Week Calendar

Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sonia Dinnall will continue her Super Saturday/Super Sunday events this year for parents and families to connect directly with her.

Don't miss out on this tour of the Springfield Central Library building at 220 State Street! 

Stop by the Mason Square Branch for some chainmailling fun! September 6th we will make the helm pattern and the swirls on October 4th. For adults and older teens 14+

Get ready for Halloween! To kick off Scary Season the Forest Park Branch is hosting a Costume & Clothing Swap!

Get crafty with either wooden or glass magnets. Using paint, markers, or cut-out pictures, decorate a door, a fridge, or a locker. For children 6 and up. 

ReThinking Libraries is hosting Community Listening Sessions at Springfield City Library locations open to the public, to engage in conversations that will assist in the update and redefinition of The Library's Strategic Priorities, Mission, Visio

ReThinking Libraries is hosting Community Listening Sessions at Springfield City Library locations open to the public, to engage in conversations that will assist in the update and redefinition of The Library's Strategic Priorities, Mission, Visio

ReThinking Libraries is hosting Community Listening Sessions at Springfield City Library locations open to the public, to engage in conversations that will assist in the update and redefinition of The Library's Strategic Priorities, Mission, Visio

Do you want your creativity sparked through drawing and art? Are you up for a Challenge of the Month?  Who’s ready for fun art challenges?

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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

Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.

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. 

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.

Debate is a skill few people master, but it’s an important thing to know how to do. It’s also fun! Join us for this three-part series lead by local student Emma Hassan to learn the art of debate, and get plenty of practice honing your skills!

LEGO to the Library!  Do you enjoy building with Legos? Join us at the library every Tuesday afternoon between 3:30-4:30 for LEGO club and build to your heart's content. This is a drop-in program for kids of all ages. 

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. 

Join us every other Wednesday at the Forest Park Library for Wow Wednesdays! We will be doing a variety of crafts and activities, but all of it will be fun! For tweens and teens, ages 11-18. 

Get crafty! Let's make something together.

Join us for some after-school crafting on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Some examples are soap making, painting, and glitter bottles!

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon. 

Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided.

Join us weekly for the opportunity to practice speaking English in an informal, drop-in setting. This program is geared towards adult and older teens who have intermediate and advanced-level English skills to practice and expand vocabulary.

Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games!

We will play Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Smash Bros Ultimate and other games on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games.

Surprise! Each month we will play a new game such as Dominoes, Checkers, Scrabble and many others! For families.  

ReThinking Libraries is hosting Community Listening Sessions at Springfield City Library locations open to the public, to engage in conversations that will assist in the update and redefinition of The Library's Strategic Priorities, Mission, Visio

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

Practice your Spanish in a weekly conversation circle and safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along. 

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.

ReThinking Libraries is hosting Community Listening Sessions at Springfield City Library locations open to the public, to engage in conversations that will assist in the update and redefinition of The Library's Strategic Priorities, Mission, Visio

Get your costume ready for Halloween! This October, the Forest Park Branch is happy to help patrons of any age make the Halloween costume of their dreams.

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.