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Bullet Journaling 101

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025

Age Group:

Teens

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come and enjoy an evening of creative self examination through bullet journaling. Each participant gets a journal to work on and take home.

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Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children

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Library Location: Brightwood Branch

Room: BW Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Story City: Mason Square Fire Station

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

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Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at Mason Square Fire STATION 8 to read stories with a firefighter.

Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Brightwood Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children

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Library Location: Brightwood Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

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

Authors and Writing: Typewriter with pink and green background

Writers' Workshop

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

This writing workshop will help creative writers looking to build community and improve their writing skills through prompts presented in a variety of learning styles.

Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children

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Library Location: Brightwood Branch

Room: BW Community Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP 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 a Springfield Fire Department station.

Story City: White Street Fire Station

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

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Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at White St Fire STATION 3 to read stories with a firefighter.

Story City: Thomas J O'Connor Animal Control & Adoption Center

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

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Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield. This week, join us at Thomas J.

Photograph of Bomba instructors from the Community Music School of Springfield

Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Performances

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens" group DIY PRIDE Flag Pins All Day 6/1–6/30 Teens Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Use safety pins and beads to make your own Pride flag pin
		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Crafternoon for Kids All Day Children, Tweens Mason Square 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: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting summer crafts together. For families.
10 am				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Great Play Date 10:30am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: MS Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come play with us at Mason Square Branch! In partnership with Home City Families, we're hosting an open 'play date' for Springfield children and families. 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 "Adults" group Romance Book Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults Online Registration Open Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Registration Required Event Details: Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
11 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Chainmail Club 11:30am–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us at the Mason Square Branch the 2nd Saturday of every month for some chain-mailling! We'll have a few different patterns from past classes to make again!
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! 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.
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. 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.
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3 pm			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 Switch It Up! 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Mason Square Branch 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: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Games Event Details: Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Juneteenth Lecture: Connections between Black Consciousness 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens, Adults Mason Square 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: 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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5 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Ice Cream Social - Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults Mason Square 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: 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.

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