Join the new SPL Virtual Book Club and read ‘The Darwin Affair’ on Libby

Read ‘The Darwin Affair’ eBook by Tim Mason on the Libby App with your Springfield Public Library card and join us for an online discussion! As part of the #BigLibraryRead from Overdrive, anyone with access to Libby can borrow ‘The Darwin Affair’ with no waitlist from August 3 to 17! The library will then host an online GoToMeeting discussion on August 20 to discuss the book The Wall Street Journal described as “Intellectually stimulating and viscerally exciting.” All participants in the online discussion will go into a drawing for a virtual door prize. The SPL Virtual Book Club will meet again on September 29 to discuss “Book of the Little Axe” by Lauren Francis Sharma, which will be available on Libby with no waitlist from September 14 to 28.

For more information or for help accessing Libby please phone 541.726.3766, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

All events are free and open to the community.

What: SPL Virtual Bookclub at the Springfield Public Library

When:  7 p.m., Thursday, August 20

Where:  Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield OR 97477

Additional Information: Mark Riddle, 541.726.2238, mriddle@springfield-or.gov

 

Free Book Giveaways at Springfield Public Library

Springfield Public Library is thrilled to provide eight opportunities for readers of all ages to come and select a free book as part of the 2020 Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story.

The location for these giveaways is the Fountain Plaza (the entry area just outside the front of the Library/City Hall, with the fountain) at 225 5th Street in Springfield, OR. To ensure the safety of all involved, the following guidelines are applicable to all scheduled time slots:

  • Masks are required.
  • Folks must stay at least 6 feet apart (households may stay together).
  • Do not touch books; we will be gloved and hand the books to you.
  • This service is only available during the scheduled pickup times.
  • When there are other folks waiting, try to choose your book quickly.
  • One book per person, please.
  • Selection may be limited.
  • This service is available while supplies last.
  • No library card required, no previous or further participation required.

There’s no catch – we just want to give you a free book for your home library! Questions? Please call us between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday or email Librarian Taylor Worley at tworley@springfield-or.gov.

What: Summer Reading Book Giveaways

When:

  • 4-6 p.m., Monday, August 10
  • 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, August 12
  • 1-3 p.m., Friday, August 14
  • 1-3 p.m., Saturday, August 15
  • 4-6 p.m., Monday, August 17
  • 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, August 18
  • 4-6 p.m., Thursday, August 20
  • 1-3 p.m., Saturday, August 22

Where:  Fountain Plaza, Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield OR 97477

Additional Information: Springfield Public Library, 541.726.3766, library@springfield-or.gov or Taylor Worley, Youth Services Librarian, 541.726.2243, tworley@springfield-or.gov.

 

Libros Gratis Regalados en la Biblioteca Pública de Springfield

La Biblioteca Pública de Springfield les ofrece ocho oportunidades a los lectores de todas las edades para ir a la biblioteca y seleccionar a un libro gratis como parte del programa de la Lectura de Verano 2020: Cuéntame tu historia. Hay libros gratis para bebes, niños, adolescentes y adultos.

Para seleccionar su libro gratis, vaya a la plaza de la fuente enfrente de la biblioteca  ubicada en 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR. Para la seguridad y salud de todos, hay los siguientes protocolos:

  • Use una cubierta de tela (mascarilla) para la cara.
  • Hay que mantener 6 pies de distancia física entre todos (gente de la misma familia se puede quedar más cerca)
  • No toque los libros. Nosotros vamos a usar guantes y darle los libros.
  • Se puede recibir un libro gratis solo durante las horas anotadas.
  • Cuando hay otras personas esperando, por favor, escoge su libro rápidamente.
  • Un libro para cada persona (incluso los bebes, niños, adolescentes y adultos)
  • Este servicio está disponible hasta agotar existencias.
  • No se requiere una tarjeta o cuenta con la biblioteca. Los libros gratis son para todos. ¡Disfrute su libro!

¿Preguntas? Marque 541-726-3766 los lunes a sábado entre las 10am y 5pm. También, se puede mandar un correo a Taylor Worley at tworley@springfield-or.gov.

¿Qué? Libros Gratis Regalados en la Biblioteca Pública de Springfield

¿Cuándo?

  • 4-6 p.m., Lunes, Agosto 10
  • 4-6 p.m., Miércoles, Agosto 12
  • 1-3 p.m., Viernes, Agosto 14
  • 1-3 p.m., Sábado, Agosto 15
  • 4-6 p.m., Lunes, Agosto 17
  • 1-3 p.m., Martes, Agosto 18
  • 4-6 p.m., Jueves, Agosto 20
  • 1-3 p.m., Sábado, Agosto 22 

¿Dónde?  La plaza de la fuente enfrente de la biblioteca  ubicada en 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Para más información: Springfield Public Library, 541.726.3766, library@springfield-or.gov o Taylor Worley, Youth Services Librarian, 541.726.2243, tworley@springfield-or.gov.

 

“Please Bother Me By Appointment”: Socially Distanced Assistance at the Library

Springfield Public Library has re-introduced its tech help program ‘Please Bother Me’ – but now it is By Appointment! Please Bother Me, a weekly program where patrons can receive assistance, hints, tips and tricks with their smart devices, library databases or online services, has been on hiatus since March. Starting August 7, patrons will be able to make an appointment and then visit the library in-person for help with accessing Libby, using Wi-Fi or any other help they require (within reason). Patrons and Library Staff will be socially distanced with a camera and screen set-up to allow patrons to follow along and learn while their smart device is being worked on. The program runs alternating Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to noon. To make an appointment please phone 541.726.3766, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Springfield Public Library continues to offer free access to all our online databases, curbside pick-up for physical items and daily computer/printing appointments.

What: Please Bother Me By Appointment at the Springfield Public Library

When:  appointment required, 10 a.m. to noon, alternating Fridays and Saturdays,

Where:  Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield OR 97477

Additional Information: Mark Riddle, 541.726.2238, mriddle@springfield-or.gov

 

Coloring/Games

Virtual Teen Tuesdays at 3 p.m. continues weekly this summer! Teens are invited to log into GoToMeeting and join the discussion. Join other teens in coloring and playing the social game Mafia at 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 11.

You can register on the library website to pick up a coloring kit while supplies last, or just show up and show off your artistic creations!  Not in an artistic mood?  Show up, see what others have created, and stick around for the social games!

The current library closure isn’t stopping the library from serving local teens! From regular virtual programming to homework help, from book club to volunteer opportunities, there’s still a lot for teens to do at Springfield Public Library. Follow us on Facebook, check out our online library calendar, or reach out to our Teen Services Librarian Cara Kinsey for more information.

Thanks to the Teen Advisory Board for helping choose our virtual program lineup!

What: Teen Coloring/Game Program

When:  3 p.m., Tuesday, August 11

Where:  GoToMeeting

Additional Information: Cara Kinsey, 541.726.4653, ckinsey@springfield-or.gov

 

Debate

Virtual Teen Tuesdays at 3 p.m. continues weekly this summer! Teens are invited to log into GoToMeeting and join the discussion. Join other teens in a friendly debate at 3 p.m., Tuesday, August 18.

We’ll start with an overview of best practices in debate, before running a mini-debate!  We’ll have at least one topic anyone can jump in on with no preparation, but check the library calendar event for information about topics to pre-prepare if you’re interested!

The current library closure isn’t stopping the library from serving local teens! From regular virtual programming to homework help, from book club to volunteer opportunities, there’s still a lot for teens to do at Springfield Public Library. Follow us on Facebook, check out our online library calendar, or reach out to our Teen Services Librarian Cara Kinsey for more information.

Thanks to the Teen Advisory Board for helping choose our virtual program lineup!

What: Teen Debate

When:  3 p.m., Tuesday, August 18

Where:  GoToMeeting

Additional Information: Cara Kinsey, 541.726.4653, ckinsey@springfield-or.gov

 

 

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