Youth
The West Springfield Public Library is dedicated to serving patrons of all ages. The Children's Services Department focuses its efforts on children and young adults from birth through high-school. We maintain a collection of more than 39,000 children and young adult items, including books in a variety of formats and languages, video, music, puppets and educational thematic kits. We provide references services for children and teens as well as storytimes for a wide variety of age groups, craft and entertainment programs, an annual summer reading program, specialized teen programs and volunteer opportunities.
Kids, if you need to get homework done, the links on our Homework Help page might make your job easier.
We have a variety of free programs on a monthy basis at the library. They are appropriate for a variety of age ranges so please look to see which programs might work for your child.
2018 Summer Program Flyer COMING SOON!
2018 Summer Reading Program!
Sponsored by MLS/MBLC
"LIBRARIES ROCK!" runs from June 25th to August 3*
Registration for "LIBRARIES ROCK!" begins June 22
Preschoolers through Middle School Students are invited to read and earn raffle tickets towards prizes!
Summer Performers and Activities!
Funded by the W.S. Arts Council and the Friends of the West Springfield Library
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Comedy Magic Show with Ed Popielarczyk Have fun, be amazed, help with magic Thursday June 28 at 10:00 a.m. Ages 3 and up
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dino Adventures - Live Animal Show Explore dinosaur fossils and meet some distant cousins Thursday July 5 at 10:00 a.m. 4 and up * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
Make It, Shake It, Take It Making then playing musical crafts Friday, July 13 at 10:00 a.m. Ages 5 and up *Space is limited. Registration required* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Rolie Polie Guacamolie Sing, Dance and laugh ….. Thursday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. Ages 3 and up * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pumpernickel Puppets presents “The Frog Prince” See the classic tale Thursday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. Ages 3 and up * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
Mehndi Tattooing for Children Glitter tattoos to make you sparkle. Wednesday, August 1, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ages 5 - 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Henry the Juggler Without a word, Henry defies the laws of physics and gravity Thursday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. All ages * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Daily Activity Sheets
All day, for the duration of the Summer Reading Program
Decorated Book Bag Wed., June 27 at 10 a.m. to noon Use fabric markers to decorate a cloth book bag
No registration necessary
Make-it/Take-it CRAFT DAYS Wed., July 11, 18 and Aug. 1, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Ages 3 and up No registration necessary
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Registration Required Programs
Pre-register on or after June 15 by calling 736-4561, ext. 4
Science Rocks Tuesdays, June 26 - Jul. 31,
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hands on science program for ages 9 to 12 2018 Summer Science Rocks! Flyer
Summer LEGO Building Thurs., July 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 12
Paint a Bird House Wednesday, July 25 11:00 a.m. for ages 6 and up
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For Our Younger Patrons
Preschool STORYTIME Tuesdays, June 26 - July 31 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Stories, music, craft and snack Ages 3-5 Pre-register on or after June 15 |
