Springfield City Library
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Friday May 24 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Afterschool Team Summer Reading Meeting
Summer Reading Info for Team at large.
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Friday May 24 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Home City Families: Full Body Baby Massage
Charlen Benoit, Heart and Healing Touch, presenting this class designed for babies 1 to 6 months (pre-crawlers only) Massage has many added benefits which may including soothing your baby, help regulate sleep, improving weight gain, aiding digestion, improving circulati......More
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Friday May 24 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 24 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Knot Just Knitters
New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.
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Friday May 24 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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Friday May 24 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 24 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 24 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 May 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Special Needs Caregiver Resource Group
Join us at the library with other caregivers to share information about community resources and events for children and teens with special needs. Sensory toys will be available for kids to explore. Refreshments will be provided.
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Saturday May 25 11:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens: The Series
We're going back in time to learn all about the classic tabletop game Dungeons and Dragons. From creating characters to learning about the Dungeon Master, this series will inspire you to play, play and play! For ages 12-18. The last Saturday of the month.
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Saturday May 25 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Financial Wellness Workshop
This event is a workshop offered to Families First Alumni centered around financial wellness and empowerment.
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Saturday May 25 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Jedi Boot Camp
May the 4th be with you! All aspiring Jedi may join us for Star Wars Themed crafts, and activities in the teen room. We may even have some special guests!
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Sunday May 26 2:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Jack and Jill Mother's Meeting
Monthly mother's meeting
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Monday May 27 All Day
Memorial Day
Closed for the holiday
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Tuesday May 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 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 28 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Candy Sushi
Sushi is delicious. Candy is delicious. So putting them both together means even more delicious! Come and make candy Sushi and enjoy some anime as you work!
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Tuesday May 28 5:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Take Action! Springfield : A community conversation on climate resilience facilitated by the EEA
The purpose of this meeting is to open a dialogue between the EEA and Springfield residents to create strides in climate resilience that meet the needs of the Springfield Community. This event is being hosted by the EEA and Arise for Social Justice
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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