SPRINGFIELD CITY LIBRARY
WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY? - JULY 2021
In this Issue
Library Buildings Reopening Update
Bruins Mascot Coming to East Forest Park Branch!
Fresh Paint - A New Mural at Mason Square Branch
Summer Reading Club - Win a Nintendo Switch Lite!
Book Lists and Recommendations
Crafts and Activities for Kids and Families
Crafts and Programs for Teens
Events for Adults
Connect With Us
Library Buildings Reopening Update
Starting Tuesday, July 6, all library locations (except Central) will be open to the public for limited hours.
 
Starting Tuesday, September 7, all library locations (including Central) will be open for usual pre-pandemic hours.
 
See our website for more details! And be sure to subscribe to this newsletter for all the latest library information.
Bruins Mascot Coming to East Forest Park Branch!
Meet and Have Fun with Blades!
Monday, July 19, from 2-3 p.m. - East Forest Park Branch
 
Bruins mascot Blades is bringing summer fun to Springfield City Library! We were selected for a special visit that includes games, crafts and a Blades photo booth. All are welcome!
 
The library is also participating in the First Lady and Blades Summer Challenge. If the library meets its goal, we’ll be eligible to win signed Bruins gear. Join our Discover Your Summer Reading Club and be part of the fun!
 
Fresh Paint - A New Mural at Mason Square Branch
The City of Springfield has more murals thanks to this year’s Fresh Paint effort, a continuation of the public art program started in 2019. Artist Betsy Casañas painted a gorgeous mural on the side of the Mason Square Branch Library over the week of June 5-12. See all the murals using this self-guided tour map, and check out the news coverage with more photos and videos from from MassLive, WWLP, the Reminder, Western Mass News, and BusinessWest!
 
 Summer Reading Club - Win a Nintendo Switch Lite!
Discover Your Summer!
Pick up your DISCOVER Summer Reading Club bag at
any library location and let YOUR summer adventure begin! Learn all about our Summer Reading Club at the link, including how to win a Nintendo Switch Lite!
 
This month we have Discover take and make bags for little ones, kids, and teens - get one at a location near you! Check our calendar for details.
 
Book Lists and Recommendations
Librarians have created curated topic lists that you can click through to place a hold directly in the catalog! If you have suggestions for a list, please let us know at our Ask A Librarian page or just reply to this newsletter. You can also get personalized suggestions from our Your Next Great Story service. See previous lists here!
 
World UFO Day - World UFO Day is an awareness day for people to gather together and watch the skies for unidentified flying objects. July 2 commemorates the supposed UFO crash in the 1947 Roswell incident. Check out these items and learn more about UFOs!
 
Grief and Loss - People can feel grief over the loss of a person, a pet, a way of life, or a part of their identity. Learn more about grief and how to cope with it from these books.
 
Summer Teen Reads - A lot can happen in one summer!
 
Crafts and Activities for Kids and Families
Sunshine Storytimes
July 2, 9, 16, 23 - 10:00 am
Soak up some sun, get your dancing shoes on, and listen to all sorts of amazing stories on the museum quadrangle behind the Central Library.
Sunshine Storytimes are structured for children 3-5 years old, but all ages are welcome! We will have water bottles and juice boxes available to keep everyone hydrated. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen! Storytime will happen on Zoom in case of inclement weather - check the Library's Facebook if you're not sure.
Take and Make Activities for July
Add these great family activities to your next pickup at participating branches. See more info on our calendar!
  • So Simple Crayon Rubbing
  • Discover: Grocery Play
  • Discover: Sun and Stars!
  • Sun and Stars Scavenger Hunt
Crafts and Programs for Teens
Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt
July 1-31
Get ready to think outside of the box! This July, complete the Teen Photo Scavenger Hunt challenges and earn points for a chance to win an Instax camera! Register online to receive your instructions. Submissions must be received by July 31st. Details at our website!
NEW - Springfield Queer+ Teen Space
Saturday, July 24, 1-2 pm
Meet other LGBTQIA+ or allied teens from Springfield on Zoom for a Saturday afternoon of anything from astrology readings to zine making! We'll be meeting to build a safe space to hang out and taking your ideas for activities, your favorite books or shows to talk about, or just conversation topics you love! We'll also have monthly care packages to pick up. For teens 13-18. See more on our website!
NEW - Comics Club
Monday, July 26, 3:45-4:45 pm
Do you wait on the edge of your seat for the next Marvel movie? Do you promote your favorite My Hero Academia character every time you see your friends? Then this is the club for you! Join us on Zoom as we share our favorites in Anime, Manga, and American comics. Come and geek out with us! For teens 13-19. More info on our website!
Discover: Blackout Poetry - Take & Make
July 12-14
Grab a take and make bag with plenty of supplies and instructions to create your own blackout poetry! Pick up curbside, and be sure to join the Discover Your Summer reading club! Ages 13-18.
Ongoing Teen Programs
See more at our website about ongoing programs like QTs of Western Mass, Teen Check-In, and Teen Advisory Board!
 
Events for Adults
Ongoing Adult Programs
See our many ongoing online adult programs at this link, including Gardening Workshops, Ukulele Strum-Along, Genealogy Online Drop-In Help, Write-Up Springfield Creative Writing Group, and several Book and Discussion groups for every taste and interest!
 
Connect With Us
For everything you want to know about the library's services and events, visit our website, Facebook page, and Instagram!
 
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