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

Office Hours:
Goodwin Memorial Library Hours


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

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SPECIAL EVENTS

For more information, please call the library.

Meetings:


Preschool Story Hour Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

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 - 8 p.m.

Board of Trustees, 1st Tuesday of the month, 6:45 p.m.

Friends of the Library meeting, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m.

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

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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.

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 Massachusetts and beyond.


***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 - including Wireless 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 gratefully accepted! 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. Membership forms are available at the 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. Is Hadley's library a member of the Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing network (C/WMARS)?

A. Yes. Hadley has been a member for many years. As of January 25, 2011, Hadley began officially circulating within the system. This major accomplishment allows patrons with C/WMARS cards to order items from the comfort of their homes and have them delivered to Hadley or other convenient libraries.

Q. Will my "old" Hadley library card number (3-4 digits) work anywhere else?

A. As of January 25, 2011, your "old" Hadley number will no longer be used for borrowing purposes. If you do not already have a C/WMARS card, please ask us for one the next time you visit. If you already have a C/WMARS card, from the Jones or Forbes, for example, you will now be able to use that card to borrow Hadley items.

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," click on "Catalogs," then on "Western Massachusetts," and search for items. 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! You can order items directly with your C/WMARS card and password, via the consortium catalog. You can do this from any place you have internet access -- including, of course, the library. Alternatively, the library can order items for you. For the remainder of this fiscal year, we will receive deliveries twice per week from our sister libraries; after that time, we expect the frequency of deliveries to increase.


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, re-house, and re-catalog 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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