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 our upcoming programs.
Adult Programs
- Special Events & Miscellaneous Classes
- Readings, Writing, Arts, & Crafts
- Computer Classes
- Cooking, Gardening, Health, & Fitness
- Games
- Book Groups
- Online Programs
Special Events & Miscellaneous Classes

Art & Craft Supply Swap
Bring your unused art supplies to a community swap and find new treasures to bring home! | East Forest Park | Adults

Middle Earth Walking Challenge: May 1 – September 30
Now is your chance to help Bilbo cross Middle Earth! Can you walk 950 miles to complete the adventure? | All Ages

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

Ask a Law Librarian – Online
Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. | Adults
Readings, Writing, Arts, & Crafts

Art & Craft Supply Swap
Bring your unused art supplies to a community swap and find new treasures to bring home! | East Forest Park | Adults

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

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

Knot Just Knitters
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults
Computer Classes

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

Code Builders 2.0
Build the skills you need to create animations, games, apps, and more using fun online tutorials! | East Forest Park | All Ages

Free Computer Classes for Beginners
Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills | Central Library | Adults
Cooking, GARDENING, Health, & Fitness

Middle Earth Walking Challenge: May 1 – September 30
Now is your chance to help Bilbo cross Middle Earth! Can you walk 950 miles to complete the adventure? | All Ages

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

Seed Library at Mason Square
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
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Online | Adults
GAMES

Tabletop RPG Club
If you love collaborative storytelling and role-playing, join the Tabletop RPG Club! | Central | Teens & Adults

Chess Club
Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults
Book Groups

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

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

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

Romance Book Club – Online
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! | Online | Adults

Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group – Online
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! | Online | Adults

What’s Cooking Cookbook Club – Online
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Online | Adults
Online Programs and Events

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

Romance Book Club – Online
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! | Online | Adults

Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group – Online
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. Join us! | Online | Adults

What’s Cooking Cookbook Club – Online
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Online | Adults