Special Summer Events
Gilbert and Friends
Tuesday, July 1 at 10:30
Come visit Gilbert and Friends the friendly pigs, feed them, work with them to do a trick, take a picture, and learn about how the pigs live indoors with their human family. All ages welcome to attend, 1 adult caregiver for every 3 children. Children over the age of 12 are welcome without adults.
Magic Show
Tuesday, July 29 at 11:00
Ed Popielarczyk will be here with his magic show. Adults and children welcome of all ages, 1 adult caregiver for every 3 children. Come relax and laugh at Ed's amazing magic show.
Breakfast and Lunch Program
Mon-Thur 11:00-12:00
All children welcomed, come to the library Monday-Thursday 11:00 to 12:00 and pick up a bagged Breakfast and Lunch. Beginning Monday, June 30th and will run through August 14th. You're also invited to the kickogff party of Summer Eats - Tuesday, June 24th 4-6pm at the Wire Village School (60 Paxton Rd. Spencer, MA)
Springfield Thunderbirds Hockey - Boomer
Thursday, August 14 at 10:30
Come visit with Boomer, take pictures and if you participated in the Summer Reading Program stay for our closing raffle. Children under 12 must be accompanied by and adult. One adult for every 3 children is required.
Regular Programs for Everyone!!
Storytime!
Thursday at 10:30
Children ages 6 months to 6 years play games, listen to stories, and create art projects to take home.
Knitting Group
Thursday at 12:30
A great group for both experienced and novice fiber artists! Just starting out? Let the experts give you a guiding hand! Experienced but occaisionally need a little help troubleshooting? Come on by - we always have a regular group of folks willing to bounce ideas around. Bring whatever project you are currently working on and relax in a comfortable atmosphere.
Library Book Talk Group
First Tuesday of the Month at 11:00
Stop by the library and pick up the book in advance. Patrons are welcome to pick up the book even if they are not attending the discussion.
Pokemon Go Club
Monday at 10:00
Players must have their own device to play on. All children and adults are welcome. This is a friendly group, we play to have fun. Children under 12 years old must be accompainied by and adult.
Is there programming you'd love to see? A group you'd be interested in leading that needs a meeting spot? Let us know!
Meet Libby
FREE Downloadable Audio Books and eBooks Available Anytime
Meet Libby: With Libby, you can enjoy free ebooks and digital audiobooks from your library! All you need is your library card.
Libby is compatible with many different devices - now you can easily read library books on your Kindle, Ipad, smartphone, etc!.
Check out this link for an easy how-to: https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6103.htm
If you have any trouble, we are here to help! Bring your device with you if possible and we will help get it set up and give you tips for navigating Libby's search functions.
Commonwealth Catalog
Can't find it in the C/WMARS Catalog?
Try ComCat (it is listed at the bottom of the CWMARS catalog home page).
Assist the Library When Shopping At Amazon
When shopping on Amazon your purchases can support the library, at NO additional cost to you!
Just follow this link:
Wowbrary.org/Amazon Shopping
A portion of your purchase price will go to the East Brookfield Public Library, no matter what you buy.
JOIN the FRIENDS of the LIBRARY!
People who see the library as an integral part of the community.
Local businesses concerned with maintaining library excellence in their community.
What do the Friends do?
Sponsor events like...
- The Statewide Summer Reading Program
- An Annual Spring Egg Hunt
- Halloween Happening
- The Holiday Raffle
- Children's Programming
- Museum Pass Programs
- Adult Craft Programs
- Adult Programming and Speakers
- Book Signings
You're Invited...
…to become a member of the Friends of the East Brookfield Public Library. The Friends work closely with the Library Director and library staff.
We are always looking for volunteers to assist us with our book sale, bake sales and raffle baskets!
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