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.

Are you looking for a place to play D&D with your friends? Want a place to play Magic the Gathering? Are you looking for other players to join their games? Come to the Central Branch once a month for our open gaming day.

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.

Fly over to the Sixteen Acres Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey.

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

Create a Spring wreath with rainbow peeps, and a pretty bow. Pretty and edible. For ages 7 and up.

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+.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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!

Saunter on into the Brightwood Branch to create a cute little caterpillar strolling across the page using cupcake liners and your own special creativity!

Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting spring crafts together. For families. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Paint your own masterpiece! We'll have all the supplies to paint a mini version of Monet's Japanese Footbridge. No experience is necessary. 

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. 

Fly over to the Central Library during school vacation week and join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever popular presentation on birds of prey.

It's spring, and that means it's egg hunting time! Join us in the teen room, work together to find all our spring eggs and find all the surprises we have hidden for you! For teens 12-19. 

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.

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.

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.

Join us for movie night! We'll pick an up to PG-13 film from our collection each evening and enjoy some delicious snacks together. For ages 12-18. The first and third Wednesdays of March and April. 

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!

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!

Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat.

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills. Learn how to read and checkout free eBooks with libbyapp.com or the Libby App using your library card.

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!

Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome.