SPRINGFIELD CITY LIBRARY
WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY? - NOVEMBER 2021
In this Issue
Plan Ahead for the Holidays!
All New Cooking Classes at Sixteen Acres Branch
Chibicon - A Celebration of Anime and Comics Culture
The Library Foundation Mourns the Death of Charles V. Ryan
Book Lists and Recommendations
Activities for Kids and Families
Programs for Teens
Events for Adults
Pics From Our Halloween Party!
Connect With Us
Plan Ahead for the Holidays!
The library will be closed or closing early on the following days - plan ahead for books, movies, and music to enjoy!
 
November 11, 2021 (Thursday) - Veterans Day - Closed
November 24, 2021 (Wednesday) - Thanksgiving Eve - Close at 5 pm
November 25, 2021 (Thursday) - Thanksgiving Day - Closed
 
All New Cooking Classes at Sixteen Acres Branch
Cooking for Beginners
Teen Edition |3rd Tuesday every month
6:00 – 7:30 pm | Ages 13-17
Adult Edition |1st Tuesday every month
6:00 – 7:30 pm | Ages 18+
Start your culinary journey with our Cooking for Beginners course. Learn to make meals and snacks to easily recreate at home. Come ready to learn and enjoy some tasty morsels at the end of class! The lesson for each month will be shared ahead of time.
 
Lunch Bunch Cooking Classes
Tween Edition |1st Saturday every month
11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Ages 8-12
Are you a kid who wants to be more independent and find ways to cook for yourself? Join us to learn how to make fun, healthy lunches. 
Parent Edition |One Saturday every month
11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Ages 18+
Stuck in a rut when it comes to making healthy, easy lunches for your children? Parents, join us to learn fun ways to make healthy lunches.  
 
413 Gourmet Club
Last Tuesday every month | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Adults
Join us for a new cooking-class-meets-book-club! This series is hands-on and in-person for those who love to cook at home. Participants will assist in creating a pre-selected dish from the cookbook of the month.
 
Pre-registration is required for all classes, with a limit of 10 people per class. Register on our online calendar by clicking on class title. 
 
These cooking classes are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
  
 
Chibicon - A Celebration of Anime and Comics Culture
Chibicon 2021
Central Library
Saturday, November 13 | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm – Register!
Sunday, November 14 | 12:30 – 4:30 pm – Register!
 
ChibiCon, Springfield City Library’s celebration of Anime and Comics culture is back and better than ever! This year we continue to offer the best in animated entertainment - and it’s completely free!
 
For more information, visit our website!
The Library Foundation Mourns the Death of Charles V. Ryan
The Springfield Library Foundation mourns the death of Charles V. Ryan who passed away on October 18, 2021 and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
 
Charlie Ryan’s devotion to the City of Springfield and the Library were well-known facets of his long and productive life and, as Mayor Domenic Sarno acknowledged in recent remarks, Charlie’s tireless efforts truly saved, enhanced and made it possible for our Library system to thrive. For the Library Foundation, Charlie was instrumental in guiding it toward its position today, as a key Library funder and advocate.
 
“We are deeply saddened by Charlie’s passing, and wish his entire family peace during this difficult time,” said Foundation President Pat Markey. Read more of the Foundation's statement on our website.
 
Book Lists and Recommendations
Librarians have created curated topic lists that you can click through to place a hold directly in the catalog! See previous lists here!
 
Native American Heritage Month - Nonfiction by Indigenous authors.
Pickling and Preserving - November 14th is National Pickle Day! Learn to make pickles and fermented foods with this selection of books. 
Gratitude - November is Gratitude Month. Learn how practicing gratitude can improve your life.
Transgender Day of Remembrance - Transgender Day of Remembrance honors the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. This list of children’s novels celebrates transgender children and their stories. 
 
Activities for Kids and Families
Below are some featured activities and events, but we offer many more! See our calendar on our website for everything we offer.
 
November Crafts for Kids & Families
  • Month of Kindness Bingo
  • Thanksgiving Cards for Meals on Wheels
  • Turkey Feathers Craft
  • Apple Turkey Craft
For details on these and more craft programs, visit our website!
Family Game Night 
Indian Orchard Branch
Wednesday, November 10 | 4-7 pm | All Ages
Celebrate International Games Week at the Indian Orchard branch library! Play a variety of your favorite board games.
Programs for Teens
Below are some featured activities and events, but we offer many more! See our calendar on our website for everything we offer.
 
Monday Munchies
East Springfield Branch
3rd Monday monthly | 3-4 PM | Ages 11-19 
Are you an adventurous eater? Do you like to try out new foods?
Join us on the third Monday of every month when we try out unique snacks and different foods from around the world.
Self Care 101
Central Library – Teen Area
Wednesday, November 3 | 4-6 pm | Teens
Forest Park Branch
November 8-12 | 3-5 pm | Teens

November 13 | 1-3 pm | Teens
East Springfield Branch
Wednesday, November 10| 4-6 pm | Teens
Make your own calming tea blend, an aromatherapy scrub, and learn journaling skills that can help you organize your thoughts. Open to teens 13-19, first come first serve, while supplies last.
Switch It Up!
Indian Orchard Branch
Tuesday, November 9 | 3-4 pm | Teens
Brightwood Branch
Friday, November 12 | 3-4 pm | Teens
Come Switch it Up at the library and Smash others in Super Smash Brothers! Part of International Games Week, play with others and enjoy a light snack. For teens 13-18.
Events for Adults
Below are some featured activities and events, but we offer many more! See our calendar on our website for everything we offer.
 
Guy McLain - Drawing Without An Eraser
East Forest Park Branch
Wednesday, November 3 | 6-7 pm | Adults
Meet local author Guy McLain, and join a lively discussion with other book lovers from the Springfield area community about his newest book, Drawing Without an Eraser.
What does it take to become a great artist? What obstacles must you overcome, especially if you are a woman in a male dominated art world? This novel explores those questions through the story of a woman who grew up in rural Texas during the Great Depression.
 
English Conversation Circle
Forest Park Branch
Saturdays | 10-11 AM | Adults and Families
Starting November 6th, come practice your English conversation with a small group of peers and your local librarians! We’ll have coffee and light snacks. Families welcome.
Todos los sábados, a partir del 6 de noviembre. Venga a practicar su inglés en conversación con un grupo pequeño y sus bibliotecarias locales! Tendremos café y desayuno ligero. Familias bienvenidas.
Soothing Adult Coloring
Central Library Mezzanine | Adults 18+
1st Wednesdays | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join other grown folks for low-key coloring and conversation - or feel free to come color with your headphones if you just need some wind-down time! We'll provide all the coloring supplies. Starts November 3!
Simple Adult Crafts
Central Library Mezzanine | Adults 18+
3rd Wednesdays | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join other grown folks for easy crafts and conversation. We'll provide supplies and you can go home with something you made yourself!
Starts November 17!
Pics From Our Halloween Party!
We had a blast seeing all your amazing costumes on Saturday at our Halloween Party at the Central Library! Thanks so much to all of you for coming, and to DJ Boogy for his amazing soundtrack to the day!
 
Connect With Us
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