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.

Go Green at Your Library!

2010 Summer Reading Club

June 21 - August 7 (August 14 for Adults)

It's time to sign up for Springfield City Library's Summer Reading Club and take advantage of all the library offers, for free. This year's theme, “Go Green at Your Library!” is timely indeed, since Springfield was recently named a “green community.” It's appropriate to borrow instead of buy, saving money and trees! Signing up is simple -- just stop in to any of our library branches and fill out a registration sheet. For more information on our three clubs, click here:

Summer Reading Club for Kids (Read-to-Me and Go Green Reading Club)

Summer Reading Club for Teens

Adult Summer Reading Club (June 21 - August 14)

Summer Reading Club Activities at East Springfield:

FOR KIDS:

Wednesday, July 21

Pet Rocks 2-4 pm

Mother Nature Storytime 6:30-7 pm

Wednesday, July 28

Plastic Recyclable Animals 2-4pm

Mother Nature Storytime 6:30-7 pm

FOR TEENS & TWEENS:

Wednesday, July 21

Pop-top Belts 2-4 pm

Wednesday, July 28

Blue Jean Purses 2-4 pm

PJ Storytime Continues!
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on August 11, 18, 25 and September 1

Join us at the East Springfield Branch Library to listen to stories about heading back to school! Our popular pajama storytimes for children continues.

This storytime is perfect for children ages 3-8, with no advance registration necessary. Be sure to bring along your favorite stuffed animal to hold while you l isten to some great bedtime stories. Download our flyer!

Norman's Magic Show

East Springfield, Wednesday, August 11, 4 pm

A magic show performed by Norman Ng is an exciting fusion of magic, comedy, and audience participation! To mark the end of Springfield City Library's Summer Reading Club, families will have many chances to watch Norman give "...one of the most unique shows around," according to Western Oregon University. In fact, Norman was just nominated for two awards by Campus Activities Magazine, for 2010's "Best Male Performer" and "Best Novelty Live Act." His show features amazing magic, hilarious comedy and lots of hands-on fun! The Friends of the Springfield Library generously provide funding for these programs. For additional information please contact Jean Canosa Albano at 263-6828, x291.

BRANCH PROGRAMS:

East Springfield Book Group
First Wednesday, 12 noon
Next Meeting: August 4

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 Lori at 263-6840, or by e-mail at lchasen@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.

City Councilor Michael Fenton Office Hours
Liberty: 2nd Tuesday, 7-8 pm
East Springfield: 2nd Wednesday, 7-8 pm

Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton will hold office hours at two Springfield libraries starting April 13. The office hours will be held on the second Tuesday and second Wednesday of every month from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Tuesday office hours will be held at the Liberty Branch located at 773 Liberty Street and Wednesday office hours will be at the East Springfield Branch located at 21 Osborne Terrace. These libraries are on opposite ends of Ward 2 and were chosen in an effort to be accessible to everyone in the area.

This new initiative will be an opportunity for community residents to meet with their Ward 2 representative to discuss issues that are important to them. "I want to be accessible to the community," Fenton said.

Additional office hours and accommodations will be made in response to need. Councilor Fenton stressed that, "these office hours are not the only time that residents can get in touch with me. I encourage city residents to contact me via email or phone."

Councilor Fenton can be reached by e-mail at mfenton@springfieldcityhall.com or by telephone at 413-788-8023.

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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