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Although you would never know it now, the bookstore is located on the first floor of a building that used to be a crack house. With the hard work of many people who wanted Olive Tree Books-n-Voices to succeed, the former crack house transformed into an inviting homey place in 2004.  It is now a comfortable place where you can come in and browse through the more than 1000 titles.  You can make a selection from the Inspirational & Religious room, browse in the historical section, view our new wellness section or have a cup of coffee or tea while using Wi-Fi, curl up on the sofa with a bestseller, read to your unborn child in our Mother’s rocking chair, or have your children read stories in the Young Readers room.

In addition, there are also cards, Bibles, journals, magnets, handbags, one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, gift baskets, and specialty/unique items to select from.

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The Springfield City Library actively connects with its diverse community and provides effective resources and a safe space for all. Our Library is a hub for free access to information and technology, social and civic engagement, and support of personal enrichment, well-being, and lifelong learning.

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The Sixteen Acres Library was first opened in 1966. A much-needed addition was built and the newly remodeled library opened in June of 2000.

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The Springfield Library and Museums Association operated all branches of the library system until February 2003 when the Library became a City Department. The building had been sold to the Urban League of Springfield in 2001 and the Community Room held the library, while the remainder of the building became the Urban League headquarters. The Library continued to serve residents, albeit on a much more limited basis. Still, the Mason Square Branch has been a vital part of this neighborhood since its inception. Residents have supported and steadfastly defended it, most recently working and planning while the eminent domain process played out. The City recovered ownership of 765 State Street allowing the library to again provide services in the entire building. The Springfield Library Foundation, guardians of the Annie G. Curran Endowment, allocated $1.5 million in the fall of 2010 to renovate and refurbish the building, and the “new” Mason Square Branch Library celebrated its grand reopening in April of 2011, fittingly during National Library Week.

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The new East Forest Park Branch Library addresses the neighborhood’s needs with quadruple the space for book and media collections, technology access, a large community room, dedicated space for teens, accommodations for adult learners, and a spacious children’s department. The Library is located next to the Mary A. Dryden Veterans Memorial School on Surrey Road, and nearby Pope Francis High School.

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