Forest Park Branch Library |
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Hours: Manager: Reggie Wilson |
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Forest Park neighborhood residents outgrew the provisional circulating library that was set up at Park Memorial Baptist Church and residents wanted a full service branch library. In 1908, industrialist Andrew Carnegie provided $50,000 for three branch libraries that included Forest Park Branch Library. Carnegie required that neighborhood citizens subscribe for land to match his donation of money for the building. Over 500 prominent Forest Park citizens subscribed for land and soon Forest Park Branch Library was completed in 1909. The Forest Park Branch is now wireless. |
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Forest Park/East Forest Park Newsletter available online: Click here for the November edition of OmniPages!
PROGRAMS & EVENTS:
GIVE THANKS FOR GREAT MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY!
Piano and cello performance at Forest Park Branch Library
Saturday, November 22, 1 pm
Take a musical break from your holiday preparations to attend an educational, enchanting, free classical music concert at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22. Two teachers from the Community Music School of Springfield will play a wide variety of classical music at the Forest Park Branch Library, 380 Belmont Avenue, Springfield. Sofya Shainskaya, a pianist with a distinguished career as a performer and instructor for over 30 years, was at one time the accompanist and musical arranger for the former USSR Olympic Gymnastic Team. Sofya's husband, Boris Kogan, a cellist, was a child prodigy in his native Russia. He was Assistant Principal cellist with the Leningrad Symphony and has performed in locations such as Yale University, Carnegie Hall, and Washington, D.C. As well as playing beautiful musical selections by J.S. Bach, Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky, Sofya and Boris will talk about the composers, and their own experiences as musicians in the United States and in Russia.
This concert is presented through the generosity of the Muriel Schwartz Fund, The Friends of the Springfield City Library, Inc., and the Forest Park Branch Library Russian Book Club. For additional information contact the Forest Park Branch Library at 263-6843.
NEW! Forest Park Boys' Group
Next meeting: Friday, November 28, 3:30 pm
Boys in grades 6-8 are invited to join the new boys' group at Forest Park. Enjoy a variety of cool activities with boys your age along with food and drinks. The group will meet on the last Friday of the month from 3:30 - 4:30. If the library is closed, we will meet on the following Friday.
November 28 meeting: We will make Go boards and learn the game of Go
NEW GIRLS CLUB AT FOREST PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
Third Wednesday of the Month, 3:15 pm
Girls ages 11 - 14 are encouraged to check out the cool new Girls' Group at the Forest Park Branch Library! Enjoy good conversations and great snacks while doing a variety of activities such as jewelry making, knitting, book talks and making your own journal. The group will meet on the third Wednesday of the month from 3:15 - 4:30 pm. The Forest Park Branch Library is located at 380 Belmont Avenue, Springfield. Pre-registration is preferred but not required. Please call Emma at 263-6843 for more information.
Teen Advisory Board
First Wednesday of the Month, 3:15 - 4:45 pm
Next Meeting: December 3Students in 6th-8th grade are invited to share ideas for upcoming teen programs, new teen music CDs, DVDs, books and video games. Your voice can make a difference at the library!
Movies at Forest Park
Watch for coming attractions!
**Note: The Community Room is not yet handicapped-accessible.
RUSSIAN BOOK GROUP
Last Wednesday of the month at 6 PM
How would you like to join Forest Park Branch Library staff member Irina Grinshteyn to discuss interesting popular books that are written in Russian? The Forest Park Branch Library Russian Book Club may be just what you are looking for. This informal club will meet once a month on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. This book discussion is held exclusively in the Russian language.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the club, call or drop by the branch during open hours.
Hi!Tech Help for Seniors
Half-hour sessions are available with trained volunteers who will help you get started with the wide world of computers! Please call the branch directly for an appointment. This service is intended for Beginners who need one-on-one help becoming more comfortable with the mouse, keyboard, and Windows desktop environment.
State Representative Mary Rogeness Office Hours: By Appointment Only (Second Tuesday, 3:30 - 5 pm)
State Representative Mary Rogeness (R) will hold office hours for the public at the Forest Park Branch. You must call her office at 413-567-1661 to schedule an appointment.
COLLECTIONS:
- 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
- Russian language collection
- Vietnamese language collection
SERVICES:
- 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
- Coupon exchange: We have hundreds of store coupons for you to browse!
FOR CHILDREN:
For Branch Advisory Committee information, contact:
Ginna Ondricek
Help shape the direction of the Forest Park Branch Library at its next advisory meeting. We want your suggestions.
Regular meetings: First Monday of the month at 6 pm
Next Meeting: TBA
Note: Meetings are held at the East Forest Park Branch, 122/124 Island Pond Rd.
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