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

Tuesday, June 10, 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!

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Hybrid Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

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Blues Stories: Culture & History

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

Program Type:

Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Performances, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Room: SA Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Performances, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Join Boston-based Blues Singer/Guitarist Barrett Anderson for a vibrant evening of story and song, telling the story of early Blues music, a distinctly American form that has shaped all music and culture that followed.

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Juneteenth Lecture: Connections between Black Consciousness

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Community Events, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Join us for a compelling Juneteenth lecture exploring the deep connections between Black consciousness, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, and the decolonization of Africa.

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Adult Ice Cream Social - Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading, Community Events

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for an Ice Cream Social for Adults to kick off the 2025 Summer Reading Club! Enjoy delicious ice cream, meet new friends, and listen to a librarian performing a storytime for grown folks.

Photograph of young children interacting with a large drum.

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

Tuesday, June 17, 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!

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Yoga for Teens with Christina

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025

Age Group:

Teens

Registration Open

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Teen Wellness 2025

Registration Required

Event Details:

Unwind, stretch, and connect with this 60 min Teen Yoga Class! Starting off with lighthearted icebreakers to spark connection, then flow into gentle stretches set to inspiring music.

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Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

Photograph of young children interacting with a large drum.

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

Tuesday, June 24, 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!

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Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children, Tweens

Registration Open

Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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All Day	Closing Easter Sunday All Day All Branches 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 Description: Closed for the holiday	Closing Patriot's Day All Day All Branches 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 Description: Closed for the holiday
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Indian Orchard Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for Chair Yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.	This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga 11:30am–12:15pm 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: Health & Wellness Event Details: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. 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.
12 pm							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Tea Talks 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch 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: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome!
1 pm				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 Community Health Fair 1:00pm–4:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Central Library 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Join us for a Community Health Fair featuring local organizations with resources and services to improve your health and well-being.			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Garden Club 1:30pm–2:30pm Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch 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: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: 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!