Drop In Tech Help

Need Tech Support for FREE?Rich Vaden will be at the Greenfield Public Library on Thursday afternoons for free one-on-one tech support:Whether you need help using a device, accessing affordable internet, learning a new computer skill, or navigating online services, Rich......More

Need Tech Support for FREE?Rich Vaden will be at the Greenfield Public Library on Thursday afternoons for free one-on-one tech support:Whether you need help using a device, accessing affordable internet, learning a new computer skill, or navigating online services, Rich is here to help.Not able to make it on Thursdays? Make an appointment to meet with Rich at the Library or at his United Way office on Davis Street. Call (413) 584-3962 x111 to make an appointment.

Local History Room

FGPL Book Sale

Community Meeting Room, Conference Room

Kids' LEGO Club (drop-in)

Come be a part of the kids' GPL Lego Club!Legos will be available to play with in the Children's Room every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm. Complete one of the given challenges or make your own creation to be put on display until the next week. This program, made possible throu......More

Come be a part of the kids' GPL Lego Club!Legos will be available to play with in the Children's Room every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm. Complete one of the given challenges or make your own creation to be put on display until the next week. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and recommended for children age 3 .

Children's Activity Room

Library Foundation Meeting

Conference Room

Zine Club

recurring event on the first Monday of the month in the Makerspace from 5-7:40 PM for zine club

Makerspace

Cathedrals Documentary

Community Meeting Room

Italian conversation circle

Practice speaking Italian with a native language speaker and others who love the language in a relaxed atmosphere!Monica Pulchi is a native of Umbria (Italy) who has lived in western Massachusetts and Greenfield since 1992. Monica is often seen at the GPL in her role as......More

Practice speaking Italian with a native language speaker and others who love the language in a relaxed atmosphere!Monica Pulchi is a native of Umbria (Italy) who has lived in western Massachusetts and Greenfield since 1992. Monica is often seen at the GPL in her role as volunteer or with a local therapy dog organization that brings therapy dogs to visit with our patrons.

Local History Room

Book Babies

It’s time for Storytime, babies! Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for reading, lap bouncing, and singing on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. It’s a great way to meet other babies, new parents, and caregivers! Recommended ages for this 30-minute program are birth-18 months. F......More

It’s time for Storytime, babies! Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for reading, lap bouncing, and singing on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. It’s a great way to meet other babies, new parents, and caregivers! Recommended ages for this 30-minute program are birth-18 months. For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at [email protected] or call (413) 772-1544 x5104.This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Children's Activity Room

Talk to an Assessor!

City Assessor Jim Geisman is available to answer any questions you may have at the Greenfield Public Library the first Tuesday of each month in Study Room B. Come on by and have a chat with him!

Drop-in Scrabble at GPL

Spellmasters are invited to join a by-weekly game of Scrabble. Participants will be encouraged to put their word skills against another player, although bigger games will be allowed.This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Publ......More

Spellmasters are invited to join a by-weekly game of Scrabble. Participants will be encouraged to put their word skills against another player, although bigger games will be allowed.This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 12 and older.

2nd Floor Games Corner

Drop-In Knitting & Crochet

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters.Th......More

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters.This program is free and intended for ages 13 and up.

Makerspace

Toddler Time Story Time

Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Childrens's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Children’s Activity Room. Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months. For more infor......More

Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Childrens's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Children’s Activity Room. Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months. For more information, contact Ellen at [email protected] or call (413) 772-1544 x5104.This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Children's Activity Room

Community Conversations 413

Join us at the Greenfield Public Library on Wednesdays from 4:15 - 5:15 pm for “Community Conversations 413”, a casual weekly conversation group."Community Conversations 413" is a student-run initiative designed to support members of our community through conversations......More

Join us at the Greenfield Public Library on Wednesdays from 4:15 - 5:15 pm for “Community Conversations 413”, a casual weekly conversation group."Community Conversations 413" is a student-run initiative designed to support members of our community through conversations about current events, mental health and whatever is on our minds that day in a friendly environment. This program is open to both teens and adults.The name 'Community Conversations 413' reflects our belief that sharing our differences through dialogue enriches our community. By engaging in meaningful conversations, we can become more well-rounded individuals.For more information, please contact Teen Librarian Francesca Passiglia at 413-772-1544 or [email protected] the Community Conversations Hotline: This hotline, created by teens, for the community, attempts to make a space for political anxiety. Through recorded messages listeners can call in to hear teens’ aspirations, resources, good news, and much more.We’re currently recording messages. Email [email protected] if you are a teen looking to share your thoughts with the world. Teens can also drop in during our weekly meetings on Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15 in the Local History Room.

Local History Room

YPB program

Makerspace

Wednesday Night Writers Workshop

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will......More

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will take turns reading their work aloud, with a volunteer moderator leading the discussion. Writers aren’t allowed to talk while being critiqued.

Local History Room

Maintaining a Healthy Sourdough Starter in Your Home Kitchen

This program will describe in great detail what is a sourdough culture, some different types of sourdough starters, the tools and process require for maintaining a healthy sourdough culture in a home kitchen, the common errors people make, and how a starter is used in y......More

This program will describe in great detail what is a sourdough culture, some different types of sourdough starters, the tools and process require for maintaining a healthy sourdough culture in a home kitchen, the common errors people make, and how a starter is used in your favorite recipe. In addition to text and photos, I will have a couple starter samples that participants can see and smell, and everyone can take home a healthy starter and instructions.

Community Meeting Room

Drop In Tech Help

Need Tech Support for FREE?Rich Vaden will be at the Greenfield Public Library on Thursday afternoons for free one-on-one tech support:Whether you need help using a device, accessing affordable internet, learning a new computer skill, or navigating online services, Rich......More

Need Tech Support for FREE?Rich Vaden will be at the Greenfield Public Library on Thursday afternoons for free one-on-one tech support:Whether you need help using a device, accessing affordable internet, learning a new computer skill, or navigating online services, Rich is here to help.Not able to make it on Thursdays? Make an appointment to meet with Rich at the Library or at his United Way office on Davis Street. Call (413) 584-3962 x111 to make an appointment.

Local History Room

Greenfield Ukulele Players

Bring your ukulele and music stand, and join other afficianados for some music! All are welcome.

Conference Room

Staff Use

Community Meeting Room, Conference Room, Periodicals Lounge

Winter Farmers Market

Community Meeting Room, Conference Room, Periodicals Lounge