Programs and Events

05/29/2023 Summer Reading 2023

REGISTER before June 24

Divers (elementary kids): Every Wednesday from 3-4 PM, begins on June 28!

Snacks, stories, experiments, crafts, and fun!

Kids 8 and up can take the bus from Gateway Summer Camp to the Blandford Town Hall where a librarian will walk them to the library for the summer program. Sign up at Gateway and let the library know!

Explorers (tweens and teens): Every Thursday from 3-4 PM, begins July 13

Art projects, snacks, and socializing

All teens and tweens can take the bus from Gateway Summer Camp to the Blandford Town Hall where a librarian will walk them to the library for the summer program. Sign up at Gateway and let the library know!

Book Squirms: Preschool summer program Every Wednesday 10:30- 11:30 AM

Stories, songs, sensory play and socializing for littles under 5 and their caregivers

Registration not required, but appreciated

03/01/2023 March Programs

Book Squirms: Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM for a preschool story, social, and sensory time! No registration required

March 18: CommuniTea Book Club: We will be discussing "The Story of Lucy Gault" by award winning Irish Novelist and Playwright William Trevor. Pick up your copy at the library!

March 25: 11 AM: Paper Bag Princess Party! Bust out your inner princess and celebrate by making a paper bag gown and glitzy crown, listening to Ms.Daviau read "The Paperbag Princess", and slay a dragon!

02/01/2023 February Events

Tacky Party!: February 18 at 10 AM- Come celebrate Tacky the Penguin (our StoryWalk book)! Wear your tackiest, wackiest outfit, make our tacky craft, and listen to some Tacky Stories!

CommuniTea Book Club: We will be discussing "Sula" by Toni Morrison on February 18 at 11 AM.

DIY Valentine Making: Saturday February 11 We are busting out our glitter collection and all of our craft supplies to help you make the perfect Valentine cards! Stop by anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM, all ages welcome.

February Vacation events:

Tuesday February 21 from 3-4 PM: Come to the library for Slime Time to create your own unique slime with our mix ins! Have fun playing and experimenting then bring your slime home.

Wednesday at 10:30 AM! Get those little wiggles out and some social time in with our amazing bubble machine and sensory bins. This will be slightly different from our regular Book Squirms and a good way to get acquainted with other families in town and the library!

Thursday Feb. 24 from 3-4 PM at the Blandford Town Hall Gym! Get all that energy out in our indoor obstacle course. All ages!

Friday February 24th from 3-4 PM join Ashely for Sing me a Story of "Puff the Magic Dragon"! Make a dragon toy and have fun at the library.

Saturday February 25 at 11 AM: Make a plush cat or dog with your little at the library- perfect for kids 5 and up with their favorite grown up! Learn basic sewing skills and have fun together!

01/01/2023 January Programs

Book Squirms: Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 AM for a preschool story, social, and sensory time! No registration required

CommuniTea Book Club: Meets monthly! This month's book: “The Ten Thousand Doors of January” by Alix Harrow! Come share your thoughts on this portal fantasy and sip tea!

LEGO Party! Saturday January 28 from 10 - 12 come build with our bins and sets, swap your minifigure with one of the ours, and test your building skills with building challenges!

06/22/2021 Summer Reading Program

Join us for an exciting summer of IN PERSON summer reading programs! Perfect for kids entering Kindergarten through sixth grade, "Tales and Tails" has eight weeks of animal themed crafts, games, and stories. Programs are on Monday's from June 28 until August 9. Please register for each week you will attend.

07/30/2020 Book the Library!

Porter Memorial Library is excited to open our doors again! Patrons can make an appointment to come into the library and select materials. Come see all the new books and DVD's we have been getting ready for you to check out! Scheduling a time is easy - either click here to go to our scheduling page or call us at (413) 848-2853 to set up a time to come in. Appointments are available between 2:15 and 5:30 Monday through Friday. Masks must be worn during your time in the library and only members of your household may come in with you. Curbside service will still be available to all. We look forward to seeing you soon!

06/01/2020 Porter Library offering curbside service!

Porter Memorial Library is open for curbside service starting June 1. To order books or materials simply log into your CWMars account, call, or email the library. Books will be placed in blue bins in the parking lot for pickup during library open hours.

12/27/2018 Porter Memorial Library's Christmas Tea

Join us Tuesday, December 27, 2018 3:30 to 5:30pm for tea, coffee, and cookies. Let the goodies and conversation warm your hearts and help to renew yourself after the stresses of all the holiday preparations.

04/01/2018 Sweet Chocolate Fest

Eat sweet chocolate and read, buy, and win a huge variety of books! Join us at the Town Hall for chocolate fountains, dipping treats, and lots to eat and drink. There will also be a gigantic book sale, games, raffles, and more. Something for everyone!