Cushman Library28 Church St., Bernardston 413-648-5402 ONGOING
Story Hour: Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. Families with children of all ages can enjoy thematic stories, crafts and snack. Justin Lawrence and Karen Stinchfield take turns as presenters.
First Fridays Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Children birth to 5 years old can enjoy stories, puzzles, play and exploration. Snack will be provided.
Bonjour! 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on second Tuesday of each month. The Bernardston French Conversation Group meets to speak French. Free. Just drop in.
Wednesday Night Knitters: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Knitters of all skill levels. Instructor Rebecca Lawlor shares her expertise and experience with anyone seeking help or encouragement.
Dickinson Memorial Library
115 Main St., Northfield
413-498-2455
Ongoing
Story Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Stories, snacks, crafts, music and movement. For toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers.
Slate Public Library360 Main Road, Gill413-863-2591 Ongoing
Story Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Thematic stories, popcorn and crafts for preschool and elementary school-age children with their caregivers. Free and open to all.
Greenfield Public Library
402 Main St.
413-772-1544
ONGOING
Mother Goose on the Loose: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Kay Lyons leads a lap-sit story hour for children ages 3 and younger (with a grown-up). Lyons reads books, leads the group in hand rhymes and uses puppets to teach animal sounds and other concepts. Each session is 45 minutes, with a half-hour of structured activity and about 15 minutes of visiting time.
Writers’ Lunch Workshop: This two-hour writing workshop runs on Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. Joannah Whitney leads the program, which includes writing exercises and discussion as well as an opportunity to share. 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.
Thursday, 22
Harry Potter Book Club: 3 to 5 p.m. Read “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Bring your book and wand (if you have one or borrow one from our wand library) to the library where Professor McGonagall will teach charms and spells. Brush up on all the characters and trivia to get ready for the Experience the Book Party in March. Please call or stop by to register.
Monday, 26
Bullet Journaling 101: 5:30 p.m. Get started with bullet journaling and see what all the fuss is about. Group will meet the last Monday of each month to prep journal for the upcoming month. Get tips, share ideas. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own journal and supplies and we will have some available to get started.
Tuesday, 27
Teen and Tween Art Club: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Do you love to draw? mix paint? Invent colors? Sarah Ahearn Bellamare, author of Painted Pages, will be on hand to lead an art, color, pattern, paint workshop. This month sparkles will be the featured medium. Open to all middle school and high school students.
Wednesday, 28
Chess Club: 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Meet up with other chess players.. Contact calderrossi@gmail.com with any questions.
Leverett Library75 Montague Road, Leverett, 413-548-9220 ONGOING
Lego Club: The first Thursday of every month from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Open to elementary school-age children. Snack provided.
Qigong: Meet and play with others at the library on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.
Tales and Tunes: Join us every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon for stories, songs and play with Heleen Cardinaux. Developed for children ages 5 and under, but open to all families. Sponsored by the Community Network for Children.
Montague public libraries 413-863-3214 ONGOING
Book and DVD donations: Gently used, clean — books, DVDs and CDs accepted at Carnegie Library, Avenue A, Turners Falls. No textbooks, moldy or abridged books. Monthly book sales are held on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Carnegie Library.
Music and Movement: This fun series for young children with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library in Turners Falls through April.
Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday mornings. Thematic stories, projects and snacks for young children and their caregivers with Karen Wartel. Carnegie Library, Avenue A, Turners Falls.
Week of Feb. 22, 23
Art-To-Go Box: Free craft kits will be available at the Carnegie Library all school vacation week.
Thursday, 22
Youth Advisory Committee: 5 to 6 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Teens and tweens are invited to help their libraries, meet new people, and enjoy snacks.
Friday, 23
Live Turtles: 10:30 a.m. Come meet live turtles at the Carnegie Library. The interactive presentation of a variety of turtles will be presented by the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum.
Saturday, 24
LEGO Club: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to build and play at the Carnegie Library.
New Salem Public Library
23 South Main St.
978-544-6334
ONGOING
Teens and Tweens Video Game Day: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. Free. Students from throughout the region are welcome. Snacks provided.
Sunderland Library 20 School St. 413-665-2642 ONGOING
Story Time: 11 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Free.
Friday, 23
Our Place in the Stars — Family Astronomy Night: 6 to 7 p.m. Learn about our place in the stars and then stargaze through a reflective telescope. Best for children ages 8+ and their families. Free.
Saturday, 24
Make and Take Chocolates for Young Adults: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Young Adults in grades 5-12 are invited to learn how to make their own chocolates. Please register in advance at the library. Free.
Tuesday, 27
World Literature Book Club reading: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Discussing “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferante of Italy. Copies of the book may be borrowed from the library. Free.
Young Writers Class: 4 to 5 p.m. Teens in grades 5 to 12 are invited to join writing teacher Nell Wright for an hour of drop in literary fun. Free
Tilton Library
75 North Main St.
South Deerfield
413-665-4683
ONGOING
Story Time Wednesdays: 11 a.m. Meet Duffy the therapy dog and feed the worms in our vermiculture worm bin. Preschool children and their caregivers. No sign up needed.
Find Yourself at Tilton: Saturdays at 3 p.m. A different creative activity each week for adults and children.
Saturday, 24
Meet the Babysitter: 4 p.m. A session for parents to meet local babysitting teens.
Monday, 26
Author Visit: 6:30 p.m. Deerfield resident and Jungian analyst will present her new book, “Polishing the Bones,” an intimate portrayal of a woman’s unfolding inner journey through her Jungian analysis, her dreams, and her terminal illness as she is guided deeper into the mysteries of life and the extraordinary transformation of her death. Refreshments served, free and open to all.
Whately Public Library, 202 Chestnut Plain Road, Whately. 413-665-2170, Tuesday, 27
Cookbook Club and Potluck: 6 to 7:30 p.m. You are invited to bring a dish to share from “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,” by Samin Nosrat. The library will have a sign-up sheet. Free.
Wheeler Memorial Library
49 East Main St., Orange,
978-544-2495
ONGOING
Baby and Me: 10:30 a.m. Mondays. For infants to age 3. Join us for songs, rhymes, bounces and a board book. Includes 45 minutes of informal playtime. Older and younger siblings always welcome at storytime. Free.
Rise and Romp: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For children ages 2 to 5. We’ll read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, dance and make an easy craft. Home daycares are welcome. Older and younger siblings always welcome at storytime.
Lego Club: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Kids ages 5 to 12. Adults may build with their children.
