Holmes Public Library – 470 Plymouth St., Halifax, MA 02338 (781) 293-2271

Welcome to Holmes Public Library in Halifax, MA.

We offer books, digital resources, and engaging programs for all ages in a warm and welcoming space. Our library thrives because of our patrons, and your visits and participation truly make the difference in keeping our community strong and connected.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

EVENTS AT A GLANCE...

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SPEAKER SERIES: AUTHOR TALKS

Thanks to the Friends of the Holmes Public Library and the Library Speaker Consortium, we now offer a Speaker Series that has two Virtual Author Talks each month! You can view upcoming talks and register to join live. Registered patrons can submit 2 questions for the author. You can also browse and watch past talks anytime! It’s a great way to Grow with Us!

Small Towns and Big Secrets: In Conversation with Bestselling Author Karin Slaughter

Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide.

Register today!

Migrant Heart: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream and Healing Through Storytelling with Reyna Grande

Thursday, July 16th, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.

What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure?

Register today!