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.
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. on Fridays. Stories, snacks, crafts, music and movement. For toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers.
Thursday, April 26
Book Talk, Signing: 6:30 to 8 p.m. With Andrew Forsthoefel, author of “Walking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time,” a coming-of-age memoir in the form of a cross-country trek on foot. Hear what he learned, ask questions, and purchase his book or get one signed.
Greenfield Public Library
402 Main St., Greenfield
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, April 26
Jane Austen Book Club: 6 p.m. Join librarians Diane Holmes and Lisa Prolman for lively discussions of Jane Austen’s six published novels. Sessions will be held every other month on Thursday evenings. Starting with Austen’s first written, but last published, novel, “Northanger Abbey.”
Poet’s Seat Poetry Contest Celebration: 7 p.m. in Stoneleigh-Burnham School’s Capen Room. A celebratory evening where finalists read their poems and judges’ decisions are announced.
Saturday, April 28
Training Service Dogs: 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Sharon Wachsler, of At Your Service Dog Training, will present the ins and outs of service dogs, their training and your part in it. People only, no dogs for this class.
Monday, April 30
Bullet Journaling 101: 5:30 p.m. Group meets the last Monday of each month. Get tips, share ideas. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own journal and supplies, or some are available to get started.
Tuesday, May 1
Tween/Teen Movie Night: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Teen Librarians Francesca and Steve invite all middle and high school students ages 12 and up on the first Tuesday of each month to the library’s LeVanway Meeting room for pizza and a movie. Free.
Wednesday, May 2
First Wednesday Speaker Series: 6 p.m. Andrew Forsthoefel, author of “Walking to Listen,” will share his adventures traveling 4,000 miles across America. His book follows a young man’s coming of age on a cross-country trek, as told through the stories of people of all ages, races and inclinations he meets along the highways of America.
Leverett Library75 Montague Road, Leverett413-548-9220 Ongoing
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
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 through April.
Story Time: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday mornings at the Carnegie Library. Thematic stories, projects and snacks for young children and their caregivers with Karen Wartel.
Homeschool Science: At the Carnegie Library at 1:15 p.m. Hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) exercises with Angela, or a special guest, for homeschoolers of all ages.
New Salem Public Library 23 South Main St., New Salem 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.
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.
Sunderland Library 20 School St., Sunderland 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.
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.
Thursday, April 26
Sugarloaf Hike: 8:30 a.m. For National Poem in Your Pocket Day. Bring a poem to read aloud at the top.
PJ Story Time: 6:30 p.m. Bedtime stories for younger children. Wear your pajamas.
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 day cares 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.
Kids Yoga Ages 5 to 7: 11 a.m. to noon. Sign up by emailing, calling or stopping by the library. Max 10 children per class. Sign up for individual classes, or for the series. Free.
