GEM in the crown of downtown Springfield! This main branch rivals libraries of cities double/triple the size! Well organized, attentive, informed staff, great selections, and quick, easy access to just about any materials available near or far. Great programs for seniors, children, and anyone in-between. Added bonus? It’s just across the tracks(!!) from the Farmer’s Market, so come early on a Saturday mornings during the summer/early fall, take in the best of Springfield’s local flavors(including an amazing coffee from Un Mundo Café at the Heritage Center!!) then head over to the library and lose yourself in «the stacks!!»