
Upcoming events
Happenings in Western MA by and for LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies

Special Elders Storytime with Kaija Langley
High Five Books is thrilled to celebrate the picture book release of A CENTURY FOR CAROLINE on Saturday, November 8! Readers are invited to bring their special elders to this multigenerational storytime, featuring a reading and book signing by the author, Kaija Langley.

Scavenger Hunt Book Launch with Alex Gino!
Please join High Five Books in celebration of the new middle-grade novel by bestselling local author Alex Gino, CHRIS MAKES A FRIEND. You’re invited to scour High Five Books on a scavenger hunt for titles mentioned in the new novel, meet Alex, and have books signed.

‘The Library of Unruly Treasures' Book Launch with Jeanne Birdsall
We're thrilled to celebrate the release of the latest book from the National Book Award-winning author of the Penderwicks series, Jeanne Birdsall: THE LIBRARY OF UNRULY TREASURES! On September 14 at 1pm, join us, Jeanne herself, and community star Monte Belmonte for an unforgettable celebration at Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity here in Florence.

2nd Annual Summer Book Fair @ Children’s Museum of Holyoke
The Children’s Museum at Holyoke (CMH) has collected over 4000 new and gently used books for all ages, generously donated by the community!
Visit them on Friday (7/26), Saturday (7/27), and Sunday (7/28) from 10AM-4PM and pick out books that speak to you!

2nd Annual Summer Book Fair @ Children’s Museum of Holyoke
The Children’s Museum at Holyoke (CMH) has collected over 4000 new and gently used books for all ages, generously donated by the community!
Visit them on Friday (7/26), Saturday (7/27), and Sunday (7/28) from 10AM-4PM and pick out books that speak to you!

2nd Annual Summer Book Fair @ Children’s Museum of Holyoke
The Children’s Museum at Holyoke (CMH) has collected over 4000 new and gently used books for all ages, generously donated by the community!
Visit them on Friday (7/26), Saturday (7/27), and Sunday (7/28) from 10AM-4PM and pick out books that speak to you!