East Forest Park Branch Library
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NEW Hours:
Monday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 1 - 5 pm
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Opened in 2000
PVTA Bus Routes: B13 or G8
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122 Island Pond Road
Springfield, MA 01118
413-263-6836
Manager: Reggie Wilson
Assistant Manager & Children's Programs: Maeleah Carlisle |
The East Forest Park Branch Library was officially opened in April of 2000. Neighborhood groups had been asking for a branch in the East Forest Park section of Springfield since the early 1950s. A former video store was creatively redecorated into a beautiful library branch located in a mini mall with free parking and is fully handicapped accessible. |
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BRANCH PROGRAMS:
Fridays at 10:15 a.m., East Forest Park Branch, 122 Island Pond Road
Music and Movement, appropriate for ages 2-5, beginning January 20.
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Knit-Alongs!
Every Wednesday, 1 pm
Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. Bring a knitting or crochet project you are currently working on. Complete beginner or clueless? Bring a ball of worsted weight yarn and a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook, or a pair of size 8 or 10 knitting needles and we will show you the basics. Projects for donating to area organizations will also be created. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm.
Advance registration is not necessary; call the Branch at 263-6836 for more information.
 East Forest Park
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Group
Meets: Last Wednesday of the month, 6 - 7 pm
The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group is a book group that meets from 6 - 7 pm on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join the discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome.
 Next Meeting's Book Selection: February 29, 2012: Faithful Place by Tana French
Upcoming Months:
March 28, 2012: Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
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
- Photocopy machine for public use
FOR CHILDREN:
- Children's programming
- Storytimes for young children
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer reading program
- Library Visits: If you are interested in scheduling a school or preschool visit to the library, please call us at 263-6836
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