| East Springfield |
21 Osborne Terrace
Manager: Haydee Hodis |
The East Springfield Branch Library was built in 1932 for the City of Springfield and was the fourth branch library to be built. It houses a comprehensive browsing collection, including a large collection of contemporary adult fiction.
BRANCH PROGRAMS:
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.
East Springfield Book Group
First Wednesday of the month, 11:15 am
The East Springfield Book Discussion 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!
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:15 am. For more information, contact Paula at the branch at 263-6840 or by e-mail at: pshindledecker@springfieldlibrary.org.
The June 4 genre selection is:
Nonfiction
Note: The group will not meet during the summer.
American Girls Club
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 8 to 12 are welcome to join the club! Meetings are held at the East Springfield Branch Library. Copies of the books will be available to check out. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required! Call Tricia at 263-6840 to sign up or for more information.
Here's the schedule:
Wednesday, April 23, 3:45 p.m.: Meet Julie
Wednesday, May 21, 3:45 p.m.: Meet Josefina
Wednesday, June 18, 3:45 p.m.: Members' choice!
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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