Week Calendar

Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome! Storytime will be held on the patio through September.

Join us for books, songs, and playtime specifically designed for babies, toddlers and their caregivers. Recommended for families with children under three years old.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.

"Circle time" is not only a fun experience for your child but also a great way to be ready for preschool and kindergarten. Be sure to browse our extensive collection of children's books and multimedia before or after the program!

Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!

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.

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. Ages 18+

Calling all kids! Come to a fun experience for both emerging and experienced readers of all ages. Our special guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence will share some relaxing stories with you.

Fall may be here, but there is still time for a quick escape to the beach! Learn how control the balance of water and paint on your brush as you play with the values of your unique sea glass design in this watercolor workshop.

Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

This month's book selection:

Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

Join expert John Root for a presentation about “Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast." This is an introduction to the identification and uses of wild plants for food and beverage, and nutritional and medicinal value of our region’s most common and

Have you thought about trying eBooks, audiobooks, or digital magazines on your phone or tablet - but weren’t sure where to start? Then this is the workshop for you!

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

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.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

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.

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.

Come and join us every Wednesday for a bilingual story time in the English and Spanish languages: songs, rhymes, stories, and crafts. Make friends and enjoy snacks. 

Ages 1-5 / Edades 1-5

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.

Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts. 

Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun!

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

Learn how to make a layered watermelon soap! Not only will it smell great, the poppy seeds are great for scrubbing away dirt and oil. 

Join us for an outdoor drumming circle with experienced facilitator Donna McArdle. Adults, teens and families with children preschool and up are welcome to try out drums and percussion instruments at this joyful community program.

We'll be playing long campaigns of Dungeons & Dragons and other games that interest the members. These sessions are for experienced players who are able to commit to attending for several weeks of gaming.

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.

Make your own marble run to take home!  We'll transform simple materials including wikki stix, pipe cleaners and recycled boxes into the coolest of toys. For kindergartners and up. Registration is strongly encouraged.

Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our weekly studio session.

It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome!

Celebrate National Library Card Month with a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog. Stop by for library fun, and discover how you can get your very own FREE Springfield Library card.

What can you create with our grab bag of crafting goodies? We will have available a variety or crafting supplies - felt, foam, embroidery floss, paint, paper, markers, beads, SPARKLY stickers..... Your imagination is the limit! For ages 11-18.

Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up. 

Get inspired by using a wide array of art and writing materials as well as board games. Enjoy the company of others or grab a quiet space for some precious alone time.

We're cooking up a storm at Forest Park Library! Do you want to learn cooking skills? Are you looking for ways to eat less meat? Want to try new versions of your favorite foods?

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. 

Learn to sew at the library. Join Miss Laura to learn basic machine sewing techniques to successfully complete simple beginner projects. Space is limited. To sign up, visit our library's front desk, give us a call, or register on our website.

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Have the freedom to build using your imagination. Each month, anyone interested is invited to create their own unique Lego creations following a monthly theme.

Visit the Forest Park branch on Fridays after school for some gaming fun in the teen area! We'll have a variety of board and card games along with our Nintendo Switch! For t(w)eens, ages 11-18. From 3:30-4:30pm. 

Join us Mondays in September and October for some messy, sensory art for toddlers. We'll squish, splatter, and splash so please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Recommended for children 3-5 years old.  

We're inviting all 13-19 years old to suggest super fun activities they would like to see at the library. Talk with your local branch librarian or connect with us through polls, suggestion boxes, and more.

Have you ever wanted to create your own magical friends? Come by the Brightwood Branch in order to create your very own leaf sprites, complete with bendable arms and legs! Refreshments will be provided. 

Learn how to design and create your own pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads to create a unique piece of custom jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for making earrings and learn the basic skills! 

Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, but feel free to bring your own crafting projects to work on.

Start school in style with a beautiful tee shirt using sharpies and rubbing alcohol. Bring your own or we will provide a shirt. Preregistration is required, space is limited. Please call 413 263-6846 to preregister, or register online.

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

Come and make one of a kind bracelets using duck tape.

Each year thousands of people participate in National Novel Writers Month (known as NaNoWriMo) where they attempt to write a 50,000-word word manuscript during the month of November.

Put on your PJs and bring your little ones for classic bedtime stories, soft music, and gentle movement before going home for bedtime. Children of all ages, and best friend stuffed animals, are welcome!

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Have you thought about trying eBooks, audiobooks, or digital magazines on your phone or tablet - but weren’t sure where to start?

Then this is the workshop for you!