Programs – Springfield City Library

The Springfield City Library offers free adult classes, workshops, and programs across all of our library locations. Please sign up for our email newsletter, check out our event calendar, or visit your local branch library page for a list of all of our upcoming programs.

Special Events & Miscellaneous Classes

April Activities for Adults

Posted: March 27, 2023

Join us for these events and activities at the library in April! | Adults

Library Dances – March & April

Posted: February 1, 2023

Join us for a performance of short contemporary dance works that include a dance poem, a dance essay, and the chapter of a dance novel. | East Forest Park | Adults

Classical Music for the Young at Heart – April 1

Posted: January 30, 2023

Join us for a piano trio performance of many favorite classical music pieces played for the young and the young at heart. | Sixteen Acres | Teens & Adults

Connecticut River Birding and Nature Walk

Posted: January 25, 2023

Join us for a stroll along the Riverwalk in Springfield to learn more about the plants and animals that live in the Connecticut River Watershed. | Adults

Reptile Show of New England – April 22

Posted: January 15, 2023

This meet-and-greet live reptile show will feature over 15 reptiles species from around the world! | East Forest Park | All Ages

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group – Online

Posted: October 12, 2022

Libraries across Massachusetts have partnered to offer this free 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group online series. | Online | Adults

Job Corps & AmeriCorps Information Tables

Posted: May 2, 2022

Come learn about career programs that help people obtain high school diplomas, job training, and employment. | Teens & Adults

Ask a Law Librarian – Online

Posted: April 29, 2022

Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. | Adults

You’re Invited! Coffee Hour For Seniors

Posted: September 25, 2021

Seniors are invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend. | East Springfield & Indian Orchard | Senior Adults

Genealogy Help

Posted: December 28, 2020

Get help with family history, for beginners and experts alike. | Central Library

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Readings, Writing, Arts, & Crafts

James Baldwin Photography Exhibit

Posted: December 7, 2022

Photography exhibit showcasing the 60th birthday celebration of writer James Baldwin. | Central Library | All Ages

Watercolor Workshops

Posted: May 8, 2022

Take a break and join us for this vibrant watercolor workshop, perfect for beginning and experienced artists alike! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

Posted: February 24, 2022

There will be a variety of projects and experiments to get you and your family started exploring and creating! | East Forest Park | All Ages

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Posted: February 22, 2022

Drop in and learn the basics of sewing while working on various projects throughout the series. | East Forest Park | All Ages

Knot Just Knitters

Posted: February 25, 2019

Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults

Write-Up Springfield!

Posted: February 24, 2019

Calling all creative writers! Join a group to workshop your writing. | East Forest Park | Adults

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Computer Classes

Internet Safety Basics

Posted: November 27, 2020

Is that email a scam? How do I create and remember a secure password? Learn to protect yourself on the internet. | Central Library | Adults

Drop-In Tech Help

Posted: December 27, 2020

Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our sessions! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults

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Intermediate Computer Literacy Skills

Posted: October 11, 2022

Take part in weekly intermediate classes to learn how to use a computer. | Mason Square | Adults

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Free Computer Classes for Beginners

Posted: October 12, 2022

Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills | Central & Mason Square | Adults

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Cooking, GARDENING, Health, & Fitness

Chair Yoga

Posted: March 1, 2023

Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. | Brightwood & East Forest Park | Adults

Cooking for One – March & April

Posted: March 1, 2023

This bi-weekly cooking series will focus on cooking nourishing meals in small portions. | East Forest Park | Adults

413 Gourmet Club

Posted: October 7, 2021

A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person! | Adults

Seed Library at Mason Square

Posted: December 26, 2020

Free seed library with organic non-GMO seeds for the Springfield community. Request some today from our Mason Square Branch!

What’s Cooking Cookbook Club – Online

Posted: February 21, 2019

Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Online | Adults

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GAMES

Discover Dungeons & Dragons

Posted: March 22, 2022

Curious about D&D but don’t know how to get started? Meet us for a beginner-friendly adventure every month! | Central | Adults

D&D: The Keeper’s Flames

Posted: December 27, 2022

Go on an adventure and solve mysteries in this 12-week D&D campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome. | Central | Adults

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Book Groups

Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club

Posted: August 10, 2022

Come join us for a fascinating book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! | Adults

Eager Readers Book Club

Posted: March 14, 2022

The book group for reading enthusiasts reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. | Sixteen Acres | Adults