Upcoming Events
All events are FREE unless specified. Call the Library for more information: 413-267-3866.
Please click over to the Kids Page for all of our Children's EventsFor Adults:
How to Pastel Paint FlowersTuesday, February 21 from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Join artist Gregory John Maichack in a hands-on workshop on the Art of Georgia O'Keeffe. Sign up is required as seating is limited- please call the library at 413-267-3866. This program is made possible by a grant from the Monson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Art Group
Wednesday, February 22 at noon
This month we will be discussing Pieter Bruegel. Books are available to borrow at the front desk of the Library. All are welcome! Bring your lunch- we will provide coffee and tea.
Chess Club
Thursday, February 23 at 5:30 pm.
The fourth Thursday evening of the month from 5:30 - 7 pm. Open to middle school age through adult.
Bee Keeping
Tuesday, February 28 from 6 tol 7:45 pm
A talk by local bee keeper, David Goraj on bee keeping practices, equipment, and history. This program is made possible by a grant from the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc.
Scrabble
Tuesday, February 28 at 6 pm
The fourth Tuesday evening of the month at 6 pm. All are welcome!
Author Talk and Book Signing
Tuesday, March 6 at 6 pm
Come hear author J.T. Carruthers talk about her book The 39-Mile Path of Destruction which features photos and commentary of the destruction of the tornado that struck Western and Central Massachusetts on June 1, 2011. Books will be available for sale.
Helping Children Manage Trauma - a workshop for parents
Thursday, March 8 from 6 - 7:45 pm
We're hosting this workshop in collaboration with the Collaborative for Educational Services as part of their local workshop series. The Puzzle of Parenting workshop series is designed for parents, grandparents and guardians of children from birth to kindergarten age. Local parents helped select the topics. Click here for a brochure of all the workshops being held locally.
Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping
Tuesday, April 10 from 6 pm until 7:45 pm
A free 90-minute powerpoint presentation by naturalist John Root featuring a variety of trees, shrubs, vines, canes and herbaceous perennials that can be grown for produce in our region. Questions and comments are welcome throughout the presentation. Handouts with a list of edible perennial plant species, resources for further study, and recommended sources of seeds and plants are distributed at the conclusion of the program. This program is made possible by a grant from the Monson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Backyard Chickens at the Library
Tuesday, May 22 from 6 - 7:45 pm
Come and learn the basics of raising feathered friends in your backyard including: feeding, housing, behavior and more. Bring your questions, come see the samples of feed and meet the girls! Presented by the Pioneer Valley Backyard Chicken Association. This program was sponsored by the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc.
