Week Calendar

Name: Savvy Seniors - Avoid Scams and ID Theft
Start: 2024-12-07T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-07T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Central Library

Featured Events

Hands wearing green and pink mittens hold out a red paper heart

Mitten Tree

All Day 12/2 - 12/31

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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: Community Events

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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.

Savvy Seniors - Avoid Scams and ID Theft

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Technology

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events, Classes & Workshops, Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

A representative of the Attorney General's office will present a more targeted version of the AGO Scams and ID Theft training for seniors that provides an overview of the most common forms of senior scams, contacting the AGO’s Elder Hotline, and h

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Books & Brew @ White Lion Brewing Company

Books & Brew at White Lion

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Off Site

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Book Groups & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

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Cure your mid-week blues and pump yourself up with this lively book discussion!

Wrap and Yap

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

FP Community Room at Forest Park Branch

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Arts & Crafts, Community Events

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Adults

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Library Location: Forest Park Branch

Room: FP Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events

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Join us in the Forest Park Community Room to wrap holiday gifts and hang out! Wrapping paper and light refreshments will be provided.

Wrap and Yap

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

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Arts & Crafts, Community Events

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Adults

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Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events

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Join us at the Mason Square Library to wrap your holiday gifts away from those nosy family members while enjoying good company!

Picture of stacks of coins, pie chart, bar chart with line going up

Lunch & Learn: Financial Wellness

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Spend a lunch break at the Library and get financially fit with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank! Join Dawn for a series of engaging lunch-time workshops about budgeting, money management, saving, credit-building, home-buying, and more.

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Registration Required

Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.

A cozy scene with a cup of cocoa, a maple leaf, and a book, lit by a candle

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/24

Special Events

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading, Community Events

Age Group:

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 you are 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.

Springfield's Big Lego Day

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

Special Events

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Games

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens

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Library Location: Special Events

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

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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.

A craft project with bright red paper hearts on white paper

Valentine's Day Cards

All Day 2/1 - 2/14

Special Events

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Arts & Crafts

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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 "All Ages" group. Winter Wishes All Day 12/1 - 12/31 All Ages Special Events Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Location: Special Events Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join in on a tradition practiced around the world! Write or draw your wish for the new year and hang it on our Wishing Tree for good luck. Available at all library locations during open hours this December.
		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. 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Circle Time Fun 10:30am - 11:30am Babies & Toddlers Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in. Birth to 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.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Ask a Law Librarian 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. 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. 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 "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Discover Cross Stitch 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens, Adults Sixteen Acres Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Ever wanted to try counted cross stitch? Join us for a 2-part class for beginners and people who want to refresh their skills. Once you learn the basics, you can stitch thousands of different patterns! Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Listen and Draw 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for our Listen and Draw program for kids who love to draw and create. Listen to an audiobook to inspire your imagination. Draw a picture or make a craft. No art experience required. 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 "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: Community Events 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.	This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Any Movie Discussion Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Discuss movies and show off your movie trivia knowledge. Teens and Adults 13+. 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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6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. Blues Stories with Barrett Anderson 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Join Boston-based Blues singer & guitarist Barrett Anderson for a vibrant evening of story and song, telling the story of early Blues music, a distinctly American form that has shaped all music and culture that followed. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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