The Springfield City Library offers free adult classes, workshops, and programs across all of our library locations. Listed below are just a few of our ongoing programs. Please sign up for our monthly brochure, check out our event calendar, or visit your local branch library page for a list of all of our upcoming programs.
Adult Programs
Arts & Crafts
Brightwood’s Canvas Cafe: Birch Trees – Nov 16
Have your morning cup o’ Joe while you complete a beautiful painting of Birch Trees. | Adults
Knot Just Knitters
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults
Mason Square: New Parents Paint and Sip series
Parenting can come with a lot of challenges! Begins Nov 3
East Springfield – Craft Your Cares Away
Come “Craft Your Cares Away” with Tricia. | Adults
Book Groups
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Groups
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. | Adults
What’s Cooking Cookbook Club at Central Library
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Adults
BYOB, a Book Discussion Group
BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and share your recent reads. Gain exposure to new authors, titles, and genres. | Adults
Books & Brew Book Club at Nathan Bill’s
Cure your mid-week blues with a lively book discussion and some brew at Nathan Bill’s Bar and Restaurant. | Adults
Computer Classes
HI!TECH – Free Computer Classes For Adults
Hands-on workshops including: Getting Started with Computers, Continuing with Computers, and Introduction to the Web. | Adults
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Get started with the basics – Microsoft Office computer classes including: Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel | Adults
Women’s Coding Club – Central Library
Bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and ideas about what you want to learn, and we’ll all teach each other! This is a club for those who enjoy self-directed learning. | 18 +
Games
Games & Puzzles available for loan! at the Central Library
Games & puzzles available for loan! | Adults & Teens
Exhibits
Quilts from Home: Nov 1 – Dec 27
Back by popular demand is Quilts from Home, a display of art quilts handcrafted by local artisans. | All Ages
Health & Fitness
Chair Yoga – East Springfield
Chair yoga is suitable for all fitness levels and physical conditions.
MOVEmber Walking Club – Thursdays
Join the MOVEmber Walking Club to enjoy a 30-minute walk near the Sixteen Acres Branch Library with the company of others. | Adults
Tai Chi for Everyone at East Springfield
Tai Chi is often referred to as “Moving Meditation” and can be practiced by almost anyone. | All Ages
Music
Rotunda Rhythms: The Sarah Clay Trio in Song – November 18
The popular Sarah Clay returns to Springfield with a new of collection songs called Moon & Stars, November 18. | All Ages
Glorious Classical Music by Boris and Sofya – Nov 24
Back by popular demand, Boris Kogan on cello and Sofya Shainskaya on piano perform November 24. | All Ages
Central Library: Holiday Sing Along – Dec 2
Sing-along to your favorite holiday songs with the students of STEP. | All Ages
Talks, Readings & Workshops
Brightwood’s Canvas Cafe: Birch Trees – Nov 16
Have your morning cup o’ Joe while you complete a beautiful painting of Birch Trees. | Adults
Climate Change in Your Backyard – Nov 29
Though Springfield may not be experiencing the hurricanes and wildfires that have devastated other parts of the country, scientists agree that climate change impacts our daily lives and the future of our city. | All Ages