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Solar Eclipse Party
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, GreenfieldSolar Eclipses! Sunshine cookies! "Ask a Scientist", oh my! Come to the Greenfield Public Library on Monday, April 8, for an Eclipse Party from 1 - 5 pm! Sponsored by PV Squared and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, GPL will host a variety of events related to the eclipse and solar power: PV Squared Solar will bring their solar-powered trailer and will have info-boards about solar energy, eclipses, and other sun fun! Bring all of your solar-energy questions! Didn’t get to make a solar viewer at the library last week? You will have the opportunity to make one from a paper plate! From 1 - 2 pm, there will be an opportunity to meet and ask questions of Jon Child, Solar & Environmental Science Expert, who will be on hand to talk about Climate Change topics, Pole/ Iceberg Research, and Solar Science/ Energy. At 2 pm, the eclipse will start and will go until about 4:30 pm. The library will have eclipse glasses available for use at the program. In the event of rain, GPL will be showing a movie from 3: - 5 pm which features an eclipse. We hope to see you here! This event,…
GPL Lego Club (drop-in)
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, GreenfieldCome be a part of the kids' GPL Lego Club! Legos will be available to play with in the Children's Room every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm. Complete one of the given challenges or make your own creation to be put on display until the next week. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and recommended for children age 3+. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call 413-772-1544 x5104.
Chess Club
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, GreenfieldMeet up with other chess players on the 2nd floor of the Greenfield Public Library. All ages and skill levels are welcome, for both casual and serious games. Chess instruction is available for beginners, and anyone wanting to learn the game. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! This program is free and open to all, but children must be accompanied by an adult.