Week Calendar

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

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

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.

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys 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 us for Chair Yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor.

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class.

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 drag queen Giganta Smalls for a very special storytime with fun to be had for all ages! Light refreshments will be provided.

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.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HYBRID PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM.

Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! 

Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a drink from our juice bar! Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.  

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others!

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.

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.

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.

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.

We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by and color your stress away. For tweens and teens. 

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.

“a picture is a poem without words.” - Horace, an ancient Roman poet

Create 'poetry in motion' by decorating and constructing a Jacob's ladder full of color, word, and movement

Join us at East Springfield to learn more about Garden Club. Ask us questions about your plants; indoor and outdoor plant care, and learn some tips and tricks from us!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

Come and listen to your favorite stories. For children Pre-K and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome.

Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.

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. 

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!

Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! 

Use cardboard and markers to create roads. Use templates to make your own buildings. Take home a tiny toy car to drive in your new city. We provide the supplies, you supply the imagination. 

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. 

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. 

We’ll provide all the supplies for you to create your own jewelry pieces, unique to your artistic vision. You’ll take home all of your creations! While supplies last. For Teens 13-19. 

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. 

You're invited! Celebrate National Library Week with a visit to your local library during our city-wide open house. Enjoy activities and refreshments for all ages. The library has something for everyone- discover what draws you in! 

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. 

Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly 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.

Join us in the Activity Den to experiment with water color painting! 

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.

Come visit the East Forest Park Library for a Pawsitive experience! Meet Coach, a seven year old Shetland Sheep dog who is a specially trained certified therapy dog. 

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! Snacks and notebooks provided.

Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.

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.

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games.

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun!

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!

Game on! in the Indian Orchard Branch Library. We'll meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to play games. Play some old favorites, or maybe try out a new one! Feel free to come for the whole time or just stop by to play a quick round.

Game on! in the Indian Orchard Branch Library. We'll meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month to play games. Play some old favorites, or maybe try out a new one! Feel free to come for the whole time or just stop by to play a quick round.

This is the first in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Getting Started class focuses on the basics of using a desktop computer.

Each month we'll read a celebrity cookbook and meet to discuss and review recipes! Bring a dish from the cookbook for everyone to sample.