Summer Reading Lists from Area Schools
Storytime registration is underway now!
Storytimes begin the week of March 29 unless otherwise noted.
School and childcare groups:
All library locations welcome group visits; please call your neighborhood branch to book a visit for stories or library activities. Contact the branch hosting the storytime you’d like to sign up for and they will get you registered.
Wee Ones: Storytime for Babies
It’s never too soon to start reading to your child! Bring your little one to our special storytimes just for children age 12 - 24 months, and instill in them the joy of reading and the magic of books! Register now.
Mondays, 10:30 a.m., Indian Orchard Branch, 44 Oak Street
Preschoolers Storytime (for ages 3-5)
Groups and individuals are welcome, siblings too! Pre-registration is required, please call 263-6828, x201 to see if there’s room for you to join us, even if you haven’t attended from the beginning! Most appropriate for ages 3-5, siblings welcome.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street
PJ Storytime (for ages 3-8)
Join us for old favorites, welcome some new ones, and enjoy special themes! No registration necessary - just drop in! Starts on March 17th.
Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., East Springfield Branch, 21 Osborne Terrace
Preschool Storytimes
They’re walking, talking, and full of wonder! And with school coming in just a year or two, there’s no better time to engage your child in the world of books and imagination. Register now.
Thursdays, 10 a.m., Sixteen Acres Branch, 1187 Parker Street
Appropriate for ages 3 1/2 - 5Fridays, 10:15 a.m., East Forest Park Branch, 122 Island Pond Rd.
Appropriate for ages 2 - 3 1/2
Toddler Terrific Storytime (for ages 2 - 3 1/2 )
"Mice Are Nice" will be our storytime theme for March 12. We’ll read two mouse stories, sing a mouse song, do a rhyme, a craft, and enjoy a treat!
Join us April 9th for Winnie the Pooh’s visit!Friday, 10:30 a.m., March 12, April 9, May 7
Pine Point Branch, 204 Boston Road
Drop In Storytime (for ages 3 and up)
School aged kids will enjoy this highly-interactive story and activity time. Enjoy singing, acting out story scenes and more!
Upcoming themes: March 20 - Princes and Princesses
April 17 - Curious George
May 15 - Parties, Celebrations and Fancy Nancy
June 12 - A visit from Mother Nature!
Saturdays, 1 - 2 p.m., Liberty Branch, 773 Liberty Street
Special Storytimes at the Central Library Children's Room
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! For ages 3-7, with no pre-registration required and siblings welcome!
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., March 10, April 14, May 12
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Saturdays, 1:30 p.m., March 13, April 10, May 8.
Scavenger Hunts
at the Children's Room!
Scavenger Hunts:
Children will use clues to help them find items hidden around the room. Complete the hunt and get a prize! For ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required.Wednesday, April 21.
FAIR (Family Adventures in Reading)
Central Library Community Room
Saturdays, March 6 - April 10, 2 - 3:30 pmSixteen Acres
Saturdays, March 6 - April 10, 1 - 2:30 pm
Once again, the wonderful book discussion group for families, Family Adventures in Reading (FAIR) will be offered at two Springfield City Library locations. New dates are: March 6-April 10 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street; and from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Sixteen Acres Branch Library, 1187 Parker Street. Professional storytellers will lead families and children 6 and older in discussions about children’s stories on topics such as fairness, courage, and dreams. Onawumi Jean Moss will be at the Central Library, and Motoko will be at the Sixteen Acres Branch. Snacks will be provided, and families who attend regularly will receive a canvas book bag and free book. Register now for this free program by calling or visiting the Central Library’s Children’s Room at 263-6828, ext. 201, or the Sixteen Acres Branch Library, 263-6858.
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Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. The schedule for drop-in crafts activities is:
Brightwood Branch: Thursdays, 3:30-5 pm.
East Springfield Branch: Fridays, 2-4 pm.
Indian Orchard Branch: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5 pm.
Liberty Branch: Tuesdays, 3-4:30 pm.
Mason Square Branch: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm.
Pine Point Branch: Fridays, 10 am - 5 pm
Sixteen Acres Branch: Saturdays, 11 am-3 pm.
PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month.
Group visits are welcome at the library. Please contact your neighborhood branch to plan a library visit for your group's needs.
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