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Mitten Tree

All Day 12/1 - 1/17

Special Events

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Community Events

Age Group:

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

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!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

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.

Several balloons that are lime green, turquoise, yellow, and orange

Holiday Party!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Tweens, Teens

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Games

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Join us at the Forest Park branch for an end-of-the-year Holiday party! Enjoy some snacks while playing games and add your name in for our holiday raffle! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18.

Food & Cooking Default Image: a variety of meats, fruits, vegetables, and grains assembled into small portable containers

Nutrition Series: Vegetables and Beans on a Vegan/Vegetarian Diet

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking

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Join us at the Mason Square Branch for a series of nutrition classes led by Nutrition Coordinator Abigail Killian of Western Mass Food Bank. In this SNAP-Ed funded class, you will learn about fruits, vegetables, and beans.

A closeup of a crystalline snowflake with a dark blurred background

Light Up the Night with Solstice Fairy Lights

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch

Room: IO Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Light Up the Night with a Solstice Fairy Light. Using fairy lights, a mason jar, tissue paper and Mod Podge we'll make a sparkly night light. For ages 6 and up.

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

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:

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

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Teens

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Teen Area

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Games

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

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

Event Details:

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

Program Type:

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

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Location: Special Events

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!

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10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Basics: Internet 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Central Library 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: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Computers & Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is the second in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Internet class focuses on the basics of using the Internet. You’ll learn key terminology and how to use a web browser, navigate a website, and search online. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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12 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings 12:00pm–2:00pm Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills!
1 pm	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield 1:00pm–2:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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: Forest Park Branch Room: FP 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! Disclaimer(s) Limited Space Space is limited and participation will available on a first come, first served basis.					This event is in the "Adults" group Writers' Workshop 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults Central Library 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: 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. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Tweens" group Cancelled Build-a-Board Game Workshop 3:00pm–4:00pm Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Tweens" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Learn about game design and create your own board game prototype in this six-week gaming workshop! We'll start by playing games and talking about what makes them tick. Then we'll get crafty, planning and designing our own board games.		This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Ukulele Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch 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: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Summer Reading Event Details: Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! Ages 12-18	This event is in the "Children" group Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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! 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
5 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me 5:30pm–6:30pm Tweens, Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch 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: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.	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 Make Your Own Chess/Checkers Set 5:30pm–7:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Forest Park 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Games, Summer Reading Event Details: Come level up your summer by making your very own Chess and/or checkers set! Upcycle household materials such as bottle caps, corks, and fabric into a classic game.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group Bullet Journaling 101 6:00pm–7:45pm Teens Central Library At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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