Buckland Public Library30 Upper St., Buckland 413 625-9412 Ongoing
Buckland Fiber Friends: 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Knit, spin, weave, felt, sew and crochet. Share yarn, tools, ideas and camaraderie.
Cushman Library28 Church St., Bernardston413-648-5402 Ongoing
French Conversation Group: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.
Story Hour: 4 to 5 p.m., Wednesdays. Families with children of all ages can enjoy thematic stories, crafts, and snack. Karen Stinchfield and Heather McGuirk take turns as presenters.
Wednesday Night Knitters: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Knitters of all skill levels, even absolute beginners, are invited to drop by to enjoy the company of other knitters as everyone works toward completing their individual projects. Instructor Rebecca Lawlor shares her expertise and experience with anyone seeking help or encouragement.
First Fridays Preschool Story Time: 11 a.m. to noon. Children birth to 5 years old can enjoy stories, puzzles, play, exploration and snacks on the first Friday of each month during the school year.
Coloring Evenings for Adults and Teens: Every second Tuesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 12 and up. Images and colored pencils supplied, or bring your own.
Monday, Sept. 10
Monthly Book Discussion: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Discussion of “Orphan Train” by Christina Baker Kline. Members take turns selecting books, both fiction and non-fiction.
Dickinson Memorial Library 115 Main St., Northfield 413-498-2455 Ongoing
Knitting Drop-In: 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday. All knitters are invited to drop by to knit, chat, exchange helpful hints and share ideas. Facilitated by Kathy O’Shea, a graduate of WEBS expert knitting program.
Tuesday, Sept. 11
“What’s it Like to Work at the Thunder Cape Bird Observatory?”: 5 p.m. Cory Ross, a fisheries and wildlife student, bird bander and field technician who monitors bird migrations, shares his experiences at a remote bird observatory in Ontario on Lake Superior. Free.
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.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: This literacy program is designed to increase the number of books that parents and other caregivers read to young children. Register any time at the Children’s Desk.
Chess Club: Meet up with other chess players each Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Contact calderrossi@gmail.com with questions.
MONDAY, Sept. 10
Movie Screening: 6 p.m. “12 Strong: The Declassified Story of the Horse Soldiers,” portrays events that took place in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. Captain Mitch Nelson leads a U.S. Special Forces team into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Author Talk: 6 p.m. Author Brian Glyn Williams will discuss his new book, “The Last Warlord: The Life and Legend of Dostum.” The book details how, after 9/11, the CIA contacted the mysterious Afghan-Mongol warrior to help U.S. Special Forces-Afghan cavalry campaign succeeded against all odds in liberating Afghanistan’s holiest shrine and brought warriors from vastly different cultures together to fight their common Taliban enemy.
Leverett Library, 75 Montague Road, Leverett 413-548-9220
Ongoing
Qigong: Meet and play with others at the library on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.
Tales and Tunes: Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Stories, songs and play with Heleen Cardinaux. Developed for children ages 5 and under, but open to all families.
Montague Public Libraries 413-863-3214
Ongoing
Story Time: Wednesday mornings weekly at 10:15 a.m. at the Carnegie Library. Thematic stories, projects and snacks for young children and caregiver.
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 Millers Falls Library through December.
Book and DVD Donations: Gently used, clean books, DVDs and CDs are being accepted at the Carnegie Library. No text books, moldy or abridged books.
Friday, Sept. 7
First Friday Mystery Activity: 3:30 p.m. Held the first Friday of each month at the Carnegie Library, the surprise activities can include crafts, science experiments and tech-tools. Designed for children ages 8 through teens.
New Salem Public Library 23 South Main St., New Salem 978-544-6334
Ongoing
Hatha Yoga: 5:45 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:15 to 9 a.m. Saturdays. With Natalie Reynolds. Donations accepted. No experience, registration or yoga mat necessary.
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-age children with their caregivers. Free.
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.
Saturday, Sept. 8
LEGO Club: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 4 and up and their caregivers are invited to build and play with the library’s massive collection of LEGOs. Includes a new challenge each week. Free.
Tilton Library 75 North Main St., South Deerfield 413-665-4683
Ongoing
Find Yourself at Tilton: Saturdays at 3 p.m. A different creative activity each week for adults and children.
Story Time Wednesdays: 11 a.m. Meet Duffy the therapy dog and feed the worms in the vermiculture worm bin. Preschool children and their caregivers. No sign-up needed.
Thursday, SEpt. 7
Mystery Book Discussion: 6:30 p.m. “Grist Mill Road” by Christopher Yates. Free slice of pizza while it lasts. No sign up needed.
Wendell Free Library
7 Wendell Depot Road, Wendell
978-544-3559
Saturday, Sept. 8
“The Philadelphia Experiment” Screening: 7:30 p.m. A half-hour episode of “Tales of Tomorrow” will precede the film. Part of a monthly series of science fiction/fantasy and horror/monster movies. Free.
Wheeler Memorial Library 49 East Main St., Orange 978-544-2495
Ongoing
Rise and Romp: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For children ages 2 to 5. Read stories, sing songs, learn rhymes, dance and make an easy craft. Siblings welcome.
Lego Club: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. For children ages 5 to 12. Adults may build with their children.
