East Forest Park Branch – 136 Surrey Road – Springfield MA 01118 – 413-263-6836 |
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136 Surrey Road
Springfield MA 01118
Parking: Free parking is available in the lot.
Book Drop: Two return slots are built into the front face of the building. They are to the right of the front doors, just behind the flagpole.
PVTA Bus Route: X92
413-263-6836
Manager: Jenkins Lumpkin
Supervisor: Chelsea Bell
The libraries will be closed on the following dates for holidays: | |
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January 1, 2022 (Saturday) | New Year's Day |
January 2 (Sunday) | New Year Weekend: Central Library Closed |
January 17 (Monday) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
February 21 (Monday) | Presidents’ Day |
April 17 (Sunday) | Easter: Central Library closed |
April 18 (Monday) | Patriot’s Day (MA holiday) |
May 30 (Monday) | Memorial Day |
June 20 (Monday) | Juneteenth (Observed) |
July 4 (Monday) | Independence Day |
September 5 (Monday) | Labor Day |
October 10 (Monday) | Columbus Day |
November 11 (Friday) | Veterans Day |
November 23 (Wednesday) | Thanksgiving Eve: All libraries close at 5 pm |
November 24 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Day |
December 24 (Saturday) | Christmas Eve |
December 25 (Sunday) | Christmas Day: Central Library Closed |
December 26 (Monday) | Christmas Day (Observed) |
Children: 8 computers available. Half-hour sessions with valid library card or guest access. 2 AWEstations available for early literacy learning.
Teens: 6 computers available. One-hour sessions with valid library card or guest access. No headphones provided. Earbuds for $1 and flash drives for $5 are available at the desk.
Adults: 20 computers available. One-hour sessions with valid library card or guest access. No headphones provided. Earbuds for $1 and flash drives for $5 are available at the desk.
Printing: Black and white printing only is offered for 15 cents per page.
Copies: A photocopier is available for black and white copies. The charge is 15 cents per page for letter-size copies.
Connect to WiFi: The East Forest Park Branch Library provides free access to WiFi for your personal device. Before you connect please read our Computer Use and Internet Access Policy. To connect, navigate to your WiFi settings and choose LibraryPublicHotspot. Problems? Please ask a Librarian.
Fax Service: Fax service is available at 2 fax/scanning stations. There is a $1 per job charge for a traditional fax. We cannot receive faxes.
Scanning: There is no charge to scan your document to an email address, USB, tablet or smartphone. To scan to your smartphone you must have a QR code app.
Mobile Printing: You can easily print on the East Forest Park Branch Library’s public printer during library hours from your home computer, laptop or mobile device. Imagine that! You don’t have to be in the Library to print but you must pick up the print job on the same day during our open hours.
There are three ways to use our mobile printing option: (available during the library’s open hours)
1. Visit our online printer portal, enter your email address, upload your document or URL and click on green printer icon
2. Send or forward the document as an attachment via email to scl-efp-bw@printspots.com
3. Install the PrinterOn app for iOS or Android devices. Search for “SCL East Forest Park Branch Library.”
Come to the reference desk on the same day during our open hours to retrieve your print job. Black and white only; 15 cents a page. Please ask a staff member if you need help.
Here is a list of supported file formats in a pdf file.
The Community Room is available to reserve for outside use according to our Meeting Room Policy when the room is not needed for library purposes. Visit the Meeting Room page for information about booking the Community Room, to review our meeting room rules and policies, and submit a meeting room request.
- Location: Street level.
- Capacity: 100.
- Room Arrangement: There are typically 6 tables, 100 chairs, and 1 podium available.
- Setup: Applicant responsible for setting up room.
- Video Equipment: HD Television with HDMI connection and DVD player
(you must bring any necessary adapters if you do not have a standard HDMI connector) - Audio Equipment: 8 Wired, Stationary Microphones (gooseneck microphones), 2 Lavaliers (wireless mics, can be attached to clothing), 2 Wireless Handheld Microphones, 4 Earbud devices for Hearing Impaired Patrons
- Parking: Ample parking available in library lot.
- Special Hours: The Community Room may be reserved past open hours, with no access to the rest of the library, until 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. If you have questions about this, please contact the branch.
The new East Forest Park Branch Library addresses the neighborhood’s needs with quadruple the space for book and media collections, technology access, a large community room, dedicated space for teens, accommodations for adult learners, and a spacious children’s department. The Library is located next to the Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School on Surrey Road, and nearby Pope Francis High School.
Visit the Promised Realized page to learn more about the Capital Campaign and how you can help!
Click Here to Learn About Our Makerspace!
Branch News
Increasing Community Internet Access: Introducing Chromebooks
The Library will circulate Google Chromebook laptops for those in the community that do not have computer access at home.
Springfield Library Foundation Announces the White Family’s gift to the East Forest Park Branch Promise Realized Campaign
The Springfield Library Foundation is pleased to announce that the six children of former City Solicitor William White and his wife Patricia have joined together to make a $200,000 commitment to the Promise Realized Capital Campaign for the new East Forest Park Library.
Family Roots In Old Neighborhood Bring Gift To New Library (WAMC)
In recognition of the gift, the library named the children’s reading room in honor of William and Patricia White. This brings the $2 million campaign up to $1.6 million.
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.
Branch Programs

Discover Your Summer Events & Activities
Join us for Discover Your Summer: Summer Reading decorating events, kickoff parties, crafts, and more! | All Ages

June Crafts for Children, Teens, & Families
Crafts and activities at the library in June! | Children, Teens, and Families

The Haunting of Mirror Lake Manor: A D&D Mini-Campaign
Join us for a seven-week Mini-Campaign online! Beginners and seasoned players welcome. | Teens

Teen Manga Squad
Do you want to meet other teens who love manga as much as you? Then we have the squad for you! | East Forest Park | Teens

Teen Gaming Club
Come join us for an afternoon of board games and collectible card games at the East Forest Park Branch. | Teens

Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In
There will be a variety of projects and experiments to get you and your family started exploring and creating! | East Forest Park | All Ages

Model Makers Club
Join us in the Makerspace at the East Forest Park Branch for our monthly model building meet-up. Bring a project to work on, or just stop in to talk shop. | East Forest Park | Teens & Adults

1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read just one book a day to build a foundation for lifelong success. Prizes awarded for every 100 books! | Children

Home City Families: Playgroups
Parents and their children are invited to join us for stories, songs, and activities! | Children

Romance Book Club – Online
Get your Happily Ever After fix from the Romance Book Club! | Online | Adults

Knot Just Knitters
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults