The Explore Holyoke community events calendar highlights the arts and cultural events throughout the city of Holyoke to help plan your visit. You are invited to submit your event. Events encouraged to be submitted are art openings, dance concerts, open mic events, cultural lectures. Events not allowed on the calendar are, political fundraisers, city meetings, daily specials from restaurants and events outside the city of Holyoke.
The Holyoke Public Library invites community members of all ages to celebrate the start of summer reading at its Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Thursday, June 25, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This free all-ages event marks the launch of the Library’s Summer Reading Program and this year’s theme, ‘Plant a Seed, Read.
Attendees can enjoy:
Free ice cream from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Drag Story Hour with Holyoke Pride beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Balloon creations from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Face painting from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A family movie screening from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Summer Reading Program encourages readers of all ages to track their reading throughout the summer for a chance to earn prizes while discovering new books, authors, and ideas. Participants can log their reading hours and attend a variety of free programs designed for children, teens, and adults.
From hands-on activities and special events to reading challenges and prize drawings, the program offers fun opportunities for the entire community to stay engaged with reading all summer long.
Event Details
Summer Reading Kickoff Party / Fiesta de Lanzamiento de Registración
Date: Thursday, June 25
Time: 1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Location: Holyoke Public Library
250 Chestnut Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Admission: Free
For more information about the Summer Reading Program or upcoming library events, contact the Holyoke Public Library at (413) 420-8101 or visit the library’s website.
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