| Brightwood |
359 Plainfield Street Hours: Manager: Haydee Hodis |
The beautiful Brightwood Branch Library is located in the heart of the Brightwood section of Springfield. The library is situated in the Chestnut Accelerated Middle School building across the street from the Benjamin Ramos Health Center.
Through its Collections and Services, the Brightwood Branch Library provides for the informational, educational, and leisure needs of the community.
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
- Spanish language materials (the largest collection among public libraries in Western Massachusetts)
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
- Chess sets available for public use
- Staff-assisted photocopying
FOR CHILDREN:
- Drop-in crafts: Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5 p.m.
- Children's programming
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer reading program
- Storytimes: by school appointment only
COMMUNITY ROOM:
To promote neighborhood culture and development, the library makes its community room available for educational, social service, and other organizations. The library also hosts community events such as musical performances, puppet shows, readings by authors, and exhibitions by illustrators and other artists.
BRANCH PHOTOS:
2005 Read Aloud Program Graduation pictures!
For Branch Advisory Committee information, contact:
Jan Denney
20 Abbe Avenue
Springfield MA 01107
413-731-8156
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