Holyoke Public Library
250 Chestnut Street - Holyoke, MA 01040
413-420-8101


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Welcome to the Children's Room!
Located on the Second Floor

 

About the Children's Room

The Children's Library provides access to quality early educational programming year round. This 21st century learning space for children and caregivers combines traditional library service with STREAM (science, technology, reading, engineering, art and math), early literacy and other activities.

  • Offers customized learning experiences for early learners, elementary learners and tweens.
  • Features materials, computers, events and much more for kids through sixth grade.
  • Provides an opportunity for children to experience the enjoyment of reading and the excitement of discovering knowledge and works of the imagination by providing a wide range of materials and activities.
  • Children and their care providers learn how to make the best use of a library and how to develop skills in the use of printed and electronic media.

The Children’s Library Services Staff has the responsibility to support the process of learning to read, and to promote books and other media for children by providing special events for children, such as storytelling and activities related to the library’s services and resources.

We invite you to explore this exciting space!


November Story Times

December Story Times Monday December 9th & 16th 10:00 AM Pre-School Age - Tuesday December 3rd 10th & 17th  4:00 PM All Ages - Wednesday December 11th & 18th 10:00 AM Pre-School Age - Saturday December 7th 14th 21st & 28th 10:00 AM All Ages     Hora de Cuentos diciembre Lunes 9 y 16 de diciembre 10:00 AM Edad preescolar - Martes 3 de diciembre 10 y 17  4:00 p.m. Todas las edades - Miércoles 11 y 18 de diciembre 10:00 AM Edad preescolar - Sábado 7, 14, 21 y 28 de diciembre 10:00 AM Todas las edades


Dial-A-Story

Listen to children's stories by dialing 413-420-5600


Tiempo de Cuentos en Español con Carlos

The Children's Room is very excited to announce our new video series, Tiempo de Cuentos en Español! Join Carlos as he reads some of our favorite stories in Spanish, starting with El lobezno perdido by Rachel Bright.

Check out the first video here and keep an eye out for future uploads!


Children's Room Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates from our children's room, including programs, crafts, and new displays.

Click here to join.


Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

We post Storytimes in English and Español along with other fun content.

View our channel here.