Kids and their families are invited to the Springfield City Library for fun activities during School Vacation Week in April. All activities are presented free of charge.
Registration Information: For programs requiring registration, please contact the hosting branch directly.
All libraries will be closed on Patriot's Day, Monday, April 21.

Hannah Montana Day!
Central Library, Tuesday, April 22, 2 pm
Brightwood Branch, Wednesday, April 23, 2:30 pm

Join us for a Miley/Hannah Montana afternoon of fun and you too can be a rock star! Sing along to your favorite tunes, play games, and make a rockin’ cool craft. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited. Call 263-6828 ext 201.

Picture Scavenger Hunt
Central Library, Tuesday, April 22, 12 - 4 pm
Brightwood Branch, Wednesday, April 23, 12 - 4 pm

Play Picture Scavenger Hunt! Find your favorite Miley characters hidden throughout the Children’s Room! The game will be available from noon to 4 pm and is appropriate for all ages. No pre-registration required.

Book'em! Juggling, Unicycles, & More
Sixteen Acres Branch
Tuesday, April 22, 2 pm

Bill Ross will delight you with a wonderful show featuring books that tell us tales of high adventure, books that tickle our funny bones with silly poetry and word play, and books read while juggling on a unicycle!

Magic with Scott Jameson
East Forest Park Branch
Tuesday, April 22, 3 pm

Be prepared to laugh, be amazed, and take part in a unique show from magician Scott Jameson. His family-friendly, theatrical blend of magic and juggling delights children, their parents, and their parents' parents.

Drum Circles
Brightwood Branch, Tuesday, April 22, 2:30 pm
Forest Park Branch, Friday, April 25, 2 pm

Catch the beat! On Tuesday, Bob Bloom will bring dozens of percussion instruments for you to play in our rhythmic drum circle. Not a musician? Don't worry, Bob will show you how we all can be drummers and make music! Then on Friday, Otha Day will bring his instruments for another drumming experience. He will show you how “your heartbeat is the rhythm of your soul!”

Pizza Madness Day
Liberty Branch
Tuesday, April 22, 1-3 pm

Explore all things pizza-stories, crafts, and food! Thanks to the Liberty Branch Advisory Committee! Recommended for kids up to age 12; pre-registration is required.

Habitat Happenings
Central Library
Wednesday, April 23, 1:30 pm

Ever wondered what kind of animals live by the Connecticut River? Join us for a brief intro to some of the things you’d find and help us create an artistic rendition of their habitat. Recommended for children aged 7 to 12; pre-registration is required. Groups are welcome!

Preschool-palooza! Musical Concert
Mason Square Branch
Wednesday, April 23, 1 pm

Preschoolers will love this big, happy mix of stories and songs from Mary Jo Maichack.

A Feast of Beasties
Indian Orchard Branch
Wednesday, April 23, 6 pm

A funny show of Wild Animal folktales, tunes, and act-it-out costume fun! Join Mary Jo Maichack for this great show.

American Girls Club: Meet Julie!
East Springfield Branch
Wednesday, April 23, 3:30 pm

Fans of American Girls books and dolls, get together to discuss the books and learn about historical events featured in the books by playing games, making crafts, and having a snack. Girls aged 8 to 12 are welcome to join the club! Space is limited, so pre-registration is required!

Favorite Folk Tales Puppet Show
Sixteen Acres Branch
Thursday, April 24, 11 am

Join our funny librarians for Three Billy Goats Gruff, Goldilocks, and Pinocchio! Perfect for preschoolers.

A Celebration of Story and Song
Central Library, Thursday, April 24, 11 am
Liberty Branch, Thursday, April 24, 1:30 pm

Musician John Porcino combines songs and stories to deliver a wonderful concert that the whole family will enjoy. Made possible by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council!

John Porcino's programs are supported by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Many library programs are supported by an Organizational Support grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Reptiles Galore!
East Springfield Branch, Friday, April 25, 11:30 am
Pine Point Branch, Friday, April 25, 2:30 pm

Meet a snapping turtle, a lizard, snakes, an alligator, and a crocodile (if it’s warm!). See skulls of these amazing reptiles and learn more about how they adapt to nature.

Let’s Monkey Around!
Central Library
Friday, April 25, 11 am

Go Bananas! Hear some monkey stories, make a monkey mask, help act out a monkey story, play "Monkey See, Monkey Do." Recommended for children aged 4 to 8; pre-registration is required.

Family Movie Afternoon
Indian Orchard Branch
Saturday April 26, 12 pm

Movie screening cancelled - sorry!

Wild Things!
Central Library
Saturday, April 26, 2 pm

Let the Wild Rumpus begin! Join us for a wild time as we bring the classic children’s story "Where the Wild Things Are" to life with an afternoon of Reader’s Theater! Participants will be able to make their own Wild Thing costume, and help in the telling of the story. The afternoon will end with a grand "Wild Rumpus" parade around the library.

Ask a librarian for more information about fun vacation week programs.
For more information, call 263-6828, ext. 201.

Many library programs are supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information about these activities, please call 263-6828, ext. 201.

Home | Catalog | Databases | Branches | Kids | Teens | Calendar | Site Index