FREE-Springfield Public Library May/June Event Calendar

Hello All-

This post and information is courtesy of Springfield Public Library. I highly encourage you to check out the offerings. They are wonderful, the staff is caring and helpful and 99% of the events are free and well worth your time!


HERE IS THE LIST!

Youth Services Calendar of Events
May & June

Weekly Events

Preschool Storytime
Every Wednesday at 10:00 am
Fun stories, songs, a craft, and other early literacy activities for preschoolers.
No individual groups larger than five without prior arrangement. Held in the Children’s Story Corner. For ages 3-6.

Lapsit Storytime
Every Wednesday at 10:00 am
Simple stories, fingerplays, songs, a craft and other age-appropriate activities for infants and toddlers. An adult must accompany the Lapsit child. No individual groups larger than five without prior arrangement. Held in the Children’s Window Corner. For children from birth to age 3.



Stories in the Market ● Every Friday, starting June 19, time tba ● All ages
Stories, songs and treats at the Springfield Farmer’s Market



Saturday Sing-a-Long! ● Saturday, May 16, 1pm ● All ages welcome
Family music time with Pattiebuff Bear.

Evening Jammie Storytime ● Tuesday, May 19, 7pm ● All ages welcome
Come in your pajamas for a special evening story time.

Teen Gaming ● Wednesday, May 27, 3-5pm ● See the Teen Calendar of Events for details.

May Art Class with Kim Jarvis ● Thursday, May 28, 3:30-5pm ● For grades 3-8 Make fun art projects. Pre-registration is required at the Youth Services Desk

Family Story Time in Spanish ● Tuesday, June 2, at 5:30 pm ● All ages welcome The whole family is invited to join Erica for a fun Spanish language story time.

Saturday Songs and Stories with Pattiebuff ● Saturday, June 6, 1 pm ● All ages welcome
Come for stories, songs and a craft on the theme, “Won’t You Be My Friend?” as the kick-off for the Friends of the Springfield Library’s Spring Fling.

Spring Fling ● Saturday, June 6, 1-4 ● All ages welcome
Friends of the Springfield Library and community partners will provide crafts, games and treats for the whole family.

Be Creative @ Your Library! Join the Summer Reading Club and choose a free new book!
Complete your summer reading goal and earn a pass to Splash! Wave Pool. Complete the Super Duper Reading Challenge and earn a free pass to Camp Putt Adventure Park. For preschool children through 6 th grade, pick up your ‘Reading Record’ at the library after June 14. Readers in middle and high school can participate in drawings for great prizes for every book read and every program attended.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration with Tom Question, Tuesday, June 16, 11:00 am
Come be amazed by juggler, stilt-walker and comedian Tom Question, who will entertain with thrilling feats and tricks. Summer Reading sign-up, book give away and ice cream available. On the Fountain Plaza and for all ages. Sponsored by Comcast.

Saturday Sing-a-Long! ● Saturday, June 20, 1 pm ● All ages welcome ● Family music time!

Teen Gaming ● Wednesday, June 24, 3:00-4:30 pm ● See the Teen Calendar of Events for details.

Family Gaming ● Saturday, June 27, 3:00-4:30 pm ● All ages ● The whole family is invited to try your skill at Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, Wii, along with a variety of board games.

June Art Class with Kim Jarvis ● Thursday, June 25, 3:30-5 pm ● For grades 3-8 Make fun art projects. Pre-registration is required at the Youth Services Desk.

Teen Movie Night ● Monday, June 29 from 3-5 pm ● See the Teen Calendar of Events for details.

Celeste Rose Puppet Show ● Tuesday, June 30, 2 pm ● All ages welcome
“Little Red Riding Hood and Hunker Jaw the Wolf” is a thrilling adaptation of a familiar story.

All programs are free and will be held in the Library Meeting Room unless otherwise noted.


Summer Reading programs are sponsored by Comcast, the Friends of the Springfield Public Library, the Cressey Family Charitable Trust, and the Springfield Arts Commission