Please call the library to reserve an hour time slot.  Times are at 2:00, 3:30, and 5:00.  You must wear a mask and sanitize your hands upon entry to the library

The following rules apply:

• Please arrive at your appointment time, call us to let us know you are here, and wait for the librarian to escort you into the building. Computer sessions will end one hour after the original appointment time, regardless of arrival time. 
• A library card is not required to use the computers at this time. 
• You must correctly wear a mask at all times while in the library.  That means your nose and mouth are covered.  You must sanitize your hands upon entry into the building.
• Please follow the walking path designated by arrows on the floor of the building.
• Please remain within the designated area around your computer, unless printing or copying.
• If you require assistance, please message the librarian using the chat function located on the computer desktop. Please do NOT approach the Reference Desk.
• If you will need hands on help, please consider bringing someone with you who can assist. Maximum of two people for one computer per time slot.
• Please know your email address and password, and any other account log in information you may need. We cannot help you recover a forgotten account.
• Printing is available at $0.10 per page, and you may make photocopies at $0.15 per page. Please have change with you.
• At the end of your session, please carefully remove the plastic covering from the keyboard and from the mouse and discard them in the provided trash can.
• Please exit the building following the arrows on the floor.
• At this time, browsing is not available. If you would like an item from the library, please adhere to curbside pick-up procedures.

Please call the library to reserve an hour time slot.  Times are at 2:00, 3:30, and 5:00.  You must wear a mask and sanitize your hands upon entry to the library

The following rules apply:

• Please arrive at your appointment time, call us to let us know you are here, and wait for the librarian to escort you into the building. Computer sessions will end one hour after the original appointment time, regardless of arrival time. 
• A library card is not required to use the computers at this time. 
• You must correctly wear a mask at all times while in the library.  That means your nose and mouth are covered.  You must sanitize your hands upon entry into the building.
• Please follow the walking path designated by arrows on the floor of the building.
• Please remain within the designated area around your computer, unless printing or copying.
• If you require assistance, please message the librarian using the chat function located on the computer desktop. Please do NOT approach the Reference Desk.
• If you will need hands on help, please consider bringing someone with you who can assist. Maximum of two people for one computer per time slot.
• Please know your email address and password, and any other account log in information you may need. We cannot help you recover a forgotten account.
• Printing is available at $0.10 per page, and you may make photocopies at $0.15 per page. Please have change with you.
• At the end of your session, please carefully remove the plastic covering from the keyboard and from the mouse and discard them in the provided trash can.
• Please exit the building following the arrows on the floor.
• At this time, browsing is not available. If you would like an item from the library, please adhere to curbside pick-up procedures.

Markus Schramm - Biographical Highlights

Markus Schramm was born and raised in Bavaria, Germany. After receiving his college degree in Industrial Engineering, he relocated to the USA in 1993. He is the founder and CEO of Manna Organics, LLC, an international food company.

Markus has been practicing meditation for over 30 years and has traveled to India for spiritual retreats more than 30 times. He has attended many conferences in Europe and in the USA on human unity and world peace. Drawing from his experiences in attempting to create a balanced life in his roles as a husband, father, business owner, and life-long meditator, he has put together a humorous look at our daily lives and its normal challenges, and how to deal with them in a calm, rational manner. He has given public talks on various topics involving meditation for the past 22 years, all across the USA, Canada, Germany and India.

The creative life offers great excitement, interest, and reward – but also a unique set of hurts that can break your heart. Whether you create art, music, gardens, poetry, beautiful meals or anything else, you are most warmly invited to attend this online event. As a devoted, lifelong creator and as a teacher of artists and writers, Kate Chadbourne has noticed that there are five main hurts that can derail and even stop us altogether from making what we most want to make. Kate will speak about these five hurts and provide a set of strategies to help navigate them and ultimately, to keep going. Afterwards, we’ll open the floor for questions and comments. Come for the inspiration and good company, and come to remember why it’s worth risking the hurts of the creative life, and why it’s essential to learn to heal them.

Kate Chadbourne is a singer, harper, and storyteller, an award-winning songwriter and poet, a scholar and teacher of Irish language and folklore with a PhD from Harvard, and a beloved performer at venues throughout New England.  She has been honored as a “tradition bearer” in the Revels Salon series and in the Gaelic Roots Concert Series at Boston College, and her music has been featured on NPR’s programs, “Cartalk” and “All Songs Considered.”  She has released four solo CD’s, three collections of poetry, and two books to encourage and support artists, musicians, and creators.  Named as one of “The Most Fascinating People” in Central Massachusetts by the Sentinel and Enterprise Newspaper, Kate is also the founder of The Bardic Academy, a school for writers, musicians, singers, and young scholars.  She brings to her audiences the sounds of the harp, piano, tin whistle, Irish flute, and melodeon, a deep love and knowledge of traditional Irish story, a warm and welcoming presence, and a voice often described as “the voice of an angel.” Connect with her online at www.katechadbourne.com.

Library Closing at 3 PM for Holiday

Closing at 2 PM

Library Closing at 3 PM

Part one of a series of three diabetes education programs. Parts 2 and 3 will be held on Wednesdays, February 17 and March 17 at 7:00pm.

Our immune system protects us against infections, disease, and serious complications. More important now than ever, we need to find ways to keep our immune systems strong. Healthy eating and exercise have been shown to be  powerful tools to do just that. Attend this program, increase your understanding of healthy eating, how to use MyPlate to prepare healthy, balanced meals for you and your family and how to begin a simple exercise program. Leave ready to begin take action to boost your immune system and lower your risks of chronic disease.

This program is funded by a grant from UMASS Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital's Determination of Needs Fund.

Scherrie Keating is a keynote, educational and motivational speaker on the topics of Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Type 3 Diabetes. 

As a Registered Nurse for over 37 years and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, she has cared for thousands of people living with Diabetes and has seen the devastating consequences of chronic elevated blood sugar. After learning Type 2 Diabetes was preventable, she became a CDC, National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach, Certified Dementia Specialist and started Diabetes Kare Consulting, LLC. 

Scherrie’s mission and passion is to make an impact in the prediabetes epidemic, increase awareness, offer risk screening, and help people start their journey to preventing Type 2 Diabetes for life. She uses her personal cancer story and expertise to inspire and provide life changing education, helps people turn that education into action now and offers ongoing support and coaching for lifelong success. She recently created an online school of education and the Diabetes Prevention for Life Program. She offers healthcare professional, community and corporate wellness programs and speaks throughout the US. 

Part two of a series of three diabetes education programs. Part 3 will be held on Wednesday, March 17 at 7:00pm.

Ever feel overwhelmed trying to understand what this condition called Type 2 Diabetes is and how to manage it? Don't worry, you’re not the only one. In fact, there are currently 34.2 million people living with Diabetes in the US. The key is to have a basic understanding of what Diabetes is and the important role daily self- management plays in keeping your blood sugars under control. Attend this program, walk away with need to know, simplified strategies to help you manage your Diabetes, achieve your blood sugar goals, and prevent potential, serious long-term complications.

This program is funded by a grant from UMASS Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital's Determination of Needs Fund.

Scherrie Keating is a keynote, educational and motivational speaker on the topics of Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Type 3 Diabetes. 

As a Registered Nurse for over 37 years and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, she has cared for thousands of people living with Diabetes and has seen the devastating consequences of chronic elevated blood sugar. After learning Type 2 Diabetes was preventable, she became a CDC, National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach, Certified Dementia Specialist and started Diabetes Kare Consulting, LLC. 

Scherrie’s mission and passion is to make an impact in the prediabetes epidemic, increase awareness, offer risk screening, and help people start their journey to preventing Type 2 Diabetes for life. She uses her personal cancer story and expertise to inspire and provide life changing education, helps people turn that education into action now and offers ongoing support and coaching for lifelong success. She recently created an online school of education and the Diabetes Prevention for Life Program. She offers healthcare professional, community and corporate wellness programs and speaks throughout the US. 

This is the final program in our series of three diabetes education programs.

Did you know that Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, lower limb amputations and adult onset blindness? They result from chronic elevated blood sugars. The good news is you can help decrease your risks of developing these complications by achieving your Diabetes ABC goals and having regular screenings recommended by the American Diabetes Association. Attend this program and start taking control of your Diabetes instead of letting your Diabetes take control of you! It is possible to live a long and healthy life with Type 2 Diabetes.

This program is funded by a grant from UMASS Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital's Determination of Needs Fund.

Scherrie Keating is a keynote, educational and motivational speaker on the topics of Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes and Type 3 Diabetes. 

As a Registered Nurse for over 37 years and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, she has cared for thousands of people living with Diabetes and has seen the devastating consequences of chronic elevated blood sugar. After learning Type 2 Diabetes was preventable, she became a CDC, National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach, Certified Dementia Specialist and started Diabetes Kare Consulting, LLC. 

Scherrie’s mission and passion is to make an impact in the prediabetes epidemic, increase awareness, offer risk screening, and help people start their journey to preventing Type 2 Diabetes for life. She uses her personal cancer story and expertise to inspire and provide life changing education, helps people turn that education into action now and offers ongoing support and coaching for lifelong success. She recently created an online school of education and the Diabetes Prevention for Life Program. She offers healthcare professional, community and corporate wellness programs and speaks throughout the US.