Friends of the Springfield Public Library and History Museum

05/26/2026

Friends’ volunteer Jennifer visited the architectural wonder that is the Calgary Public Library in Alberta, Calgary. Do you visit libraries on vacation?

05/24/2026

Amazing work, team!

05/24/2026

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Join us on Monday, May 25 for Springfield’s 77th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Plaza.
This meaningful event will include guest speakers and tributes honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

🕤 9:00 a.m.
📍 Veterans Memorial Plaza
(1276 G St (Parking Lot), Plaza at Corner of Mohawk Blvd & I Street, Springfield)

We look forward to coming together as a community in remembrance.

05/20/2026

What a fantastic way to spend the summer!

Summer Reading time is coming up soon! Starting on Monday, June 8th, all ages are welcome to register for our online Summer Reading Challenge to Plant a Seed, Read!

Join us for fun challenges throughout the summer and our amazing Plaza Programs which will kick off on June 17th!

wheremindsgrow.beanstack.org and wheremindsgrow.org/events

¡El tiempo de lectura de verano está casi aquí! A partir del lunes 8 de junio, todas las edades están invitadas a registrarse en nuestro desafío de lectura de verano en línea para ¡Planta una semilla, lee!

¡Únete a nosotros para divertidos desafíos durante todo el verano y nuestros increíbles Programas de Plaza!

wheremindsgrow.beanstack.org y wheremindsgrow.org/events

05/13/2026

The Friends got a large donation of craft books with a majority being quilting. We’ll be putting them out over time so check back often if you’re looking for a new project.

05/12/2026

Be sure to schedule your library visits around the staff training day this Thursday.

The Library will be Closed Thursday, May 14th.
Staff Training.

La biblioteca estará cerrada el jueves, 14 de mayo.
DIA DE ENTRENAMIENTO PARA EL PERSONAL

05/11/2026

The Library Store sells recent editions of magazines with a wide range of topics for only a quarter. Which title do you look forward to finding?

05/08/2026

If you need computer monitors, we have a deal for you! $45 for the pair, includes powers cords. 20-inch widescreen flat panel from Dell.

Please inquire at the front desk of the Springfield Public Library.

Proceeds fund library and museum programs and services.

05/08/2026

Thanks to all of our supporters who fought so hard for the library during this budget process. The outcome is disappointing and the results will be felt throughout the community.

Call your elected officials at every level and ask them to put in the hard work. Tax reform and economic development are the only way out for Springfield and all the other cities and agencies in the state in similar situations.

SPRINGFIELD – As the city of Springfield begins finalizing the fiscal year 2027 proposed budget, the time for public feedback has passed. Monday night marked the trio of budget committee meetings before the proposed budget is sent to the city council for approval in June. The Springfield Budget Co...

05/06/2026

Do you like to ride bicycles? May is Bike Month and the library has lots of fun activities - plus you can collect stickers!