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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Special Events
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
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.
Mitten Tree
All Day 12/2 - 12/31
Special Events
Library Location:
Special Events
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and add your donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to the Mitten Tree at every library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January.
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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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Home City Families Playgroup
10:30am - 11:30am
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Dec
31
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
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Jan
2
2025
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.
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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11 am |
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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
East Springfield Branch
Registration Open
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Money Talks: An Introduction to Financial Literacy
11:00am - 12:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Registration Open
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Work & Careers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Dec
31
2024
Tue
New Years at Noon
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
We made it through 2024! Come to the teen room and say your goodbyes to 2024, while enjoying food, games and other new years fun!
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Dec
31
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.
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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.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
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.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Lego Freestyle Club
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Drop-In Tech Help
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Technology
Event Details:
Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
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.
Jan
3
2025
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 "Teens" group.
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Video Game DJs
1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops,
Performances,
Technology
Event Details:
Does your internal soundtrack sound like an old NES or Genesis game?
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
4
2025
Sat
Make a Tie-Dye Shirt
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Design your own beautiful Tye-Dye shirt with materials we'll provide in the teen room! For teens 12-19, first come while supplies last.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Listen and Draw
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us for our Listen and Draw program for kids who love to draw and create. Listen to an audiobook to inspire your imagination. Draw a picture or make a craft. No art experience required.
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 "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.
Dec
31
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
2
2025
Thu
Teen D&D: Character Creation Night
3:30pm - 7:00pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons? Well, now you can!
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Microwave Meals
3:15pm - 4:15pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
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.
Jan
3
2025
Fri
Teen Studio Art Classes
3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire sculpture, painting, and more. All materials provided.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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4 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.
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.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
Domino Makers Club!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
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.
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5 pm |
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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.
Dec
30
2024
Mon
S.A.N.E Western Mass Writers Meet Up!
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
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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