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Monday 10am - 8pm Tuesday 1pm - 8pm Wednesday 1pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 7pm Saturday 10am - 5pm

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Serving the Sunderland community with books, Internet access, DVDs, thoughtful programming and more. cover photo credit: SPL patron Tom Walsh

The Sunderland Public Library is a welcoming and lively center for lifelong learning, personal enrichment and community interaction. It is dedicated to serving Sunderland as a vital cultural resource and community center, and is cognizant of its role in promoting the value of reading and self expression to local youth. The Library responds to community needs as they evolve over time and strives to connect its users to ideas, to experiences and to others in the community and to the world at large.

10/24/2026

MBLC has added American Ancestors to the list of databases they offer to every library cardholder in Massachusetts. American Ancestors provides access to billions of genealogical records spanning the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond, including one of the most extensive online collections of early American genealogical records, the largest searchable collection of published genealogical research journals and magazines, and the only online source for records from Boston's Catholic Archdiocese

To access American Ancestors and all of the great research databases we offer, please visit: www.sunderlandpubliclibrary.org/databases

10/23/2026

Here is a sneak peak at one of the incredible items in the Friends of Sunderland Public Library's Annual Autumn Auction: The Mini Eric Carle Museum! Created by local artist Marge Barrett-Mills in conjunction with the The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, this handmade children's playhouse features Eric Carle's beloved artwork and characters. Stop by the library during our open hours to see it!

The Annual Autumn Auction will be held from Wednesday, November 4th - Wednesday, November 11th. Please stay tuned for links to the bidding site and more information.

10/22/2026

Teens are invited to party with us this Saturday! No matter who you are, you are invited to be yourself at the Monster's Ball.

10/21/2026

See what's new this week at the Sunderland Public Library at:

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There are three new movies and four new books.

The new movies this week are "The Madison: Season One," "Tulsa King: Season Three," and "The Edge of Seventeen."

10/14/2026

See what's new this week at the Sunderland Public Library at:

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There are one new bestseller, five new movies, one new children's book, and nine other new books.

The new bestseller this week is "The Unknown." The new movies this week include "Hocus Pocus: 25th Anniversary Edition," "Letty Lynton," and "The Isolate Thief."

10/13/2026

Learn how beavers’ teeth, jaws, and behaviors have adapted to shape their watery habitats and influence other species, with help from Amherst College students and natural history specimens at the Sunderland Public Library. Hands-on activities, trivia, and close-up looks at real beaver bones make t...

10/12/2026

Sunderland Public Library is closed today, but our digital collections are always available: https://www.sunderlandpubliclibrary.org/digital-collections

Watch a great movie on Kanopy, borrow a digital magazine through Libby, or learn a new crafting skill with Craftsy. We have so many ways to keep you busy, even when we are closed.

10/10/2026

There are a few spots left in our Forest Bathing workshop next week. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/forest

10/09/2026

Get ready for a spooky, inclusive dance party for tweens and teens ages 11–18!

Whether you’re neurodivergent, q***r, both, neither, or just looking for a place to have fun and be yourself, Monster’s Ball is for you.
-Dance the night away with a DJ
-Enjoy snacks and treats
-Show off your best costume in our costume contest
-Sing your heart out with karaoke

Take a break in our designated calm room if you need some quiet time away from the party

And plenty more spooky fun!

Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume, your most goth ensemble, or just wear whatever makes you feel comfortable.

Please register at: https://calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/monster

10/08/2026

Swampfield Historical Society: Town of Sunderland, MA presents another incredible local history program for us, this time focusing on our local bridges. Join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 6:30 pm.

Address

20 School Street
Sunderland, MA
01375

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 8pm
Tuesday	1pm - 8pm
Wednesday	1pm - 8pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14136652642

Website

http://www.sunderlandpubliclibrary.org/

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