All Yours Just Ask
A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres | Adults
Monsoon Roastery and Espresso Bar
Saturdays, once a month | 12:30-1:30 PM | Adults
Discover Queer Book Club! A monthly club for reading queer books of various genres. Read one (or all!) of the 4 book options and meet us at Monsoon’s cafe for coffee or lunch to discuss.
Get in touch with Blaise Kyrios at bkyrios@springfieldlibrary.org
Come to the Local Author Fair to meet recently published authors and enjoy their works in this showcase of local talent and achievement.
The next Local Author Book Fair will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Rotunda and Rice Hall on the second floor at the Central Library.
Join us for a celebration of Springfield’s vibrant literary scene at the Local Author Book Fair! This exciting event brings together a diverse range of local authors, all eager to connect with readers and share their passion for storytelling.
Support Local Authors: Discover the wealth of talent right in your own community. Buy a book directly from the author and help them continue their creative journey.
Find Your Next Great Read: Explore a variety of genres, from captivating fiction to informative non-fiction. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a mystery buff, a history enthusiast, or a lover of poetry.
Connect with Fellow Bookworms: Chat with authors about their work, get your books personalized with a signature, and mingle with other book lovers who share your passion for reading.
The next Local Author Book Fair will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Rotunda and Rice Hall on the second floor at the Central Library.
Admission is free, so come meet your neighbors and discover the hidden gems of Springfield’s literary world!
| Author | Book |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Anderson | Murder at the Alma Mater | | | |
| RA Cook | Good To Be Me – Discovering What Makes Me Special & Unique | | | |
| Michael DeStefano | The Old Corsair | | |
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| Donalyn Gross | What Does Death Look Like? | |||
| K. Hickson | Stars & Stripes | | ||
| Mary Anne Horsman | Set the Stage for Success: De-clutter, Get Organized and Love Your Life | | | |
| Travis Kuffel | Unleashed | | | |
| LaTonia Monroe Naylor | Mission-Rich AND Profit-Powered: A Guide to Transforming Your Passion into a Fully-Funded Business | | | |
| Anne Pinkerton | Were You Close? a sister’s quest to know the brother she lost | | | |
| Meg Thacher | Sky Gazing: a Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, Constellations | | | |
| Lisa Zarcone | The Book of Joann | | |
Below is a list of authors who attended the Local Author Fair – your neighbors, sharing their art! Also, titles of their most recent book – although several will have multiple books to share.
Stephen Billias – A Book of Fields
Bela Breslau and Stephen Billias – Pilgrim Maya
Justin Cascio – In Our Blood: The Mafia Families of Corleone
Tian Connaughton – Cardigans For Every Body: because every body is worthy
D. Dina Friedman – Immigrants
Adrián Gras-Velázquez – Lo que hago en mi habitación
Robert Loesch – Out on a Limb and Other Stories
Stephanie Marrero-Wilson – Healing in Him: 31 Day Journaling Devotional
Jane F. Morrissey, SSJ – Finding Jane in the Box – a Memoir
Jennifer Allis Provost – Oleander
Ruth Sanderson – A Storm of Horses: The Story of Artist Rosa Bonheur
Dulce Santana – Flowers in the City
H. Triplett – Perforated Fiber Forbidden Memories
Dennis Walter – The Misguided Mentor
Get on our list to be invited next time! We hold Author Fairs about twice a year, in the Spring and the Fall.
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! | Central Library | Adults and Teens 16+
Central Library
Second Monday of the Month
6:00 – 7:30 pm | Adults and Teens 16+
Wish you had more time to read? Looking for some book lovers to hang out with? Join us for Silent Book Club! One night a month, we get cozy at the library for an hour of solo reading and time at the end to chat. Come to meet new people and leave with new book recommendations! For Adults and Teens 16+.
Registration optional, but if you register, you’ll get reminders.
Free seed library with organic non-GMO seeds for the Springfield community. Request some today from our Mason Square Branch!
The Mason Square Branch Seed Library features a great variety of FREE 100% organic, non-GMO seeds for vegetables, greens, herbs, and flowers, made possible through a grant from Vermont-based seed company, High Mowing Organic Seeds. With multiple varieties, there’s something for everyone!
Because there is a limited supply of seeds, we ask that patrons request no more than 5 seed envelopes per library visit. Please visit the Mason Square Branch Library to choose your seeds!
We also have a variety of gardening books, covering urban gardening, vegetable gardens, container gardens, flower gardens, and more – ask library staff to help you find the perfect book!
Beans & Peas:
Antigua Bush bean
Bush Tendergreen Bean
Lima Henderson Bean
Mardi Gras Blend Bean
Maxibel Haricot Vert Bush Bean
Royal Burgundy Bush Bean
Rattlesnake Pole Bean
Quincy Pinto Bean
Snap Sugar Daddy Pea
Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Sprouts:
Belstar Broccoli
De Cicco Broccoli
Hon Tsai Tai Flowering Broccoli
Waltham 29X1 Broccoli
Dagan Brussels Sprout
Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts
Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower
Root vegetables:
Detroit Dark Red Beet
Early Wonder Tall Top Beet
Scarlett Nantes Carrot
Yellowstone Carrot
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi
Tokyo Long White Bunching Onion
Cherry Belle Radish
Daikon Radish
French Breakfast Radish
White Icicle Radish
Purple Top White Globe Turnip
Flowers:
Pacific Beauty Calendula
Echinacea Purpurea
Dwarf Jewel Blend Nasturium
Planete Rouge du Jura Poppy
Evening Colors Sunflower
Hella Sonnenblume Sunflower
Hopi Black Dye Sunflower
Medium Red Sunflower
Velvet Queen Sunflower
Orange Zinnia
Red Scarlett Zinnia
Yellow Zinnia
Herbs:
Lemon Balm
Genovese Basil
Rutgers Obsession DMR Basil
Santo Cilantro
Bouquet Dill
Sweet Marjoram
Grüne Perle Parsley
Sorrel
Lettuces & Leafy Greens:
Astro Arugula
Esmee Arugula
Caraflex Cabbage
Emiko Cabbage
Farao Cabbage
Golden Acre Cabbage
UT 52-70 Celery
Fordhook Giant Chard
Rainbow Blend Chard
Sunset Chard
Frisse Endive
Mizuna Asian Greens
Tat Soi Asian Green
Ruby Streaks Mustard Green
Wasabina Mustard Greens
Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale
Buttercrunch Lettuce
Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce
Freckles Lettuce
Green Star Lettuce
Lolla Rosa Lettuce
Magenta Lettuce
Nevada Lettuce
Red Oakleaf lettuce
Red Salad Bowl Lettuce
Outredgeous Romaine Lettuce
Green Towers Romaine Lettuce
Parris Island Romaine Lettuce
Salad Bowl Lettuce
Tango Lettuce
Garnet Giant Mustard
Hotshot Spicy Blend Mustard
Red Giant Mustard
Shanghai Green Pac Choy
Yukina Savoy
Bloomsdale Spinach
Renegade Spinach
Cucumbers, Melons, & Squash:
Cantaloupe Hales Best Jumbo
Cucumber Marketmore 76
Suyo Long Cucumber
Howden Pumpkin
Pumpkin Sugar Pie
Benning’s Green Tint Summer Squash
Winter Squash Waltham Butternut
Watermelon Sugar Baby
Zucchini Dark Green
Peppers:
Bell Pepper Sweet California Wonder
Shishito Pepper (mild)
Eggplant:
Eggplant Black Beauty
Listada di Gandia Eggplant
Tomatoes:
Brandywine Tomato
Matt’s Wild Cherry Tomato
Large Cherry Tomato
Peacevine Cherry Tomato
Moskvich Tomato
Mountain Princess Tomato
Pruden’s Purple
Roma VF Tomato
San Marzano Paste Tomato
Toma Verde Tomatillo
Miscellaneous:
Corn Early Bantam
Okra Clemson Spineless
Get help with family history, for beginners and experts alike. | Central Library
Central Library ｜Online via Zoom or In-Person
Get help with genealogy questions! We can show you how to access the library’s and other genealogy resources, get started with your family history, or tackle a stumbling block on your existing project.
Call to make a phone appointment – 413-263-6828 x395, ask for Gary, or email gpysznik@springfieldlibrary.org.
Participants will need access to the internet with a computer, tablet, or smartphone to participate on Zoom.
Hands-on workshops to build basic computer skills | Central Library | Adults
Do computers intimidate you? The library’s computer classes are great for beginners. We teach hands-on, relaxed courses that will help you get comfortable with computers, even if you’ve never used one before.
By the end of one of our courses, you will be ready to explore on your own. Registration is required to participate, but you do not have to attend all of the classes – feel free to try the first before thinking about the rest.
If you have any questions, you can call your local library to talk to a reference librarian. We can help you register for one of our classes or figure out where to start!
The Read/Write/Now Center is accepting reservations for free citizenship classes.
A new round of Free Citizenship Classes will be starting soon. The Read/Write/Now Center will provide the study materials and instructional support. Please call for more information at 413-263-6839.
These classes are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person! | East Forest Park | Adults
East Forest Park Branch
Last Wednesday of the Month
6:00 – 7:30 pm | Adults
Join us for a new cooking class meets book club series that will be hands-on and in-person for those who love to cook at home.
During the class, participants will assist in creating a pre-selected dish from the chosen cookbook of the month. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to check out the selected cookbook ahead of time and to bring an accompanying dish from it to share.
Registration for this event is required with a limit of 10 participants.
