Greenfield Public Library

Computer Class/Laptop Giveaway

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT Need a Laptop? In partnership with the Alliance for Digital Equity, and United Way, get basic computer literacy training and a free laptop at the Greenfield Publ...

Rich will be back next week!

Stop by the Teen Room on Thursday afternoons to get the support you need in a fun and inclusive atmosphere: Free pizza and after school snacks Homework help Toiletries and contraceptives Special drop-...

Free play with a mix of toys and activities for little ones ages 0-5. Drop in for some or all of the time. See old friends and make some new ones! For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.l...

Do you have questions about Masshealth? Certified Masshealth Navigators from the Community Health Center of Franklin County will be at the Greenfield Public Library on the second Fridays of the month ...

Representatives from MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center will be at the Greenfield Public Library highlighting job opportunities currently available in our community. April’s Spotlight: Greenlea...

Come be a part of the kids' GPL Lego Club! Legos will be available to play with in the Children's Room every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm. Complete one of the given challenges or make your own creation to b...

Meet up with other chess players at the Greenfield Public Library on Monday nights from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome, for both casual and serious games. Chess instruction is a...

Join us on Monday, April 13 at 6:00 pm, for a cozy, creative embroidery workshop that meets once a month in the GPL Makerspace! Whether you’re brand new to embroidery or already have a project underwa...

Parla Italiano? Join Monica Pulci for “Conversational Italian” on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in the GPL Local History room. Practice speaking Italian with a native language speaker and ...

It’s time for Storytime, babies! Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for reading, lap bouncing, and singing on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. It’s a great way to meet other babies, new parents, and caregive...

Community Legal Aid’s Fair Housing Project will be at the Greenfield Public Library to offer information and answer questions on a variety of fair housing issues, including racial harassment, refusal ...

Each Tuesday afternoon, Young Adult Career Counselors from MassHire hold office hours in the Teen Room. Learn about resume writing and interviewing skills. Find out more about youth friendly jobs and ...

Do you like learning new games? Do you have a game you’d like to share? Attend our most exciting new program and enjoy an evening of fun board games and tasty pizza. Bring your favorite game along!

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy som...

Join FreeWrite of Franklin County’s Amie Hyson and Gretchen Krull and other women in recovery on Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm to learn creative writing skills. Discover the power of your words and how wr...

Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Children’s Activity Room. Recommende...

Got books to donate? This month collection is on the 3rd Wednesday!

Rachel Shields Ebersole leads the Personal Growth Book Club which meets the third Wednesday of the month through October and focuses on books we can all use to help better our lives.

The Greenfield Public Library is pleased to welcome local author Martha Ackmann on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 pm for a discussion of her book Ain’t Nobody’s Fool: the life and times of Dolly Parton. ...

Marisa Shepherd, the City’s SWIFR Coordinator will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about the City’s new recycling program.

Healthy soil supports healthy plants and healthy ecosystems, but knowing how to measure soil health can feel complicated. In this workshop, we’ll introduce the UMass Soil Health Test Kit, a simple, ha...

Members of Stavros Center for Independent Living will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about their programs. dedicated to helping people with disabilitie...

Bring your ukulele and music stand, and join other aficionados for some music! All are welcome. The Greenfield Ukulele Players meet the first and third Fridays of the month. Please check the calendar ...

Members of Tapestry Health will be at the Greenfield Public Library to answer questions and provide information about their free and low cost health care options and services. Stop by to learn how to ...

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin will present its powerful Silhouettes Exhibit in the Library’s Community Meeting Room. This moving installation represents the child...

Did you know that Community College is now FREE for Massachusetts residents? Drop by the GPL to learn more about the opportunities at GCC. An admissions representative will be on hand with information...

Representatives from LifePath will be at the Greenfield Public Library to answer questions and offer information about available services and volunteer resources available to you and your loved ones. ...

Join us at the Greenfield Public Library on Tuesday, April 21 at 12:00 pm for “Understanding MOLST Forms” with Dr. Khush Dhaliwal. Dr. Khush Dhaliwal, a local family medicine physician resident at Bay...

Join local author Peter Rosnick on Tuesday, April 21, at 2:00 pm to hear him read from his new book Jojo and Bea, the Bolivian Bunny with a book sale and signing afterwards. Great for ages 3-8.

Have a favorite sweater that has a hole? Jeans with a torn out knee? Canvas bag that is losing its handle? A button that has come off? Bring your clean item to the GPL Makerspace on the third Tuesday ...

Spellmasters are invited to join a bi-weekly game of Scrabble. Participants will be encouraged to put their word skills against another player, although bigger games will be allowed. This program, mad...

Good books, good tea & good company. What could be better to end your busy day? Literary Teas combines literary works of fiction with cozy cups of local tea, from Greenfield’s local tea shop: Alchemy ...

Fans of the Babysitter’s Club book series? Drop in on Wednesday, April 22 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm to make cootie catchers, friendship bracelets, and buttons inspired by the books. Great for ages 6-12.

Hosted by Rich Earth Institute. Funded by Long Island Sound Future's Fund.

Drop by the Children' s Activity Room to make a collage on Thursday, April 23 between 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. A mix of craft supplies will be available.

Join us in the Community Meeting Room on Thursday, April 23, from 2:30 - 4:00 pm for our SUPER Lego Club. This is a free-play event, great for youth ages 3 - 12. Large Duplo sets will also be availabl...

Celebrate National Library Week and William Shakespeare's birthday by learning to repair books! Participants will learn the basic forms of book construction (printing, signatures versus perfect bound;...

Hart Farm will be at the Greenfield Public Library to answer questions and provide information about their”Neighborhood Hub” CSA program. This program is designed to create access to fresh, local prod...

Members of Stavros Center for Independent Living will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about their programs. dedicated to helping people with disabilitie...

The Greenfield Public Library will be at the Greenfield Farmers Market on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 am - 1:30 pm. Stop by to get or renew your library card, get some quick tech help, find out what...

Program participants and newcomers, please join us at the library for a spring celebration with music, books, and fun activities for kids ages 0-5 on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Sign...

The Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association (WMMGA) will be at the Greenfield Public Library to answer your gardening questions and offer pH soil testing on Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 am...

Maureen Groden has been a hospice nurse and educator for several decades. She obtained her undergraduate degree in nursing from the University of MA and her graduate degree from the University of CT. ...

Signal is an end-to-end encrypted messaging app that keeps conversations secure. It's a useful tool for community and labor organizers, activists, and anyone who likes privacy. If you've wanted to use...

Join us for Family Board Game Night at the Greenfield Public Library on the last Monday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Enjoy a fun evening of games, laughter, and quality time with loved ones—no ...

Join us once a month, on the fourth Monday at 6:00 pm, for a dive into seasonal projects and hands-on crafts with the incomparable Danielle Lucier, in the GPL Makerspace. Each month will feature a new...

Would you like to make your home more energy-efficient and sustainable? Representatives from Homeworks Energy will be at the Greenfield Public Library to share valuable information about Mass Save and...

--Vous parlez français? --Euh... oui, un peu. If this is you, and you would like to put a few drops of oil on your rusty French conversation skills, have a seat at La Table Française, the 4th Tuesday ...

All month, teens can stop by the teen room to vote on their favorite movies. The night of the event viewers vote for the best out of the remaining 2 and watch the winning movie.

Bring your ukulele and music stand, and join other aficionados for some music! All are welcome. The Greenfield Ukulele Players meet the first and third Fridays of the month. Please check the calendar ...

Kids can meet and spend time with certified therapy dogs in the GPL Children’s Room the first Fridays of the month, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@gree...

Join Jesse Green, Star of American Chainsaw on the National Geographic Channel at the Greenfield Public Library for The Dangerous Art of Chainsaw Sculpture. Over the course of the last 20+ years doing...

Join Dr. Khush Dhaliwal at the Greenfield Pubic Library on Tuesday, May 5 at 12:00 pm for “Talking With Loved Ones About End-of-Life Decisions”. Conversations about end-of-life wishes can feel uncomfo...

Members of the Behavioral Health Network will be at the Greenfield Public Library onthe 1st Wednesday of the month to answer questions and provide information about Peer Recovery Coaching and other se...

Join us for a morning of needle felting, all skill levels welcome! Bring a project you are already working on, enjoy the camaraderie and receive expert help. We’ll have materials available for use in ...

Neurodivergent Jobseekers Club - monthly group meeting for people who identify as neurodivergent and want to learn and share about their employment and career journeys.

Join us second Mondays at 6:00 pm, for a cozy, creative embroidery workshop that meets once a month in the GPL Makerspace! Whether you’re brand new to embroidery or already have a project underway, th...