Library Closed Monday: The GPL will be closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Day. We will reopen on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.
Writers’ Lunch: Tuesday through Thursday this week, anytime from noon to 2 p.m., bring your laptop or notebook and lunch to the LeVanway Meeting Room for self-directed writing time.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Tuesday and Friday 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 15 minutes of visiting time.
Young Writers Group: Author and teacher Nell Wright works with young writers ages 10 to 14 on Wednesday in the Greenfield Room from 4 to 5 p.m. The group is limited to 8 participants and preregistration is required. Call 413-772-1544 extension 5 for more information.
Chess Club: Every Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., play chess at the GPL. The last Wednesday of each month will feature a speed chess tournament. Contact: calderrossi@gmail.com.
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.
Open for Business: Friday, this week, 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.
Save the date: Tracy Grammer, local writer, singer, musician, and storyteller offers a free concert at the GPL, Monday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.
Library Hours: This week, Monday, closed; Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 to noon, and Sat: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.