East Forest Park Branch Library
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Monday: 1 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm - 8 pm
Friday: 10 am - 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: Maeleah Carlisle
Assistant Manager: Linda Grodofsky |
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:
 Travel Club at East Forest Park
Third Friday of the Month, 10:30 am
New! See the world from your library! Share stories, photos and travel tips from your own vacations; learn from others in the group about cultures and places new to you. For adults who love to travel and those who want to. Light refreshments. Friday, February 22 at 10:30 am. (Also March 15, April 19, May 17.)
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. For more information, contact Linda at 263-6836 or stop by the branch.
 Next Meeting's Book Selection:
May 29 is Never Fall Down by Patricia McCormick
COLLECTIONS include:
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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