Pelham Revolutionary War Soldiers History Research Workshop
2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Help us track down Pelham’s Revolutionary War soldiers! Approximately 150 Pelham men served during the Revolutionary War, but details of their lives, service, and burial locations are scattered across different books, databases, and archival documents. Come join us at the library for a History Research Workshop, where you will learn about the sources for this local history project and then try your hand at tracking down some of the information we still need.
Each workshop is limited to 5 participants. Please register at https://tally.so/r/44kXbr
Please bring a laptop! We will spend the first 10-15 minutes introducing the sources and how to navigate them, and then everyone will be given a name to track down more information.
The research from these workshops will feed into a Pelham Historical Society tour of Revolutionary War veteran graves at Cook-Johnson Cemetery on July 25th. The research also helps DAR’s Betty Allen Chapter, which has taken on a massive project to locate and restore the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers across all Hampshire County cemeteries.
If you have any questions, contact Allegra at pelhamhistoryroomcoordinator@gmail.com.

Nature Photography Workshop with Ed Comeau
2026-03-21 12:30 - 13:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Whether you’re using a smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless camera, this workshop will help you get more out of your camera and improve your photos. Nature photographer Ed Comeau will lead a presentation covering core photography concepts that include composition, lighting, framing, depth of field, and more. The workshop is designed for beginners and casual photographers and focuses on techniques that apply across all types of cameras and devices.
Ed’s photography centers on landscapes and wildlife of the Quabbin Reservoir region, as well as images from Maine, Alaska, and other locations. His work has been exhibited in a number of places in the valley as well as featured in the Country Bank calendar for the past two years. You can find his work at www.comeauphotography.com and on Instagram @edcomeauphotography.

Author Talk: Corinne Demas
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join us in welcoming Corinne Demas, author of the recently published “Daughters: A Novel”. Corinne is the award-winning author of thirty-nine books, including seven novels, two short story collections, a memoir, a poetry collection, and numerous books for children. She is a Professor Emerita of English at Mount Holyoke College and lives in the Pioneer Valley with her family, two donkeys, and a precocious puppy. Refreshments will be served.

Knife Sharpening Workshop
2026-03-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Has your favorite knife lost its edge? Would you love to get it sharpened and learn more about how to care for your blades so they’ll last you a lifetime? James from Sharpen Something! will bring his sharpening equipment and expertise. Come learn knife care and get something sharpened! Please feel free to bring one knife for sharpening – serrated or straight edged. Please no blade lengths longer than 10 inches.

Pelham Revolutionary War Soldiers History Research Workshop
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:00 | MA
Help us track down Pelham’s Revolutionary War soldiers! Approximately 150 Pelham men served during the Revolutionary War, but details of their lives, service, and burial locations are scattered across different books, databases, and archival documents. Come join us at the library for a History Research Workshop, where you will learn about the sources for this local history project and then try your hand at tracking down some of the information we still need.
Each workshop is limited to 5 participants. Please register at https://tally.so/r/NpV5ZO
Please bring a laptop! We will spend the first 10-15 minutes introducing the sources and how to navigate them, and then everyone will be given a name to track down more information.
The research from these workshops will feed into a Pelham Historical Society tour of Revolutionary War veteran graves at Cook-Johnson Cemetery on July 25th. The research also helps DAR’s Betty Allen Chapter, which has taken on a massive project to locate and restore the graves of Revolutionary War soldiers across all Hampshire County cemeteries.
If you have any questions, contact Allegra at pelhamhistoryroomcoordinator@gmail.com.

CLOSED: Patriots Day
2026-04-20 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

CLOSED: Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

CLOSED July 4
2026-07-04 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

CLOSED: CHRISTMAS EVE
2026-12-24, 2027-12-24, 2028-12-24, 2029-12-24, 2030-12-24 | 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: New Year's Day
2027-01-01, 2028-01-01, 2029-01-01, 2030-01-01, 2031-01-01 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
The Library will be CLOSED today. Happy New Year!
