Springfield Town Library

05/30/2026

Join bat advocate and licensed rehabilitator Barry Genzlinger for an engaging and eye-opening online presentation, Bats, Bugs, Fungus: What’s the Connection? Discover the fascinating world of bats, including their remarkable abilities and the vital role they play in our ecosystem.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89450151522?pwd=1Gzrx76buO3ChZRchQshhRYpxd4YMK.1

Meeting ID: 894 5015 1522
Passcode: 136847

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

With courage and candor, American veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan share their wartime experiences and consider the impact of their wars on themselves and fellow veterans. Interspersed with actual images and video from both wars, their stories paint an intense and compelling picture of the post-911 wars and their cost.

Access Kanopy for free with your Springfield Town Library Card.
https://www.kanopy.com/en/springfieldtown?frontend=kui

05/29/2026

Join Larry Kraft, writer of Waiting For A Eulogy, and director Patricia Greene-Pawelczyk from Springfield Community Players for a special Meet the Playwright event on Monday, July 6 at 6:00 pm. Learn how the play was created, hear stories from behind the scenes, and discover what inspired the production.

Sign-up for a reminder:

Hang out in person and chat with the playwright about their latest work and creative process!

05/29/2026

Tuesday, June 2 @ 10:00 AM

Join us here at the library for a special Bookworm Wiggle with the Springfield Area Parent Child Center for The Potty Journey!

Come learn practical, step-by-step toilet training strategies for children with special needs, autism, or any child struggling with the potty-training process.

05/29/2026

Breaking news: a kindness rock snake slithered into the garden. Witnesses say it moved at an astonishing speed of zero miles per hour before blending perfectly into its natural habitat.

So… are you ready to start decorating rocks again at the library? We need your help adding more kindness to watch the snake grow!😄

05/28/2026

Thursday, June 11 @ 3:00 PM.
Join us and Monadnock Therapy Pets as we get comfy and read to a four legged friend! Reserve a 15 minute slot to delve into your choice of book and enjoy some fluffy love from a reader's best friend.

Aimed for ages 0-17. Reservations Required
Sign-up here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reading-paws-therapy-dog-reading-time-tickets-1990200498265?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/28/2026

TOMORROW
Fridays @ 10:00 AM!
Bring your little one to play at the library and meet other families! A variety of fun baby and toddler toys will be provided for children to play with, as well as soothing music to enhance their cognition (and yours). Come for a safe environment for both you and your children to socialize and have some morning entertainment!
Aimed for ages 0-2.
Get a reminder for specific dates here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/playdates-at-the-library-may-tickets-1988337464882?keep_tld=true

05/28/2026

Residents are invited to attend an upcoming community forum on Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Springfield Town Library, offering a valuable opportunity to connect directly with State Representatives Alice Emmons and Kristi Morris.

The forum is designed to encourage open conversation, giving community members the chance to ask questions, share perspectives, and stay informed about state-level decisions.
All residents are encouraged to participate in this important discussion and make their voices heard.

Hang out in person and chat directly with your state reps—ask questions and share your thoughts!

05/27/2026

See what's new this week at the Springfield Town Library at:

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There are 41 new bestsellers, 104 new audiobooks, 47 new children's books, and 89 other new books, including 231 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Ironwood," "The Butcher's Masquerade," and "The Final Target."