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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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Branches:
Central Library,
Brightwood Branch,
East Forest Park Branch,
East Springfield Branch,
Forest Park Branch,
Indian Orchard Branch,
Library Express at Pine Point,
Mason Square Branch,
Sixteen Acres Branch,
Off Site,
Online,
Special Events
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Teens,
All Ages
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Chibicon 2024
All Day 11/16 - 11/17
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events
Springfield City Library's celebration of Anime and Comics culture is back and better than ever!
Reservation
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Purpose of Meeting
Holding for Chibiconn 2024
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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 "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
12
2024
Tue
Budding Bookworms Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
East Forest Park Branch
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
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Stompers Storytime
10:30am - 11:30am
Central Library
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group
10:30am - 11:30am
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
The Any Book Club
10:00am - 12:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.
Reservation
Sixteen Acres Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Provide therapeutic footwear by prescription to Medicare recipients.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Wiggle Worms Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Circle Time Fun
10:30am - 11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Tiny Tots Sensory Fun
10:30am - 11:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
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
15
2024
Fri
Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup
10:00am - 11:15am
East Forest Park Branch
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
15
2024
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
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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Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Purpose of Meeting
The café is an opportunity to socialize and participate in an activity in an accepting environment. This program is free and open to family, friends, caregivers, and their loved ones of all ages with memory loss.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends
11:00am - 12:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Registration Open
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled
Teens,
Adults
Online
Registration
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
Cancelled
Witch Trials in Springfield with Malcolm Gaskill
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Civic Engagement,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Journey back to 1651 Springfield, where accusations of witchcraft were around every corner.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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
15
2024
Fri
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos BilingĂ¼e
11:30am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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
16
2024
Sat
Super Saturday Storytime
11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
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.
Reservation
Mason Square Branch
Nov
16
2024
Sat
Cultural Echoes: A Journey Through the Rhythms of Springfield and Accra (Ghana)
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
The purpose of the "Cultural Echoes" photo exhibition is to showcase the vibrant cultural connections between Springfield and Ghana through black-and-white photography.
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.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
No-Sew Hats
11:30am - 1:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
We're getting ready for Winter at the Mason Square Branch! Visit us to make a DIY no-sew hat so you stay warm all winter long! Ages 16+
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
Tacky Craft Club
11:30am - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Registration Open
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us!
Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month.
Reservation
East Forest Park Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Off Site
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
Queer Book Club
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Registration Open
Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
10
2024
Sun
Latino Author Fair Closing Ceremony
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
The 7 Arts Latino Foundation Inc is hosting its inaugural Latino Author Fair closing ceremony
Disclaimer(s)
Non-Library Event
This is a non-library-sponsored event.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
1:30pm - 3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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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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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Central Library
Waitlist
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Computer Basics: Part 2
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
Waitlist
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Computer Lab
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills.
This is part 2 of "Computer Basics," a 3-week series designed to teach everything you need to start exploring on your own.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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
15
2024
Fri
Open Sew
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the participants to Financial Literacy.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
All Ages Game Day at the Library
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
In celebration of International Games Day enjoy our wide assortment of table top and board games from Candy Land and Clue to Uno and Trouble. There will be games for all ages. Friday November 15th. All day.
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
15
2024
Fri
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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, fingerplays, a craft and playtime.
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.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
Anime Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Teens, tweens, and big kids join us to watch and talk about anime! Make new friends and find new anime.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
16
2024
Sat
Furry Tales - Reading with Duchess
1:00pm - 2:45pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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.
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Golden Age Trivia
2:00pm - 3:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
EFP Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come to the East Forest Park library for a golden trivia afternoon – the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Recommended age 55+.
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.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Open Studio Tuesdays
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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 "Adults" group.
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Make It Mend It Sew It
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Learn to sew at the Mason Square Library! Join Miss Laura and Miss Cora as we make beautiful fall-inspired crafts! Space is limited. To sign up, visit our library's front desk, give us a call, or register on our website.
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.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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. SPECIAL PROJECT! If you have thought about dipping your creative toe into model trains or miniatures, we have an exciting project for you!
This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Bilingual Story Time
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
I'm Thankful for Story/Craft
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Storytimes & Playgroups
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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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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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3 pm |
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Reservation
Sixteen Acres Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Tempus Unlimited is a non-profit organization supporting people with disability and elderly in Springfield and are organizing trainings about how to manage their program.
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.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Game Day!
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Lego Questers of Indian Orchard
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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 "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Job Corps Information Table
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
12
2024
Tue
Teen Writing Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
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!
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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.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Brightwood Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Paper Bag Apples
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Are all the apples in your home going into homemade pies for the holidays? Do you want your very own apple that won't go bad and won't get made into a pie? Come into Brightwood to paint and create an apple made out of paper bags!
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
13
2024
Wed
Wow Wednesdays!
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us every other Wednesday in September, October, and November at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Cancelled
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Cancelled
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
3:30pm - 5:15pm
East Forest Park Branch
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Meet Me at the Library
3:00pm - 4:45pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Crochet Crafters
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
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 "Children" group.
Children
Central Library
Registration Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Sensory Playgroup
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Registration Open
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Join us in a sensory friendly space to read together, make friends, and explore sensory activities. This program is inclusive, but primarily created with children on the Autism Spectrum in mind. For ages 5 and up.
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.
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Ukulele Club
3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Freestyle Lego Club
3:30pm - 4:45pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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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
15
2024
Fri
Gaming Friday
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Park Branch
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
15
2024
Fri
Switch Gaming On Fridays
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
15
2024
Fri
Game Day
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Stop by the Sixteen Acres Library for some gaming fun! Play a board game or a card game. For ages 10-16.
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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
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
13
2024
Wed
Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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.
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.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Tea Talks
4:30pm - 6:00pm
East Springfield Branch
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.
Cancelled
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.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Cancelled
Family Air Fryer Fun
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Stop by the Mason Square Library to learn how to use an air fryer and sample a tasty treat.
Reservation
Mason Square Branch
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Natural Childbirth Ed Class
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
The Natural Childbirth Education class covers anatomy and physiology of birth, breathing methods, comfort measures (partners/support people/doulas are very involved in this process), active labor and pushing, and early postpartum topics related to
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Teen Night
5:00pm - 7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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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Reservation
Forest Park Branch
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Academic Leadership Association
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Brightwood Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
14
2024
Thu
Esmeralda Santiago Book Discussion Group
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Brightwood Branch
Registration Open
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
Let’s continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by gathering to discuss books written by award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago including When I Was Puerto Rican, Almost a Woman, and her latest Las Madres
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Central Library
Registration Open
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Nov
13
2024
Wed
Tacky Craft Club
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Registration Open
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Event Details:
Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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