Pelham Library

CLOSED: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY
2025-10-13 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

Pelham Writer's Group (currently FULL)
2025-10-15 13:15 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join Pelham seniors to explore writing your life story with Nancy Rose Weeber. NOTE: This program is currently FULL. If you’d like to be added to the waiting list please let us know.

Monthly Community Reiki Share with Kristen Famighette
2025-10-15 18:00 - 18:45 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join us for a monthly Reiki circle to share and receive Reiki. This monthly program is open to both Reiki practitioners and members of the community. No prior Reiki or meditation experience is required. Learn more about Kristin at www.sharesoulmagic.com

Yoga with Sara Coblyn
2025-10-16 17:30 - 18:45 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join us on Thursdays for an adult vinyassa style yoga class led by Sara Coblyn of Sweet Roots Gardens. Please bring a mat. No registration is needed and drop-ins are welcome!

Playgroup & Storytime
2025-10-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Bring your little one and join Caylin, our playgroup coordinator, for storytime and fun! This event, sponsored by CES, is open to all parents and caregivers of children from birth-5 and their little ones.

Qigong with Rema Boscov
2025-10-18 10:15 - 12:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Rema Boscov is back with another series, outdoors this time. Qigong (pronounced chee gong), an ancient energy art, is the precursor to Tai Chi, with a focus on health and healing. The movements, sometimes described as moving meditation, are simple, graceful, and easy to learn. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. No mats are needed. All abilities are welcome.

Music for Little Ones with Wendy Plummer (yes, it's outside of regular library hours)
2025-10-20 10:30 - 11:15 | MA
Join Wendy for songs and fingerplays on Monday mornings when you’ll have the library all to yourselves! This event is open to all parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers and their little ones. PLEASE NOTE: This event occurs outside of regular library hours

D&D for Neurodiverse Young Adults
2025-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This weekly Dungeons & Dragons game is run by and for autistic and similarly neurodivergent young adults (post-high school age). The group is currently full, but if you’re interested in joining get in touch and we’ll let you know when space is available.

Dried Flower Arranging Workshop
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join Avery of A Wee Vice Farm to create a beautiful fall arrangement of dried flowers and seedpods! This program is open to adults and teens, ages 12 & up.
Space is limited. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAA72EA3FEC61-58225622-dried

Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons (currently FULL)
2025-10-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Teens & Tweens Only! This program is currently FULL. Please call or email if you’re interested in joining the waitlist for our campaign led by Dungeon Master Tony Page.

CONCERT: Songs & Stories of Willie Nelson with Matt York
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York will perform songs and tell stories about the great country musician, Willie Nelson. York will focus on Nelson’s long and illustrious music career that has spanned over seven decades. Refreshments will be served.
This event is made possible through a grant from the Pelham Cultural Council

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-10-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join the Friends of the Library for our next meeting. We’ll discuss ideas for programming, special events and more. Bring your ideas, energy and a friend!

Book Group: "The Women" (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This month’s title for the Pelham Library Book Group is “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

The Geologic History of Pelham: The Rise and Fall of a Great Mountain Belt
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
UMass Geology Professor Michael Williams will explain how the rocks of Pelham originated thousands of miles away, forming the roots of a Himalayan-scale Mountain belt. In this presentation, which will be followed by a field trip, we’ll see how the geology of Pelham is changing our understanding of the Himalayas and Andes today. We will carpool to visit examples of Pelham’s geology and see some evidence of our town’s dynamic history. This event is co-sponsored with the Pelham Historical Society.

Our Universe with John Johansen
2025-11-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Where did the universe come from ? Is there life out there? Is time travel possible? What is our long term outlook? How uniquely suited for life is this improbable universe? “Our Universe” is a fascinating look at the origins and workings of this place we call home. Presented in a non-technical approach, it is intended to be a “story book” of the cosmos. This program is intended for teens and adults.
John Johansen is a systems engineer for the past 30 odd years. He has taught control theory at a number of colleges as a professor at Stevens Institute, NJIT, and Columbia. He currently teaches history courses in local schools and conducts tours for the Warwick Historical Society.

CANCELLED: State Rep. Aaron Saunders Office Hours
2025-11-10 15:30 - 16:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This month, instead of holding Office Hours in our individual towns, he will host Regional Office Hours at the New Salem Public Library on Tuesday, November 25th, from 6:30–8:00 PM. Please join him there.

CLOSED: VETERANS DAY
2025-11-11 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

Antique Bottles
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Until the late 19th century, glass bottles were hand-blown, so each one was unique. Amherst resident Jim Thomas, a past president of the Berkshire Antique Bottle Association, will explain how the bottle’s shape, color. and presence of embossing are all clues to its age and provenance. He will share stories and samples from his extensive collection. Bring in an antique bottle or two of your own for Mr. Thomas to evaluate! This event is co-sponsored with the Pelham Historical Society.

CLOSED: THANKSGIVING
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-28 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

Fire Safety Workshop
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Learn how to be aware of fire safety as the cold weather approaches. Bring your questions about space heaters, CFL lightbulb use and disposal, chimney cleaning, reducing the risk of brush fires around your home and more.
This program, co-sponsored by the Pelham Council on Aging,is presented by Captain Jeffrey Haughey of the Belchertown Fire Department.

State Rep. Aaron Saunders Open Office Hours
2025-12-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Come meet your state representative. Bring your questions and concerns.

BOOK GROUP: "Harry's Trees"
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This month’s title is “Harry’s Trees” by Jon Cohen. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

CLOSED: CHRISTMAS EVE
2025-12-24 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
To allow our staff to spend time with their families we will be closed this evening.

CLOSED: Christmas
2025-12-25 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

CLOSED: New Year's Eve
2025-12-31 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

CLOSED: New Year's Day
2026-01-01 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
The Library will be CLOSED today. Happy New Year!

Substitute Yoga Teacher this Week
2026-01-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Sara is out this week, so class member Kris Clausen, a certified yoga teacher since 2012, will be filling in on Thursday. Come join us! Sara will return next week.

SNOW DAY WE ARE CLOSED TODAY
2026-01-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
It is beautiful outside….but we are not plowed and sanded yet so we will take a snow day today.

CLOSED: MLK Jr. Day
2026-01-19 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

CLOSED DUE TO SNOW
2026-01-26 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
