Upcoming Events

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.

Blackout poetry is a form of found poetry where a person takes an existing text, like a page from a book or newspaper, and creates a new poem by blacking out most of the words to create a new poem.  

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

Join us for BINGO in the Mason Square Library Community Room. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join our D&D club! 

Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

The Makerspace is open! 

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.

Visit the Mason Square branch every other Friday for some paper-quilling! We will have paper-quilling supplies for everyone to make their own creations! For teens and adults 14+

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders of all ages!

Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18. 

Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 

Author and Mafia Historian Justin Cascio’s latest book is about a hidden piece of Springfield’s history.

Has a woman ever been a Mafia boss? 

How did the Mafia come to Springfield, Massachusetts? 

Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages.

Learn the basics of knitting and build your skills with guided lessons. No experience needed! Every month we will review casting on, counting stitches, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch for new patrons and beginners.

Do you want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to start? Do you remember playing, but don’t have a group to play with now? Come to the East Forest Park library’s Dungeons & Dragons for Adults group! All levels welcome.

Join us for a screening of F1

A monthly meet-up for adults (18+) to explore queer stories across all genres. Choose one or more of our 4 curated book picks each month, then join us at Monsoon's café for coffee or lunch, and lively discussion in a welcoming, inclusive space.

Join us for a paper airplane competition! Learn how to fold different airplane styles and put your creation to the test among other airplanes and obstacles.

Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages!  Build reading and listening skills while spending time with a friendly dog.  

Spend the afternoon enjoying a movie in our community meeting room while surrounded by vintage drive-in themed snacks and decorations