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Drop by your library, and see what craft is being offered this week! | Children
All Library Locations
All Open Hours | Ages 5-10
Drop by your library and see what craft is being offered this week! Appropriate for kids 5-10, but others are welcome.
Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! | Children
East Forest Park Branch
Fridays | 1:30-2:30 PM | Ages 1-5
Sixteen Acres Branch
Tuesdays | 1:30-2:30 PM | Ages 1-5
Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities!
This playgroup is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.
No registration required – just come in!
Indian Orchard Branch
Mondays | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 1-6
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft and playtime! No registration required. Adult must accompany children. For ages 12 mos. – 6 years, siblings welcome. For more information, please call (413) 263-6846.
Mason Square Branch
Wednesdays | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 1-5
Calling all parents with young children! We invite you along with your child for a fun filled hour of gross motor fun to develop physical abilities.
This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and give your child the opportunity to socialize with other children their age.
No registration required – just come in!
Read just one book a day to build a foundation for lifelong success. Prizes awarded for every 100 books! | Children
All Library Locations
Starts January 2022, ongoing
All it takes is sharing one book a day with your child to build a foundation for lifelong success. Start your child’s book journey today! The goal is to have read 1,000 books before your precious one starts kindergarten.
If you read just 1 book a day, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think. So, let’s get started!
Read with your child. Studies have shown that reading with your child provides a great opportunity for bonding. Reading together is fun and will create life-long memories for the both of you.
Keep track of the number of books you read with your child. Ask your librarian for a paper log to start on your reading journey.
You may choose instead to log your books online using Beanstack. Visit our Beanstack website or download the app to log your books digitally. You can view Beanstack instructions here or ask a librarian on how to use it.
After each 100 books you read, visit your local Springfield City Library branch to collect your free book prize. After 1000 books, come in and get a tote bag!
Who can participate in this program?
– Any child from birth until they enter kindergarten.
How long does the program take?
– The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. The program is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.
Can we repeat books?
– Yes!
How many of my children can participate?
– All of them (provided they have not started kindergarten). Make it even more fun and read as a family!
Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. | East Forest Park | Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Wednesdays | 4:00-7:30 PM | Ages 13+
Join us for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend.
Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! | East Forest Park | Tweens & Teens
East Forest Park Branch
Fridays | 2:00-4:30 PM | Ages 10+
It’s time to start the weekend with some games! We will have board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts available! Can you beat a librarian at Jenga or Uno? We’re guessing, the answer is “yes!”
Drop in and learn the basics of sewing while working on various projects throughout the series. | East Forest Park | All Ages
East Forest Park Branch
Thursdays | 2:00-5:00 PM | All Ages
Are you interested in learning how to sew, or maybe just want to brush up your skills? Drop-in for our bi-weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
Sessions are open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
There will be a variety of projects and experiments to get you and your family started exploring and creating! | East Forest Park | All Ages
East Forest Park Branch – Makerspace
Mondays & Tuesdays | 2:00 – 4:30 PM | All Ages
From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
Want to learn more? Contact the East Forest Park Branch Library at (413) 263-6836.
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults
Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you. New members are welcome, and although we don’t provide formal lessons, current members are often willing to teach their skills.
Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items are always welcome!
Central Library, Wellman Hall
Tuesdays, 2-3 pm
East Springfield Branch
Fridays, 10-11:30 am
East Forest Park Branch
Tuesdays, 1:30-3 pm
Mason Square Branch
Fridays, 1-2:30 pm
Sixteen Acres Branch
Wednesdays, 1-2:30 pm
Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Fridays, June 2 – September 15 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Teens & Adults
Open to adult and teen chess players of all abilities, from complete beginners to the more advanced. Play for learning or for friendly competitive play. Just come for fun! You don’t need to bring any game equipment – all materials including boards and pieces will be provided. Ages 13 to Adult.
Come learn about career programs that help people obtain high school diplomas, job training, and employment. | Teens & Adults
Stop by to learn about Job Corps. Job Corps is a free residential and job training program that helps both young adults as well as adults of any age who have a disability to gain employment.
Central Library – Rotunda
7/3, 8/7, 9/11, 10/2, 11/6, 12/4 | 3:00-6:00 PM | Ages 16+
Forest Park Branch
7/11, 8/1, 9/12, 10/3, 11/14, 12/5 | 12:00-3:00 PM | Ages 16+
Brightwood Branch
6/13, 9/19, 12/12 | TBD | Ages 16+
Mason Square Branch
6/28, 7/26, 8/30, 9/27, 10/25, 11/29, 12/27 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Ages 16+
East Springfield Branch
6/29, 7/27, 8/31, 9/28, 10/26, 11/30, 12/28 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Ages 16+
East Forest Park Branch
6/16, 9/22, 12/22 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Ages 16+
Sixteen Acres Branch
6/17, 7/15, 8/19, 9/16, 10/14, 11/18, 12/16 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Ages 16+
Indian Orchard Branch
6/23, 7/24, 8/23, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/26 | 2:00-5:00 PM | Ages 16+
