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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Baby Kneads- Baby Sign Language Series
Baby Kneads- American Sign Language Signs class taught by Sheryl White. This 4-week series is designed to teach caregivers how to teach your baby sign language, explain the benefits and research for caregivers. Caregivers then get a turn learning signs while interacting......More
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Wednesday June 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
MOMS Moving Forward
first time homebuying process
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Crafty Wednesdays
Come visit the Mason Square Branch Library for some crafting! Every 1st Wednesday we'll make a different craft to take home! Some examples are painting, candle making and slime! For t(w)eens, ages 10-14. From 3-4:30PM.
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 3:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
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Wednesday June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Tea Talks
Sample different types of teas and relax with us, and learn about tea cultures around the world! All ages welcome.
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Wednesday June 5 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Library Commission Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Springfield City Library Commission
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Wednesday June 5 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Center for New Americans ESOL Class
ESOL class for refugees
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Wednesday June 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Books & Brew
Join a lively discussion with other book lovers, and enjoy your favorite brew too. Books & Brew meets in person at Nathan Bill's Restaurant in Springfield. First Wednesday of each month | Adults 21+June's book: Apples Never Fall by Liane MoriartyFrom Liane Moriarty, the......More
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Thursday June 6 9:30am - 1:30pm EDT
1199SEIU NHO Full
New Hire Orientation for PCAs
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Wiggle Worms Storytime
Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. Siblings welcome!
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Thursday June 6 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Family Yoga
Family yoga class.
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tech a Break
To provide digital literacy skills training and support to our older adult learners.
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Thursday June 6 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 June 6 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
River of Dreams: Billy Joel Tribute Band
Join us for an evening with a special performance by River of Dreams: A Billy Joel Tribute Band in the Discovery Garden.River of Dreams is an authentic Billy Joel Tribute whose shows are a true representation of Billy's band's live performances. Please come join us for ......More
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Friday June 7 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 June 7 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 June 7 11:00am - 11:45am 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 June 7 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 June 7 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday June 7 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Gaming Friday
Nothing to do before the weekend? Don't want to spend your summer gaming alone? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash tournament. We'll be gaming every Friday this summer! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.
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Friday June 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Job Corps Information Table
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
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Friday June 7 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 June 7 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 June 7 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 June 7 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Any Movie Discussion Club
Anime Day. Discuss movies and show off your movie trivia knowledge. Teens and Adults 13+.
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Saturday June 8 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting
Ward 7 Democratic Committee Meeting
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Saturday June 8 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Medicare Educational Meeting
Educational Medicare Information
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Saturday June 8 11:30am - 1:30pm EDT
Discover Your Saturday
Join us for Saturday morning cartoons at the library! We will have a cereal bar set up and plenty of comfy chairs.
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Saturday June 8 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
LBS Meeting
Monthly meeting
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Saturday June 8 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Write Up Springfield
To take the time to write for a period of time and then share the writing with the group who will give positive feedback. We have been together for six years.
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen RPG Club
Do you love creating stories? Do you imagine yourself the hero in your favorite stories? Do you like games where you tackle a problem as a group? Then table top RPG may be for you! Join us as we play through a world of danger and fantasy across the summer!
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Discover a Local Author: Larry Spotted Crow Mann
Join us for this exciting event with a local author! Larry Spotted Crow Mann, a Hassanamisco Nipmuc citizen, will be at the library to share his book, "The Adventures of Kehteau." The event will feature a book talk, a meet and greet, and a book signing.
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Sunday June 9 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
PSL Candidacy Class #7
Educational event for new members of the organization.
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Sunday June 9 1:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Natural Childbirth Education Class
to offer natural childbirth ed classes to the Springfield Community.
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Monday June 10 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Home City Families: Family Storytime
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 June 10 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 June 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Marvel Trivia Night
Hey true believers! Come show off your knowledge of all things Marvel- comics, tv shows, and movies! Win fantastic prizes! For Teens 12-18.
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Monday June 10 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 June 10 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
New Hire Orientation 2
New Hire Orientation 2 for PCAs
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Monday June 10 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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Monday June 10 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Discover the Music Makers - Specifix
Join us for an evening of music and discussion with some of Springfield's emerging artists!Solomon Jones - aka Specifix - is an East Coast producer and bassist. He mixes warm tones with spacy and earthy elements to get a unique and personal sound that is very rooted in ......More
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Stompers Storytime
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 June 11 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Music Fun With Tom Sieling
Find your voice this summer! Sing along with Tom on this interactive excursion that will have you movin' and groovin' to your favorite kids' tunes.
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Tuesday June 11 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Discover Tiny Tots Sensory Fun!
Bring your little ones for some sensory fun this fall and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!Every other Tuesday in the Forest Park children's activity room, we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, b......More
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 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 June 11 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+. June's theme will be 1980s trivia!
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Tuesday June 11 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Open Studio Tuesdays
Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can 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 aspiring m......More
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Tuesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Creative Tuesdays
Stop by for an afternoon of crafting fun at the library! We bring the supplies and snacks, you bring the creativity.
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Tuesday June 11 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 June 12 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 June 12 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 June 12 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 June 12 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party
Join us to celebrate Summer Reading with a Kickoff party. There will be games, crafts, raffles, and refreshments.
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Wednesday June 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Baby Kneads- Baby Sign Language Series
Baby Kneads- American Sign Language Signs class taught by Sheryl White. This 4-week series is designed to teach caregivers how to teach your baby sign language, explain the benefits and research for caregivers. Caregivers then get a turn learning signs while interacting......More
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Job Corps Information Table
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Discover Adventure: Booked into Summer Craft-a-long
Bored this summer without your friends? Don't have any plans? Do you want to escape into another world? Dive into your favorite stories this summer by making exciting crafts every other week that will be sure to cure those summertime blues!
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Wednesday June 12 3:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
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Wednesday June 12 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Discover the Musical Petting Zoo
The Musical Petting Zoo is a fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments. 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 discover an instrume......More
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 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 June 12 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Come celebrate the beginning of summer and our annual summer reading program! There will be refreshments, kids' crafts and activities, music, and a special guest salsa dance lesson taught by Roshay's Latin Dance Classes!
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Wednesday June 12 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 June 12 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Center for New Americans ESOL Class
ESOL class for refugees
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Wednesday June 12 5:45pm - 8:00pm EDT
EFP Civic Association Meeting
Meeting of the East Forest Park Civic Association
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Wednesday June 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Discover Diamond Art - Make Celestial Bookmarks
Discover the popular pastime of diamond art! Join us for an evening of creating beautiful bookmarks that match the night sky. Adults 18+.
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Thursday June 13 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 June 13 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 June 13 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Tiny Tots Sensory Fun
Bring your little ones for some sensory fun and let us worry about cleaning up the mess!Every other Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly sensory activities to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.Weather permitting, this program w......More
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Wiggle Worms Storytime
Join us each week for a quiet and sensory friendly storytime for babies and toddlers who are not yet walking. Siblings welcome!
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Thursday June 13 1:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party
Discover your summer and celebrate the start of Summer Reading at the Forest Park Library.Drop in from 1-3pm to sign up and ask librarians any questions about Summer Reading and Beanstack. From 3-6 join us for games and snacks to kick off our favorite time of year!
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Thursday June 13 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 June 13 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 June 13 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Sensory Playgroup
Join us in a sensory friendly space to read together, make friends, and explore sensory activities. This program is inclusive, but primarily created with children on the Autism Spectrum in mind. For ages 3 and up.
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Thursday June 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Mason Square Bingo!
Join us for a thrilling evening of Bingo at the Mason Square Library! Test your luck, have fun, and win exciting prizes with friends and fellow community members.
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Friday June 14 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 June 14 11:00am - 11:45am 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 June 14 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 June 14 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday June 14 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 June 14 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 June 14 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Snack Attack
Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for kids 6 and up.
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Friday June 14 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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Saturday June 15 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 June 15 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 share some fun stories with you. Children are also welcome to take a turn reading aloud on their own to Cadence....More
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Saturday June 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Teddy Bear Picnic at the East Forest Park Library
Bring a blanket, snacks and a snuggly teddy bear or your favorite stuffed friend to our library lawn for stories, songs and surprises! If it rains, we'll picnic indoors.Inclement weather location: The Children's Room
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Saturday June 15 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
Queer Book Club
Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one (or all!) of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon's cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss. Adults 18+.Registration is optional, but you'll receive reminders and book choices ......More
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Field Day: Summer Reading Kickoff
Join us for an afternoon of outdoor fun and games to kick off summer Reading! We'll have relays, chalk, bubbles, popsicles, and prizes!