GPL Goes to the Movies

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

  Join us on Thursdays at 2 pm for “GPL goes to the Movies”. Due to licensing restrictions we can’t share the names of the movie, but we can give you the following hint:  Doug MacRay is the leader of a Boston bank robber gang but not cut from the same cloth as his fellow thieves. When Doug falls into a passionate romance with the bank manager briefly taken hostage in their last heist, he wants out of this life and out of the town. As the Feds close in and the crew questions his loyalty, he has one of two choices: betray his friends or lose the woman he loves. R 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. Movies are free to the public, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library.

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Virtual Author Talk: Madeline Miller

  You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction. Miller is known for writing mythological realism.  Miller's novels re-imagine stories from Greek mythology, while focusing on themes that she considers timeless, like dysfunctional families and homesickness. The Song of Achilles, Miller's debut novel, set in Greece,  tells the story from Patroclus' point of view and the bond that grew between him and Achilles. Circe, Miller's second novel is a modern reimagining told from the perspective of Circe, an enchantress in Greek mythology who is featured in Homer's Odyssey. For more information, and to register for these and other upcoming talks, go to https://libraryc.org/greenfieldpubliclibrary  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.

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Event Series Nintendo Switch Drop-In

Nintendo Switch Drop-In

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

  Stop by all month for first come/first serve tournament style Nintendo Switch sessions. We’ve got plenty of games to choose from including Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and Just Dance. Sessions will be offered on a variety of week days this month, including Friday, March 22, from 12 - 4 pm. For more information contact Teen Librarian Francesca francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for middle and high school aged youth.

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Teen Half Day Lounge

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

  Drop in for a slice of pizza, an Oddly Satisfying craft project, Nintendo Switch Tournament and more! This program is funded, in part, by 4SC. Pre-registration is recommended but not mandatory (we want to make sure we have enough pizza). Register at  https://forms.gle/Z5VLghb4DzWL9HEa8 For more information contact Teen Librarian Francesca francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library and 4SC, is free and intended for middle and high school aged youth.  

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Event Series Nintendo Switch Drop-In

Nintendo Switch Drop-In

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

  Stop by all month for first come/first serve tournament style Nintendo Switch sessions. We’ve got plenty of games to choose from including Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros and Just Dance. Sessions will be offered on a variety of week days this month, including Friday, March 22, from 12 - 4 pm. For more information contact Teen Librarian Francesca francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for middle and high school aged youth.

Free
Event Series GPL Lego Club (drop-in)

GPL Lego Club (drop-in)

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Come 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.

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Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Meet 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.

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Meditative Writing (Drop In): The U. S. Constitution

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Starting 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.

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Event Series Book Babies with Ellen Lavoie

Book Babies with Ellen Lavoie

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Story 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.

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Event Series Conversational French

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 lagrogan1@gmail.com. À bientôt! This program is free and intended for ages 16+.

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Event Series Drop-In Knitting & Crochet

Drop-In Knitting & Crochet

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Drop 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.

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Wednesday Night Writers Workshop

Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States

Writers 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.

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