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Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Special Events
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
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Library Card Sign-Up Month
All Day
9/1–9/30
Special Events
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Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Springfield City Library and the American Library Association!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
4
2024
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
10:00am–11:30am
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
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.
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Adults
Online
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
5
2024
Sat
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club!
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
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Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends
11:00am–12:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
5
2024
Sat
Adult D&D
11:30am–2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
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Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
5
2024
Sat
Pumpkin Patch Bracelets
11:30am–2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We're Celebrating Halloween all month long at the Mason Square Branch! Visit us to make a pumpkin bracelet out of jumprings! For ages 16+. No experience required; limited supplies available.
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Oct
1
2024
Tue
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
1
2024
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
1:30pm–3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Café Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
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.
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Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm–2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
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.
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Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
4
2024
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm–2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.
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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Mason Square Branch
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
4
2024
Fri
Open Sew
1:00pm–2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
5
2024
Sat
Learn to Draw
1:00pm–2:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume.
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
5
2024
Sat
Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra
1:30pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rotunda
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Community Events,
Performances
Event Details:
The Central Library is proud to present the Musical Petting Zoo with Springfield Symphony Orchestra! This is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments.
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Sep
30
2024
Mon
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
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.
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Oct
1
2024
Tue
Open Studio Tuesdays
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn.
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rice Hall
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
The adult chess club is for chess players of all levels, from beginner to advanced. Whether you're looking for a casual game or a competitive match, check out the library's adult chess club. It meets every Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm–5:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
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!
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Oct
1
2024
Tue
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Sean Gaskell will present an educational performance on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800 year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Garden Club
3:00pm–4:00pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come join our Gardening Club at The East Springfield Branch to learn various skills and maintenance for your outdoor and indoor plants year round! Join your neighbors in this casual, friendly group for beginners and experienced folks alike!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
4
2024
Fri
Switch Gaming On Fridays
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.
On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
4
2024
Fri
Any Movie Discussion Club
3:30pm–4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Discuss movies and show off your movie trivia knowledge. Teens and Adults 13+.
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Oct
2
2024
Wed
Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages
4:00pm–6:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Tea Talks
4:30pm–6:00pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking,
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Pokemon Go Club
4:00pm–5:30pm
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Still play Pokemon Go? Come join us to play Pokemon Go at Forest Park! We will meet to raid, trade and discuss the game!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Sep
30
2024
Mon
S.A.N.E Western Mass Writers Meet Up!
5:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is a year-round extension group of the NaNoWriMo region of Western Massachusetts.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
1
2024
Tue
An Evening with Esmeralda Santiago / Una noche con Esmeralda Santiago
5:30pm–8:00pm
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Community Events
Event Details:
Meet award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago in conversation with Community Leader and Library Volunteer Haydee Lamberty Rodriguez. Santiago's books include When I Was Puerto Rican, Almost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Learn About Buying Used Cars and MA Lemon Laws
5:30pm–6:30pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Community Events,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
A representative of the Attorney General's office will present on Buying Used Cars and MA Lemon Laws.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Library Commission Meeting
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Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Event Details:
Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Scrabble Time
5:00pm–6:00pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Do you love Scrabble? Meet other fans of the popular board game and strike up a game! Staff will be available to teach new players as well. All ages and skill levels welcome.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Books & Brew at Nathan Bill's
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Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion.
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+
This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
2
2024
Wed
Adult Board Game Night
6:00pm–7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
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.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Oct
3
2024
Thu
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell
6:30pm–7:30pm
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Performances
Event Details:
Sean Gaskell will present an educational performance on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800 year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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