Teens sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features friendship bracelets! All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

Register for this from the Town of South Hadley Recreation Department website

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

The musical petting zoo is a fun and informative traveling hands-on exhibit of musical instruments for children in grades pre-K-4 and beyond. Each participant will get to hear, experience, and even play the instruments of the orchestra, and will receive an activity book to take home. Thank you to the Springfield Symphony Orchestra!

Harry Potter meets real science! Mixing real science with magic, participants will learn, and help perform, magical transfigurations, vanishes, and other amazing feats using everyday household items. Volunteers from the audience help with each experiment before Ed explains the science behind each magical effect. For ages 7+. 

 This program is supported in part by a grant from the South Hadley Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Age 10+ through Adults.Come on down for card games such as pokemon, magic the gathering, etc. You can also play Pokemon Go Mobile.  Please BYOC (Bring Your Own Cards).

No trades- just gaming. Hosted by Ethan.

Come to the Children's Room and choose a board game to play or puzzle to make

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.

Artist Caitlin Dembkowski

Do you love to build with Lego? Come build at the library! This program is for children ages 5-12. Children between the ages of 5-10 must have an adult caregiver present. What will you make?

Bright Spot reading therapy dog Duchess is a cuddly little Yorkshire terrier. Children in kindergarten and above can practice their reading skills with Duchess by scheduling a 15 minute time slot. Space is very limited so call or stop in to reserve your time. This is a one-on-one, by appointment only event.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies and toddlers. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

Wildlife on Wheels is an educational outreach program that brings
animal ambassadors* to young children and their families to
support STEAM learning and promote environmental awareness.
You and your child will learn about the animals, including their special
adaptations, habitats, behaviors, diets and status in the wild.

*Please note, there will be reptiles, including snakes. None of the animals are
dangerous and all interactions will be supervised.

Free, and open to all young children and their families!
Registration required. Register by emailing: mmendes@collaborative.org

Funded by a Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care, administered by Collaborative for Educational Services

Bright Spot reading therapy dog Gwen is a lovable greyhound. Children in kindergarten and above can practice their reading skills with Gwen by scheduling a 20 minute time slot. Space is limited, so call or stop in to reserve your time. This is a one-on-one, by appointment only event.

Partner up and practice the chess skills you learned from Andy in January! We'll have chess and other board games in the storytime room.

This new biographical film tells the story of the legendary Secretary of Interior Stewart Udall, who served in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations and became a towering - yet humble - figure in the 20th century American conservation movement. He was an early campaigner for both environmental protection and social justice, encouraging JFK, LBJ and Ladybird Johnson to become conservation leaders themselves.

Through his bipartisan statesmanship, more lands and waters were protected as national parks, national wildlife refuges, and national seashores during his tenure as Interior Secretary than under any other leader in that position. Udall was directly responsible for the passage of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the establishment of a National Trails program. He was also one of the earliest leaders at the federal level to warn about the looming dangers of climate change.

Stewart Udall was a Renaissance man and authored numerous books on American history and public policy. He was also a poet who admired Robert Frost and played a key role in raising Frost’s public profile at the time.

Born and raised in Arizona, he had a deep respect for indigenous culture. Through his connection with the Navaho Tribe, he walked and talked "the beauty way" and we are all the better for it.

Kestrel Land Trust conserves and cares for forests, farms, and riverways in the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts, while nurturing an enduring love of the land.

Since its founding in 1970, Kestrel has conserved more than 27,000 acres of wildlands, woodlands, farmland, and riverlands in partnership with willing landowners, communities, the Commonwealth, and federal agencies

Junior GS troop meeting. 

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. We will read, sing, talk, draw, and play! We will be outdoors on the library lawn if the weather is fair, inside in the storytime room otherwise. 

Visit the children's room anytime between 3-6pm and join Miss Janet for a special craft activity (for ages 5+).

Ever wanted to be a writer? Do you have stories to tell? Come to Creative Writing Hour at the library! Spend an hour with other students and explore poetry, fiction, and non-fiction through exciting examples, word games and creative prompts! No experience necessary. 

Writing instructor Darwin Michener-Rutledge will lead the sessions. Open to all middle and high school students.

This month's Teen Snackternoon features Dirt Cups. Please sign up. All supplies provided.

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

A Mahjong group of experienced players. Please contact J. Joyall if interested in joining.

Bring your crochet, needlepoint, felting, hand-quilting and, yes, knitting! Share your crafting know-how, browse a selection of crafty books full of new skills, or just enjoy stitching in the Gaylord rotunda! Ages 10+

Annual meeting

Balloon artist Brie will read stories and twist related balloon creations for kids ages 3-6 and their families.

Do you love to build with Lego? Come build at the library! This program is for children ages 5-12. Children between the ages of 5-10 must have an adult caregiver present. What will you make?

Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the Storytime Room for a cozy evening storytime. Come in pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal if you wish! 

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies and toddlers. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Teens (ages 11 through HS) come try out our new evening craft time! We will be making homemade lip balm! All supplies provided. No sign up needed.

Clothing may get messy. Please don't wear nice clothes.

Teens sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features herb growing! All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

OPEN ART/CRAFT CORNER at SHPL

BRING YOUR NEW, OLD OR CURRENT PROJECTS IN WHATEVER MEDIUM YOU ARE WORKING.

WE PROVIDE THE SPACE . YOU PROVIDE THE MATERIALS.

ENJOY THE COMPANY AND INSPIRATION OF FELLOW CREATORS.

Human Rights Commission for the Town of South Hadley

Presented by Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice

Lecture 3 – Making the Right Choice. Learn the Options for Home Health Care

When facing serious illness, understanding your healthcare options can be confusing and overwhelming. Trying to understand the differences between VNA, Palliative Care, and Hospice can lead to many questions. We will break down what each service is while also discussing the importance of advance care planning so that you are in control of your own care. There will also be time afterward for Q&A.

A book discsussion group focusing on selections from Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine book club.

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. We will read, sing, talk, draw, and play! We will be outdoors on the library lawn if the weather is fair, inside in the storytime room otherwise. 

This month, the Homeschool Book Group discusses Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.

Come build with Lego! If you like creating with various sizes and types of lego bricks, stop by the library anytime between 3-6pm. Age 12 and under. No signup necessary

South Hadley Class of 1963 Reunion meeting

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

A once-a-month storytime program for the Tree of Life preschool. Other preschool-age children and their caregivers are welcome.

A Mahjong group of experienced players. Please contact J. Joyall if interested in joining.

Bring your crochet, needlepoint, felting, hand-quilting and, yes, knitting! Share your crafting know-how, browse a selection of crafty books full of new skills, or just enjoy stitching in the Gaylord rotunda! Ages 10+

One of the hardest things to do as an adult is make friends. Come on down and make friends with speed meeting.

You will get 2 minutes to see if you are new friends! Sign up to experience a new freindship!

Annual meeting

Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the Storytime Room for a cozy evening storytime. Come in pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal if you wish! 

Board of Library Trustees for the Town of South Hadley

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies and toddlers. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Teens come and play Xbox 1 in the Teen Room! Each month features a different selection of games. Ages 11 through HS. No sign up needed.

TBD

Junior GS troop meeting. 

Our special guest at today's storytime is author Heidi Stemple! She will be reading from her books Wren's Nest and Whose Nest Is Best?

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. 

Visit the children's room anytime between 3-6pm and join Miss Janet for a special craft activity (for ages 5+).

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Sheryl White from BabyKneads presents this intoductory workshop on Sign With Your Baby. She teaches families the benefits of using signs with preverbal children. This class is appropriate for babies and young children 2 months or older and pre-verbal. Caregivers will learn signs and receive handouts at the end of this interactive workshop. 

In honor of Mass Kids Lit Fest, we will be hosting author/illustrator Scott Magoon for an author talk and drawing demonstration! Kids and families welcome, no registration required. Book sales & signing to follow the event.

Scott Magoon is the illustrator of several acclaimed picture books, including the New York Times bestselling RESCUE & JESSICA: A LIFE-CHANGING FRIENDSHIP by Jessica Kensky & Patrick Downes, MISUNDERSTOOD SHARK series BY Ame Dyckman and the SPOON series by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. He is also the author/illustrator of the EXTINCTS series of graphic novels, LINUS THE LITTLE YELLOW PENCIL, BREATHE and THE BOY WHO CRIED BIGFOOT. He lives in Massachusetts. Visit him online at www.scottmagoon.com

Bright Spot reading therapy dog Duchess is a cuddly little Yorkshire terrier. Children in kindergarten and above can practice their reading skills with Duchess by scheduling a 15 minute time slot. Space is very limited so call or stop in to reserve your time. This is a one-on-one, by appointment only event.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies and toddlers. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Do you enjoy happy endings? Perhaps a series of romance novels?

Whether you are already a romance reader or are new to the genre, join us for a monthly get-together of romance novels that offer happy endings and often are part of a series.

Books will be available to check out from the library in the weeks prior to each meeting.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

Office hours with South Hadley's local legislators: Rep. Dan Carey and Sen. Jake Oliveira and/or their key staff.

Contact Sharon Kovalesky 413-650-0049

OPEN ART/CRAFT CORNER at SHPL

BRING YOUR NEW, OLD OR CURRENT PROJECTS IN WHATEVER MEDIUM YOU ARE WORKING.

WE PROVIDE THE SPACE . YOU PROVIDE THE MATERIALS.

ENJOY THE COMPANY AND INSPIRATION OF FELLOW CREATORS.

Angela DiTerlizzi has written many picture books (including Some Bugs, Just Add Glitter, Have You Seen This Book?, A Very Cranky Book, and The Magical Yet), and she's coming to SHPL to read her newest book, The Curious Why. This event is free and no registration is required! Kids of all ages are welcome to join us for this special storytime. Odyssey Books will be on hand to sell books for those who would like to have them signed by the author after the reading and Q&A.

In House Author Talk!

Emotional development experts Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. and Lauren Stauble M.S. are at the forefront of a movement to foster little ones’ emotional intelligence. Their revolutionary Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method has been a game changer for parents and educators, and now they are sharing it with readers in this indispensable guide.

 Tiny Humans, Big Emotions provides the tools to tackle every sort of stressful child-rearing situation, including:

• What to do when your child throws a tantrum (it's not what you think!)

• Helpful scripts to handle any challenging moment like school refusal and bedtime resistance

• How to react when your child hits, punches, or bites

• Easy tips that help regulate your child’s nervous system

• How to anticipate and end meltdowns before they even begin

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. We will read, sing, talk, draw, and play! We will be outdoors on the library lawn if the weather is fair, inside in the storytime room otherwise. 

Come build with Lego! If you like creating with various sizes and types of lego bricks, stop by the library anytime between 3-6pm. Age 12 and under. No signup necessary

Ever wanted to be a writer? Do you have stories to tell? Come to Creative Writing Hour at the library! Spend an hour with other students and explore poetry, fiction, and non-fiction through exciting examples, word games and creative prompts! No experience necessary. 

Writing instructor Darwin Michener-Rutledge will lead the sessions. Open to all middle and high school students.

Need help with Libby? Your E-reader, tablet, smartphone of accessing the online catalog? Desi will help you one on one.

Plains School preschool and kindergarten readiness event, with the Collaborative and SHPL. Details to come!

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

A Mahjong group of experienced players. Please contact J. Joyall if interested in joining.

Bring your crochet, needlepoint, felting, hand-quilting and, yes, knitting! Share your crafting know-how, browse a selection of crafty books full of new skills, or just enjoy stitching in the Gaylord rotunda! Ages 10+

P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization where women celebrate the advancement of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations.

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.

Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the Storytime Room for a cozy evening storytime. Come in pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal if you wish! 

You can buy signed books (by bookplate) by Camilla from Aesop's Fable. Just write that you would like the book signed in the notes section at checkout. 

Buy signed books by Camilla

About the book:

I am a perfectly functional adult.

So why is it so hard to get a date? When my father decided last year that I wouldn’t receive my inheritance until I am in a stable relationship, I let the ever-important deadline slip through the cracks.

Why bother dating, when I can read, right? Wrong.

Now, I have less than two months to find love if I’m going to inherit my cottage home, and even with a stack of self-help books a mile high, things are not looking good. The only man who’s graced me with more than five minutes of his attention is a giant tattooed bar owner.

Sure, he’s the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen. And, sure, he keeps appearing in my life. And…sure…when we enter into a fake/practice dating collaboration, it seems an awful lot like the start of a rom-com, but there’s no way our little stint turns into anything else.

I absolutely refuse to date anyone who drinks. He may be the gentlest grump now, but I know what alcohol does to people, and I am not looking for someone I think I can trust to hurt me again.

No matter what, follow point #1 on my outline: Do NOT fall in love.

About Camilla:

Camilla Evergreen is an alias of USA Today bestselling author Anne Stryker. Originally intended as a dumping ground for all things lacking fantasy, Camilla/Anne came to the shocking discovery that writing sarcastic, chaotic romcoms full of quippy heroines and adoring heroes has a kick to it.

Camilla/Anne’s neurodivergent tendencies leave her hyperfocused on writing sweet and sassy romances from dawn till dusk and lending whatever her current creative obsessions are to her characters. From arranged marriages to falling for the boss, there’s lots of love to go around.

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Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from ashlandprograms@minlib.net.

This Tuesday, special musical guest Caylin joins us for Rhyme Time! This program is for kiddos ages birth to five and their caregivers. 

Teens come and play Xbox 1 in the Teen Room! Each month features a different selection of games. Ages 11 through HS. No sign up needed.

At JP SANTANIELLO Retirement Planning Solutions, we hold informational seminars for our clients and the greater community that feature information on specific topics, such as retirement income strategies and wealth management. Often, our seminars include guest speakers and special activities, as well as take-home materials. We strive to keep you up to date on issues that matter to you, your family and your financial well-being.

Bright Spot reading therapy dog Gwen is a lovable greyhound. Children in kindergarten and above can practice their reading skills with Gwen by scheduling a 20 minute time slot. Space is limited, so call or stop in to reserve your time. This is a one-on-one, by appointment only event.

TBD

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. We will read, sing, talk, draw, and play! We will be outdoors on the library lawn if the weather is fair, inside in the storytime room otherwise. 

Visit the children's room anytime between 3-6pm and join Miss Janet for a special craft activity (for ages 5+).

This month's Teen Snackternoon features Guacamole. Please sign up. All supplies provided.

Come learn to take better smart phone pictures with Peter Glass!

This class is for those interested in producing high-quality images with their smartphone
cameras. That means learning and understanding the camera controls as well as when
and how to use them. Doing so will put the photographer in better control of their
camera. And that will mean significantly improved photographs.
Please note: This class will not cover the taking of selfies. 
 
Everything necessary for taking great smartphone pictures will be addressed, including: 
 Learning how to use the camera controls on your specific smartphone
 Basic photographic theory
 Discussing and, if desired, installing other smartphone camera apps
 Suggestions for hand-holding your camera
 Specific steps to follow when taking a picture
 Useful accessories for your smartphone camera
 And, how to compose your photographs to produce truly wonderful results

Peter Glass has been a professional photographer in the Northeast for over 25
years, specializing in corporate, editorial, portrait, and stock photography. His photos
appear regularly in magazines, advertising brochures, websites, and on book covers.

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Julie Stepanek leads music and movement at today's special Rhyme Time for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers!

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided.

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. We will read, sing, talk, draw, and play! We will be outdoors on the library lawn if the weather is fair, inside in the storytime room otherwise. 

Come build with Lego! If you like creating with various sizes and types of lego bricks, stop by the library anytime between 3-6pm. Age 12 and under. No signup necessary

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Bring your crochet, needlepoint, felting, hand-quilting and, yes, knitting! Share your crafting know-how, browse a selection of crafty books full of new skills, or just enjoy stitching in the Gaylord rotunda! Ages 10+

Teens sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features TBD! All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the Storytime Room for a cozy evening storytime. Come in pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal if you wish! 

Board of Library Trustees for the Town of South Hadley

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies and toddlers. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

OPEN ART/CRAFT CORNER at SHPL

BRING YOUR NEW, OLD OR CURRENT PROJECTS IN WHATEVER MEDIUM YOU ARE WORKING.

WE PROVIDE THE SPACE . YOU PROVIDE THE MATERIALS.

ENJOY THE COMPANY AND INSPIRATION OF FELLOW CREATORS.

Human Rights Commission for the Town of South Hadley

TBD

A book discsussion group focusing on selections from Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine book club.

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. We will read, sing, talk, draw, and play! We will be outdoors on the library lawn if the weather is fair, inside in the storytime room otherwise. 

Visit the children's room anytime between 3-6pm and join Miss Janet for a special craft activity (for ages 5+).

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

A Mahjong group of experienced players. Please contact J. Joyall if interested in joining.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies and toddlers. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Do you enjoy happy endings? Perhaps a series of romance novels?

Whether you are already a romance reader or are new to the genre, join us for a monthly get-together of romance novels that offer happy endings and often are part of a series.

Books will be available to check out from the library in the weeks prior to each meeting.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

The History of Emancipation & Juneteenth is an exciting and engaging slide presentation which will touch on the following topics: the abolitionist movement, the election of Abraham Lincoln, Freemont’s Emancipation, Hunter’s Emancipation, and the General Benjamin Butler’s orders on “Contraband of War.” The Emancipation Proclamation itself; the timing of it, the politics of it and who was actually freed by it. The gradual emancipation of slaves by Federal Troops as they conquered the different Confederate states, the end of the war and the movement of troops into Texas and the famous issuing of General Order No. 3 on June 19th, 1865 at Galveston Texas. And, finally how Juneteenth went from a local Galveston Texas celebration to a national holiday.

Preseted by Chris Daley

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. We will read, sing, talk, draw, and play! We will be outdoors on the library lawn if the weather is fair, inside in the storytime room otherwise. 

Come build with Lego! If you like creating with various sizes and types of lego bricks, stop by the library anytime between 3-6pm. Age 12 and under. No signup necessary

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Bring your crochet, needlepoint, felting, hand-quilting and, yes, knitting! Share your crafting know-how, browse a selection of crafty books full of new skills, or just enjoy stitching in the Gaylord rotunda! Ages 10+

TBD

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.

Kids and their caregivers are welcome to join us in the Storytime Room for a cozy evening storytime. Come in pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal if you wish! 

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies and toddlers. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Presented by students of teacher Felice Swados

Story Time is geared toward little ones from birth to age five and their caregivers. We will read, sing, talk, draw, and play! We will be outdoors on the library lawn if the weather is fair, inside in the storytime room otherwise. 

Visit the children's room anytime between 3-6pm and join Miss Janet for a special craft activity (for ages 5+).

Need help with Libby? Your E-reader, tablet, smartphone of accessing the online catalog? Desi will help you one on one.

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies and toddlers. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

OPEN ART/CRAFT CORNER at SHPL

BRING YOUR NEW, OLD OR CURRENT PROJECTS IN WHATEVER MEDIUM YOU ARE WORKING.

WE PROVIDE THE SPACE . YOU PROVIDE THE MATERIALS.

ENJOY THE COMPANY AND INSPIRATION OF FELLOW CREATORS.

Come see and  learn to appreciate Reptiles and Amphibians with The Reptile Nook from Agawam.

Our library writing group, the Gatehouse Writers, meets virtually and offers a supportive peer-led environment open to all levels and styles. The group philosophy is a simple one: every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop their craft. This group is led by Linda Rowland-Buckley and Richard Buckley. Please contact Linda for registration information.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

A Mahjong group of experienced players. Please contact J. Joyall if interested in joining.

Bring your crochet, needlepoint, felting, hand-quilting and, yes, knitting! Share your crafting know-how, browse a selection of crafty books full of new skills, or just enjoy stitching in the Gaylord rotunda! Ages 10+

Teens sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features TBD! All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

Office hours with South Hadley's local legislators: Rep. Dan Carey and Sen. Jake Oliveira and/or their key staff.

At JP SANTANIELLO Retirement Planning Solutions, we hold informational seminars for our clients and the greater community that feature information on specific topics, such as retirement income strategies and wealth management. Often, our seminars include guest speakers and special activities, as well as take-home materials. We strive to keep you up to date on issues that matter to you, your family and your financial well-being.

Have you always wanted to know how the town recycles? You can find out here!

Trevor the Games Man visits the library to delight and entertain, followed by a ribbon craft. The program will be outside on the library lawn, weather permitting, or in the community meeting room otherwise.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Teen Yoga Class

Bring a single color tshirt and make a cool new design on it!

Need help with Libby? Your E-reader, tablet, smartphone of accessing the online catalog? Desi will help you one on one.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.

Wildlife on Wheels visits from the Forest Park Zoo with five live animals! Come learn and meet the animals.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

TBD

Join us to learn about birds of prey with staff from Mass Audubon!

Do all owls "hoot"? Just how fast is a peregrine falcon? Find out the answers to these questions and more! Join a Mass Audubon educator to explore the wild world of birds of prey by playing games, reading a story, and making a craft. 

This program is for children ages 5-12 and their families.

The Fascinating Story of Where our Vegetables Came From: What do you know about the vegetables you eat?  What is an heirloom tomato? Does it look like the original wild tomato? What group of people were responsible for breeding 4 major food crops? What popular vegetables were bred from kale? Where did sweet onions originate? Eggplant? Peas and beans? Watermelon? Bonnie will talk about the fascinating origins of the vegetables we eat each day: where they originated and what they looked like when they grew in the wild before people started breeding them for better yields and flavors.

Bonnie Power has been a Massachusetts Master Gardener since 2016 (now a Lifetime MG) and member of the MMGA Speakers Bureau since 2018…and a serious outdoor/indoor gardener most of her life. Curious and research-oriented by nature, she has many horticultural interests and areas of expertise. Bonnie holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Zoology, which informs her perspective on the management of garden insects. She is a member of the MGA Soil pH Testing team and also volunteer guide at Garden in the Woods, a Native Plant Trust botanical garden in Framingham. She learned to grow vegetables as a child from her father, and flowers and houseplants from her mother. Early in her marriage her father-in-law provided her first lessons in organic gardening.  At home in Marlborough, Bonnie grows a variety of vegetables and ornamentals (with a bias for natives).

Teen Yoga Class

Come learn about the efforts of the Connecticuit River Conservancy to clean up the beautiful Connecticuit River!

Teens sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features TBD! All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

Join a Hitchcock Center educator to learn how to turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into fertilizer for new plants! This is a hands-on program for children.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Make Earrings from old purses!

All materials provided. In House Craft!

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

How often do you get the chance to play mini-golf in the library?? Seize the day and come play a 9-hole course on the library's first floor, starting (and ending) in the community meeting room. All ages welcome - there are kid- and adult-size clubs. 

Information to follow.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

Western Mass. is the best place in the world to study geology, but this magnificence has many mysteries that will be explained, such as deep holes in the Conn. Riverbed, weird post-glacial river directions, how the Conn. River cut through the Holyoke Range, and why the Glacial Potholes can't be glacial.  Our magnificent local geology can kill you!  I will tell you how to save your life (really!).

Need help with Libby? Your E-reader, tablet, smartphone of accessing the online catalog? Desi will help you one on one.

South Hadley DTC

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.

Come paint and drink cold drinks with teens and parents.

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Drop off Your FAvorite Recipes starting August 1st and we will make copies. Come on Saturday August 24th at 10 am to pick up more recies that you will love from other library participant..

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

TBD

TBD

Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Teens sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features TBD! All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

TBD

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

Office hours with South Hadley's local legislators: Rep. Dan Carey and Sen. Jake Oliveira and/or their key staff.

At JP SANTANIELLO Retirement Planning Solutions, we hold informational seminars for our clients and the greater community that feature information on specific topics, such as retirement income strategies and wealth management. Often, our seminars include guest speakers and special activities, as well as take-home materials. We strive to keep you up to date on issues that matter to you, your family and your financial well-being.

TBD

TBD

Need help with Libby? Your E-reader, tablet, smartphone of accessing the online catalog? Desi will help you one on one.

South Hadley DTC

Do you have a working, clean small appliance that is using up space on your kitchen counter or cabinents? Bring one take one! Drop off your small appliance starting September 9th.  You will recieve a ticket that you brought a small appliance. Come at 10 am on Saturday Sept 21st to get a new to you appliance!

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

TBD

TBD

TBD

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

TBD

TBD

Need help with Libby? Your E-reader, tablet, smartphone of accessing the online catalog? Desi will help you one on one.

South Hadley DTC

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

At JP SANTANIELLO Retirement Planning Solutions, we hold informational seminars for our clients and the greater community that feature information on specific topics, such as retirement income strategies and wealth management. Often, our seminars include guest speakers and special activities, as well as take-home materials. We strive to keep you up to date on issues that matter to you, your family and your financial well-being.

TBD

TBD

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

Office hours with South Hadley's local legislators: Rep. Dan Carey and Sen. Jake Oliveira and/or their key staff.

TBD

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.

Need help with Libby? Your E-reader, tablet, smartphone of accessing the online catalog? Desi will help you one on one.

South Hadley DTC

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

TBD

At JP SANTANIELLO Retirement Planning Solutions, we hold informational seminars for our clients and the greater community that feature information on specific topics, such as retirement income strategies and wealth management. Often, our seminars include guest speakers and special activities, as well as take-home materials. We strive to keep you up to date on issues that matter to you, your family and your financial well-being.

TBD

Annual Meeting

Friends and strangers gather at a set time share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!

TBD

TBD

Need help with Libby? Your E-reader, tablet, smartphone of accessing the online catalog? Desi will help you one on one.

An opportunity for Spanish speakers to practice their language skills.  Participants should have some basic conversational skills to join the group. This is NOT a language class.