Pelham Library

Music for Little Ones with Wendy Plummer
2025-03-10 10:30 - 23:15 (America/New_York) | 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

State Rep. Aaron Saunders Open Office Hours
2025-03-10 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.

D&D for Neurodiverse Young Adults
2025-03-10 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.

Monthly Community Reiki Share with Kristen Famighette
2025-03-11 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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
2025-03-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Teens only! Space is very limited. Please call or email if you’re interested in joining our campaign led by Dungeon Master Tony Page.

Yoga with Sara Coblyn
2025-03-13 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
2025-03-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Bring your little one for storytime and fun, a different theme every week! This event, sponsored by CES, is open to all parents & caregivers of children from birth-5 and their little ones.

"Ready to Learn Reiki" for 6th to 8th Graders
2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join Kristin Famighette Certified Reiki Master Teacher, to learn the basics of reiki along with meditation and mindfulness techniques for every day. Learn more about Kristin at www.sharesoulmagic.com

Eyes on Freedom: Evolving Gifts of Simple Nonviolent Living
2025-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Folklorists Michael and Carrie Kline present a community listening session of Eyes on Freedom: Evolving Gifts of Simple Nonviolent Living, an episode from their audio podcast, Talking Across Lines. Eyes on Freedom tells the story of Wally and Juanita Nelson, civil rights activists, peace activists, war tax refusers, subsistence farmers, and advocates for simple living.
The Klines have created an hour-long oral tapestry that weaves oral testimonies and interviews from those who knew the Nelsons and who were deeply impacted by them. They have created a conversation on the themes of the Nelsons’ lives: nonviolence, war tax refusal, joy, dance, land trusts, the action around the Kehler-Corner home seizure in Colrain by the IRS, the local food movement, questioning the idea of race, and simple living. Listen to the podcast with us and then join us for a discussion on the Nelsons’ legacy.

History of the New England Maple Sugar Harvest
2025-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Museum professional and historian Dennis Picard will walk us through the history of maple sugaring, a story of romance, folklore and science. The “gold of the forest” in the form of maple syrup or maple candy is still a treat for us today and a valued part of New England’s economy. This event is co-sponsored with the Pelham Historical Society.

Teens & Tweens: Make a Dragon Dice Box
2025-03-26 16:30 - 18:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Craft a stunning custom dice box topped with a glass eye, surrounded by your own unique needle-felted design. Add a personal touch by painting the sides of your box with vibrant acrylics. Use your box to store treasures or your D&D dice. Bring the box to your next campaign and wow your friends! This program is open to youth ages 12 & up. Registration is required. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAA72EA3FEC61-55688902-teensmake

BOOK GROUP: "How to Find Your Way in the Dark"
2025-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This month’s title for the Pelham Book Group is “How to Find Your Way in the Dark” by Derek Miller. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

"Ask a Nurse" with Kirsten Krieger, RN BSN
2025-04-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Kristen Krieger, Public Health Nurse for the Quabbin Health District, will be available on the first Friday of each month to offer blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, answer health questions and assist with or connect people to resources.

CANCELLED: State Rep. Aaron Saunders office hours
2025-04-14 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
He apologizes for the cancellation. Feel free to reach out to him at Aaron.Saunders@mahouse.gov

Make an Upcycled Paper Teacup and Saucer
2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join us for a bookish craft event where you can unwind and get creative. In this class you’ll craft a 3-dimensional teacup and saucer using torn book pages. Guided by a template, you’ll assemble and shape your teacup and add charming accents of flowers or hearts. Finish off your piece with a personalized tag on the teabag for a special touch. Perfect as a unique gift for a loved one, or as a fun accent on a bookshelf.

Open to ages 12 & up. Registration is required. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAA72EA3FEC61-55974193-make

Friends of the Library Meeting
2025-04-17 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!

CLOSED: Patriots Day
2025-04-21 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

Make a Bouquet for Earth Day
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:30 | MA
Join Avery of Wee Vice Farm for a delightful Earth Day Celebration! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make your own bouquet using gorgeous, local, and organic flowers grown in Shutesbury. This event is all about embracing the beauty of nature and getting creative. Imagine the joy of selecting vibrant blooms and crafting a stunning arrangement that reflects your personal style. Plus, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow flower enthusiasts and learn a bit about the importance of supporting local farms. So come join us for a day filled with creativity, community, and a whole lot of flower power!

Drop-In Button Making
2025-04-23 15:30 - 18:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Come try our new button maker! Design and create your own buttons with pens/markers/colored pencils, comic pages, magazine pages and more! This program is open to all ages (kids need a grown-up on site).

Finding William Lewis: The Every-Day Life of a 19th Century New Englander
2025-04-26 13:30 - 15:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
William Lewis left an extraordinary record of his life in over 300 documents. He was a tanner, currier, a peddler of books and Yankee Notions, and a farmer in Barre, MA. Bruce Craven and Christie Higginbottom will uncover the everyday life of a 19th century New Englander, using William’s journals and records. Their book, Finding William Lewis [1819-1897], will be available for sale at the program.
This program is co-sponsored by the Pelham Historical Society. For more information contact Cynthia Weigel at 413-256-4606.

Fire Safety Workshop
2025-05-02 10:30 - 11:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Wondering about smoke detector life? Those blankets that claim to put out fires? How to reduce the risk of brush fires on your property? Come get some tips for keeping your home and property safe. Bring your questions!
This program, co-sponsored by the Pelham Council on Aging,is presented by Captain Jeffrey Haughey of the Belchertown Fire Department.

Pelham Picks Up! A Weeklong Community Clean-up Event
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-10 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
The Pelham Library and Pelham Sustainability Committee invite you to a week-long effort to pick up roadside trash. Help make Pelham more attractive and safer for wildlife! Sign up at the library, school or the Pelham Spring Fair.

Choose a road convenient to you
Pick up litter during the week and dispose of it in your trash or recycling
Take pictures of the trash you collect and send them to us. We’ll create an album with the results!

TIPS: Wear bright colored clothing, gloves, a sunhat, bug spray & sunscreen and bring water. Watch out for poison ivy and ticks! Bring your friends!

Plant Swap and Seed Starting Workshop
2025-05-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Annuals, perennials, herbs, veggies, all plants healthy plants are welcome! Bring your plants to swap (labeled please!) starting at 10 and the swap begins at 11. You do not need to bring plants in order to get some to bring home. We anticipate that there will be lots! We’ll be starting pollinator seeds, too, beginning at 11:30 with Avery of A Wee Vice Farm. Join us for a fun spring day of gardening!

BOOK GROUP: "North Woods"
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This month’s title is “North Woods” by Daniel Mason. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

Qigong with Rema Boscov
2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Rema Boscov is back with another series. 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. Class will be held outside in good weather, or in the community room when it rains. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. No mats are needed. All abilities are welcome.

Musical Petting Zoo
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Join the Springfield Symphony Orchestra for their Musical Petting Zoo! This fun and informative traveling exhibit of musical instruments is perfect for children in grades preK-4 and beyond. Not only will children get a hands-on chance to hear, experience, and even play the instruments of the orchestra, but will receive a fun activity book to take home. This event is made possible through a collaboration with CES/CFCE and a grant from the Pelham Cultural Council.

CLOSED: Memorial Day
2025-05-26 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

Music, Magic & More with Gene Stamell
2025-05-30 10:30 - 11:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
We’ll have a special musical guest at our playgroup this week. Gene has entertained children throughout Massachusetts for many years. Bring your little ones and join us for a fun time! This event is made possible by CES/CFCE.

BOOK GROUP: "Interior Chinatown"
2025-06-18 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 “Interior Chinatown” by Charles Yu. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

CLOSED: Juneteenth
2025-06-19 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
