| Indian Orchard |
44 Oak Street, Hours: Manager: Norma Couture |
Opened March 18, 1909, the Indian Orchard Library was built with a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. This Classical Revival Style building was designed by local architect John Donahue and built by local craftsmen. The Indian Orchard Branch was the first fully staffed suburban branch library in the city. This library has always played an important role as a community center and has traditionally been a place new immigrants could come to learn to become American citizens.
INDIAN ORCHARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECRUITING
Library Branch Committee Looking for New Members
Neighborhood residents and friends are invited to join the Indian Orchard Branch Library Advisory Committee to help enhance library services and get the word out about library services and programs. The next meeting is on Wednesday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at the branch, located at 44 Oak Street in the Orchard. The Indian Orchard Branch has a long history to be tapped, and the branch's Library Advisory Committee will be celebrating its 100-year-old story during 2009. The Advisory Committee welcomes library users and others interested in helping us plan the celebration. We are looking for people who may have personal attachments, stories, photos, and memorabilia to share. Join the group, and bring your ideas and a friend. For more information, call committee chair Jean Mathisen at 543-3551.
BRANCH PROGRAMS:
Teen Movie Night, every other Wednesday at 4 pm
PG & PG-13 movies
Next showings: May 14 & 28, June 11 & 25
Saturday Family Movie, every other Saturday at 12 noon
G & PG family-friendly movies
Next showings: May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21
Call the Branch at 263-6846 to find out what's playing!
Homework Help!
Need help with your homework? Stop by the Indian Orchard branch on Monday afternoons from 2:30 - 5 pm and on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 - 5:30 pm for help from one of our volunteers!
The Homework Center is federally funded with LSTA funds through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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, Wednesdays, 3 - 6 pm
- Children's programming
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer reading program
- Homework Center, including assistance from homework coaches (during school year)
For Branch Advisory Committee information, contact:
Jean Mathisen
1150 Worcester St
Indian Orchard MA 01150
413-543-3551
jeamathis@aol.com
Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 30, at 6 p.m
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