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!
The Holyoke Public Library Corporation is a private, non-profit corporation, incorporated in 1870, governed by a thirteen member Board of Directors. Seven "member directors" are elected at the annual meeting of the members. Six "City Directors" are chosen by the Mayor of the City of Holyoke and approved by Holyoke City Council. The officers and member directors are elected at the corporation’s annual meeting in October.
The purpose of the Corporation is to maintain and operate a public library in the City of Holyoke, Massachusetts and to carry out such activities and programs in furtherance of such purpose as may be consistent with the Public Law adopted by the General Court of Massachusetts on April 20, 1870, by which the Corporation was organized.
The Board of Directors meets monthly, on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 at 250 Chestnut St.
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