East Springfield Branch Library

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:

A Disney Princess Afternoon
Wednesday, June 5, 5:30 pm

Sign up online

All Disney princesses (and princes too) are invited to join us for stories about favorite Disney royalty and create a crown. Decorate a royal cookie, and get ready to slay a terrible library dragon! Come dressed as your favorite Disney princess…or create your own royal look.

Scrabble Club

Wednesday, June 5 at 2 pm

Do you play SCRABBLE or Words with Friends online and wish you could play face-to-face? Bring a friend and enjoy a game of Scrabble in person! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Coffee and tea provided.

East Springfield Book Group
First Wednesday, 12 noon
Next Meeting: June 5

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. In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they're reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact the branch at 263-6840.

AMERICAN GIRLS CLUB MEETS AT THE LIBRARY
Group has fun discussing books, learning about history

Third Wednesday of the Month, 3:45 pm

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 6 to 14 are welcome to join the Club; meetings begin at 3:45 p.m.

Upcoming 2013 meeting dates are: May 15, and June 19. This fun group meets at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. Copies of the books will be available to check out. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required! Email Tricia at tlabroad@springfieldlibrary.org or call her at (413) 263-6840 to sign up or for more information.

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:

• New titles recently added at East Springfield (sort by author, title, call number)
• 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, Wednesdays, 3-4:30 pm
• Children's programming
• Storytimes for young children
• School Vacation Week activities
• Summer Reading Club

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