Pelham Library

Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons (currently FULL)
2026-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

BOOK GROUP: The Hungry Tide
2026-01-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This month’s title is “The Hungry Tide” by Amitav Ghosh. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

Yoga with Sara Coblyn
2026-01-29 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
2026-01-30 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
2026-01-31 10:15 - 11:30 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
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. The class, taught by Rema Boscov, is open to all adults and teens, and all abilities are welcome.

Music for Little Ones with Wendy Plummer (yes, it's outside of regular library hours)
2026-02-02 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
2026-02-02 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. Participants are invited to come for an informal hang-out starting at 3:00. The game starts at 5.

CLOSED DUE TO SNOW
2026-02-07 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

POSTPONED--PLEASE JOIN US ON 2/28: The Amazing Story of Armored Mud Balls with Professor Richard Little
2026-02-07 12:30 - 14:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Franklin County is home to Jurassic Armored Mud Balls, one of the rarest sedimentary rock structures on the planet. In fact, it’s the only place in the world where you can easily see, touch and study these geological oddities. Prof. Little, the discoverer of these intriguing features, will explain how he found them, how they form and why they are so rare.
The Armored Mud Ball saga is a story of plate tectonics, floods, climate change and other geological events. It’s also a human story of the birth of a suspension bridge, the death of a bowling alley and a fortuitous field trip picnic! After the program, see if you agree with Prof. Little that Jurassic Mud Balls are important enough to become an official Massachusetts State “Sedimentary Structure!”

State Rep. Aaron Saunders Open Office Hours
2026-02-09 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.

CLOSED: Presidents' Day
2026-02-16 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

Chocolate Tasting: From Bean to Bar to Palate
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Come learn about chocolate from bean to bar to palate in a Chocolate Tasting Workshop with chef, author and culinary expert Dede Wilson. Come for a virtual tour of cacao production, from choosing and harvesting beans, to drying and fermentation techniques, to creating the “recipe” that leads to the chocolate bars that we eat. Then, learn how to truly appreciate and assess chocolate, with all of your senses, through a tasting of different varieties and sources from around the globe. Learn why two 70% chocolates taste different from one another, how to read a label to determine chocolate quality, why one chocolate that is good for eating might not be for baking and what makes a chocolate “best” in its class.
Ages 14 & up, please. Space is limited. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAA72EA3FEC61-61991845-chocolate#/

Monthly Community Reiki Share with Kristen Famighette
2026-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 | 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

iNaturalist 2026 New England and New York Plants ID-a-thon
2026-02-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Bring your laptop and your plant knowledge, join the fun, and make a contribution to science! This event us part of the fifth annual ID-a-thon for New England and New York plants, a 48-hour period in which we try to add identifications to as many iNaturalist Needs ID plant observations in New England and New York as we possibly can. You don’t have to be an expert botanist to participate just someone who knows a little about New England or New York plants and wants to help other naturalists. New to iNaturalist? We’ll have people on hand to help you get started!
For more information visit https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/2026-new-england-and-new-york-plants-id-a-thon-feb-20-22

Eyes on Freedom: Evolving Gifts of Simple Nonviolent Living
2026-02-24 17:30 - 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.

The Amazing Story of Armored Mud Balls with Professor Richard Little
2026-02-28 12:30 - 14:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

CLOSED: SNOW
2026-03-03 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States

BOOK GROUP: "David Copperfield"
2026-03-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This month’s title is “David Copperfield” by Charles Dickins. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

Pelham Revolutionary War Soldiers History Research Workshop
2026-03-19 15:00 - 16:30 | 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.

Nature Journaling Workshop
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Acquaint yourself with the natural world through a slow drawing and writing process. We unknowingly pass by so much beauty every day. Join our Nature Journaling Workshop and learn techniques to notice outdoor wonders that might otherwise be missed.
This workshop, geared for adults and teens, is co-sponsored with the Kestrel Trust. Space is limited and registration is required. Register at KestrelTrust.org/connect/events

Native Plants in the Early Nineteenth Century Garden
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Many gardeners today value both the beauty and environmental benefits of native American plants. New Englanders of the 1700s and 1800s also admired native plants alongside their favorite Old World flowers and shrubs. Join Christie Higginbottom, former coordinator of the historic horticulture program at Old Sturbridge Village, as she recommends a variety of native plants for the home garden with information about their historic use and cultivation.
This program is co-sponsored with the Pelham Historical Society.

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

Pelham Picks Up! A Weeklong Community Clean-up Event
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-26 | 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!

BOOK GROUP: Demon Copperhead
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
This month’s title is “Demon Copperhead” by Barbara Kingsolver. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.

Intro to iNaturalist for the 2026 City Nature Challenge and Pelham's First BioBlitz!
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Did you ever wonder how many species live in Pelham? There are probably too many to count, but in collaboration with iNaturalist and UMass, we’re going to see how many we can find over4 days in April!
Started in 2016 as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. This workshop, led by Melanie Radik of UMass, will introduce participants to iNaturalist and help you get started. Bring a smartphone or tablet with WIFI capability and the iNaturalist app installed. After an introduction in the Community Room, we’ll head outside and see what we can find right here on the library grounds.
The City Nature Challenge runs from April 24-27. You can learn more at https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2026-western-mass All observations found in Pelham will be automatically added to the Pelham project (link to follow soon), and results shared with the community. Let’s get out there and explore!

R.U.S.H. (Rise Up Singing in Harmony): An Open Singing Circle
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Pelham Library, 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, 01002, United States
Our free, open singing circle meets once a month in the Ramsdell room. Accompanied by at least one guitar, we sing requests out of the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks–and we have copies to share. Sometimes we bring snacks. Drop i or stay the whole time!
