Storytimes near Gale Free Library

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Get ready for a story time double feature! For one morning only, Mr. Kevin and Miss Rachel will be performing a special story time show including stories, singing, dancing, and more from your two favorite librarians.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

“Watercolors and Photo Art by Mary and John Zywar” Light refreshments will be served.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Cool off on a hot Friday afternoon with some gaming in the program room. Board games and a Nintendo Switch will be available!Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Sit and knit (or crochet) in company! Monday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 PMWe are offering two options for meeting:In-person in the Program Room of the Library or Online via Zoom (if you would like to join the online meeting, please call the Reference desk at 508 210-5569).

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

It's everyone's favorite Central American amphibian! Make your very own axolotl buddy out of beads to carry with you wherever you go!This craft is for ages 7 and up. Summer crafts are available while space and supplies last.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

You’ve probably heard that it's smart to "eat the rainbow. " Colorful foods tend to be packed with nutrients, and eating a wide variety of colors is even better! Let’s dig into these vibrant, healthy, everyday recipes we love using in our own kitchens.

Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St, Holden, MA, 01520

Learn about some of the birds of prey native to the Holden area! Birds of prey, also known as raptors, are hunting birds that boast the best eyesight and sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. This presentation will include five live birds!Thank you to the Holden Cultural Council for sponsoring this event.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join us for our Ukulele Group! Whether you are new to the ukulele or more advanced, we welcome you to join this group, where you can play together, learn from each other, and have fun! Each month, we offer two Wednesday night sessions--come to either or both! If you are new to the group, please contact the Reference Desk to let us know you’ll be attending.

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520, Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join Miss Rachel for songs, short picture book stories, and more. This story time will focus on routine, repetition and early literacy skills like ABC’s and 123’sThis program is for ages 2 and under. If there is rain or extreme heat, story times will be in the Program Room on the second floor.

Zoom

Politics and Polemics – We’ll look at examples of writers responding to current events, and discuss what makes some responses “political” and others “polemical”. Registration required.

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520, Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join Mr. Kevin for lots of laughs and fun stories! This story time will focus on picture book stories, and include some games or activities, and of course Mr. Kevin’s great sense of humor!This program is for ages 3-6. If there is rain or extreme heat, story times will be in the Program Room on the second floor.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Come join us for summer Lego club! We will be building pieces for our end-of-summer Big G Amusement Park. Come with your family, grab a bin of legos and build with us, no registration necessary. Ages 4+.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Sit and knit (or crochet) in company! Monday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 PMWe are offering two options for meeting:In-person in the Program Room of the Library or Online via Zoom (if you would like to join the online meeting, please call the Reference desk at 508 210-5569).

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join Community Connections for a roaring good time finding dinosaurs on the lawn! This program helps increase social, fine and gross motor and problem solving skills, and is a fun way to build vocabulary!This program is recommended for ages 2 to 5.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

The Classics Book Group we’ll be discussing "Madame Bovary" by Gustave Flaubert. Copies of the book can be picked up at the Reference desk. Registration required.  

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520, Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join Miss Rachel for songs, short picture book stories, and more. This story time will focus on routine, repetition and early literacy skills like ABC’s and 123’sThis program is for ages 2 and under. If there is rain or extreme heat, story times will be in the Program Room on the second floor.

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520, Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join Mr. Kevin for lots of laughs and fun stories! This story time will focus on picture book stories, and include some games or activities, and of course Mr. Kevin’s great sense of humor!This program is for ages 3-6. If there is rain or extreme heat, story times will be in the Program Room on the second floor.

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Henry the Juggler is considered armed (and legged) and dangerous. He is known to cause spontaneous outbursts of laughter. Witness his juggling show to see for yourself!Thank you to the Holden Cultural Council for sponsoring this event.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Cool off on a hot Friday afternoon with some gaming in the program room. Board games and a Nintendo Switch will be available!Children ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Sit and knit (or crochet) in company! Monday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 PMWe are offering two options for meeting:In-person in the Program Room of the Library or Online via Zoom (if you would like to join the online meeting, please call the Reference desk at 508 210-5569).

Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main St, Holden, MA, 01520

This magic show from the Nickelodeon award-winning entertainer Mike Bent is sure to captivate and entertain all ages. You may even end up on stage as part of the magic!Thank you to the Holden Cultural Council for sponsoring this event.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

One of our exhibiting artists, John Zywar, will read a number of poems related to his asylum photography project, as well as additional poems of his that have been published. He will also discuss his approach to publishing for both poetry and photo art in literary magazines.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

We meet on the last Wednesday night of each month,  from 6-7:30pm.  For more information, or to register, reach out to us at the Reference Desk! (508-210-5569). This program is intended for adult patrons of all abilities, from beginner to pro.

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520, Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join Miss Rachel for songs, short picture book stories, and more. This story time will focus on routine, repetition and early literacy skills like ABC’s and 123’sThis program is for ages 2 and under. If there is rain or extreme heat, story times will be in the Program Room on the second floor.

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520, Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join Mr. Kevin for lots of laughs and fun stories! This story time will focus on picture book stories, and include some games or activities, and of course Mr. Kevin’s great sense of humor!This program is for ages 3-6. If there is rain or extreme heat, story times will be in the Program Room on the second floor.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Come join us for summer Lego club! We will be building pieces for our end-of-summer Big G Amusement Park. Come with your family, grab a bin of legos and build with us, no registration necessary. Ages 4+.

Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Sit and knit (or crochet) in company! Monday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 PMWe are offering two options for meeting:In-person in the Program Room of the Library or Online via Zoom (if you would like to join the online meeting, please call the Reference desk at 508 210-5569).

Library Lawn, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520, Program Room, Gale Free Library, 23 Highland Street, Holden, MA, 01520

Join us to make a beautiful and unique sand art bottle. This craft is best for ages 5 and up. Summer crafts are available while space and supplies last.