Explore the most visited museum in the world -- the Louvre. Discover the history of the building, from the medieval castle of the early 13th century to the pyramid of the late 20th. Then, examine the ten greatest works of the Louvre: from antiquity to the French romantic painter, highlighting the wonderful women of the Louvre, including the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. Led by French tour guide Patrick Herpe, who will be Zooming live from Paris. Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3716805317191/WN_-pcgmoeTQ8y0g1sQeUb9bg#/registration

Please join us online for an afternoon of fun on Wednesday, June 7 at 4 pm with Mike Rucker, Ph. D.,as he discusses "The Fun Habit: How the Disciplined Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life". Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet fun’s absence from our modern lives is striking. The Fun Habit is the ultimate guide to reap fun's profound benefits. Grounded in current research, accessible science, and practical recommendations, Dr. Rucker will use The Fun Habit strategies to teach you how to build having fun into an actionable and effortless habit and why doing so will help you become a healthier, more joyful, more productive person. For more information, and to register for this and other upcoming talks, go to https://libraryc.org/greenfieldpubliclibrary/21486/register This program, brought to you by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, is free and open to the public.

Join the Greenfield Public Library, in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library, for The Trial of Lizzie Borden -- Whacks and Hacks, on Saturday, June 10, at 12 pm. When Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally hacked to death in Fall River, Massachusetts in August 1892, the arrest of the couple’s younger daughter Lizzie turned the case into international news and her murder trial into a spectacle unparalleled in American history. Everyone -- rich and poor, suffragists and social conservatives, legal scholars, and laypeople -- had an opinion about Lizzie Borden’s guilt or innocence. An essential piece of American mythology, the popular fascination with the Borden murders has endured for more than one hundred years. Told and retold in every conceivable genre, the murders have secured a place in the American pantheon of mythic horror. Led by the Honorable Dennis J. Curran, retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice. Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6716823031207/WN_1JdFZqQCR2-XARaXNQ-K7A#/registration NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Looking for a job? Join the Greenfield Public Library, in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library, for a virtual program designed to improve your job searching skills. In this virtual salary negotiation seminar, learn the strategies and techniques necessary to confidently negotiate your salary during the interview process. Delve into strategies and techniques for researching your market value and determining a realistic salary range based on your experience, skills, and qualifications. Additionally, explore salary transparency laws and how to effectively communicate your worth, as well as how to navigate common negotiation scenarios. Led by Paula Christensen, a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Interview Coach with over a decade of corporate recruiting experience. Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kcCvrTkjGNSehPioK3Rg7rmnyvrbfGUy#/registration NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Join "Grannies" Beth Sobiloff and Marcia Rothwell as they share stories and reflect on their adventures touring all over the Commonwealth. They're not ready for the rocking chair yet! These two young-at-heart grandmothers will share their love of exploration and adventure, showing that they can be business owners, wives, grandmothers, and still have fun! Come hear their story about how they've reinvented themselves later in life, and are living their retirement years to the fullest! Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1216839234356/WN_-O-M83DlTjSozRqpayNhsQ

Join the Greenfield Public Library, in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library, for the virtual program A Celebration of Massachusetts Libraries: A History of Libraries In The Bay State, on Wednesday, June 14, 7 pm. From the early days of European settlement to the present, Boston and Massachusetts have been friendly to the printed word. In fact, the first printing press in British North America arrived at Harvard in 1636. Libraries -- private, public, and academic -- quickly followed. Massachusetts author and historian Alan Earls will present a slideshow and discussion of some of the important milestones, architectural gems, and key figures in this story as well as an overview of just how richly endowed we are with libraries of all kinds today Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3216839234852/WN_IjE20NQyRS-qqvKPUgzY2A NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library,is free and open to the public.

You’re invited to join us for an hour online with New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck as she talks about her book An American in Provence: Art, Life, and Photography, on Thursday, June 15, at 7 pm. An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still life photography. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck embarked on a one-year getaway to Provence. One year, turning into five, Beck moved to the French countryside, documenting her life as “An American in Provence.” Equal parts art book, travel diary, memoir, and cookbook, An American in Provence transports you to the South of France. For more information, and to register for this and other upcoming talks, go to: https://libraryc.org/greenfieldpubliclibrary/21486/register This program, brought to you by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, is free and open to the public.

Join us as we say goodbye to the Leavitt Hovey House, which has housed the Greenfield Public Library since 1909, on Saturday, June 17, from 10 am - 2 pm. Stop by for one last visit, check out a book, have some cake, and share your favorite GPL moments in the memory book. The Greenfield Public Library will be closed Monday, June 19, through Wednesday, July 12, in order to move and prepare for the grand opening of the new library. For more information, and to access all the GPL digital resources, go to https://greenfieldpubliclibrary.org/. You’ll find the “Quick links to GPL Resources'' on our home page. This event, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Follow Ken Carlson’s journey to the Shetland Islands in Scotland as he searched for a way to photograph the graceful Northern Gannet seabird diving underwater to fish. Not being a scuba diver made this a challenge, but Carlson finds a way after following up on a clue. Carlson is a nature, landscape and Fine Art photographer living in Harrington, Maine, after living and practicing veterinary medicine in Ipswich for 43 years. He is a presenter, judge, educator, and traveler. Carlson has traveled to more than 40 locations for his photography, including four trips to Scotland, of which two were to the Shetlands. Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2216839234482/WN_FAT5sDT6QwWxyDfi692xNQ NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Join us for a presentation by Susan Mara Bregman, based on her new book, Along Route 1: Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Bregman’s book is an unapologetic combination of historic gravity, exuberant entertainment, unexpected juxtapositions, and wonderfully kitschy roadside attractions. New England road trippers will encounter roller coasters and candlepin bowling, lobster rolls and homemade pie, colonial-era taverns and granite fortifications. Mile after mile, Route 1 tells a story about history, survival, loss, and change. Writer and photographer Susan Mara Bregman is the author of Arcadia Publishing's New England Neon and New England Candlepin Bowling. A native New Yorker, she moved to Boston after graduating from college and never left. The remarkable photographs in this book came from historical societies, museums, libraries, universities, and private collections. Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3816839235323/WN_UhEojkPrQg6Ir0rZ-MaUYg NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Learn how to build relationships that will help your career using both conventional & unusual methods. Discover effective communication techniques and explore calendar management and research tools. Learn why job seekers should always consider themselves in marketing and sales. Discover how to better market and sell yourself. Led by Ray Mascola, business development advisor, coach and owner of "Targeting Sales Growth." Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc-6pqzwtG9dfD-4OMInRLJiqC9SjaRUV NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Join the Greenfield Public Library, in collaboration with the Tewksbury Public Library, on Tuesday, June 27, at 7pm, for a discussion with Emily Sweeney about her new book Dropkick Murphy: A Legendary Life. This book chronicles, for the first time, the unbelievable life of Dr. John “Dropkick” Murphy, a professional wrestler who put himself through medical school during the Great Depression. He opened Bellows Farm, a one-of-a-kind institution that served as both a facility where elite athletes could train as well as a secluded place where down-on-their-luck alcoholics could go to sober up discreetly. Drawing on years of research and interviews, author Emily Sweeney goes behind the scenes to reveal the untold story of Murphy’s life, his farm, and the legendary events that unfolded there. Emily Sweeney is a staff reporter at The Boston Globe and author of the books Boston Organized Crime and Gangland Boston. Register for the Zoom link at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9216830667095/WN_ooXZyAMoT960zIM3GowYBw#/registration NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program. This program, sponsored by the Corning Foundation, the Friends of the Tewksbury Public Library, and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to…

On Wednesday, June 28, an Open House Retirement Celebration will be held for Library Director Ellen Boyer at the John Zon Community Center from 6-8pm. Join members of the Greenfield Public Library’s staff, Trustees, Foundation, and Friends in thanking Ellen for her years of service and dedication to the community including her accomplishment in establishing Greenfield’s first purpose-built library. All are welcome to attend this open house. Refreshments will be available.