Week Calendar

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, and other light refreshments with your neighbors!

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation.

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.

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club review books they've read recently so others can learn about what's great and - sometimes - what's not.

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.

Have a pre-walker under 12 months? Let Home City Families help you build your village! Bring your little one to the East Forest Park Branch for a casual hangout and to connect with other new parents and caregivers.

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.

The Makerspace is open! 

Create a unique wreath brooch with wool roving and a barbed needle. Add colorful accents such as berries and a cardinal for a touch of charm.

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.   

This club is for dominoes players of all levels - beginners are welcome! Come meet new people and socialize over a game.

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club.

Join us for cereal and Saturday morning cartoons!

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.

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

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 always welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

The Makerspace is open! 

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?

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.

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.

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages! 

Join us for a cozy afternoon of art! Paint your own masterpiece, while you enjoy a warm hot cocoa or tea. Keep your painting for your space, or gift it to someone special!

Open to teens 12-19.  

Learn how to perfectly wrap your gifts in four different ways - traditional paper, paper with card pockets, cloth furoshiki, and paper bag. You will go home with your perfectly wrapped gifts, ready to conquer the holiday season!

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. 

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.

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!

¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!

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. 

Cross stitch at the library on a cozy Monday afternoon. This is perfect for beginners to learn and seasoned pros to gain experience. All supplies are provided with a number of patterns to choose from! 

Join us to share weekly seasonal readings in a quiet, comfortable environment.

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

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!

Come to the teen room for an afternoon of snacks and bracelet creating. Make one for yourself, or craft a beautiful gift. All supplies are provided.

For teens 13-19.

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.

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

It is time to get your brick on!

Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  

For master builders of all ages!

The FIRST Friday of every month, we will offer a feast for the teens. Each month will have a theme:

*September -Pajamas (appropriate, please!) and Pancakes

*October - Board Games and Brownies. Play board games, eat brownies. 

Kids ages 8+ will use ceramics and mixed media to create holiday/winter inspired art to use as gifts or keepsakes.

Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this year! Recommended for ages 12 - 18. 

Enjoy everything Wicked 2. Dress up as your favorite Wicked character. Eat Ozian food. Go to Shiz University. Play Wicked trivia.  For ages 12-18. 

Preregistration required online or by calling the branch. 

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.

Get cozy at the library with cookie decorating and hot cocoa! All supplies provided.  Ages 2+

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. 

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. 

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+

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.

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.

Stop by the Brightwood Branch for our monthly book club! We'll be exploring novels chosen by librarian Emily, but we're always open to suggestions! Adults 18+.

December: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Create a cozy winter scene that glows with warmth and creativity! In this mixed-media art lesson you'll craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among woolly trees.