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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 - 12:00pm EDT
Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting
Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting
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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 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 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
PSL Candidacy Class #6
Educational event for new members of the organization.
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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
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Monday May 13 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 13 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 Ac......More
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Monday May 13 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 13 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Advisory: Teen Choice Day
We're inviting all 13-18 year old to suggest super fun activities they would like to see at the library. Talk with your local branch librarian or connect with us through polls, suggestion boxes and more.
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Monday May 13 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 13 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 13 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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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Silent Book Club
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Come to meet new people and leave with new book recommenda......More
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Tuesday May 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
YPS Leadership Luncheon
Leadership Luncheon for YPS organization.
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Tuesday May 14 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group
Explore great books, join a lively discussion, and meet others who enjoy reading too. New members are always welcome! Meets online at noon on the second Tuesday of every month. Library copies of the book are available at the Central Library's second-floor Circulation De......More
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Tuesday May 14 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 14 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 14 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 14 1:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Flower Power
Do you love flowers but can't have them? If so, never fear! You can create all kinds of amazing flowers of all different colors at the Brightwood Branch Library! And the best part? You never have to water them!
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Tuesday May 14 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 14 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Golden Age Trivia
Come to the East Forest Park library for a golden trivia afternoon – the 2nd Tuesday of every month. We’ll have snacks, fun facts, and a great time! Recommended age 55+. May's theme will be 1970s trivia!
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Tuesday May 14 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 14 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 May 14 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Crafternoon for Kids
Visit the Forest Park Branch library each month to try out a new craft! Craft your cares away together by trying new projects and learning new skills. Learn the basics of sewing, make a memorizing glitter bottle, or start a family of pet rocks. Check back each month to ......More
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Wednesday May 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 3:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Pioneer Valley Montessori School Art Show 2024
Pioneer Valley Montessori School Art Show
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Wednesday May 15 3:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
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Wednesday May 15 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 15 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 15 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 15 5:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Stories of Living and Dying
Join us to discuss our mortality openly and without judgment. Maggid Jim Brulé will be reading from his book Stories from the Heart: Journey into Dying and Living and discussing his work as an end-of-life doula. See more at the book's website: https://storiesoftheheartb......More
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Wednesday May 15 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Discover Springfield Birding!
Join us at parks around Springfield to discover local birds and our city's beautiful places to view them. Based on the Great Springfield Birding Trail, this program will meet once a month for five months (May-September) at different parks around the City. The program wi......More
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Wednesday May 15 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Center for New Americans ESOL Class
ESOL class for refugees
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Wednesday May 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Adult Board Game Night
Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.
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Thursday May 16 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club
Love to read? If so, then meet us at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center for our monthly Book Club, where we delve into the heart of historical fiction, non-fiction, and even memoir. Adults 18+
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Thursday May 16 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 16 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 16 12:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
CPR AHA renewal course
Western MA American Heart Association Instructor monitoring and renewal
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Thursday May 16 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 16 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 16 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Game Night
Want to play a Game?!Come hang out in our teen room for snacks and fun with board games, puzzles, card games, magic and more!We take suggestions for any games you want to play!Ages 10+ welcome!
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Thursday May 16 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 16 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Sector F Meeting
The primary purpose of the beat community meeting is to allow beat residents, other community stakeholders, and police to discuss chronic problems on the beat and to engage in problem-solving. Beat community meetings provide an opportunity for police and community resid......More
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Friday May 17 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Legacy Academy Family Empowerment Council Meeting
Family Empowerment Council Meeting
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Friday May 17 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 17 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 17 10:00am - 11:15am 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 17 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 17 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday May 17 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 17 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 17 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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Friday May 17 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Switch Gaming On Fridays
On Fridays we will play Mario Kart, Mario Party and Super Smash Bros Ultimate, on our brand new Switch. Bring your own controllers for 2+ multiplayer games. 3-5pm.
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Friday May 17 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Letter S Storytime and Craft
Celebrate the stupendous letter S. We'll read some stories about snakes, sheep, and stars followed by an S-themed craft. All participants will receive a play scarf and shaker egg to take home! Ideal for ages 2-6 with all children welcome.
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Saturday May 18 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 May 18 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 18 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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Monday May 20 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 20 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 20 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 May 20 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 20 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 20 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dryden Memorial School for a Movie Viewing for families
We will have a showing of The Right to Read movie for our Dryden School Community. The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-l......More
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Monday May 20 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 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
What's Cooking Cookbook Club
Every month we make the same dish and compare how it was made. The third Tuesday of each month online via zoom - click to join!
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Tuesday May 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
C3 Community Police Meetings
C3 Community Police Meetings
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Tuesday May 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
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Tuesday May 21 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 May 21 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Eager Readers Book Group
The group reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. The book club members jointly choose upcoming books. No registration required, just drop by.May's BookFaith Bass Darling’s Last Garage Sale by Fredrik......More