All Day |
This event is in the "Teens" group.
10/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Flash Fiction Horror Story Contest
10/01/2024 @ 9:00am - 10/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Can you scare us in 500 words or less? Enter our horror flash fiction contest between October 1-31st, and you might be one of our grand prize winners!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dinovember
All Day 11/1 - 11/30
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Join us for gigantic dinosaur fun all month long! Drop by for special crafts, scavenger hunts, displays and more. All ages welcome.
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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Reservation
Brightwood Branch
Nov
1
2024
Fri
TECCA School Screening for Multilingual Learners
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
We are returning to Springfield to screen language learners who attend TEC Connections Academy
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Budding Bookworms Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!
Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!
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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Home City Families Playgroup
10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Springfield Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Learn the Basic Art of Meditation
10:30am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
At Capacity
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Stompers Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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 "All Ages" group.
All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Halloween Happenings at the East Forest Park Library
10:00am - 5:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Ghosts and goblins and witches, oh my! Frightfully good fun will be had by all at the East Forest Park Branch Library’s Halloween Party Thursday, October 31st during open hours. Trick or Treat around our library!
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Wiggle Worms Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. Siblings welcome!
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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Circle Time Fun
10:30am - 11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun.
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.
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.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Tiny Tots Sensory Fun
10:30am - 11:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!
Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome. Weather permitting, this program will be held on the children's patio!
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Nov
1
2024
Fri
Home City Families Baby & Me Playgroup
10:00am - 11:15am
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Online
Registration Open
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
2
2024
Sat
Romance Book Club
Registration Open
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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11 am |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
Job Corps Information Table
11:00am - 2:00pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Event Details:
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends
11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
1
2024
Fri
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
2
2024
Sat
Super Saturday Storytime
11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, themed family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do an activity, all about a special theme. Costumes and toys are encouraged!
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
2
2024
Sat
Adult D&D
11:30am - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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12 pm |
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Reservation
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Nov
2
2024
Sat
Fall Craft Cart
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come and play with the Craft Cart for an art related activity. We will have an assortment of art supplies available for you to experiment with. We will have Model Magic clay, paints and more for families to use. For ages 6-13.
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1 pm |
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Reservation
East Forest Park Branch
Oct
28
2024
Mon
SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Assist with SNAP application
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
29
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
30
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.
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Springfield 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
Fall Fest
1:00pm - 7:00pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Community Events,
Food & Cooking,
Games
Event Details:
The East Springfield Branch Library celebrates its annual Fall Fest!
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.
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Job Corps Information Table
1:00pm - 4:00pm
East Springfield Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Work & Careers
Event Details:
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club.
We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
2024
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
1
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!
Reservation
Sixteen Acres Branch
Nov
1
2024
Fri
SPS School Psychology Evaluation
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
This space will be used for a school psychologist out of Springfield Public Schools completing a psychological evaluation for a homeschool student.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
1
2024
Fri
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Sixteen Acres Branch
At Capacity
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Nov
2
2024
Sat
Learn to Draw
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
18
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
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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2 pm |
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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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Cancelled
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
28
2024
Mon
Cancelled
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
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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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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
29
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,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
30
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,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Cancelled
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
Cancelled
Bilingual Story Time
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
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Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join our Circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning some initial Spanish.
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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.
Oct
31
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
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Forest Park 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
31
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,
All Ages
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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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
2
2024
Sat
Snack Science
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Help us find out what makes a great snack with our Snack Science experiment series!
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Creative Tuesdays
3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Stop by for an afternoon of crafting fun at the library! We bring the supplies and snacks, you bring the creativity.
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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Game Day!
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Lego Questers of Indian Orchard
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Teen Writing Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Zombarbies! The Best of Zombies and Barbies
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Unleash your inner-Barbenheimer dreams and create your own Zombarbie, just in time for Halloween We will supply dolls, paints, and a few examples. For children 9 and older.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
29
2024
Tue
Choose Your Own Adventure Story Time
3:30pm - 4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us after school for a snack and a story- but not just any story! Each week we will read a Choose Your Own Adventure book together and decide which path the group should take. What will you choose? For tweens, ages 9-12.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
3:30pm - 5:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
Disclaimer(s)
Non-Library Event
This is a non-library-sponsored event.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Meet Me at the Library
3:00pm - 4:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Crochet Crafters
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come and join us for the fun of learning to crochet! This program is a series of classes on the basics of crochet and making 3D objects.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Ukulele Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Freestyle Lego Club
3:30pm - 4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Halloween Bash!
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Join us at the Forest Park Branch for the Halloween Bash! Enjoy music and food in your Halloween costume! At the end we will be handing out prizes for the best costumes! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
1
2024
Fri
Gaming Friday
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Nothing to do before the weekend? Don't want to spend your summer gaming alone? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash tournament. We'll be gaming every Friday this summer!
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Indian Orchard 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Nov
1
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,
All Ages
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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
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.
Nov
1
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
28
2024
Mon
Cancelled
Domino Makers Club!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
28
2024
Mon
Chess Knights
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Children,
Tweens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud Club
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Room:
IO Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Book Groups & Reading,
Technology
Event Details:
Join Ms. Meg as we go on an adventure of a lifetime. What path will we choose? Where will we go? Will we make the right choice to stay alive?
We'll read together a Choose Your Own Adventure and decide as a group our fate. We will have science projects that accompany the book. As we meet over the year you can fill up your CYOA passport.
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Indian Orchard 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
30
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,
All Ages
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.
Reservation
Central Library
Oct
30
2024
Wed
MA DPH Community Vaccination Listening Session
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
To learn more about the communities' access and barriers to respiratory vaccinations due to the Springfield's low vaccination rate.
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
30
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Mason Square 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
31
2024
Thu
Halloween Bash
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Join us for Halloween at the Mason Square Branch for a night full of fun festivities! We'll have a trunk-or-treat, a bunch of crafts and a costume contest at the end!
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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.
Oct
28
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:
CL Community Room
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Tweens,
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
Teen Halloween Bash!
5:00pm - 7:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Join us for a teen Halloween costume party! We will have music, games, candy, and prizes for best costumes. For tweens and teens ages 10+
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
Teen Night
5:00pm - 7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend.
Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
28
2024
Mon
Pajama Storytime Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Get your cozy pajamas on and bring your favorite stuffie to a special pajama storytime. We will read books, sing songs and dance our sillies out. For ages birth to 5 years old.
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
413 Gourmet Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
11
Event Details:
A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person!
In this cooking class series, folks who love to cook at home can come together to create a shared meal. Each month a different cookbook, theme, or chef will be selected as the focus.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
30
2024
Wed
Pumpkin Painting
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Come to the teen room to paint a pumpkin, and take it home to celebrate the season.
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