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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 1/17

Special Events

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Community Events

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Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

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Library Location: Special Events

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events

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Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and drop off NEW or GENTLY USED/CLEAN, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, and mittens for adults and children, as well as NEW

Classes & Workshops Default Image: Illustration of a lightbulb with a brain and turning gears inside with vibrantly colored confetti all around

First-time Home Buyer Information Session

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Classes & Workshops

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Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

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Learn how to get on the path to homeownership with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank and Araceli Rivera of Wayfinders!

Comic book panels with speech bubbles and explosions (drawing)

Fandom Trivia: Um Actually Edition

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Teen Area at Central Library

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Games

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

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Calling all pop culture fans! Enjoy some snacks and prove your fandom prowess in this trivia night styled after the game show "Um, Actually." For teens and young adults 12-21.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

Anime Afternoons

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch

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Community Events, Performances

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: Teen Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Community Events, Performances

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Join us every Tuesday afternoon in January and February to watch some anime. We will have snacks, books, activities, and talk about our favorite anime and manga characters. For tweens and teens.

Vibrant picture of silicone spatulas, slotted spoons, and turners

Smart Snacking: Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Bank

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food & Cooking

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet with Sammie Runshaw, RD, CPT to learn about budget friendly, healthy snacks that will boost nutrition, and not take excessive time to prepare.

several yellow rubber ducks floating in shallow water

National Rubber Ducky Day

All Day 1/13

Special Events

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

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Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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It's National Rubber Ducky day! Find our hidden big ducks to win a prize and make a custom ducky friend to bring home! All day during open hours!

Teapot with small tea cups and a cup of coffee with cream in the shape of a heart

A Perky Pairing: Coffee and Fine Chocolates with Kim Larkin

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

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Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Adults

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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Room: SA Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Food & Cooking

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This presentation covers everything you need to know about java. Learn about the history of both coffee and chocolate, preparation techniques, and pioneers of both industries while enjoying delicious samples!

Felted gray sloth clinging to a yellow pencil

Learn Needle Felting: Felted Sloth

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hang out with an adorable friend! Make everyone's favorite slow-moving forest dweller. Learn how to sculpt a sloth using a barbed needle and loose wool fibers.

New Year Vision Boards

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ring in your New Year through creating your own vision board! During this program, you can use mixed-media to create a physical representation of your goals for 2026.

The T-birds mascot Boomer and player Drew Callin (#77) host a storytime for kids at the Sixteen Acres branch in 2023

Boomer's Book Club: Read with the Thunderbirds!

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Mason Square Branch at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: Mason Square Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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The Springfield Thunderbirds are going on tour at Springfield City Library! Join us for a special storytime and hockey-themed activities with T-birds players and our favorite mascot, Boomer. Great for families.

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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
10 am				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Circle Time Fun 10:30am–11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Sixteen Acres 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: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: 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. 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.
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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 "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 Sixteen Acres Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! 1:00pm–7:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Jump into a summer of games, puzzles and tons of awesome summer reading. Stop by our kickoff for snacks, lawn games, sidewalk chalk and more! Check out our fun play activities created with recycled puzzle pieces plus our many family board games. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm–2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Join us for stories, songs, movement, crafts, and playtime! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome. 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 Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm–2:30pm 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 Room: SA Community Room 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 always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Sixteen Acres Branch 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: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: 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. 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 "Children" group ABC BINGO 1:00pm–2:00pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for ABC Bingo at the Sixteen Acres Branch! Little ones can practice their letters in a fun bingo game with prizes for all participants. Then, make a special craft. Activity and prizes recommended for ages 3-6. 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Music Exploration Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library! 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. Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Tuesday 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Mini Sparkle Slime Lab 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Sixteen Acres Branch 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: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This adventurous mini slime devours all things that sparkle and shine. Level up your slime at our upgrade station to make it smooth or fluffy. Due to small parts, this activity is for ages 5+. DO NOT EAT. Handwashing suggested after use. 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.
4 pm		Reservation Legal Clinic 4:30pm–7:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Purpose of Meeting Provide free legal aid

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