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CARDMAKING EVENT AT THE LIBRARY!
Make a Thanksgiving card for Meals on Wheels folks
November 1 - 15
You do not need artistic talent in order to make a Thanksgiving card that will surely bring a smile to its recipient! Adults and children please stop in to any Springfield City Library Branch and make a Thanksgiving card that will be delivered to Meals on Wheels seniors. Materials to make the cards will be available at the libraries between November 1 - 15; alternately you may drop off a card that you made at home. Let's see if we can make 850 cards so that each Meals on Wheels recipient receives a homemade card! Make a card and make their day brighter.
If you have any questions please call Tricia at the East Springfield Branch Library at 263-6840, or Janet at the Central Library at 263-6828, ext. 422.
THE CITY'S CHILDREN CONSIDER CHINA
******Special book list for kids and families: The City's Children Consider China, with folk tales, fiction, nonfiction, picture books and more! *****
In conjunction with the Springfield Public Forum, the Central Library and all branch libraries have planned various activities, stories, and crafts related to China and its culture.
Stop in at the following branches to try a craft related to this theme, no registration necessary:
Central Library, week of November 4-8, during open hours
Forest Park Branch, November 12, from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mason Square Branch, week of November 10-14, during open hours.
The Sampler
On Tuesday, September 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Central Library, 220 State Street, children and caregivers will have a chance to sample a storytime session. Wonderful books about bears will be featured. Fall storytime schedules and sign up for all branches will be available at that time. Storytimes begin during the week of October 13. Most programs require pre-registration; call or visit your local branch to sign up. All locations also welcome group visits. Please call your branch to arrange.
Storytime Locations and Age Groups
Wee Ones: Storytimes for caregivers and children ages 12 to 24 months.
Pine Point Branch, 204 Boston Road, 263-6855, Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Parents and Twos: Storytimes for caregivers and children ages 2 to 3 ½.
East Forest Park Branch, 122 Island Pond Road, 263-6836, Thursdays at 10 a.m.; or
East Springfield Branch Library, 21Osborne Terrace, 263-6840, Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: For children ages 3 to 5.
Forest Park Branch, 380 Belmont Avenue, 263-6843, Tuesdays at 10 a.m.; or
Sixteen Acres Branch, 1187 Parker Street, 263-6858, Thursdays at 10 a.m.; or
Liberty Branch, 773 Liberty Street, 263-6849, Thursdays at 10 a.m.
Toddler Time: Storytimes for caregivers and children ages 2 to 3 1/2.
This will be an open story time with no registration required. To be held at the Central Library's Children's Room, 220 State Street, 263-6828, ext. 201; Tuesdays, 10:30a.m. on October 7, 14, 21, & 28.
NOTE: All programs, except Toddler Time, run for 8 weeks.
Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. The schedule for drop-in crafts activities is:
Brightwood Branch: Wednesdays, 3:30-5.
East Springfield Branch: Fridays, 2-4 pm.
Indian Orchard Branch: Wednesdays, 3-6.
Liberty Branch: Tuesdays, 3-4:30.
Mason Square Branch: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Pine Point Branch: Thursdays, 3-7.
Sixteen Acres Branch: Saturdays, 11-3.
PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month.
Group visits are welcome at the library. Please contact your neighborhood branch to plan a library visit for your group's needs.
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