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Welcome to Woods Memorial Library, located in the quaint, rural town of Barre, Massachusetts. Established in 1857, the library has expanded its collection to include board books, paperback and hardcover books, books on tape or CD, magazines, and videotapes and DVDs. Woods Memorial Library strives to maintain a balance between age-old classics and literature of today. Additionally, we offer programs and services that encompass the entire family, from babies and preschool-aged children to teens, young adults and adults. With something for everyone, the library is a source of knowledge and entertainment for people of all ages.

Address:	19 Pleasant Street PO Box 489 Barre, MA 01005
Phone:	(978) 355-2533
Fax:	(978) 355-2511
Hours:	Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10am - 8pm Wednesday: 2pm - 8pm Thursday: 10am - 8pm Friday: 2pm - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm* Sunday: Closed * The library is closed on holidays and on Saturdays before a Monday holiday.

Upcoming Events

From April 19 - 25 Woods Memorial Library will be hosting a variety of environmental programs as part of our yearlong Green Initiative. Please follow the link on this website to find out more about these programs.

April 19: Community Outreach Day (10 am to 2 pm)
April 22: Earth Day Nature Walk (for all ages) @ 2 pm, Charlie's Pet Experience@ 7pm
April 23: One Earth Concert @ 7 pm
April 24: Children's Craft Program and Story @ 2 pm, Poetry Reading @ 6:30 pm
April 25 @ 3 pm: Book Release Party! Be part of history and celebrate our new children's book, "Woods Memorial Library: A History."

Visit the Events Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events and ongoing activities.