Organization

The Parker Hill Branch is proud to offer a wide range of services to the residents of Mission Hill. The Parker Hill Branch collection holdings include an ESL collection, Spanish collection for both adults and children, large print, numerous fiction titles (particularly mystery/detective novels), SCI-FI/fantasy, romance, historical fiction, nonfiction holdings include popular reference, informational materials (e.g. self-help and "how to books"). Additionally offered are a large variety of paperbacks, magazines, books on tape, c.d.’s and videos. The Parker Hill Branch also houses the Streetfeet Archives. Streetfeet Women, a culturally diverse troupe of writers and performers was organized and founded by Elena H. Dodd and Mary M. McCullough in 1982. These historic documents are housed in a beautiful hand-made dark oak cabinet that blends with the furniture and Flemish oak of the building. Individuals are permitted to peruse through and research this collection.