Arms Library60 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls413-625-0306Ongoing
Preschool Story Hour: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Stories, songs and art activities.
Friday, May 3
Music with Gloria Matlock and Michael Nix: Noon to 1 p.m. Matlock and Nix reach deep into the centuries-old tradition of African-American song. With a powerful and authentic voice, Matlock sings gospel songs, spirituals, story songs, work songs, songs of slavery and emancipation, and present-day freedom songs. Nix explores the African-American roots of banjo playing, from early gourd instruments, to arrangements and compositions for the modern seven-string instrument of his own design.
Buckland Public Library30 Upper St., Buckland 413-625-9412 Ongoing
Buckland Fiber Friends: 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Community Room. Knit, spin, weave, felt, sew and crochet. Share yarn, tools, ideas and camaraderie. For more information: marti@walkingcloudfarm.com or 413-489-3196.
Bridge Club: 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Open to beginners.
Coffee and Conversation: 9 a.m. each Saturday. The library provides coffee, doughnuts and the day’s newspapers; you provide the conversation.
Preschool Story and Craft Program: 3 p.m. on Fridays. Led by Cara Downey.
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.
Middle School Mondays: 4 to 5 p.m. on Mondays. Share your favorite books and graphic novels. Play with Shrinky Dinks or board games. A different activity each week just for middle schoolers.
Saturday, May 4
Free Comic Book Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Comics will be available at both the main desk and in the Children’s Room. Come in costume to celebrate both Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day.
Wednesday, May 8
Author Talk with Karen Zilberstein: 6 p.m. Zilberstein, a Northampton author and psychotherapist, will read from her new book, “Parents Under Pressure: Struggling to Raise Children in an Unequal America.”
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, English-Spanish series for young children with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie 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.
Friday, May 3
Craft & Care Family Event: 3:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Join the Youth Advisory Committee for an event that highlights the place of humans in the natural environment. They will read excerpts from two books that are part of the Traprock Center for Peace & Justice’s collection. Immediately following, participants will be invited to make crafts at three different craft stations, using recycled materials.
Saturday, May 4
Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library.
Tuesday, May 7
Art Series for Pre-Teens and Teens: 4 p.m. at the Montague Center Library. Cynthia Fulton, the founder and director of Meadowedge Art, will offer a class for children and teens ages 10 to 15. This is the last in a three-part series.
New Salem Public Library 23 South Main St., New Salem 978-544-6334 Ongoing
Hatha Yoga: 8:15 to 9 a.m. Saturdays. With Natalie Reynolds. Donations accepted. No experience, registration or yoga mat necessary.
Thursday, May 2
“Meet the Candidates” Night: 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room. An opportunity for New Salem residents to hear from and ask questions of the candidates running for local offices in advance of the local election on Monday. There is one contested race for a two-year seat on the Selectboard between Karyn Briand and Jean Derderian.
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 Public 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.
Saturday, May 4
Teen Painting Workshop: 1 to 2 p.m. Teens are invited to make an acrylic painting of their own design. All materials are provided. Advance registration is appreciated. Free.
Wednesday, May 8
Writing Fun with Nell Wright: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens ages 10 and up who love to write, like to write or aren’t even sure they want to write are invited to these drop-in creative writing classes. Free.
Tilton Library 75 North Main St., South Deerfield 413-665-4683 Ongoing
Story Time: 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays. For preschool children and their caregivers. No registration is necessary. Free.
Wendell Free Library 7 Wendell Depot Road, Wendell 978-544-3559Saturday, May 4
Screening of “Fantastic Voyage”: 7:30 p.m. A half-hour episode of “Fireball XL5” 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.
