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Fan of the White Lotus tv series? Try these books! #WhiteLotus #Readalikes #SCLRecs
The United Nations has declared August 23 International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition. Today we honor the men and women who resisted enslavement and fought for abolition, and those who continue work of liberation by and for the descendants of enslaved people. Swipe to learn more by checking out these books and more at the Springfield City Library. #SCLReads #slavery #abolition #SlaveRevolts #Liberation #SCLRecs
The world has been living under the threat of nuclear annihilation since August of 1945, when the United States dropped two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Yet, even the peacetime uses of radioactive elements can pose serious risks to humans, animals, and plants. Read more about the destructiveness of nuclear weapons and the dangers of nuclear power in these books, available through curbside pickup. #SCLRecs
Gene Roddenberry created Star Trek, with the iconic characters of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the crew of the Starship Enterprise, in 1966. The original series only lasted three years, but eventually spun off nine tv series, thirteen movies, and hundreds of novels, toys, and games. Roddenberry invited viewers “to boldly go whre no one has been before.” And it turned out, viewers fell in love with that journey. #SCLRecs
Fan of #booktok? We have all these trending titles - get them at your favorite location, or as ebooks or eaudiobooks via OverDrive on your device! #SCLRecs
Wealthy, politically powerful, yet assailed by an outsize number of tragedies and human problems, the Kennedy family has long fascinated the world. Learn more about this influential Massachusetts clan by exploring these books. #SCLRecs
Everyone is afraid of dying, right? Actually, no. Some people are able to face death and make peace with it. Read these books to learn how to let go of fear and usher in acceptance.
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Are you a big fan of the Great British Bake-Off? (Our social media manager is a FANATIC, not just a fan!) If so, pick up one or more of these at your favorite library location! #GBBO #GBBOBooks #SCLrecs
It’s National Book Lovers Day! We invite you to celebrate by reading to a child, starting reading that book that’s been on your “to read” list for years, gift a book to someone, or choose a book about books from this curated reading list that includes fiction and nonfiction titles. Happy reading! #NationalBookLoversDay #BookLover #Reading #Bookworm #SCLRecs
Fake Dating - Real Relationships! Read these Teen romances during Read A Romance Month!
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It's always a good time to read romance novels, but August is the official month to leave the heat outside and ready a steamy romance inside. Join us for our monthly Romance Book Club! Our next meeting is August 28th at 3:00 PM on Zoom. See link in bio for details. #ReadARomanceMonth #SCLRecs #RomanceNovels #ReadARomance #ReadARomanceNovel
MTV premiered on Aug 1, 1981, adding a visual medium to music. Celebrate MTV’s 40 years by checking out some of our music books. #MTV #MTV40years #SCLRecs
Fans of Ted Lasso will enjoy these sweet and funny books! #TedLasso #SCLRecs
Paperback books have the same great stories you love, in a small and portable format! Tuck one in your pocket to read in line at the grocery store! Take a stack to the beach! #PaperbackBookDay #Paperbacks #SCLRecs
Today is the day to lift up the power of friendship - in families, communities, and among cultures and countries. The United Nations created this day in 2011 to inspire us to create peace through friendship. #Friendship #UnitedNations #IntlDayOfFriendship #SCLRecs
Former President Barack Obama recently released his summer reading list - request these titles in ebook and e-audio format through OverDrive, or hold for pickup at one of our open branch libraries!
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Floyd Cooper, "an award-winning illustrator and author of children's books whose mission to offer candid and positive images of Black history included subjects ranging from Frederick Douglass and the civil rights movement to Venus and Serena Williams," died July 16. Get books written and/or illustrated by him at you local library. #SCLRecs
Because of systemic racism, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color do not have equal access to mental health care in the United States. In addition, racism causes BIPOC people to experience extra stress in every area of life, including employment, housing, criminal justice, and education. Learn more about the effects of racism on mental health by reading these books, available through curbside pickup.#SCLRecs
Kids love ice cream! Chill out on a hot day by reading how ice cream is made or even making some at home! #NationalIceCreamDay #IceCream #YouScreamIScream #EndlessSummer #SCLRecs
🐍 It's World Snake Day! 🐍 Learn about the snek by picking up a book or video at your local library!
#SCLRecs #WorldSnakeDay #SnakeDay #SnekDay #Snek #Sneks
Love Olivia Rodrigo and wallowing in the heartbreak? Check out these books, perfect for her fans! #SCLRecs #oliviarodrigo
People can feel grief over the loss of a person, a pet, a way of life, or a part of their identity. Learn more about grief and how to cope with it from these books - click the link to see the full list, and request online or at your local library location. https://tinyurl.com/SCLgrief or book list link in bio
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Bring on the barbecue! Make the most of summer with some new outdoor cooking ideas - get them at the library! #SCLRecs #GrillingMonth #NationalGrillingMonth #NatlGrillingMonth
Love Marvel's Loki? Check out these readalikes at the library!
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It's World UFO Day! There's been a LOT of talk about UFO's lately - get the scoop at the library! See a selection of books and movies in our catalog - just click to put on hold with your library card! https://tinyurl.com/SCLufolist or see book list link in bio.
#WordlUFODay #UFODay #SCLRecs #UFOs #UFO
Today would have been the 60th birthday of Diana, Princess of Wales. Get some books or videos about her life and impact from your local library.⠀
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Postal workers work around the clock in all kinds of weather to deliver mail to all kinds of places. Today we recognize these public servants by offering a few resources for you and your kids to explore more about what postal workers do. Check out some books, watch videos, learn some fun facts, and you can even download and print an activity book from the National Association of Letter Carriers, here: https://www.nalc.org/community-service/body/Activity-Book.pdf
#SCLRecs #PostalWorkers #PostalCarriers #LetterCarriers #USPS #PostOffice #PostalWorkerDay #PostalWorkerDay2021
Asteroid Day was co-founded by astrophysicist and famed musician Dr Brian May of the rock group Queen, Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, filmmaker Grig Richters, and B612 Foundation President Danica Remy, to educate the public about the importance of asteroids –their role in the formation of our solar system, their impact in space resources and the importance of defending our planet from future impacts. Asteroid Day is observed on 30 June to mark the date of Earth’s largest asteroid impact in recorded history, the Siberia Tunguska event.⠀
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The Stonewall Riots, which marked a turning point in the U.S. gay rights movement, began on June 28th, 1969, when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village. LGBTQ+ people had had enough of secrecy and police harassment, and they took to the streets for 6 days of protest. Read more about the Stonewall Riots and the political actions that arose from them in these books, available through curbside pickup. #SCLRecs #Stonewall #StonewallRiots #Pride #PrideMonth
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a biography series for children that introduces them to famous people whose childhood dreams became grown-up realities. These are available for curbside pickup at any Springfield City Library. ⠀
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It's Take Your Dog To Work Day! ⠀
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Octavia Butler (1947-2006) was a visionary speculative fiction author whose work is still relevant today. A multiple recipient of both the Hugo and Nebula awards, she has influence many current authors. See the link for a list in our catalog - you can place items on hold directly! https://tinyurl.com/5zu5spfk
#OctaviaButler #SCLRecs
Today is Father's Day! Fathers can be good or bad, absent or involved, but whatever their role, fathers and father figures have a tremendous impact on children's lives. Discover more about fathers and fatherhood in these books, available through curbside pickup. #FathersDay #SCLRecs
Pandemic Service Updates
Reopening News
Springfield City Library branches reopen for limited hours starting July 6. Click for more details.
Apply for A Library Card Online
Apply for a Springfield City Library Card online.
Curbside Pickup
Curbside pickup of materials available at all Springfield City Library locations.
Library Services During Coronavirus Pandemic – Updated July 6
Available services from Springfield City Library during the coronavirus pandemic.
Library News
2021 School Summer Reading Lists
2021 Springfield, Massachusetts area school summer reading lists.
Reopening News
Springfield City Library branches reopen for limited hours starting July 6. Click for more details.
East Forest Park Branch Library receives $150,000 from the Springfield Library Foundation Promise Realized Campaign
The East Forest Park Branch Library received $150,000 from the Springfield Library Foundation Promise Realized Campaign.
Increasing Community Internet Access: Introducing Hotspots
The Library will circulate internet hotspots for those in the community that do not have internet access at home.
Welcome To Your Library Videos
Watch these fun short videos about each of our 9 locations!