Agawam Public Library

Polar Bear Scavenger Hunt - For grades 7-12 Monday, February 2nd - Saturday, February 14th Complete the scavenger hunt in the Teen Space and enter a raffle for a chance to win a cozy throw blanket! Th...

Cake-themed Hunt & Riddle All week! Look for pictures of a pink and yellow cake around the Children's Room. Each picture will have a letter and a number. Write the letter on the line above the number ...

After School Drop-In - For grades 9-12 Tuesdays, February 3rd, 10th, & 24th from 2:00pm-3:00pm There is no Drop-In on February 17th. Stop by the library after school and visit the Activity Room. Play ...

Join yoga instructor Heidi Taberman for an hour of gentle chair yoga in this weekly class.

GROW, PLAY & LEARN - Wednesdays & Fridays - Ages 0-2 at 9:30 am - Drop-in. Stories, songs and skill building, led by an Early Childhood Developmental trained staff member, guiding caregivers in streng...

GROW, PLAY & LEARN - Wednesdays & Fridays - Ages 3-5 at 10:30 am - Drop-in. Stories, songs and skill building, led by an Early Childhood Developmental trained staff member, guiding caregivers in stren...

This class is sponsored by the Friends of the Agawam Public Library, and is open to adult learners who are looking to improve their English in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Th...

Teen Advisory Board - For grades 7-12 Wednesday, February 11th from 6:00pm-7:00pm Make plans for teen library programs and the Teen Space, and eat pizza! Members of the Teen Advisory Board can earn co...

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art ...

FAMILY TAKE & MAKE CRAFTS - For all ages First Day of the Week & Thursdays - While supplies last - Drop-in & pick up. A new Take & Make craft will be available the first day of each week and again on ...

Trivia Thursday - For grades 7-12 Thursdays, February 5th, 12th, & 26th from 2:00pm-3:30pm There is no Trivia on February 19th. Visit the Teen Space and answer a trivia question to get a small prize!

Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Qu...

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS - For grades 7-12 Thursdays, January 22nd, January 29th, February 5th, February 12th from 6:00pm-8:00pm Registration Required. Register once for all 4 sessions. Stretch your creativ...

Wear your best RED this Valentine's Day as you join the APL for this red-themed movie day! Enjoy some tasty brunch items while experiencing the mystique, flair and romance of the Moulin Rouge!

Horse-themed Hunt & Riddle All week! Go around the Children's Room and look for different colored horses. Write the color of the horse next to its number. Bring your completed form to the Children's D...

FAMILY TAKE & MAKE CRAFTS - For all ages First Day of the Week & Thursdays - While supplies last - Drop-in & pick up. A new Take & Make craft will be available the first day of each week and again on ...

ART & STORIES - For Ages 3-5 Tues. February 3rd & 17th at 9:30 am - Drop-in. Join us for a short story time followed by an art project. We will explore simple art concepts and experiment with material...

Get ready to have your wits challenged! Join us for tasty tea and a couple rounds of Jeopardy and pub-style trivia! Come by yourself or with a team; prizes will be awarded to the winning players. We w...

Get ready to have your wits challenged! Join us for tasty tea and a couple rounds of Jeopardy and pub-style trivia! Come by yourself or with a team; prizes will be awarded to the winning players. We w...

CHIP CHALLENGE - For grades 3-4 Wed. February 18 at 6:00 pm - Registration is required Which chip reigns supreme? Come participate in a chip taste test challenge to determine the best flavor!

CHIP CHALLENGE - For grades 5-6 Wed. February 18 at 7:00 pm - Registration is required Which chip reigns supreme? Come participate in a chip taste test challenge to determine the best flavor!

BABY STORY TIME - For birth – 18 mo. Thurs. February 5th & 19th at 9:30 am - Drop-in. Join us as we learn a little American Sign Language, read stories, sing, & play together.

Come out for some Valentine's Day fun! Join us for the return of Music Bingo featuring Love Songs and Anti-Love Songs in honor of the holiday. Compete to win one of our low stakes prizes as you enjoy ...

Music with Mr. Liam - For all ages Saturday, February 21st from 9:30 am - 10:15 am - Registration is required *Please just register the number of children you're bringing.* Join us for an energetic sh...

FAMILY TAKE & MAKE CRAFTS - For all ages First Day of the Week & Thursdays - While supplies last - Drop-in & pick up. A new Take & Make craft will be available the first day of each week and again on ...

Pre-K Pals - For ages 2-5 Mondays, February 2nd, 9th, & 23rd from 11am-11:45am Registration is required. Please register for each session separately. This playgroup supports children ages 2-5 years ol...

This month's book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Copies available at the main circulation desk beginning in late January.

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. Follow the fascinating growt...

OPEN LEGO BUILDING - For grades 1-4 Tues. February 24th at 4:30 pm - Registration is required Show off your Lego building skills! Use Legos to build something awesome. Creations will be put on display...

This month's book selection is Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Copies of the book will be available in mid January at the main circulation desk.

TEA PARTY STORY TIME - For grades K-2 Wed. February 25th at 6:00 pm - Registration is required Come dressed to impress for our tea party! We'll have stories, songs, a craft and light refreshments!

Join us to discuss the book Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison! Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Agawam Library Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome to attend.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at th...

The Agawam Library Writers Group is hosted by award-winning author Katherine Anderson. This in-person workshop is open to writers of all levels and genres. There will be opportunities for peer and hos...

SPECIAL SATURDAY DROP-IN CRAFT: Snail Craft - For All Ages Sat. February 28th - All Day - While supplies last - Drop-in & pick up. Kids can build the snail’s body the decorate its purple shell with br...

We will begin collecting new and gently used craft supplies today (March 2) through March 16 for the Crafterpalooza event to be held on March 20 & 21. Please donate any craft materials that you no lon...

Come out to the library in advance of the St. Patrick's Day holiday for an evening of Irish music with local favorites, the Blaney Brothers. Jeff and Rob Blaney have been making music for over thirty ...

With similarities to yoga and tai chi, Qigong is an ancient healing art that blends fitness, breathwork, and meditation. In this standing practice, we will harness the expansive energy of spring to bu...

This month's book selection is Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. Copies of the book will be available at the main circulation desk.

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyd...

Celebrate the joys of a good old game night with board games and snacks! We'll have games on hand like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, and more - but feel free to bring your own! There wi...

Root to Rise is a restorative sound bath experience designed to support grounding, stability, and gentle expansion. Through layers of therapeutic sound, you’ll be guided into a deeply relaxed state th...

Continuing our look at various lifestyle cuisine, this month the featured cookbook is 100 Days of Real Food on a Budget by Lisa Leake. This club is currently at capacity.

Artists and crafters unite! Join the Agawam Public Library for a free-form art and crafting morning. Are you looking to make progress on a project you've been putting off? Do you have trouble making t...

Preparing for interviews can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had the chance to practice in a real-world setting. This interactive Mock Speed Interviewing Night is designed to help studen...

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could li...

This month's book is Raising Hare: A Memoir by Chloe Dalton. Copies available at the main circulation desk beginning in late February.

Get ready to have your wits challenged! Join us for tasty tea and a couple rounds of Jeopardy and pub-style trivia! Come by yourself or with a team; prizes will be awarded to the winning players. We w...

Get ready to have your wits challenged! Join us for tasty tea and a couple rounds of Jeopardy and pub-style trivia! Come by yourself or with a team; prizes will be awarded to the winning players. We w...

The Agawam Library Writers Group is hosted by award-winning author Katherine Anderson. This in-person workshop is open to writers of all levels and genres. There will be opportunities for peer and hos...

The return of our beloved event, Crafterpalooza, allows craft-minded people to restock current craft items, or get some supplies to try something new at no charge! Thanks to the generosity of local co...

The return of our beloved event, Crafterpalooza, allows craft-minded people to restock current craft items, or get some supplies to try something new at no charge! Thanks to the generosity of local co...

Longtime musician/author Matt York performs songs and tells stories about these two musical icons and the important role their friendship played in the trajectory of folk and country music, creating a...

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scan...

This month's book selection is The First Ladies by Marie Benedict. Copies of the book will be available in mid February at the main circulation desk.

Join us to discuss the book High Risk Homosexual by Edgar Gomez! Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Agawam Library Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome to attend.

Join artist Lisa Hersey of Antler Editions for an evening of artful bookbinding. In this 1.5 hour workshop you will create a pamphlet stitch journal with a pocket in the back. This is a beginner frien...

Join us for an exhilarating journey through the history of US women astronauts with Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and expert on human spaceflight. ...

Continuing our look at various lifestyle cuisines, this month the featured cookbook is The Gourmet Vegetarian Slow Cooker by Lynn Alley. This club is not currently accepting new members.

Poetry lovers and birdwatchers unite for this evening of poetry reading in honor of National Poetry Month! Come experience the writing of Adam Sarlan as he treats us to a personal reading from his cha...

This month's book selection is Lies They Told by Ellen Marie Wiseman. Copies of the book will be available at the main circulation desk.

Have you been looking for ways to increase your daily step count? Are you looking for other people who might want to get some fresh air and exercise? Look no further! The library is offering a walking...

Let’s talk about death—over something sweet. Death over Donuts is a welcoming, no-pressure space to explore death, loss, and the liminal spaces in between. Inspired by the Death Café movement but with...

Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan series. After its proxies are devastated ...

The Agawam Library Writers Group is hosted by award-winning author Katherine Anderson. This in-person workshop is open to writers of all levels and genres. There will be opportunities for peer and hos...

Join author and former Massachusetts State Senator, Linda Melconian, as she discusses her newest book Ella Grasso: The First of the First. Hear first-hand stories of the author's connection to Ella Gr...

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exc...

This month's book selection is Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Copies of the book will be available in mid March at the main circulation desk.

Join us to discuss the film The Strong Ones (2021). Copies of the film are available to borrow at the Agawam Library Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome to attend.

This month's book is Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson. Copies available at the main circulation desk beginning in late March.