Saturday May 1, 2010 -  Thursday September 30, 2010 Go To Top Letterboxing at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        An intriguing mix of treasure hunting, art, navigation, and exploring interesting places, letterboxing is a hobby just coming to national attention. At the Liberty Branch Library we've created a special kind of letterbox for kids or families to find! Running from May 1 to the end of September, it will be great fun for the whole family. Stop in and try it! Liberty         Location: Liberty Thursday September 9, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Info Session for 4H Club       Information session. For additional information please contact Mercedes Echevarria at (413) 263-9016. Not a library sponsored event.     Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room   1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM HCS Head Start Meeting       Family Services Transportation and Disabilities training. Not a library sponsored event. For additional information please contact Mariola Niedzwiadek at (413) 788-6522.     Location: Central Library Community Room   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Jeans Book Covers at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        The Forest Park Branch Library has a crafty idea to help tweens and teens get ready for school. Check out our Jeans Book Covers program on Thursday, September 9, running from 3:30-4:30 p.m.; you'll bring your own notebook and we’ll provide the jeans to cover it. (The pocket’s a perfect spot for pencils and pens!) Sign up at the Forest Park Branch, 380 Belmont Avenue, or online. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park       3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the new knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park Friday September 10, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield Saturday September 11, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month. Sixteen Acres         Location: Sixteen Acres

1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Martha Speaks Party at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Stop in to the East Springfield Branch Library (263-6840), 21 Osborne Terrace at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15 and be ready for a Martha Speaks themed party! We'll have a special storytime, fun crafts, plus a snack! If Saturday, September 11 works better for you, then visit the Liberty Branch Library (263-6849) at 1 p.m. for a similar party with special storytime and crafts. Come enjoy some fun from a dog's point of view, at the Library! Call or stop in to the branch to sign up. Liberty         Location: Liberty   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Families Read at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Drop in to the Children’s Room anytime between 1:30-2:45 p.m. to share books together, play a board game, and have a small snack. Grab some books then sign in at the desk. Read together for 20 minutes, record your time, then head into the Program Room to play a board game and enjoy a snack. The program ends at 3:30 p.m.; please plan your time accordingly. For adults & children 12 and under. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Room Sunday September 12, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Central Library Reopens on Sundays       Contact: Central Library   263-6828 x213        The Central Library, 220 State Street, reopens for Sunday hours, 12 - 5 pm. Sunday hours will continue through mid-June, 2011. Locations & Hours         Location: Central Library   2:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Reunion Committee Meeting       Classical High class of 1965 Reunion Committee planning meeting. Not a library sponsored program. For additional information please contact Harry Hersh at (508) 655-4140.     Location: Central Library Community Room Monday September 13, 2010 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Public Hearing for the Revised Solid Waste Master Plan       Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection public hearing to accept comments regarding the Revised Solid Waste Master Plan. Not a library sponsored event. For additional information please contact John Fischer, MassDEP, at (617) 292-5632.     Location: Central Library Community Room Tuesday September 14, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group       Contact: Chris   413-263-6828 x442        The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion. This month's selection is While I'm Falling by Laura Moriarty (fiction). Noon Hour Book Discussion Group         Location: Central Library Community Room   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Drop-In Craft at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Liberty         Location: Liberty   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM City Councilor Michael Fenton Office Hours       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton will hold office hours at two Springfield libraries starting April 13th. 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. Liberty Branch         Location: Liberty Wednesday September 15, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park       Contact: East Forest Park   263-6836        Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-in Craft at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Indian Orchard         Location: Indian Orchard   6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Martha Speaks Party at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Stop in to the East Springfield Branch Library (263-6840), 21 Osborne Terrace at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15 and be ready for a Martha Speaks themed party! We'll have a special storytime, fun crafts, plus a snack! If Saturday, September 11 works better for you, then visit the Liberty Branch Library (263-6849) at 1 p.m. for a similar party with special storytime and crafts. Come enjoy some fun from a dog's point of view, at the Library! Call or stop in to the branch to sign up. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM YCEO Black College Tour Volunteer Recruiting       Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services volunteer recruiting for YCEO Black College Tour. Not a library sponsored program. For additional information please contact Earl Brown at (413) 222-4318.     Location: Central Library Community Room

Thursday September 16, 2010 Go To Top 3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the new knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park Friday September 17, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield Saturday September 18, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month. Sixteen Acres         Location: Sixteen Acres   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytimes at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! For ages 3-8, with no registration unless you’d like a reminder call, and siblings welcome. Saturdays, 1:30 p.m., September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room Monday September 20, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  3:00 PM HCS HeadStart Meeting       Holyoke Chicopee Springfield HeadStart meeting. Not a library sponsored event. For additional information please contact Mariola Niedzwiadek at (413) 788-6522.     Location: Central Library Community Room Tuesday September 21, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Community Room   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Drop-In Craft at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Liberty         Location: Liberty

4:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Mass Nurses' Assoc. Union Meeting       Not a library sponsored event. For additional information please contact Shirley Astle at 1-(800)882-2056, x762.     Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room Wednesday September 22, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group       Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828 x294        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! Wednesday Book Group         Location: Central Library Community Room   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park       Contact: East Forest Park   263-6836        Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-in Craft at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Indian Orchard         Location: Indian Orchard   4:00 PM  -  5:30 PM Teen Central at Central Library       Contact: Martha Coons   263-6828 x425   mcoons@springfieldlibrary.org     Teen Central is for teens ages 12-18 who are looking for opportunities to hang out with their peers and enjoy activities and discussions relating to their interests: anime, current issues, books, creative writing and poetry, crafts, and more. Teen Central gives teens a way to serve the Library by choosing books, music and movies for the collection and by planning and hosting programs of their own. This year there will be a chance to update the library website's Teen Page – teen ideas and help are needed! Teen Page         Location: Central Library Community Room Thursday September 23, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the new knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park Friday September 24, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point

2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield Saturday September 25, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month. Sixteen Acres         Location: Sixteen Acres   1:30 PM  -  5:00 PM City Thinks Student Video Contest Recording Session       Open to all students submitting a video for the contest, on a first come, first served basis. Please be prepared to do your presentation; 10 minute time slots available. Winners receive a PeoplesBank Scholarship to U.S. Space and Rocket Center Space Camp, www.spacecamp.com.     Location: Central Library Community Room Monday September 27, 2010 Go To Top 5:00 PM  -  7:00 PM It's a Hardbop LIfe       Presentation and discussion: instrumental music in pop culture. Not a library sponsored event. It's a Hardbop Life is the first play to feature a cast of jazz musicians and debuted at the 2004 New York JVC Jazz Festival and offers an important lesson to youth about the value of instrumental music performance and the seriousness of craft. For additional information please contact Gregory Charles Royal, American Youth Symphony, at (202) 302-6703.     Location: Central Library Community Room Tuesday September 28, 2010 Go To Top 9:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Live Well Springfield Meeting       Partners for a Healthier Community meeting. Not a library sponsored event. For additional information please contact Jossy LaBella at (413) 794-2508.     Location: Central Library Community Room   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Drop-In Craft at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Liberty         Location: Liberty   6:30 PM  -  7:40 PM Novel Ideas Book Group       Discussion of Tatiana de Rosnay's novel, Sarah's Key. Not a library sponsored event. For additional information please contact Michael Bixler at (413) 297-7863.     Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room Wednesday September 29, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park       Contact: East Forest Park   263-6836        Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-in Craft at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Indian Orchard         Location: Indian Orchard   6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM East Forest Park Wednesday Book Discussion Group       Contact: East Forest Park   413-263-6836        The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group is a book group that meets from 6 - 7 pm on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join the discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome. This month's selection is: The Beach House by Jane Green East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park Thursday September 30, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM 25th Anniversary- SSV Read Aloud Celebration and Recruitment       Springfield School Volunteers Read Aloud Program Celebration and Recruitment! Not a library sponsored event. Special speaker: Jim Trelease. For additional information please contact Maria DeAngelis at (413) 787-7016.     Location: Central Library Community Room

3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the new knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park Friday October 1, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield Saturday October 2, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  12:30 PM City Councilor Keith Wright Office Hours       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Springfield City Councilor Keith Wright, representing Ward 6, will hold monthly "Office Hours" at the Forest Park Branch Library, 380 Belmont Avenue, Springfield. Councilman Wright will be available to meet with area residents and listen to their concerns, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., beginning Saturday, April 3. On his list of priorities is "helping residents get appropriate responses from city departments; and working with the neighborhood organizations and residents throughout Ward 6 to maximize the effectiveness of city resources to resolve quality of life issues." Please call Forest Park Branch Library at 263-6843 if you have any questions. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park   11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month. Sixteen Acres         Location: Sixteen Acres   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM City Thinks Film Series: Time Travel at the Movies, Deja Vu       Contact: Reggie Wilson   263-6828, ext. 836   rwilson@springfieldlibrary.org     A passenger ferry is blown up during Mardi Gras. The investigating military unit uses technology to look back in time to track the bomber, and wonders: can they use that technology to prevent the disaster in the first place? Starring Denzel Washington. PG-13. This movie is part of the City Thinks program series. Other dates in the series are Saturday October 16th and Saturday October 23rd.     Location: Forest Park Community Room Tuesday October 5, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Community Room   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Drop-In Craft at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Liberty         Location: Liberty

Wednesday October 6, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group       Contact: Lori   413-263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park       Contact: East Forest Park   263-6836        Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-in Craft at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Indian Orchard         Location: Indian Orchard   5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting       Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290        Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners. Meeting Agenda         Location: Central Library Community Room   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM YCEO Black College Tour Open House       Informational Open House. Not a library sponsored program. For additional information please contact Earl Brown at (413) 222-4318.     Location: Central Library Community Room Thursday October 7, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Hi!Tech Classes: Computer Basics       Contact: Matthew Jaquith   413-263-6828, x221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org     Learn to identify the basic parts of the computer, and to become familiar with the Windows operating system. The instructor will answer questions and introduce the class to the library's most popular computer programs, as well as offering tips for navigating the internet in this fast-paced workshop. Led by Anna. Computer Classes         Location: Central Library Computer Lab       10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park Friday October 8, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield

10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield Saturday October 9, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month. Sixteen Acres         Location: Sixteen Acres   11:30 AM  -  1:00 PM Springfield Parent Academy Workshop       Workshop/class for Springfield Parent Academy. Not a library sponsored program. For additional information please contact Linnette Comacho at (413) 787-7910.     Location: Forest Park Community Room Monday October 11, 2010 Go To Top Columbus Day: All Libraries Closed       All library locations will be closed in observance of Columbus Day. Locations and Hours         Location: All Library Locations Tuesday October 12, 2010 Go To Top 10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Lapsit Storytime for Babies, 6-12 Months Before your child starts walking this storytime is perfect for introducing them to the wonder of stories and books! Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Forest Park   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Community Room   12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Noon Hour Book Discussion Group       Contact: Chris   413-263-6828 x442        The Noon Book Group meets at the Springfield City Library, 220 State Street in the lower level Community Room on the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 1:00 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome. Ask for a copy of the book at the Second Level (Rotunda) Circulation Desk. Copies of each book are kept at the desk during the month prior to the selection discussion. This month's selection is to be announced. Noon Hour Book Discussion Group         Location: Central Library Community Room   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Drop-In Craft at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Liberty         Location: Liberty   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM City Councilor Michael Fenton Office Hours       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton will hold office hours at two Springfield libraries starting April 13th. 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. Liberty Branch         Location: Liberty Wednesday October 13, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group       Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828 x294        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! Wednesday Book Group         Location: Central Library Community Room   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park       Contact: East Forest Park   263-6836        Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park

2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-in Craft at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Indian Orchard         Location: Indian Orchard   4:00 PM  -  5:30 PM Teen Central at Central Library       Contact: Martha Coons   263-6828 x425   mcoons@springfieldlibrary.org     Teen Central is for teens ages 12-18 who are looking for opportunities to hang out with their peers and enjoy activities and discussions relating to their interests: anime, current issues, books, creative writing and poetry, crafts, and more. Teen Central gives teens a way to serve the Library by choosing books, music and movies for the collection and by planning and hosting programs of their own. This year there will be a chance to update the library website's Teen Page – teen ideas and help are needed! Teen Page         Location: Central Library Community Room   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Storytime at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Pajama Storytime for Families Join us for old favorites, welcome some new ones, and enjoy special themes! Please drop in – there’s no registration needed! Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Storytimes         Location: East Springfield   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM City Councilor Michael Fenton Office Hours       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Ward 2 City Councilor Michael Fenton will hold office hours at two Springfield libraries starting April 13th. 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. East Springfield Branch         Location: East Springfield Thursday October 14, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Preschool Storytime for ages 3 1/2 -5 They’re walking, they’re talking and they’re full of wonder! And with school coming in just a year or two, there’s no better time to engage your child in the world of books and imagination. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Sixteen Acres   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Preschool Storytime Drop by and enjoy reading with the librarian and other neighborhood children! No registration. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Liberty   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Workshop       Workshop/class for Springfield Parent Academy. Not a library sponsored program. For additional information please contact Linnette Comacho at (413) 787-7910.     Location: Forest Park Community Room Friday October 15, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations

10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point   10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at East Forest Park       Parents and Twos: Storytime for children 2-3 1/2 Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more with other kids and parents. Fridays, 10:15 a.m. Storytimes         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield Saturday October 16, 2010 Go To Top 9:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Scavenger Hunt at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        It’s a scavenger hunt! Come to the Children’s Room and pick up your clue sheet. Read the clues and find the answers hidden around the Children’s Room. Return your sheet to the reference desk and claim your prize. Drop-in anytime during open hours to participate. For children ages 5-12. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Room   11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month. Sixteen Acres         Location: Sixteen Acres   12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Storytime at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Family Storytime Drop by and enjoy our great books! No registration. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. Storytimes         Location: Liberty   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM City Thinks Film Series: Time Travel at the Movies, Frequency       Contact: Reggie Wilson   263-6828, ext. 836   rwilson@springfieldlibrary.org     John discovers the ability to talk to his father...who's been dead for 30 years. His attempts to change the past go awry as they set in motion a string of brutal, unsolved murders. Now they're fighting to find a way to stop the crime that could destroy the future for both of them. This movie is part of the City Thinks program series. Other dates in the series are Saturday October 2nd and Saturday October 23rd.     Location: Forest Park Community Room   1:30 PM  -  2:30 PM Saturday Storytimes at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! For ages 3-8, with no registration unless you’d like a reminder call, and siblings welcome. Saturdays, 1:30 p.m., September 18, October 16, November 13, December 11. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room   4:00 PM  -  5:00 PM City Thinks Movie: Roving Mars       Contact: Matthew Jaqutih   263-6828, ext. 221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org     As part of the 2010 City Thinks, the SCL will screen "Roving Mars" a documentary film about the expedition of two robots designed to travel 300 million miles, land on Mars to collect data and to send it back to Earth. The mission was a rousing success and discovered the previous existence of water on the planet.     Location: Central Library Community Room Monday October 18, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Wee Ones: Storytime for Babies 12-24 months When you bring your little ones to our special storytimes you are instilling in them right from the start the joy of reading and the magic of books! Mondays, 10:30 a.m., starts on October 18, due to the Columbus Day holiday. Storytimes         Location: Indian Orchard Tuesday October 19, 2010 Go To Top 10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Lapsit Storytime for Babies, 6-12 Months Before your child starts walking this storytime is perfect for introducing them to the wonder of stories and books! Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Forest Park

10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Community Room   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Drop-In Craft at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Liberty         Location: Liberty   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM Springfield Parent Academy Workshop       Workshop/class for Springfield Parent Academy. Not a library sponsored program. For additional information please contact Linnette Comacho at (413) 787-7910.     Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room Wednesday October 20, 2010 Go To Top 1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park       Contact: East Forest Park   263-6836        Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-in Craft at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Indian Orchard         Location: Indian Orchard   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM City Reads: a Book Discussion on Ron Mallett's 'Time Traveler'       Contact: Reggie Wilson   x437   rwilson@springfieldlibrary.org     The Springfield Public Forum will feature Professor Ron Mallett as their October kick-off speaker for City Thinks--a series of science-related programs and events happening throughout Springfield during October, 2010. In conjunction with that talk, the Springfield City Library will host a round-table book discussion about Professor Mallett's book "Time Traveler"--a heartwarming story of a boy, his dream, and his struggle to make it real. A door prize will be awarded courtesy of the Friends of the Library.     Location: Central Library Community Room   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Storytime at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Pajama Storytime for Families Join us for old favorites, welcome some new ones, and enjoy special themes! Please drop in – there’s no registration needed! Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Storytimes         Location: East Springfield Thursday October 21, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Preschool Storytime for ages 3 1/2 -5 They’re walking, they’re talking and they’re full of wonder! And with school coming in just a year or two, there’s no better time to engage your child in the world of books and imagination. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Sixteen Acres   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Hi!Tech Classes: Introduction to the Web       Contact: Matthew Jaquith   263-6828, x221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org     This class assumes little or no computer experience, just a willingness to explore the Internet. We will learn how to use the browser Internet Explorer, how to navigate webpages, and how to efficiently search for specific websites and topics of interest. This class will be part lecture and part "open clinic," with a chance to practice and ask questions. Led by Chris. Computer Classes         Location: Central Library Community Room       10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Preschool Storytime Drop by and enjoy reading with the librarian and other neighborhood children! No registration. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Liberty   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood

3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park Friday October 22, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point   10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at East Forest Park       Parents and Twos: Storytime for children 2-3 1/2 Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more with other kids and parents. Fridays, 10:15 a.m. Storytimes         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield Saturday October 23, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  1:00 PM Bass Pond Club Annual Meeting       Bass Pond Club Board and Annual meeting. Not a library sponsored event. For additional information please contact Vira Craig at (413) 782-0382.     Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room   11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month. Sixteen Acres         Location: Sixteen Acres   12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Storytime at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Family Storytime Drop by and enjoy our great books! No registration. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. Storytimes         Location: Liberty   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM City Thinks Film Series: Time Travel at the Movies, Time After Time       Contact: Reggie Wilson   263-6828, ext. 836   rwilson@springfieldlibrary.org     H.G. Wells, whose time-travel pursuit of Jack the Ripper delivers him to a modern-day San Francisco, discovers a society far different from the utopia he had envisioned. PG. This movie is part of the City Thinks program series. Other dates in the series are Saturday October 2nd and Saturday October 23rd.     Location: Forest Park Community Room Monday October 25, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Wee Ones: Storytime for Babies 12-24 months When you bring your little ones to our special storytimes you are instilling in them right from the start the joy of reading and the magic of books! Mondays, 10:30 a.m., starts on October 18, due to the Columbus Day holiday. Storytimes         Location: Indian Orchard

Tuesday October 26, 2010 Go To Top 10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Lapsit Storytime for Babies, 6-12 Months Before your child starts walking this storytime is perfect for introducing them to the wonder of stories and books! Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Forest Park   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Community Room   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Drop-In Craft at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Liberty         Location: Liberty Wednesday October 27, 2010 Go To Top 6:00 AM  -  7:30 PM Hi!Tech Classes: Intermediate Word       Contact: Matthew Jaquith   413-263-6828, x221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org     In this hands-on workshop, learn some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Word. Skills covered include adding page numbers, changing spacing, and changing the text direction. Much of the class will be dedicated to working with images, clip art, and tables. Skill with a computer mouse and keyboard is expected. Led by Matthew.     Location: Central Library Computer Lab       10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Wednesday Book Group       Contact: Ann Keefe   413-263-6828 x294        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! Wednesday Book Group         Location: Central Library Community Room   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park       Contact: East Forest Park   263-6836        Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-in Craft at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Indian Orchard         Location: Indian Orchard   4:00 PM  -  5:30 PM Teen Central at Central Library       Contact: Martha Coons   263-6828 x425   mcoons@springfieldlibrary.org     Teen Central is for teens ages 12-18 who are looking for opportunities to hang out with their peers and enjoy activities and discussions relating to their interests: anime, current issues, books, creative writing and poetry, crafts, and more. Teen Central gives teens a way to serve the Library by choosing books, music and movies for the collection and by planning and hosting programs of their own. This year there will be a chance to update the library website's Teen Page – teen ideas and help are needed! Teen Page         Location: Central Library Community Room   6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM East Forest Park Wednesday Book Discussion Group       Contact: East Forest Park   413-263-6836        The East Forest Park Book Discussion Group is a book group that meets from 6 - 7 pm on the last Wednesday of the month. We select a new book to discuss every month. Come join the discussion and meet others who also enjoy reading. New members are always welcome. This month's selection is: Time Traveler: A Scientist's Personal Mission to Make Time Travel a Reality by Dr Ronald L Mallett (part of The City Thinks/Springfield Public Forum) East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Storytime at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Pajama Storytime for Families Join us for old favorites, welcome some new ones, and enjoy special themes! Please drop in – there’s no registration needed! Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Storytimes         Location: East Springfield Thursday October 28, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Preschool Storytime for ages 3 1/2 -5 They’re walking, they’re talking and they’re full of wonder! And with school coming in just a year or two, there’s no better time to engage your child in the world of books and imagination. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Sixteen Acres   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Please note: the October 28 Storytime will be our annual Halloween Costume Parade. Come to storytime dressed in your Halloween Costume, hear some Halloween stories, and join us in a trick-or-treat parade around the Library. (The children will pick up some treats, but no candy will be handed out.) Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room

10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Preschool Storytime Drop by and enjoy reading with the librarian and other neighborhood children! No registration. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Liberty   12:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Training Meeting       SESPP training meeting. Not a library sponsored event. For additional information please contact Michelle Poulin, Special Education Surrogate Parent Program, at (508) 792-7679.     Location: Central Library Community Room   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park   6:00 PM  -  7:30 PM City Reads: a Book Discussion on Ron Mallett's 'Time Traveler'       Contact: Reggie Wilson   x437   rwilson@springfieldlibrary.org     The Springfield Public Forum will feature Professor Ron Mallett as their October kick-off speaker for City Thinks--a series of science-related programs and events happening throughout Springfield during October, 2010. In conjunction with that talk, the Springfield City Library will host a round-table book discussion about Professor Mallett's book "Time Traveler"--a heartwarming story of a boy, his dream, and his struggle to make it real. A door prize will be awarded courtesy of the Friends of the Library.     Location: Forest Park Community Room Friday October 29, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point   10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at East Forest Park       Parents and Twos: Storytime for children 2-3 1/2 Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more with other kids and parents. Fridays, 10:15 a.m. Storytimes         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-In Craft at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield Saturday October 30, 2010 Go To Top 11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. PLUS a special origami drop-in activity from 12-2 on the third Saturday of the month. Sixteen Acres         Location: Sixteen Acres

11:30 AM  -  1:00 PM Springfield Parent Academy Workshop       Workshop/class for Springfield Parent Academy. Not a library sponsored program. For additional information please contact Linnette Comacho at (413) 787-7910.     Location: Sixteen Acres Community Room   12:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Storytime at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Family Storytime Drop by and enjoy our great books! No registration. Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. Storytimes         Location: Liberty   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Families Read at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Drop in to the Children’s Room anytime between 1:30-2:45 p.m. to share books together, play a board game, and have a small snack. Grab some books then sign in at the desk. Read together for 20 minutes, record your time, then head into the Program Room to play a board game and enjoy a snack. The program ends at 3:30 p.m.; please plan your time accordingly. For adults & children 12 and under. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Room Monday November 1, 2010 Go To Top 10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Wee Ones: Storytime for Babies 12-24 months When you bring your little ones to our special storytimes you are instilling in them right from the start the joy of reading and the magic of books! Mondays, 10:30 a.m., starts on October 18, due to the Columbus Day holiday. Storytimes         Location: Indian Orchard Tuesday November 2, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Hi!Tech Class: Computer Basics       Contact: Matthew Jaquith   413-263-6828, x221   mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org     Learn to identify the basic parts of the computer, and to become familiar with the Windows operating system. The instructor will answer questions and introduce the class to the library's most popular computer programs, as well as offering tips for navigating the internet in this fast-paced workshop. Led by Emma. Signups begin October 7. Computer Classes         Location: Central Library Computer Lab   10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Lapsit Storytime for Babies, 6-12 Months Before your child starts walking this storytime is perfect for introducing them to the wonder of stories and books! Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Forest Park   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Community Room   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Drop-In Craft at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Liberty         Location: Liberty Wednesday November 3, 2010 Go To Top 12:00 PM  -  1:30 PM East Springfield Book Group       Contact: Lori   413-263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Knit-Alongs at East Forest Park       Contact: East Forest Park   263-6836        Beginning and advanced knitters and crocheters are invited to share ideas and learn a new skill. The Knit-alongs meet every Wednesday at 1 pm. East Forest Park         Location: East Forest Park   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Drop-in Craft at Indian Orchard       Contact: Indian Orchard   263-6846        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Indian Orchard         Location: Indian Orchard   5:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Library Commissioners Meeting       Contact: Carol   263-6828 x290        Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Commissioners. Meeting Agenda         Location: Central Library Community Room

6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Storytime at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        Pajama Storytime for Families Join us for old favorites, welcome some new ones, and enjoy special themes! Please drop in – there’s no registration needed! Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Storytimes         Location: East Springfield Thursday November 4, 2010 Go To Top 10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Storytime at Sixteen Acres       Contact: Sixteen Acres   263-6858        Preschool Storytime for ages 3 1/2 -5 They’re walking, they’re talking and they’re full of wonder! And with school coming in just a year or two, there’s no better time to engage your child in the world of books and imagination. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Sixteen Acres   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Preschool Storytime at the Central Library       Contact: Children's Room   263-6828 x201        Join us for stories, songs, and a craft. Perfect for ages 3-5 years, with siblings welcome. Pre-registration required if you’ll be bringing more than 4 children. Children's Programs         Location: Central Library Children's Program Room   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime at Liberty       Contact: Liberty   263-6849        Preschool Storytime Drop by and enjoy reading with the librarian and other neighborhood children! No registration. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Storytimes         Location: Liberty   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Brightwood       Contact: Brightwood   263-6805        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Brightwood         Location: Brightwood   3:30 PM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Mason Square       Contact: Mason Square   263-6853        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Mason Square         Location: Mason Square   5:00 PM  -  6:30 PM Knit-n-More at Forest Park       Contact: Forest Park   263-6843        Join the knitting club meeting every Thursday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Need help with a knitting or crochet project you have started? Want to learn to knit or crochet? Stop by, learn a new skill, chat with some people and check out the new materials at the Forest Park Branch Library. Forest Park         Location: Forest Park Friday November 5, 2010 Go To Top Central Library Closed on Fridays       The Central Library at 220 State Street is closed to the public on Fridays. Locations & Hours         Location: All Library Locations   10:00 AM  -  11:30 AM Knit-Lits at East Springfield       Contact: East Springfield   263-6840        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. East Springfield         Location: East Springfield   10:00 AM  -  5:00 PM Drop-In Craft at Pine Point       Contact: Pine Point   263-6855        Children and families are invited to complete a craft project when they visit the library. All activities are free, and no registration is necessary. Pine Point         Location: Pine Point   10:15 AM  -  11:15 AM Storytime at East Forest Park       Parents and Twos: Storytime for children 2-3 1/2 Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more with other kids and parents. Fridays, 10:15 a.m. Storytimes         Location: East Forest Park   10:30 AM  -  11:30 AM Storytime at Pine Point