General News
Millers Falls Branch Library Closure
The Millers Falls Branch Library will be closed for renovation starting Thursday, 9/26
September Newsletter
MPL's newsletter provides monthly library updates, program information, and highlights new materials and services.
New Hours at the Millers Falls Branch Library
The open hours at the Millers Falls Branch will be extended, starting Tuesday, September 3rd.
August Newsletter
MPL's newsletter provides monthly library updates, program information, and highlights new materials and services.
We Got the Grant!
The Montague Public Libraries have been awarded a provisional Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $15,000 from the MBLC.
July Newsletter
MPL's newsletter provides monthly library updates, program information, and highlights new materials and services.
Reciprocal Lending Guide in Libby
Did you know that you can use the Libby app to borrow e-content from any library network in the state? Learn how to set up reciprocal borrowing using.
Save the date!
The Montague Public Libraries will be hosting two community conversations on accessibility and accessible collections at the libraries
June Newsletter
MPL's newsletter provides monthly library updates, program information, and highlights new materials and services.
June Food, Farms, and Factories Programs
Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center, RiverCulture, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and Montague Public Libraries.
Millers Falls Library Branch Survey
Please let us know what features YOU would like to see most at the Millers Falls Branch.
May Newsletter
MPL's newsletter provides monthly library updates, program information, and highlights new materials and services.
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Eclipse Glasses
Now that the eclipse is over, bring your used (but not damaged) eclipse glasses to any one of the Montague Libraries during open hours by the end of April.
April Newsletter
We'll provide monthly library updates, program information, and highlight new materials and services.
MPL Trustees Seek Two Additional Board Members
The Trustees of the Montague Public Libraries are seeking two additional board members.
MPL Receives Grant
Montague Public Libraries will now become a stronger community resource for all residents.
Seed Library at Carnegie Library
Starting March 1st, we will have a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds available for patrons to take home.
March Newsletter
We'll provide monthly library updates, program information, and highlight new materials and services.
A New Catalog Experience is Coming Soon!
A new library catalog experience is coming soon in an upgrade in early March, to bring you a better browsing experience!
We're Hiring
The Montague Public Libraries are accepting applications for two Substitute Library Assistants.
February Newsletter
We'll provide monthly library updates, program information, and highlight new materials and services. Use the Contact page on our website to have the newsletter emailed to you automatically each month.
Story Time Survey
Please help Montague Public Libraries' Youth Services staff make services better by answering some questions about Story Time.
Stories of Light
Did you miss the December Local Author event at the Montague Center Library? Hear stories, poems, and songs when you watch the MCTV video!
January Newsletter
Each month, we'll provide library updates, program information, and highlight new materials and services. Use the Contact page on our website to have the newsletter emailed to you automatically each month.
December Newsletter
Each month, we’ll provide library updates, highlight new materials and services.
Support the Libraries' Mitten Tree!
The Montague Public Libraries want to ensure that our neighbors are warm and fed this winter. In addition to our ongoing can drive, we'll be accepting new and gently used warm weather gear from now through the end of December.
Stories of Light Call for Writers
Local author reading at the Montague Center Library. Dec 20, 6-7pm. Each reader will have 5-10 mins. Submissions due by Nov 20.
Community Forum
Love the Montague Libraries? Join us for a community forum on the future of the Carnegie Library. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 6PM-7PM via Zoom or Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 6PM-8PM at the Discovery Center’s Great Hall.
November Newsletter
Each month, we’ll provide library updates, highlight new materials and services.
The Ultimate Library Road Trip
Take a journey through Western Massachusetts to see all the awesome things our libraries have to offer! Stop by the library to pick up your passport and see how many libraries you can visit this month.
Montague Libraries Now Offer Craftsy
Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. available FOR FREE through the Libby app.
Great Stories Club for Teens
Do you know a teen who likes to read science fiction? There are 4 chances each month to participate in the Great Stories Club, at 2 different locations, in collaboration with the Brick House and TFHS!
MCTV Recording of Author Talk - David James
Couldn't make it to the last Local Author talk at the Montague Center Library? You can watch the recording, thanks to MCTV!
September Newsletter
Each month, we’ll provide library updates, highlight new materials and services.
Libraries Closed for Labor Day
The Montague Public Libraries will be closed in observance of the holiday. There will not be a book sale this month. The next book sale is Sat, Oct 7th.
We Want Your Feedback!
The Montague Public Libraries are applying for state funding to expand the Carnegie Library or build a new library in downtown Turners Falls.
Whale Mobile Visit
Whale Naturalist, Cynde, asked that everyone who signed up to go inside Nile the inflatable whale please watch this video to prepare. Call 413-863-3214 to sign up. There are a couple of spots left!
Come Say Goodbye
With the summer coming to a close, Makayla’s time at MPL is also ending soon. Come say good bye at one of her last few programs this and next week.
Job Opening
The Montague Public Libraries are accepting applications for a part-time Children’s Program Assistant.
Montague Public Libraries Receive Grant for Teens
The Montague Public Libraries have been selected as one of 29 libraries nationwide to take part in the Great Stories Club, a reading and discussion program for underserved teens. This competitive grant is offered by the American Library Association.
NEW! Launchpads Available at Carnegie Library
Launchpads are tablets that are pre-loaded with apps, videos and games. No download time. No need for Wi-Fi. Access to powerful (and fun) content is simple as turning on each device — anytime, anywhere.
Free Summer Meals
ON-SITE MEALS under the tent at the Carnegie Library. Monday - Friday Ages 18 and under. BREAKFAST: 8:15-9:15 LUNCH: 11:30-12:30
Atlas Farm Mobile Market
Get your favorite fruits and vegetables and use your SNAP/HIP at 3 locations in Town of Montague, MA!
We’re Hiring! Part-Time Library Assistant at the Carnegie Library
This is a grade A position, and step 2 is $16.75/hour. To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and Town of Montague application to LibraryDirector@montague-ma.gov by Mon, June 8th at 4:30PM.
New Museum Pass!
We now have the MassMoCA Family Pass at the Carnegie Library, thanks to The Friends of MPL. For info on current exhibitions and gallery hours call 413-662-2111 or visit massmoca.org
Full List of MPLs Library of Things
What is the Library of Things? It’s all the things you can borrow from the library outside of our traditional collection of published media.
Lemonade Social at Millers Falls Library
Join Abbey at the Millers Falls Library every second Thursday, from 3:00-4:00pm. Come for the cool drink....come for the crafts...or just come say hello!
April Newsletter
Each month, we’ll provide library updates, highlight new materials and services. Use the Contact page on our website to have the newsletter emailed to you automatically each month.
Montague Center Library Art Exhibit
Looking for a little color before spring is in full bloom? Stop by the Montague Center Library to see Caroline Wampole’s abstract paintings and collage, March 6-April 12.
Seed Library at Carnegie Library
We have a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds available for patrons to take home.
Welcome Makayla!
MPL’s Children’s Programs Assistant. Come say hi to Makayla at the Carnegie Library for the Valentine Card-Making event Sat, Feb 11, 10:00-2:00 or at her weekly Story Time (Wed 10AM) and Playgroup (Thurs 10AM) at Montague Center Library.
Seeking Library Trustee
One interim trustee is needed until the next town election in May of 2023. Want to get involved in your community’s libraries? Please send an email of interest by Wednesday, March 1st, to librarydirector@montague-ma.gov
COVID-19 Antigen Tests Available at Montague Libraries
The Montague Public Libraries will serve as a distribution point for antigen rapid self-test kits. Kits will be available on a first come, first served basis. Each kit contains two tests.
New Passes Available
Pioneer Valley Symphony passes are now available at the Carnegie Library, in Turners, and the Montague Center Library! The pass covers up to four tickets to any Pioneer Valley Symphony concert of the 2022-2023 season. Passes go out for 3 days.
Job Vacancy
The Montague Public Libraries are accepting applications for a part-time Children’s Program Assistant. Resume, cover letter, and three references must be submitted by email to librarydirector@montague-ma.gov by Tuesday, December 20th.
Strategic Plan 2023-2028
After a vigorous process, the trustees of the Montague Public Libraries and Library Director, Caitlin Kelley, have completed a new five-year strategic plan!
The Turners Falls Canal District:
Rediscovering the Past, Planning for the Future. Click for full a list of programs!
Adult Summer Reading
Adult readers! Starting June 15th the Montague Public Libraries will offer a simple, easy, and fun summer reading program just for you.
Ancestry Library Edition
The Montague Public Libraries now provide in-house access to Ancestry.com’s Library Edition.
Libraries in the Woods Community Read
This year’s LITW Community Read features The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food, and Love by Kristin Kimball. Take a look at all the wonderful programs, workshops, and events that will be presented/hosted during April and May.
Seed Library at Carnegie Library
We have a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds available for patrons to take home.
Covid Updates
Although the Montague mask mandate has lifted, we encourage patrons who visit the library to wear a mask in an effort to protect the unvaccinated and immunocompromised.
Ongoing Can Drive
Please feel free to bring your non-expired, unopened cans and packages of shelf-stable food or hygiene items to any Montague Library circulation desk during open library hours.
The Montague Public Libraries will be closed Monday, January 17
in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
NEW! Paws to Read
Read to Rio and J-Lo. Click the image for details. Call 413-863-3214 to reserve a 15-minute spot!
Snowperson Magnet
Take-and-Make craft for children and teens during the week of January 3rd - 8th at all 3 libraries.
NEW! Montague Center Book Club
The Montague Center Library will be hosting a Book Club starting in January! For more info contact Kate at kmartineau@cwmars.org
Upcoming Genealogy Workshops This Winter
Intro to Genealogy on Tues, Jan 25 and Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors on Tues, Feb 16. Both programs will be held at 6:30, accessible via Zoom.
Try Kanopy - It’s Like Netflix for Libraries
Anyone with a Montague Public Libraries library card can now enjoy thousands of free videos on the Kanopy streaming service. Visit montaguepl.kanopy.com
Masks Required in Montague
Acting upon recommendation of the Board of Health, the Selectboard voted unanimously to re-implement the Town’s previous indoor mask policy.
Library Card Sign Up Month
September is #LibraryCardSignupMonth so get one today! Call 413-863-3214 or visit one of our branches to learn how you can access movies, eBook’s, video games and much more.
Holiday Hours
The Montague Public Libraries will be closed on Saturday, September 4 and Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day.
We need more friends!
Joining the Friends lets you support a wonderful community resource with as much or as little time or financial commitment as you choose to give.
The Montague Public Libraries will be closed Monday, July 5.
The libraries will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
The Carnegie Library is closing early, at 3:00pm, Friday, June 4 for a staff meeting.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Carnegie Library is closing early, at 12:30, Friday, April 23 for painting.
We apologize for any inconvenience. Saturday, April 24th hours, 10:00-2:00, are normal.
Carnegie Library Story Walk and Life-Sized Candyland Game During School Vacation
April 20th - 24th during open hours. Click the image for details.
Book Bundles
Give us a call or fill out a form (at curbside tables) and we’ll prepare a bundle for you. Click the title for details.
Closing at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26th
The Carnegie and Millers Falls Libraries will close at 5 p.m. today due to the snow. Sorry for any inconvienence.
Virtual Winter Reading Event - Wildlife Tales - Recorded from Fri, Jan 15
Storytelling Naturalist, Michael Clough, from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, tells four tales from around the world.
Montague Libraries Closed on Veterans Day
The Montague Public Libraries will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Welcome to the New Team Members!
Get to know a little bit about each of the newest members of the team at Montague Public Libraries. Click the title for details.
Inclement Weather Information
Check the following places for Montague Public Libraries’ closings when the weather is inclement. Click the title for details.
Take-and-Make-Craft Bags on Halloween Day
Stop by the Carnegie Library, at Curbside Pick-Up, behind the library, to pick up a craft bag Saturday, Oct 31, 10:00am-1:30pm. Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Halloween StoryWalk at Carnegie Library
While we can’t invite you in for programs right now, we can bring the library outside, to you! Click the title for details.
Take-and-Make Craft Bags
Children are invited to take a craft bag to make something fun at home. Click the title for details.
Libraries Closed on Columbus Day
The Montague Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Columbus Day.
Carnegie Library Closed
The Carnegie Library is closed today, Thurs, Oct 8, due to loss of power as a result of the storm. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Montague Public Libraries Closed Labor Day Weekend
The libraries will be closed on Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
Trustees Meeting via Zoom
Click the news title for the link to the Monday, July 13 6:30pm Trustees Meeting Agenda.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Event Registration Open - Fantastic Frogs
Registration opens today! Please call 413-863-3214 or email arovatti-leonard@cwmars.org to register. The link and a password will be emailed to you. So whether you call or email, we will need your email address. We have room for 99 participants.
Summer Reading Program for all ages starts today!
Details and links to the sign-up and reading logs can be found on our website montaguepubliclibraries.org and by clicking the news title in this post.
Browsing for New Materials
We will still post book and DVD lists but there is another way to browse our new materials in C/WMARS. Click the title for details!
How to Place Holds in the C/WMARS Online Catalog
Click the news title to see a video that shows how to place holds for items from home by using the online catalog.
Thank you, Friends of MPL!
The Friends of the Libraries cleared this overgrown slope, then planted and maintain it.
Meet Our Staff and #ReadWithUs - Jill
The staff at Montague Public Libraries would like to say hello and invite you to post a picture of you and/or your family and share what you are reading. Use hashtag #ReadWithUs when you post on our Facebook page. Click the news title for more info!
Meet Our Staff and #ReadWithUs - Colleen
The staff at Montague Public Libraries would like to say hello and invite you to post a picture of you and/or your family and share what you are reading. Use hashtag #ReadWithUs when you post on our Facebook page. Click the news title for more info!
Meet Our Staff and #ReadWithUs - Scott
The staff at Montague Public Libraries would like to say hello and invite you to post a picture of you and/or your family and share what you are reading. Use hashtag #ReadWithUs when you post on our Facebook page. Click the news title for more info!
Meet Our Staff and #ReadWithUs - Stephen
The staff at Montague Public Libraries would like to say hello and invite you to post a picture of you and/or your family and share what you are reading. Use hashtag #ReadWithUs when you post on our Facebook page. Click the news title for more info!
Meet Our Staff and #ReadWithUs - Linda
The staff at Montague Public Libraries would like to introduce ourselves and invite you to post a picture of you and/or your family and show us what you are reading. Use the hashtag #ReadWithUs when you post. Click the news title for more info!
#ReadWithUs During #NationalLibraryWeek - Angela
The staff at Montague Public Libraries would like to introduce ourselves and invite you to post a picture of you and/or your family and show us what you are reading. Use the hashtag #ReadWithUs when you post. Click the news title for more info!
National Library Week
You can find the library at your place while our buildings are closed because libraries are open for business online, providing virtual services and digital content. Click the news title for links
United States Census 2020
The 2020 Census will ask a few simple questions about you and everyone who is or will be living with you on April 1, 2020. Learn more by clicking this news title.
Libraries Closed to the Public Until Further Notice
The Montague Public Libraries are completely closed to the public through April 5th due to the COVID-19 situation. https://montaguepubliclibraries.org/p/6/COVID-19-Info--Resources
A Trip To Mars: CW MARS Libraries and The Digital Age
Follow the link to listen to Monte’s interview with the Director of the Montague Public Libraries, Linda Hickman and the Executive Director of C/WMARS, Jeanette Lundgren.
Montague Public Libraries Snow Policy
To find out about cancellations/delays, please check the following sources: www.montaguepubliclibraries.org Facebook: “Montague Public Libraries” www.wggb.com/weather/storm-closings/ www.whai.com/closings/
*Montague Center Library 150th Anniversary Party
Party will be held on Monday, November 4th, from 4 - 7 p.m.
Senator Jo Comerford Visiting Carnegie Library
Jo Comerford first stop on an area library tour is the Carnegie library on Saturday, 10/19, at 11 a.m.
The original doors will be back!
A temporary door was installed at the Carnegie Library while the original doors are being repaired.
Montague Historical Commission Special Board Meeting
Monday September 23, 2019 7:00 p.m. Montague Center Library 17 Center Street, Montague Center, MA 01351 Agenda: This Special Board meeting is convened to cover a single topic. 1. New Signage on the [south] façade of the Montague Center Library.
Help Wanted
We have a part time library assistant opening at the Carnegie.
Snow Off The Ave. Winner
Dan Parker guessed the closest date for the Food City parking lot snow pile to melt.
Author Visit
Local author Rebecca Daniels will discuss her new book, "Keeping the Lights On For Ike..."
Story Time Canceled
Due to the possible icy conditions this morning, Story Time has been canceled, Wednesday, February 13. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Armored Mudball Presentation
Geologist Richard Little will present the Carnegie Library with a rare armored mud ball specimen on 5/14.
Montague Public Libraries Closed Tuesday, March 13.
Due to the snowstorm the libraries will be closed today, Tuesday, March 13. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe and warm!
Music & Movement Cancelled
Due to the inclement weather Music & Movement is canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe!
Libraries Closing at 3:00
The Montague Public Libraries will close at 3:00 today due to the inclement weather.
Libraries Closing Early
Due to the snowstorm, the Montague Public Libraries will be closing at 12:00 Wednesday, February 7. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe and warm!
Free Tech Help Ending
Tech Help on Saturdays from 11- 1 at the Carnegie Library ends 7/15.
Millers Falls and Montague Center Libraries’ Hours Shifted
Branch libraries are now open 2 - 7 p.m. and no longer close from 5 -6 p.m.
Carnegie Library Has Expanded Hours
Carnegie now open Saturdays year round and Wednesday mornings.
Brews, Books, and Beer
Learn about beer brewing at the Millers Falls Library and then go for a tour and tasting at Element Brewery
Ed Gregory Talk and Annual Friends Meeting on July 28th
Brief annual meeting followed by Ed gregory’s presentation on the Upper Fall River Dam
Help Wanted
Staff opening at the Millers Falls Library
Updating the Signs at the Montague Center Library
No decisions made, further study suggested.
Library Trustees News
Next Meeting Dates and members
Friends of the Libraries News
New group is off to a great start!
Friends of the Montague Public Libraries Update
Next Meeting 1/11 at 5:30 at Carnegie
Old Turners Falls Newspapers Now On-Line
You can now browse through old Turners Falls newwspapers on your own computer or at the library