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.

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

The program includes a period of continuous movement designed to get your heart rate up, followed by a series of balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises intended to improve your mobility and independence. For adults 18+.

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.

"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!

The program includes a period of continuous movement designed to get your heart rate up, followed by a series of balance, strengthening and flexibility exercises intended to improve your mobility and independence. For adults 18+.

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 a bilingual presentation by local author/musician, Dulce Santana where she'll share a reading of her book about the beauty and richness of different cultures, nationalities and races followed by music and a craft activity.

We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom.

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. Ages 18+

Join us on the first Saturday every month and make a chainmail bracelet! Try one class or sign up for them all! All supplies provided, registration required. Some example pieces are the Japanese Lace pattern and the Full Persian. Adults 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.

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

During this presentation youth librarians and educators will be introduced to a variety of sensory friendly inclusive programs for all ages followed by Q&A.

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.

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.

Alma from the PBS Kids show Alma's Way will be visiting the library. Stop by and enjoy lots of family fun!

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.

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!

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.

The weather is getting colder, which means you'll want a good mug! Come decorate your own to take home!

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.

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. 

Come visit the Forest Park Branch for some crafting! Every other Wednesday we'll have an interactive craft for tweens and teens! Some examples are slime, painting, and soap making. For ages 11-18, from 3:30-4:30pm. 

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. 

Art lessons will include an introduction to a specific artist with plenty of time to create your own masterpiece to bring home. Well suited for 7-11 year olds, but younger children with accompanying grown ups are welcome to come and create.

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 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?

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.

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

Alma from the PBS Kids show Alma's Way will be visiting the library during our Family Pumpkin Painting Party. Stop by and enjoy lots of family fun!

Visit the Forest Park Branch this October to get ready for the harvest season! Join us  to paint your own pumpkin with the whole family! All supplies and refreshments provided.

 5:00-6:30 | All ages

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

Wander the bluffs of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and you might hear whispers of the ghost of Maria “Goody” Hallet, calling for (or cursing) her lover, “Black Sam Bellamy”.  Come hear their tale…..this is not your average ‘happily ever after’ endi