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

Discover Your Summer Events & Activities
Join us for Discover Your Summer: Summer Reading kickoff parties, live music, animal programs, crafts, and more! | All Ages

Summer Storytimes
Join us for some beautiful sunny and family-friendly storytimes! | Central Library & East Forest Park | Children

Homeschool Cafe
We provide snacks and activities, and a comfortable space for homeschoolers to come together, socialize, and play! | Central Library | Children & Teens

Bring Your Own Book Club: Graphic Novel Edition
Connect with other readers and get a chance to sing the praises of your favorite books! | East Springfield | Children

Reading with Therapy Dogs
Reading with a pet is a calming, stress-free way to build fluency and expression. | 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 Thursday! 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