Holiday Gift Wrap Station

Monday, December 8th through Saturday, December 27th, during our open hours, bring in your holiday gifts to wrap at the holiday gift wrap station near our main circulation desk. At this free, self-serve station, you’ll find bows, tape, wrapping paper, and scissors. ......More

Monday, December 8th through Saturday, December 27th, during our open hours, bring in your holiday gifts to wrap at the holiday gift wrap station near our main circulation desk. At this free, self-serve station, you’ll find bows, tape, wrapping paper, and scissors. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-gift-wrap-station-16/

Throughout the Building Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Tots and Tykes Playtime

Join us in the Imagination Station for our Tots and Tykes playgroup - a program for caregivers and their littles to meet and play with one another in in the Library. The program is open to caregivers and their littles to participate in pre-set activities in our Imagin......More

Join us in the Imagination Station for our Tots and Tykes playgroup - a program for caregivers and their littles to meet and play with one another in in the Library. The program is open to caregivers and their littles to participate in pre-set activities in our Imagination Station. The activities vary week to week, so be sure to check in often to see what we have to offer. This drop-in group meets every Monday from 10:00 to 11:30 and is best for the littlest members of the community, but older siblings are also welcome! We hope to see you there! https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tots-and-tykes-playtime-76/

Imagination Station Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Mah Jongg Club

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 formed, weekly club!  Beginners will g......More

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 formed, weekly club!  Beginners will get help from Joyce, a local Mah Jongg enthusiast and teacher.  The club will primarily meet in the Community Room.  If the Community Room has another event, the club will relocate for that day to another area of the library. Mah Jongg is a 4-person game of strategy and skill that originated in China. There are many versions of this game, with the American version enjoying popularity in the U.S. today. Learning to play involves getting familiar with the tiles, learning the specifics of dealing & play, and especially learning to decipher and become familiar with the official card of playable hands released annually by the NMJL. Please bring your own Mah Jongg set and current NMJL card if you have them.  Questions? Call Amy at (413)283-3330, ext. 121. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mah-jongg-club-14/

Community Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Fall Book Buddy Story Time

Join us this summer for a story time program for you and a buddy! Bring along your favorite stuffie or a real life friend and share stories and a snack every week. This program is open to families of all ages and will be held in the youth room every week. Registrati......More

Join us this summer for a story time program for you and a buddy! Bring along your favorite stuffie or a real life friend and share stories and a snack every week. This program is open to families of all ages and will be held in the youth room every week. Registration is required so we have enough snacks and drinks for all of our library friends. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fall-book-buddy-story-time-62/

Imagination Station Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Teen Scene

Looking for a fun way to unwind after school?  High school students 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 s......More

Looking for a fun way to unwind after school?  High school students 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 with friends, and enjoy everything the library has to offer. *You do not have to be a PHS student to attend, you do have to be a PHS student to ride the bus!* https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-scene-10/

Throughout the Building Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

J.R. Greene Slideshow of the 2026 Quabbin History Calendar

Join us on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30PM for a slideshow presentation by local author J.R. Greene of the 2026 Quabbin History Calendar - Forty-First Annual Limited Edition. This calendar is illustrated with 12 NEW scenes of the valley towns that were flooded to mak......More

Join us on Tuesday, December 9th at 6:30PM for a slideshow presentation by local author J.R. Greene of the 2026 Quabbin History Calendar - Forty-First Annual Limited Edition. This calendar is illustrated with 12 NEW scenes of the valley towns that were flooded to make the Quabbin Reservoir. Calendar images, from the collection of J.R. Greene, include photos from East Barre, Coldbrook Springs & West Rutland. Copies of the 2026 calendar and the author’s books on the Quabbin Reservoir will be available for sale and signing. This program is free to attend and registration is not required. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/j-r-greene-slideshow-of-the-2026-quabbin-history-calendar/

Community Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Drop In Craft

Anytime you visit the library, come on down to the youth room to see our weekly Drop-In Craft! These kits will contain everything you need to make the craft and there is no registration required. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so do not wait......More

Anytime you visit the library, come on down to the youth room to see our weekly Drop-In Craft! These kits will contain everything you need to make the craft and there is no registration required. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so do not wait! https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-craft-221/

Imagination Station Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Take and Bake Brownie in a Mug

Register for a tasty treat that can keep you warm on a cold or snowy day! This brownie in a mug kit comes with the ingredients you need to make an individual size brownie in a microwave. Registration for this event opens on December 3rd, and kits will be ready for pi......More

Register for a tasty treat that can keep you warm on a cold or snowy day! This brownie in a mug kit comes with the ingredients you need to make an individual size brownie in a microwave. Registration for this event opens on December 3rd, and kits will be ready for pick up starting on December 10th in the youth room. There are a limited number of kits available, so please do not wait to register for your kit today! For youth ages 10 - 14. Please register. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-and-bake-brownie-in-a-mug/

Imagination Station Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Take and Make Cookies and Cocoa Kit

Register today for a take and make kit sweet treat! This kit contains everything you need to cozy up with some cookies and hot cocoa to keep you warm this winter. This program is intended for kiddos and their caretakers.  Registration is required for this program as ......More

Register today for a take and make kit sweet treat! This kit contains everything you need to cozy up with some cookies and hot cocoa to keep you warm this winter. This program is intended for kiddos and their caretakers.  Registration is required for this program as supplies are limited. Pickup starts on December 11th at the youth desk. See you then! https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/take-and-make-cookies-and-cocoa-kit-2/

Imagination Station Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Community Wellness

Looking for help with: Housing? Problematic Substance Abuse? Mental Health? Food Insecurity? Domestic Violence? Health Insurance? Anything else? Join The Palmer Public Library, The Palmer Police D.A.R.T. team, and a group of public health professionals and ......More

Looking for help with: Housing? Problematic Substance Abuse? Mental Health? Food Insecurity? Domestic Violence? Health Insurance? Anything else? Join The Palmer Public Library, The Palmer Police D.A.R.T. team, and a group of public health professionals and see how we can help. Free lunch included!  No specific needs but just want to stop by and meet us and have some lunch? Stop by!  https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-wellness-38/

Community Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Tech Help Open Hours

Got tech problems? We got tech solutions! Drop by any time between noon and closing on Friday afternoons to get advice for your device. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tech-help-open-hours-39/

Thorndike Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Holiday Gift Wrap Station

Monday, December 8th through Saturday, December 27th, during our open hours, bring in your holiday gifts to wrap at the holiday gift wrap station near our main circulation desk. At this free, self-serve station, you’ll find bows, tape, wrapping paper, and scissors. ......More

Monday, December 8th through Saturday, December 27th, during our open hours, bring in your holiday gifts to wrap at the holiday gift wrap station near our main circulation desk. At this free, self-serve station, you’ll find bows, tape, wrapping paper, and scissors. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-gift-wrap-station-18/

Throughout the Building Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Tots and Tykes Playtime

Join us in the Imagination Station for our Tots and Tykes playgroup - a program for caregivers and their littles to meet and play with one another in in the Library. The program is open to caregivers and their littles to participate in pre-set activities in our Imagin......More

Join us in the Imagination Station for our Tots and Tykes playgroup - a program for caregivers and their littles to meet and play with one another in in the Library. The program is open to caregivers and their littles to participate in pre-set activities in our Imagination Station. The activities vary week to week, so be sure to check in often to see what we have to offer. This drop-in group meets every Monday from 10:00 to 11:30 and is best for the littlest members of the community, but older siblings are also welcome! We hope to see you there! https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tots-and-tykes-playtime-77/

Imagination Station Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Mah Jongg Club

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 formed, weekly club!  Beginners will g......More

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 formed, weekly club!  Beginners will get help from Joyce, a local Mah Jongg enthusiast and teacher.  The club will primarily meet in the Community Room.  If the Community Room has another event, the club will relocate for that day to another area of the library. Mah Jongg is a 4-person game of strategy and skill that originated in China. There are many versions of this game, with the American version enjoying popularity in the U.S. today. Learning to play involves getting familiar with the tiles, learning the specifics of dealing & play, and especially learning to decipher and become familiar with the official card of playable hands released annually by the NMJL. Please bring your own Mah Jongg set and current NMJL card if you have them.  Questions? Call Amy at (413)283-3330, ext. 121. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mah-jongg-club-15/

Community Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Fall Book Buddy Story Time

Join us this summer for a story time program for you and a buddy! Bring along your favorite stuffie or a real life friend and share stories and a snack every week. This program is open to families of all ages and will be held in the youth room every week. Registrati......More

Join us this summer for a story time program for you and a buddy! Bring along your favorite stuffie or a real life friend and share stories and a snack every week. This program is open to families of all ages and will be held in the youth room every week. Registration is required so we have enough snacks and drinks for all of our library friends. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fall-book-buddy-story-time-63/

Imagination Station Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Teen Scene

Looking for a fun way to unwind after school?  High school students 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 s......More

Looking for a fun way to unwind after school?  High school students 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 with friends, and enjoy everything the library has to offer. *You do not have to be a PHS student to attend, you do have to be a PHS student to ride the bus!* https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-scene-11/

Throughout the Building Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Youth Advisory Board

Become a part of your library community by joining the Youth Advisory Board. We will meet regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 - 5:30pm to help improve the library experience, plan programs and events, recommend library items, and more. F......More

Become a part of your library community by joining the Youth Advisory Board. We will meet regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 4:30 - 5:30pm to help improve the library experience, plan programs and events, recommend library items, and more. For ages 10+.  https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/youth-advisory-board-35/

Three Rivers Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Drop In Craft

Anytime you visit the library, come on down to the youth room to see our weekly Drop-In Craft! These kits will contain everything you need to make the craft and there is no registration required. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so do not wait......More

Anytime you visit the library, come on down to the youth room to see our weekly Drop-In Craft! These kits will contain everything you need to make the craft and there is no registration required. The program operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so do not wait! https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-craft-222/

Imagination Station Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Crafternoons for Adults - Miniature Felt Penguin

Join us in our Community Room for these fun, adults-only, in-person craft projects! The December craft project will be creating a miniature felt penguin! Space is limited and registration is required. Ages 18+. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar......More

Join us in our Community Room for these fun, adults-only, in-person craft projects! The December craft project will be creating a miniature felt penguin! Space is limited and registration is required. Ages 18+. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crafternoons-for-adults-miniature-felt-penguin/

Community Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

MCB Book Club

Join us for our newest book club at the library, where kids can win prizes by reading! ​​​Created by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, the 2025-2026 Student Reading Challenge will push you out of your reading comfort zone. Every month provides a new challenge to ......More

Join us for our newest book club at the library, where kids can win prizes by reading! ​​​Created by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, the 2025-2026 Student Reading Challenge will push you out of your reading comfort zone. Every month provides a new challenge to complete, and this book club invites you and your friends to come and chat about the book you chose for the program. Oh, and we have snacks, too. The more you read, the more you can win. Kiddos that read four, eight, and twelve months will be eligible to win small prizes that we have at the Library for you to collect. If you were interested in winning larger prizes, please fil out this form with the MCB themselves, and you will be entered into their monthly raffle for the larger prizes. December's challenge is to read a book recommended to you by a friend. We will be meeting December 17th from 4:00 to 5:00 to have snacks and drinks, and to chat with other kids who are participating in the challenge. Stop on by! https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mcb-book-club-4/

Three Rivers Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069

Nintendo Games and Cocoa

On December 17th from 4:30 - 6:30pm, bring your Nintendo Switch (or borrow one from the library) and join us for a fun night of gaming. Show off your Animal Crossing Island, try your hand at Mario Party mini games, or race your friends at Mario Kart all while sipping ......More

On December 17th from 4:30 - 6:30pm, bring your Nintendo Switch (or borrow one from the library) and join us for a fun night of gaming. Show off your Animal Crossing Island, try your hand at Mario Party mini games, or race your friends at Mario Kart all while sipping hot cocoa and tea. For ages 10+. Please register. https://palmerlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/nintendo-games-and-cocoa/

Community Room Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer, MA, 01069