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
“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
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+.
Earthalopes with Victoria
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, with a craft highlighting re-used materials: Earthalopes! Instructor Victoria Speth is a young creative who loves to share her passion for sustainable and imaginative crafting with all. She primarily works with up-cycled materials, and believes the practice of up-cycling is a powerful way to be more mindful and sustainable in the creative process. Drop-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended. Register at: https://greenfieldpl.libcal.com/event/14342385 For more information, contact Francesca Passiglia at [email protected] or call (413) 772-1544 This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+.
Conversational French
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States--Vous parlez français? --Euh... oui, un peu. If this is you, and you would like to put a few drops of oil on your rusty French conversation skills, have a seat at La Table Française, the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, in the GPL Conference Room. This is an intermediate conversation group, not a class. Tamara Grogan, Greenfield resident and 25-year veteran French teacher, will facilitate. If interested, please send an email to Tamara at [email protected]. À bientôt! This program is free and intended for ages 16+.
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.
EARTH DAY MOVIE: ACRES OF CLAMS
Greenfield Garden Cinema 361 Main St., Greenfield, MA, United StatesEric Wolfe’s Acres of Clams is a feature-length video history of the Clamshell Alliance’s direct-action campaign against the Seabrook nuclear plant in the 1970s. Acres of Clams combines archival film footage and music with the personal remembrances of the activists themselves to reveal how disciplined nonviolence can have an out-sized impact on the world—when people take action together. Q&A after the movie!
Monthly Karaoke @ Guiding Star Grange
Guiding Star Grange 401 Chapman Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCommunity Gathering every 4th Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm Donations to Grange appreciated No cover charge - Kids welcome
Trivia Night at the Hangar of Greenfield
Hangar of Greenfield 30 Federal Street, GreenfieldTuesdays are for tantalizing trivia at Hangar Pub and Grill of Greenfield! Join us tonight for a head-scratching good time, delicious bites, and unbeatable vibes. Bring your A-game and let the trivia battle commence! Our Trivia Night is played entirely on your smartphone. Two rounds of 30 questions with a 15 minute break in-between. The winning team receives a Hangar Pub and Grill Gift Card that can be used at any Hangar Pub and Grill location. Additional prizes will vary by the week. So bring your friends and your phone for a night of wings, beer and fun!