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 |
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 !
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.
 Martha Speaks Read-Aloud Book Club
The Martha Speaks Read-Aloud Book Club introduces children to an engaging collection of dog-themed books and activities, and fosters their love of words and reading. A companion to the popular PBS KIDS television show Martha Speaks, the club can also help children develop a deeper appreciation of the many positive roles dogs play in our lives.
Book Club Sessions
 Over the course of six one-hour sessions, children ages 4 to 7 listen to a book read aloud, engage in conversation about the book, learn new vocabulary, and participate in a hands-on activity. At the conclusion of each session, children receive a copy of the featured book, along with fun Martha Speaks incentives, such as stickers and Martha Speaks collectibles, to take home.
At Mason Square, Wednesdays, starting July 21, at 10:30 (through August 25)
Please pre-register by calling the branch at 263-6853. Space is limited.
 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)
Drop in activities are planned throughout Summer Reading Club. Call the branch at 263-6853 for details.
 One Earth, One Show with John Porcino
Mason Square, Thursday, August 5, 1 pm
Acclaimed storyteller and musician John Porcino will present his One Earth: Environmental Stories and Songs Show at the Mason Square Branch Library. This FREE family event celebrates the end of a successful Children's Summer Reading Club at Springfield City Library. John's performances are celebrations of story and song sparked to life with warmth, humor, a playful touch of audience participation, instruments from around the world and a message of caring for our planet and each other. The Friends of the Springfield Library have generously provided funding for this program. For additional information please contact Jean Canosa Albano at 263-6828, x291.
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, 1-3 pm.
- 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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