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!

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

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.

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. 

Support and fitness for moms and their babies! Learn how to exercise safely and tone with your baby for mutual benefits. Mom, if you like to have some physical activity come and incorporate your baby into this whole body workout.

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.

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 outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated,chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance.

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.

Do you want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to start? Do you remember playing, but don’t have a group to play with now? Come to the East Forest Park library’s Dungeons & Dragons for Adults group! All levels welcome.

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.

Drop in to make a keepsake for yourself or a lovely gift for someone else! Decorate a pre-made paper mache frame with markers and fun stick-ons. While supplies last.

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.

Read your favorite stories alongside Duchess, the Yorkshire Terrier! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection.

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.

Dance, shake, twirl and spin! Dance is a great way to bond with your child and burn a little energy at the same time!

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!

Can you tell Taylor Swift from Shakespeare? Is it the Bard or Tupac? Modern Music and Shakespearean poetry have a lot in common.

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 celebrate your child's favorite characters from this groundbreaking program!  Join us for stories from Sesame Street plus a special craft. 

Unleash your creativity at the library's "Make Your Own Button" program! Join us for a hands-on crafting experience where patrons of all ages can design and create their very own custom buttons.

Mature students (adults ages 25+) are encouraged to attend. Adults and teens are welcome!

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!

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.

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+

Looking for a fun family activity during school break. Come join the fun at the East Forest Park Family Dance Party. Show us what you got and SHAKE it off. What's your favorite dance. Want to learn how to do the electric slide?

In preparation for Earth Day, join us in making sun catchers that not only brighten your day but also celebrate our connection to the planet.

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.

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

Come join us for an opportunity to listen to Ms. Zelmon "Zee" Johnson addressing the need for more Black librarians. As the longtime owner of the Black bookstore, Olive Tree Books n Voices, Ms.

Spring has sprung!  Join us to create Springtime fun by making Bunny Garland!