Friends of the Chicopee Public Library

04/14/2026

Who's ready for ✨April Break✨? We've got an exciting week planned with events for the whole family! For more information about a particular event, visit our website, grab a flyer from the library, or contact the Children's Room.

04/04/2026

Library hours for today - Saturday, April 4 - are 9am to 4pm.

03/06/2026

As the Friends of the Chicopee Public Library celebrate our 30th Anniversary year we would like to share some significant milestones in our history.

The Raise the Roof campaign set a lofty goal to raise $1.5 million to defray the cost of building the new library. This goal was exceeded as we raised over $1.9 million.

Let’s look back at how it began and as always THANK YOU.

📚📚 Comment if you have a Raise the Roof or “Old” Library Story to tell 📚📚

03/03/2026

THIS IS TRUE! Thank a librarian today ♥️📚

Jamie Lee Curtis loves librarians just as much as we do! 🫶

02/24/2026

The Friends of the Chicopee Public Library will be celebrating 30 years in 2026!

We were officially incorporated on January 24, 1996 — and for three decades, we’ve proudly supported our library and the Chicopee community.

✨ Founding Members (1996):

President: Michael Bissonnette
Secretary: Judith S. Chalifoux
Treasurer: Helen Banas

Directors:
Elin Gaynor
Carolyn Edwards
Michael Chalifoux
Margaret Zarlengo
John Michon

Attorney of Record: John P. Moylan

Library Trustees:
Emma Marie Bettencourt
Raymond J. Chalifoux Sr.
Elizabeth A. Moylan

Because of their leadership and vision, the Friends have continued to fund programs, events, and resources that strengthen our local library year after year.

💛 30 years of literacy.
💛 30 years of community.
💛 30 years of impact.

Join us as we begin celebrating this incredible milestone!

02/04/2026

Our Fairview Branch Library will open at 5pm tomorrow (Thursday February 5) which is one hour later than usual.
This is due to planned snow removal which is expected to happen tomorrow in the late afternoon.

01/25/2026

❄️💗 GET YOUR TICKETS NOW 💗❄️
🎻SARAH THE FIDDLER CONCERT: Show Some Love for the Library🎻
Friday 2.13.26 at the K of C Granby Rd Chicopee 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
TICKETS: $25 light refreshments provided, cash bar available or bring your own snacks.
Tickets can be purchased online (link below) at the library or at the door if tickets remain. Stay safe during this storm.

https://facebook.com/events/s/show-some-love-for-the-chicope/1179075040998731/

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THIS WONDERFUL CONCERT
Sarah The Fiddler 🥰♥️Friday 2.13.26 ♥️🥰
7:00pm K of C Granby Rd Chicopee
Tickets:$25 (Available online or at the library) limited tickets will be sold at the door.
Bring your snacks, light refreshments served, cash bar available

https://facebook.com/events/s/show-some-love-for-the-chicope/1179075040998731/

01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE !