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Storyteller Rona Leventhal will spin stories sure to warm your toes. | Children
Forest Park Branch
Wednesday December 11 | 4:00 – 5:o0 PM | Ages 4-8 and Families
Storyteller Rona Leventhal will spin stories sure to warm your toes, and put a smile on your face. For children ages 4-8 and their families
Meet members of the Springfield Thunderbirds at the Central Library. | Children and Teens
Meet members of the Springfield Thunderbirds and front office reps when they visit the Central Library of the Springfield City Library, 220 State St. Hockey stories, Q&A, photos, and surprises.
**Space limitations mean preference to teens and kids!**
REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/MeetThundies
You provide the sweater, we’ll help you make it an Ugly Holiday Sweater! | All Ages
East Springfield Branch
Saturday December 7 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | All Ages
Get ready to make your very own UGLY holiday sweater! You provide the sweater, we’ll provide the ugly.
Ages 13 to adults, and children with parents.
Sing-along to your favorite holiday songs with the students of STEP. | All Ages
Central Library, Rotunda
Sunday December 8 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM | All Ages
Sing-along to your favorite holiday songs with the students of STEP. STEP trains talented local youth in the Suzuki method, and they’re coming to the Central Library this season to celebrate the holidays.
From snappy dreidel songs, to Christmas favorites in both Spanish and English, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Funding provided by the Friends of the Library. All ages.
The library has a different scavenger hunt every month! | Children
All Library Locations
During Open Hours | Children
November 12-23
December 9-21
January 6-18
Love scavenger hunts? The library has a different scavenger hunt every month! Pick up a clue sheet at the desk. When you find all the clues, you can pick a prize from our treasure box! During open hours.
Fill our library with leaves of gratitude and thanks. | All Ages
East Springfield Branch
Indian Orchard Branch
Library Express at Pine Point
November | During Open Hours | All Ages
During Kindness Month, fill our library with “leaves of gratitude and thanks” for the special people in your life. One special leaf will win a drawing for a $15 gift card to the store of the winner’s choice.
Make Thanksgiving cards for homebound Meals on Wheels recipients. | Children
All Library Locations
November 4-23 | During Open Hours | Children and their families
Enjoy a special family activity while reaching out to your neighbors. Youth and their families are welcome to drop in at any location to make Thanksgiving cards for homebound Meals on Wheels recipients.
The library provides all the materials and will hand deliver your homemade creation in November.
Games, crafts and giveaways based on the Fancy Nancy books. | Children
Indian Orchard Branch
Saturday November 30 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Ages 6-12
Wear your fanciest clothing, bring your very best manners, and eat the fanciest food. Games, crafts and giveaways based on the Fancy Nancy books. For kids of all genders!
Preregistration strongly encouraged. Please sign up online or at the branch. For ages 6-12. For more information please call 413-263-6846.
Register here starting November 1: Register
All about bears. | All Ages
Central Library
Saturday November 16 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM | All Ages
Why do bears matter? This all-ages program will tell you why! Stacey “The Bear Lady” Schmeidel, staff at Smith College and volunteer ranger at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, will offer an enlightening talk about how hibernation works, what to do if you meet a bear in the woods, and how to keep them out of your trash cans!
Bring the kids too… we’ll have a bear-themed snack and Katmai Junior Ranger activity books for them! All Ages.
Decorate a cupcake, and then you’ll be able to eat it. | Children
Sixteen Acres Branch
Friday November 15 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Ages 9-12
Show off your artistic ability with food! Decorate a cupcake, and then you’ll be able to eat it! Ages 9-12 welcome!
