About the Library

Greenfield Public Library Building

About the Library

The Greenfield Public Library serves as a public center for enrichment, entertainment, access to technology, self-directed learning and the exploration of ideas. The Library serves all members of the community, regardless of age, income, education, religious or political beliefs, and makes no judgment on the nature of individual inquiry.

From 1909 until June 17, 2023 GPL was housed in the Leavitt-Hovey House which was designed by Asher Benjamin, the writer of the first architectural pattern book published in America. Built in 1797 for Atty. Jonathan Leavitt, it was later owned by George Hovey, a local area merchant. In 1907 the Town of Greenfield purchased the building for the purpose of renovating it to become a public library. While the exterior was preserved, the wings needed to be rebuilt. The library opened on January 11, 1909 with close to a thousand people in attendance.

On July 13, 2023 the new Greenfield Public Library opened right next door to its old home.

Visiting the Greenfield Public Library

The new Greenfield Public Library is located at 412 Main Street, across the street from the All Souls Church and next door to the post office. The large parking lot adjacent to the library offers free parking to library patrons during the library's opening hours. Commuter parking, EV charging stations and handicap parking are all available. There are two entrances to the library. The side entrance is the closest to the parking area. The main entrance is accessible via Main Street. Both entrances are handicap accessible.