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Wednesday May 29 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 29 11:00am - 2:00pm 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 May 29 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 29 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 May 29 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 29 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 29 3:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED for PCAs
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Wednesday May 29 3:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Girl Scout Troop 65166 Meeting
Weekly Meeting of Girl Scout Troop 65166
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Wednesday May 29 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 29 4:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Suminagashi: The art of marbled paper
Suminagashi is a Japanese paper marbling technique. Teens and tweens will have the chance to create their own designs using this ancient art technique. We supply the materials, you bring the creativity.
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Wednesday May 29 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 29 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 29 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Center for New Americans ESOL Class
ESOL class for refugees
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Wednesday May 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Friends of the Library
Planning meeting to restart FoSL board of directors
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Thursday May 30 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 30 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
EVV Session
EVV Information/Training session for people with disability and elderly that support their independence and are in Springfield area and enrolled in our Personal Care Attendance program. This event if free of charge.
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Thursday May 30 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 30 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 30 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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Thursday May 30 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 30 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 30 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 May 30 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Natural Childbirth Education Class
To offer natural childbirth education classes to the Springfield community
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Thursday May 30 4:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
TAG Parent Engagement
Parental Engagement
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Friday May 31 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 31 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 31 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday May 31 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 31 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 31 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 1 through August 31
Discover New Recipes
Is it time to explore some new recipes? Do you have a favorite recipe that you want to share with others? Come to the East Forest Park library to share your favorite recipe or pick up a new one! We’ll have recipe cards to fill out, along with copies of others’ favorite ......More
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
PRIDE Story Time
Come celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and what makes You YOU this PRIDE Month with a June 1st Storytime!Recommended for ages 3-7, but all are welcome.
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Saturday June 1 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Community Input on Traffic Concerns
Neighbors of the Bartels/Fair Oak Section of the neighborhood are invited to discuss traffic concerns, and potential next steps in addressing them.
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Saturday June 1 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
Chainmail Club
Want to learn how to make chainmail jewelry? Join us at the Mason Square Branch and make a bracelet! On Saturdays, June 1st, July 13th and August 10th, from 11:30-2:30. For adults, 18+
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Saturday June 1 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 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm 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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Sunday June 2 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Mother-Love Event
This event is for Black pregnant women and mothers. The team will also use this opportunity to discuss ways to foster research and collaboration to improve Black maternal health. There will be giveaways as well.
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Monday June 3 through June 5
Discover Pride and Joy Sun Catchers
Celebrate Pride Month by dropping into the Teen Room to create a Pride and Joy Rainbow Sun Catcher! Love is Love is Love. For ages 9-18. While supplies last.
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Monday June 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
EVV Session
EVV Information/Training session for people with disability and elderly that support their independence and are in Springfield area and enrolled in our Personal Care Attendance program. This event if free of charge. We are a non-profit organization that supports people ......More
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Monday June 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Comics Club
Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you need to know if Nezuko ever gets cured of being a demon? Then this is the club for you! Join us here at the Central branch as we share our favorites in anime, manga, and American comics. The club wil......More
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Monday June 3 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 3 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Teach Western Mass Meeting
AmeriCorps End of Year meeting for Members
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Monday June 3 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 4 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Autism and Neurodiversity Information Session
Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), signs and symptoms, how early intervention can help, how to access resources, and understanding differences in learning style and emotional expression.
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Tuesday June 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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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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 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 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.