This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Computer Basics: Part 3 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Central Library At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Computer Basics: Part 3 1:30pm - 3:30pm Central Library At Capacity Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills. This is the final part of "Computer Basics," a 3-week series designed to teach everything you need to start exploring on your own. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 21 2024 Thu Ukulele Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18
This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Jewelry Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm - 2:00pm Teens Forest Park Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Nov 23 2024 Sat Jewelry Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Registration Open Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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.
Nov 27 2024 Wed Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm All Branches Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Thanksgiving Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm 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.
Nov 28 2024 Thu Thanksgiving Day All Day All Branches Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Thanksgiving 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Candle Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults East Forest Park Branch Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Candle Workshop 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Waitlist Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Curious about how beeswax candles are made? Interested in making your own? Come join us for a candle workshop, hosted by Kristie Valenze! Participants will go home with two candles that they made during this workshop. Ages 16+. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Savvy Seniors - Avoid Scams and ID Theft 10:00am - 11:00am Teens, Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Savvy Seniors - Avoid Scams and ID Theft 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Registration Open 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Mug Brownies 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Mug Brownies 3:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Event Details: A mini baking class for kids 5 and up! Learn to make a brownie in the microwave and enjoy this cozy treat with yummy toppings. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Sew Fun! Drop-In 12:00pm - 2:00pm Teens, Adults Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Sew Fun! Drop-In 12:00pm - 2:00pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: FP Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness 12:00pm - 1:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Spend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting, money management, saving, credit-building, home-buying, and more. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Mug Brownies 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Mug Brownies 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking Event Details: A mini baking class for kids 5 and up! Learn to make a brownie in the microwave and enjoy this cozy treat with yummy toppings. 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.
Dec 24 2024 Tue Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve 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
Dec 25 2024 Wed Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas 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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Jam Sessions 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 26 2024 Thu Jam Sessions 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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. Dec 28 2024 Sat Anime Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 28 2024 Sat Anime Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Teens, tweens, and big kids join us to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends and find new anime.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 31 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 31 2024 Tue Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Online Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops 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.
Jan 1 2025 Wed New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year'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 "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Teen Studio Art Classes 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 3 2025 Fri Teen Studio Art Classes 3:30pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire sculpture, painting, and more. All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Money Talks: An Introduction to Financial Literacy 11:00am - 12:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Money Talks: An Introduction to Financial Literacy 11:00am - 12:30pm East Springfield Branch Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Video Game DJs 1:00pm - 2:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 4 2025 Sat Video Game DJs 1:00pm - 2:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances, Technology Event Details: Does your internal soundtrack sound like an old NES or Genesis game?
