Week Calendar

Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!

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

Storytime plays an important role in building early literacy and social skills.

Celebrate National Tea Day at the Mason Square Library! Enjoy a delightful tea tasting and get crafty with our sewing machine as we create cozy and stylish mug rugs together. Tea will be served all day, mug rug sewing will start at 2:00.

Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.

Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup!  An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.  No registration required, just drop in. Birth to 5 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.

Join us for an "I Have a Dream" story-craft to honor Dr. King's message of Peace and Justice. Decorate a mobile cloud with messages of your own. All materials for the craft will be provided.

Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art experience required. Use our tools and materials.

Come learn your new favorite yoga poses on Saturday mornings this January. These free yoga classes are for all ages and all abilities. Instructor Hannah Ketchum (Summer 2023, Family Yoga) returns to East Forest Park for this six week series.

Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.

This multi-media and participatory program is an introduction to the rich history of Indigenous music that intersects with rock, blues, jazz, folk and more.

Paint it! Puff it! Smush it! Relieve your stress by painting a squishy donut. Have a real donut (hole) to satisfy your sweet tooth. For teens 12-18. Please come early, supplies limited. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!

This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.

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.

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!

We're inviting all 13-18 year 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. 

Hop on one of our computers to play, create, and exchange tips and ideas with friends. Ages 10+

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?

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

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 3-4:30pm. 

Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

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+

Discuss your favorite movies based on monthly themes and answer themed trivia. Please note that this is a discussion group, so we will talk about videos rather than watch them. Copies of DVDs can be checked out for individual use.

Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

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!