Greenfield Public Library
Youth Knitting Group (drop-in)
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDrop in after school, for our ongoing knitting group for youth ages 8 - 12. Beginner knitting materials will be provided, or bring your own project! **After April 26 Youth Knitting Group will be taking a break until cooler weather!** For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast at: shannon.gilcreast@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 8 - 12.
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 ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov 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.
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 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.
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.
Literary Teas: Daughter of Time
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGood books, good tea & good company. What could be better to end your busy day? Literary Teas combines literary works of fiction with cozy cups of local tea, from Greenfield’s local tea shop: Alchemy of Avalon. Join Lisa and Diane for a GPL discussion of Daughter of Time, by Josephine Tey, on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:30 pm, in the Conference Room. The Daughter of Time is a 1951 detective novel by Josephine Tey, concerning a modern police officer's investigation into the alleged crimes of King Richard III of England. Feeling bored while confined to bed in hospital with a broken leg, a friend of his suggests he should amuse himself by researching a historical mystery. She brings him some pictures of historical characters, aware of Grant's interest in human faces. He becomes intrigued by a portrait of King Richard III. He prides himself on being able to read a person's character from his appearance, and King Richard seems to him a gentle, kind and wise man. Why is everyone so sure that he was a cruel murderer? With the help of other friends and acquaintances, Grant investigates Richard's life and the case of the Princes in the Tower,…
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.
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.