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
Color My World – Relaxing Coloring Time for Grown-Ups
Feeling like you need to de-stress? Want to do something creative? Just need a break?
East Springfield – Craft Your Cares Away
Come “Craft Your Cares Away” with Tricia. | Adults
Knot Just Knitters
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults
Book Groups
U.S. History Book and Media Discussion Group at Sixteen Acres
Members are encouraged to share any conversation-provoking history books that they are reading with the group. | Adults
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Groups
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. | 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
Springfield Codes! Meetup – Mason Square
Want to learn to code but don’t know where to start? Already have the skills and willing to help others?
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 at the Central Library
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
Art Central: Artworks by Ryan Murray
Showing at the Central Library in the months of September and October are the spray-paint stencils of Springfield artist Ryan Murray. | All Ages
Brightwood Gallery: Valley Images
See the Connecticut River Valley through the eyes of photographer Stephen Woronecki. | All Ages
Film
Documentary and Discussion: Blackout in Puerto Rico
September 20th marks a year since Puerto Rico experienced its worst natural disaster. | Ages 13+
Health & Fitness
Chair Yoga – East Springfield
Chair yoga is suitable for all fitness levels and physical conditions.
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 Spanish Guitar of Tony Silva – October 14
Award winning composer and guitarist Tony Silva performs the music of Spain, October 14. | All Ages
Talks, Readings & Workshops
Author Talk 10|18 – Sunrise Over Spain: Hiking the Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago, a five hundred mile hiking pilgrimage, has been followed by both the devout and the adventurous for over a thousand years.
Sixteen Acres Talk: Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Garden
October 3rd is National Butterfly & Hummingbird Day. | Ages 13+
Write-up Springfield! at Central
Calling all creative writers! A new group has started to workshop your writing. | Adults