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The Good, the Bad, and the Blue: Author Talk with Haven Williams

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:

Join local author Haven Williams for a discussion about his 2018 book which takes a bold broad look at how slavery, racism, and occupational power have manifested in our society and have become the underlying causes of today’s issues between civil

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The BizGrow Conference

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Wellman Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers
Event Details:

Calling all current and aspiring small business owners! Join us for free legal support and networking.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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 "Adults" group.

Central Library Building Tour

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for a rare tour of Springfield City Library's Central Library building at 220 State Street!

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto RicanAlmost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

General Election

6:30am - 8:00pm
Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The library will be open from 6:30AM until 8:00PM for voting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

General Election

6:30am - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Express at Pine Point
Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The library will be open from 6:30AM until 8:00PM for voting.

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

Learn About Scams and ID Theft

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present on Scams and ID Theft.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto RicanAlmost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Veterans Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto RicanAlmost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Witch Trials in Springfield with Malcolm Gaskill

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Online
Registration Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Location: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Journey back to 1651 Springfield, where accusations of witchcraft were around every corner.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Brightwood Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Room: BW Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto RicanAlmost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm - 11:45pm
All Branches
Closing
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:

All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Savvy Seniors

10:00am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present a more targeted version of the AGO Scams and ID Theft training for seniors that provides an overview of the most common forms of senior scams, contacting the AGO’s Elder Hotline, and h

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Christmas Eve

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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

Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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

New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Learn About Workers’ Rights in Massachusetts

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present a Workers Rights Training that covers: legal rights as an employee (18+), what the minimum wage is, restaurant/server wages, common violations, legal deductions, how to earn sick-time

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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

Landlord Tenants’ Rights

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present a training that covers the rights and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords specifically what landlords are responsible for vs what tenants are responsible for, types of tena

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.