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Classes pulled from Library Calendar
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! | Central Library | Adults and Teens 16+
Central Library
Second Monday of the Month
6:00 – 7:30 pm | Adults and Teens 16+
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Come to meet new people and leave with new book recommendations! For Adults and Teens 16+.
Registration optional, but if you register, you’ll get reminders.
Get help with family history, for beginners and experts alike. | Central Library
Central Library ｜Online via Zoom or In-Person
Get help with genealogy questions! We can show you how to access the library’s and other genealogy resources, get started with your family history, or tackle a stumbling block on your existing project.
Call to make a phone appointment – 413-263-6828 x395, ask for Gary, or email gpysznik@springfieldlibrary.org.
Participants will need access to the internet with a computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate on Zoom.
Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills | Central Library | Adults
Do computers intimidate you? These classes are great for beginners. These are hands-on, relaxed courses that will help you get comfortable with computers, even if you’ve never used one before.
By the end of one of our courses, you will be ready to explore on your own. Registration is required to participate, but you do not have to attend all of the classes – feel free to try the first before thinking about the rest.
If you have any questions, you can call your local library to talk to a reference librarian. We can help you register for one of our classes or figure out where to start!
Central Library Computer Lab
Thursdays: Three sessions in series
July 11, 18, and 25 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Adults
Overwhelmed by computers? This class starts at the very beginning and will help you understand what a computer is and get comfortable with the basics. No experience is necessary!
In this class, we will talk about the internet, how to use it, and learn some tips to make it easier to navigate. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required.
In this class, we will talk about searching the internet, and email basics including how to send and receive messages online. Basic keyboard and mouse skills are required.
Sixteen Acres Branch
July 9 and 23, August 6 and 20 at 6:30-7:30pm | Adults
Always wanted to learn more about common computer programs, but weren’t sure where to start? Join us in person for one or more sessions to learn about Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic computer skills (using a mouse, using a keyboard) are required. Ages 16+
Class 1 Microsoft Word: Design a poster for a business or event.
Class 2 Excel: Create a simple spreadsheet.
Class 3 PowerPoint: Create a simple five page PowerPoint.
Class 4 Review: Review what you’ve learned in previous sessions.
Visit our online calendar to register!
If you have any questions, you can call (413) 263-6858 to talk to a librarian.
The Read/Write/Now Center is accepting reservations for free citizenship classes.
A new round of Free Citizenship Classes will be starting soon. The Read/Write/Now Center will provide the study materials and instructional support. Please call for more information at 413-263-6839.
These classes are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask a Hampden County Law Librarian your legal research questions. | Adults
Online via Zoom – Click here to join via Zoom
Tuesdays | 1:00-2:00 PM | Adults
The Springfield City Library is delighted to partner with the Hampden County Law Library to offer the public the opportunity to talk with a Law Librarian from the Hampden County Courts.
Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 1-2 pm to ask the Law Librarian any legal research questions you may have. The law librarian is not a lawyer and cannot advise on legal issues, but can provide comprehensive resources regarding the law and your rights.
Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/4nh6j96r
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.
