Greenfield Public Library
Drop-In Tech Help with Tech Foundry
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDrop-In Tech Help with Tech Foundry, GPL Conference Room Friday, September 13, 27, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Do you need help using your computer, tablet, or smartphone? Come to a drop-in tech help session! Leon from Tech Foundry will be at the Library on Friday, September 13 and 21 to help you with your tech issues. Drop in between 11:30 am - 1:30 pm on either day with your device, or use a library laptop. Tech Foundry stands as Western Massachusetts' premier IT workforce development non-profit, fostering collaboration among residents, employers, and community partners to empower individuals with digital literacy skills and secure living wage jobs. Their programs include a tuition-free IT support training program, and “Tech Hub”, which provides digital literacy and computer training; these programs work to help Massachusetts residents and organizations thrive in today's digital landscape. To learn more, visit https://thetechfoundry.org/ For more information about the drop-in tech help sessions, contact Pamela McBride at [email protected], or call (413) 772-1544 x5124 The Greenfield Public Library would like to thank Tech Foundry, and the Alliance for Digital Equity for making this program possible. The tech sessions are free and open to everyone in our community.
Middle School Meet Up
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesDrop by the Tween Space for “Middle School Meet Up” on Fridays in September from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm. Middle schoolers can hang out after school in our activity room and enjoy a rotating schedule of art and STEM activities. For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast at shannon.gilcreast-greenfield-ma.gov, or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for middle school students.
Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association Information Session & Soil Testing
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesSaturday, September 14, 21, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Front Patio The Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association (WMMGA) will be at the Greenfield Public Library to answer questions and offer pH soil testing . Bring a sample of soil to learn what your garden needs to flourish! For information on collecting soil samples , see “How to Test Your Soil” on their homepage at https://wmmga.org/ The Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association (WMMGA) is a member- managed nonprofit organization dedicated to the educational mission of promoting good and sustainable gardening practices. Each Master Gardener has completed an in-depth training program, including hands-on activities in gardening and public education, and has made a commitment to participate in WMMGA-sponsored public programs each year. WMMGA is an Affiliate of the national Master Gardener program of the American Horticultural Society. This program, free and open to the public, is a rain or shine event.
Tapestry Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesMembers of Tapestry Health will be at the Greenfield Public Library on Mondays in September from 2:30 - 3:30 pm to answer questions and provide information about their free and low cost health care options and services. Stop by to learn how to book appointments, pick up safer-sex supplies, and other Tapestry swag! Tapestry is a human services organization that focuses on sexual health. They believe that access to compassionate, accurate, high-quality healthcare should be available to everyone. Tapestry provides safe spaces in all four counties of Western Mass where anyone can receive the care they need without fear of judgment or stigma. This program is free and open to everyone in our community.
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 [email protected] 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.
The Day After Yesterday: Portraits of Dementia Reception with Joe Wallace
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesGPL welcomes Joe Wallace to discuss his book The Day After Yesterday: Resilience in the Face of Dementia and the portraits that have been hanging in the library over the summer. Trained as a journalist, Joe Wallace has been a portrait photographer and storyteller for twenty years. Like many, Joe has a deeply personal connection with dementia. His maternal grandfather and hero, Joe Jenkins, had Alzheimer’s. His maternal grandmother Elizabeth Ponder (Bebe) had vascular dementia. And in recent years, his mother Barbara (seen here together) has begun her journey with the disease. Joe was frustrated by the common, one-dimensional narrative of dementia—futility, despair, and loss. These are real and important elements of the dementia journey, but by focusing only on the narrowest of views, do very little to change the stigma of those living with the disease. In many ways, showing the stereotypical perspectives only makes it easier to continue ignoring the burgeoning health crisis and the individuals themselves. Joe feels strongly that to give the audience courage to act in ways large and small, you must show the whole story. The artist must not be afraid to show not only the fear, loss and despair, but also the love,…
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.
Constitution Day
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesStop by the Greenfield Public Library on Tuesday, September 17, and pick up a free Pocket Constitution, offered in observance of Constitution Day. Constitution Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited: one copy per person will be available on a first come, first served basis. The Pocket Constitutions, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, are free and available to the public.
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 [email protected] 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.
Greenfield Community College Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United States, Tuesday, September 17, 10:00 - 11:30 am Main Lobby Did you know that Community College is now FREE for Massachusetts residents? Drop by the GPL to learn more about the opportunities at GCC on Tuesday, September 17, from 10:00 - 11:30 am. An admission representative will be on hand with information about the MassReconnect Program, and the NEW Masseducate program. The MassEducate and MassReconnect programs allow all Massachusetts residents who have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree to attend a Massachusetts community college for free. No tuition. No fees. And both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students. For questions, contact Aaron Hellem at [email protected]. This program is free and open to everyone.
Greenfield Recycling Program Information Session
Greenfield Public Library 412 Main St, Greenfield, MA, United StatesSean Kelleher, Greenfield’s SWIFR Recycling Outreach Coordinator, will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about the City’s new recycling program. Greenfield is rolling out a new recycling program in 2025! Switching to automated single stream recycling collection, all recyclables, including cardboard, will go into one large cart—no more sorting! These new carts are on wheels and super easy to push to the curb on recycling days. To hear more information about this recycling transition stop by and learn all about how it works! This Information Session is free and intended for Greenfield residents.