| Sixteen Acres – 1187 Parker Street – Springfield MA 01129 |
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1187 Parker Street
Springfield MA 01129
Parking: The library has ample free parking and is handicapped accessible.
PVTA Bus Routes: B17
413-263-6858
Manager: Reggie Wilson
Supervisor: Lori Chasen
| The libraries will be closed on the following dates for holidays: | |
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| January 1, 2023 (Sunday) | New Year's Day: Central Library Closed |
| January 2 (Monday) | New Year's Day (Observed) |
| January 16 (Monday) | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February 20 (Monday) | Presidents’ Day |
| April 9 (Sunday) | Easter: Central Library closed |
| April 17 (Monday) | Patriot’s Day (MA holiday) |
| May 29 (Monday) | Memorial Day |
| June 19 (Monday) | Juneteenth |
| July 4 (Tuesday) | Independence Day |
| September 4 (Monday) | Labor Day |
| October 9 (Monday) | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| November 10 (Friday) | Veterans Day |
| November 22 (Wednesday) | Thanksgiving Eve: All libraries close at 5 pm |
| November 23 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 24 (Sunday) | Christmas Eve: Central Library closed |
| December 25 (Monday) | Christmas Day |
| January 1, 2024 (Monday) | New Year's Day |
For adults: four internet stations with 30-minute sessions. Quiet study room has four additional computer stations, also with 30-minute sessions. Headphones are not provided. Earbuds are available at the Circulation desk for $1.
Fax Service: Fax service is available. There is a $1 per job charge for a traditional fax. We cannot receive faxes. There is no charge to scan your document to an email address, USB, tablet or smartphone.
To promote neighborhood culture and development, the library makes its community room available for educational, social service, and other organizations. 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.
Branch News
‘Anthony’s Book Club’ to support literacy in Springfield (WWLP)
Join Thunderbirds forward Anthony Angello for ‘Anthony’s Book Club’, created in partnership with the Springfield City Library and the T-Birds Foundation.
Springfield Library offers online series for adult job seekers (WWLP)
This series, running from January to June, is to help support older adults that are looking for a new job or a new career direction. Anyone that is age 50 or older can do these free biweekly skill-building and networking group meetings on Zoom.
Springfield City Library collecting mittens, hats and scarves (Masslive.com)
New or handmade items are preferred. Items of all sizes are needed; more adult-sized items are needed at most locations. The Springfield Library system has been collecting since Dec. 1 and will continue through Dec 31.
Branch programs
February Activities for Adults
Join us for these events and activities at the library in February! | Adults
February Activities for Teens
Join us for these events and activities at the library in February! | Teens
February Activities for Children
Join us for these events and activities at the library in February! | Children
January Activities for Teens
Join us for these events and activities at the library in January! | Teens
January Activities for Children
Join us for these events and activities at the library in January! | Children
Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club
Come join us for a fascinating book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! | Adults
Discover Your Winter Reading Challenge
Mark off your reading progress on a special game board and join us for programs and activities! | Children
ABC: Anthony’s Book Club
Join Springfield Thunderbirds player, Anthony Angello, as he shares some of his favorite books with you. | Children & Families
Reading with Therapy Dogs
Reading with a pet is a calming, stress-free way to build fluency and expression. | Children
Eager Readers Book Club
The book group for reading enthusiasts reads mostly contemporary novels, although occasionally historical fiction, adventures, and some non-fiction. | Sixteen Acres | Adults
Kids’ Weekly Drop-In Crafts
Drop by your library, and see what craft is being offered this week! | Children
413 Gourmet Club
A cooking class meets book club series for those who love to cook at home. Cook together – hands-on and in-person! | 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
Circle Time Fun
Join us for songs, rhymes and a story or two at Circle Time Fun. | Sixteen Acres | Children