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Name: Rotunda Rhythms: Keir White
Start: 2025-03-23T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-23T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

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Rotunda Rhythms: Keir White

Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

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Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Performances

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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The Rotunda Rhythms series presents Keir White!

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Registration Optional

Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.

Know Your Rights Information Session

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

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Civic Engagement, 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: Civic Engagement, Community Events

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Join Lawyers for Civil Rights for an information session with a focus on immigration rights.

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Sounds of Spring

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

BW Community Room at Brightwood Branch

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Adults, All Ages

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Library Location: Brightwood Branch

Room: BW Community Room

Age Group: Adults, All Ages

Program Type: Performances

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Join us for a lively mix of nature-inspired classical piano music, including "Spring" by Vivaldi, and captivating pop/jazz from local musical artist, Isabel Marcheselli. Something for everyone – all ages welcome!

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How to Change Gender Markers on your Identification Documents

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Civic Engagement, Community Events

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Adults

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events

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HYBRID: In-person (Springfield Central Library) AND online via ZOOM!

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Community Health Fair

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

Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

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

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

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Storytime with Picture Book Author & Illustrator: Raúl Colón

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

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

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

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Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children

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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

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Teens, Adults

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Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

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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 for this event is encouraged, but optional.

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10 am			Reservation United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Union, sub region training 10:30am - 2:30pm Central Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Training for local leaders and members		This event is in the "Adults" group. Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come join us for a book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+ March's Book Selection:
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. 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. 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. 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. Reservation Springfield Democratic City Committee Quarter 1 Meeting 11:00am - 1:00pm Central Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Quarter 1 Meeting of the Springfield Democratic City Committee
12 pm	Reservation The Step Group 12:30pm - 4:30pm Central Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Purpose of Meeting Annual business meeting
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. Library Location: Online Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community Events 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.
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. 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 "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
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4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Writing Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops Event Details: Creative writing club for teens who love to write or want to try it out. Share your original poems, short stories, novels, and more; receive feedback on your work; and do fun writing activities! Snacks and notebooks provided. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Knights 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. 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. Teen Swap Meet 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Teens Program Type: Community Events Event Details: A swap meet is a great way to combine spring-cleaning, with discovering new treasures! Bring gently used items you don’t need: Costume jewelry, clothes, books, card games, you get the idea!
5 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Art Explorers 5:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops Event Details: Wednesdays this spring, get messy and make some art! Artists will explore different materials and styles, learn some art history, and most importantly get their hands dirty and have fun! This event is in the "Adults" group. Spice Club 5:00pm - 6:00pm Adults Central Library Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rice Hall Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food & Cooking Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Want to find inspiration in the kitchen and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our new Spice Club. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
6 pm				Reservation Center for New Americans English class 6:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Location: Central Library Room: Computer Lab Purpose of Meeting English class for Refugees

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