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Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm Thursday 9:30am - 8pm Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 4pm

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06/01/2026

Crafters, mark your calendars! June’s Adult Take-Home Craft will be available beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2! June’s craft is a “Special Gift Bag.” As supplies are limited, crafts are one per person.

05/30/2026

See what's new this week at the Gale Free Library at:

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There are four new bestsellers, three new movies, one new audiobook, and 73 other new books.

The new bestsellers this week include "The Brothers McKay," "The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail," and "Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better." The new movies this week are "Avatar: Fire and Ash," "Goat," and "Fallout Season 2."

05/29/2026

This weekend’s somewhat soggy weather outlook means it’s a perfect time to check out some of our newest displays! Stop by the Library for books, DVDs, and new audiobooks (including some with MP3 formats) that are just up on the shelf. On Saturday, adult coloring enthusiasts can stop by the Circulation Desk to request a free pack of colored pencils! (Supplies are limited–one per patron, please.)

And speaking of Saturday, a reminder that our Saturday hours, beginning tomorrow and throughout summer, are 9am-1pm (Book Cellar hours are 10am-12:30pm).

05/28/2026

With Memorial Day behind us, summer Saturday hours have returned to the Library! Beginning this Saturday, May 30, and running through August 29, our Saturday hours are 9am-1pm. The Book Cellar's Saturday summer hours are 10am-12:30pm.

05/26/2026

A reminder about two programs coming up this week!

This Wednesday our monthly Art Club meets from 6-7:30pm in the upstairs Program Room. Bring your own supplies or use ours–we have watercolor paints and paper, brushes, pastels, colored pencils, graphite, pens, collage materials, and more! This program is intended for patrons of all abilities. If you are new to the Art Club, please contact us at the Reference Desk, 508-210-5569 or [email protected], to let us know you’re coming!

And on Thursday, discover the benefits of nature journaling! Please join us on May 28 at 6:30pm for “Nature Journaling,” a program presented by the DCR's Division of Water Supply Protection for Wachusett Reservoir. Learn how this practice can significantly improve your mental well-being while fostering a deeper connection with the natural world around you. This program will provide you with the tools to create your own nature journal, or bring your own to show off!

Registration for “Nature Journaling” is required. Please call the Reference Desk at 508-210-5569 or email us at [email protected] to register.

05/23/2026

See what's new this week at the Gale Free Library at:

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There are fifteen new bestsellers and 27 other new books.

The new bestsellers this week include "A Parade of Horribles," "Dig In! Over 100 Easy, Delicious, and Stress-Free Recipes to Make on Repeat," and "The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel: Romanovs, Revolutionaries, and the Forgotten Titan Who Fueled the World."

05/22/2026

A reminder to our community, especially those picking up holds and museum passes ahead of the holiday weekend! The Library is open today until 5:30pm and will be closed on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9:30am. As always, both our book drops and digital library remain open! We wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

05/21/2026

Have you always wondered about the history of our beautiful Gale Free Library building? Join us at 10am on Saturday, June 20 (rain date June 27) for a historic tour of the Damon Memorial building, home to the Gale Free Library, led by Local History Librarian Nancy Richards. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact the Reference Desk at 508-210-5569 or email us at [email protected].

05/19/2026

A reminder that the Ukulele Group meets this Wednesday evening, May 20, beginning at 6pm in the Program Room! Whether you are new to the ukulele or more advanced, we welcome players ages 16+ to join the group where you can play together, learn from each other, and have fun! If you are new to the group or interested in more information, please call us at the Reference Desk at 508-210-5569 or email us at [email protected] with any questions.

05/18/2026

The Library will be closed on Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. We will look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9:30am. We wish you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

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Holden, MA
01520

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 8pm
Thursday	9:30am - 8pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

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https://www.galefreelibrary.org/

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