After-Hours Library Rave: Ice Cream Party

Whether you love to read, craft, game, or snack, this After Hour Library Rave is for you! This month’ we’ll have a well-stocked ice cream sundae bar so you can build your own sweet treat! We’ll also have two Nintendo Switches set up for gaming and a crafts to create! EXCLUSIVELY for ages 10+. Registration … Continued

Meet the Bees! Beekeeping and Candle Making for Kids

Join us during February break for a very special program where registered kiddos and their caretakers will get to learn all about bees, beekeeping, honey, make their own hand-rolled candles, and more! Apiarist Nora Neale is bringing her beekeeping expertise to the library for two very special sessions. This program is intended for kids and … Continued

Metal Working for YAs: Make a Copper Nightlight

Make a hand-punched metal night light!  Metalworker and artist Heather Beck returns to teach how to make a unique, personalized night light.  We’ll take a thin copper or brass sheet, punch through a design or pattern, then shape and attach it to a nightlight that you can take home and plug into the wall.  See … 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

Read to a Poodle

Have your child treat Quill the poodle to a special story time – read by your emerging reader! Bright Spot therapy dog and his trainer Mary will visit the Palmer Library on Thursday  February 19th. Sign up for a chance to read one or more books or chapters to a friendly, furry listener. Bring your favorite … Continued

Music For Munchkins

New for February! For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups – drop in for and easy-going 30 minutes of favorite children’s songs! This program meets on Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00am in the Community Room. Registration is not required. Great musical fun!

biblio+ Streaming Video

We’re excited to announce that biblio+ streaming video service is now available for free and unlimited access with your Palmer Public Library card! Visit https://biblioplus.com/register to register. biblio+ is a video streaming service available on any device. With a focus on high-quality films and TV from around the world, biblio+ gives library patrons access to … Continued

Teen Scene

Looking for a fun way to unwind after school?  High school students ages 12+ are invited to Teen Scene every Tuesday from 2–5pm at the public library! Hop on the bus from PHS and head over for an afternoon filled with snacks, music, movies, games, and more. It’s the perfect spot to relax, hang out … Continued

Mah Jongg Club

The club will meet every Monday from 12:30-3:30pm in the Community Room. This club will play the American version of Mah Jongg and follow the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) rules. Have you ever wanted to learn Mah Jongg? Haven’t played in years and would like to?  Drop in and join us for this newly … Continued

Get Crafting with Creativebug

Visit Creativebug, at https://www.creativebug.com/lib/palmerlibrary Looking for some homemade gift ideas? Use your Palmer Library card number to access Creativebug for 1000’s of craft videos and artistic inspiration! Not a resident of Palmer? No problem. Ask a librarian for guest access on a library computer.