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Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality On View at The Holyoke Public Library June 24 - July 23, 2026 On the First Floor - Open to all during Library hours. This 6-panel exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute explores Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895, examining his escape from slavery, his work as an abolitionist, and his relentless fight for equality for all individuals during the Jim Crow era. Supplementary videos, original documents, and much more: [qr code].https://holyokelibrary.org/history-room-news-events Holyoke History Room

Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality

A 6-panel exhibit on view on the First Floor from June 24 – July 23. Visit anytime during Library open hours. For more information.

Promotional flyer for free Technology Classes and Tech Support at the Holyoke Public Library Computer Classroom (3rd floor). Classes take place every other Monday from 10:00–11:00 AM and tech support from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, running June 1 through July 13. Topics include computer basics, Windows operating systems, internet basics, online safety, avoiding misinformation, email basics, career search skills, and Google Workspace. The flyer features a realistic photo of a staff member helping an older adult use a laptop in a library setting.

Tech Hub Classes & Tech Support

Learn computer skills and get help with your tech.

Family Movie Afternoon

a background of yellow flowers with text in front: Tuesday/Martes June/Junio 30th July/Julio 7th 14th 21st & 28th 2PM All Ages/Todos Los Edades - CFCE Spanish Storytime Monday/Lunes July/Julio 6th 13th 20th & 27th 4:00 PM Ages/Edades 2-5 July/Julio Story Times/ Horas de cuento

July Story Times

Teen Scene at the Library Wednesdays at 2:00. Come join in an activity every week on early release day.  Arts, games, movies and more.  Email Robin the Teen Librarian at rsiniaho@holyokelibrary.org for more info.

Teen Scene at the Library

Drop-in Genealogy Lab Laboratorio de Genealogía June 24, July 22, 2:30 - 5:00 PM 24 de junio, 22 de julio 2:30 -5:00 PM 2:30-4:30: Hillary Schau, 3:00-5:00: Iris Alicea Flores (also has expertise with Spanish-language resources) Get tips for getting started or going deeper with your family history research!¡Obtenga consejos para empezar o profundizar en la investigación de su historia familiar! Family Search, Ancestry, Roots Magic, HeritageQuest. Holyoke History Room, Holyoke Public Library

Free Drop In Genealogy Lab

July 22

(we’re taking August off and will start month labs again on September 23)

Located in the Computer Classroom

grid of photos and event times: Drop-in Games and Chess Club (every Friday) Yoga 10-11a.m. 6/30 Bigfoot, UFO’s & Conspiracies 1-3:30p.m. 6/27 Death Cafe 2-3:30p.m. 6/26 Movie Night Honey I Shrunk The Kids 6/25 3-5p.m.

June in Adult Services

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Interior view of the Holyoke Public Library's History Room with wooden tables, chairs, and bookshelves filled with historical archives and resources.

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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.

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Family Movie Night! Every month. All are welcome.

Snacks available!

Thursday,June 25th at 3:00pm / Jueves, 25 de Junio a las 3pm
Movie showing/Película Honey I Shrunk the Kids (1989)
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Free Computer/Tech Tutoring at the Holyoke Library!

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