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Overview: Library Services

Learn more about all the the library has to offer: library cards, electronic resources, programs, computer use, building use and more. Also learn how to support your library as a volunteer or through the Friends, Foundation or Library Board.

Using Your Library

The Springfield Public Library is open. Come visit us! No appointments are needed. Our current hours are:

  • Mondays, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Fridays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Sundays, closed

Our ​full digital library​ is always open.

Find an updated​ ​calendar of virtual & in-person programs​.

Our telephones are staffed during our open hours Monday through Saturday. Please call us at 541-726-3766 with any questions about library services.

Computers and Printing

Everyone who comes to the library has at least one hour of computer time available each day during library hours. Two-hour computer sessions are available each day with a Springfield Public Library card.

In addition to the computers, you will have access to

  • productivity software

  • free scanner (requires a flash drive)

  • printing

  • photo copier (Black and white: $0.15 per page. Color: $0.50 per page.

Printing is $0.15 per page in black and white, with the first 10 pages being free. $0.50 per page color, no free color printing.

  • Print remotely with your computer of mobile device and pick it up at the library later

  • Come to the library and print from our computers.

Flash Drives and Headphones available for purchase at the front desk.

Drop-In Tech Help

Patrons can receive in-person assistance with their smart phones, tablets, other personal devices or help with accessing websites and other tech help in general.

  • Call 541-726-3766 for more information.

Curbside Pick-up

  • Place a hold to reserve library items, either by phone or online (click on ‘My Account’ at the top of the page to get started)

  • Wait to receive an email with a subject line reading "Library Hold Available"

  • Pick-up times are 11am-12pm on Wednesdays, 5-6pm Thursdays and Saturdays from 2-3pm

  • More information about Curbside Pick-up

Returning Materials

  • Return items at our book drops 24/7
  • A drive-up book drop is underneath the library, off A St. between 5th and 6th Streets
  • Our remote, drive-up book drop is in the parking lot of Splash! at Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Road

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Digital Library

Virtual & In-person Programs

The library is pleased to offer a range of virtual and in-person programs for all ages. In-person programs will be held outdoors on the Fountain Plaza:

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Request Personalized Picks

Need something new to read/watch/listen/play? We can choose for you! Fill out this form and we'll curate a bag of items based on your request. You'll receive a notice when it's ready to pick up.

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