Writers’ Lunch: Monday through Thursday anytime from noon to 2 p.m., bring your laptop or notebook and lunch to the LeVanway Meeting Room for self-directed writing time.
Open for Business: Mondays and Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m., telecommuters and local business people looking for reliable Wi-Fi and a quiet workspace are invited to use the library’s LeVanway Meeting Room.
Afterschool Read-Aloud: Every Monday from 4 to 5 p.m., kids of all ages will love read-aloud story hour at the library. Children’s Librarian Kay Lyons or a guest reader will read picture books, folk tales, or passages from favorite chapter books. For more information, check out the library website at www.greenfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 413-772-1544, ext. 5104.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m., join Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under, with a grown-up. Kay reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes, and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts new to the very young. Each session is 45 minutes, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time.
Minecraft Group: Play Minecraft games at the GPL on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. Contact Bev Bullock at 772-1544.
Children’s Book Writers Group: Adults who write for children are invited to attend a critique group in the LeVanway Room the third Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. The group will be facilitated by Nell Wright. Participants will discuss skills, share tips and opportunities for development, and read and discuss their stories. For more information, call Jane at the library at 413-772-1544 x 5120.
Writers’ Lunch Workshop: On Fridays from noon to 2 p.m., Jane Buchanan and Joannah Whitney offer a workshop which includes writing exercises and discussion as well as an opportunity to share what has been written. Participants are encouraged to attend the open writing periods during the week as well. There is no charge for the workshop and registration is not required. Contact Jane Buchanan at 413-772-1544 for more information.
Chess Club: Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:45, come to the library to play chess. The last Wednesday of each month will feature a speed chess tournament. Contact calderrossi@gmail.com with any questions.
Young Writers Group: Author and teacher Nell Wright works with young writers ages 10-14 on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month during the school year in the Greenfield Room from 4-5 p.m. The group is limited to 8 participants and registration is required. Call 413-772-1544, ext. 5 for more information.
Library Hours: M-W: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Th-Fri: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.