Chicopee Public Library

We have a crate! What could it be? (it's a case for a wonderful new display from Chicopee Veterans Services!) Check back in for updates as we get the case assembled and the display takes shape.
Chicopee Department of Veterans Services

Wow! We received SO MANY beautiful donations for Monday's Yarning Around Massachusetts installation at City Hall! A special thanks to all the crafters who took time to make items for the "yarn bomb" event.

Be sure to stop by City Hall on Monday, August 12 - The fiber art will be installed in the public spaces outside City Hall starting at 9am. The display will remain up all next week.








First Byte Designs


City of Chicopee - Mayor's Office

See what's new this week at the Chicopee Public Library at:

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There are six new bestsellers, 80 new children's books, and 504 other new books, including 500 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Shadow of Doubt: A Scot Harvath Thriller," "Arkangel," and "Fire and Bones."

We are so excited to have Jerry Schneider aka "The Butterfly Guy" talk to us about supporting our pollinators! 🐝 Besides learning all about bugs, bats, birds, bees and butterflies, there will also be a fun T-shirt craft! Wednesday, August 14 at 6pm! Registration is required, so contact the Kids Room to sign up!

There is still time to sign up for our Friendship Bracelet Party for teens! Contact the Kids Room for more info!

🎶It's us. Hi. ✨We're the program!✨ Teens ages 11 and up can now register for our Taylor Swift themed Friendship Bracelet Party on August 8th at 2pm. Supplies will be provided, so fans can chat about their favorite songs and what they're excited for as they make their own unique friendship bracelets. Contact the Children's Room for more information or to register.

There is still time to sign up for this awesome event! Contact the Kids Room for more info.

One Up Games is coming back with their traveling arcade! 🎮Come and play lots of games on lots of different consoles. Tuesday, August 6 at 2pm & 3:30pm. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! This event is open to ages 8-18, call the kids room to sign up!

As part of Youth Summer Reading, kids and teens earn milestone rewards for the total number of days you've read. With the end of Summer Reading coming up, don't forget to stop by and pick up any earned rewards! Please bring your reading log with you if you are not using Beanstack to track your reading online. Kids and teens can pick up rewards and turn in their completed reading logs until August 21st.

Join us for some of the best Jazz & Blues in Western Mass. Come see Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra for the last concert of the season next Thursday, August 8th at 6:30pm. 🎷🎺

This concert is free and all ages are welcome!!

See what's new this week at the Chicopee Public Library at:

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There are 32 new bestsellers, ten new movies, four new audiobooks, two new music CDs, one new children's book, and 141 other new books, including 22 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "All the Colors of the Dark," "Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World," and "Slow Dance." The new movies this week include "The First Omen," "Abigail," and "Halo: Season Two."

We can't believe it's already August! For everyone participating in our Youth and Adult Summer Reading programs, they'll be coming to a close on August 16th. Those participating online through Beanstack will have until midnight on the 16th to log reading and activities. For those who are participating offline, you can bring us your reading log until August 21st, so no need to rush to bring it in before we close on the 16th!

Hi Friends - for your info!

We regret to inform you that our summer meal distribution food truck will be temporarily off the road due to necessary repairs. The generator completely went down at the end of the day today, meaning we are currently without a working cooler, warmer, or any electricity on the truck. We understand the importance of these meals and are working diligently to get the truck back in service as soon as possible.

In the meantime, please check our social media for our list of other meal distribution locations and schedules. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your patience and support.

https://mailchi.mp/d880ae055076/chicopee-public-library-august-2024-newsletter

BINGO is back! We will be hosting another round of BINGO for Books for kids and families. Come play a few rounds of BINGO for a chance to win the best prize there is (books!) 📚Wednesday, August 7 at 2pm. No registration is required, but space is limited. We hope to see you there!

One Up Games is coming back with their traveling arcade! 🎮Come and play lots of games on lots of different consoles. Tuesday, August 6 at 2pm & 3:30pm. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! This event is open to ages 8-18, call the kids room to sign up!

Want to make some really cool art and have a tea party at the same time? Have we got the program for you! We've still got room for our Art-y Party Tea Time this week! Teens ages 11 and up can join us for an afternoon art 🎨, tea ☕, and relaxing vibes 🎶. Contact the Kids Room for more information or to sign up!

Enjoy the best of Elvis and country music with Ray Guillemette, Jr. this coming Thursday, August 1 at 6:30pm!

Free and open to all ages! This concert is funded by a grant from the Chicopee Cultural Council.

Booker is parked at Lincoln Grove with a StoryWalk! Swing by between now and 4:30 for a stroll and a read. Make sure you check today off for your Summer Reading Challenge!

The answer to What Is It Wednesday:

A sword! This presentation sword was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company in Chicopee during the mid-19th century. Designed as a ceremonial item, likely for the Freemasons/Knights Templar, it is highly decorated and was not intended to be used in battle. Come see this, and other local history artifacts, in the Chicopee Room. No appointment needed!

Check out some related items in our Digital Archive here https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/exhibits/show/library-civil-war-exhibit/photographs-and-narration.

See what's new this week at the Chicopee Public Library at:

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There are 14 new bestsellers, nine new movies, one new audiobook, two new children's books, and 37 other new books, including 33 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "All the Colors of the Dark," "Jane Effing Smith: Hard to Kill," and "A Death in Cornwall." The new movies this week include "Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes," "The Long Game," and "The Trouble with Angels."

Join us tomorrow evening July 25th at 6:30pm for a polka concert with the Eddie Forman Orchestra!
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Note: all Summer concerts this year will be held in the Community Room due to construction in the library's backyard. We are getting a new sunshade structure!

Introducing: What Is It Wednesday?

This photo is of an item in our historical collections; what could it be? Check in on Friday and find out!

Have you ever been into our Chicopee Room? We have lots of cool things related to the history of Chicopee, and anyone can pop in and visit. In the meantime, check out our online archive https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/ (The answer isn't in there, fyi!)

Get ready to DANCE! 💃🕺💃🕺 We are so excited to be hosting DJ Matt Peterson for a fun family dance evening! He will be spinning all your family favorites on Wednesday, July 31 at 6pm, so come and groove with us! No registration is required, we hope to see you there! 🎧

Sign up for next week's Zentangle class with Laura Marks! Class will be Tuesday, July 30th from 6-7:30pm. Don't miss out on learning about this fun and relaxing creative art form!

We 💚 creative painting! And so we are hosting a Dot Painting program! 🖌 Join us next week (Tuesday, July 30th) to come and paint using fun dotting techniques.
Registration IS required! Contact the Kids Room to sign up.

🎶It's us. Hi. ✨We're the program!✨ Teens ages 11 and up can now register for our Taylor Swift themed Friendship Bracelet Party on August 8th at 2pm. Supplies will be provided, so fans can chat about their favorite songs and what they're excited for as they make their own unique friendship bracelets. Contact the Children's Room for more information or to register.

Visit Booker and his StoryWalk at Sarah Jane Sherman Park by 4:30pm today to check off your summer reading for the day! Don't forget to ask Rachel Z. for the Bookmobile Summer Reading badge!☀️

Cats in the archive!

Everybody loves a cat picture, and this little one was photographed by photographer Russ Gilbert roughly a century ago. (Photography has always been for cats; who knew?!) Though the kitty remains nameless, the photo is captioned on the back: "'What did you wake me up for?' Asks the cat; sure enough."

To see the back of the image, check it out on our digital archive (https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/5002 #?c=&m=&s=&cv=&xywh=-65%2C-36%2C1178%2C712).

Headed to the Center Fresh Farmer's Market today? Take a look at our StoryWalk! This month's story is "Something, Someday" by Amanda Gorman and it's available in English and Spanish. Don't forget to check today off for your summer reading challenge. Happy reading!

P.S. Say hi to Rachel in the bookmobile for the bookmobile summer reading badge!

Today! Our Pop Up Family Yoga Time is happening today at 3pm! Open to families with kids 3 and up.

We have an opportunity to extend an invitation for kids, teens, and adults to practice yoga together tomorrow, Thursday, July 18, at 3pm, with Carolyn Ruszala! Adults, bring a kid. Kids and Teens, bring a Grown-up. All levels of experience and ability are welcome. Wear comfy clothes you can move in and bring a water bottle. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Stop by the Kids Room before the class to fill out a health waiver.