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BRANCH PROGRAMS:
American Girls Club
Third Wednesday of the month, 3:45 pm
NOTE change in date: February meeting on February 24
Every month, fans of the American Girls books and dolls get together to discuss the books and learn about historical events featured in the books by playing games, making crafts, having a snack, and seeing other library materials related to the era portrayed in the book. Girls aged 7 to 12 are welcome to join the club! The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 20, at 3:45 p.m. at the East Springfield Branch Library, located at 21 Osborne Terrace, Springfield. Copies of the books will be available to check out. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required! Future dates are Wednesdays, February 24, March 17, April 21, May 19 and June 16. Call Tricia at 263-6840 to sign up or for more information.
East Springfield Book Group
First Wednesday, 12 noon
Next Meeting: March 3
The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. This group chooses a different genre of fiction each month to read and discuss. The genre for the following month will be chosen at the current month's meeting. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact Lori at 263-6840, or by e-mail at lchasen@springfieldlibrary.org.
Knit Lits
Fridays, 10 - 11:30 am
A group of avid knitters and crocheters, "The Knit Lits," meets every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the East Springfield Branch Library. New members are welcome and the current members are willing to teach knitting and crochet.
Current projects include afghans for the Red Cross and prayer shawls for cancer patients. The "Knit Lits" also work on their own projects. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Coffee is provided and the members take turns bringing in a treat. For more information, please call 263-6840.
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: 1 hour slots
- Internet: 30 minute slots
- Checkers and chess sets available for public use
- Staff-assisted photocopying
FOR CHILDREN:
- Drop-In Crafts, Fridays, 2-4 pm
- Children's programming
- Storytimes for young children
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer Reading Club
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