Springfield City Library
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Romance Book Club
We discuss a different romance novel each month - our choices explore all the sub-genres, and a wide representation of characters. One Saturday a month, online via Zoom. Register if you'd like to be added to our email list, but no registration is required - just join us......More
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Saturday April 20 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Adult D&D
Do you want to try Dungeons & Dragons but donât know how to start? Do you remember playing, but donât have a group to play with now? Come to the East Forest Park libraryâs Dungeons & Dragons for Adults group! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.
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Saturday April 20 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Our Kids Play Group
Children can develop their problem solving abilities, gross/fine motors and interacting with others all in a fun environment that excludes harsh weather conditions.
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Saturday April 20 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
Furry Tales - Reading with Duchess
Read your favorite stories alongside Duchess, the Yorkshire Terrier! Reading aloud to a registered therapy dog helps improve literacy skills and boost confidence. Bring your own book or choose from the library's collection. For more information, please contact 413-263-6......More
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Sunday April 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Rotunda Rhythms: Three of Cups
For over 35 years, Three of Cups has been performing traditional folk music from the U.K., Ireland, and the U.S. Their lively and lovely vocals, fiddle, and guitar have taken them from the decks of the Mayflower II to coffeehouses, historic sites, and concert series acr......More
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Monday April 22 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Sole Union Meeting
Sole union meeting
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Mobile Farmers Market
The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop every other Monday. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods. The truck will continue making stops outside the library at Sixteen ......More
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Earth Day Gardens
Celebrate Earth Day by planting a garden. All materials will be provided.
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 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 April 22 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 April 23 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 April 23 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 April 23 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 resear......More
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Tuesday April 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
MOMS Moving Forward
Orientation EforAll
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Tuesday April 23 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 April 23 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 April 23 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 April 23 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 April 23 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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Tuesday April 23 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 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 April 24 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 April 24 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 Spring......More
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Sewing Basics for Kids
Children can learn the basics of sewing at the Forest Park Library! This program is ideal for beginners. We will review all the basics of sewing, and the process of a project. Return every month to learn a new stitch, or work on a project with some guidance. Ideal for c......More
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Wednesday April 24 3:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Make Your Own Fantastical Fairy and Gnome Garden
Welcome Spring with your own Fantastical Fairy, or Gnome Garden. Using natural and supplied figures create a magical space for a gnome or fairy. For ages 12-18. Indian Orchard Library, Wednesday, April 24th, 4-6pm. Supplies are limited, preregistration is strongly encou......More
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 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, Â If you can't make it we will have take and......More
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Wednesday April 24 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud Club
We'll read together a Choose Your Own Adventure and decide as a group our fate. We will have science projects that accompany the book. Â As we meet over the year you can fill up your CYOA passport. Once your passport is full, hand it in to win CYOA prizes. For ages 7-13......More
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Wednesday April 24 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Center for New Americans ESOL Class
ESOL class for refugees
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Wednesday April 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Adult Trivia Night
Come to the East Forest Park library for adult trivia night â the 4th Wednesday of every month. Weâll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Ages 18+. April's theme will be general trivia!
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Thursday April 25 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
ABA Staff Training
Staff training for safety working with clients with autism in their homes
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
MCAS Proctor
Proctoring MCAS for a Virtual School
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Thursday April 25 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Circle Time Fun
Come join us for education fun and learning at a librarian facilitated playgroup! Â An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children. Â No registration required, just drop in. Birth to 5 years, siblings welcome.
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Thursday April 25 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. Â Where regular classes may be more limi......More
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Thursday April 25 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 and color your stress away. (Please ask for supplies in the Children's Room.)
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Thursday April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 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 April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Domino Makers Club!
Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own! Be sure to attend each session, as the sessions will build.
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Make It, Mend It, Sew It
Learn to sew at the Mason Square Library! Join Miss Laura and Miss Cora as we make beautiful journaling bookmarks. Space is limited. To sign up, visit our library's front desk, give us a call, or register on our website.
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Friday April 26 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Legacy Academy Family Empowerment Council Meeting
meeting for the Legacy Academy Family Empowerment Council.
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Friday April 26 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 April 26 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 April 26 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 April 26 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday April 26 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kaaren Bekken
student assessment
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Friday April 26 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 April 26 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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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Special Needs Caregiver Resource Group
Join us at the library with other caregivers to share information about community resources and events for children and teens with special needs. Sensory toys will be available for kids to explore. Refreshments will be provided.
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 11:30am - 2:00pm EDT
Local Author Fair
Come to the Local Author Fair to meet recently published authors and enjoy their works in this showcase of local talent and achievement. Authors will be on-hand to meet the public, discuss their books, and sell and sign copies. With a wide selection, there's likely to b......More
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Saturday April 27 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
PSL Candidacy Class #5
Educational event for new members of the organization
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
How to Use Active Listening to Become an Effective Communicator
Active listening skills are essential whether you are an executive, manager, or worker. Possessing these skills will also help you in your personal life. This free hour-long workshop will be led by certified active listening instructor Stacy Pringle.
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Woodworking - Adult & Teen Crafternoon
Craft your own phone stand and coaster! Miniature shabby-chic with a pallet style chair for your phone. Works with all phone manufacturers
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Make a Tie Dye Teen-shirt
Design your own beautiful Tye-Dye shirt with materials we'll provide in the teen room!
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 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 April 29 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Race Day Pool Noodle Ponies
Create a pool noodle pony all decked out for the Big Race! Perfect for the horse-lover, it's set to ride or be put out to pasture. What will you name yours?
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Monday April 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Domino Makers Club!
Join us to build and create with Dominoes! This program is open to kids in grades 2nd-8th and will teach kids some basic domino-building skills, as well as give them an opportunity to build on their own! Be sure to attend each session, as the sessions will build.
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
S.A.N.E Western Mass Writers Meet Up!
SANE, or Support and Accountability in Novel Editing, is a year-round extension group of the NaNoWriMo region of Western Massachusetts. If you have participated in NaNo, plan to participate in NaNo, or never want to participate in NaNo, you are welcome at SANE. Having a......More
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 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.