| Sixteen Acres – 1187 Parker Street – Springfield MA 01129 | ||||||
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
| 1—5 | 1—8 | 1—5 | 10—5 | 1—5 | 11—3 | Closed |
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 2018 / 2019 holidays: | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2, 2019 (Monday) | Labor Day |
| October 14, 2019 (Monday) | Columbus Day |
| November 11, 2019 (Monday) | Veterans Day |
| November 27, 2019 (Wednesday) | Thanksgiving Eve: All libraries close at 5 pm |
| November 28, 2019 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 24, 2019 (Tuesday) | Christmas Eve |
| December 25, 2019 (Wednesday) | Christmas Day |
| December 31, 2019 (Tuesday) | New Year's Eve: All libraries close at 5 pm |
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
Springfield children clock over 500,000 summer reading minutes… so far
MassLive highlights Springfield kids’ summer reading totals so far – join our Summer Reading Club to contribute!
Small Talk Springfield Parent Groups
Parents! You have the power to jumpstart your baby’s development!
Branch programs
Cupcake Decorating – November 15
Sixteen Acres Branch Friday November 15 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Ages 9-12 Show off your artistic ability with food! Decorate a cupcake, and then you’ll be able to eat it! Ages 9-12 welcome!
Stress Buster Yoga for Teens
Learn valuable skills that will help teens relax through movement. | Teens
Keep Moving: Take Steps to Relieve Pain & Improve Your Life – November 5
Maggie Downie, author, speaks about what you can do to reduce and manage pain without drugs or surgery. | Adults and Teens
Percy Jackson Tea – November 5
Join us for a celebration of the Percy Jackson stories. | Children
Author Talk: Well-Come to Retirement – October 22
Author Dr. Patricia Peters Martin talks about her book Well-Come to Retirement: Thriving in Your Third Act. | Adults
Now You’re Cooking! – Sixteen Acres
Share your favorite recipes in the Sixteen Acres Branch Library’s new cooking club | Adults
Read to Cadence the Dog at Sixteen Acres
Children are invited to read to Cadence, from Bright Spot Reading Buddies, in a small group setting.
Family Storytimes
Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. | Children
Knot Just Knitters
Grab some needles and yarn, then come join us! Newcomers always welcome. | Adults
Teen Advisory Boards
Would you like to make changes at the library? Join one of our Teen Advisory Boards and share your ideas. | Teens
Teen Tuesdays – Sixteen Acres
If you are looking for a welcoming place to be after school, look no further.
Chess for All Ages! Tuesdays at Sixteen Acres
Improve your skills or just enjoy a game. | All Ages
U.S. History Book and Media Discussion Group at Sixteen Acres
Members are encouraged to share any conversation-provoking history books that they are reading with the group. | Adults
Every Day at Sixteen Acres – Art and Recyclables Makerspace
Drop in during open hours to learn and explore at our makerspace! | Children