Family Craft Time (Ages 3-5)

[" Family Craft Time ", "for children ages 3 to 5 is held Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accommodations are requested for a disability", " please call our Library Director......More

[" Family Craft Time ", "for children ages 3 to 5 is held Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accommodations are requested for a disability", " please call our Library Director to discuss them at (973) 376-4930. "]

Custom Snow Globes

Come make your own custome Snow Globe with the Teen Advisory Board. No Registration while supplies lasts

Teen Advisory Board - Ages 13+

Ages 13+. Meet with your peers to create and lead your own library programs, earn volunteer hours, build your leadership skills, and add it to your college apps and resumes. Meets every first Wednesday of the month, no registration required.

A Taste of Romance: A Book Tasting Celebration

[" A Taste of Romance: ", " A Book Tasting Celebration Light refreshment", " trivia", " prizes", " and a newly added selfie station! No registration required "]

Library Chef Presents: Sourdough Basics

[" Learn the art of sourdough baking! Make soft", " flavorful flatbread from scratch and impress everyone with your homemade skills. Simply log in or create an account at app.librarychef.com to secure your spot in this delicious class. "]

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play (Ages 2-5)

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play is a story and rhyme time followed by toy time for children ages 2 to 5 that is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accom......More

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play is a story and rhyme time followed by toy time for children ages 2 to 5 that is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accommodations are requested for a disability, please call our Library Director to discuss them at (973) 376-4930.

Weapons of the American Revolution, Presented by: Mark Hurwitz

[" Historian George C. Neumann has written that", " â\u0080\u009Ctraditional studies of the American Revolution focus on generals", " statesmen and battles", " with little understanding of how this â\u0080\u0098impossibleâ\u0080\u0099 war was fought and won. ", " The ke......More

[" Historian George C. Neumann has written that", " â\u0080\u009Ctraditional studies of the American Revolution focus on generals", " statesmen and battles", " with little understanding of how this â\u0080\u0098impossibleâ\u0080\u0099 war was fought and won. ", " The key to understanding is the weapons used. ", " They determine the tactics that", " in turn", " dictated the type of army which Washington had to create in order to survive and hold the thirteen independent states together.â\u0080\u009D ", " Mark Hurwitz", " a Past Commander of the Brigade of the American Revolution and member of the 3rd NJ Regt", " â\u0080\u009CJersey Blues\"", " will be making a presentation with reproduction 18th ", "Century arms to explain the weapons system of the period", " demonstrating the smoothbore musket and bayonet as the basic infantry arm. In addition", " he will discuss the Pennsylvania Long Rifle", " Pistols", " and Swords. This will give an understanding of the development of Linear Warfare Tactics and the evolution of the Continental Army from the local militia. ", " "]

Author Talks Online: Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

[" Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book", " Fire Sword and Sea", " based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. The Caribbean Sea", " 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a weal......More

[" Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat with Vanessa Riley about her newest book", " Fire Sword and Sea", " based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye. The Caribbean Sea", " 1675. Jacquotte Delahaye is the mixed-race daughter of a wealthy tavern owner on the island of Tortuga. Jacquotte dreams of joining the seafarers and smugglers whose tall-masted ships cluster in the turquoise waters around Tortuga. For twenty years", " Jacquotte raids the Caribbean as Jacques", " hiding her gender. When her fellow pirates decide to increase their profits by entering the slave trade", " Jacquotte must make a change. Thursday", " February 5th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Springfield Free PL! Register and ask questions of the author here: ", "https://libraryc.org/sfplnj/107068 "]

Chair Yoga (REMOTE SESSION ONLY)

[" Each class offers the benefits of traditional yoga with ", "guided relaxation", " breath work", " seated stretching/poses and standing stretching/poses. ", " ", "These will be taught by our popular yoga instructor", " Tamara Tsoutsouris in the Donald B. Palmer Museum......More

[" Each class offers the benefits of traditional yoga with ", "guided relaxation", " breath work", " seated stretching/poses and standing stretching/poses. ", " ", "These will be taught by our popular yoga instructor", " Tamara Tsoutsouris in the Donald B. Palmer Museum. Sessions meet at 12:30 PM. Patrons who would like to attend remotely", " may do so (via Zoom) at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88605695827?pwd=amJ3cTgxZ0FtcUNKMi96MkdDV0dmQT09 This program is made possible by an extremely generous donation from the Friends of the Springfield Free Public Library. Participation is free and all are welcome. "]

Charm Picture Frames - Ages 10-18

[" Ages 10-18 Create your own personalized photo frame to take home. ", " Registration required on Eventbrite. https://PhotoFrameMaking.eventbrite.com "]

Take Your Child to the Library Day - Ages 3+

[" Ages 3 and up Stop in and make a Valentineâ\u0080\u0099s Day craft. ", " No registration required. ", " While supplies last. "]

Newsies: History of the Newspaper Industry

[" Take a trip back in time as Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta presents â\u0080\u009CNewsies: History of the Newspaper Industry.â\u0080\u009D The talk will transport the audience back to 59 B.C.", " when the first newspaper was published in ancient Rome. Since the histor......More

[" Take a trip back in time as Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta presents â\u0080\u009CNewsies: History of the Newspaper Industry.â\u0080\u009D The talk will transport the audience back to 59 B.C.", " when the first newspaper was published in ancient Rome. Since the history of newspapers is so vast", " Maryannewill focus on U.S. newspapers. The audience will learn how the quality ", "of newspaper reporting was perfected after the American Revolution and the Battle of Lexington", " the Penny Press", " â\u0080\u009Cyellowâ\u0080\u009D journalism", " newspaper chains and syndicates", " and how competition from radio", " television", " and the internet caused a decline in the newspaper industry. What makes this lecture so much fun is the audience interaction. Maryanne will ask listeners to join in and share their experiences with newspapers. For example: â\u0080\u009CWhat is your favorite section of the newspaper?â\u0080\u009D and â\u0080\u009CWere you ever featured in the newspaper?â\u0080\u009D ", " "]

Penguin Puffy Art and Storytime - Ages 5+

[" Ages 5 and up with a caregiver. Listen to a story and create penguin puffy art. ", " Registration required. https://PuffyPenguinArt.eventbrite.com "]

Winter Yoga Series

[" Winter Yoga Reset Series ", " Restore balance and calm this winter with an 8-session yoga series led by experienced instructor Lauren Cooper. Designed for all levels", " these sessions focus on mindful movement", " gentle strength", " breathwork", " and relaxationâ\......More

[" Winter Yoga Reset Series ", " Restore balance and calm this winter with an 8-session yoga series led by experienced instructor Lauren Cooper. Designed for all levels", " these sessions focus on mindful movement", " gentle strength", " breathwork", " and relaxationâ\u0080\u0094perfect for easing into winter evenings with intention. All levels welcome. Session Dates (choose one or more): ", " ", "https://tinyurl.com/winteryogareset â\u0080˘ February 9: ", " ", "https://winterreset3.eventbrite.com â\u0080˘ March 2 â\u0080˘ March 9 â\u0080˘ March 16 â\u0080˘ March 23 â\u0080˘ March 30 â\u0080˘ April 6 "]

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play (Ages 2-5)

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play is a story and rhyme time followed by toy time for children ages 2 to 5 that is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accom......More

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play is a story and rhyme time followed by toy time for children ages 2 to 5 that is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accommodations are requested for a disability, please call our Library Director to discuss them at (973) 376-4930.

Family Craft Time (Ages 3-5)

[" Family Craft Time ", "for children ages 3 to 5 is held Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accommodations are requested for a disability", " please call our Library Director......More

[" Family Craft Time ", "for children ages 3 to 5 is held Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accommodations are requested for a disability", " please call our Library Director to discuss them at (973) 376-4930. "]

TAB Valentine DIY Chocolates - Ages 10+

[" Ages 10 and up. Make your own chocolates for Valentine's Day! ", " Registration Required https://tabvalentindiy.eventbrite.com "]

Library Chef Presents: Seared Scallops over Creamy Polenta

[" Cook a romantic", " restaurant-quality meal at home! Perfectly seared scallops over creamy polenta with sage lemon brown butterâ\u0080\u0094wow your loved ones this Valentineâ\u0080\u0099s Day. Simply log in or create an account at app.librarychef.com to secu......More

[" Cook a romantic", " restaurant-quality meal at home! Perfectly seared scallops over creamy polenta with sage lemon brown butterâ\u0080\u0094wow your loved ones this Valentineâ\u0080\u0099s Day. Simply log in or create an account at app.librarychef.com to secure your spot in this delicious class. "]

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play (Ages 2-5)

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play is a story and rhyme time followed by toy time for children ages 2 to 5 that is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accom......More

Mother Goose Group and Extended Play is a story and rhyme time followed by toy time for children ages 2 to 5 that is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM in the Museum Room of the Springfield Free Public Library. Program attendance is on a first-come basis. If accommodations are requested for a disability, please call our Library Director to discuss them at (973) 376-4930.

Author Talks Online: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Womenâs Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

[" Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewartâ\u0080\u0099s book", " The Conjuring of America: Mojos", " Mermaids", " Medicine", " and 400 Years of Black Womenâ\u0080\u0099s Magic", " tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery", " the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of R......More

[" Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewartâ\u0080\u0099s book", " The Conjuring of America: Mojos", " Mermaids", " Medicine", " and 400 Years of Black Womenâ\u0080\u0099s Magic", " tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery", " the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction", " and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women", " in secrecy and subterfuge", " courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions. This book is a love letter to the real magic Black women used", " their herbs", " food", " textiles", " song", " and dance", " used to sow rebellion", " freedom", " and hope. Thursday", " February 12th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with Springfield Free PL! Register and ask questions of the author here: ", "https://libraryc.org/sfplnj/107645 "]

The Declaration of Independence: America's Birth Certificate

[" Joel Farkas presents the Declaration of Independence's origin and legacy", " from the Magna Carta through The War of 1812 and today. ", "  ", "* This program was funded in part ", "by the New Jersey State Libraryâ\u0080\u0099s REV 250: ", "Examining the Semiquincent......More

[" Joel Farkas presents the Declaration of Independence's origin and legacy", " from the Magna Carta through The War of 1812 and today. ", "  ", "* This program was funded in part ", "by the New Jersey State Libraryâ\u0080\u0099s REV 250: ", "Examining the Semiquincentennial through a Jersey Lens "]

Boogie Woogie Babies - Ages 6Mos - 2.5yrs

[" Fun and lively dance program best suited for ages six months through 2.5 years. ", " Come and get your Boogie Woogie on at The Springfield Library. ", " No registration required. "]

Inside the Heart of Mad Science - Grades PreK-2nd

[" PreK - 2nd Grade Specialty heart Valentineâ\u0080\u0099s Mad Science Workshop. ", " Registration required. https://MadScienceValentineHeart.eventbrite.com "]

TAB Candy Heart Scavenger Hunt - All Ages

All day passive program for anyone who stops by the childrenâs room that day.