Notice: Scheduled Tech Upgrade – Beginning on Monday, July 28, our library will undergo a scheduled technology upgrade. During this time, some services may be slower or temporarily unavailable due to staff and public computer downtime. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our systems. Our physical collection and inperson services will still be available. Please ask staff if you need help during this time. Thank you for your understanding!

Aviso: Actualización Tecnológica Programada – En la próxima semana, comenzando el lunes 28 de julio, nuestra biblioteca realizará una actualización tecnológica. Durante este periodo, algunos servicios pueden estar más lentos o temporalmente no disponibles debido a la interrupción en las computadoras del personal y el publico. Agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos para mejorar nuestros sistemas. Nuestra colección física y la atención en persona estarán disponibles. No dude en pedir ayuda al personal si la necesita. ¡Gracias por su comprensión!

Welcome to the Holyoke Public Library

The mission of the Holyoke Public Library is to provide the citizens of Holyoke with the tools and opportunities to improve themselves and their quality of life while promoting literacy, the enjoyment of reading and life-long learning through the provision of equal access to library materials, services, facilities, technology, up-to-date resources and programs to meet the educational, informational, social, cultural, and recreational needs for residents of all ages and abilities in the City of Holyoke and surrounding areas.

Library Hours

June 2025 - August 2025

Mon-Thur: 8:30am-6:00pm
Friday and Saturday: 8:30am-4:00pm
Closed Sundays, select Saturday, & Holidays

COMPUTERS SHUT DOWN 30 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING TIME

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSING AT 3PM ON FRIDAY JULY 25TH

Holyoke History Room Hours
The History Room has more limited hours than the rest of the Library.
Please click here for details

IF CITY HALL CLOSES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE HOLYOKE LIBRARY IS ALSO CLOSED.

Chakras Program for Adults

Registration is Required

Chakras Program for Adults on Tuesday 8-19 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm in the community room!

Therapy Dog Visits with Maki!

Make sure to registar for a 15 minute slot!

Maki Visits on Mondays during the summer from 3pm-4:30pm! Make sure to register!

Maki Visits on Mondays during the summer! Make sure to call to sign up!

Summer Chess Club!

Summer Chess Club located on the 4th floor from 3:30pm to 5:30pm!

Chess Club on the 4th floor from 3:30pm-5:30pm

History Room:

Regular Reading Room Open Hours:

Tuesdays 10-2 & 3-6 / Wed. & Thurs. 10-4

Closed most Mondays and Fridays. Check here for any upcoming closures and Collection Information.

Tech Tutoring

Free Computer/Tech Tutoring at the Holyoke Library!

¡Tutoría gratuita de tecnología en la biblioteca de Holyoke!

Family Movie Night!/¡Noche de Películas para Familias!

Every month. All are welcome. / Todos los meses. Todos están bienvenidos.

¡Meriendas desponsibles! / Snacks available!

Thursday, August 21st at 4pm / Jueves el 21 de Agosto a las 4pm:Pelicula/Movie: A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow up Timmy Turner!
Visit the calendar to see what's showing next month / Visita el calendario para ver que presentación va a ver el próximo mes.