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.
Dickinson Memorial Library 115 Main St., Northfield 413-498-2455 Ongoing
Story Hour with Dana: 10:30 a.m. on Fridays. Stories, snacks, crafts, music and movement. For toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers.
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.
Chess Club: Meet up with other chess players each Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Contact calderrossi@gmail.com with questions.
1,000 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.
Thursday, Feb. 21
Magic Tree House Book Club: 3:30 p.m. Read Book 12 of the “Magic Tree House” series, “Polar Bears Past Bedtime,” and do book-related activities.
Monday, Feb. 25
Reducing Pain and Inflammation with Essential Oils: 6 p.m. Essential oils can decrease inflammation, soothe nerve pain, heal wounds and decrease the need for strong pain medications. Nora Zinan, a registered nurse who practices holistic nursing, will discuss pain holistically and how essential oils can address the many paths that lead to pain.
Tuesday, Feb. 26
Teen and Tween Art Club: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sarah Ahearn Bellemare, author of “Painted Pages,” will lead an art, color and pattern workshop. This month, have fun with embroidery thread. Open to all middle and high school students.
Children’s Book Writers Group: 6 to 8 p.m. A critique group for adults who write for children meets in the Greenfield Room every third Tuesday of the month. Nell Wright facilitates the group. Participants will discuss skills, tips and opportunities for development, and read and discuss their stories.
Wednesday, Feb. 27
Jane Austen Book Discussion Group: 6 p.m. Join librarians Diane Holmes and Lisa Prolman for discussions of Jane Austen’s six published novels. Sessions will be held every other month on Wednesday evenings. This month’s focus will be “Persuasion,” Austen’s last published novel.
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 at 10:15 a.m. at the Carnegie Library. Thematic stories, projects and snacks for young children and caregivers, with Karen Wartel.
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 April.
Homeschool Science: Hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities for homeschoolers of all ages and their caregivers every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Call to register.
Book and DVD Donations: Gently used, clean books, DVDs and CDs are being accepted at the Carnegie Library. No textbooks, moldy or abridged books.
Friday, Feb. 22
LEGOs at the Library: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Youth of all ages and their caregivers are invited to build with LEGOs of all sizes.
Saturday, Feb. 23
Movie of the Month: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Snacks will be served.
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.
LEGO Club: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays. 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.
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 at 11 a.m. For preschool children and their caregivers.
Warwick Free Public Library4 Hotel Road, Warwick978-544-7866 Ongoing
Warwick Winter Writing Wednesdays: 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays through March 6. The core of the course, led by Warwick poet Elaine Reardon, is weekly writing exercises and a longer piece of writing. These writings may grow into finished poetry, memoir or flash literature. The focus is poetry, but those who prefer writing prose narrative are also welcome. Work from initial impulse to final edits. Open to all experience levels. Hot tea will be provided. Free. Call the library or email warwick@cwmars.org or elainereardonpoetry@gmail.com to register.
Wendell Free Library 7 Wendell Depot Road, Wendell 978-544-3559 Thursday, Feb. 21
Al Norman Reading: 7 p.m. Norman will read from his new book, “Ravings: American Wild Talk.”
Whately Public Library202 Chestnut Plain Road, Whately413-665-2170Saturday, Feb. 23
“Lost in the Library”: 10:30 a.m. to noon. Come to February Story Time to get lost in the library with the new “Libearian.” 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.
