Our upcycled take and make craft kits are now available anytime! We currently eight different DIY kits made from discarded book and magazine pages. The supplies needed to complete each kit varies, but most are basic supplies like a glue stick, stapler, tape, and scissors. Kits are available for pickup during our regular hours Thursday-Saturday. Fill out our registration form below to request yours. 

Join Miss Janet for some outdoor family friendly fun on Saturday, July 2. Pre-registration is requested to plan accordingly and notify participants about any changes due to the weather. 

Come join us for Rhyme Time! Geared towards kids from birth to 5/6 years of age. Singing and dancing for this interactive program. No sign up needed. In warm weather Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn.

Every Wednesday morning, families of children birth through age 5 are invited to join us for the CFCE Play Group.  Dana presents a storytime based on our theme of the week followed by unstructured/optional time for families to connect, talk, play, browse books, or talk with our facilitator about local resources. 

Teens come and play xbox1 at the library. Some months feature brand new library games. Ages 11 through High School. No sign up needed.

The New England National Scenic Trail (NET) is a 215-mile hiking trail route that has been in existence for over half a century. The NET travels through 41 communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts, including South Hadley, and is comprised primarily of the historic Mattabesett, Metacomet, and Monadnock (M-M-M) Trail systems.

The NET travels through classic New England landscape, features: long-distance vistas with rural towns as a backdrop, agrarian lands, unfragmented forests, and large river valleys. The trail also travels through colonial historical landmarks and highlights a range of diverse ecosystems and natural resources: mountain ridges and summits, forested glades, wetlands and vernal pools, lakes, streams and waterfalls.

Liam Cregan works for the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), an environmental nonprofit that has been dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors since 1876. In collaboration with the National Park Service, both AMC and Connecticut Forest & Park Association, steward the trail in Massachusetts and Connecticut, respectively, with the dedicated service of many volunteers. Liam will give a presentation about all things NET, including conservation efforts along the trail, popular hikes and overnight sites and how to get involved in volunteering to care for the trail.

If you are interested in the outdoors and learning more about how trails that are close to your home are built, maintained, and managed, then this event is for you!

Every Thursday in the summer, we host a special guest reader from Plains Elementary School.  We are so happy to be offering this again.  It's a great way for incoming students to meet their new teacher, a former teacher, or other staff member.  Today's guest reader is  reading specialist Taryn LaRaja.

Visit the children's room anytime between 2-6pm and join Miss Janet for a special craft activity (for ages 5+).

Summer Reading Program BINGO is back!  Join us for eight exciting games of Bingo with cool prizes for winning Bingo games.  No pre-registration is ever needed for Bingo but you may want to come early to choose your lucky seat.  While adults are welcome to assist their children, Bingo boards are only given to children and teens.

Need Books Delivered? The Gaylord Memorial Library continues to offer a Homebound Delivery Service to residents of South Hadley who have health or transportation issues. Books and other library materials are delivered and picked up on a monthly basis. If you, or someone you know would like to learn more and sign up for Homebound Delivery, please visit: https://gaylordlibrary.org/homebound-delivery/ or call 538-5047.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

TBD

Come join us for our weekly Monday Story Time. No pre-registration needed.

Color Me Calm is a laid-back coloring group for ages 13 & up.  Join us in the Community Meeting Room for an afternoon of coloring your cares away!  Coloring pages and utensils will be provided, or BYOCB (Bring Your Own Coloring Book).

Bonjour! Families with children ages 8 through 12 (and older is fine) are welcome to join us for a three part series of INTRODUCTORY FRENCH with Bilingual Specialist Jan Lamberg.  Learn basic greetings, numbers, colors, seasons, animals, and much more!  Pre-registration is required by calling the library at 413-538-5045 or stop by the library and sign up.  This is a great opportunity for families to participate together and learn a new language.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! Geared towards kids from birth to 5/6 years of age. Singing and dancing for this interactive program. No sign up needed. In warm weather Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn.

Children ages 7 and older are invited to sign up for this exciting program where participants will learn how to perform easy impromptu magic using items that they would take on a camping or hiking trip.  Ed the Wizard will teach several tricks includig "How to Cut your Friend in Half".  Pre-registration IS required.  Stop by the library or call 413-538-5045 to reserve your spot.  This program is supported in part by a grant from the South Hadley Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
 

All materials provided.

Free to take home.

Every Wednesday morning, families of children birth through age 5 are invited to join us for the CFCE Play Group.  Dana presents a storytime based on our theme of the week followed by unstructured/optional time for families to connect, talk, play, browse books, or talk with our facilitator about local resources. 

Teens ages 11 through High School come and make your own Macrame Mermaid Tail Keychain. No sign up needed.

Using iconic paintings and images of the Connecticuit River, Andrew Fisk will present a lively and accessible interpretation of you an artit's view of our rivers allows us to dive into the science of river function and health. Looking closely at paintings and prints allows the viewer a new glimpse of how the river was formed, how it moves across the landscape, and how it supports the many different species of wildlife. And while we have make tremendious progress in cleaning up our rivers, there is stil much to do. Our artists can help show us what mroe is possible on behalf of a river that is clean, healthy, and full of life.

Every Thursday in the summer, we host a special guest reader from Plains Elementary School.  We are so happy to be offering this again.  It's a great way for incoming students to meet their new teacher, a former teacher, or other staff member.  Today's guest reader is speech and language pathologist Andrea Allees.

Summer Reading Program BINGO is back!  Join us for eight exciting games of Bingo with cool prizes for winning Bingo games.  No pre-registration is ever needed for Bingo but you may want to come early to choose your lucky seat.  While adults are welcome to assist their children, Bingo boards are only given to children and teens.

Teen mystery program for those ages 11 through High School. See Bethany for details! No sign up needed.

Log in and spend an evening with your crafty neighbors. Bring your portable handwork of choice - quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch etc. - and enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers while you work on your project from the comfort of your own home.

Ina Forman creates quilts for warmth and art, along with fiber pieces for fashion and the eye.

Details to connect to this virtual meeting will be sent via email to registered participants. The event is limited to 8 people

Hunting Along the Sweetened Path - what does that mean???  Join Doug Fleury, aka the Bug Man, who will instruct kids ages 8-10 in the fine art of nighttime sugaring where participants will "paint" tree trunks and then return at night to see what they attract.  Moths will be attracted to the solution that will be used to apply to the trunks.  Attendees will also learn how to attract crickets with oatmeal trails.  Doug always has a fun-filled approach to learning science.  Pre-registration IS required for this program.  Call or stop in to reserve your place.
 

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

A Mahjong group of experienced players. Please contact J. Joyall if interested in joining.

Join Miss Janet for some outdoor family friendly fun on Saturday, July 16. Pre-registration is requested to plan accordingly and notify participants about any changes due to the weather. 

Come join us for our weekly Monday Story Time. No pre-registration needed.

Teens ages 11 through High School come and try your hand at different bracelet making materials. A variety will be provided. No registration needed.

This radKIDS training is for children ages 5-7 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Bonjour! Families with children ages 8 through 12 (and older is fine) are welcome to join us for a three part series of INTRODUCTORY FRENCH with Bilingual Specialist Jan Lamberg.  Learn basic greetings, numbers, colors, seasons, animals, and much more!  Pre-registration is required by calling the library at 413-538-5045 or stop by the library and sign up.  This is a great opportunity for families to participate together and learn a new language.

This radKIDS training is for children ages 8-13 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! Geared towards kids from birth to 5/6 years of age. Singing and dancing for this interactive program. No sign up needed. In warm weather Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn.

Teens come and play xbox1 at the library. Some months feature brand new library games. Ages 11 through High School. No sign up needed.

This radKIDS training is for children ages 5-7 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

This radKIDS training is for children ages 8-13 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Every Wednesday morning, families of children birth through age 5 are invited to join us for the CFCE Play Group.  Dana presents a storytime based on our theme of the week followed by unstructured/optional time for families to connect, talk, play, browse books, or talk with our facilitator about local resources. 

This radKIDS training is for children ages 5-7 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

This radKIDS training is for children ages 8-13 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

THE SCIENCE OF ASTRO-METEOROLOGY: For ages man has attempted to make sense of the changing aspects of the Sun, Moon and their possible influence on our ever-changing weather. Can a lack of sunspots ultimately lead to a trend toward colder temperatures? Can the changing phases of the Moon and its distance from Earth lead to stormy periods? Or do the movements of the planets have any control over our climate and weather? Can we really put any credence in the forecasts that are issued annually by such publications as the Old Farmer’s Almanac or by other so-called long-range weather experts? The answers may surprise you! Presented by Joe Roe

Every Thursday in the summer, we host a special guest reader from Plains Elementary School.  We are so happy to be offering this again.  It's a great way for incoming students to meet their new teacher, a former teacher, or other staff member.  Today's guest reader is first grade teacher Cindy Fitzgerald.

Summer Reading Program BINGO is back!  Join us for eight exciting games of Bingo with cool prizes for winning Bingo games.  No pre-registration is ever needed for Bingo but you may want to come early to choose your lucky seat.  While adults are welcome to assist their children, Bingo boards are only given to children and teens.

This radKIDS training is for children ages 5-7 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Come play cornhole in our backyard! All ages welcome. Pre-registration is requested to plan accordingly and notify participants about any changes due to the weather. 

This radKIDS training is for children ages 8-13 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Need Books Delivered? The Gaylord Memorial Library continues to offer a Homebound Delivery Service to residents of South Hadley who have health or transportation issues. Books and other library materials are delivered and picked up on a monthly basis. If you, or someone you know would like to learn more and sign up for Homebound Delivery, please visit: https://gaylordlibrary.org/homebound-delivery/ or call 538-5047.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

This radKIDS training is for children ages 5-7 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

This radKIDS training is for children ages 8-13 years old along with a parent/caretaker.  RadKIDS provides children, parents, and families with knowledge, skills, and power to protect themselves from violence and harm.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Join us outside for this exciting K-9 frisbee act featuring Mike Piazza and his talented Border collies.  Mike is a multiple time world finalist and world record holder in the sport of K-9 Frisbee.  Be thrilled by a variety of frisbee and other tricks.  This family friendly event is one you won't want to miss!  There will be lots of audience participation.  No pre-registration needed but you may want to come early as this one will be packed.  Feel free to bring a blanket or beach chair to sit on.  (In the event of rain we will have program indoors.)

Bonjour! Families with children ages 8 through 12 (and older is fine) are welcome to join us for a three part series of INTRODUCTORY FRENCH with Bilingual Specialist Jan Lamberg.  Learn basic greetings, numbers, colors, seasons, animals, and much more!  Pre-registration is required by calling the library at 413-538-5045 or stop by the library and sign up.  This is a great opportunity for families to participate together and learn a new language.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! Geared towards kids from birth to 5/6 years of age. Singing and dancing for this interactive program. No sign up needed. In warm weather Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn.

Teens ages 11 through High School come and make your very own Squirt Gun Painting. No sign up needed. See posters or Bethany for examples. Program is weather dependant. Please wear clothing you don't mind getting paint on.

Letter writing part for South Hadley energy democracy. 

Every Wednesday morning, families of children birth through age 5 are invited to join us for the CFCE Play Group.  Dana presents a storytime based on our theme of the week followed by unstructured/optional time for families to connect, talk, play, browse books, or talk with our facilitator about local resources. 

Tom Knight will delight chidren and their grown-ups with his interactive musical puppet show.  He blends musicianship and puppetry with vibrant and fun visual elements that will appeal to young children.  Tom has performed at festivals, museums, and libraries across the country.  NO pre-registration needed - just come have a great time!
 

Jessica Benson Evans of The Pioneer Valley Mycological Association will do a talk called Edible Mushroom and Poisionous Look-a-likes".

Come learn the difference and to spot and identify local mushrooms. Jessica Benson Evans will talk about musrooms that are deadly to delicious. This is sure to be a fascinating and wonderful presentation.

Every Thursday in the summer, we host a special guest reader from Plains Elementary School.  We are so happy to be offering this again.  It's a great way for incoming students to meet their new teacher, a former teacher, or other staff member.  Today's guest reader is pre-k teacher Renee Lamoureux.

Summer Reading Program BINGO is back!  Join us for eight exciting games of Bingo with cool prizes for winning Bingo games.  No pre-registration is ever needed for Bingo but you may want to come early to choose your lucky seat.  While adults are welcome to assist their children, Bingo boards are only given to children and teens.

Teens come and play xbox1 at the library. Some months feature brand new library games. Ages 11 through High School. No sign up needed.

Come play cornhole in our backyard! All ages welcome. Pre-registration is requested to plan accordingly and notify participants about any changes due to the weather. 

Need Books Delivered? The Gaylord Memorial Library continues to offer a Homebound Delivery Service to residents of South Hadley who have health or transportation issues. Books and other library materials are delivered and picked up on a monthly basis. If you, or someone you know would like to learn more and sign up for Homebound Delivery, please visit: https://gaylordlibrary.org/homebound-delivery/ or call 538-5047.

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet LIVE animals from these two similar, yet different group. Learn about their natural history and the importance of their conservation. This program is being presented by the Riverside Reptiles Education Center. Pre-registration is required.

Hey kids!  Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play?  Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing.  You'll learn how to tune, strum, and read chords.  After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs.  No experience necessary.  Ukuleles will be availble for use or bring your own.  Pre-registration IS required.  Call the library at 413-538-5045 or stop in to reserve your spot.  This program is for chidren ages 7 and older.
 

Join Miss Janet for some outdoor family friendly fun on Saturday, July 30. Pre-registration is requested to plan accordingly and notify participants about any changes due to the weather. 

Come join us for our weekly Monday Story Time. No pre-registration needed.

Color Me Calm is a laid-back coloring group for ages 13 & up.  Join us in the Community Meeting Room for an afternoon of coloring your cares away!  Coloring pages and utensils will be provided, or BYOCB (Bring Your Own Coloring Book).

Come join us for Rhyme Time! Geared towards kids from birth to 5/6 years of age. Singing and dancing for this interactive program. No sign up needed. In warm weather Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn.

Teens ages 11 through High School come and make your own Sharpie Tie Dye. Supplies will be provided but feel free to bring your own items to Tie Dye. Sign up needed. This program is weather dependant. 

Every Wednesday morning, families of children birth through age 5 are invited to join us for the CFCE Play Group.  Dana presents a storytime based on our theme of the week followed by unstructured/optional time for families to connect, talk, play, browse books, or talk with our facilitator about local resources. 

Learn how to make chainmail!

All materials provided- free inhouse program.

Sign Up required. Limited to 20 people.

Every Thursday in the summer, we host a special guest reader from Plains Elementary School.  We are so happy to be offering this again.  It's a great way for incoming students to meet their new teacher, a former teacher, or other staff member.  Today's guest reader is kindergarten teacher Rachael Campos.

Visit the children's room anytime between 2-6pm and join Miss Janet for a special craft activity (for ages 5+).

Summer Reading Program BINGO is back!  Join us for eight exciting games of Bingo with cool prizes for winning Bingo games.  No pre-registration is ever needed for Bingo but you may want to come early to choose your lucky seat.  While adults are welcome to assist their children, Bingo boards are only given to children and teens.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

A Mahjong group of experienced players. Please contact J. Joyall if interested in joining.

Join Miss Janet for some outdoor family friendly fun on Saturday, August 6. Pre-registration is requested to plan accordingly and notify participants about any changes due to the weather. 

Author Rachel Rodgers-Dolhanczyk will give a lecture on the historic oyster capital of the world. The A.J. Meerwald of New Jersey worked as a booming Oyster Ship, to serving in the Coast Guard during World War II  to eventually being left to rot on a mudbank. Come find out the fascinating adventure of New Jersey's official Tall Ship!

Come join us for our weekly Monday Story Time. No pre-registration needed.

Teens come and play xbox1 at the library. Some months feature brand new library games. Ages 11 through High School. No sign up needed.

The RAD Systems is dedicated to teaching females defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by using easy, effective, and proven self-defense tactics.  Tye system of realistic defense will provide knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.  This class is for teenage girls ages 13-17.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! Geared towards kids from birth to 5/6 years of age. Singing and dancing for this interactive program. No sign up needed. In warm weather Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn.

Every Wednesday morning, families of children birth through age 5 are invited to join us for the CFCE Play Group.  Dana presents a storytime based on our theme of the week followed by unstructured/optional time for families to connect, talk, play, browse books, or talk with our facilitator about local resources. 

The RAD Systems is dedicated to teaching females defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by using easy, effective, and proven self-defense tactics.  Tye system of realistic defense will provide knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.  This class is for teenage girls ages 13-17.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

TBD

Every Thursday in the summer, we host a special guest reader from Plains Elementary School.  We are so happy to be offering this again.  It's a great way for incoming students to meet their new teacher, a former teacher, or other staff member.  Today's guest reader is prinicpal Carla Lussier.

Teens ages 11 through High School come and make your own String Art. Sign up needed. All supplies provided. 

Log in and spend an evening with your crafty neighbors. Bring your portable handwork of choice - quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch etc. - and enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers while you work on your project from the comfort of your own home.

Timna Tarr is a professional quilter and South Hadley resident whose work has been in numerous exhibits, books, and magazines.

Details to connect to this virtual meeting will be sent via email to registered participants. The event is limited to 8 people

Need Books Delivered? The Gaylord Memorial Library continues to offer a Homebound Delivery Service to residents of South Hadley who have health or transportation issues. Books and other library materials are delivered and picked up on a monthly basis. If you, or someone you know would like to learn more and sign up for Homebound Delivery, please visit: https://gaylordlibrary.org/homebound-delivery/ or call 538-5047.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

The RAD Systems is dedicated to teaching females defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by using easy, effective, and proven self-defense tactics.  Tye system of realistic defense will provide knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.  This class is for teenage girls ages 13-17.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Come join us for our weekly Monday Story Time. No pre-registration needed.

The RAD Systems is dedicated to teaching females defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by using easy, effective, and proven self-defense tactics.  Tye system of realistic defense will provide knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.  This class is for teenage girls ages 13-17.  Pre-registration IS required by emailing Officer Kelsey Davey at daveyk@southhadleypolice.org.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! Geared towards kids from birth to 5/6 years of age. Singing and dancing for this interactive program. No sign up needed. In warm weather Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn.

Every Wednesday morning, families of children birth through age 5 are invited to join us for the CFCE Play Group.  Dana presents a storytime based on our theme of the week followed by unstructured/optional time for families to connect, talk, play, browse books, or talk with our facilitator about local resources. 

TBD

Every Thursday in the summer, we host a special guest reader from Plains Elementary School.  We are so happy to be offering this again.  It's a great way for incoming students to meet their new teacher, a former teacher, or other staff member.  Today's guest reader is adjustment counselor Nancy Jessup and her dog Aster.

Come play cornhole in our backyard! All ages welcome. Pre-registration is requested to plan accordingly and notify participants about any changes due to the weather. 

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

A Mahjong group of experienced players. Please contact J. Joyall if interested in joining.

Come join us for our weekly Monday Story Time. No pre-registration needed.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! Geared towards kids from birth to 5/6 years of age. Singing and dancing for this interactive program. No sign up needed. In warm weather Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn.

Every Wednesday morning, families of children birth through age 5 are invited to join us for the CFCE Play Group.  Dana presents a storytime based on our theme of the week followed by unstructured/optional time for families to connect, talk, play, browse books, or talk with our facilitator about local resources. 

TBD

Every Thursday in the summer, we host a special guest reader from Plains Elementary School.  We are so happy to be offering this again.  It's a great way for incoming students to meet their new teacher, a former teacher, or other staff member.  Today's guest reader is Pre-K teacher Martha Stackhouse-Lacoste.

Need Books Delivered? The Gaylord Memorial Library continues to offer a Homebound Delivery Service to residents of South Hadley who have health or transportation issues. Books and other library materials are delivered and picked up on a monthly basis. If you, or someone you know would like to learn more and sign up for Homebound Delivery, please visit: https://gaylordlibrary.org/homebound-delivery/ or call 538-5047.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Come join us for our weekly Monday Story Time. No pre-registration needed.