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Community Health Fair

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Rotunda at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Rotunda

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

Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

April is Public Health Month! Join us for our third annual Community Health Fair and meet representatives from local organizations with free resources and services to support your health and well-being.

Photograph of children with diverse abilities experiencing musical instruments.

Adaptive Music Pop Up Class For Disabled and Neurodivergent Children and Their Caregivers

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Children's Program Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Children

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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First-time Home Buyer Information Session

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to get on the path to homeownership with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank and Araceli Rivera of Wayfinders!

Photograph of young children interacting with a large drum.

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

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Library Location: East Springfield Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing Company

Books & Brew at White Lion Brewing

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Groups & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Off Site

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Groups & Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join a lively discussion with other book lovers and growth-minded individuals, and enjoy your favorite brew, too!

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Herbs for Relaxation and Stress Relief

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join experienced herbalist Jade Alicandro for a session on herbs for relaxation and stress relief - and leave with an herbal tea supply you will mix yourself!

All supplies are provided. Registration is required.

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Bomba Pop Up Class with the Community Music School of Springfield

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

East Springfield Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Library Location: East Springfield Branch

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Chair Yoga

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

MS Community Room at Mason Square Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Mason Square Branch

Room: MS Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Health & Wellness, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Stop by the branch on Monday afternoons for Chair Yoga! Chair Yoga is an accessible and inclusive movement practice that uses standard chairs to support gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and relaxation.

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First-time Home Buyer Information Session

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults

Registration Open

Library Location: Central Library

Room: CL Community Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Classes & Workshops

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to get on the path to homeownership with Dawn Creighton of Liberty Bank and Araceli Rivera of Wayfinders!

Photograph of young children interacting with a large drum.

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

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Children's Room at Sixteen Acres Branch

Program Type:

Storytimes & Playgroups

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytimes & Playgroups

Event Details:

Experience the Community Music School of Springfield at the library!

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Time	Sun (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
All Day		Closing Patriot's Day All Day All Branches Branches: Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events Description: The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.
9 am						Closing Staff Event 9:00am–1:00pm Some Branches Branches: Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch Description: The library is closed this morning for a staff event. It will open at 1pm.
10 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 10:30am–11:30am Adults East Springfield Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.
11 am					This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Indian Orchard Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Join us for adaptable chair yoga! Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. The instructor is Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Learn Tai Chi 11:30am–12:30pm Teens, Adults East Springfield Branch 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: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join experienced Tai Chi practitioner and instructor Emanuel Brown for a beginner-friendly class series for teens 16+ and adults of all ages. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration for this event is required due to space constraints.
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Western Mass Food Bank Cooking Class Series 1:30pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group At Capacity 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, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Western Mass Food Bank Cooking Class Series 1:30pm–3:30pm Children, Tweens, Teens Mason Square Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group At Capacity 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, Teens Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids become chefs for the day! This class is designed to build confidence in the kitchen through an interactive demonstration and cooking experience.
2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Microwave Meals 3:15pm–4:30pm Tweens, Teens Forest Park Branch This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled 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: Classes & Workshops, Food & Cooking, Health & Wellness Event Details: Hungry after school? Not sure what to make? Come learn easy microwave recipes with simple ingredients!
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Learn the Basic Art of Meditation 6:15pm–7:15pm Adults Sixteen Acres Branch At Capacity Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled 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: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is optional. Please register if you would like to receive an automated reminder.