Virtual Author Talk with Douglas Brunt
Virtual workshop via ZoomJoin us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about his bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolph Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I. This book reveals the hidden history of Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance from the steamship Dresden on the eve of World War I. September 29, 1913: the steamship Dresden is halfway between Belgium and England. On board is one of the most famous men in the world, Rudolf Diesel, whose new internal combustion engine is on the verge of revolutionizing global industry forever. But Diesel never arrives at his destination. He vanishes during the night and headlines around the world wonder if it was an accident, suicide, or murder. After rising from an impoverished European childhood, Diesel had become a multi-millionaire with his powerful engine that does not require expensive petroleum-based fuel. In doing so, he became not only an international celebrity but also the enemy of two extremely powerful men: Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil and the richest man in the world. For more information, and to…
PJ Storytime at the GPL
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, May 1, at 6:00 pm for a special storytime! Put on your pjs, grab your blanket or favorite stuffed animal, and join Mandy for a half hour cozy evening storytime for kids age 0-12. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 0 - 12.
Mystery Readers Book Club
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDo you read mysteries? Join us at the GPL on Wednesday, April 3, at 6 pm, for our new Mystery Readers Book Club, facilitated by Karen Larsen. Come discuss what you are currently reading, and get recommendations from other readers! For more information, contact Lisa Prolman at librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org, or call (413) 772-1544. This program is free and intended for ages 14 and over.
Wednesday Night Writers Workshop
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesWriters are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering on Wednesday nights at 6 pm, in the GPL Local History Room, to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will take turns reading their work aloud, with a volunteer moderator leading the discussion. Writers aren’t allowed to talk while being critiqued. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 12 and up.
Line Dance at the Greenfield Moose
Greenfield Moose Lodge #997 20 School st, GreenfieldBeginner and Intermediate line dance instruction. No experience necessary
Karaoke at 10 Forward
10 Forward 10 Fiske Ave, Greenfield, MA, United StatesCome sing at 10 Forward's weekly karaoke! Hosted by DJ PRL (and a special guest host the last Wednesday of the Month)
Preschool Storytime
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMeet and make new friends as we read, sing, and try activities designed to support early learning. Recommended ages for this 45 minute program is 3 - 5 years. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov 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
Veterans Luncheon
Elks Lodge 1296 3 Church St., Greenfield, United States12-1:30 Thursdays FREE Elks Club 1296 Www.Buildingbridgesveterans.org
GPL Goes to the Movies
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays at 2:00 pm for “GPL goes to the Movies”. Due to licensing restrictions we can’t share the names of the movies, but we can give you the following hints: A Hollywood actor who has risen from vaudeville to become a silent film star must make the difficult transition to sound films. Doors open 30 minutes before the show starts. Outside food and drink are allowed. All movies start at 2 p.m. and run until completed, unless otherwise indicated. For more information, contact Jeremiah Rood at librarian@greenfieldpublic library.org or call (413) 772-1544.
Figure Drawing (Every other Thursday!)
Looky Here 28 chapman street, greenfield, MA, United StatesFigure Drawing
Triva Night at Four Phantoms
Four Phantoms Brewing Co. 301 Wells Street, Greenfield, MA, United StatesEvery Thursday! The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. $5 to enter with a cash prize and gift card for the winning team. Ryan, Ian, Tommy, and our new host, Dr. Ooo will alternate hosting each week.