Liberty Branch
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Wednesday May 1 through May 11
Mothers Day Cards
Mother's Day is May 12. Drop by and make a card for a special mom, grandma, aunt or friend. All supplies are included.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Home City Families: Baby & Me Playgroup
Do you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child. A wonderful opportunity to connect with other families with young children! Bring your own ......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Friday May 3 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
TECCA School Screening for Multilingual Learners
Screening ML students who attend TECCA virtually and live in the Springfield area.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Home City Families: Baby and Me Playgroup
Event DetailsDo you have an infant under 12 months (pre-walker)? Join us for some fun and socializing. Developmentally appropriate toys and materials available for you to use with your child. A wonderful opportunity to connect with other families with young children! Br......More
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Friday May 3 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Chair Yoga
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration required! Ages 18+
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Friday May 3 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Friday May 3 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday May 3 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Home City Families Playgroup
No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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Friday May 3 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club
It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome! Bring a friend or make one while you're here.
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Friday May 3 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Game Day
End of the week blues got you down? Visit the Forest Park branch every other Friday after school for some gaming fun in the teen area! We'll have a variety of board and card games along with our Nintendo Switch! For t(w)eens, ages 11-18. From 3-5PM.
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Saturday May 4 All Day
Free Comic Book Day
Stop by the library to celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We'll have games, crafts, and a selection of FREE COMICS for children, teens and adults! While supplies last.
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Saturday May 4 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Discover Needle Felting: Bee with Flowers
Join us for a delightful needle felting class where you get to make your own adorable fuzzy bee using wool fibers. In addition, you'll also create beautiful flowers for this friendly little pollinator to buzz around. Gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away......More
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Read with Cadence the Dog!
Come to a special experience for pre-readers and practiced readers of all ages! Our guests Megan and her certified therapy dog Cadence will read some relaxing stories with you. Children are also welcome to take a turn sharing a book individually with Cadence. Reading w......More
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Springfield Democratic City Committee Quarter 2 Meeting
Quarter 2 Meeting of the Springfield Democratic City Committee
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: The Series
We're going back in time to learn all about the classic tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons. From creating characters to learning about the Dungeon Master, this series will inspire you to play, play and play! For ages 12-18. The last Saturday of the month.
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Saturday May 4 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Adult D&D
Do you want to try Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know how to start? Do you remember playing, but don’t have a group to play with now? Come to the East Forest Park library’s Dungeons & Dragons for Adults group! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.
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Saturday May 4 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Star Wars Day!
Star Wars Day Celebration! Join us for themed snacks, crafts, and games while we discuss our favorite Star Wars characters. Visit us you will, celebrate you must. All ages welcome. May the fourth be with you!
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Monday May 6 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Home City Families Playgroup
No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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Monday May 6 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Staff meeting re: Adult Info Services
Staff department meeting
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Code Builders 2.0
Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.Several of our resources use video clips for instruction ......More
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Monday May 6 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Chess Knights
Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment.
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Monday May 6 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
New Horizons Group
Support group for men and women seeking answers to different life-challenging situations through sharing, reading, and engaging in conversations.
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Monday May 6 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
My Own Creation Mondays
Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For teens and adults of all experience levels.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Budding Bookworms Storytime
Every Tuesday morning. Geared toward children pre-k and under with accompanying adults, but older siblings welcome!
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Home City Families Playgroup
No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Wee Ones: Storytime and Playgroup
Wee Ones is a special storytime developed for toddlers that encourages interaction through stories, music and play. Come have fun while building early literacy and social skills. For children and their caregivers.
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Tuesday May 7 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Ask a Law Librarian
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. Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask the Law Librarian any legal researc......More
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Tuesday May 7 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Home City Families Playgroup
Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.
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Tuesday May 7 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Tuesday May 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Tuesday May 7 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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Tuesday May 7 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Tuesday May 7 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Lego Questers of Indian Orchard
Are you up to the LEGO Challenge? Join other LEGO Questers in building our Challenge of the month, or build your own. Tuesdays, 3-5 pm. Indian Orchard branch. For ages 5 and up.
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Home City Families Gross Motor Play Group
Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children th......More
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Wednesday May 8 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Memory Cafe
The café is an opportunity to socialize and participate in an activity in an accepting environment. This program is free and open to family, friends, caregivers, and their loved ones of all ages with memory loss.
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Make a Mother's Day Votive for Mom or Grandma!
Make a lovely votive jar for your mom, grandma, aunt, abuela, or any super-heroine in your life for Mother's Day. For ages 11-18, Wednesday May 8th, 3-5:30 pm. Indian Orchard Community Room. For more information please call (413)263-6846.
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mobile Farmers Market
The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. The truck will continue making stops outside the library at East Springfie......More
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Wednesday May 8 3:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Crafting Circle
Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, but feel free to bring your own crafting projects to work on. Snacks will be provided!
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Teen Night
Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages
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. Every Wednesday from 4-6, If you can't make it we will have take and ......More
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Wednesday May 8 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
I Said What I Said, I Wrote What I Meant: Poetry as Emotional Support
For all our teens in grades 9-12, join us for an afternoon of poetry and spoken work presented by the Youth Mental Health Coalition and Tools for Success, LLC. Experience how creative outlets can help us with our emotional wellness.
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Wednesday May 8 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Center for New Americans ESOL Class
ESOL class for refugees
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Wednesday May 8 5:45pm - 8:00pm EDT
EFP Civic Association Meeting
Meeting of the East Forest Park Civic Association
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Thursday May 9 9:30am - 1:30pm EDT
1199SEIU NHO Full
New Hire Orientation for PCAs
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
The Any Book Club
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed. In rotation with one another, members review books they've read recently so others can lea......More
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Circle Time Fun
Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. No registration required, just drop in. Birth to 5 years, siblings welcome.
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Thursday May 9 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Chair Yoga for Seniors and Friends
Join us for 45 minutes of outdoor chair yoga lead by Cindy Senk, a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor. Using gentle stretching while seated,chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Where regular classes may be more limit......More
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Thursday May 9 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club
We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.
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Thursday May 9 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Sew Fun! Drop-In
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!Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
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Thursday May 9 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Freestyle Lego Club
Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. Each Thursday anyone interested is invited to create their ow......More
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Thursday May 9 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
After School Cafe
Come and browse from a sample of English and Spanish titles, fiction and nonfiction, waiting for you to check out and read.
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Plant a Flower & Paint a Pot
Join us for a delightful gardening and art experience at the Mason Square Library! Patrons of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the joy of planting flowers and adding a personal touch by painting their very own pots.
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
MA Environmental Justice Council Public Meeting
The Environmental Justice Council (EJC) is appointed by the Governor and chaired by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA). The EJC was created pursuant to Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2021, An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts......More
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Thursday May 9 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Any Movie Discussion Club
Discuss your favorite movies based on monthly themes and answer themed trivia. Please note that this is a discussion group, so we will talk about videos rather than watch them. Copies of DVDs can be checked out for individual use. Teens and Adults 13+.
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Home City Families: Happy Belly, Happy Baby Massage
Charlen Benoit, Heart and Healing Touch, presenting this class designed for babies 1 to 6 months (pre-crawlers only). This 1-hour class with baby, is a unique opportunity to learn techniques and special abdominal strokes designed to support coordination, balance and fle......More
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Friday May 10 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Diabetes Shoe Clinic
Shoe Clinic for Medicare beneficiaries
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Friday May 10 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Chair Yoga
Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration required! Ages 18+
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Friday May 10 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Knot Just Knitters
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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Friday May 10 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday May 10 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Home City Families Playgroup
No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.
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Friday May 10 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club
It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome! Bring a friend or make one while you're here.
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Friday May 10 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Read with Coach the Therapy Dog
Meet Coach, a specially trained certified therapy dog. This program helps encourage children to read by offering a non-judgmental, stress-free environment to practice. Reading aloud to Coach will help boost your child's self-esteem and confidence and increase literacy s......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Mother's Day Storytime
Come celebrate Mom and Mom shaped people with a Mother's Day Storytime!Recommended for ages 3-7, but all are welcome.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Central Library Building Tour
Join us for a rare tour of Springfield City Library's Central Library building at 220 State Street! This 1912 building, funded by Andrew Carnegie and the citizens of Springfield, is an important part of the downtown Springfield landscape - join us to learn all about it,......More
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Learn to Draw
Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art experience required. Three Dimensional Shapes Learn how to use lines and curves to draw ba......More
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting
Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Stained Glass - Adult & Teen Crafternoon
Make your own stained glass masterpiece using common household supplies
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Sunday May 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Rotunda Rhythms: The Marlborough St. Band
It's the return of the Rotunda Rhythms concert series at Central Library! Noah Staub and his local group The Marlborough St. Band with Special Guest Chestina Thrower will play rock and R&B for an uplifting good time! All ages are welcome.Note: Registration is optional, ......More