| East Forest Park Branch – 122 Island Pond Road – Springfield MA 01118 | ||||||
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
| 1—5 | 1—5 | 1—8 | 1—5 | 10—5 | 11—3 | Closed |
122 Island Pond Road
Springfield MA 01118
Parking: Free parking is available in the shopping plaza lot.
PVTA Bus Route: X92
Manager: Maeleah Carlisle
Supervisor: Linda Grodofsky
| The libraries will be closed on the following 2018 / 2019 holidays: | |
|---|---|
| September 3, 2018 (Monday) | Labor Day |
| October 8, 2018 (Monday) | Columbus Day |
| November 11, 2018 (Sunday) | Veterans Day |
| November 12, 2018 (Monday) | Veterans Day (observed) |
| November 21, 2018 (Wednesday) | Thanksgiving Eve: All libraries close at 5 pm |
| November 22, 2018 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 24, 2018 (Monday) | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2018 (Tuesday) | Christmas Day |
| December 31, 2018 (Monday) | New Year's Eve: All libraries close at 5 pm |
| January 1, 2019 (Tuesday) | New Year’s Day |
| January 21, 2019 (Monday) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February 18, 2019 (Monday) | Presidents’ Day |
| April 15, 2019 (Monday) | Patriot’s Day (MA holiday) |
| April 21, 2019 (Sunday) | Easter: Central Library closed |
| May 27, 2019 (Monday) | Memorial Day |
| July 4, 2019 (Thursday) | Independence Day |
Branch News
Mitten Tree – December 1-31
Donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves may be added to the mitten tree in any library location. | All Ages
Small Talk Springfield Parent Groups
Parents! You have the power to jumpstart your baby’s development!
Branch Programs
New Year Cards for Meals on Wheels – December 1-29
Make a Card and Send Your Good Wishes! | Children
Comic Book Creation for Teens at East Forest Park
Do you love comic books, graphic novels or webcomics? Did you ever want to create your own? | Teens
Fridays at East Forest Park – Infant | Toddler Storytime
Join us for stories, songs, movement, and a craft. | Children
Knot Just Knitters
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults
Adventures in Reading – East Forest Park
Want to explore different kinds of books? | Children
Let’s Get Cooking with Holiday Apps (the Eating Kind!) – Dec 19
Take a break from holiday shopping and preparation at our December foodie event. | Adults and Teens
Fantastical Beasts at East Forest Park
We will choose a different mythological, magical, or folkloric creature to investigate each month. | Teens
Afterthoughts Book Discussion Groups
A traditional book discussion group where everyone reads and discusses the same book. | Adults