Cozy Corner

Cozy Corner- This program is a story hour. 2-3 stories, song/group activities followed with 2 table activities.  Meets in the community room for infants-A ge 5 and their caregivers.  Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of...More

Cozy Corner- This program is a story hour. 2-3 stories, song/group activities followed with 2 table activities.  Meets in the community room for infants-A ge 5 and their caregivers.  Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care . Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Paws and Pages

Paws and Pages meets on Thursday, November 21st from 4:00-5:00 in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room.  Come relax and read to a therapy dog!  Research has shown that reading aloud to a therapy dog helps improve reading skills and confidence.  Barbara Laborde...More

Paws and Pages meets on Thursday, November 21st from 4:00-5:00 in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room.  Come relax and read to a therapy dog!  Research has shown that reading aloud to a therapy dog helps improve reading skills and confidence.  Barbara Laborde brings Gallifrey from American Poodles at Work to listen to your stories!  Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Musical Petting Zoo

Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents:A Musical Petting Zoo!.Thursday, November 21st from 5:30-6:30, Grades K-5 and their families are invited. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a...More

Springfield Symphony Orchestra presents:A Musical Petting Zoo!.Thursday, November 21st from 5:30-6:30, Grades K-5 and their families are invited. After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum. Here’s your chance to try an instrument in a judgment-free zone that encourages exploration and excitement!Contact: Katie Smith : 5088857513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Parent/Child Playgroup

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their...More

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their caregivers.Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care . Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Pause: Meditation

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week. ...More

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week.  Facilitated by Wendy O’Leary.Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Library Main Floor

Library Open 10:00 - 1:00

The Library is open today from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.Library closes at 1:00 and re-opens Monday, December 2, 2019. []

Library Closed

Library Closed until Monday, December 2, 2019Happy Thanksgiving. []

Parent/Child Playgroup

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their...More

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their caregivers.Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care . Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Spencer Writers Group

Spencer Writers Group.All genres of writers Adults (Grades 9+) are invited the FIRST Monday of each month (unless there is a holiday the second Monday) from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Come prepared to write! Light refreshments will be served. Register today! Questions? ...More

Spencer Writers Group.All genres of writers Adults (Grades 9+) are invited the FIRST Monday of each month (unless there is a holiday the second Monday) from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Come prepared to write! Light refreshments will be served. Register today! Questions?  Contact Sharon Legasey at shamrocks_1@hotmail.com.Contact: Denise : 5088857513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Meeting Room

Toddler Story Hour

The Postmaster visits the library today!  Meet the postmaster, write holiday letters, and give them to the postmaster for delivery!Toddler Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:45 for all toddlers and their caregivers aged 18-35 months by September 1,...More

The Postmaster visits the library today!  Meet the postmaster, write holiday letters, and give them to the postmaster for delivery!Toddler Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:45 for all toddlers and their caregivers aged 18-35 months by September 1, 2019.  Come and have some fun! You can register ahead of time or on the day you come.Contact: Katie Kristoff : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Preschool Story Hour

The Postmaster visits the library today!  Meet the postmaster, write holiday letters,and give them to the postmaster for delivery!Preschool Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 11:00-12:00 for all preschoolers aged 3 years (by September 1st) and up.  Caregivers are...More

The Postmaster visits the library today!  Meet the postmaster, write holiday letters,and give them to the postmaster for delivery!Preschool Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 11:00-12:00 for all preschoolers aged 3 years (by September 1st) and up.  Caregivers are encouraged to particpate in the program with their child. (Younger siblings are welcome to lap sit with their caregivers if they can or they are welcome to join you in the adjoining children's room if they cannot.  Crafts will be reserved for Pre-schoolers). Come and have some fun! You can register ahead of time or on the day you come.Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Happiness Trap Book Group

Happiness Trap Book Group with Wendy O'Leary.Please plan to attend all 8 sessions (1/month)Workshops are held the SECOND Tuesday of each month October - May  (except Dec. & Jan.): December 3, January  7, February  11, March 10, April 14 & May 12 1:30 pm –3:00...More

Happiness Trap Book Group with Wendy O'Leary.Please plan to attend all 8 sessions (1/month)Workshops are held the SECOND Tuesday of each month October - May  (except Dec. & Jan.): December 3, January  7, February  11, March 10, April 14 & May 12 1:30 pm –3:00 pm Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org []

Imagination Station

Edible Craft:  Build your own edible cabin!  Imagination Station meets on Tuesdays from 4:00-4:45 pm in th Community Room.  Children in grades K-5 are welcome.Contact: Amy Paul : 5088857513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Computer Class--CANCELLED

FREE Adult Computer Classes .December class cancelled.Next Class will be held January 8, 2020On the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month. Adults are invited to FREE beginner/intermediate computer classes! We offer free classes to answer your questions on computer and...More

FREE Adult Computer Classes .December class cancelled.Next Class will be held January 8, 2020On the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month. Adults are invited to FREE beginner/intermediate computer classes! We offer free classes to answer your questions on computer and technology related devices. Bring your lap top, camera, phone… or use one of the library’s lap tops. If you’re not sure what you want to learn, come on down and we’ll show you some fun stuff – ways to keep in touch with your children, friends, grandchildren and more!Classes are held on the Library's Main Floor in the Teen Spot.Contact: Denise : 5088857513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Computer]

Teen Area

Pause: Meditation

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week. ...More

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week.  Facilitated by Wendy O’Leary.Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Library Main Floor

Crafternoon

Crafternoon with Ms. Diane!  What will you create this week?  What materials will you use?  Whether you use paint, paper, glue, chalk, markers, crayons, yarn, ribbons, wallpaper, you name it--- it is bound to be filled with creativity.  Bring your curiosity and your...More

Crafternoon with Ms. Diane!  What will you create this week?  What materials will you use?  Whether you use paint, paper, glue, chalk, markers, crayons, yarn, ribbons, wallpaper, you name it--- it is bound to be filled with creativity.  Bring your curiosity and your ideas.  We'll provide the supplies!Open to anyone in grades K-5 from 4:00-4:45 on WednesdaysContact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Music and Movement

Get up and move with Deb Hudgins’ music and movement program “Jingle Bell Jump.”  This program is open to all toddler and pre-K children and their families.  Meets in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room from 10:00-10:45. This program is sponsored by Community...More

Get up and move with Deb Hudgins’ music and movement program “Jingle Bell Jump.”  This program is open to all toddler and pre-K children and their families.  Meets in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room from 10:00-10:45. This program is sponsored by Community Connections and the Friends of the Richard Sugden Library.Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Parent/Child Playgroup

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their...More

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their caregivers.Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care . Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Trustee Meeting

See or email Cheryl at cdonahue@cwmars.org to be added to the agenda.Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Trustees]

Toddler Story Hour

Are you looking for something fun to do with your toddler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Toddler Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:45...More

Are you looking for something fun to do with your toddler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Toddler Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:45 for all toddlers and their caregivers aged 18-35 months by September 1, 2019.  Come and have some fun! You can register ahead of time or on the day you come.Contact: Katie Kristoff : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Preschool Story Hour

Are you looking for something fun to do with your Preschooler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Preschool Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from...More

Are you looking for something fun to do with your Preschooler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Preschool Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 11:00-12:00 for all preschoolers aged 3 years (by September 1st) and up.  Caregivers are encouraged to particpate in the program with their child. (Younger siblings are welcome to lap sit with their caregivers if they can or they are welcome to join you in the adjoining children's room if they cannot.  Crafts will be reserved for Pre-schoolers). Come and have some fun! You can register ahead of time or on the day you come.Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Imagination Station

Sculpt Stonehenge with Dough! Welcome Winter Solstice!  Imagination Station meets on Tuesdays from 4:00-4:45 pm in th Community Room.  Children in grades K-5 are welcome.Contact: Amy Paul : 5088857513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Pause: Meditation

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week. ...More

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week.  Facilitated by Wendy O’Leary.Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Library Main Floor

Crafternoon

Crafternoon with Ms. Diane!  What will you create this week?  What materials will you use?  Whether you use paint, paper, glue, chalk, markers, crayons, yarn, ribbons, wallpaper, you name it--- it is bound to be filled with creativity.  Bring your curiosity and your...More

Crafternoon with Ms. Diane!  What will you create this week?  What materials will you use?  Whether you use paint, paper, glue, chalk, markers, crayons, yarn, ribbons, wallpaper, you name it--- it is bound to be filled with creativity.  Bring your curiosity and your ideas.  We'll provide the supplies!Open to anyone in grades K-5 from 4:00-4:45 on WednesdaysContact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room