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.

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. 

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+.

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.

Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages! Our guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence will read some relaxing stories with you.

Join us for an exciting visit from Dr. Seuss historian and Springfield local, Lauren Whitley-Haney! Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Dr. Seuss as Lauren takes us on a delightful journey through the whimsical world of Seussville.

Celebrate Dr Seuss's Birthday with the Cat in the Hat at the Forest Park Library! Play silly games, try some silly snacks, and see if you can write the best tongue twister.

March 2 | 12:00 - 2:00 | All Ages

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.

Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.

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.

Come to our writers cafe, for a creative afternoon of snacks, storytelling, and inspiration! We'll have comfortable places to write, laptops and notebooks, creative prompts, and the company of other writers! 

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.

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!

Drop in to celebrate Dr. Seuss Birthday with favorite stories, crafts and green cupcakes.

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.

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.

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. 

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

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 on February 29th for a special event, "Leap into Dr. Seuss's Birthday," where families can immerse themselves in the magical world of Dr. Seuss! Families will read Dr.

SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is a year-round extension group of the NaNoWriMo region of Western Massachusetts.

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!