Recommended Reads
Age appropriate books recommended from the Children's Librarians for infants, toddlers and children up to tweens.
2021 School Summer Reading Lists
2021 Springfield, Massachusetts area school summer reading lists.Reading Programs
Mindful Reading with Cadence the Dog – October 1 & 29
Reading with a pet is a calming, stress-free way to build fluency and expression. Join us to read with Cadence! | Sixteen Acres | Children
Creepy Campfire Storytime – October 8
Join us for a (pretend) campfire, s’mores, and spooky stories! | Central | Children
Toddler Sensory Playgroup
Join us for sensory play to help children learn independent play skills, life skills, fine motor skills, and developing self-control. | East Springfield | Children
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read just one book a day to build a foundation for lifelong success. Prizes awarded for every 100 books! | Children
Home City Families: Playgroups
Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! | Children
Jump n’ Jam Storytime
Storytime is the perfect way to spend a Saturday! We’ll jump and dance and laugh the morning away—and of course, hear lots of awesome stories! | Central | Children
Bilingual Storytime
Vengan y participen todos los miércoles del programa bilingue en Inglés y Español: Disfruten de cancioncitas, rimas, cuentos, y actividades manuales. | Brightwood | Children
Circle Time Fun
Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. | Sixteen Acres | Children
Wee Ones Storytime & Playgroup at Central
Join us for storytime featuring books, songs, and playtime for babies and toddlers and caregivers. | Central | Children