This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Drop-In Tech Help 1:30pm - 2:45pm Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Drop-In Tech Help 1:30pm - 2:45pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Caterpillar Strolling 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Caterpillar Strolling 2:00pm - 3:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Saunter on into the Brightwood Branch to create a cute little caterpillar strolling across the page using cupcake liners and your own special creativity!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
Apr 19 2025 Sat 1199 Training 9:00am - 2:00pm Central Library Apr 19 2025 Sat 1199 Training 9:00am - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Purpose of Meeting New Hire Orientation
Apr 19 2025 Sat SGRho Blanket Making Workshop (Black Maternal Health Week) 9:30am - 12:30pm Central Library Apr 19 2025 Sat SGRho Blanket Making Workshop (Black Maternal Health Week) 9:30am - 12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Community Service
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity. 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 "All Ages" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi 11:30am - 12:30pm All Ages Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi 11:30am - 12:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Fly over to the Sixteen Acres Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey.
Apr 19 2025 Sat Black Maternal Health week- Panel Discussion 11:30am - 1:30pm Mason Square Branch Apr 19 2025 Sat Black Maternal Health week- Panel Discussion 11:30am - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Purpose of Meeting Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Tacky Craft Club 11:30am - 2:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Tacky Craft Club 11:30am - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Create a Rainbow Peeps Wreath for Spring 12:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Create a Rainbow Peeps Wreath for Spring 12:00pm - 2:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food & Cooking Event Details: Create a Spring wreath with rainbow peeps, and a pretty bow. Pretty and edible. For ages 7 and up.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm - 1:30pm Adults Off Site Registration Open Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Queer Book Club 12:30pm - 1:30pm Off Site Registration Open Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
Apr 19 2025 Sat Western MA Popular University Teach-In 1:00pm - 4:45pm Central Library Apr 19 2025 Sat Western MA Popular University Teach-In 1:00pm - 4:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting To conduct a teach-in that will involve the screening of an hour long lecture with time for group discussion / activities afterwards.
Apr 20 2025 Sun Easter Sunday All Day All Branches Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
Apr 21 2025 Mon Patriot's Day All Day All Branches Closing Apr 21 2025 Mon Closing Patriot's Day All Day Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: Closed for the holiday
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals! Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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 "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am - 11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am - 11:30am East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Stompers Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Stompers Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am 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 silly and fun toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards toddlers, 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 "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 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 "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. 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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Earth Day Planters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Earth Day Planters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Come celebrate Earth Day at the library! You can decorate your very own flower pot, plant a seed, and take it home to grow.Kids of all ages welcome! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Earth Day Planters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Earth Day Planters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Brightwood Branch Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Come celebrate Earth Day at the library! You can decorate your very own flower pot, plant a seed, and take it home to grow.Kids of all ages welcome! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Earth Day Planters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Earth Day Planters 2:00pm - 3:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors Event Details: Come celebrate Earth Day at the library! You can decorate your very own flower pot, plant a seed, and take it home to grow.Kids of all ages welcome! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
