The Friends of the Greenfield Public Library

06/16/2026

Library Closed for Juneteenth
The Greenfield Public Library will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth. We will reopen on Saturday, June 20, at 9:30 am. Check us out 24/7 at greenfieldpubliclibrary.org for e-books, audiobooks, movie streaming, music, and research fun.

06/13/2026

Local Linocuts: create a handmade stamp, Thursday, June 18, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join local artist Danielle Lucier on Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 pm, and learn how to make a linocut design based on your favorite local landmark, business, or icon and print it into a custom fabric patch or print. All materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome.
This class is part of our Summer Roundhouse Series. Participants are encouraged to use the skills they’ve learned to make a project to enter at this fall’s Franklin County Fair. We will hold sessions in mid-August to assist with framing and entering arts and crafts into the Roundhouse. Participants may also use the Makerspace and classroom materials throughout the summer.
This program, made possible thanks to a grant from the Greenfield Local Cultural Council and the Franklin County Fair , is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+. No experience is necessary.
Pre-registration is encouraged: https://greenfieldpl.libcal.com/event/16921901
For more information please contact librarian Francesca: [email protected] or 413-772-1544 x5120

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Join the Greenfield Public Library for a summer of mystery and suspense! Our Adult Summer Reading program, "Return to Camp Readmore," runs from Monday, June 1, through August 31, bringing you a fresh slate of fun activities.

This Year’s Theme is Mysteries & Thrillers! We're leaning into the shadows with a theme focused on edge-of-your-seat reads:
Recommendations in Zine Format: Forget boring lists! Look out for our curated book recommendations and lists provided in cool, handcrafted zine format.
Track Your Progress: All participants will receive a badge tracker to help monitor reading progress.

Win an Amazon Kindle!
We have two Amazon Kindles up for grabs this summer—one for our readers and one for our creators.

To put you in the mood for summer, listen to our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY0ORh3gCOlkcgbTsm-4eTaxOkk8l6q8v&si=4N5U8hO1y7ja2g4h

06/12/2026

Have a favorite sweater that has a hole? Jeans with a torn out knee? Canvas bag that is losing its handle? A button that has come off?

Bring your clean item to the GPL Makerspace on the third Tuesday of the month between 2:00 - 3:30 pm, and let us brainstorm a solution to mend your item that you can do! We will help you figure out the fix and maybe even get you started on your way to mending your item. We have sewing machines, simple hand sewing tools for basic mending repairs. Participants are expected to have basic sewing skills.

Pre-registration is preferred, and drop-ins are welcome. Email us at [email protected] to tell us what you plan to bring to the mending clinic.

For more information, contact Nancy Little at [email protected] or call (413) 772-1544.

This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 14 and up.

06/10/2026

Pop-Up Library at Franklin County Pride Festival, Saturday June 13, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Energy Park
The Greenfield Public Library will be at the Franklin County Pride Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 12:30 - 4:00 pm. Come chat with the library about our upcoming summer programs and our favorite LGBTQ+ reads! There will be giveaways, library card sign-ups, and a chance to learn what’s new at the library, all while supporting your local LGBTQ+ community. You can also celebrate World Knit Day at the pop-up with librarian knitters Pamela & Delia.

Learn more about the Franklin County Pride Parade at their website: https://www.franklincountypride.org/.

This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to all.

06/09/2026

Join us at the Greenfield Public Library on June 16 at 5:30 p.m. for Bookends, an intergenerational book group—open to anyone 13–130! We'll be reading "Food Rules" by Michael Pollan. This is a preliminary meeting for anyone who would like to be paired with a reading partner in advance of our full book group meeting in August. RSVP here: gccfor.me/bookends-kickoff

06/09/2026

Our last meeting of the Tween Advisory Board for the summer is this Wednesday, the 10th, and we'll be celebrating! Stop by and join us for snacks and lemonade making!

06/09/2026