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Six Power Canals of the Chicopee River: A Local History Presentation

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Indian Orchard Branch

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chicopee, Indian Orchard, Ludlow, Wilbraham, and Palmer all had power canals on the Chicopee River during the 1800s.  This presentation from Robert Comeau of Historical Tours of Greater Holyoke will explain the history of those canals along w

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Drop-In Tech Help from Tech Hub

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wellman Hall at Central Library

Program Type:

Computers & Technology

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Wellman Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Come get tech help from a tech expert! Twice a month an expert from TechHub will be available in Wellman Hall to help with thorny tech problems or basic tech questions.

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East Forest Park Renaissance Faire

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:30pm
EFP Community Room at East Forest Park Branch

Program Type:

Community Events

Age Group:

Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Location: East Forest Park Branch
Room: EFP Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Join us as we welcome the Barony of Bergental for East Forest Park's Second Annual Renaissance Faire!

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Genealogy Workshop: Family Search Family Tree

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Computers & Technology

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Join us in the computer lab for a genealogy workshop! We'll go through the basics of getting an account and starting a tree on FamilySearch.org, a free website for genealogy research and tracking. 

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Drop-In Tech Help from Tech Hub

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wellman Hall at Central Library

Program Type:

Computers & Technology

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Wellman Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Come get tech help from a tech expert! Twice a month an expert from TechHub will be available in Wellman Hall to help with thorny tech problems or basic tech questions.

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Learn Needle Felting: Felted Apple

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the charm of autumn with this delightful needle felting project! In this class, you’ll sculpt a plump red apple from soft wool roving using a barbed felting needle.

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The Characters Within: An Improv Theatre Lab

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025

Age Group:

Teens
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Teen Wellness 2025
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program has been postponed! Watch our calendar and social media for rescheduled dates

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Zine Making! Write or Draw Your Own Mini Publication

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
CL Community Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: CL Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Event Details:

A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is a self-published pamphlet - it can be writing, poetry, art, or any combination!

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Drop-In Tech Help from Tech Hub

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wellman Hall at Central Library

Program Type:

Computers & Technology

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Wellman Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Come get tech help from a tech expert! Twice a month an expert from TechHub will be available in Wellman Hall to help with thorny tech problems or basic tech questions.

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Drop-In Tech Help from Tech Hub

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wellman Hall at Central Library

Program Type:

Computers & Technology

Age Group:

Adults
Library Location: Central Library
Room: Wellman Hall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Come get tech help from a tech expert! Twice a month an expert from TechHub will be available in Wellman Hall to help with thorny tech problems or basic tech questions.

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Staff Day

9:00am–1:00pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed this morning for a staff appreciation event.

Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Veterans Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm–11:45pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Christmas Eve

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

New Year's Eve

5:00pm–11:45pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Presidents' Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library will be closed in honor of Presidents' day.

Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed in honor of Easter Sunday.

Patriot's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed in honor of Patriots Day.

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed in honor of Memorial day.

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Labor Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

The library is closed in honor of Labor Day.

Veterans Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Christmas Eve

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

New Year's Eve

5:00pm–11:45pm
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

All libraries close at 5 pm for the holiday.

New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Juneteenth

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Brightwood Branch, East Forest Park Branch, East Springfield Branch, Forest Park Branch, Indian Orchard Branch, Library Express at Pine Point, Mason Square Branch, Sixteen Acres Branch, Off Site, Online, Special Events
Description:

Closed for the holiday