Open for Walk-in Visits
Every day!
Sundays: 3-6 pm
Mondays: 11-1 and 3-6
Tuesdays: 3-7:30
Wednesdays: 11-1 and 3-6
Thursdays: 3-7:30
Fridays: 3-6
Saturdays: 10-1
The Library is open for brief walk-in visits, no appointment needed.
Visitors to the Library are required to wear a mask.
We're sorry, but the restroom is closed.
Outdoor pickup is also available, every day!
Outdoor pickups can be arranged by calling 259-1213 during our open hours,
emailing library.director@shutesbury.org,
or, if you have items waiting for you on the hold shelf, using our online scheduling tool.
Town Meeting Results
Article five, to fund a new library passed. 422 to 85.
Programs
Seed Saving
A workshop about sowing, harvesting and and storing seeds
Presented by Kate Donovan, Garden Coach, Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens
Tuesday, June 7th, 6:30 pm, on Zoom
Email library.director@shutesbury.org to register.
This program is funded by the New Salem Academy
Social Justice Study Group
This group meets on the last Wednesday of the month, 6 pm, at the Library.
The next meeting is June 22nd.
Community read programs in Shutesbury include the following.
Virtual Author Visit with Kristin Kimball
A Q&A with the author will be offered on Thursday, May 26th, 6:30 pm, on Zoom.
Submit your questions to library.director@shutesbury.org.
Tales & Tune Storytime with Katie - In Person!
Mondays, 10 am, at Town Hall
Offered in collaboration with the Union 28 Community Network for Children.
Space is limited. Registration Required: https://form.jotform.com/212215759871158
Storytime with Julie - In Person!
Stories, songs and finger plays with help from her stuffed animal friends. This program is for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers.
Fridays, 10 am, at Town Hall, through May
Register: https://form.jotform.com/212215759871158
The Roadtown Reads Book Club meets monthly from September through May.
Newcomers are always welcome! Click the title to see what we are reading.
Books are available at the Library.
Ukulele- Musical Zoom-Along
Join Julie for an hour of music and song on Zoom!
4th Monday of the month!
May 23th, June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, September 26th, October 24th, November 28th & December 26th
7 pm, Online
Email library.director@shutesbury.org to join the list!
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Shutesbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.Additional funding is provided by the Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library.Science Fiction Book Club
Wednesday, June 1st, 7:30 pm, Online
In June, we will be discussing The Children of Men by P.D. James
Email library.director@shutesbury.org to join the list!
Books are available at the library.
Public Resources
Look4Help
The Look4Help Public Resource Directory, a program of Community Action Pioneer Valley, is a free, web-based public information service that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are close to 1,000 agencies, programs or services at over 450 locations, available to serve you.
Inclement Weather?
If possible, announcements about weather related closures will be posted on the Library's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ShutesburyLibrary/. If situations allow, closure information will also be posted on this website.
COVID-19 Information
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
Information from the U.S. public health agency - including steps to prevent illness, advice for talking with children, and much more.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH)
Statewide updates – including cases, quarantines, and monitoring
Global Map of COVID-19 Cases - John Hopkins University
Free Fun Stuff for Kids!
Fun ~ Free ~ Online resources for families!