Sixteen Acres Branch Library |
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1187 Parker Street Manager: Norma Couture |
The Sixteen Acres Library was first opened in 1965. A much needed addition was built and the newly remodeled library opened in June of 2000. The library has ample parking and is handicapped accessible. |
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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
FAVORITE FOLKTALES PUPPET SHOW AT THE LIBRARY!
Thursday, November 20, 10:30 am
Do the toddlers in your life enjoy favorite folktales such as The Princess and the Pea, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Three Little Pigs? Then by all means bring them to the Sixteen Acres Branch Library to see those characters come to life on Thursday, November 20th at 10:30 a.m.! No registration is required for this special storytime event, suitable for preschool children.
SID THE SCIENCE KID!
Saturday, December 6, 1 pm
Calling all scientists between the ages of 3 and 6 years old! WGBY, Public Television for Western New England, will present an afternoon of hands-on scientific exploration for young children at the Sixteen Acres Branch Library. The program is inspired by PBS's new show, Sid the Science Kid, which takes advantage of kids' instinctive quest to figure out the world. The program will be presented on Saturday, December 6 at 1 p.m. To register call the Sixteen Acres Branch Library, 1187 Parker Street, Springfield, at 263-6858, or sign-up online.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP AT SIXTEEN ACRES
Third Tuesday of the month, 6 - 7 pm
We are an open book club, an informal gathering of bibliophiles interested in sharing a love of books, favorite authors, and info on book-related news and events. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month, from 6 - 7 PM, in the Community Room of the Sixteen Acres Branch Library to discuss books of interest. Titles selected may be fiction or non-fiction, any genre, high literature or low-brow; the primary criterion being a consensus of interest among the group.
Check out the Sixteen Acres Book Group Blog for reviews of book club selections and other works, including young adult and juvenile titles, book related news, and links to reading group guides and other resources. For more information or to reserve a copy of the monthly book selection, call: Michael Bixler, 263-6858 or email sabookgroup@SpringfieldLibrary.org.
Next meeting: November 18: Discussion of China Road by Rob Gifford - part of the City Thinks program.
12/16/08 'Twas the Night Before by Jerry Jenkins
1/20/09 Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
2/17/09 People of the book: a novel by Geraldine Brooks.
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.
After School Chess Club
Thursdays, 3 - 5 PM
The After School Chess Club meets every Thursday from 3 - 5 PM. Call or stop by the branch for more details!
Anime/Manga Club
Thursdays, 3 - 5 p.m
Join us at the Sixteen Acres branch in an anime and manga club for kids ages 12 and up. Discuss your favorite books and videos, create your own manga graphic novel and join in contests and games with staff librarian Gary Pysznik. Call or stop by the branch for details!
Sixteen Acres Young Adult Newsletter
Thursdays, 3 - 5 p.m.
Teens! Here's a chance to use your creative skills -- contribute to the YA Newsletter at Sixteen Acres!
You can submit poetry, short stories, reviews, articles on favorite hobbies, or anything else of interest. The group will meet every Thursday after school from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer.
The newsletter will be published monthly. Contact Gary Pysznik at the branch for more information.
Issue #1: The first issue of Sixteen Acres News is now available online!
Issue #2: The Spring 2006 issue now available online!
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
FOR CHILDREN:
- Drop-In Crafts, Saturdays, 11 - 3
- Origami Workshop: Third Saturday of the month, 12 - 2
- Children's programming
- Storytimes for young children
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer reading program
For Branch Advisory Committee information, contact:
Helen C Boyle
79 Patricia Circle
Springfield MA 01119
413-783-3828
Next meeting: TBA
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