NEW Hours:
Monday: 10 am - 5 pm Wednesday: 1 pm - 8 pm Saturday: 11 am - 3 pm |
Manager: Reggie Wilson
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| Opened March 18, 1909, the Indian Orchard Library was built with a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. This Classical Revival Style building was designed by local architect John Donahue and built by local craftsmen. The Indian Orchard Branch was the first fully staffed suburban branch library in the city. This library has always played an important role as a community center and has traditionally been a place new immigrants could come to learn to become American citizens. |  |
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PROGRAMS & EVENTS:
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDIAN ORCHARD BRANCH LIBRARY
Was Held on Saturday, May 9, 1 - 3 pm
It's 1909 and what's happening in the world? William Howard Taft has just succeeded Theodore Roosevelt as the 27th President of the United States. Big band leader Benny Goodman is born. And construction begins on the RMS Titanic in Belfast, Ireland. On Oak Street in the Indian Orchard section of Springfield, Massachusetts, the Springfield City Library system is opening the doors of a Classical Revival style library, made possible through the generosity of Andrew Carnegie. Designed by local architect John Donahue and built by local craftsmen, it is the first fully staffed suburban branch library in Springfield. In 1905 the Carnegie Foundation had given $260,000 to the city to build a central library and three branch libraries. (Also funded by this 1905 grant and commemorating one hundred years of service is the Forest Park Branch Library. A celebration event is being planned for the fall.)
In recognition of this milestone, an Open House Celebration was held on Saturday, May 9th at the Indian Orchard Branch Library, which has now graced the corner of Oak and Worcester Streets for a century. The air was filled with the sweet harmonies and jazzy blues sounds of the musical duo Too Human. Demonstrating her phenomenal artistry was watercolorist Susan Pecora, who created a painting of the Library to be hung in the branch. Crafts and face painting provided fun for children and refreshments were enjoyed by all!
This project was funded in part through grants from the Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Special thanks and recognition go to the Indian Orchard Branch Library Advisory Committee for their continued help and support.
Homework Help
Mondays, 2:30 - 5 pm
Wednesdays, 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Kids! Need some help with your homework? Well we can help. All school year long, come into the library for assistance on Mondays anytime between 2:30 - 5 pm or on Wednesdays between 2:30 - 5:30 pm.
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: 30 minute slots
- Internet: 30 minute slots
FOR CHILDREN:
- Drop-In Crafts, Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5 pm
- Children's programming
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer reading program
- Homework Center, including assistance from homework coaches Mondays from 2:30 to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5:30 pm
For Branch Advisory Committee information, contact:
Jean Mathisen
1150 Worcester St
Indian Orchard MA 01150
413-543-3551
jeamathis@aol.com
Next Meeting: TBA
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