Holmes Public Library

05/31/2026

Join us tomorrow, at 11am for Peonies 101 with guest speaker Stephani Teran from Peaceful pines Farm and Floral. Learn how to grow your own peonies and use them in beautiful arrangements!

05/26/2026

Join us Monday, June 1st, at 11am for Peonies 101 with guest speaker Stephani Teran from Peaceful pines Farm and Floral. Learn how to grow your own peonies and use them in beautiful arrangements!

05/20/2026

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with The Holmes Public Library. This program is proudly supported by the Friends of the Holmes Public Library!

Register and ask questions of the author here:

https://libraryc.org/holmespubliclibrary/161466

05/18/2026

Don't forget to register for our upcoming Virtual Author Talk with Nir Eyal tomorrow at 2pm! If you can't make it, don't worry you can watch the author talk anytime and any day you prefer, but if you have questions for Nir you must register before the event!

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Holmes Public Library!

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/holmespubliclibrary/160843

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

05/17/2026

Join us tomorrow, Monday May 18th, at 11AM for a discussion on Biodiversity with Native Plants hosted by Amy Meltzer. Amy is Co-Chair of the Steering Committee of the Massachusetts Pollinator Network, is an active member of Grow Native Massachusetts, and is on the Elders Climate Action Research Team. She has been researching and growing native plants for over twelve years.

This program is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Holmes Public Library!

05/14/2026

Join us Monday May 18th at 11AM for a discussion on Biodiversity with Native Plants hosted by Amy Meltzer. Amy is Co-Chair of the Steering Committee of the Massachusetts Pollinator Network, is an active member of Grow Native Massachusetts, and is on the Elders Climate Action Research Team. She has been researching and growing native plants for over twelve years.

This program is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Holmes Public Library!

05/12/2026

The library will be temporarily closed from 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, May 13th, for staff training. If you absolutely need assistance during this time, please ring the bell so we can assist you.

05/12/2026

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible… was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. Join us
Tuesday, May 19th at 2 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Holmes Public Library.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Holmes Public Library!

Register and ask questions of the author here: https://libraryc.org/holmespubliclibrary/160843

What if the only thing standing between you and the seemingly impossible…was belief? This is the question posed by bestselling author Nir Eyal in his new work, Beyond Belief. 

05/09/2026

We are happy to announce that the Friends of the Holmes Public Library Book Sale will take place on June 6th, and it will run through the 13th. If you are looking to get rid of, gently used books, CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays, etc. please feel free to donate them to the Book Sale. The library is accepting donations starting today! All money raised at the Friends Book Sale is used to fund library programs!

Join us for the 2026 Book Sale!

05/06/2026

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel, The Lion Women of Tehran on Thursday, May 7th at 7 PM ET via digital live-stream in partnership with the Holmes Public Library.

Click the link to sign up and ask Marjan up to 2 questions! https://libraryc.org/holmespubliclibrary/160840

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Holmes Public Library!