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.
Adult Programs
- Online Programs (NEW)
- Special Events & Miscellaneous Classes
- Readings, Writing, Arts, & Crafts
- Music & Films
- Computer Classes
- Health, Fitness, & Cooking
- Book Groups
Online Programs and Events
Gun Violence and Art Therapy – October 26
Springfield College professor and freelance visual artist Simone Alter-Muri presents on gun violence and how art therapy can aid healing. | Adults
Robert Meeropol: Justice for Ethel Rosenberg – October 25
Robert Meeropol examines the controversial trial and execution of his parents, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. | Adults
Genealogy Help Online Drop-In
Drop in online for help with family history, for beginners and experts alike.
Ukulele Strum-Along – Online
Play along with other ukulele enthusiasts online, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. | Teens and Adults
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reade and discusses the same book. Join us! | Adults
What’s Cooking Cookbook Club at Central Library
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Adults
Special Events & Miscellaneous Classes
Chibicon 2021 – November 13-14
Join our our annual celebration of anime and comics culture! | All Ages
English Conversation Circle
Come practice your English conversation with a small group of peers and your local librarians. | Adults and Families
Local Author Talk: Guy McLain – November 3
Meet local author Guy McLain, and join a discussion about his newest book, Drawing Without an Eraser. | Adults
Halloween Party with Live Family-Friendly DJ
Join us out on the Museum Quad behind the Central Library for an afternoon of family friendly tunes spun by local Springfield DJ Boogy! All ages.
You’re Invited! Coffee Hour For Seniors
Seniors are invited to stop by for a visit! Bring along your knitting, grab some books, or catch up with a friend over coffee and a puzzle. | Senior Adults
Out/Spoken Words: Workshops with Springfield’s Poet Laureate
Join a master class with Springfield’s Poet Laureate, Magdalena Gómez, for an introduction to writing and performing poetry! | Teens and Adults
Gun Violence and Art Therapy – October 26
Springfield College professor and freelance visual artist Simone Alter-Muri presents on gun violence and how art therapy can aid healing. | Adults
Robert Meeropol: Justice for Ethel Rosenberg – October 25
Robert Meeropol examines the controversial trial and execution of his parents, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. | Adults
Genealogy Help Online Drop-In
Drop in online for help with family history, for beginners and experts alike.
Readings, Writing, Arts, & Crafts
Simple Crafts for Adults
Join other adults for low-pressure, simple crafts you can complete in an evening. | Adults
Soothing Adult Coloring
Need a chance to unwind, color beautiful designs, and leave your stress behind? Join us every month for coloring for adults.
Local Author Talk: Guy McLain – November 3
Meet local author Guy McLain, and join a discussion about his newest book, Drawing Without an Eraser. | Adults
Out/Spoken Words: Workshops with Springfield’s Poet Laureate
Join a master class with Springfield’s Poet Laureate, Magdalena Gómez, for an introduction to writing and performing poetry! | Teens and Adults
Inktober! Draw Every Day
Get your artistic flow on with prompts for a different drawing each day, or just draw what you like! Every day, open hours, in October. | Adults
Knot Just Knitters
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults
Music & Films
Ukulele Strum-Along – Online
Play along with other ukulele enthusiasts online, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. | Teens and Adults
Computer Classes
Free Computer Classes For Adults
Hands-on workshops including: Using the Internet, File Management, and Online Resources. | Adults
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Free Microsoft Office computer classes including: Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Excel | Adults
Health, Fitness, and Cooking
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! | Adults
Cooking for Beginners
Start your culinary journey with our Cooking for Beginners course – separate classes for Teens and Adults! Join us monthly and learn to cook easy meals.
Lunch Bunch Cooking Classes
Join us for cooking classes for tweens and for parents to learn to make easy healthy lunches! | Children and Adults
What’s Cooking Cookbook Club at Central Library
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Adults
Book Groups
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! | Adults
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Group
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reade and discusses the same book. Join us! | Adults
What’s Cooking Cookbook Club at Central Library
Do you enjoy cooking, or would you like to improve your cooking skills? | Adults
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