SUMMER READING CLUB CHALLENGE
June 21 – August 27 | All Ages
This summer, join our Discover Your Summer Reading Club to read and get rewards, enter raffles for prizes, and more! Click the button below to learn more.
Learn About Summer Reading Club!
Summer Reading kickoff concert & Party!
Thursday, June 2 | 3:30-7:00 PM | All Ages
Join us at Forest Park Library as we kick off Summer Reading! Celebrate summer with games, prizes, activities, and a live concert by regionally renowned salsa group, Orquesta Sensacional! Let’s Party!
At the following library locations: Forest Park Branch
Create summer reading program decorations!
Wednesdays, June 8 & June 15 | 5:00-6:00 PM | Ages 3+
Help the Children’s Room create decorations for the Summer Reading Program! We’ll be making sea-themed decorations this year, and we want to make as big a splash as possible!
At the following library locations: Central Library
Decoration Day!
Wednesdays, June 8 & June 15 | Open Hours | Children & Families
Join the fun as we decorate the library for Summer Reading Club. Help us create an ocean-full of sea-inspired crafts just right for this year’s Summer Reading Club.
At the following library locations on June 8: East Springfield, Mason Square
At the following library locations on June 15: Sixteen Acres
Discover Your Summer: Drop-In Crafts!
June 14 & 28, July 12 & 26, August 9, 16, & 30 | Open Hours | Teens
Stop into the Central Branch Library every other Tuesday between June 14 to Aug 30, to see what creative project is waiting for you.
At the following library locations: Central Library
Discover Your Summer: Crafts & Scavenger Hunts!
All Summer Long | Open Hours | All Ages
Check with your local library branch to see what activities, crafts, and scavenger hunts they have going on that week! Available while supplies last.
Summer reading Challenge accepted!
3rd Wednesday of the Month: June 15, July 20, August 17
3:00-4:30 PM | All Ages
The Summer Reading Challenge is on! Join us for a monthly meet-up to enjoy some snacks and chat about the books that we’re reading – and what we’re excited to read next!
At the following library locations: East Forest Park Branch
Summer Reading Kickoff with Sparky the fire dog!
Wednesday, June 15 | 3:00-4:30 PM | All Ages
Come join Sparky and the firefighters from the East Forest Park station to celebrate summer reading – with a special guest appearance by Bruins mascot, Blades!! Enjoy some ice cream, check out the cool fire truck – and while you’re at it- sign up for this year’s Discover Your Summer Reading program!
At the following library locations: East Forest Park Branch
Central Library Summer Reading Kickoff!
Saturday, June 18 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | All Ages
Join us to kick-off summer fun! Music by DJ, activities and games, as well as face painting by the Happy Face Painter. While you’re here, DISCOVER our annual summer reading program. Ed Popielarczyk will stop by with walk-about magic too! Fun for all ages. On the Springfield Museum quad. No rain date.
At the following library locations: Central Library
Summer Reading Kickoff!
Wednesday, June 22 | 1:00-3:00 PM | All Ages
Join us on the lawn for games, raffles and crafts to celebrate the beginning of summer vacation- and summer reading! Discover your summer at the Springfield City Library.
At the following library locations: Indian Orchard Branch
How Many? How much? How heavy?
June 20 – August 27th | Open Hours | All Ages
Using your best guesses, guess how many, or how much, or how heavy are the items in our Guessing Jar. Twice a month there will be a new jar. Closest guess wins a small prize.
At the following library locations: Indian Orchard Branch
summer reading celebration!
Thursday, July 7th | 1-2 PM at Brightwood | 3-5 PM at East Springfield
Children & Families
Celebrate Summer Reading! Performer Tom Sieling will keep your toes tapping with an “ocean-full” of songs guaranteed to entertain the whole family. Come join the fun! Refreshments provided.
At the following library locations: Brightwood Branch & East Springfield Brach
Summer Feeding = Summer Reading
Monday through Friday: June 27 – August 26th | All Ages Up to 18
Visit the library locations listed below for special activities, like gardening programs, food trucks visits, as well as delicious nutritious lunches for kids up to age 18!
For more information go to: www.homegrownspringfield.org