| 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 (Observed) |
| 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
Mayor Sarno Recognizes our Springfield City Libraries During National Library Week
April 24th marks National Library Workers Day. Thank you to all our dedicated Springfield Library workers for your tremendous service.
Springfield City Library collecting pajamas for Boston Bruins drive (WWLP)
The Springfield City Library has partnered with the Boston Bruins to take part in the Bruins PJ drive that benefits children. The drive runs through March 15 at all nine library locations in the city.
‘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.
Branch programs
Discover Your Summer Events & Activities
Join us for Discover Your Summer: Summer Reading kickoff parties, live music, animal programs, crafts, and more! | All Ages
Blind Date with a Book
They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover – so that’s why these books have hidden their covers! | Sixteen Acres | Teens & Adults
Connecticut River Birding and Nature Walk
Join us for a stroll along the Riverwalk in Springfield to learn more about the plants and animals that live in the Connecticut River Watershed. | Adults
Raymond Jordan Senior Center Book Club
Come join us for a fascinating book club at the Raymond Jordan Senior Center! | Adults
Middle Earth Walking Challenge: May 1 – September 30
Now is your chance to help Bilbo cross Middle Earth! Can you walk 950 miles to complete the adventure? | All Ages
Hit Us with Your Best Shot: a Photography Contest
Enter the contest and send us your photos! | Teens
Discover Your Springfield Photo Scavenger Hunt – June through August
Each week we’ll announce a new prompt here on our website and on social media, and you will snap a photograph based on that prompt! | Online | Teens
Job Corps & AmeriCorps Information Tables
Come learn about career programs that help people obtain high school diplomas, job training, and employment. | Teens & Adults
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