| East Springfield |
21 Osborne Terrace
Manager: Haydee Hodis |
The East Springfield Branch Library was built in 1932 for the City of Springfield and was the fourth branch library to be built. It houses a comprehensive browsing collection, including a large collection of contemporary adult fiction.
BRANCH PROGRAMS:
Fall Fest Open House and Baking Contest
Wednesday, September 24, 11 am - 7 pm
East Springfield invites you for an Open House! Drop in on Wednesday, September 24th between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to check out the Apple Pie/Fall Treats Baking Contest. Bakers get out your rolling pins and start cooking! Be sure to bring the kids for fun crafts and games. Please call 263-6840 for more information.
The Friends of the Springfield Library, Inc. have generously provided sponsorship for this program.
Sheila Connolly Author Visit
Wednesday, September 24, 6 pm
Cozy branch, creepy book! Inspired by her visit to a 1760 colonial home in Granby, Massachusetts, author and genealogist Sheila Connolly has woven family history into a contemporary murder mystery. On September 24th come listen to the author discuss her new novel, One Bad Apple, the first of her Orchard Mystery Series. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing. Her 6:00 p.m. talk will cap the Fall Fest Open House that Wednesday at the East Springfield Branch Library.
East Springfield Book Group
The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:15 am. This group chooses a different genre of fiction each month to read and discuss. The genre for the following month will be chosen at the current month's meeting. Join it and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact Paula Shindledecker at 263-6840 or by e-mail at pshindledecker@springfieldlibrary.org.
October Genre: Mysteries
November Genre: Books about and/or set in China
Knit Lits
Fridays, 10 - 11:30 am
A group of avid knitters and crocheters, "The Knit Lits," meets every Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the East Springfield Branch Library. New members are welcome and the current members are willing to teach knitting and crochet.
Current projects include afghans for the Red Cross and prayer shawls for cancer patients. The "Knit Lits" also work on their own projects. Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations of such items will always be welcome. Coffee is provided and the members take turns bringing in a treat. For more information, please call 263-6840.
COLLECTIONS include:
- Children's and adult books
- Fiction and non-fiction materials
- Feature films, children's videos, and documentaries
- CD-ROMS and cassette/book kits
- CDS and cassettes
SERVICES include:
- Reference: assists patrons in finding answers and/or materials
- Reader's Advisory: helps patrons of all ages find the right book
- PACS to access local and regional library catalogs
- Interlibrary and intralibrary loan service
- Access to databases with general, health and business information for adults and children
- Computer access: sign up at reference desk
- Word processing: 1 hour slots
- Internet: 30 minute slots
- Checkers and chess sets available for public use
- Staff-assisted photocopying
FOR CHILDREN:
- Drop-In Crafts, Fridays, 2-4 pm
- Children's programming
- Storytimes for young children
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer Reading Club
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