Liberty Branch Library |
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773 Liberty Street
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The Liberty Branch Library was built in 1930 to serve the new Liberty Heights suburb of Irish and French Canadian immigrants who were settling this part of the city as the Street Car lines were extended out Carew Street. Skilled workers and their families immediately made this library a popular and much appreciated part of the community. 1800 books were checked out the first day the Library was opened. Designed by architect Max Westoff in the Colonial Revival style with a Southern Flair in the use of the double chimneys on either end, this truly is an Architectural gem. W. W. Davis Construction built the Library for $35,000. They also constructed the Glenwood and Liberty schools. |
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City Councilor Michael Fenton Office Hours
Liberty: 2nd Tuesday, 7-8 pm
East Springfield: 2nd Wednesday, 7-8 pm
Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton will hold office hours at two Springfield libraries starting April 13. The office hours will be held on the second Tuesday and second Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Tuesday office hours will be held at the Liberty Branch located at 773 Liberty Street and Wednesday office hours will be at the East Springfield Branch located at 21 Osborne Terrace. These libraries are on opposite ends of Ward 2 and were chosen in an effort to be accessible to everyone in the area.
This new initiative will be an opportunity for community residents to meet with their Ward 2 representative to discuss issues that are important to them. "I want to be accessible to the community," Fenton said.
Additional office hours and accommodations will be made in response to need. Councilor Fenton stressed that, "these office hours are not the only time that residents can get in touch with me. I encourage city residents to contact me via email or phone."
Councilor Fenton can be reached by e-mail at mfenton@springfieldcityhall.com or by telephone at 413-788-8023.
COLLECTIONS include:
- Children's and adult books
- Fiction and non-fiction materials
- Feature films, children's videos, and documentaries
- CD-ROMS and cassette/book kits
- CDS and cassettes
SERVICES include:
- Reference: assists patrons in finding answers and/or materials
- Reader's Advisory: helps patrons of all ages find the right book
- PACS to access local and regional library catalogs
- Interlibrary and intralibrary loan service
- Access to databases with general, health and business information for adults and children
- Computer access: sign up at reference desk
- Word processing: 30 minute slots
- Internet: 30 minute slots
- Staff-assisted photocopying
FOR CHILDREN:
- Drop-In Crafts: Tuesdays, 3 - 4:30 pm
- Children's programming
- Storytimes for young children
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer reading program
For Branch Advisory Committee information, contact:
TBA
The Liberty Branch Advisory Committee meets: TBA
Bring your voice and your ideas on how to make Liberty work best for our neighborhood. All are welcome!
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