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Two children playing horned instruments

Musical Petting Zoo with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Children

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Explore musical interests and experience a real musical instrument in a fun, judgment-free zone!

A photography of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site by NPS Photo.

Story City: Springfield Armory

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Off Site

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Meet us out in the community for this special storytime series! Each program will take place at a different location in Springfield.

small water color painting of beach scene, with pencils and watercolor paints nearby on the table

Watercolor Beach Painting

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Paint a beautiful beach scene in this beginner's watercolor class. To sharpen your muscle memory and build your confidence you will paint a trio of mini beach vistas.

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

End of Summer Celebration

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Community Events, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Community Events, Summer Reading

Event Details:

Let's celebrate a summer of reading and learning together in Springfield!

Authors and Writing: Typewriter with pink and green background

Writers' Workshop

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

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.

Classes & Workshops Default Image: Illustration of a lightbulb with a brain and turning gears inside with vibrantly colored confetti all around

Six Power Canals of the Chicopee River: A Local History Presentation

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

Chicopee, Indian Orchard, Ludlow, Wilbraham, and Palmer all had power canals on the Chicopee River during the 1800s. This presentation from Robert Comeau of Historical Tours of Greater Holyoke will explain the history of those canals along w

An armored knight hoists his helmet into the hair before a crowd of onlookers.

East Forest Park Renaissance Faire

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:30pm

EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

All Ages

Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: EFP Community Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Community Events

Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Barony of Bergental for East Forest Park's Second Annual Renaissance Faire!

Felted red apple with green leaf and brown stem on pink tabletop

Learn Needle Felting: Felted Apple

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the charm of autumn with this delightful needle felting project! In this class, you’ll sculpt a plump red apple from soft wool roving using a barbed felting needle.

Clapperboard, rolls of film, video camera, movie tickets, and popcorn

The Characters Within: An Improv Theatre Lab

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025

Age Group:

Teens

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025

Registration Required

Event Details:

This program has been postponed! Watch our calendar and social media for rescheduled dates

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All Day		This event is in the "Adults" group Open Sew All Day Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group 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! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.				Closing Juneteenth All Day All Branches 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 Description: Closed for the holiday
1 pm						This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lego Freestyle Club 1:00pm–4:30pm 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 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group Open Door Social Services Information Table 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Do you need stable housing? Are you homeless or in danger of being evicted?	This event is in the "Adults" group STCC Information Table 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Central Library This event is in the "Adults" group Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Adults Program Type: Work & Careers Event Details: Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include
3 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Meet Me at the Library! 3:00pm–4:45pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: It's an afterschool playdate at the library! Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun. 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.