51st Annual Franklin County Teen Art Show
Artspace Community Arts Center 15 Mill St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesOn view March 14th 2025 - April 25th, 2025 Opening reception: Friday, March 14th, 5-8pm Closing reception (and Greenfield Arts Walk): Friday, April 25th, 5-8pm Showcasing work from young teen artists attending, Stoneleigh Burnham School, Academy at Charlemont, Northfield Mount Hermon, Pioneer Valley Regional School, Franklin County Technical School, The Bement School, among others! Office & Gallery Hours for March Tuesdays & Saturdays 9am - 1pm** Thursdays & Fridays 4:30pm - 8pm** **Exceptions: OPEN Tuesday, March 4th, 6pm-8pm CLOSED on Thursday and Friday, March 6th and 7th from 4:30pm-8pm OPEN on Thursday and Friday, March 6th and 7th from 9am- 1pm Please check our website for any updates: https://www.artspacegreenfield.org/#artspace-hours
Minnie’s Mission: Paws for a Cause
Rubber Duck Tech Repair 91 Main St. Ste. 1, GreenfieldJoin us in our 1st Annual Fundraising Event "Minnie's Mission: Paws for a Cause" in loving memory of our beloved family cat, Minnie, supporting Dakin Humane Society dedicated to providing love, care & shelter to animals in need. Your donation will continue to help rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home animals in Dakin's loving care, while serving as a lasting tribute to all faithful family pets that left paw prints on our hearts. 🐾🌈 Please drop off donations like their most requested items of unopened pet food, pet care products, pet bedding, and/or monetary contributions at our shop, 91 Main St, Ste. 1 Greenfield, MA. Open M-F 10am - 6pm. Additional Drop off locations are: •Franklin County YMCA of Greenfield •Greenfield Farmers Co-operative Exchange •Green Field's Market ➡️To become a drop off location locally for donations, please contact us! Additionally you can contribute online directly to the cause following this link: ⬇️ https://secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundraising/379610/team/1031833/en-CA 📦All donations will be collected from now until Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6pm to ensure the delivery to Dakin for Easter.🐰💐🧺 To learn more about Dakin Humane Society please visit their website: 🌐 www.DakinHumane.org Losing a furry companion is never easy. We hope that knowing their memory lives…
“Home is a River”, Photographs by Alix Kaplan
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe Greenfield Public Library welcomes photographer Alix Kaplan and their exhibit Home is a River, which will be on display in the Library’s Conference Room this April. An opening reception will be held in the Conference Room on Wednesday, April 2, from 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Alix Kaplan grew up an only child and learned early on that the environment offers a companionship to all those who need it. They hold a degree in Environmental Studies from Tufts University and a handful of awards from film festivals for their work in animation. Alix now resides in Greenfield, MA working for a local conservation organization, Connecticut River Conservancy. Their photographs are the culmination of artistic curiosity and environmental stewardship.
T-Shirt Project
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe Greenfield Public Library welcomes The Children’s Advocacy Center, and their T Shirt Project exhibit in the Community Meeting Room, and throughout the library, beginning Tuesday, April 1. Following the Flag raising ceremony at Greenfield’s Common on Friday, April 18, at 11:00 am in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, a coffee reception will be held in the Library’s Community Meeting Room. The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) works tirelessly in our community to keep children safe by providing countless services for local families. Each T-shirt displayed throughout the library represents a child seen by the CAC in the past year. This year alone over 200 children have been seen at the CAC ranging in ages from three months to 18 years old. Based on the fundamental premise that children have the right to be safe, and protected from harm, the CAC provides child protective services for all members of the Franklin County and North Quabbin community. For more information, contact the CAC at: [email protected] or call 413-475-3401.
Book Babies with Ellen Lavoie
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesStory time is back, babies! Join Children’s Librarian, Ellen Lavoie, in the new Children’s Room for reading, lap bouncing, and singing on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. It’s a great way to meet other babies, new parents, and caregivers! Recommended ages for this 30-minute program are birth-18 months. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian 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 open to the public.
All Recovery Meeting
The RECOVER Project 68 Federal St 68 Federal St, GreenfieldAll Recovery Meetings are open to all pathways of Recovery. This is an open meeting where people share what they are doing to support their recovery. These meetings are held in a Hybrid format daily Mon-Fri and Zoom only on Saturday. Located at The RECOVER Project 68 Federal St, Zoom ID 413 774 5489 password 7745489
Greenfield Community College Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDid you know that Community College is now FREE for Massachusetts residents? Drop by the GPL to learn more about the opportunities at GCC on Tuesday, April 15, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. An admissions representative will be on hand with information about the MassReconnect Program, and the NEW Masseducate program. The MassEducate and MassReconnect programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend a Massachusetts community college for free. No tuition. No fees. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students. For questions, contact Aaron Hellem at [email protected].
Drop In and Draw with Kemah
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDid you know that connection and community relieves loneliness and isolation? Join local artist and educator Kemah on Tuesdays in April, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in the GPL Makerspace, and start an artist journey journal. Let your imagination fly in this low-key, safe, and welcoming group of creatives. For more information, please contact Teen Librarian Francesca Passiglia at 413-772-1544 or [email protected] This program, generously supported by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+.
Greenfield Recycling Program Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesSean Kelleher, Greenfield’s SWIFR Recycling Outreach Coordinator, will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about the City’s new recycling program. Greenfield is rolling out a new recycling program in 2025! Switching to automated single stream recycling collection, all recyclables, including cardboard, will go into one large cart—no more sorting! These new carts are on wheels and super easy to push to the curb on recycling days. To hear more information about this recycling transition stop by and learn all about how it works! This Information Session is free and intended for Greenfield residents.
Greenfield Recycling Program Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesSean Kelleher, Greenfield’s SWIFR Recycling Outreach Coordinator, will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about the City’s new recycling program. Greenfield is rolling out a new recycling program in 2025! Switching to automated single stream recycling collection, all recyclables, including cardboard, will go into one large cart—no more sorting! These new carts are on wheels and super easy to push to the curb on recycling days. To hear more information about this recycling transition stop by and learn all about how it works! This Information Session is free and intended for Greenfield residents.
Drop in Scrabble Night
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesSpellmasters are invited to drop in for a game of Scrabble on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Players of all experience levels are welcome, as the focus is on having fun! Games start at 4:30 and 5:30 pm. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 12 and older.
Drop-In Knitting & Crochet
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDrop in to the Greenfield Public Library's Periodical Lounge for an evening of knitting and crocheting! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters. This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 12 and up.