Week Calendar

Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!

Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

Come join us for educational fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! 

No registration required, just drop in anytime during the program. 

Birth - 5 years, siblings welcome.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Join us for a silly and fun toddler storytime on Tuesday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards toddlers, older siblings welcome.   

Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older siblings welcome.   

Join Judi Jones, aka ENERGIZER, for a musical and interactive Hoop Dancing (hula hooping) program. Dancin’ with Hoops blends creative movement, dance, exercise, and play.  Hula hoops will be provided for use.

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!

Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity.

Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a fluid art masterpiece!

Calling all imperfectionists! Join Tacky Craft Club, where we come together to create things (good or bad) and make friends. 

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

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.

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

New members are always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Join Judi Jones, aka ENERGIZER, for a musical and interactive Hoop Dancing (hula hooping) program. Dancin’ with Hoops blends creative movement, dance, exercise, and play.  Hula hoops will be provided for use.

Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy hot chocolate or tea! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.  

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

This uplifting rhythmic drumming session will teach children basic drumming techniques while building confidence and an appreciation for other cultures of music and dance.

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.

Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!

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.

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

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.

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

Step right up and try your luck making art with randomly chosen materials! Roll the die four times to have fate choose your background, print supplies, texture, and something to give your art EXTRA.  

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.

Join us for stories and songs every Tuesday afternoon! All children and their grown-ups are welcome, but preschool aged littles will find this storytime especially enjoyable!

This uplifting rhythmic drumming session will teach children basic drumming techniques while building confidence and an appreciation for other cultures of music and dance.

Step right up and try your luck making art with randomly chosen materials! Roll the die four times to have fate choose your background, print supplies, texture, and something to give your art EXTRA.  

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.

Join Judi Jones, aka ENERGIZER, for a musical and interactive Hoop Dancing (hula hooping) program. Dancin’ with Hoops blends creative movement, dance, exercise, and play.  Hula hoops will be provided for use.

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. 

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. 

Free classes include 

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!

This uplifting rhythmic drumming session will teach children basic drumming techniques while building confidence and an appreciation for other cultures of music and dance.

Join Judi Jones, aka ENERGIZER, for a musical and interactive Hoop Dancing (hula hooping) program. Dancin’ with Hoops blends creative movement, dance, exercise, and play.  Hula hoops will be provided for use.

Come to the library to test your Mario Kart skills against your fellow gamers. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Snacks provided. Grades 6-12.

It's time to make a statement! Join us for our weekly button making workshop and put your personal spin on our "expertly" selected themes.

All supplies will be provided, you just need to bring your creativity... and maybe a bit of snark.

This uplifting rhythmic drumming session will teach children basic drumming techniques while building confidence and an appreciation for other cultures of music and dance.

Every Tuesday we will place crafting materials and instructions out on tables in the center of the library for patrons to use. This program is designed for teens and tweens, but adults and younger children are welcome as well. 

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

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!

Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11. 

The Mobile Farmers Market is back.  The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays.  The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. 

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

Looking for something cozy to do on a cold winters night? Do you want to make a special surprise for your family during the holidays? Come to the Brightwood Branch for bi-weekly winter crafts!

Join Judi Jones, aka ENERGIZER, for a musical and interactive Hoop Dancing (hula hooping) program. Dancin’ with Hoops blends creative movement, dance, exercise, and play.  Hula hoops will be provided for use.

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

Come read with the softest and most cuddly rabbit, Henry! Reading aloud improves literacy skills and builds confidence. Open to early and experienced readers of all ages. 

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians with Riverside Reptiles! This live animal show will offer special opportunities to meet and interact with a range of captivating, cold-blooded creatures.

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

Create a enchanting souvenir when you join us and make your own mini potion bottle! Use it as a charm, a necklace pendant, or display it in your favorite place to remind everyone just how magical you are! For teens 13-19, while supplies last.

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.

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

A Spanish language learning group that functions to help develop/improve foreign language speaking/reading/writing and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange!

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills. Learn the basics of email. 

Put on your PJs and bring your little ones for classic bedtime stories, soft music, and gentle movement before going home for bedtime. Children of all ages, and best friend stuffed animals, are welcome!

Come to the East Forest Park library for adult trivia night – the 3rd Wednesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Ages 18+. Themes TBA!

Do you love a good mystery? Are puzzles your favorite thing to figure out? Do you love the strange and mysterious? Then our escape room is for you!

"Who Goes There?", explore three locations with Rob Goff Sr., the Team Founder, Director and Lead Investigator of Agawam Paranormal.