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Springfield Armor Book Review Raffle for Teens
Teens, ages 12 - 18, read a novel or non-fiction book between March 1 and March 24 and submit your brief review. You will then be entered into a raffle to win a FREE ticket to the Springfield Armor basketball game on March 29. Click here for details and online form.
Teen Tech Tuneup
Teens, ages 12-18, join Ken Hohenberger, STCC Professor of Computer Technology, on Wednesday, March 24 from 4-6 p.m., at the Central Library for a FREE hands-on computer workshop. More information and signup details here.
Altered Books!
Both teens and adults will have a chance to take part in an unusual art/sculpture program at the library! Springfield artist and teacher, Caren McKenzie, will guide participants as they rip, puncture, paint, and glue discarded books to create masterpieces of their own! For adults the program will be held at Pine Point, on April 7 & 14, from 4:30 - 7 pm; for teens, at Sixteen Acres on April 24 and May 1, 11 am - 12:30 pm. Sign up now!
Pastel Painting Workshop
Pastel painting sounds very intriguing. Are you interested in learning how? Plan on being at the Central Library, 220 State Street, on Monday, April 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a FREE workshop led by local artist Greg Maichack. Details and signup info here.
Computer Classes Scheduled for Spring
Our popular free computer classes will be starting again in April. Click here for the complete list and sign up now! Included are a two-part intro to email, workshops on MS PowerPoint and Excel, and a special introduction to our suite of free databases.
Sign up for Spring Storytimes!
Start your child off with a lifelong love of reading! Storytimes for children begin the week of March 29 unless otherwise noted. Call your branch library now to sign up for your child's age group. Complete details here.
New Library Director Appointed
For more about Ms. Fogarty and her vision for the future of the library, read the article in Wednesday's Springfield Republican.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has appointed Molly "Lee" Fogarty as Director of the Springfield City Library. Ms. Fogarty has been serving as our Interim Library Director since last August. Mayor Sarno stated that "Molly Fogarty is a talented professional who will ensure that the City continues to have outstanding public libraries for our residents. Molly's professional experience makes her a great asset to the Library Department and the City." Fogarty has been employed by the Springfield City Library for over 30 years, serving as Supervisor of the Brightwood Branch (1978-1979), Manager of the Brightwood Branch (1979-1992), Library Co-Director (1992-1994), Assistant Director (1994-2009) and Interim Library Director (August 5, 2009-present). Ms. Fogarty stated "The Springfield City Library has a long and distinguished history and is a greatly respected institution, symbolizing the best in community values and culture in providing services to the residents of Springfield. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead and know that with the support of Mayor Sarno, Springfield residents and library users, the Springfield Library Commission and our dedicated staff, the Springfield City Library will continue to provide innovative services."
Anti-Bullying Resources
Staff from the Library's Youth & Outreach Services Department have developed a list of books and websites to address the issue of bullying.
Knit --- and Read -- at the Library!
Join one of the library's knitting groups: Knit-Alongs on Wednesdays at 1 pm at East Forest Park or Knit-Lits on Fridays at 10 am at East Springfield. And don't miss the NEW knitting clubs at East Forest Park on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 7:30 pm and at Forest Park on Thursdays from 5 - 6:30 pm.
Tax Forms
Federal and Massachusetts tax forms are now available at the Central Library, 220 State Street. Additional federal schedules will be added as they are received. For downloadable forms:
IRS: Forms and Publications
Massachusetts Tax Forms
Other States Tax Forms
Make YOUR Opinion Known at the Library!
The Library has launched an online customer satisfaction survey and is ready for your input. Click here to comment on our collections, policies, programming, services, staff, and more. To take the survey in Spanish click here.
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