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Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Reading Dragons and Friends- Starter Pack
All Day
8/18–8/31
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading,
Community Events
Event Details:
Level up your reading this school year with a fun card game! You can pick up a starter pack of three dragon cards at Sixteen Acres Branch Library this August. The more you read, the more cool dragon cards you can earn!
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Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Aug
30
2025
Sat
Restaurant Simulator
11:00am–12:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Room:
SA Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
Wondering what to have for lunch? Create your own Pacman charcuterie, Stardew Valley's Strange Bun with Void Mayonnaise, and The Cake is a Lie from Portal.
Disclaimer(s)
Registration Required
Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Indian Orchard Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
28
2025
Thu
Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club
1:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
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. If you want to be challeged join Meg in our Summer Drawing Challenge. 24 days, 24 Challenges.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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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
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Aug
29
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
29
2025
Fri
Gaming Friday
1:00pm–4:45pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
Program Den
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
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 Summer! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Sixteen Acres Branch
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Aug
30
2025
Sat
Mocktail Game Day
1:00pm–3:00pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Food & Cooking
Event Details:
End the summer with a bang! Drop in between 1pm and 3pm to try a Nuka Cola or a Princess Peach Punch mocktail while you board game battle your friends and family.
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2 pm |
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
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Aug
25
2025
Mon
Code Builders 2.0
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
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Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Room:
Makerspace
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
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Aug
26
2025
Tue
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
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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Teens,
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East Forest Park Branch
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Aug
27
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
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Computers & 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. SPECIAL PROJECT!
This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
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Aug
27
2025
Wed
Chalk Festival
2:00pm–6:00pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Community Events
Event Details:
Come make some chalk art with us! We will be adorning the sidewalk around the library with art of all styles. This program hopes to bring out amateur and professional artists in the community to create together. All ages welcome!
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Teens,
Adults
Central Library
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
28
2025
Thu
Adult Chess Club
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
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Teens,
Adults
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
29
2025
Fri
Summer Scrabble Drop-in
2:00pm–4:30pm
East Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
East Forest Park Branch
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Come to the East Forest Park branch library to show off your Scrabble skills! Test your vocabulary – and your opponents – at this weekly drop-in program, this summer only. Ages 16+.
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Teens,
Adults
Mason Square Branch
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Aug
26
2025
Tue
Switch It Up!
3:30pm–4:30pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
Mason Square Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Visit the Mason Square Branch on Tuesday afternoons for some switch gaming!
This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
Sixteen Acres Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
26
2025
Tue
Teen Tuesday
3:30pm–4:30pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Library Location:
Sixteen Acres Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Hang out, have fun, make friends, and eat snacks.
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Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
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Aug
27
2025
Wed
Mobile Farmers Market
3:00pm–3:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
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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Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
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Aug
27
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Children" group
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Indian Orchard Branch
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Aug
27
2025
Wed
Crafternoon for All Ages
3:00pm–5:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Location:
Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group:
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Get crafty! Let's make something together.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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Aug
27
2025
Wed
Read with Henry the Rabbit
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Book Groups & Reading
Event Details:
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.
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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Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
28
2025
Thu
Jam Sessions
3:30pm–4:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
Looking for people to play music with? Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner-intermediate music club with your guitar, ukulele or other acoustic instrument and start jamming or learning your favorite songs!
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
28
2025
Thu
Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud
3:30pm–4:45pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Performances,
Storytimes & Playgroups
Event Details:
Who said story hour is just for little kids?
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
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Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
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Aug
27
2025
Wed
Gaming Wednesday
4:00pm–5:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
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Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
28
2025
Thu
Chess Tournament
4:30pm–6:30pm
Forest Park Branch
Library Location:
Forest Park Branch
Room:
FP Community Room
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
Games,
Summer Reading
Event Details:
Test your strategy at the Forest Park Library's chess tournament!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
26
2025
Tue
Switch Gaming Club
5:00pm–7:00pm
Brightwood Branch
Library Location:
Brightwood Branch
Room:
BW Community Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come on into the Brightwood Branch every month to get your game on with our Nintendo Switch! We will be playing a variety of Switch games including but not limited to: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros & more!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Forest Park Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
27
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+
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
East Springfield Branch
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Aug
27
2025
Wed
Aprende Conmigo- Learn With Me
5:30pm–6:30pm
East Springfield Branch
Library Location:
East Springfield Branch
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
A Spanish language conversation group that functions to help improve understanding, speaking and reading and allow for a safe space for cultural exchange! Intermediate level recommended, but beginners welcome to listen and follow along.
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
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Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Mason Square Branch
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
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Aug
28
2025
Thu
Summer Concert Series: FlavaEvolution
5:00pm–7:00pm
Mason Square Branch
Library Location:
Mason Square Branch
Room:
MS Community Room
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers,
Children,
Tweens,
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events
Event Details:
Join us at the Mason Square branch for our last concert of the summer with FlavaEvolution! FlavaEvolution is a truly unique jazz quartet.
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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
Aug
25
2025
Mon
Western Mass Writers Meetup
6:00pm–7:45pm
Central Library
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Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
CL Community Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Classes & Workshops
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Tweens,
Teens
Central Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Aug
27
2025
Wed
Mario Party
6:00pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Location:
Central Library
Room:
Teen Area
Age Group:
Tweens,
Teens
Program Type:
Games
Event Details:
Come to the teen room to celebrate everything Mario and Luigi! We'll play Mario Cart, Make Mario crafts, and have snacks.
For teens 12-17.
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