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Read with Henry the Rabbit

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

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. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting

3:30pm - 5:15pm
Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

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Non-Library Event

This is a non-library-sponsored event.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Boomer's Book Club

3:45pm - 4:45pm
All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey player Drew Callin as he shares some of his favorite books with you. He’ll be joined by a teammate. We will have a scavenger hunt or other activity as well. Great for families.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Crafternoon for All Ages

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Night

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. 

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This workshop will give teens the opportunity to learn about braid care routines, products, tips, and tricks of the trade from professional stylist, Astariea Diaz.

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Bringing families together to experience a free event and learn what Girl Scouts is all about.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

413 Gourmet Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person!

In this cooking class series, folks who love to cook at home can come together to create a shared meal. Each month a different cookbook, theme, or chef will be selected as the focus.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

Center for New Americans English Class

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Purpose of Meeting

Teaching English to new refugees

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics: Google Apps (Drive, Docs, & more)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

This is the fourth in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Google Drive class focuses on the basics of Google Apps.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Any Book Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads.

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Tiny Tots Playgroup

10:30am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Circle Time Fun

10:30am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! 

No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. 

Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worms Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older siblings welcome.   

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. 

We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by and color your stress away. For tweens and teens. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sew Fun! Drop-In

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Meet Me at the Library!

3:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Jam Sessions

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument and start jamming or learning your favorite songs!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Freestyle Lego Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Making Manga: From Ideas to Panels Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Event Details:

Ever wonder how manga and comics come to life? Join us for the making of manga/comics: from ideas to panels. For teens, ages 13-17. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Braiding for Beginners Bootcamp

5:30pm - 7:30pm
All Ages
Mason Square Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

This workshop will give teens the opportunity to learn about braid care routines, products, tips, and tricks of the trade from professional stylist, Astariea Diaz.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Full Body Baby Massage

10:00am - 11:15am
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:

Charlen Benoit, Heart and Healing Touch, presenting this class designed for babies 1 to 6 months (pre-crawlers only).  Massage has many added benefits which may including soothing your baby, help regulate sleep, improving weight gain, aiding

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.