Friends of the Arms Library

08/26/2026

RIP

The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, not only a talented musician, but also a true titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library has received multiple Library of Congress Literacy Awards and, in 2018, Dolly visited us to donate the program’s 100 millionth book to our collection. She even hosted story time. 🦋❤️

Watch the video of her story time reading at the Library. ⬇️ https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2020/12/dolly-parton-the-library-that-dolly-built/

Image: Dolly Parton reads to children in the Library’s Great Hall in 2018. Photo by Shawn Miller/Library of Congress.

08/18/2026

08/09/2026

Happy National Book Lovers Day!

Whatever your favorite genre, today is the perfect day to dive into a good book. And so is tomorrow and every day after that; there is always an adventure waiting between the pages. What are you waiting for? A book is calling your name!

Photo by Zach Plank on Unsplash

08/07/2026

MOVIE NIGHT at the Wilder Barn!
Friday 8/14/26 @ 7:00 p.m.
"Root Hog or Die" ~ Rawn Fulton's 1973 Documentary featuring West County family farms and farmers. Names you will recognize.
Wilder Homestead - 129 Ashfield Rd (Rt. 112), Buckland (Shelburne Falls per GPS)

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER (so we have enough chairs on hand!) at: www.bucklandmasshistory.org
$5-$10 donation at the door - refreshments available

Presented by Buckland Historical Society and Franklin Land Trust.

07/30/2026

It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. If you’ve read any good ones, let me know!

07/29/2026

Now that’s a thought!

07/28/2026

TAG SALE! TAG SALE!!! TAG SALE!!!! Sat. 8/1 10-4
Wilder Homestead - 129 Ashfield Road, Buckland
(Shelburne Falls for GPS)
Check out Buckland Historical Society's tag sale of vintage items while attending our Open House as part of Hilltown History Trail. Full details in flyer below.

07/24/2026

Yay! Our Pop-Up Book Sale! Pay what you wish. Please be as generous as you can. All proceeds go to the Arms Library for programs and other great library stuff. See you there!

07/24/2026

"We The People" ~ Honoring 250 Years of Freedom in Buckland and beyond ~ Join us July 26, 2026 1:00 - 4:00 pm at Wilder Homestead to celebrate! Details below!

07/22/2026

The Friends are having a book sale! A mini, specially selected version of our much larger book sale in the Fall. In front of the Arms library. Be There!