Chicopee Public Library

PC games at the library? You bet! 👾 All computers in the Children's Room and Teen Space, as well as some in our Reference area, have access to Ludolio for a limited time as we help test their new platform. Become a literal cat burglar, build delivery robots on Mars, enjoy an interactive picture book as a wombat, and many more. Whether you're in the mood for a puzzle, choose your own adventure, or a roguelike there's a game for you to enjoy!

Join us to learn more about the trolley systems of Western MA with author Steve Cormier. GOOD GOLLY … MISSED TROLLEY evaluates the overall trolley system, including its direct impact within the western portion of the State of Massachusetts. From the horse drawn Omnibus to the Horsecar Rail and ultimately the Electric Trolley, all offered the means of “urban mass transit” to all.

The electric trolley, which first evolved at the turn of the 20th century, was the transit system that made the most profound impact. The electric trolley fostered growth of the suburbs, created neighborhoods, stimulated rural economic development and supplied convenient transportation to various distant locations as well as the workplace.

As time went on, the trolley system would face many challenges. It would be impacted by big business, politics and new avenues of transportation such as the motor bus and ultimately, the automobile.

The trolley system era would eventually come to an end. Its legacy will be that it initiated and revolutionized “local mass transit”. Quite a legacy!

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Chicopee Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

This program is free and open to the public.

There are only a few spots left in Trish Pilon's next watercolor class at the Chicopee Library on Tuesday, September 22 from 9am-noon. Registration is required and all supplies are provided.
https://chicopeepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/watercolor-with-trish-pilon/

We will be back to regular hours THIS weekend!
Saturdays: 9am-4pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm

We can't wait to see you!

The library is closed today for Labor Day. We will re-open tomorrow morning at 9am.

We'll be closed next Monday for Labor Day!
Don't forget about all the cool things you can do with your library card from home. Check out:
https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/online-resources/

🎉New collection alert!🎉

If you've ever been in Szot Park and noticed the sign for WT2c Ogrodnik Drive and wondered how to learn more about him, here's your answer: the Ogrodnik Collection now held at the Chicopee Public Library in the Chicopee Room (also on our digital archive here: https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/collections/show/47).

Francis Ogrodnik was a Chicopee resident who served in the Navy in WWII, and was tragically killed when a plane struck his ship, the USS Witter. His family generously donated materials put together by his brother, Joseph Ogrodnik Jr., to remember Francis and the people he served with. The collection includes photographs, letters, articles, and more.

The Chicopee Room houses materials related to the history of Chicopee, and is open to the public whenever the Library is, no appointment needed! Come hold history in your hands.

Hello Facebook Friends!

We had a very interesting request from a patron looking for people who were involved in Operation Little Vittles (aka The Berlin Airlift) (aka Candy Bomber). If you or any of your family members participated in this historical event, please contact the library so we can put you in touch with the researcher who grew up in West Berlin and is working on a project to preserve the memories of people who were there.

Check out our Digital Archive to learn more about how Chicopee participated in this goodwill mission to drop candy to German children during the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949.

https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/8698 #

We've had a fun summer reading program! Look at this bulletin board everybody's been contributing to! Last call to turn in your summer reading logs for the Youth Summer Reading program. We will accept logs through the end of the day this Friday, August 21.