Events for May 7, 2025
Langstroth’s Literary Bee
In May, stop by the GPL Local History Room as we celebrate Reverend Lorenzo Langstroth, Greenfield resident and the “Father of Modern Beekeeping”. Langstroth developed the moveable frame beehive, which made it possible to harvest honey and check on the bee's health without destroying the bee hive. When Langstroth wrote his classic book Hive and the Honey-Bee in 1853, he included inspiration from some of the English language’s great poets and playwrights. Langstroth generally quoted a select few lines of poetry or prose, but we have expanded those to show the full context of the material. Think of this as a literary garden, with a Langstroth bee flying among its lines and branches. The self-guided program will be on view in the Local History Room for the month of May.
Bead Suncatchers (drop-in)
Drop by the Children’s Room on Wednesday May 7 between 2:30 -4:30 pm to make a colorful bead suncatcher to bring home, to help decorate the library, or one of each! For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at [email protected] or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 4 - 12.
Make a Marionette with a British control!
Looky Here 28 Chapman Street, GreenfieldStarts May 7th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $225 All Materials Included Vermont based painter and puppet-maker, Julia Zanes will teach this marionette building class using skills and designs handed down from Mrs. Barbara Richards of “The Small World Theater” in Hopkinton NH. This “British Control” style of marionette is easier to make and control and leaves much elbow room for personal vision while still making a marionette that can “imitate life”. All materials will be included in the cost of this 7 week class which will run from 5/7-6/18 from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings.
Make a Marionette with a British control!
Looky Here 28 Chapman Street, GreenfieldStarts May 7th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $225 All Materials Included Vermont based painter and puppet-maker, Julia Zanes will teach this marionette building class using skills and designs handed down from Mrs. Barbara Richards of “The Small World Theater” in Hopkinton NH. This “British Control” style of marionette is easier to make and control and leaves much elbow room for personal vision while still making a marionette that can “imitate life”. All materials will be included in the cost of this 7 week class which will run from 5/7-6/18 from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings.
Make a Marionette with a British control!
Looky Here 28 Chapman Street, GreenfieldStarts May 7th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $225 All Materials Included Vermont based painter and puppet-maker, Julia Zanes will teach this marionette building class using skills and designs handed down from Mrs. Barbara Richards of “The Small World Theater” in Hopkinton NH. This “British Control” style of marionette is easier to make and control and leaves much elbow room for personal vision while still making a marionette that can “imitate life”. All materials will be included in the cost of this 7 week class which will run from 5/7-6/18 from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings.
Make a Marionette with a British control!
Looky Here 28 Chapman Street, GreenfieldStarts May 7th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $225 All Materials Included Vermont based painter and puppet-maker, Julia Zanes will teach this marionette building class using skills and designs handed down from Mrs. Barbara Richards of “The Small World Theater” in Hopkinton NH. This “British Control” style of marionette is easier to make and control and leaves much elbow room for personal vision while still making a marionette that can “imitate life”. All materials will be included in the cost of this 7 week class which will run from 5/7-6/18 from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings.
Make a Marionette with a British control!
Looky Here 28 Chapman Street, GreenfieldStarts May 7th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $225 All Materials Included Vermont based painter and puppet-maker, Julia Zanes will teach this marionette building class using skills and designs handed down from Mrs. Barbara Richards of “The Small World Theater” in Hopkinton NH. This “British Control” style of marionette is easier to make and control and leaves much elbow room for personal vision while still making a marionette that can “imitate life”. All materials will be included in the cost of this 7 week class which will run from 5/7-6/18 from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings.
Make a Marionette with a British control!
Looky Here 28 Chapman Street, GreenfieldStarts May 7th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $225 All Materials Included Vermont based painter and puppet-maker, Julia Zanes will teach this marionette building class using skills and designs handed down from Mrs. Barbara Richards of “The Small World Theater” in Hopkinton NH. This “British Control” style of marionette is easier to make and control and leaves much elbow room for personal vision while still making a marionette that can “imitate life”. All materials will be included in the cost of this 7 week class which will run from 5/7-6/18 from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings.
Make a Marionette with a British control!
Looky Here 28 Chapman Street, GreenfieldStarts May 7th @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm $225 All Materials Included Vermont based painter and puppet-maker, Julia Zanes will teach this marionette building class using skills and designs handed down from Mrs. Barbara Richards of “The Small World Theater” in Hopkinton NH. This “British Control” style of marionette is easier to make and control and leaves much elbow room for personal vision while still making a marionette that can “imitate life”. All materials will be included in the cost of this 7 week class which will run from 5/7-6/18 from 6-8pm on Wednesday evenings.