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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.
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.
A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person! | East Forest Park | Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Last Wednesday of the Month
6:00 – 7:30 pm | Adults
Join us for a new cooking class meets book club series that will be hands-on and in-person for those who love to cook at home.
During the class, participants will assist in creating a pre-selected dish from the chosen cookbook of the month. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to check out the selected cookbook ahead of time and to bring an accompanying dish from it to share.
Registration for this event is required with a limit of 10 participants.
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!
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!
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! | Online | Adults
ONLINE via Zoom
Saturdays once a month | 10:00-11:00 AM | Adults
Upcoming dates:
August 12
September 9
October 7
November 4
December 2
CLICK FOR ZOOM LINK for meeting each month.
Join us for the Romance Book Club! We read as many romance genres as we can, sharing our thoughts and expanding our romance reading experience. As long as it has a Happily Ever After, it’s fair game.
Typically each month we choose the book for the following month.
The first time I met Brody Easton was in the men’s locker room. It was my first interview as a professional sportscaster. The famed quarterback decided to bare all. And by all, I don’t mean he told me any of his secrets. No. The arrogant ass decided to drop his towel, just as I asked the first question. On camera.
The Super Bowl MVP quickly adopted a new hobby–screwing with me. When I pushed back, he shifted from wanting to screw with me, to wanting to screw me. But I don’t date players. And it’s not because I’m one of the few women working in the world of professional football. I’d date an athlete. It’s the other kind of player I don’t date.
You know the type. Good looking, strong, cocky, always looking to get laid. Brody Easton was the ultimate player. Every woman wanted to be the one to change him. But the truth was, all he needed was a girl worth changing for.
Turned out, I was that girl. Simple, right? Let’s face it. It never is. There’s a story between once upon a time and happily ever after…And this one is ours.
See previous group book choices below the group guidelines – scroll down.
Our Romance collection librarian will tell you all about exciting additions to the collection, and we’ll get your input on what you’d like to see more of and what we should read.
Register if you’d like to be added to our email list, but no registration is required – just join us at the Zoom link, above. For adults 18+.
Please email Elizabeth McKinstry at emckinstry@springfieldlibrary.org or Anna Mickelsen at amickelsen@springfieldlibrary.org if you have any questions, or call either one of us at 413-263-6828 x213.
The book group will meet monthly via zoom to discuss books in the romance genre. Our definition of romance includes both HEA (Happily Ever After) and HFN (Happy For Now) endings. We will discuss what we read on our own, talk about forthcoming titles, and also pick books to read as a group, either voting on titles prepared by group leaders or taking turns selecting titles.
This book group will strive to be a safe and inclusive space. Racist and homophobic remarks will not be tolerated, and the group may set other content lines to be drawn in discussion or in reading material (e.g., mentions of self-harm, gore, sexual assault) in order to make the experience as fun for all participants as possible. As this is a romance book group, it should be assumed that books read and discussed will often include sex, sometimes explicit in nature.
Book group leaders will:
Book group participants will:
Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our sessions! | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults
East Forest Park Branch
2nd Wednesday of the month | 6:00-7:30 pm | Teens & Adults
Do you have questions about using your smartphone or laptop? You are not alone! Bring your device and technology-related questions and issues to our monthly Drop-In Tech Help session.
Ever wonder how a DVD player works? We have too, that is why we are adding “tinkering” to our monthly Drop-In sessions. We will provide the devices to explore, and the tools to open them up!
Registration is not required, but time may be limited in order to assist all attendees.
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 current members are willing to teach their skills.
Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Many of the finished items are donated to charitable causes.
Coffee and tea provided compliments of the Friends of the Library.
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
Join our Any Book Club and share your recent reads. | East Forest Park | Adults
East Forest Park Branch
2nd & 4th Thursdays | 10 – 11:30 AM | Adults 18+
Upcoming Dates: June 22, July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24
The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. In rotation with one another, members review books they’ve read recently so others can learn about what’s great and, sometimes, what’s not! Those who enjoy adult fiction will feel especially at home, but all adult readers are welcomed.
Members can attend either or both sessions. For Adults 18+.
