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Description: In Art with Annaleah we will explore a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Emphasizing both material experimentation and technical skill-building, this class encourages creative exploration through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice. We will do both short-term projects that last one class, while other projects will span multiple classes. Come ready to get messy, try new things, and expand your artistic toolkit! Annaleah Moon Gregoire is a mixed-media artist from Western Massachusetts. After graduating with a B.F.A. in sculpture from California College of the Arts in 2021, Annaleah dove into a career as a freelance artist in congruence with teaching art privately and in schools. She also has a small t-shirt company where her illustrations are turned into comfortable streetwear.
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Join us at the GPL on Tuesday, October 28, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, for Halloween Fun at the GPL! Local storyteller Rona Leventhal will start the festivities at 4:00 pm in the Children's Room with “Goblins and Giggles”. This show, intended for ages 5 - 8, will have you tappin’ your feet, huggin’ your seat, singin’ a tune and even laughing as Rona shares stories from the silly to the serious, from the mysterious to the monstrous! Come and hear a tale or two that will put shivers up your spine and send you home with a smile! And at 5:00 pm, join us for the annual GPL “ Family Costume Parade”, an indoor parade around the library with snacks and a Halloween craft. This is a rain or shine event, and all ages are welcome! For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at [email protected] or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. These programs, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, are free and open to the public. |
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Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the new Children’s Room. Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months. For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast 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 open to the public.
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Back to the Future - 40th Anniversary Showtimes: 10/30 4pm, 6:45pm 10/31 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, 9:30pm 11/1 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm, 9:30pm 11/2 12:45pm, 3:45pm, 6:45pm 11/3 - 11/5 3:30pm, 6:30pm In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the '50s when an experiment by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) goes awry. Traveling through time in a modified DeLorean car, Marty encounters young versions of his parents (Crispin Glover, Lea Thompson), and must make sure that they fall in love or he'll cease to exist. Even more dauntingly, Marty has to return to his own time and save the life of Doc Brown. CAST: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson DIRECTOR: Robert Zemeckis RUN TIME: 116 min
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) This classic "Peanuts" tale focuses on the thumb-sucking, blanket-holding Linus, and his touching faith in the "Great Pumpkin." When Linus discovers that no one else believes in the creature, he sets out to prove that the Pumpkin's no myth—by spending the night alone in a pumpkin patch. CAST: Christopher Shea, Sally Dryer, Kathy Steinberg, Ann Altieri, Gail DeFaria, Lisa DeFaria DIRECTOR: Bill Melendez RUN TIME: 25 min
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Calling all ghosts, ghouls and friendly spirits! As part of the city’s annual holiday tradition, the Greenfield Recreation Department is throwing a downtown Halloween celebration on Friday, October 31, from 3:30pm to 7:30 p.m. The family-friendly festivities include various community-oriented events promoting the fun and creativity synonymous with Halloween. |
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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies In a spoof of Siskel and Ebert's Sneak Previews, Telly and Oscar are seen in a movie theater, reviewing the silliest songs from Sesame Street. Telly loves all of them and he gives them 5 "Wows". Oscar, however, dislikes them and gives them 5 "Phooeys" (but ends up liking the last clip). CAST: Martin P. Robinson, Caroll Spinney, Judy Sladky, Annette Calud, Lexine Bondoc, Bob McGrath RUN TIME: 29 min
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Description: In Art with Annaleah we will explore a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Emphasizing both material experimentation and technical skill-building, this class encourages creative exploration through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice. We will do both short-term projects that last one class, while other projects will span multiple classes. Come ready to get messy, try new things, and expand your artistic toolkit! Annaleah Moon Gregoire is a mixed-media artist from Western Massachusetts. After graduating with a B.F.A. in sculpture from California College of the Arts in 2021, Annaleah dove into a career as a freelance artist in congruence with teaching art privately and in schools. She also has a small t-shirt company where her illustrations are turned into comfortable streetwear.
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Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the new Children’s Room. Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months. For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast 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 open to the public.
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The Bullwinkle Show 1959–1963 TV-G Rocky, a plucky flying squirrel and Bullwinkle, a bumbling but lovable moose, have a series of ongoing adventures. A series of segments consisting of the serialized adventures of a flying squirrel named Rocky and his dimwitted Moose fried Bullwinkle, classic fairy tales and fables given an ironic or deconstructive twist in Fractured Fairy Tales or Aesop & Son's Fables, an intelligent dog, Mr. Peabody, and his adopted boy, Sherman, travel through time helping historical figures with their problems, and a dimwitted but well-intentioned Canadian Mountie named Dudley Do-Right squares off against the villainous but always foiled Snidely Whiplash.
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The Youth Ensembles of the PVS present a free concert at Greenfield High School Auditorium. All are welcome! Youth Orchestra and Strings for Kids will perform popular pop and classical pieces, folk medleys, and more. Admission is free and tickets are not required. Help us celebrate all the hard work of these talented students-musicians!
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Description: In Art with Annaleah we will explore a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Emphasizing both material experimentation and technical skill-building, this class encourages creative exploration through hands-on demonstrations and guided practice. We will do both short-term projects that last one class, while other projects will span multiple classes. Come ready to get messy, try new things, and expand your artistic toolkit! Annaleah Moon Gregoire is a mixed-media artist from Western Massachusetts. After graduating with a B.F.A. in sculpture from California College of the Arts in 2021, Annaleah dove into a career as a freelance artist in congruence with teaching art privately and in schools. She also has a small t-shirt company where her illustrations are turned into comfortable streetwear.
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Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the new Children’s Room. Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months. For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast 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 open to the public.
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The Jetons 1962 Hanna-Barbera animation The misadventures of a futuristic family. Starring Mel Blanc Elroy finds a dog and brings him home, even though his father is against having a dog.
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Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the new Children’s Room. Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months. For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast 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 open to the public.
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) Turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie... and the Peanuts gang to share them with. This is going to be the greatest Thanksgiving ever! The fun begins when Peppermint Patty invites herself and her pals to Charlie Brown's house for a REALLY big turkey party. Good grief! All our hero can cook is cold cereal and maybe toast. Is Charlie Brown doomed? Not when Linus, Snoopy and Woodstock chip in to save the (Thanksgiving) Day. With such good friends, Charlie Brown - and all of us - have so many reasons to be thankful. CAST: Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Christopher DeFaria, Hilary Momberger-Powers, Jimmy Ahrens DIRECTOR: Phil Roman, Bill Melendez RUN TIME: 25 min
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Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the new Children’s Room. Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months. For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast 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 open to the public.
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Bring your little one and your carrier(s) if you have any to this babywearing workshop in the Children’s Room immediately following Toddler Time. All experience levels are warmly welcomed! Older children are welcome to join and observe or quietly play nearby. 60 minutes. *Now meeting monthly on 4th Wednesdays!* 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 designed for caregivers of children ages 0-3.
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Learn a new skill, progress your current passion, and make new friends along the way. Register today for one of our Winter Session Clay Classes. This session begins the week of January 5th - seats are filling FAST! Tuesdays: Clay for Kids and Adult Handbuilding Wednesdays: Teen Clay and Wednesday Adult Beginner Wheel Thursdays: Adult Intermediate Wheel Saturdays: Saturday Adult Beginner Wheel and Saturday Handbuilding Studio ALL art materials are provided! Clay, glaze, and firing included; shared tools are available. Note: If a class is sold out and you would like to be contacted if a seat opens up, please add yourself to our waitlist HERE. We will contact folks in order of waitlist submission (first-come, first-served). The waitlist is intended to fill seats for the current session as seats open up. |
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Toddlers, get those wiggles out! Join Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the new Children’s Room. Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months. For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast 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 open to the public.
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Stop by and see Santa at the GARDEN 10:30am -12:30pm Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970) A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown. CAST: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees, Robie Lester, Joan Gardner DIRECTOR: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr. RUN TIME: 51 min
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Visit with Mrs. Claus and do some special crafts projects during Greenfield’s annual JingleFest!
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