Welcome to The Holmes Public Library

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




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EVENTS AT A GLANCE…

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Non-Fiction Book Club Social May 26
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Realtor Workshop with Cassie Doyle
Basic Water Color Winter 26


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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!




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Tuesday, May19th, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT

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APRIL IS FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH!


MASS Literacy

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uPCOMING EVENTS





Realtor Workshop with Cassie Doyle


Basic Water Color Winter 26





KIDS aCTIVITIES










MONTHLY BOOK CLUBS








MONTHLY GROUPS


Writer's Club Mondays 1:30PM


Knitting Group Tuesdays 10am


Quilting Group


Genealogy Group


Night Ravelers FEB 26


Zentangle Group


Scattergories Winter 2026


Basic Water Color Winter 26

LIBRARY OF THINGS

100 Ft Tape Measure
Giant Jenga
Parachute
Video to Computer Capture
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Label Maker
Outlet Tester
Ukulele
Binoculars
Birdwatching Kit #1
Birdwatching Kit #2
Giant 4-in-a-Row
Prize Drop
Baseball Stay Sharp Memory Kit
Let's Move! Stay Sharp Memory Kit
External CD/DVD Drive
Chess & Checkers Game

QUICK LINKS


Catalog


Calendar


Newsletter


Museum Passes

eLECTRONIC SERVICES






Don't Have a Library Card? Get immediate access to our digital collection through an e-card

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GOOD THINGS TO KNOW

Tech Help Social
WIFI Hotspots
Ask the Homesteader April 26
Seed library Ready

DO YOU HAVE A COLLECTION TO SHARE?



Do you have a small collection of interests or keepsakes? Display them at the Library! People love to see what people love.

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY eCARD

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Kanopy includes acclaimed movies and documentaries on-demand from award-winning filmmakers.
Hoopla offers streaming tv shows and movies.


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