SPRINGFIELD CITY LIBRARY
WHAT'S NEW AT THE LIBRARY? - MARCH 2022
In this Issue
It's Dr. Seuss Week! March 1-5
New eCard Gives You Instant Online Access
March Take and Make Activities for Kids and Families
March Activities for Teens
March Online Events for Adults
Gumdrop Challenge Photos From February
Dr. Seuss at Mason Square
Connect With Us
It's Dr. Seuss Week! March 1-5
Theodor Seuss Geisel, born March 2, 1904, right here in Springfield, Massachusetts, was an American children's author, political cartoonist, illustrator, poet, animator, and filmmaker. He is known for his work writing and illustrating more than 60 books under the pen name Dr. Seuss. His work includes many of the most popular children's books of all time, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into more than 20 languages.
 
From March 1-5, stop by any library location during open hours and celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss with a special take & make project!
 
New eCard Gives You Instant Online Access
What is an eCard?
 
An eCard is a CW MARS library card that you can register for online without the need to visit a library in person. It provides cardholders access to electronic materials - such as ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and databases.
 
The eCard does not allow you to check out physical materials. It is for electronic materials only. eCards may be upgraded to a physical library card with full borrowing privileges by visiting your local library.
 
Am I eligible for an eCard?
 
You are eligible to apply for a CW MARS eCard, if you:
  • live in a Massachusetts town with a CW MARS member library,
  • are age 13 or older,
  • and do not currently have a library card from a CW MARS member library.
Learn more about the new eCard here! Or go directly to the eCard application with the QR code above.
 
March Take and Make Activities for Kids and Families
Below are some featured activities and events, but we offer more! See the calendar on our website for everything we offer.
 
St. Patrick's Day Celebration - March 17

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the East Forest Park Branch Library! Stop in during open hours and pick up Irish-themed take home crafts along with tasty St. Patrick's Day treats - they just may give you the Luck of the Irish! All ages.
Take-Home Crafts for Kids & Families
  • Collaboratory Take & Makes - all month
  • Hinamatsuri Week - March 7-11
  • Pi Day Bracelets - March 7-12
March Activities for Teens
Below are some featured activities and events, but we offer more! See the calendar on our website for everything we offer.
 
Teen Manga Squad
ONLINE via Zoom in March - East Forest Park Branch
Wednesday March 16 | 1-3 pm | Ages 11-18

Calling all manga fans! Do you want to meet other teens who love manga (Japanese comics or graphic novels) as much as you? Then we have the squad for you! Register at the link.
Take-Home Activities for Teens
  • March Crafternoons - all month
  • March STEM Special - all month
  • Taste Test Tuesdays Take-Home Edition - Tuesdays
  • Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club - Fridays
  • Sand Art Take & Make - March 14-25
For details on these and other teen programs, visit our website!
March Online Events for Adults
Below are some featured activities and events, but we offer more! See the calendar on our website for everything we offer.
 
Model Makers Club
ONLINE via Zoom in March - East Forest Park Branch
Wednesday March 9 | 6-7:30 AM | Adults and Teens
 
Join us for our monthly model building meet-up. What have you been working on? A '69 Camaro, an Apollo Lunar Lander, a RX-78-2 Gundam? From classic cars to futuristic spacecrafts, find them all at your fingertips as you construct the perfect plastic model kit.
 
For teens and adults of all experience levels. Register here!
A Call to Arms: Author Talk with Haven Williams
ONLINE via Zoom
Saturday March 19 | 1-2 pm | Adults
 
Local author Haven Williams presents a discussion on his updated book, A Call to Arms, which takes a bold look at how slavery, racism, and occupational power intersect. Following the presentation, the floor will be open to discussion both about the book itself and the larger topic of police brutality and racism. Please click here to register and get the Zoom link.
Gumdrop Challenge Photos From February
Dr. Seuss at Mason Square
Connect With Us
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