Week Calendar

Name: Diamond Art Bookmarks
Start: 2025-01-08T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-08T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Central Library

Featured Events

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Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/24

Special Events

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Book Groups & Reading, Community Events

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

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Library Location: Special Events

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

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events

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This January and February you're invited to compete in the Winter Reading Challenge! Follow the prompts, get a bingo, and earn a prize. Submit your finished bingo sheets to a librarian by February 24. For children, teens, and adults.

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Diamond Art Bookmarks

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Rice Hall Mezzanine at Central Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rice Hall Mezzanine

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Discover the popular pastime of diamond art! Join us for an evening of creating beautiful bookmarks that match the night sky. Ages 18+

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Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.

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Typing Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab at Central Library

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Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology, Work & Careers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

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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.

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Computer Basics: Getting Started

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Computer Lab at Central Library

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Classes & Workshops, Technology

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

This is the first in a series of hands-on workshops to build computer skills. The Getting Started class focuses on the basics of using a desktop computer.

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Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.

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Romance Book Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Online

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Book Groups & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Online

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club!

We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Springfield's Big Lego Day

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Special Events

Program Type:

Games

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Games

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Celebrate International LEGO Day at the Library. Enjoy snacks, prizes, and, of course, LEGO-building fun! Recommended for grades K-12. All skill levels are welcome.

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Black History Month Bookmarks

All Day 2/1 - 2/28

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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Celebrate Black History Month at the Library! Stop by any location during the month of February to make an artistic collaged bookmark to be inspired by your favorite African American historical figure all year long, every time you read.

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Valentine's Day Cards

All Day 2/1 - 2/14

Special Events

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

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Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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Valentine's Day is February 14. Drop by any location and make a card for that special someone in your life. All supplies are included.

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All Day	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. Mitten Tree All Day 12/2 - 12/31 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Get in the giving spirit this holiday season and add your donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves to the Mitten Tree at every library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in January.			Closing New Year's Day 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
				This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/1 - 2/24 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. 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. Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Book Groups & Reading, Community Events Event Details: This January and February you're invited to compete in the Winter Reading Challenge! Follow the prompts, get a bingo, and earn a prize. Submit your finished bingo sheets to a librarian by February 24. For children, teens, and adults.
11 am							This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Money Talks: An Introduction to Financial Literacy 11:00am - 12:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens East Springfield Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Registration Open Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Work & Careers Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Start 2025 with the lifelong journey of building financial literacy with Ms. Carol Thomas, MBA and experienced accountant and educator! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
12 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. New Years at Noon 12:00pm - 1:30pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: We made it through 2024! Come to the teen room and say your goodbyes to 2024, while enjoying food, games and other new years fun!				This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Tea Talks 12:00pm - 1:00pm Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Shake! Shake! Shake! Make Your Own Butter 12:00pm - 2:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Using heavy cream, a jar full of marbles and a lot of shaking you can make your own butter and buttermilk to take home. For ages 9 and up, younger with supervision .
1 pm					This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens, Teens Indian Orchard 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: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.	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. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Drop-In Tech Help 1:30pm - 2:30pm Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Technology Event Details: Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft Rewind 1:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens, Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Was there a Sixteen Acres craft you missed? Or one you wish you could try again? Well now is your chance!
2 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens, Adults Central Library 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: 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. Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!		This event is in the "Teens" group. Make a Tie-Dye Shirt 2:00pm - 4:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Design your own beautiful Tye-Dye shirt with materials we'll provide in the teen room! For teens 12-19, first come while supplies last.
3 pm			This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Game Day! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Stop by the Mason Square Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons for some gaming fun! Play a board game, a card game, or even a game on our Nintendo Switch! For ages 10-16. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled Lego Questers of Indian Orchard 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Switch Gaming On Fridays 3:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come Switch it up at the library and play your choice of games. On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm. This event is in the "Teens" group. Microwave Meals 3:15pm - 4:15pm Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens Program Type: Food & Cooking Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients! This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Studio Art Classes 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens East Forest Park Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. At Capacity Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join us Friday afternoons in the Makerspace to create your own masterpiece. Each workshop will cover a different skill and material, including: pottery, figure sculpture, wire sculpture, painting, and more. All materials provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Domino Makers Club! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own! Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
5 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. S.A.N.E Western Mass Writers Meet Up! 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teens, Adults Central Library 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: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is a year-round extension group of the NaNoWriMo region of Western Massachusetts.	Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm 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: All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

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