GPL Art Show: The Towns of Franklin County
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe Greenfield Library will be hosting a photography exhibit entitled The Towns of Franklin County from October 1 through November 30, 2024. This exhibit will feature pictures from each of the 26 towns in Franklin County. The images have been provided by 26 members of the Springfield Photographic Society, capturing the uniqueness of the communities, and illustrating their history, culture, public spaces, and natural beauty. Each photographer chose one perspective that they felt was important to understanding their town. One of the strengths of the exhibit is the large number of contributing photographers - providing a wider range of perspective than what could have been achieved with one or two contributors. Those photographers with a passion for nature found the natural beauty in their assignment. Other photographers wanted to feature historical sites or local businesses. The Towns of Franklin County is the final installment of a long term project undertaken by the club to capture images from all 102 towns in the four counties of Western Massachusetts.
The Visibility Project, An Exhibit by Artist Malaika Ross
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesIn October we'll be exhibiting Malaika Ross's art show The Visibility Project in our Conference Room, with a reception with Malaika on Friday, October 25, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. “The Visibility Project is a series of paintings that center black female breast cancer survivors whose chests were radically transformed after surgical treatment. 1 in 8 US women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during the course of their lifetime. According to the American Cancer Society, ‘black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than women of any other racial or ethnic group’ yet we are excluded and deemed invisible in paintings. Malaika wants to change this”.
YMCA Homecoming Open House
Franklin County's YMCA 451 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesStop by the Y during our Homecoming Open House (Oct 5 - 11) and try a selection of classes at no charge. For a full list of offerings available to the community, visit your-y.org/openhouse. Start your Y membership during this week and we will waive the Joiner's Fee ($25 savings!)
CALL FOR ART! – community art show
Artspace Community Arts Center 15 Mill St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesWe invite you to submit to our community art show: Forward Exhibition Dates: January 17th, 2025 - February 28th, 2025 Submissions are accepted now through December 2nd Forward: An exploration of evolution, change, and movement; imagining the endless possibilities that lie ahead. We are looking for artwork that captures the essence of the word “Forward”, in all of its forms. Whether you are a poet or a painter, a musician or a sculptor; all creative art mediums are encouraged to apply.
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
GPL Lego Club (drop-in)
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCome 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 [email protected] or call 413-772-1544 x5104.
Chess Club
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMeet 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.
MONDAY NIGHT DND
Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThese are self-contained adventures designed to be played in a single session, so attend one when you can, or join every week. Arrive at 5:30pm for beers and to get settled, and we’ll begin promptly at 6:00. Bring a 5th level 5e character or show up and one will be given to you. Advanced sign-up is no longer needed—just join when you can!
Conversational Italian with Monica
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesParla Italiano? Join Monica Pulci for Conversational Italian on the first Monday of the month, at 6:30 pm in the GPL Local History room. Practice speaking Italian with a native language speaker and others who love the language in a relaxed atmosphere! Monica is a native of Umbria (Italy) who has lived in western Massachusetts and Greenfield since 1992. Monica is often seen at the GPL in her role as volunteer or with a local therapy dog organization that brings therapy dogs to visit with our patrons.For more information, contact us at [email protected], or call (413) 772-1544.
First Monday Silent Film Series: Sherlock Holmes (1916)
Greenfield Garden Cinema 361 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesCome listen to renowned silent film accompanist Jeff Rapsis as he thrills the audience along with William Gillette (from Hartford CT) the greatest Sherlock Holmes of all-time. Adapted from the 1899 stage play Sherlock Holmes is based on the stories A Scandal in Bohemia, the Final Problem and A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle. Once though lost, the film was rediscovered in 2014. When a couple of scammers hold young Alice Faulkner against her will to discover the whereabouts of letters whose dissemination could cause a scandal affecting the royal family, Sherlock Holmes decides to take over the case. (Considered lost, a copy was found in 2014, in the vaults of the Cinémathèque Française.) CAST: William Gillette, Ernest Maupain, Marjorie Kay, Edward Fielding, Stewart Robbins, Hugh Thompson DIRECTOR: Arthur Berthelet RUN TIME: 117 min
Meditative Writing (Drop In): The U. S. Constitution
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesStarting on March 5, Massachusetts Primary Election Day, and continuing throughout this year’s election season, stop by the Greenfield Public Library’s Local History Room on Tuesdays to copy and reflect on the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Take a break from the hectic, often frenzied, election news coverage to study, reflect, and increase your understanding of our rights as citizens of the United States. Copies of the documents and writing materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own! This program is free and open to everyone in our community.
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.