East Springfield Branch Library

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:

FEAR FACTOR: FOOD EDITION - AT THE LIBRARY!
Tasting For Teens!

East Springfield Branch, Wednesday, February 22, 4 pm

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Have you got what it takes to try a little of everything on the “Fear Factor” plate? Will you try baby food, seaweed or pig's feet? Come see what weird gross delicacies we have to offer! It will be lots of fun for teens, so do sign up by calling the branch or registering online. Our “Fear Factor Food Edition” program will be held at the Liberty Branch Library (263-6849) from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21. For teens in the East Springfield area the same tasty event will be happening at the East Springfield Branch Library (263-6840), 21 Osborne Terrace from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22 . Be sure to let us know if you have any food allergies. Hope to see you there!

Funding for this program is provided through the generosity of the Friends of the Springfield Library.

Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., East Springfield Branch, 21 Osborne Terrace
Beginning January 18, appropriate for ages 3-8; just drop in!

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American Girls Club

Third Wednesday of the month
3:45 - 5 pm

Every month fans of the American Girls books and dolls get together to discuss the books and learn about historical events featured in the books by playing games, making crafts, having a snack, and seeing other library materials related to the era portrayed in the book. Girls aged 7 to 12 are welcome to join the club.

Copies of the books will be available to check out. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required! Call Tricia at 263-6840 or stop by the branch to sign up.

East Springfield Book Group
First Wednesday, 12 noon
Next Meeting: March 7, 2012

The East Springfield Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the East Springfield Branch Library, 21 Osborne Terrace. 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 us and widen your book-reading horizons! For more information, contact Linda at 263-6840, or by e-mail at lgrodofsky@springfieldlibrary.org.

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, Wednesdays, 3-4:30 pm
• Children's programming
• Storytimes for young children
• School Vacation Week activities
• Summer Reading Club

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