Week Calendar

Name: Community Health Fair
Start: 2025-04-23T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-23T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

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Community Health Fair

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

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Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

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

Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Join us for a Community Health Fair featuring local organizations with resources and services to improve your health and well-being.

Illustration by Raul Colon of children reading and playing, created for the book Bookjoy Wordjoy by Pat Mora

Storytime with Picture Book Author & Illustrator: Raúl Colón

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

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Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

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Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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"Al leer un libro, viajas a otro mundo." / "When you read a book, you are going to another land." Join us for a special storytime featuring children’s picture book author and illustrator, Raúl Colón.

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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.

Mass Kids Lit Fest: Bilingual Storytime with Lesléa Newman

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

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After snuggling into bed each night, Alicia listens for the big voices of the tiny coquíes that live all around Puerto Rico and sing her to sleep. Ko-kee, ko-kee, the little frogs call. Ko-kee, ko-kee.

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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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Rotunda Rhythms: Songs and Stories of Appalachia

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Performances

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

The Rotunda Rhythms series presents Songs and Stories of Appalachia!

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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Mysterious Massachusetts

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Performances

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Performances

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Every state has ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Salem Witch Trials. From sea-side ghosts, to UFOs over the Berkshires, Massachusetts has a rich history of paranormal legend, odd events, and strange denizens.

Gender Identity 101

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Join us for a hybrid talk called Gender Identity 101 by Transhealth Family Nurse Practitioner J Aleah Nesteby.

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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10 am	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Indian Orchard 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Budding Bookworms Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Home City Families Playgroup 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Tiny Tots Playgroup 10:30am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. Circle Time Fun 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers, Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Happy Belly, Happy Baby: Gentle Movements & Colic Care 10:00am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: This class designed for babies 1 to 6 months (pre-crawlers only), is a unique opportunity to learn techniques and special abdominal strokes designed to support coordination, balance and flexibility and ease symptoms of belly pain, discomfort, and 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. Cancelled Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup 10:00am - 11:15am Babies & Toddlers East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: EFP Community Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Stompers Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Wiggle Worms Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime \| Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe 11:30am - 12:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals! For ages 6 months - 6 years 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Super Saturday Storytime 11:00am - 11:45am Babies & Toddlers, Children Central Library This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. 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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1 pm	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" 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: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: 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. 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. Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Home City Families Playgroup 1:30pm - 2:30pm Babies & Toddlers, Children East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Pre-K Hooray Storytime 2:30pm - 3:15pm Babies & Toddlers, Children Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Come and listen to your favorite stories. For children Pre-K and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome.

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