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New Library Director Appointed
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno has appointed Molly "Lee" Fogarty as Director of the Springfield City Library. Ms. Fogarty has been serving as our Interim Library Director since last August. Mayor Sarno stated that "Molly Fogarty is a talented professional who will ensure that the City continues to have outstanding public libraries for our residents. Molly's professional experience makes her a great asset to the Library Department and the City." Fogarty has been employed by the Springfield City Library for over 30 years, serving as Supervisor of the Brightwood Branch (1978-1979), Manager of the Brightwood Branch (1979-1992), Library Co-Director (1992-1994), Assistant Director (1994-2009) and Interim Library Director (August 5, 2009-present). Ms. Fogarty stated "The Springfield City Library has a long and distinguished history and is a greatly respected institution, symbolizing the best in community values and culture in providing services to the residents of Springfield. I look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead and know that with the support of Mayor Sarno, Springfield residents and library users, the Springfield Library Commission and our dedicated staff, the Springfield City Library will continue to provide innovative services."
Sign up for Spring Storytimes!
Start your child off with a lifelong love of reading! Storytimes for children begin the week of March 29 unless otherwise noted. Call your branch library now to sign up for your child's age group. Complete details here.
Wednesday Book Group
This long-running book group meets on Wednesday, March 10 at 10 am in the Central Library Community Room. Share your recent reads and gain exposure to new authors and titles.
Teen Game Day!
Teens 12 to 18, bring a friend and play our Wii, Playstation2, and Guitar Hero games in the Central Library's Community Room on Wednesday, March 10, from 4 - 6:30 pm. Details and registration info here.
Special Storytimes at the Central Library
Join us for stories, songs, and a craft on Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm and on Saturday, March 13, at 1:30 pm in the Children's Room! For ages 3-7, with no pre-registration required and siblings welcome!
Springfield Armor Book Review Raffle for Teens
Teens, ages 12 - 18, read a novel or non-fiction book between March 1 and March 24 and submit your brief review. You will then be entered into a raffle to win a FREE ticket to the Springfield Armor basketball game on March 29. Click here for details and online form.
Meet the Springfield Armor!
Kids and teens are encouraged to stop in to the Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street, on Monday, March 15, from 4 - 5 p.m. to listen to two Springfield Armor basketball players read a story, answer questions, and pose for photos.
Fiction on Order for March
Place your holds now for fiction orders placed this month! And don't miss our Librarian's Picks. We also have new nonfiction, audiobooks, and videos.
FAIR Programs Begin March 6
Once again, the wonderful book discussion group for families, Family Adventures in Reading (FAIR) will be offered at two Springfield City Library locations. New dates are: March 6 - April 10 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. in the Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street; and from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the Sixteen Acres Branch Library, 1187 Parker Street. Details and sign-up information here.
Anti-Bullying Resources
Staff from the Library's Youth & Outreach Services Department have developed a list of books and websites to address the issue of bullying.
Knit --- and Read -- at the Library!
Join one of the library's knitting groups: Knit-Alongs on Wednesdays at 1 pm at East Forest Park or Knit-Lits on Fridays at 10 am at East Springfield. And don't miss the NEW knitting clubs at East Forest Park on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 7:30 pm and at Forest Park on Thursdays from 5 - 6:30 pm.
Tax Forms
Federal and Massachusetts tax forms are now available at the Central Library, 220 State Street. Additional federal schedules will be added as they are received. For downloadable forms:
IRS: Forms and Publications
Massachusetts Tax Forms
Other States Tax Forms
Make YOUR Opinion Known at the Library!
The Library has launched an online customer satisfaction survey and is ready for your input. Click here to comment on our collections, policies, programming, services, staff, and more. To take the survey in Spanish click here.
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