Good morning, Springfield.

The Springfield Library Foundation and PeoplesBank announced a $10,000 grant to grow the Library’s Summer Reading Program, Level Up at Your Library, across nine branches and with local partners.

The program will begin in June and finish with a city-wide celebration on Aug. 23—attendance is free.

Ted Hebert marked the 50th anniversary of Teddy Bear Pools & Spas and recalled starting work at 14 building pools by hand while facing tough setbacks.

He explained how hard work grew his business into a local success and now he supports nonprofits in the community—helping with animal care and education programs.

Hadley police arrested a Springfield man, 44-year-old Tomas Reyes, outside the Hampshire Mall on Thursday when an RMV check revealed an open warrant from Connecticut—he was taken into custody without incident and charged as a fugitive from justice.

MGM Springfield hosted Free Music Fridays yesterday at 7:30 p.m., launching a 16-week series of free concerts that boost downtown activity — local bars and restaurants benefit from the turnout.

The venue will offer indoor options if weather issues arise — ensuring the fun continues all summer.

On Friday, Springfield held its annual Memorial Day ceremony in front of city hall where speakers including Mayor Domenic Sarno and Army Sgt. Gumersindo Gomez paid tribute to fallen service members by laying a wreath at five veteran monuments + stressing that our freedom is never free.

Big Y in Springfield recalled made-to-order subs, wraps, and paninis from May 20th and May 21st because sliced cucumbers (used as an ingredient) may have been contaminated with salmonella; the chain stopped service in its sandwich line and no illnesses have been reported.

30th Anniversary Self Advocacy Conference

9 AM – 4 PM — Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel — Registration required — Celebrate three decades of self advocacy and connect with like-minded individuals.

Open Home Tour

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 47 Garfield St, Springfield, MA — Free entry — Explore a charming property listed by J Barrett & Company.

On-Site Tour of Best Senior Living Amenities

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 370 Pine St, Springfield — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living dining and activities at this informative tour.

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts

8 AM — Downtown Springfield, MA — Various costs for bike rentals — Compete in a scenic triathlon with a swim in the Connecticut River and bike through charming New England landscapes.

Walking Tour: Springfield’s Lost Riverfront

10:30 a.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Springfield’s Lost Riverfront with local historians and experts.

David O’Connell: Live Music

6-9 p.m. — Irish House Restaurant and Trinity Pub at the Irish Cultural Center — Dinner reservations available — Enjoy an evening of live music while dining on Irish delights.

The Willie J. Laws Band

9-11:59 p.m. — Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ — Cover charge at the door — Enjoy a unique blend of Texas roots music infused with funk and jazz from a celebrated local band.