Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

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 th......More

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!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Code Builders 2.0

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.Several of our resources use video clips for instruction ......More

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.Several of our resources use video clips for instruction - you may want to bring a pair of headphones. You are also welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Crafternoon for Kids

Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

RUWMI Meeting

We will be using this as a work time for an upcoming event planning.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Toddler Storytime

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Big Kid Storytime

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Knot Just Knitters

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Drop-in for our 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.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

National Potato Day!

Come join us in celebrating all things potato! We will have potato books, potato chip tasting, potato jokes, potato trivia, as well as potato stations for creating your own fabulous tater person with Potato Head pieces, playing with mashed potato play dough, and doing a......More

Come join us in celebrating all things potato! We will have potato books, potato chip tasting, potato jokes, potato trivia, as well as potato stations for creating your own fabulous tater person with Potato Head pieces, playing with mashed potato play dough, and doing a potato craft! There will also be potato games, a potato scavenger hunt, and a baked potato bar!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Gamer Grub

Level up your cooking skills this summer with food inspired by classic video and board games! Open to all young chefs ages 6-12.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.SPECIAL PROJECT!It’s time to LEVEL UP the Library’s game collection with PinBox 3000s. Team up with other gamers, makers, crafters, artists, aspiring engineers, and creative thinkers to build a custom pinb......More

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.SPECIAL PROJECT!It’s time to LEVEL UP the Library’s game collection with PinBox 3000s. Team up with other gamers, makers, crafters, artists, aspiring engineers, and creative thinkers to build a custom pinball machine.Stop in the Makerspace during Collaboratory on Wednesdays (2-4:30pm) or Open Studio Thursdays (2-4:30pm) in July and August to plunge in!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Teen Night

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Family Game Night

Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Crafter Hours Drop-In

Stop by the Crafter Hours drop-in to work on a project (or start a new one) with us! We'll have plenty of supplies to use and some past crafts for inspiration. Ages 16+ please, all levels of craftiness welcome.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Adult Board Game Night

Come join us at the East Forest Park library for adult board game night! We’ll provide the games and instruction – bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and learn a new game with us! All levels welcome. Ages 18+ please.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Tiny Tots Playgroup

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Silent Book Club Junior

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. The perfect chance to work on your summer reading goals!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Open Studio Thursdays

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For aspiring m......More

Join us for our day-time, Open Studio session! You can bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!For aspiring makers of all ages and experience levels.SPECIAL PROJECT!It’s time to LEVEL UP the Library’s game collection with PinBox 3000s. Team up with other gamers, makers, crafters, artists, aspiring engineers, and creative thinkers to build a custom pinball machine.Stop in the Makerspace during Collaboratory on Wednesdays (2-4:30pm) or Open Studio Thursdays (2-4:30pm) in July and August to plunge in!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Chair Yoga

Join us for 45 minutes of chair yoga. Using gentle stretching while seated, chair yoga allows adults of all abilities to improve flexibility and balance. Instructor Cindy Senk, a certified accessible yoga teacher, will lead the class. No registration required! Ages 18+

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Home City Families Playgroup

No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. For ages 12 mos. - 6 years, siblings welcome.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Summer Scrabble Drop-in

Come to the East Forest Park branch library to show off your Scrabble skills! Test your vocabulary – and your opponents – at this weekly drop-in program, this summer only. Ages 16+.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

LEGO Challenge

It is time to get your brick on!Stop by the EFP Childrens’ Room for our weekly LEGO brick building challenge.  For master builders aged 5-11!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Home City Families Gross Motor Playgroup

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 th......More

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!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Code Builders 2.0

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.Several of our resources use video clips for instruction ......More

Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.Several of our resources use video clips for instruction - you may want to bring a pair of headphones. You are also welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Crafternoon for Kids

Join us in the Children's Room on Mondays this July and August to create exciting crafts together!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Home Modernization Navigator

All In Energy is partnering with the city of Springfield to promote the Navigator program, which is a no-cost and no-profit program, designed to guide residents in Springfield to take advantage of any incentives from Mass Save, and to provide technical expertise for res......More

All In Energy is partnering with the city of Springfield to promote the Navigator program, which is a no-cost and no-profit program, designed to guide residents in Springfield to take advantage of any incentives from Mass Save, and to provide technical expertise for residents to make good decisions about their energy system.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Toddler Storytime

Held every Tuesday morning. Geared toward toddlers ages 3 and under with their grown-ups!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Big Kid Storytime

Join us every Tuesday for Big Kid Storytime to enjoy stories and songs that are well suited for kids ages 4-6, with their grown ups!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Knot Just Knitters

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Drop-in for our 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.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.SPECIAL PROJECT!It’s time to LEVEL UP the Library’s game collection with PinBox 3000s. Team up with other gamers, makers, crafters, artists, aspiring engineers, and creative thinkers to build a custom pinb......More

Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.SPECIAL PROJECT!It’s time to LEVEL UP the Library’s game collection with PinBox 3000s. Team up with other gamers, makers, crafters, artists, aspiring engineers, and creative thinkers to build a custom pinball machine.Stop in the Makerspace during Collaboratory on Wednesdays (2-4:30pm) or Open Studio Thursdays (2-4:30pm) in July and August to plunge in!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Chalk Festival

Come make some chalk art with us! We will be adorning the sidewalk around the library with art of all styles. This program hopes to bring out amateur and professional artists in the community to create together. All ages welcome!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Teen Night

Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Family Game Night

Join us on Wednesday nights this summer to level up your gaming skills! Bring your family and friends for a weekly offering of classic board games and periodically break out our Nintendo Switch! Light snacks will be provided.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Kitchen Odyssey!

Level up your cooking by attending monthly cooking demonstrations with like minded people. Led by library staff, this program is open to adults of all cooking skill levels and will often feature recipes from cookbooks in our collection. Bring your friends and let's get ......More

Level up your cooking by attending monthly cooking demonstrations with like minded people. Led by library staff, this program is open to adults of all cooking skill levels and will often feature recipes from cookbooks in our collection. Bring your friends and let's get cooking!July and August's programs will focus on recipes inspired by popular board and video games!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

The Any Book Club

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club 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......More

The Any Book Club (ABC) meets bi-monthly to share stories about their recent reads. Members of the Any Book Club 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. The ABC meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Members can attend either or both sessions. Adults | 18+

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Tiny Tots Playgroup

Every Thursday we will offer an array of toddler friendly activities and toys to work on motor skills. Aimed at toddlers, but siblings welcome.

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US

Silent Book Club Junior

Enjoy reading in a quiet, comfortable environment with this silent book club for kids. Each week, we'll get cozy at the library for half an hour of solo reading, plus time at the end to chat and enjoy some snacks. The perfect chance to work on your summer reading goals!

136 Surrey Rd., Springfield, MA, 01118, US