Read, Build, Play

Read Build Play- STEM based activities. A variety of building materials to help develop concepts in Science,Technology, engineering and Mathematics with a story,song and 2 table activities.  Meets in the community room for infants-Age 5 and their...More

Read Build Play- STEM based activities. A variety of building materials to help develop concepts in Science,Technology, engineering and Mathematics with a story,song and 2 table activities.  Meets in the community room 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

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]

Sounds of the 60s & 70s

Sounds of the 60s & 70s.Monday, November 18, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Adults (Grades 7+) are invited to a  FREE concert!  Join us in listening to a jukebox of memories from the stars of pop, light rock, and easy-listening. Dan Kirouac plays songs with vocals and...More

Sounds of the 60s & 70s.Monday, November 18, 2019 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Adults (Grades 7+) are invited to a  FREE concert!  Join us in listening to a jukebox of memories from the stars of pop, light rock, and easy-listening. Dan Kirouac plays songs with vocals and keyboard..Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org []

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

Touchdown! Come learn how to play tabletop football!  Imagination Station meets on Tuesdays from 4:00-4:45pm in the Community Room.  All children ages K-5 are welcome.Contact: Amy Paul : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

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

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

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