Holden, Gale Free Library

Hang out in the Program Room for some board game and Nintendo Switch fun!Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Caregivers are welcome to join in the fun!

Join art educator Mary E. L. Shepherd and let your imagination lead the way! Create a design inspired by the story or your imagination using lines and shapes. Draw on muslin fabric with special markers and fabric crayons—it might move as you work, so be ready for the challenge! When you’re finished, the colors will be set with an iron, and your artwork will be mounted on felt with a wooden dowel so it’s ready to hang and show off your masterpiece!This program is for ages 5 and up.

Seeds and grains are natural whole foods that are great to add to our diet. Both are filled with fiber and other nutrients, so they help support the functioning of our body. Having minimally processed whole grains and seeds can provide a great boost to our health and wellness.…Learn More

Hang out with other pokemon trainers and make some pokemon-inspired crafts!This program is for ages 6 and up.

Join us for our Ukulele Group! Whether you are new to the ukulele or more advanced, we welcome you to join this group, where you can play together, learn from each other, and have fun! Each month, we offer two Wednesday night sessions--come to either or both! If you are new to the group, please contact the Reference Desk to let us know you’ll be attending.…Learn More

Join Miss Rachel for songs, short picture book stories, and more. This story time will focus on routine, repetition and early literacy skills like ABC’s and 123’sThis program is for ages 2 and under.

Join Mr. Kevin for lots of laughs and fun stories! This story time will focus on picture book stories, and include some games or activities, and of course Mr. Kevin’s great sense of humor!This program is for ages 3-6.

Explore some simple skills and tips to enhance how medicinal herbs work. These ‘old-fashioned' methods have been used by home healers for generations to soothe, uplift, break up congestion, and quicken healing. Common herbs of lemon balm, sage, comfrey, broadleaf plantain, and calendula will all be explored.…Learn More

Join us to read, build, and play with Community Connections! All activities relate to STEM: science, technology, engineering and math. Come have fun and learn while creating! Children expand their problem-solving skills, while developing social skills with kids their own age as they build.…Learn More

We have two art shows in April, highlighting the vast talent in our community! In the Program Room, we are happy to welcome back the Holden Senior Center, who will be displaying their artwork. In the Lobby, we will be having our Spring Community Art Show, with the theme of “Abundance,” and how our local artists interpret and celebrate it.…Learn More

Build with bricks over break! There will be LEGO and Duplo bricks in the children’s room for April break.

The Classics Book Group we’ll be discussing "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker. Copies of the book can be picked up at the Reference desk. Please note new meeting time, which will be Tuesday, April 21st at 1pm. Registration required.

Learn the art of paper quilling to create beautiful, nature-inspired artwork!This program is for ages 7 and up.

Join the party for a fourth level adventure! This session is ideal for new and experienced players alike. You can come with your own first level character or choose from a premade sheet. If you are an older teen or tween registering yourself, please put your information in the 'Child' field as well as the 'Caregiver' field.…Learn More

Native plants are essential to native pollinators and other wildlife, forming the backbone of a healthy local ecosystem. This presentation explores how choosing native species in your own yard can create meaningful, accessible change for biodiversity and environmental health.…Learn More

Join us for the next Art Club date! Use our supplies or bring your own! (Nothing stinky or full of fumes, please. ) We start each art club gathering with a brief check-in, share a theme for inspiration, and then make and chat for about an hour! At the end, we hold a closing circle to speak about the experience.…Learn More

Come read and discuss Millie of the Manor by Karina Evans and Andrea Bell! We will also discuss art and how graphic novels are made. Once you register, visit the Children’s Room to borrow your copy of the graphic novel. “Amy has always loved a good mystery.…Learn More