Greenfield Public Library
Animal Crossing Vacation Week
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesStop by the Teen Room Island during school vacation week for drop in “Animal Crossing” themed craft projects and activities. Plus help us build Greenfield Public Library Island using our Nintendo Switch! 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.
Spring Scavenger Hunt (drop in)
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesIt’s Spring Vacation Week at the Greenfield Public Library! Drop by the Children’s Room Tuesday, April 16 through Saturday, April 20 for a Scavenger Hunt! Try and find all the spring pictures hidden in the Children’s Room on the scavenger hunt. Extend the activity by searching for the real things outside! For all kids ages 0-12 For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. These programs, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, are free.
The Magic Blend: Mastering the Art of Making Smoothies
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin Big Y’s Consulting Dietician Kathy Jordan, MS, RDN, CPT and learn how to make your own delicious and highly nutritious smoothies! Learn which ingredients go together and how to boost up the nutrition in your smoothies for maximum energy. This program is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. Please pre-register here: https://forms.gle/S6ZpAYxTgfGxiCSw7 For more information contact Teen Librarian Francesca Passiglia at francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov This program, generously sponsored by Big Y, is free and intended for ages 10 - 18.
VACATION Lego Club (drop-in)
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin us for a special vacation session of LEGO Club! Kids use library LEGOs for free to play and make their own creations! Recommended for all kids ages 3-12. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. These programs, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, are free.
Drop in Scrabble Night
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesSpellmasters are invited to drop in for a game of Scrabble on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Players of all experience levels are welcome, as the focus is on having fun! Games start at 4:30 and 5:30 pm. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 12 and older.
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.
Meet Your Neighbors: Karl Meyer, “Living Rivers Flow Downstream”
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesJoin your neighbor Karl Meyer on Tuesday, April 16, at 6 pm for “Living Rivers Flow Downstream”, a discussion of the Connecticut River. Karl will explore the natural history, myth and reality on New England’s Great Broken River in Massachusetts from 1798 to today. Writer and journalist Karl Meyer has been writing about the Connecticut River inMassachusetts for over three decades. He holds an MS in Environmental Science from Antioch New England University. For more information, contact us at librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org, or call (413) 772-1544. s program is free and open to everyone in our community.
Animal Crossing Vacation Week
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesStop by the Teen Room Island during school vacation week for drop in “Animal Crossing” themed craft projects and activities. Plus help us build Greenfield Public Library Island using our Nintendo Switch! 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.
Spring Scavenger Hunt (drop in)
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesIt’s Spring Vacation Week at the Greenfield Public Library! Drop by the Children’s Room Tuesday, April 16 through Saturday, April 20 for a Scavenger Hunt! Try and find all the spring pictures hidden in the Children’s Room on the scavenger hunt. Extend the activity by searching for the real things outside! For all kids ages 0-12 For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. These programs, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, are free.
April Vacation Week: Puzzle Day (drop-in)
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesHelp put together different puzzles set out in our Activity Room. Recommended for ages 3-12. For more information, contact Children’s Librarian Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. These programs, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, are free.
Virtual Author Talk with Xochitl Gonzalez
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesWe cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last. Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite. In 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. By 1998 Anita’s name had been all but forgotten―certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student was preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by privileged students whose futures are already paved out for them, Raquel feels like an outsider. Students of color, like her, are the minority there, and the pressure to work twice as hard for the same opportunities is no secret. As she attempts to straddle both worlds, she stumbles upon Anita’s story, raising questions about the dynamics of her own relationship, which eerily mirrors that of the forgotten artist. For more information, and to register for these and other upcoming talks, go to…
Celebrating National Poetry Month: GCC Poets at the GPL
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesThe Greenfield Public Library welcomes Greenfield Community College Poets on Wednesday, April 17, from 6 - 7:30 pm for an evening of poetry in the GPL Community Meeting Room. Poets Gray Davidson Carroll, L. Gibson, La Wanza Lett-Brewington, Adrie Rose, and Cindy Snow will read selected poems from their collections. Copies of their books will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, visit us at https://greenfieldpubliclibrary.org/, or contact Pamela McBride at librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org. This program, generously sponsored by Greenfield Community College and the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to everyone in our community.