Hatfield Public Library

Summer Reading starts today! Click through to learn how to participate in our giveaway or visit our website for info about programs and prizes! https://hatfieldpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-program/

We'll be CLOSED on Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth

Join us tomorrow, 6/18 for playgroup! Then wish Marti a nice 2 week break before summer playgroup starts up on 7/9 🧸🌞

Playgroup is funded through a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care, administered by the Collaborative for Educational Services.

Join the Friends for chat, light refreshments, and a chance to learn about how the Friends help the Library. All are welcome -- Tuesday, June 16 at 6pm 😊

Such a sad loss for our community!

Today, the Hatfield Elementary School community mourns the loss of our dear friend, Jane Yolen.

For more than 40 years, Jane inspired generations of Hatfield students through the Jane Yolen Writing Contest, encouraging young writers to find their voices, share their stories, and discover the power of imagination. Her generosity, wisdom, and unwavering support of children and literacy made a lasting impact on our school and community.

Jane's stories reached readers around the world, but we were especially fortunate to know her as a friend, mentor, and champion of our students. Her legacy lives on in the countless young writers she inspired and in the love of reading and writing she helped nurture.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all who were touched by her remarkable life.

Thank you, Jane, for the stories, the encouragement, and the joy you brought to generations of Hatfield children. Your words and your spirit will live on forever.

❤️📚

Join us on Friday, 6/26 from 4–6pm to celebrate the first week of summer reading with an ice cream social! All ages are welcome for free ice cream and games.

Find us in the field behind the library. If it rains, we’ll be inside the library.

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this program.

Reminder that Austin's at the library tomorrow from 10-11 🐶📚❤️

Austin the therapy dog has a special summer schedule — come find him at the library the following Saturdays from 10–11am:
June 6
June 13
July 11
August 1
August 15

And keep an eye out for Liz and Austin at the Bardwell Farm farmstand!

Did you get our paper flyer in your child’s folder yesterday? We’re so excited for Summer Blastoff- this Sunday, 6/14 11-2 at the Hatfield Lions Club Pavilion. See you there!