Week Calendar

Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!

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.

Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+

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. 

Every other Thursday in the East Forest Park children's activity room, we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child.

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.

Capture a peaceful winter scene in this Watercolor workshop, that is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. All materials will be provided.

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.

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.

Are you a homeschooling family (or are you interested in homeschooling as an option?) Join us every other Thursday from 1:30-3pm for our Homeschool Cafe!

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. 

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

Design and create your own mosaic trinket tray using up-cycled CDs for a holographic finish.

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

Need something to do during those long winters nights? Want a quick and easy way to put a smile on anyone's face?

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!

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.

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Join us for a night full of henna at the Forest Park Branch Library! Mandy from Wicked Good Henna will be joining us Thursday, January 18, 2024 to make your henna dreams come true. All ages, from 3:30- 6PM. 

Want to play a Game?!

Come hang out in our teen room for snacks and fun with board games, puzzles, card games, magic and more!

We take suggestions for any games you want to play!

Ages 10+ welcome!

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. 

Visit the Forest Park Branch library each month to try out a new craft! Craft your cares away together by trying new projects and learning new skills. Learn the basics of sewing, make a memorizing glitter bottle, or start a family of pet rocks.

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+

The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. No registration required, just drop by.

It's the end of the world as we know it and there's only one way out- you need to get to Mars! Team up, solve our escape room in one hour and win a prize!