Week Calendar

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

Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

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 Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity.

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

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.

Solve a puzzle! We will have a variety of puzzles out - jigsaw, tangrams, brain games, crosswords and rubiks cubes for you to solve. There will be something for every level of puzzler. All open hours. All ages. 

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.

Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages. Our guests Warren and his certified therapy dog Duchess will share some fun stories with you.

Create exclusive charms, buttons, pins, or more using shrink plastic. If you choose to bring your own image to trace it should be approximately three times bigger than you want the final size to be.

Find out how fun Monday afternoons can be! Join us this summer for a different Monday Funday activity each week. We'll play, build, craft, and create! Recommended for children ages 6 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.

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

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.

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

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

Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two.  We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children welcome. 

Join us Thursday afternoons at 2:00 for a snack, a guessing game, and a mystery storybook or two.  We'll end with a special scavenger hunt just for our VIP detectives.  Ideal for ages 3-6 with all children welcome. 

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks.

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!

Stop by the community room to cool off, have a snack, and play a game. We have UNO, Sushi Go, checkers, and more. If you're brave, challenge a librarian to a game of Scrabble.

We’ll provide all the supplies for you to create your own jewelry pieces, unique to your artistic vision. Make your own game-inspired clay bracelet charm or choose your own design. Add beads to finish your project.

Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for children 10 and up.

Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.

 Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!

Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.

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. 

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

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. 

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! 

Join us on Thursdays this July for some messy, sensory art for toddlers and preschoolers. This program is designed with children 3-6 years old in mind, younger children are welcome but may require more help.

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18

Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.

Join us at East Springfield for a Tye-Dye event! You are welcome to bring your own white t-shirts and other dyable items.

Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew, too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+

Boost your typing and mouse skills! Drop in to our monthly Typing Club and get comfortable with the basics of using the mouse and keyboard, or improve your existing typing skills.

Join the Western Mass Writers Guild for our monthly meeting at the Springfield Library. Writers of all skill levels are welcome to attend. Meetings include writing “sprints,” idea collaboration and general camaraderie.

Join us for a brand new book club at the Brightwood Branch Library! We will be discussing hidden gems from the contemporary fiction genre. Adults 18+.

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

Every Wednesday night in July, check out Family Game Night in Central Library’s community room! Join our Big Game or pick your own game to play. Snacks will be provided. Recommended for 6+ but all ages are welcome.