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.

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 60+.

Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages  interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers.

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 Miss Renee for this interactive, early childhood music program designed with developmentally appropriate music where we sing, move and play instruments to foster growth, support social emotional skills, and celebrate creating music together!

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.

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. 

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.

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.

If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! We'll be playing long campaigns of Dungeons & Dragons and other games that interest the members.

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!

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.

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.

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. 

Get creative and celebrate African-American History Month at the Mason Square Library by learning to craft unique mini wall hangings inspired by African-American heritage.

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

Let's celebrate Black History Month by meeting children authors, their stories and poetry: Oge Mora, Faith Ringgold, Ashley Bryan, and more!

Join Springfield Thunderbirds hockey players as they share some favorite books with you. We will be joined by Thunderbirds mascot Boomer! We will have fun activities to do after the storytime. Great for families.

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 visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog.

African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group.

Join us to learn about this festivity with stories and activities. Have a taste of Green Tea and Chinese cookies.

Paint and create your quirky emoji art. All supplies provided. This art project has the potential to get messy. Please wear clothing keeping that in mind when attending. Seating limited. Preregistation required. 

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+

Join us at the Mason Square Library and discover how to whip us delicious Super Bowl snacks with the magic of an air fryer, perfect for family game day feasting!

Join us for a workshop that celebrates Masks in African Art. Come learn about this ancient craft and create your own mixed media art to take home. All materials provided. For ages 10+

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!

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+