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.
Drop in to find out how professional genealogist Irisneri Alicia Flores can help with your research. Iris can help with general research and is also an expert in Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and South and Central American sources. Repeats December 5, January 2, and beyond. Iris is fully bilingual (English//Spanish). Ven […]
Guided tours of the five floors of the historic Library building will be offered from 9:00-12:00 during Doors Open. Plus, drop in at the Holyoke History Room on the Third Floor of the Library during special October 14 hours from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM to learn about History Room collections, view […]
Irisneri Alicea Flores’ July 25 Genealogy Drop-in at the History Room was filled to capacity! On September 9, Irisneri returns for a rich and inspiring presentation on her work. Irisneri is a professional genealogist and author of the Descubre Tu Historia blog. Irisneri will share her own story of the healing journey that comes with […]
July 11, 18, & 25, 4:00-6:00 PM ¿Siempre has querido saber más sobre tu descendencia pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¿O te gustaría profundizar en tu investigación? La genealogista profesional Irisneri Alicea Flores estará presente en el Salón de Historia para ayudar. Tendrán la oportunidad de aprender a usar […]
July 11, 18, & 25, 4:00-6:00 PM ¿Siempre has querido saber más sobre tu descendencia pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¿O te gustaría profundizar en tu investigación? La genealogista profesional Irisneri Alicea Flores estará presente en el Salón de Historia para ayudar. Tendrán la oportunidad de aprender a usar […]
July 11, 18, & 25, 4:00-6:00 PM ¿Siempre has querido saber más sobre tu descendencia pero no sabes por dónde empezar? ¿O te gustaría profundizar en tu investigación? La genealogista profesional Irisneri Alicea Flores estará presente en el Salón de Historia para ayudar. Tendrán la oportunidad de aprender a usar […]
The Holyoke Public Library welcomed a recent gift of an oil portrait of William Dwight (1903-1996) from the Dwight family. The artist was Roy Spreter, a successful American illustrator and portraitist. It has been given a place of honor in the History Room, near the portraits of Dwight's parents, Minnie […]
The National Blank Book Company at the foot of Cabot Street (and later in Chicopee) was a Holyoke fixture for nearly a century and a half, producing internationally-distributed products from workforce ledgers, to diaries, to custom binders. It ingrained itself in local factory culture in the process. As one former employee explained, […]
Nationally-known, prize-winning author and former public editor of the New York Times Daniel Okrent will visit us virtually on May 4 at 5:00 PM on the big screen in the Holyoke Public Library Community Room. The author of six books, Okrent has been described by Publishers Weekly as “one of […]
Mini Golf and Games at the Library! – a series of FUN activities inside and outside of the Holyoke Public Library on Saturday, April 29: Mini Golf in the Library, for all ages (under 5 free), 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, 18 holes of miniature golf inside the building! Games outside in […]
The Greater Holyoke Council for Human Understanding presents its second annual Book Group Event on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 4:30-6:30pm at the Holyoke Public Library, 250 Chestnut St., Holyoke. Co-sponsored with Holyoke Community College and the Holyoke Public Library, the featured book is "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo. […]
Come celebrate spring outside at the Holyoke Public Library. Holyoke resident and professional forester Tom Kass will lead a tour of the library’s grounds and introduce the many species of trees in Library Park. The flowering cherries will be in full display and are a must see. While other trees […]
This unique colorful book includes our Holyoke history, the City Hall dedication, all community events throughout the year, and highlights the Masquerade Ball and the closing of the Time Capsule.
This new indoor club will feature 15 fenced courts, a pro shop, and a snack bar, offering outdoor-style play with indoor benefits. Construction starts soon, with an opening planned for late 2025 near JCPenney.
Discover the Pioneer Valley’s top destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Conveniently located off I-91 and I-90, Holyoke Mall offers nearly 150 stores, eateries, and attractions—all in one place!
Wistariahurst offers a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities, and events including workshops, concerts, lectures and demonstrations designed to be of service to and enhance the quality of life of Holyoke residents.