Teens (ages 11 through HS) sign up for this month's Teen Takeaway! Once signed up you will recieve a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month's Teen Takeaway features Moon Sand. No virtual meetings needed. Craft on your own time. Relax and have fun!

Our first Story Stroll of 2021 is Taking a Walk, Spring in Woods by Sue Tarsky. It will be available beginning on Friday April 16, 2021.

Activity bags are available for this book on Thursday and Fridays from 12-4:45pm. If you would like to participate in the activity outside of those hours, please download and print a copy of the activity sheet: Gaylord Memorial Library Story Stroll Activity: Taking a Walk, Spring in the Woods by Sue Tarsky.

Come join us for our Outdoor Story Time! Story Time followed by outdoor play! If there is inclement weather we will move indoors to the Community Room. 

*Hybrid option available

Come join us for our Outdoor Rhyme Time! Songs and music geared toward birth to 5/6 years of age. Rhyme Time followed by outdoor play. If there is inclement weather we will move indoors to the Community Room. 

*Hybrid option available. 

Teens (ages 11 through High School) make your own travel mug! All supplies provided. Virtual program.

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This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

Z is back again this summer! Come practice your creative writing skills and meet other kids who like to write.

The group is open to kids ages 9-15.  Z will guide students through various writing exercises and prompts. Participants will have time to share their writing with the group. 

This 6-week program starts Thursday, July 1st from 3-4pm and runs through August 5th. Meetings will be held outside at the Gaylord Memorial Library (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.

Z is back again this summer! Come practice your creative writing skills and meet other kids who like to write.

The group is open to kids ages 9-15.  Z will guide students through various writing exercises and prompts. Participants will have time to share their writing with the group. 

This 6-week program starts Thursday, July 1st from 3-4pm and runs through August 5th. Meetings will be held outside at the Gaylord Memorial Library (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.

This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

The library will be closed July 4-5 for Independence Day.

The library will be closed July 4-5 for Independence Day.

All materials provded.

This is a take home project.

Birding is one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, and a great way to start is by watching the birds in your own backyard or neighborhood. Laura Betran, Teacher-Naturalist at Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, will present a slide program on common birds, their behavior, how to attract them to your yard, and how to identify them.

This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

Z is back again this summer! Come practice your creative writing skills and meet other kids who like to write.

The group is open to kids ages 9-15.  Z will guide students through various writing exercises and prompts. Participants will have time to share their writing with the group. 

This 6-week program starts Thursday, July 1st from 3-4pm and runs through August 5th. Meetings will be held outside at the Gaylord Memorial Library (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.

Learn to make mug cakes. Teens ages 11 through HS. Microwave cups provided. All other supplies need to be provided by participant. 

Join Timna and friends in July for an in-person sit and stitch on the grounds of the Gaylord! This gathering will be held outside, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually.

Registered participants should bring a chair and their portable handwork of choice - quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch etc. - to enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers. Please note: the library will not be open during this event and no bathroom is available.

Timna Tarr is a professional quilter and South Hadley resident whose work has been in numerous exhibits, books, and magazines.

This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

Families are invited to join in this song filled fun time for all with perennial favorite Roger Tincknell.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on and enjoy the fresh air outside while enjoying the concert.

Doug Fleury, aka the Bug Man, will have kids ages 8-10 going on a Mississippi fossil hunt.  Participants will sort through creek gravel and discover fossils.  Kids will keep whatever treasures they find.  Pre-registration is REQUIRED and begins on June 21st.  Call or stop in the library for more information or to sign up.

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This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

Z is back again this summer! Come practice your creative writing skills and meet other kids who like to write.

The group is open to kids ages 9-15.  Z will guide students through various writing exercises and prompts. Participants will have time to share their writing with the group. 

This 6-week program starts Thursday, July 1st from 3-4pm and runs through August 5th. Meetings will be held outside at the Gaylord Memorial Library (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.

Join Janet and friends for an in-person story time on the grounds of the Gaylord! This gathering will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own chair or blanket; the library will not be open during this event and no bathroom is available.

This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

This program is open to children ages 3-10.

Sign up to adopt a pet (mystery stuffed animal) with Miss Janet and get ready for an adventure! Each kit will include: stuffed animal, adoption certificate, Picture and Story Journal, and “I read to my pet” reading log.

Miss Janet will post  weekly videos online discussing the various pets. She will include pictures of her pet and the children can share pictures of theirs. There will be weekly challenges to take part in. Children will be able to write and/or draw in their journals about the things they are doing with their pets and they can read books to their pets and write the titles in their reading logs. This is part of our summer reading program - Tails and Tales.

Learn stories from clues left by tiny ancient sea animals.  Identify fossils and bring home all your samples.  Children ages 7-9 are encouraged to sign up for this exciting offering with Doug Fleury, aka The Bug Man.  Pre-registration is REQUIRED and begins on Monday, June 21st.  Call or stop by the library for more information or to sign up.

All materials provided.

This is a take home craft.

Boston Bruins mascot Blades, First Lady of Massachusetts Lauren Baker, and some other surprise guests from the Bruins hockey organization will be joining us in South Hadley.  Stay tuned for more information about this exciting event!

Z is back again this summer! Come practice your creative writing skills and meet other kids who like to write.

The group is open to kids ages 9-15.  Z will guide students through various writing exercises and prompts. Participants will have time to share their writing with the group. 

This 6-week program starts Thursday, July 1st from 3-4pm and runs through August 5th. Meetings will be held outside at the Gaylord Memorial Library (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.

Teens ages 11 through High School make your own no sew avocado pillow. All supplies provided. Virtual Program.

Join Janet and friends for an in-person story time on the grounds of the Gaylord! This gathering will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own chair or blanket; the library will not be open during this event and no bathroom is available.

Amazing juggling from balls to torches with Henry the Juggler.  Hijinks and juggling antics for the entire family.  Henry is truly amazing.  You won't want to miss this event.

Dr. Jeff Podos, Professor of Biology and Animal Communication of Umass Amherst will give a talk on the loudest birds from the Amazon.

How do they communicate and what are they trying to say?

Possible Zoom program depending on the state requirements.

We'll have fun for the whole family with Animal Adventures.  There will be lots of animals to see including reptiles, alligator, chincilla, ferret, bunnies, hedgehog, rat, turtle, frog, and one special appearance by a fennec fox!  No need to pre-register - just come to the library and experience these wonderful creatures.  (Exact animals subject to change.)

Teens (ages 11 through HS) make your very own dragon egg! All supplies provided. Virtual program. 

Z is back again this summer! Come practice your creative writing skills and meet other kids who like to write.

The group is open to kids ages 9-15.  Z will guide students through various writing exercises and prompts. Participants will have time to share their writing with the group. 

This 6-week program starts Thursday, July 1st from 3-4pm and runs through August 5th. Meetings will be held outside at the Gaylord Memorial Library (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.

Join Janet and friends for an in-person story time on the grounds of the Gaylord! This gathering will be held outside, weather permitting. Please bring your own chair or blanket; the library will not be open during this event and no bathroom is available.

Teens (ages 11 through HS) come make your own squirt gun painting! Program in person on library lawn. Weather dependant. 

Laela Sayigh, assistant professor of animal behavior, received her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (MIT/WHOI) Joint Program, and her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

Her research focuses on social behavior and communication of cetaceans (whales and dolphins). Her current projects focus on a wide range of species, including blue whales, fin whales, pilot whales, and bottlenose dolphins, and are both applied (e.g., looking at effects of anthropogenic noise on communication) and basic (e.g., looking at call structure and function). Given the challenges of studying species that spend most of their lives underwater, she is involved in research that utilizes new technologies, such as non-invasive tags, to study cetacean communication systems.

Z is back again this summer! Come practice your creative writing skills and meet other kids who like to write.

The group is open to kids ages 9-15.  Z will guide students through various writing exercises and prompts. Participants will have time to share their writing with the group. 

This 6-week program starts Thursday, July 1st from 3-4pm and runs through August 5th. Meetings will be held outside at the Gaylord Memorial Library (weather permitting). In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually via Zoom.

Pre-registration is required.

Teens (ages 11 through HS) sign up for Laser Tag on the Library Lawn! Laser Tag phasers provided. Weather dependant. 

Join Timna and friends in August for an in-person sit and stitch on the grounds of the Gaylord! This gathering will be held outside, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the group will meet virtually.

Registered participants should bring a chair and their portable handwork of choice - quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch etc. - to enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers. Please note: the library will not be open during this event and no bathroom is available.

Timna Tarr is a professional quilter and South Hadley resident whose work has been in numerous exhibits, books, and magazines.

Mason Jar Positivity Notes for Daily Affirmations.

All Materials Provided.

Raptor Rehabilitator Julie Anne Collier will bring several owls for people to see and learn about.  Wingmasters is a favorite of our patrons and always popular.  While this program is a family event, Wingmasters does has a minimum of age 6 to attend their program.  Please respect this minimum age limit as the wild birds are disturbed by the normal actions and sounds of younger children.

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Zen Garden for Pennies.

Make a Zen Garden to help you meditate and relax.

All materials provided.

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Unsolved: Northeast is the first in an eventual "Unsolved America" series of lectures. The slideshow and talk will focus on some of the more famous unsolved mysteries in Northeastern America. The talk is 90 minutes.

New Hampshire:

The mysterious death of Dr. William Dean, in 1918, caused a national sensation. The retired Dr. Dean was found bound and gagged at the bottom of a well on his property. The murder was never solved but three main theories emerged. First, the murder was perpetrated by his feeble ailing wife, second, it was committed by his best friend and the third - he was murdered by a mysterious group of German spies whose activities the doctor was about to report to the authorities.

Maine:

In 1919 famous hotelier Raymond Orteig offered a $25,000 prize for the first aviator that could make a non-stop flight from Paris to New York City. Two French aviators took up the challenge: they were former World War I aces Charles Nungesser and François Coli. They took off from Paris on May 8th, 1927, were spotted over Ireland later that day and never seen again, they vanished, and disappeared from the pages of history. Eleven days later a young American pilot by the name of Charles Lindbergh would make the flight, landing in Paris and seal his name in the collective memory forever. 

On May 9th, 1927 many residents in northern Maine heard a plane in the foggy sky having engine trouble and one heard a plane crash into the mountains. Over the years different hikers have found parts of an airplane in the mountains near the supposed crash site but no one has ever found an intact fuselage. Could this have been the fate of the doomed flight of Nungesser and Coli?  That they crashed in the mountains of Maine and they have yet to be found?

Vermont:

The Mysterious Bennington Triangle is a place where as many as 10 people have inexplicably disappeared since 1949. Different theories will be discussed - Serial Killer? Alien Abduction? or interdimensional portal?

Massachusetts:

In 1832 a skeleton dressed in armor was unearthed in Fall River Massachusetts.  Who was this person? Was he a Viking?.... An early explorer? .... A Native American? or was the skeleton just an elaborate hoax? 

Connecticut & New York:

The story of "Leatherman," an itinerant tramp who traveled a circuit between Connecticut and New York is legendary! There are many stories from the people who encountered him over the years but nobody was quite sure who he really was.  A romantic story grew up over the years of how he left his native France and his love due to a catastrophic business failure. The mystery of his true identity has continued through the years, even until recently when his grave was exhumed to conduct D.N.A. testing to determine his identity.

New York:

New York City Judge Joseph Crater stepped into a taxi on August 6th, 1930 and was never seen again.  Was it a mob hit? Did he move west to begin a new life?

In 2005 new information emerged after the death of a 91-year-old widow of a New York police detective.  Has the truth finally been revealed after all these years?

Synopsis upcoming.

Sign Ups beginning Mid Spetember 2021.

Adult Self-Care Take Home Craft - Make Your Own Bth Bomb.

All matrials provided.

Free

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Whipped Cooling Lotion - thre ingrediants!

All materials provided.

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