Our Seed Library is Open!
Stop by our library before you head to the store to purchase seeds! Our seed library is now open and located on the first floor, behind our main circulation desk. Happy planting!
Celtic Chocolate
Adults – Chocolatier Kim Larkin is coming for a celebration of all things Irish! Please join us for this special St. Patrick’s Day presentation by Kim Larkin, commercial chocolatier of Klassic Kreations, as she celebrates Ireland, Irish chocolate pioneers and interesting Celtic lore. The Book of Kells artistry, famous Irish authors and the history of … Continued
Obsolete Tech Collection Drive
Do you have older audio/visual equipment (in good/working condition) that you no longer want or need? If so, please consider donating it to the Palmer Public Library. We’re hoping to add some obsolete technology to our Library of Things collection. Library cardholders will be able to borrow them and have access to their old recordings. … Continued
Teacup & Saucer Collection Drive
Do you have a teacup and saucer set that you no longer want or need? If so, please consider donating it to the Palmer Public Library. No chips or cracks please. Drop off at 2nd floor Reference Desk please. We’re adding 24 sets of teacups & saucers to our Library of Things collection!Library cardholders can … Continued
2025 Tax Forms Now Available
2025 federal & state tax forms have arrived! You can find them on the display just past our main desk, across from the staircase. Learn more about free (for those who meet the eligibility requirements) tax preparation assistance by contacting: Valley Opportunity Council: (413) 552-1554 or Springfield Partners for Community Action: (413) 263-6500 For more … Continued
Open Tech Help Hours
If you have tech questions the library can help! Stop into the Thorndike Room on any Friday from 12 – 2 with your devices and questions, and our tech specialist Aidan can help! They can help with things like: accessing email, setup of a new device, learning why your phone does that weird thing, and … Continued
Legal Resources
Here are helpful links and resources that can assist you with your legal information needs. COURT SERVICE CENTERS (CSS) Court Service Centers help people navigate the court system. Centers are available to all court users without lawyers, and there are no income or immigration status requirements. All of the services in the Court Service Centers … Continued
We Deliver!
Can’t make it to the library? We can bring your books (and more) right to your doorstep! We deliver to Palmer and neighboring towns. To learn more about our Outreach Services or to get started, please email Sandy Burke or call her at 413-283-3330, ext. 124.
We’re Going Fine-Free!
No more late fees on any Palmer items! That’s right, library fees are a thing of the past! As of now, we are no longer charging fees on any items owned by our library or returned at our library. For more information, check out our Fine-Free FAQ below: Why have you decided to stop charging … Continued
Antiracism Statement
The Palmer Public Library stands in solidarity with those seeking to eradicate police violence against Black people and unequivocally joins the American Library Association and public libraries across the country in supporting the call for racial justice. Libraries have a long history of advocating for marginalized people and opposing ignorance and prejudice, and we are … Continued