SPRINGFIELD CITY LIBRARY December 2016

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EVENT GUIDE

DIY Gifts & Crafts

Book & Bake Sale

December Concerts

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Programs

for Kids & Teens

Mitten Tree Donations of new mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves may be added to the mitten tree in any library location. Donated items will be distributed throughout Springfield in the month of January. Thank you! December 1st-31st | During open hours | All library locations

Flurry of Fun: Snowflake Craft Come create a unique snowflake ornament. We will have an array of craft supplies to make your snowflake extra special. Hang it in your window or give it as a gift this Holiday season. December 12th-17th | During open hours | At all library locations except for Central Library | Children

Springfield My Home Explore our Springfield My Home photography exhibit, illustrating what residents love about living in Springfield. The displays features full-color photographs of people, places, and events of Springfield, celebrating its diversity and beauty. Funded by the Springfield Cultural Council and the Friends of the Library. Visit http://bit.ly/2bYQslX for more information. Ends Friday, December 16th | Central Library and Brightwood Branch Library

Elf on the Shelf Come visit and look for the Elf on the Shelf, which is hidden in the library. Once the Elf is found, you will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a special prize. December 1st-23rd | During open hours | Children

Crochet Scarf-making Workshop for Beginners [six-week class] Always wanted to learn to crochet? Join us and learn the basics while making a simple infinity scarf. All materials will be provided. Enjoy an hour of creative fun -- and learn a new skill. Every Thursday

from November 10th – December 22nd | 3:30-4:30 PM | Brightwood Community Room | Teens and Adults

Adult Coloring Come on down and color - yes, color! It turns out that adult coloring, one of the biggest trends of the year, is both relaxing and therapeutic. Beautiful coloring sheets and colored pencils provided. Every Thursday | 4-5 PM | Adults

LEGO Club Do you love LEGOs? Join us for building fun! Share your ideas and brick vision with other LEGO lovers- let your imagination run wild! Every Thursday | 4-5 PM | Children

Teen Advisory Club Calling All Teens! Meet and share ideas about improving library programming for teens and tweens, plan events and book discussions, give input for materials selection, and other fun activities. Light refreshments served. Monthly on 1st Tuesdays | 3:30-4:30 PM | Brightwood Community Room | Teens

Bilingual Storytime Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Space is limited to 12. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Wednesdays from Sept. 14th - Dec. 14th | 1:30-2:30 PM | Brightwood Community Room | Ages 12 months-6 years, siblings welcome.

Hora de cuentos bilingües Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Plazas limitadas a 12 niños con un adulto. Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families. Los miércoles, del 14 de septiembre al 14 de diciembre | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | Salón Comunitario | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos.

Medley of Songs by Chestnut Middle School Band Join us for an afternoon of entertainment as the Chestnut Middle School Band, led by Music Teacher Ms. Rivard, performs in the Brightwood Branch Library Community Room. A group of 30 band members will perform a medley of songs for the public’s enjoyment. All are welcome to attend. Thursday, December 8th | 4:15-5 PM | Brightwood Community Room | All Ages

Game ON! Video Gaming for Teens and Tweens Drop in and play your favorite Wii games in the community room! Snacks will be provided. Monthly on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 3:00-4:30 PM | Brightwood Community Room | Teens and Tweens

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BRIGHTWOOD BRANCH 359 Plainfield Street, 413-263-6805

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Tabletop Tennis Tabletop tennis anyone? Teens and tweens are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun playing tabletop tennis/ping pong. Two or four players can play at a time. Play for bragging rights or just for fun; plus it’s a great workout! Paddles, balls, nets and tables provided. Meets monthly. Wednesday, December 14th | 3-4:30 PM | Brightwood Community Room | Teens and Tweens

Tasty Tuesday Experience a new flavor and learn how to make a tasty snack! Monthly on 3rd Tuesdays | 3:30-5 PM | Brightwood Community Room | Teens and Tweens

Make a Festive Frosted Candle Holder Teens, take your handmade textured, frosted candle holder home to transport you and your family to a magical place! Create this beautiful winter wonderland decoration by adding epsom salt crystals, shiny ribbons and silvery accents to a simple jar. All supplies provided. Wednesday, December 21st | 3:00-4:30 PM | Brightwood Community Room | Ages 11-18

Family Storytime at the Central Library Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. No registration required. Every Saturday | 1:30-2:30 PM | Central Library Children’s Program Room | Ages 3-10, siblings welcome

SkillSmart Registration Interested in applying for a job at MGM Springfield? MGM Springfield will conduct its hiring using an online program known as SkillSmart. Get help setting up a SkillSmart profile in the Central Library computer lab! Once you have a profile in SkillSmart, you will automatically receive notifications on job openings, educational opportunities, and other important MGM Springfield employment updates. Bring a friend and tell your family! Brought to you by Springfield City Library and Opportunity Services, Inc. Every Monday | 5:30-7:30 PM | Central Library Computer Lab | Adult | No registration required

Anime at the Central Library Join the Central Library’s anime fans for some anime episodes and movies. Cosplay is encouraged but optional! Snacks will be served. Wednesday, December 7th | 3-4:30 PM | Central Library Community Room | Ages 12+

Noon Hour Book Discussion Group Newcomers are always welcome! Copies of the discussion book are kept at the Second Floor Circulation Desk the month prior to the discussion. This month’s book is: The Secret

Chord by Geraldine Brooks (2015, fiction). Monthly on 2nd Tuesdays | 12-1 PM | Central Library Community Room | Adults

Wednesday Book Group Share your recent reads at this lively and long-running book group, and gain exposure to new authors and titles. We’re always open to new members-join us! Normally monthly on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; holiday season meeting dates include November 30th and December 14th | 10-12 PM | Central Library Community Room | Adults

Celebrate the Winter Solstice Light up the longest night of the year with other teens at our Winter Solstice celebration. Create a luminarium, help prepare some warming treats, and relax with some board games and music as we prepare for the chilly days ahead. Wednesday, December 21st | 4-5:30 PM | Central Library Community Room | Ages 11-19

Scavenger Hunt Grab a clue sheet, search the room for the answers, bring the sheet to the desk, and claim your prize! December 27th-31st | During open hours | Central Library Children’s Room | Ages 5-12, siblings welcome

Teen Gaming Come to the library to enjoy some snacks and play some games on the Wii. Bring your own Wii games if you like. Wednesday, December 28th | 3-4:30 PM | Central Library Community Room | Ages 11-19

Knit-Alongs Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. Bring a knitting or crochet project you are currently working on. Total beginner? Bring worsted weight yarn and a #4.5 or #5 crochet hook or a pair of size 8 or 10 knitting needles and we will show you the basics. Projects for donating to area organizations will also be created. Every Friday | 1-2:30 PM | Adults

Candy Cane Reindeer Candy Cane Reindeer are cute as holiday decorations, gifts or party favors! These Candy Cane Reindeers are easy to make and fun for the entire family. December 5th-10th | During open hours

Color My World - Relaxing Coloring Time for Grown-Ups Your local library is the place for you to enjoy this popular craze, coloring for grown-ups. We will provide the latest coloring books and sheets, a variety of colored pencils and markers, tea, coffee and conversation. This will be a great time to get away from your busy day and to meet people in the neighborhood. Every Tuesday | 3-4:30 PM | Adults

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CENTRAL LIBRARY220 State Street, 413-263-6828

EAST FOREST PARK BRANCH 122 iSland Pond road, 413-263-6836

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Holiday Ornaments Crafts ‘Tis the season to get into the spirit of the holidays and make

your own holiday ornaments with pine cones and other craft supplies. All ages are welcomed and supplies will be provided. December 12th-17th |

During open hours

Comic Book Creation for Teens and Tweens Do you love comic books, graphic novels or webcomics? Did you ever want to create your own? Come work on your project with fellow enthusiasts. Snacks will be provided. Monthly on 2nd Wednesdays | 6-7:30 PM | Ages 8-19 | Register online

Teen Book Club Are you a teen interested in discussing books? The East Forest Park Teen Book Club is back in action! Copies of the discussion book will be available at the Reference Desk. You can sign up ahead of time or just drop in. Stay after to participate in our Teen Advisory Board and brainstorm about what you want to see happen in the library. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays | 12-1 PM | Teens

Teen Advisory Board Would you like to make change in the library? The Teen Advisory Board will meet right after Teen Book Club every month. Come talk about things YOU would like to see happen in the library, such as advising on which books and media to purchase for young adults, as well as brainstorming different ideas for programs. Excellent snacks will be provided. Monthly on 3rd Saturdays | 1-1:30 PM | Ages 11-19

Computer Clinic: Focus on Word Processing Develop skill creating basic text documents like letters, resumes, reports, and papers. Keyboard and mouse skills are needed. Participants earn a chance to win this month’s Hi!Tech raffle. Monday, December 19th | 11:30 AM -12:30 PM | Adult | To register, speak with a librarian or call 413-263-6828, ext. 213

School Vacation Cupcake Decorating Party Families are invited to join in on the fun decorating and eating some tasty cupcakes. This is a drop-in program. Wednesday, December 28th | During open hours

East Forest Park Book Group This month the Book Group will read and discuss Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Feral. We select a new book to discuss every month. Copies of the book will be available at the branch. Come join us for a lively discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome. Last Wednesday of every month | 6-7 PM | Adults

Knit Lits New members are welcome to join this group of avid knitters and crocheters; if you’re a beginner, we can teach you! Some yarn and needles are provided, but donations will always be welcome. Many of the items are donated to charitable causes. Coffee and tea are provided. Every Friday | 10-11:30 AM | Adults

East Springfield Book Group In this informal roundtable, members talk about what they’re reading and share recommendations in any genre. Join us and widen your book-reading horizons. Monthly on 1st Wednesdays | 12-1:30 PM | Adults

Family Storytime Join us for stories, no registration required. Wednesdays from November 30th-March 29th | 10-11:30 AM | Ages 5-9, siblings welcome

Family Craft Night Come join us for a variety of fun-filled craft activities! Wednesday, December 14th | 6:30-7:30 PM | All Ages

Winter Wonderland Tea It’s Tea Time in our Winter Wonderland. Dress in your best and come join us for some treats. Bring some mittens for our mitten tree and receive a raffle ticket for a special prize. Saturday, December 17th | 12:30-2 PM | All Ages

American Girl Club Based on the American Girl books, this free club is for ages 6 to 14. Come make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month. Monthly on 3rd Wednesdays | 6:30-4-5 PM | Ages 6-14 | Preregistration encouraged

Noon Time New Year’s Eve Do you love New Year’s Eve but can never stay up ‘til midnight? Then join us at our noontime celebration, and bring your family! We’ll have a countdown to noon with a New Year’s toast with your choice of sparkling grape juice or ginger ale, and party hors d’oeuvres! Test your knowledge of New Year’s traditions with our trivia quiz, or your skills at any of our traditional new year’s games! Saturday, December 31st | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | All Ages

Adult Book Discussion Group This group selects a new book to discuss every month. Copies of the book will be available at the branch. Come join us for a lively discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome! This month the Forest Park Book Group will read and discuss Don’t Let

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EAST SPRINGFIELD BRANCH 21 oSborne terrace, 413-263-6840

FOREST PARK BRANCH 380 belmont avenue, 413-263-6843

DIY

DIY =“Do-It-Yourself”.

STEM =“Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Math”.

My Baby Do Rodeo by Boris Fishman. Monthly on 1st Thursdays | 2:30-4 PM | Forest Park Program Den | Adults

Lunch Bunch Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church. Saturday, December 3rd | 1-2 PM | Children’s Program Den | Ages 5-12

Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Tuesdays from September 6th - December 13th | 10:30-11:30 AM | Children’s Program Den | Ages 1-3 ½, siblings welcome

LEGO Club at Forest Park Join your fellow builders in conquering a LEGO building challenge! Monthly on 1st Tuesdays | 3:30-4:30 PM | Children’s Program Den | Ages 5-14

Game On! Drop in and play your favorite tabletop and Wii games! Snacks provided. Thursday, December 15th; 2017 dates: 1st Thursday of every month | 3:30-5 PM | Forest Park Community Room | Ages 12-18

Tasty Tuesday Experience a new flavor and learn how to make a tasty snack! Tuesday, December 13th. 2017 dates: 3rd Tuesday of every month | 3:30-4:30 PM | Forest Park Program Den | Ages 12-18

MadLab MadLab scientists explore science through designing, modeling, observing and

experimenting, while having fun. All materials are provided. Thursday, December 15th | 4:30-5:30 PM | Forest Park Program Den | Ages

5-12

Maker Lab Stop by the Library’s Maker Lab and make cool crafts with duct tape: flowers, wallets, bow ties... The possibilities are endless!

Tuesday, Dec. 20th | 3:30-4:30 PM | Forest Park Program Den | Ages 12-18

Reading Stars at Indian Orchard Turn the Children’s Room into the Milky Way Galaxy. For every book you read, add a star to our constellations in the Children’s Room. Every star gets a drawing in a raffle for an astronomy-themed prize. The more books you read, the more chances you get to win. Ends Friday, December 16th | Open to independent readers

Indian Orchard Minecrafters Join us for Minecraft, where we mine, craft, and trade Minecraft tips! Space limited to 8 participants so come early. Every Thursday | 3-4:30 PM | Ages 10+

Minecraft Club for Teens and Tweens Minecraft players of all skill levels are welcome to bring their laptops or use one of the library’s computers to build, play and create. Every Saturday | 1-2:30 PM | Ages 10+

Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, a craft, and playtime. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Mondays December 5th, 12th, and 19th | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 3-5, siblings welcome | Must register if bringing more than 3 children

Knot Just Knitters Do you knit or crochet? Is cross-stitch or crewel your passion? Drop by with your project and join other needlecrafters for an afternoon of fun and fellowship. Novices welcome. Refreshments served. Every Monday | 1:30-3 PM | Adult

LEGO Questers of Indian Orchard Become a LEGO Quester by completing 52 LEGO Quests (or build your own). Space is limited to 15 Questers. Every Tuesday | 4-5 PM | Ages 7-12

Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club for Teens School getting you stressed? Join our Coloring Club! We supply the artist quality crayons, pencils and pens, and coloring pages to spark your creativity. Just drop by and color your stress away. Display your artwork in the Teen Room if you would like. Every Wednesday | 4-7 PM | Teens

Pine Point Minecrafters Come build and explore your own world with Minecraft! Have fun while developing creativity, problem solving, and collaboration. 1st and 3rd Friday of every month | 3:30-5 PM | Ages 8-18

Hi!Tech: Continuing with Computers This hands-on workshop builds on Getting Started with Computers by reviewing basic aspects of computing. It is the perfect class for new computer users who have a good understanding of using a mouse and the keyboard already. Completion of Getting Started with Computers is recommended. Participants earn a chance to win this month’s Hi!Tech raffle. Wednesday, December 7th | 3-4:30 PM | Adult | To register, speak with a librarian or call 413-263-6828, ext. 213

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INDIAN ORCHARD BRANCH 44 oak Street, indian orchard

413-263-6846

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LIBRARY EXPRESS at PINE POINT

204 boSton road, 413-263-6855

Family Storytime at Pine Point Join us for stories and a craft. No registration required. Wednesdays from November 2nd - January 18th | 4:15-5 PM | Ages 4-8, siblings welcome

LEGO Club Join us each week as we have fun while strengthening creativity and engineering skills with LEGOs. Every Wednesday | 5-5:45 PM | Ages 5-10

Hi!Tech: Introduction to the Web Explore the web and how it is set up by looking at popular websites, reviewing key web terms and services, as well as learning basic web navigation and effective searching. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are assumed. Participants earn a chance to win this month’s Hi!Tech raffle. Wednesday, December 14th | 3-4:30 PM | Adult | To register, speak with a librarian or call 413-263-6828, ext. 213

Awesome Edibles - Reindeer This month’s wonderfully awesome edible is a candy cane reindeer. Join us to make a yummy fun treat. Dec. 21st | 4:15-5 PM | Children

Take-A-Part Party Ever wonder what’s inside a blender? An iron? A clock? Join us as we delve into

the insides of some small appliances. We’ll learn what makes then “tick” then use the parts to make amazing robots over the winter! A fun STEM

activity. Wednesday, December 28th | 1:30-3 PM | Children

Minecraft Mania Want to spend a winter afternoon playing Minecraft? We’ll have our Minecraft laptops up and running. Call ahead to reserve a one-hour playing or observing spot, with additional time available if possible. Light refreshments will be served. Friday, December 30th | 1-5 PM | Children, Tweens, and Teens

LEGO Club Join us for LEGO Club! Let your imagination run wild! Thursdays | 5-6 PM | Children

Adult Coloring Feeling like you need to de-stress? Want to do something creative? Come down to the Mason Square Branch and color. We’ll provide beautiful adult coloring sheets and colored pencils. Got kids? Our LEGO Club will be running at the same time. Thursday, December 29th | 5-7 PM | Adults

Finding Dory Movie Night Join us for a screening of the family favorite Finding Dory (rated PG). The friendly but forgetful blue tang fish begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way. Check out the Children’s Department before the movie for some fun under the sea crafts featuring Dory, Nemo and their friends! Thursday, Dec. 1st | 5:30-7:45 PM | Children

Preschool Storytime Join us for stories, songs, movement, and playtime. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Every Wednesday | 10:30-11:30 AM | Mason Square Community Room | Ages 3-5, siblings welcome

Holiday Paper Crafts: Embossed Cards Using rubber stamps and embossing powder, participants will create

their own unique cards to give to family and friends or keep! Thurs, Dec. 8th | 5-7 PM | Children’s Workroom | Adults

Holiday Paper Crafts: Origami Box-making Join us to fold and decorate

beautiful origami gift boxes! Thursday, December 15th | 5-7 PM | Children’s

Workroom | Adults

Holiday Paper Crafts: Wrapping Paper Make print wrapping paper sheets using a variety of stamps and decorations! Thursday, December 22nd | 5-7 PM | Children’s Workroom | Adults

Law at the Library: Landlord and Tenant Law Come meet a panel of lawyers who will answer your questions about apartment leases, evictions, rental disputes, and other matters concerning residential landlord/tenant issues. Submit your questions early so that staff can budget time to answer each concern. Questions will be discussed for up to ten minutes each. This program is presented in conjunction with the Hampden County Bar Association. Wednesday, December 14th | 4-5 PM | Mason Square Community Room | Adults

Tasty Tuesday at Mason Square Children and their families learn how to prepare healthy and well balanced snacks, the science behind nutrition, and how to utilize math skills to measure and calculate nutritional content. Limited to 15 participants.

Tasty Tuesday: Guacamole Learn how to prepare guacamole as a healthy snack and learn the difference between good fats and bad fats. Tuesday, Dec. 13th | 3:30-4:30 PM | Mason Square Community Room | Ages 9-12

Tasty Tuesday: Mango Salsa Learn how to prepare mango salsa as a healthy snack and learn about vitamins and calories. Tuesday, Dec. 27th | 3:30-4:30 PM | Mason Square Community Room | Ages 9-12

This project has been funded in whole or in part with federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, under Cooperative Agreement UG4LM012347-01 with the University of Massachusetts, Worcester.

Reading Buddy at Mason Square Bright Spot Therapy Dog Cassie and her owner Nancy will be visiting the library. If you are a new reader, or want to practice reading aloud, come by and read to Cassie -- she is a great listener! Thursday, Dec. 15th | 3-4 PM | Children

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MASON SQUARE BRANCH 765 State Street, 413-263-6853

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Winter Book Sale and Bake Sale Grab a free hot chocolate and browse fiction, nonfiction, junior fiction, and more. There’s something for every kind of reader. Paperbacks and children’s books will go for $0.50 each, hardcovers are $1.00, or you can fill a bag for just $5.00! We’ll also sell a variety of cookies, brownies, and chocolate fudge. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. To contribute an item to the bake sale, call branch supervisor Caitlin Kelley at 413-263-6853.Thursday, December 15th | 3-7:30 PM | All Ages

Circle in the Square Do you remember Buckingham Junior High? The Strand Theater? King’s Department Store? If so, join us to chat about our memories of growing up in the neighborhoods surrounding Winchester Square, now known as Mason Square. Bring photos and mementos to spark memories and conversation, if you’d like. Monthly on 4th Thursdays | 1:30-3 PM | Mason Square Community Room | AdultsElf Movie Night Join us for a screening of the family favorite Elf (rated PG). After inadvertently wreaking havoc on the elf community due to his ungainly size, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole is sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Check out the Children’s Department before the movie for a fun candy scavenger hunt! Thursday, Dec. 22nd | 5:30-7:45 PM | Children

Make. Code. Music: A Creative Coding Club for Teens Nothing planned for winter

break? Come to the library and create your own digital music and sounds! This coding club is designed by Google CS First and we will be using

Scratch to code and design our own music, build instruments and create

music videos. Earn badges for each activity completed, and learn about real world applications for computer coding. No previous computer experience is necessary and the club activities are self-paced. Have your friends join too - the CS First Music & Sound club is social and fun! Space is limited; call 413-263-6853 to sign up. December 27th-30th | 1-3 PM | Teens

Neighborhood Playgroup Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime. No registration, just drop in anytime during the program. Adult must accompany and supervise children. Thursdays from December 1st-March 30th (except December 29th) | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Ages birth-5 years, siblings welcome

The Artist’s Way Discussion and Workshop [13-week series] This is an exploration of the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Each week participants review a chapter and respond with writing and spoken exercises. The Artist’s Way develops new and aspiring artists by sharpening the artist-spiritual connection. For more information, visit the Library’s online calendar. Thursdays, September 15th - December 15th; no meeting on November 24th | 2-4 PM | Sixteen Acres Community Room | Adults | Register online

LEGO Fun LEGO fans, drop in on Monday afternoons for freestyle building, meeting new friends, and browsing the library’s many LEGO themed books. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Mondays through December 19th | 1:30-4:30 PM | Ages 5-10

Family Storytime Join us for stories, songs, and crafts. No registration required. Adult must accompany children. Presented in collaboration with Home City Families. Tuesdays from Nov. 29th – Mar. 28th (except Dec. 27th) | 1:30-2:30 PM | Sixteen Acres Community Room | Ages birth-5 years, siblings welcome

Chess Club for Teens & Tweens Drop in and practice your chess moves - or to learn to play chess for the first time! Every Tuesday | 3:30-5 PM | Ages 9-19

Jubilant Jewelry Making Hooks, pins, and spacers, Oh My! Design and create earrings or a bracelet using findings, beads, wire and elastic. Monthly on first Tuesdays | 3:30-5 PM | Sixteen Acres Community Room | Ages 9-19; children 7-9 accompanied by an adult are welcome | Register online

Knit One, Read Too Join us for a drop-in craft for those who knit or crochet. Experienced needleworkers are welcomed to share their knowledge with beginners; new members are always welcome. Bring your needles or hooks and enjoy the company of your fellow yarn lovers. Every Wednesday | 1:30-3 PM | Adults

Anime at the Acres Come enjoy a showing from Funimation with other anime enthusiasts. Cosplay is optional. Light refreshments will be served. The film rating is 14+. Dec. 10th: Hetalia World Series. 12:30-2:45 PM | Teens | Register Online

U.S. History Book and Media Discussion Group If you love discussing important issues concerning American history, we have good news for you. A discussion group focusing on American history books and documentaries will meet monthly. Members will be encouraged to share with the group any conversation-provoking history book that they are reading. We will also view critically-acclaimed documentaries on a number of history topics. Guest speakers will be featured at some meetings. Refreshments will be served. Monday, December 12th | 6:15-7:15 PM | Sixteen Acres Community Room | Adults

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SIXTEEN ACRES BRANCH 1187 Parker Street, 413-263-6858

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SPRINGfIeLd CITy LIBRARy BRANCH HOURS MON TUeS Wed THURS fRI SAT

Brightwood 359 Plainfield St. 413-263-6805 1p-5p 1p-8p 1p-5p 1p-8p 9a-5p CLOSED

Central Library 220 State St. 413-263-6828

12p-8p 9a-5p 12p-8p 9a-5p CLOSED 9a-5p *Sundays 12p-5p (Sept. 11th, 2016 through May 21st, 2017)

East Forest Park 122 Island Pond Rd. 413-263-6836 1p-5p 1p-5p 1p-8p 1p-5p 10a-5p 11a-3p

East Springfield 21 Osborne Terrace 413-263-6840 1p-5p 1p-5p 1p-8p 1p-5p 10a-5p 11a-3p

Forest Park 380 Belmont Ave. 413-263-6843 1p-5p 10a-5p 1p-5p 1p-8p 1p-5p 11a-3p

Indian Orchard 44 Oak St. in Indian Orchard 413-263-6846 10a-5p 1p-5p 1p-8p 1p-5p 1p-5p 11a-3p

Library Express at Pine Point 204 Boston Rd. 413-263-6855 1p-5p CLOSED 1p-6p CLOSED 1p-5p CLOSED

Mason Square 765 State St. 413-263-6853 1p-5p 1p-5p 10a-5p 1p-8p 1p-5p 11a-3p

Sixteen Acres 1187 Parker St. 413-263-6858 1p-5p 1p-8p 1p-5p 10a-5p 1p-5p 11a-3p

Read/Write/Now Adult Literacy Program, 204 Boston Road. Call 413-263-6839 for hours.

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Many of our programs are sponsored in part by the Friends of the Springfield Library, and by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Boris Kogan and Sofya Shainskaya in Concert Springfield Symphony cellist Boris Kogan and his wife, pianist Sofya Shainskaya of the Springfield Community Music

School, entertain in an hour of music and conversation. Playing classical

favorites from the Baroque and Romantic eras and more, Boris and Sofya are masterful musicians who bring a personal warmth to their performances with stories of their earlier life in Russia. Tuesday, December 27th | 6:30-7:45 PM

Teen Readers Advisory Board Calling All Teens: Here’s your chance to share ideas about improving library programming for teens and tweens, plan events, give input for materials selection, and other fun activities. Light refreshments will be served. Monthly on the last Tuesday of the month | 4:15-5:45 PM | Sixteen Acres Community Room | Teens

ALL SPRINGfIeLd CITy LIBRARy BRANCHeS WILL Be CLOSed ON:

Saturday, December 24th, Sunday, December 25th, Monday, December 26th, Sunday, January 1st, and

Monday, January 2nd.

Blizzard? Check TV channels 3, 22, or 46 to see if our libraries are opening

late, closing early, or closed for the day. You can also call the Central Library at 413-263-6828 and listen to the greeting for an update.

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