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Craft Supply Swap

All Day 5/3

IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch

Room: IO Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

It's time for spring cleaning! Do you have any craft supplies that you don't need anymore? Did you try to learn to knit and end up with a ton of needles you don't know what to do with? Turns out painting isn't for you?

Book cover for Alicia and the Hurricane

Mass Kids Lit Fest: Bilingual Storytime with Author Lesléa Newman

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

After snuggling into bed each night, Alicia listens for the big voices of the tiny coquíes that live all around Puerto Rico and sing her to sleep. Ko-kee, ko-kee, the little frogs call. Ko-kee, ko-kee.

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Rotunda Rhythms: Songs and Stories of Appalachia

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Performances

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Rotunda Rhythms series presents Songs and Stories of Appalachia!

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Genealogy Workshop: Family Search Family Tree

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Express at Pine Point

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Library Location: Library Express at Pine Point

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Join us on May 13th from 5-7PM in the Pine Point Branch Library's Computer Lab for a genealogy workshop!

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Mysterious Massachusetts

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Performances

Event Details:

Every state has ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem Witch Trials. From sea-side ghosts, to UFOs over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens.

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Gender Identity 101

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a hybrid talk called Gender Identity 101 by Transhealth Family Nurse Practitioner J Aleah Nesteby.

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Plant Swap

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm

SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

Program Type:

Gardening & Outdoors

Age Group:

Adults

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Room: SA Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors

Event Details:

Bring a plant to the library to swap with something new! Beginning May 27th during open hours, you may drop off a plant in advance to receive a plant swap coupon.

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Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: EFP Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

a row of saxophones mounted on a wall

PaxSax at the East Forest Park branch library

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Performances

Event Details:

PaxSax will present an hour-long concert, playing saxophones ranging from soprano to baritone and bass sax. They perform tightly arranged compositions drawn from an extensive collection.

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Funding Information Network - Office Hours

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

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1 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen RPG Club 1:00pm - 4:30pm Teens Central Library At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself the hero in your favorite stories? Do you like games where you tackle a problem as a group? Then table top RPG may be for you! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Golden Age Trivia 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 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+. Themes TBA.		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Knights 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			This event is in the "All Ages" group. BINGO 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Mason Square Branch This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us for BINGO in the Mason Square Library Community Room. Enjoy a few games, have a snack, win a prize and spend time with other friends from the community. All are welcome!
5 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Night 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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+	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Join the Quest! D&D Club 5:30pm - 7:45pm Teens, Adults Brightwood Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Room: BW Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Tarot Card Study Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games Event Details: Join our twice-monthly tarot study group. Learn how to gain a deeper understanding of the cards and practice reading for yourself and others in a supportive environment. Ages 18+.