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Craft Supply Swap

All Day 5/3

IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch

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It's time for spring cleaning! Do you have any craft supplies that you don't need anymore? Did you try to learn to knit and end up with a ton of needles you don't know what to do with? Turns out painting isn't for you?

Mass Kids Lit Fest: Bilingual Storytime with Author Lesléa Newman

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

CL Community Room at Central Library

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Storytimes & Playgroups

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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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Rotunda Rhythms: Songs and Stories of Appalachia

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

Rotunda at Central Library

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

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The Rotunda Rhythms series presents Songs and Stories of Appalachia!

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Genealogy Workshop: Family Search Family Tree

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Library Express at Pine Point

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Join us on May 13th from 5-7PM in the Pine Point Branch Library's Computer Lab for a genealogy workshop!

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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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Room: CL Community Room

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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.

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Gender Identity 101

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

Computer Lab at Central Library

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Community Events, Health & Wellness

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Adults

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

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

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Plant Swap

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm

SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

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Gardening & Outdoors

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Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Room: SA Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Gardening & Outdoors

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Bring a plant to the library to swap with something new! Beginning May 27th during open hours, you may drop off a plant in advance to receive a plant swap coupon.

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Little Notes Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

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Storytimes & Playgroups

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Babies & Toddlers

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Library Location: East Forest Park Branch

Room: EFP Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

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Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

PaxSax at the East Forest Park branch library

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

East Forest Park Branch

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PaxSax will present an hour-long concert, playing saxophones ranging from soprano to baritone and bass sax. They perform tightly arranged compositions drawn from an extensive collection.

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Funding Information Network - Office Hours

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Computer Lab at Central Library

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Civic Engagement, Classes & Workshops

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Library Location: Central Library

Room: Computer Lab

Age Group: Adults

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Meet with our Digital Services Librarian to learn about grants for 501(c)3 nonprofits. Get acquainted with the Foundation Directory Online, and learn where to get useful resources for the entire grant seeking process.

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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. Mother's Day Cards All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens 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. Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate all the important women in our lives. Drop by any location to make a card for that special someone in your life in time for Mother's Day on May 11. All supplies are included.
						This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft Supply Swap All Day Adults Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: It's time for spring cleaning! Do you have any craft supplies that you don't need anymore? Did you try to learn to knit and end up with a ton of needles you don't know what to do with? Turns out painting isn't for you?
10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters 10:00am - 11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Springfield Branch 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.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults East Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Café 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 "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. 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: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are always 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 "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 "Adults" group. Knot Just Knitters 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch 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 "Adults" group. Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Adults Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm		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. Open Studio Tuesdays 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, Technology Event Details: Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers.	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. Makerspace Collaboratory 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, 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Bilingual Storytime 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children Brightwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Brightwood Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Groups & Reading, Storytimes & Playgroups Event Details: Join our circle to share canticos/songs, games and fun stories while learning initial Spanish.	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!
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Crafternoon for Children 3:30pm - 4:30pm Children, Tweens Mason Square Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Mason Square Branch Room: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us on Mondays in the Children's Room to create exciting spring crafts together. For families.				This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Water Color Fun! 3:00pm - 4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park 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: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join us in the Activity Den to experiment with water color painting!
4 pm			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. Crafternoon for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Indian Orchard 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: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Crafternoons for Kids 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. For 6 weeks, the Central Library will be doing a crafts for kids Wednesday evenings. Every week will feature a new and exciting project to work on and take home! April 23 - Constellation Embroidery Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Night 5:00pm - 7:30pm Teens East Forest Park Branch 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: 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Diamond Art Bookmarks 5:30pm - 7:45pm Teens, Adults Central Library At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. At Capacity 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: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Discover the popular pastime of diamond art! Join us for an evening of creating beautiful bookmarks in stunning spring florals. Ages 16+ Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Western Mass Writers Meetup 6:00pm - 7:45pm 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: 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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