{"id":8855,"date":"2018-04-06T08:50:17","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T12:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/libtest\/?page_id=8855"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T19:56:53","slug":"east-forest-park-branch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/locations-and-hours\/east-forest-park-branch\/","title":{"rendered":"East Forest Park Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Hours<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Directions<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Contact Us<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Holidays<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Computers<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Community Room<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">About<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Hours\"><br><div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"8\">East Forest Park Branch &#8211; <strong>136 Surrey Road<\/strong> &#8211; Springfield MA 01118 &#8211; 413-263-6836<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong><br><\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MON<\/td><td>TUE<\/td><td>WED<\/td><td>THU<\/td><td>FRI<\/td><td>SAT<\/td><td>SUN<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-8<\/td><td>10-5<\/td><td>1-8<\/td><td>10-5<\/td><td>10-5<\/td><td>11-3<\/td><td>Closed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div><br><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Directions\">\n\n\n\n<p>136 Surrey Road<br>Springfield MA 01118<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parking:<\/strong> Free parking is available in the lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Book Drop:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PVTA Bus Route:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/pvta.com\/schedules\/X92.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X92<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<form action=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\"><label for=\"saddr\">Enter your location<\/label><br><input name=\"saddr\" type=\"text\"><br><input name=\"daddr\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"136 Surrey Rd Springfield MA\"><br><input type=\"submit\" value=\"Get directions\"><\/form>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Contact Us\">\n\n\n\n<p>413-263-6836<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manager:&nbsp;<\/strong>Cherokee Lowe<br><strong>Supervisor:&nbsp;<\/strong>Chelsea Bell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Holidays\"><br>\n<table id=\"tablepress-6\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-6\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\">The libraries will be closed on the following dates for holidays:<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 31, 2025 (Wednesday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Year's Eve: All libraries close at 2pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">January 1, 2026 (Thursday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Year's Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">January 19 (Monday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Martin Luther King, Jr. Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">February 16 (Monday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Presidents\u2019 Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">April 5 (Sunday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Easter: Central Library closed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">April 20 (Monday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Patriot\u2019s Day (MA holiday)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 25 (Monday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Memorial Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">June 19 (Friday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Juneteenth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">July 3-4 (Friday-Saturday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Independence Day <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September 7 (Monday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Labor Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">October 12 (Monday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Columbus Day \/ Indigenous Peoples' Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November 11 (Wednesday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Veterans Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November 25 (Wednesday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thanksgiving Eve: All libraries close at 5 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November 26 (Thursday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thanksgiving Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 24 (Thursday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Christmas Eve<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 25 (Friday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Christmas Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 31 (Thursday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Year's Eve: All libraries close at 5 pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">January 1, 2027 (Friday)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">New Year's Day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-6 from cache -->\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Computers\">\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children:<\/strong> Eight (8) internet computers available, plus two computers exclusively for children&#8217;s early literacy games. Each session lasts 60 minutes. Earbuds available at the Children&#8217;s Desk upon request. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teens:<\/strong> Six (6) internet computers available. Each session lasts 60 minutes. No headphones provided. Earbuds available at the Teen Desk upon request. Flash drives available for $5 at the Teen Desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults:<\/strong> 20 internet computers available. Each session lasts 60 minutes. Earbuds available at the Reference Desk upon request. Flash drives available for $5 at the Reference Desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Printing:<\/strong> Black and white printing only is available for .15 per page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Copies:<\/strong> Black and white photocopying only is available for .15 per page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Connect to WiFi: <\/strong>The East Forest Park Branch Library provides free access to WiFi for your personal device. Before you connect please read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/about\/library-policies\/computer-use-and-public-internet-access-policy\/\">Computer Use and Internet Access Policy<\/a>. To connect, navigate to your WiFi settings and choose LibraryPublicHotspot.&nbsp; Problems? Please ask a Librarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fax Service: <\/strong>Fax service is available at 2 fax\/scanning stations. There is a $1 per job charge for a traditional fax. <strong>We cannot receive faxes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scanning:<\/strong> <strong>Scanning Service:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mobile Printing:<\/strong> You can easily print on the East Forest Park Branch Library\u2019s public printer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/locations-and-hours\/\">during library hours<\/a> from your home computer, laptop or mobile device. Imagine that! You don\u2019t have to be in the\u00a0Library to print but you must <strong>pick up the print job on the same day<\/strong> during our open hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/print.princh.com\/\">print.princh.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the six-digit Printer ID: 109283<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the instructions to upload your document. Remember to check the box to accept the Terms and Conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your email address. This will be used to identify you at the print release station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you&#8217;re finished uploading files, click &#8220;Done&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your printing will be added to our queue, and will be released when you visit the print release station or reference desk to pay for the printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Community Room\">\n\n\n\n<p>The Community Room is available to reserve for outside use according to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/services\/meeting-rooms\/\">Meeting Room Policy<\/a> when the room is not needed for library purposes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/meeting-rooms\/\">Visit the Meeting Room page<\/a>&nbsp;for information about booking the Community Room, to&nbsp;review our meeting room rules and policies, &nbsp;and submit a meeting room request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Location: Street level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 100.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Room Arrangement: There are typically 6 tables, 100 chairs, and 1 podium available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setup: Applicant responsible for setting up room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video Equipment: HD Television with HDMI connection and DVD player<br>(you must bring any necessary adapters if you do not have a standard HDMI connector)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio Equipment:&nbsp;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<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking: Ample parking available in library lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"About\">\n\n\n\n<p>The new East Forest Park Branch Library addresses the neighborhood\u2019s 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\u2019s department. The Library is located next to the Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School on Surrey Road, and nearby Pope Francis High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/about\/promise-realized\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/04\/PromiseRealizedBanner.jpg\" alt=\"Promise Realized: East Forest Park Branch Library - Capital Campaign\" class=\"wp-image-8860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/04\/PromiseRealizedBanner.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/04\/PromiseRealizedBanner-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/04\/PromiseRealizedBanner-768x225.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/about\/promise-realized\/\">Promised Realized page<\/a> to learn more about the Capital Campaign and how you can help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vCFhZL-53gc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch a video tour of the library here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/services\/makerspace\/\">Click here to learn about our makerspace!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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class=\"wp-element-caption\"><center>New Titles<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/support-your-library\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/05\/Supporticon-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/05\/Supporticon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/05\/Supporticon.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 85vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><center>Support Us<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/springfield.librarycalendar.com\/events\/upcoming?branches%5B102%5D=102&amp;branches%5B90%5D=90&amp;branches%5B109%5D=109&amp;branches%5B191%5D=191\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/05\/Calendaricon-150x150.png\" alt=\"Search Our Calendar\" class=\"wp-image-10590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/05\/Calendaricon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/assets\/2018\/05\/Calendaricon.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 85vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><center>East Forest Park Events<\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Branch News<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div 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href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/seed-library\/\">Seed Library<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: March 6, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2026, Springfield City Library is adding a Seed Library to every Branch! <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-37663\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfieldlibrary.org\/library\/free-vaccine-clinics-to-be-held-in-springfield\/\">Free vaccine clinics to be held in Springfield<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPosted: October 22, 2025\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"su-post-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There will be 5 total clinics held in the last week of October and first week of November, 2025.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div 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