Mason Square Branch Page

While the Mason Square Library has been condensed since the Springfield Library and Museums Association's 2003 sale of the original building to the Urban League, it maintains a collection of approximately 10,000 items and offers full circulation services, including offering system-wide holds and Interlibrary Loan (ILL).

Through collaboration with the Urban League of Springfield, the Library also maintains 8 public access Internet computers and provides preschool and public school class visits by appointment.

Mason Square Branch Library

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FREE Books and FREE Style Fun FAMILY Night
Community Event to Benefit Families in Springfield
Thursday, July 23, 5 - 7 pm
Urban League/Mason Square Branch Lawn

A Family Fun Night with a free book giveaway, free food to the first 100 people and a free craft is being held on Thursday, July 23, 2009. The event is being held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., rain or shine at 765 State Street, Springfield, outside on the lawn of the Urban League and the Mason Square Library. Families and children of all ages are welcome to attend the event and receive free reading books; foods donated by McDonalds on State Street, and also work on a free craft project.

This community event is being sponsored by The Children’s Study Home, The Springfield City Library and the Urban League of Springfield. For more information, contact: Suzanne M. Boniface, sboniface@studyhome.org

Martha Speaks Club

For kids entering grades K-1

Children in this age range are so much fun! And so is Martha, a beloved family dog who accidentally eats alphabet soup -- which gives her the power to speak her mind to anyone that will listen! The new PBS Kids television show is based on the Martha Speaks books by Susan Meddaugh, and participants in the Martha Speaks Book Club will enjoy stories and hands-on activities with other kids and parents. They will also receive a free book and gift from Martha. Pre-registration is required. To register, call the Children's Room at 263-6828 x201, or the branch below, or register online by clicking the link below.

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., Mason Square Branch, 765 State Street, July 8 - July 29

Mason Square Branch Special Meeting

The transcript from the special meeting held on February 25, 2009 regarding the Mason Square Branch Library, is available for download. (92 page PDF)

New Mason Square Branch Project Information

The Mason Square Steering Committee page contains notes from committee meetings and other information, including the final report.

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
Photocopy machine for public use

FOR CHILDREN:

Drop-in crafts: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Children's programming
School Vacation Week activities
Summer Reading Program
Storytimes: by school appointment only

For Branch Advisory Committee information, contact:
Kathryn Wright
(413) 827-9526
kat@sweetbriar-design.com

Next meeting TBA; call committee chair for info.