Liberty Branch Library

PROGRAMS:

Martha Speaks Parties!
East Springfield, Wednesday, September 15, 6 pm
Liberty, Saturday, September 11, 1 pm

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Stop in to the East Springfield Branch Library (263-6840), 21 Osborne Terrace at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15 and be ready for a Martha Speaks themed party! We'll have a special storytime, fun crafts, plus a snack! If Saturday, September 11 works better for you, then visit the Liberty Branch Library (263-6849) at 1 p.m. for a similar party with special storytime and crafts. Come enjoy some fun from a dog's point of view, at the Library! Call or stop in to the branch to sign up.

Funding for this program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Springfield Library.

LETTERBOXING AT THE LIBERTY BRANCH LIBRARY
May 1 - September 30, 2010

An intriguing mix of treasure hunting, art, navigation, and exploring interesting places, letterboxing is a hobby just coming to national attention. Letterboxers hide small boxes containing a logbook and rubber stamp, and distribute clues to finding the box. Finders make an imprint of the letterbox's stamp on their personal logbook, and leave an impression of their personal stamp on the letterbox's logbook to show they have found the box. At the Liberty Branch Library we've created a special kind of letterbox for kids or families to find!

In order to access our letterbox, hunters must answer a series of quiz questions by looking around the branch building or using library resources. When the hunter correctly completes the quiz, one of our librarians will produce the letterbox for stamping. Running from May 1 to the end of September, it will be great fun for the whole family. Stop in and try it! For more information please call the Liberty Branch Library, 773 Liberty Street, at 263-6849.

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.

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

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