All Yours Just Ask
An interactive storytime for babies and toddlers birth to five. | Children
Central Library
Tuesdays | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 0-5
Starts March 3!
An interactive storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers birth to five with social time for caregivers. Ages 0-5.
For fans of the American Girl books – make a craft and enjoy a snack. | Children
East Springfield Branch
Third Wednesday of the month
January 15, February 19, March 18 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Ages 6-14
Based on the American Girl Books! Make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month! Ages 6-14.
Pre-registration is encouraged – please call the branch at 413-263-6840.
Stories, songs, activities, and crafts | All Ages
Central Library
Saturdays (except holidays) | 10:30-11:30 AM | Fun for the whole Family
Join us for stories, songs, activities, and crafts. No registration required.
Join us for simple crafts to engage creativity. | Children
Forest Park Branch Library
Tuesdays | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 2-5, siblings welcome.
Join us for a toddler art group every Tuesday morning at the Forest Park Branch Library. Every week, we’ll do a new simple craft to get your toddler thinking creatively and using their basic motor skills. It’s time to get messy!
No registration required, just drop-in any time during the program. An adult must accompany and consistently supervise children.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. | niños
Bilingual Storytime at Brightwood
Community Room
Every Wednesday | 1:30-2:30 PM | Ages 1-6 years, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required. Space is limited to 12.
Hora de cuentos bilingües en la Biblioteca Brightwood
Salón Comunitario
Todos los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos.
Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. No requiere inscripción previa. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto.
Children are invited to read to Cadence, from Bright Spot Reading Buddies, in a small group setting.
Sixteen Acres Branch
First Saturday of every month from 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM | Children
Kids ages 4-10 can sign up for a 10 minute slot to read to this friendly, furry, companion. Kids are asked to bring a picture book to read or a couple pages from a chapter book. This program is designed to help kids gain confidence and reduce anxiety about reading.
Space is limited. Please fill out the form below or call 413-263-6858 to reserve a 10 minute slot.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and a craft. | Children
East Springfield Branch
Thursdays | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome
East Forest Park Branch
Fridays | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 6-36 months, siblings welcome
Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Adult must accompany children. No registration required.
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. | Children
Indian Orchard Branch
Mondays (except holidays) | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required.
Sixteen Acres Branch
Tuesdays | 1:30-2:30 PM
Ages birth-5 years, siblings welcome.
Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. No registration required.
Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. | Children
Forest Park Branch
Monthly on the 1st Saturday | 1 – 2 PM | Ages 5-12
APRIL LUNCH BUNCH IS CANCELED.
Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church.
LEGO enthusiasts let your imagination run wild! Drop in for freestyle building and browse the library’s many LEGO themed books. | Children
East Forest Park Branch, Children’s Room
Every Day | Open Hours | Ages 5-12
Drop in any time we’re open for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library’s many Lego-themed books. Name your creation and display it in our Children’s Room. Ideal for children ages 5-12, but all are welcome. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Indian Orchard Branch
Tuesdays | 3:30-5:00 PM | Children
Let your imagination run wild!
Library Express at Pine Point Branch
Wednesdays | 5:00-5:45 PM | Ages 5-10
Join us on Wednesday each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Sixteen Acres Branch
Mondays | 1:00-5:00 PM | Ages 5-10
Drop in for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library’s many Lego-themed books. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
