The Adams Free Library, located on Park Street at McKinley Square, was built in 1897 as a Civil War Memorial. Its cornerstone was laid by President William McKinley, who also placed a time capsule under it, containing items of the day. In 1997, the Town celebrated the centennial of this building with a variety of activities, including celebrations, performances, and tours of the building. The library offers an extensive collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books in CD and MP3 formats, free or reduced rate passes to area parks and
museums and video cassettes and DVD's. The newspaper collection, stored on microfilm, dates back to 1844. A genealogical collection is used extensively, including the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, the set of Mayflower descendants, and other genealogical information. The library an automated circulation system and is an Online Affiliate Member of the Central/Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing (C/W MARS) System. Much of the Library's collection may be found via the C/W MARS link. At the Library, both adults and children are provided free access to Internet computers. Free wireless service is also available. The library is a member of the Western Massachusetts Regional Library System, which allows for an inter-library loan program through which books and materials not owned by the library may be borrowed from other participating libraries. Annual summer reading club programs are offered for both children
and adults, as well as book discussion groups, special programs and events throughout the year for all ages. Preschool story times are also offered periodically throughout the year. The building is fully accessible to the disabled.
Hours:
Mondays & Fridays - 9:00am -- 6:00pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 12:00pm -- 8:00pm
Wednesdays - 9:00am -- 4:00pm
Saturdays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) - 9:00am -- 12:00pm
NEW SOCIAL PROGRAM!
Knitting and crochet circle at Adams Free Library
It’s certainly possible to knit or crochet alone, but it isn’t nearly as fun. Join the Adams Free Library as we resume the knitting and crochet circle for 2009-2010. The group will meet in the library’s annex on Mondays from 3 to 4:30 p.m. beginning November 16th.
The purpose of the program is to offer a constructive as well as social outlet for interested knitters and crocheters. Bring your own project to work on, your ideas, and your enthusiasm. The FREE program is open to all skill levels-beginners to advanced. We do not provide lessons. Young adults as well as adults are welcome.
For more information and to register, call the Adams Free Library at 743-8345.
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