Contact Regarding:
Goodwin Memorial Library or North Hadley Library inquiries.

Office Hours:
Goodwin Memorial Library Hours


Sunday & Monday - Closed
Tuesday & Thursday (11:00-5:00)
Wednesday (3:00-8:00)
Friday (3:00-7:00)
Saturday (1:00-4:00)


HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:

Special Hours Thursday, December 24, 2009: 11 - 3 p.m.
Closed Friday & Saturday, December 25 & December 26

Closed Friday, January 1, 2010 - New Year's Day

Meetings:


Preschool Story Hour 11 a.m., 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Book Club Night Out, 3nd Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m.

Children's Chess Club - 2nd Saturdays, 3-4 p.m., November through April

Knitting Club every Wednesday evening, 6:00- 8

Board of Trustees, 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:30p.m.


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General Information:
Watch your local papers and TV-5 for special events.

October 31, 2009 - 3-4 p.m. - "Shivers & Shakes" Halloween program for children of all ages. Local talent Sally Serio shares stories and treats. Sponsored by the Hadley Cultural Council.

November 7, 2009 - 1 p.m.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the long-awaited accessible entrance to Hadley's library.

December 16, 2009 - 6:30-8 p.m.
Holiday Open House. Music by Hadley harpist Jasmine Delsie.
Refreshments provided by Friends of the Goodwin Memorial Library.

December 30, 2009 - 6:30 p.m.
Family Game Night - Fun for All Ages

February 17, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.
Winter Lego Contest
(This program was a summer favorite; early signup is recommended.)


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Brief History: The Goodwin Memorial Library serves a population of approximately 5000 Hadley residents. Descendants of Elder William Goodwin, one of Hadley's pioneers, and other friends and citizens of the Hampshire county town erected the library building in 1902 in memory of Goodwin. The library officially began operating in 1903.

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Library Resources

- 10,000 vol. - Children's collection
- 12,000 vol. - Adult / young adult fiction and non-fiction
books .
- 1500 Videos (A great collection!)
- 45 subscription periodical titles for adults/young adults/children.

Local newspapers.
Concise Reference collection.

Hadley town meeting videos.

Special collections: genealogy, local history & local authors.



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LIBRARY SERVICES

***Library Programs


-Book Club Night Out

-Weekly Knitting Club

-Educational Workshops

-Library Volunteers

-Summer Reading Program

-Seasonal Events


***Interlibrary loan

Borrow from other libraries in Central and Western Massachusetts.


***Public Access Catalog online via C/W MARS (Central /Western Automated Resource system) .
Database access (C/W MARS & MLIN [Mass. Library Information Network]) .
Internet access .
Library information literacy education/training


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Friends of the Library

Events include fundraising book sales, holiday programs, art, music, and other programs. Donations are gladly welcome! Please send your tax-free contribution in support of the Hadley community library to: Friends of the Goodwin Memorial Library, Inc. c/o Goodwin Memorial Library.


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HADLEY HISTORY

Many items relating to Hadley's history are currently housed on the upper floor of the Library. To make an appointment to view the collection, leave contact information on the Hadley Historical Society answering machine (413-587-2623) or call the Library for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How can I find information about what books are in the Hadley Libraries?

A. Most of our books and videos are listed in the CWMARS catalog. Go to www.cwmars.org and look for items in the Western Massachusetts Regional Catalog. Or come to the library and use the electronic catalog. We are here to help you.


Q. CAN I BORROW BOOKS FROM OTHER LIBRARIES AND PICK THEM UP AT HADLEY?

A. Yes! The library can order books from any library in the state of Massachusetts -- and beyond. Just call us (584-7451) or email us (hadleylibrary@yahoo.com) with your name and phone number and the name of the item you would like. We receive weekly deliveries from our sister libraries.


Q. Does the library need my help?

A. Yes, you can help. At this time, we are seeking volunteers with strong clerical skills to help with detail work. Call or email to arrange for a time when you can help out.

Q. Is there a genealogy collection at the library?

A. Yes. We are working to restore, rehouse, and recatalog our rare book collection. This project includes preserving books with coverings or boxes, putting our collection online, and moving the books to a more useful location. This effort is being assisted by local history consultants and library school volunteers.

Forms & Documentation
Please see our Announcements & Notices section for any applicable forms and documentation.

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