Mason Square Branch Library
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Hours:
Wednesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 12 noon - 7 pm
Friday: 1 pm - 5 pm
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Opened in 1955
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765 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
413-263-6853
Manager: Jean Canosa Albano
Assistant Manager: Christin Larocque |
The Mason Square Branch Library is housed in the annex of the Urban League office building.
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.
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Mason Square Branch Library Renovation
The Library will post updates on the progress of renovations at Mason Square Branch Library, next to the overall floor plan as designed by Stephen Jablonski Architects. Photos will be added soon and updated as well, as changes happen.
Click here for a PDF of the renovation plan with updated notes !
Check out these photos of the window display at Mason Square!
Samples of fabric, flooring and furniture styles are shown for the new furniture which has been ordered. The roof repair work has been scheduled. Watch for our re-opening date! (Update: 9/2/10)
The Reading Garden is now a beautiful flower-filled outdoor space with seating and wireless access.
 
The Reading Garden has been planned by the architects to replace the one originally at the branch in the 1950s.
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: Thursdays, 3:30 - 5 pm (beginning September 2)
- 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.
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