Home City Families Playgroup

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Staff training

The library is closed this morning for a system-wide staff training.

Gaming Friday

Nothing to do before the weekend? Visit the Forest Park Library and play board game or pick up a Nintendo Switch Joycon and join a Smash battle. We'll be gaming every other Friday this Summer! Recommended for ages 12 - 18.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Crochet Basics Workshop

Come learn the basics of crochet! No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided. Participants will learn the chain stitch, single crochet stitch, half-double crochet stitch, and double crochet stitch. These skills will allow participants to make simpl......More

Come learn the basics of crochet! No prior experience required, and all materials will be provided. Participants will learn the chain stitch, single crochet stitch, half-double crochet stitch, and double crochet stitch. These skills will allow participants to make simple rectangle crochet projects, such as hand towels, scarves, pot holders, and more!

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Home City Families Playgroup

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Learn to Sew - Pocket Workshop

Come learn the basics of sewing by making a custom pocket/carrying case. Participants will learn the running stitch, whip stitch, and blanket stitch, all while making a custom project. No experience necessary, materials, tools, and instruction will all be provided.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

DIY Journaling

Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health. This program is supporte......More

Journaling can be a great way to get all your thoughts, good and bad, out of your head. Learn how to make your own journal, and use it to clear your mind and get out all your thoughts. Learn why journaling is such a great tool for mental health. This program is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Forest Park Branch Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!

Help us kick off our Summer Reading Club! We will have crafts, games, snacks, a scavenger hunt, and raffle prizes! Come sign up for the summer reading club and keep track of your minutes over the summer to earn cool prizes!

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Calm Coloring

Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon in the summers.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Sew Fun! Drop-In

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others! We have sewing supplies......More

Stop by the Forest Park Library to develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Each month we will have a guided project to build your skills, or bring your own project and meet other sewers. Share your skills and tips with others! We have sewing supplies and a sewing machine available for use. Ages 16+.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Snack Attack!

Looking to add something new to your after-school snack cookbook? Kids can learn how to make fun and interesting snacks at the Forest Park Library! Every other week in the summer. Ideal for children 10 and up.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Home City Families Playgroup

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation

Greater Springfield Senior Services will offer a free, one-hour presentation called Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation.  The goal is to educate people of all ages about the importance of choosing a healthcare proxy, writing advanced care directives, and ......More

Greater Springfield Senior Services will offer a free, one-hour presentation called Advance Care Planning: It’s About the Conversation.  The goal is to educate people of all ages about the importance of choosing a healthcare proxy, writing advanced care directives, and having these conversations with loved ones.Light refreshments will be served, and all participants will receive a free copy of the Honoring Choices toolkit, which includes relevant Massachusetts forms. Space is limited to 12 participants, and registration is required. Please see ­­­library staff to sign up; however, if you have any questions related to the course, please contact Lenora Johnson at 413-781-8800 ext. 1385.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Arcade on Wheels

Level-up your summer gaming experience at Springfield City Library with the largest mobile arcade in New England: Arcade on the Go! Enjoy arcade games in a climate-controlled environment without going further than your local library.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Juneteenth

Closed for the holiday

Soul Speaker Alchemy Box

​Join us for an afternoon of mindful creatvity with a focus on mental health. This program is presented by Kim Larkin of KlassicKreations.A unique soulful, meditative art program that transforms an 8 x 8 craft box into your own 3-D Alchemy Box. We will decorate the insi......More

​Join us for an afternoon of mindful creatvity with a focus on mental health. This program is presented by Kim Larkin of KlassicKreations.A unique soulful, meditative art program that transforms an 8 x 8 craft box into your own 3-D Alchemy Box. We will decorate the inside (our innermost desires and goals) as well as the outside (our outside persona). A wide variety of mixed media and colorful wrapping papers are provided as well as fun paper punches, ribbon, full color inspirational text and imagery. We will have a journaling exercise which will be sealed/placed inside. Each artist will receive a piece of rose quartz for their box as a symbol of self-love. Let your inner child come out to play and take time to listen to your soul speaking. Meditative music and herbal teas will help set the inspiring tone.This project was funded by federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US

Fantasy Map Workshop

Come explore fantasy map making! Whether you're leveling up your tabletop RPG game, illustrating a story you have in your head, or just want to pass the afternoon with a craft, this fantasy map making workshop is for you. Materials will be provided as well as several se......More

Come explore fantasy map making! Whether you're leveling up your tabletop RPG game, illustrating a story you have in your head, or just want to pass the afternoon with a craft, this fantasy map making workshop is for you. Materials will be provided as well as several sets of optional instructions.

380 Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA, 01105, US