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Mobile Farmers Market

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

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

Microwave Meals

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!

This event is in the "Children" group

Cookies & Cocoa

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Brightwood Branch
Library Location: Brightwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

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

Cookies & Cocoa

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

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

Cookies & Cocoa

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Central Library
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

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

Cookies & Cocoa

3:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch
Room: SA Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

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

Spice Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Rice Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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

Community Coffee Hour

10:15am–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

This event is in the "Children" group

Cookies & Cocoa

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: Mason Square Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

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

Mobile Farmers Market

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Cookies & Cocoa

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Library Express at Pine Point
Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

 

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

Donut Decorating

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come decorate and eat holiday themed donuts at the library! 

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

Nutrition Series: Vegetables and Beans on a Vegan/Vegetarian Diet

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Mason Square Branch
Library Location: Mason Square Branch
Room: MS Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Join us at the Mason Square Branch for a series of nutrition classes led by Nutrition Coordinator Abigail Killian of Western Mass Food Bank. In this SNAP-Ed funded class, you will learn about fruits, vegetables, and beans.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cookies & Cocoa

11:30am–1:00pm
Children
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

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.

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

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

Mobile Farmers Market

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

New Year's 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.

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 "Babies & Toddlers" 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

Community Coffee Hour

10:15am–3:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Room: Program Den
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

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

Mobile Farmers Market

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
East Springfield Branch
Library Location: East Springfield Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking
Event Details:

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Smart Snacking: Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Bank

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet with Sammie Runshaw, RD, CPT to learn about budget friendly, healthy snacks that will boost nutrition, and not take excessive time to prepare.

Disclaimer(s)

Limited Space

Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis. 

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

Hot Tea Week

All Day 1/12–1/17
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Forest Park Branch
Library Location: Forest Park Branch
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Food & Cooking
Event Details:

Drop by all week to make a custom tea bag. Learn the benefits of different tea types and herbal blends. Sample a few and find your favorite!