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Oct
13
2025
Mon
Closing
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Branches:
Central Library,
Brightwood Branch,
East Forest Park Branch,
East Springfield Branch,
Forest Park Branch,
Indian Orchard Branch,
Library Express at Pine Point,
Mason Square Branch,
Sixteen Acres Branch,
Off Site,
Online,
Special Events
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Budding Bookworms Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Come listen to your new favorite stories and songs followed by free play with new pals!
Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Home City Families Playgroup
10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group
10:30am - 11:30am
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Join us for some gross motor fun to develop children's physical abilities! 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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club
10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center!
Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Tiny Tots Playgroup
10:30am - 11:15am
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Circle Time Fun
10:30am - 11:30am
Sixteen Acres Branch
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
10:00am - 11:30am
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield 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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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Stompers Storytime
11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Wiggle Worms Storytime
11:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us for a baby storytime on Thursday mornings. We'll read, sing, and play with toys together. Geared towards babies, older 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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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Central Library
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Super Saturday Storytime
11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Children's Program Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Join us Saturday mornings for an all ages, family storytime. Each week we'll read books, get silly, and do a fun activity.
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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Off Site
Registration Open
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
18
2025
Sat
Queer Book Club
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Registration Open
Library Location:
Off Site
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Optional
Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
14
2025
Tue
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.
Babies & Toddlers
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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.
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Knot Just Knitters
1:30pm - 3:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Café 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 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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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
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.
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This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Knot Just Knitters
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Open Sew
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
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.
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Lego Freestyle Club
1:00pm - 4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Oct
17
2025
Fri
Home City Families Playgroup
1:30pm - 2:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children
Program Type:
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
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.
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.
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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.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
14
2025
Tue
Open Studio Tuesdays
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology
Event Details:
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.
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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.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Technology
Event Details:
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn.
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Rice Hall
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
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.
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.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Oct
16
2025
Thu
Sew Fun! Drop-In
2:00pm - 4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
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!
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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.
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
East Springfield 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.
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Mobile Farmers Market
3:00pm - 3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults,
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Events,
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Oct
15
2025
Wed
Teen Night
5:00pm - 7:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Teen Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Games
Event Details:
Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend.
Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
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Reservation
Mason Square Branch
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders, and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in problem-solving.
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