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Saturday June 1 through June 16
Father's Day Cards
Father's Day is June 16. Drop by any location and make a card for a special dad, grandpa, uncle, or friend in your life. All supplies are included.
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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!
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Monday June 17 through August 24
Discover Your Summer
Discover YOUR Summer at the Springfield City Library. Learn a skill. Be crafty. Find your passion. Attend free concerts and fun-filled events; or just read a good book! Win prizes for participation. Play along at: springfieldlibrary.beanstack.org, or pick up a paper for......More
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Learn in Motion Educational Gross Motor Program
Learn in Motion a gross motor program for children 1-5 helping children being active, practicing important life skill such as listening, following directions, sharing, taking turns and overcoming challenges with other children.
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Monday June 17 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 17 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 June 17 12:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Summer Reading Kickoff
Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! All ages are invited for a FREE fun filled event for the whole family!Event times: 12:00-1:00 Therapy Horses from Whispering Horse Farm 12:00-1:30 Sparky the Fire Dog from Springfield Fire Dept. ......More
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Monday June 17 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Discover Your Summer Kickoff Party
Celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program with bubbles on the lawn, popsicles, a summer scavenger hunt and a summer craft. There will be activities for the entire family while you sign up for summer reading club. In partnership with the Springfield Housing ......More
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Monday June 17 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Discover Henna
Join us as we welcome Carolyn from Magic Tree Henna who will be giving out free henna tattoos during our Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Come enjoy this amazing art form from a truly skilled artist.
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Monday June 17 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 17 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Discover Read-Aloud Fun
Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun! Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summer for the funniest, silliest storytimes ever. Listeners can kick off summer by recording thei......More
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Monday June 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Discover African Drumming and Movement Class
African dance and drumming bring people together in joy! In this class series, we will practice West African dance and drumming from Guinea and Mali, while having fun and playing together as a group. Kids will learn traditional dances, and release their energy with move......More
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Monday June 17 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 17 4:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
First Time Home Buyer Seminar
First Time Home Buyer Seminar / Understanding Credit Seminar
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Monday June 17 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
1199SEIU NHO1
New Hire Orientation 1 for PCAs
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Discover the Makerspace
The EFP Makerspace is open on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month!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......More
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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
C3 Community Police Meetings
C3 Community Police Meetings
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 2:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Discover Read-Aloud Fun
Reading aloud to young children is not only an important foundation for learning and development - it is also so much fun! Join us on the first two days of Discover Your Summer for the funniest, silliest storytimes ever. Listeners can kick off summer by recording thei......More
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Tuesday June 18 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 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Discover Your Kitchen for Kids!
Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Come learn how to make fun meals, drinks, and snacks. For kids ages 6-11.
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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 3:00pm - 6:00pm 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 25 years and older who have a disability to gain employment.
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Tuesday June 18 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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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Book Club - BYOB
BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!Didn't have time to do any pleasure reading during the week? Then read it during the meeting!Just looking for a quiet place......More
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Tuesday June 18 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.
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
Juneteenth
Closed for the holiday
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Shoe Clinic
diabetic footwear for Medicare beneficiaries
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Thursday June 20 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 20 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 20 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Family Yoga
family yoga class.
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Thursday June 20 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 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
SNAP Navigator/Program Assistant
Assist with SNAP Applications
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Thursday June 20 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 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Chalk the Walk
Celebrate the First Day of Summer! Express your voice through art as we decorate the sidewalk outside the Library's State Street entrance with sidewalk chalk. We provide the chalk; you provide the art. All ages.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
STCC Information Table
Stop by to learn about free job training and adult education classes offered by Springfield Technical Community College. Free classes include Basic Computer SkillsEnglish for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)Para Educator Training, HiSET/GED Exam Preparation, and ESOL ......More
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Thursday June 20 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Discover the Ocean and Swim with Rainbow Fish
Inspired by The Rainbow Fish book series, swim on into the Brightwood Branch to create your very own underwater friend! We'll paint all sorts of underwater critters on paper plates that will be sure to get you hyped up for that summer sunshine!
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Thursday June 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Recycle Mania in the Library
Come join for an afternoon of recycling art! We'll provide the old books, and the instructions to make crafts and blackout poetry from their pages! For Teens 12-18.
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Thursday June 20 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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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
An Evening with Mercury Stardust - Online
From TikTok stardom to full-blown author, join us virtually on June 20th at 7:00 PM as we welcome famous trans handywoman, Mercury Stardust! The Rowley Public Library, in conjunction with 50+ other libraries state-wide are proud to present an author talk & moderated Q&A......More
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Friday June 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday June 21 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 21 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 21 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 21 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 22 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Campfire Storytime with Ranger Susan
Ranger Susan from the Springfield Armory Museum will lead storytimes with activities. The themes will be based on Nature, animals and the Outdoors.
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Stonewall and the Mafia
Come join us at the Springfield Central Library for a fascinating event exploring the intersection of the Stonewall uprising and the mafia. Mafia historian, Justin Cascio, will speak about the impact of this pivotal moment in 20th-century history. Don't miss out on this......More
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Saturday June 22 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Discover Role-Playing Games
Do you want to explore new worlds, but aren’t sure where to start? Stop by the East Forest Park library on June 22nd for Role-Playing Game Day! We’ll have samples from role playing games for groups and for the solo explorer, along with a character-building station, snac......More
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Saturday June 22 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Jewelry Making Workshop: Bracelets and Earrings
Design and create your own bracelet and pair of earrings! Choose from a wide array of beads and charms to create unique pieces of jewelry. Try out using specialized tools for jewelry making and learn the basic skills! You will be able to create many different kinds of j......More
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Saturday June 22 12:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Springfield Recovery Cafe Listening Forum
hosting a listening forum for members of the Springfield Recovery community to identify needs, barriers and pinpoints in engagement with recovery, healing and whole wellness.
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Saturday June 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Discover Painted Tiles
Design your own tile using stencils and paint on a ceramic tile. You can also bring your own stencil for a four inch tile or free hand a design!
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Saturday June 22 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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Sunday June 23 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
PSL Candidacy Class #8
Educational event for new members of the organization.
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Monday June 24 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 24 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 June 24 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 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Discover 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 June 24 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Discover Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal, and join us for stories and a snack. Dolls and stuffed animals are welcome to stay in the library overnight for some summer fun. Pick up your special friend the next day and go home with a scrapbook of their adventures!...More
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Monday June 24 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 24 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 June 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Discover the Union Jack British Invasion Band
Union Jack is New England’s most popular British Invasion Tribute bands. Featuring the sounds of the 1960's British Invasion of America era - and beyond - Union Jack takes you back to the days of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Moody Blues, Hollies, Gerry & The Pacemakers,......More
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Learn the Basic Art of Meditation
Meditating in a group gives a sense of community and camaraderie connected to sharing the practice and benefits of meditation. Being in a group of meditators is a motivating way to find time and develop a practice of meditating daily your way, what works for you. Ages 1......More
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Tuesday June 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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 25 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.