Led by Jessica Magill
For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Led by Jessica Magill
For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Meeting
Bestselling and award-winning author, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it.
When Martha Einkorn fled her father’s isolated compound in Oregon, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent on controlling everything. Now, she’s surrounded by mega-rich companies designing private weather, predictive analytics, and covert weaponry, while spouting technological prophecy. Martha may have left the cult, but if the apocalyptic warnings in her father’s fox and rabbit sermon—once a parable to her—are starting to come true, how much future is actually left?
Across the world, in a mall in Singapore, Lai Zhen, an internet-famous survivalist, flees from an assassin. She’s cornered, desperate and—worst of all—might die without ever knowing what's going on. Suddenly, a remarkable piece of software appears on her phone telling her exactly how to escape. Who made it? What is it really for? And if those behind it can save her from danger, what do they want from her, and what else do they know about the future?
Martha and Zhen’s worlds are about to collide. An explosive chain of events is set in motion. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, Martha’s relentless drive and Zhen’s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful or the cataclysmic end of civilization.
By turns thrilling, hilarious, tender, and always piercingly brilliant, The Future unfolds at a breakneck speed, highlighting how power corrupts the few who have it and what it means to stand up to them. The future is coming. The Future is here. What are you waiting for? Register now!
About the Author: Naomi Alderman is the bestselling author of The Power, which was the winner of the 2017 Baileys’ Women’s Prize for Fiction. It was longlisted for the 2017 Orwell Prize and chosen as one of the best books of the year by the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, NPR, Entertainment Weekly and the San Francisco Chronicle. The Power topped Barack Obama’s list of his favorite books from 2017 and has been translated into more than thirty languages.
Bestselling and award-winning author, Naomi Alderman will join us to talk about her new book, The Future. This new novel delivers a dazzling tour de force where a handful of friends plot a daring heist to save the world from the tech giants whose greed threatens life as we know it.
When Martha Einkorn fled her father’s isolated compound in Oregon, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent on controlling everything. Now, she’s surrounded by mega-rich companies designing private weather, predictive analytics, and covert weaponry, while spouting technological prophecy. Martha may have left the cult, but if the apocalyptic warnings in her father’s fox and rabbit sermon—once a parable to her—are starting to come true, how much future is actually left?
Across the world, in a mall in Singapore, Lai Zhen, an internet-famous survivalist, flees from an assassin. She’s cornered, desperate and—worst of all—might die without ever knowing what's going on. Suddenly, a remarkable piece of software appears on her phone telling her exactly how to escape. Who made it? What is it really for? And if those behind it can save her from danger, what do they want from her, and what else do they know about the future?
Martha and Zhen’s worlds are about to collide. An explosive chain of events is set in motion. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, Martha’s relentless drive and Zhen’s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful or the cataclysmic end of civilization.
By turns thrilling, hilarious, tender, and always piercingly brilliant, The Future unfolds at a breakneck speed, highlighting how power corrupts the few who have it and what it means to stand up to them. The future is coming. The Future is here. What are you waiting for? Register now!
About the Author: Naomi Alderman is the bestselling author of The Power, which was the winner of the 2017 Baileys’ Women’s Prize for Fiction. It was longlisted for the 2017 Orwell Prize and chosen as one of the best books of the year by the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, NPR, Entertainment Weekly and the San Francisco Chronicle. The Power topped Barack Obama’s list of his favorite books from 2017 and has been translated into more than thirty languages.
Wilbraham Democratic Town Committee monthly meeting.
Wilbraham Democratic Town Committee monthly meeting.
Story Art-This group will support learners of ages 4-6 and their families, in a multisensory format. We will engage with a storybook, then facilitate hands-on creative
activities, while using art as a way to contribute to more successful learning. This group is perfect for homeschoolers and families who are not engaged with preschool.- Max 10
children
ONLINE sign ups are required. Space is limited. Please call the front desk if you can not sign up online.
This is a free class is made possible by Pathways for Parents, administered by Ludlow Public Schools and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Story Art-This group will support learners of ages 4-6 and their families, in a multisensory format. We will engage with a storybook, then facilitate hands-on creative
activities, while using art as a way to contribute to more successful learning. This group is perfect for homeschoolers and families who are not engaged with preschool.- Max 10
children
ONLINE sign ups are required. Space is limited. Please call the front desk if you can not sign up online.
This is a free class is made possible by Pathways for Parents, administered by Ludlow Public Schools and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Land trust meeting.
Wreath making for Wilbraham Public Library
Wreath making for Wilbraham Public Library
American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins
También de este lado hay sueños. Lydia Quixano Perez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. Even though she knows they'll never sell, Lydia stocks some of her all-time favorite books in her store. And then one day a man enters the shop to browse and comes up to the register with four books he would like to buy-two of them her favorites. Javier is erudite. He is charming. And, unbeknownst to Lydia, he is the jefe of the newest drug cartel that has gruesomely taken over the city. When Lydia's husband's tell-all profile of Javier is published, none of their lives will ever be the same. Forced to flee, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca soon find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence. Instantly transformed into migrants, Lydia and Luca ride la bestia-trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place Javier's reach doesn't extend. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to? American Dirt will leave readers utterly changed when they finish reading it. A page-turner filled with poignancy, drama, and humanity on every page, it is a literary achievement. The Booked for Lunch discussion group is facilitated by Library Director, Karen Ball
Copies of the book are available at the Service Desk.
American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins
También de este lado hay sueños. Lydia Quixano Perez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. Even though she knows they'll never sell, Lydia stocks some of her all-time favorite books in her store. And then one day a man enters the shop to browse and comes up to the register with four books he would like to buy-two of them her favorites. Javier is erudite. He is charming. And, unbeknownst to Lydia, he is the jefe of the newest drug cartel that has gruesomely taken over the city. When Lydia's husband's tell-all profile of Javier is published, none of their lives will ever be the same. Forced to flee, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca soon find themselves miles and worlds away from their comfortable middle-class existence. Instantly transformed into migrants, Lydia and Luca ride la bestia-trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place Javier's reach doesn't extend. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to? American Dirt will leave readers utterly changed when they finish reading it. A page-turner filled with poignancy, drama, and humanity on every page, it is a literary achievement. The Booked for Lunch discussion group is facilitated by Library Director, Karen Ball
Copies of the book are available at the Service Desk.
Kid's Gingerbread Houses Tuesday, Dec. 5, @ 4- 5 p.m. This workshop is more advanced and for kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 only. Create your own gingerbread house using cones of various types of frosting, fondant and candy! This workshop, led by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna, uses handmade gingerbread for houses. All supplies are included. Online sign ups start Nov. 7th for Wilbraham residents & non-residents sign ups start Nov. 14. Sponsored by the W.F.O.L & the Wilbraham Cultural Council.
Kid's Gingerbread Houses Tuesday, Dec. 5, @ 4- 5 p.m. This workshop is more advanced and for kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 only. Create your own gingerbread house using cones of various types of frosting, fondant and candy! This workshop, led by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna, uses handmade gingerbread for houses. All supplies are included. Online sign ups start Nov. 7th for Wilbraham residents & non-residents sign ups start Nov. 14. Sponsored by the W.F.O.L & the Wilbraham Cultural Council.
Create your own gingerbread house using cones of various types of frosting, fondant and candy! This workshop, led by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna, uses handmade gingerbread for houses. All supplies are included.
Online sign ups start Nov. 7th for Wilbraham residents & non-residents sign ups start Nov. 14.
Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library & the Wilbraham Cultural Council.
Create your own gingerbread house using cones of various types of frosting, fondant and candy! This workshop, led by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna, uses handmade gingerbread for houses. All supplies are included.
Online sign ups start Nov. 7th for Wilbraham residents & non-residents sign ups start Nov. 14.
Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library & the Wilbraham Cultural Council.
Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work!
In the bestselling series Realm Breaker, a strange darkness grows in Allward even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it in her small town at the edge of the sea. The long lost heir to an ancient lineage, it’s not until Corayne meets a rag-tag group of companions that she learns how to wield the magic slumbering in her blood—and how together they might stop what’s coming.
As the realm descends into chaos, the choices are clear: Save the world…or end it. Together, they stand against a vicious opponent, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed.
Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series promises Breakneck adventure and impossible thrills! Register now to join the adventure!
About the Author: Victoria Aveyard was born and raised in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, a small town known only for the worst traffic rotary in the continental United States. She moved to Los Angeles to earn a BFA in screenwriting at the University of Southern California. She currently splits her time between the East and West coasts. As an author and screenwriter, she uses her career as an excuse to read too many books and watch too many movies. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, and you can visit her online at www.victoriaaveyard.com.
Join us as the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen and Realm Breaker series, Victoria Aveyard, chats with us about YA fantasy fiction, world-building, and her incredible body of work!
In the bestselling series Realm Breaker, a strange darkness grows in Allward even Corayne an-Amarat can feel it in her small town at the edge of the sea. The long lost heir to an ancient lineage, it’s not until Corayne meets a rag-tag group of companions that she learns how to wield the magic slumbering in her blood—and how together they might stop what’s coming.
As the realm descends into chaos, the choices are clear: Save the world…or end it. Together, they stand against a vicious opponent, invincible and determined to burn all kingdoms to ash and an army unlike anything the realm has ever witnessed.
Irresistibly action-packed and full of lethal surprises, this stunning fantasy series promises Breakneck adventure and impossible thrills! Register now to join the adventure!
About the Author: Victoria Aveyard was born and raised in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, a small town known only for the worst traffic rotary in the continental United States. She moved to Los Angeles to earn a BFA in screenwriting at the University of Southern California. She currently splits her time between the East and West coasts. As an author and screenwriter, she uses her career as an excuse to read too many books and watch too many movies. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, and you can visit her online at www.victoriaaveyard.com.
Chef and Cookbook Author Erin Jeanne McDowell will demonstrate how to make one of her favorite recipes, then chat with attendees about our burning questions.
This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
Chef and Cookbook Author Erin Jeanne McDowell will demonstrate how to make one of her favorite recipes, then chat with attendees about our burning questions.
This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
SIGN UP NOW for Story Yoga in the Brooks Room at 10 -10:45 a.m. for kids ages 2-5 yrs with an adult. Kids will have fun learning animal poses and stretching along with deep breathing techniques. Online sign ups are required Space is limited.
This is a free class is made possible by Pathways for Parents, administered by Ludlow Public Schools and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
SIGN UP NOW for Story Yoga in the Brooks Room at 10 -10:45 a.m. for kids ages 2-5 yrs with an adult. Kids will have fun learning animal poses and stretching along with deep breathing techniques. Online sign ups are required Space is limited.
This is a free class is made possible by Pathways for Parents, administered by Ludlow Public Schools and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Zoom program
Ryan Bernsten, author of 50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy, took a 23,000 mile journey through all 50 states to find the answer to this question: is America as divided as it seems? He will share his experiences searching for the answer. Register here to learn more about his message of hope:
Zoom program
Ryan Bernsten, author of 50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy, took a 23,000 mile journey through all 50 states to find the answer to this question: is America as divided as it seems? He will share his experiences searching for the answer. Register here to learn more about his message of hope:
Story Art-This group will support learners of ages 4-6 and their families, in a multisensory format. We will engage with a storybook, then facilitate hands-on creative
activities, while using art as a way to contribute to more successful learning. This group is perfect for homeschoolers and families who are not engaged with preschool.- Max 10
children
ONLINE sign ups are required. Space is limited. Please call the front desk if you can not sign up online.
This is a free class is made possible by Pathways for Parents, administered by Ludlow Public Schools and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Story Art-This group will support learners of ages 4-6 and their families, in a multisensory format. We will engage with a storybook, then facilitate hands-on creative
activities, while using art as a way to contribute to more successful learning. This group is perfect for homeschoolers and families who are not engaged with preschool.- Max 10
children
ONLINE sign ups are required. Space is limited. Please call the front desk if you can not sign up online.
This is a free class is made possible by Pathways for Parents, administered by Ludlow Public Schools and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Join us for a relaxing craft in the Brooks Room. Choose from several pre-made adhesive designs to apply gems and create a sparkling bookmark. This is an ideal project for beginners interested in trying diamond painting for the first time. Estimated time to complete this project is one hour or less. All materials will be provided.
Registration is required. Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Join us for a relaxing craft in the Brooks Room. Choose from several pre-made adhesive designs to apply gems and create a sparkling bookmark. This is an ideal project for beginners interested in trying diamond painting for the first time. Estimated time to complete this project is one hour or less. All materials will be provided.
Registration is required. Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Take an hour to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2023 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book.
After working in public libraries for thirty years, John Charles retired and then immediately went to work for the Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale’s independent bookstore. In addition to reviewing for Booklist and Library Journal, John is the co-author of Romance Today: An A to Z Guide to Contemporary American Romance Writers, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List.
This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
Take an hour to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2023 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book.
After working in public libraries for thirty years, John Charles retired and then immediately went to work for the Poisoned Pen, Scottsdale’s independent bookstore. In addition to reviewing for Booklist and Library Journal, John is the co-author of Romance Today: An A to Z Guide to Contemporary American Romance Writers, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List.
This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER THIS CLASS IS FULL. WINTER SESSION SIGN UPS START DEC.8
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. ONLINE sign ups start August 16 or call the front desk.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER THIS CLASS IS FULL. WINTER SESSION SIGN UPS START DEC.8
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. ONLINE sign ups start August 16 or call the front desk.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.
When Stephanie Land set out to write her first book, a memoir titled Maid, she never could have imagined what was to come. Handpicked by President Barack Obama as one of the best books of 2019, it was later adapted into the hit Netflix series Maid, which was viewed by 67 million households and was Netflix’s fourth most-watched show in 2021, garnering three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Stephanie’s escape from poverty and abuse in search of a better life inspired millions. Maid was a story about a housecleaner, but it was also a story about a woman with a dream.
In Class, Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn, including a byzantine loan system, not having enough money for food, and navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn’t understand the demands of attending college while under the poverty line—Land finds a way to survive once again, finally graduating in her mid-thirties.
Class paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood as it converges and often conflicts with personal desire and professional ambition. In clear, candid, and moving prose, Class offers a searing indictment of America’s educational system and an inspiring testimony of a mother’s triumph against all odds.
About the Author: Stephanie Land is the author of the New York Times bestseller Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive, called “a testimony…worth listening to,” by The New York Times and inspiration for the Netflix series Maid. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and many other outlets. Her writing focuses on social and economic justice and parenting under the poverty line. She is a frequent speaker at colleges and national advocacy organizations. Find out more at @Stepville or Stepville.com
You’re invited to an afternoon chat with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Land as she talks to us about her new memoir, Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education.
When Stephanie Land set out to write her first book, a memoir titled Maid, she never could have imagined what was to come. Handpicked by President Barack Obama as one of the best books of 2019, it was later adapted into the hit Netflix series Maid, which was viewed by 67 million households and was Netflix’s fourth most-watched show in 2021, garnering three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Stephanie’s escape from poverty and abuse in search of a better life inspired millions. Maid was a story about a housecleaner, but it was also a story about a woman with a dream.
In Class, Land takes us with her as she finishes college and pursues her writing career. Facing barriers at every turn, including a byzantine loan system, not having enough money for food, and navigating the judgments of professors and fellow students who didn’t understand the demands of attending college while under the poverty line—Land finds a way to survive once again, finally graduating in her mid-thirties.
Class paints an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of motherhood as it converges and often conflicts with personal desire and professional ambition. In clear, candid, and moving prose, Class offers a searing indictment of America’s educational system and an inspiring testimony of a mother’s triumph against all odds.
About the Author: Stephanie Land is the author of the New York Times bestseller Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive, called “a testimony…worth listening to,” by The New York Times and inspiration for the Netflix series Maid. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, and many other outlets. Her writing focuses on social and economic justice and parenting under the poverty line. She is a frequent speaker at colleges and national advocacy organizations. Find out more at @Stepville or Stepville.com
Story Art-This group will support learners of ages 4-6 and their families, in a multisensory format. We will engage with a storybook, then facilitate hands-on creative
activities, while using art as a way to contribute to more successful learning. This group is perfect for homeschoolers and families who are not engaged with preschool.- Max 10
children
ONLINE sign ups are required. Space is limited. Please call the front desk if you can not sign up online.
This is a free class is made possible by Pathways for Parents, administered by Ludlow Public Schools and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Story Art-This group will support learners of ages 4-6 and their families, in a multisensory format. We will engage with a storybook, then facilitate hands-on creative
activities, while using art as a way to contribute to more successful learning. This group is perfect for homeschoolers and families who are not engaged with preschool.- Max 10
children
ONLINE sign ups are required. Space is limited. Please call the front desk if you can not sign up online.
This is a free class is made possible by Pathways for Parents, administered by Ludlow Public Schools and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
TAB meets monthly on Mondays from 4 - 5 pm. We are always looking for new members. Please join us and see what we are all about!
Oh, and there will be snacks!
Grades 6-12. Online registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board is facilitated by Teen Librarian Rachel Hapgood.
Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
TAB meets monthly on Mondays from 4 - 5 pm. We are always looking for new members. Please join us and see what we are all about!
Oh, and there will be snacks!
Grades 6-12. Online registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board is facilitated by Teen Librarian Rachel Hapgood.
SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER THIS CLASS IS FULL. WINTER SESSION SIGN UPS START DEC. 8 FOR JAN. -9 - MAR. 26
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. ONLINE sign ups start August 16 or call the front desk.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER THIS CLASS IS FULL. WINTER SESSION SIGN UPS START DEC. 8 FOR JAN. -9 - MAR. 26
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. ONLINE sign ups start August 16 or call the front desk.
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
The violin conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
When his priceless Stradivarius is stolen, with a ransom note for five million dollars in its place, Ray McMillian must piece together the clues to reclaim the violin before it is too late..
This monthly book discussion is facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
The violin conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
When his priceless Stradivarius is stolen, with a ransom note for five million dollars in its place, Ray McMillian must piece together the clues to reclaim the violin before it is too late..
This monthly book discussion is facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
Led by Jessica Magill
For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Led by Jessica Magill
For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Stop by the library to make a special craft with Ms. Rachel, Assistant Children's Librarian. KEVA planks will be available for free play, along with plenty of coloring pages.
This is a family event. Parents and caregivers, please remain in the room with your child during this program.
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND IS A FREE PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE W.F.O.L.
Stop by the library to make a special craft with Ms. Rachel, Assistant Children's Librarian. KEVA planks will be available for free play, along with plenty of coloring pages.
This is a family event. Parents and caregivers, please remain in the room with your child during this program.
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND IS A FREE PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE W.F.O.L.
The Magnificent Library of Marjorie Posek, by Allison Pataki
The epic reimagining of the extraordinary life of Marjorie Merriweather Post, the American heiress who lived and loved on a grand scale, reveals the heartbreak she endured as a wife four times over in vastly different, dramatic marriages.
Discussion is facilitated by Library Director Karen Ball. Copies of the books are available to check out from the Service Desk. New members are always welcome.
The Magnificent Library of Marjorie Posek, by Allison Pataki
The epic reimagining of the extraordinary life of Marjorie Merriweather Post, the American heiress who lived and loved on a grand scale, reveals the heartbreak she endured as a wife four times over in vastly different, dramatic marriages.
Discussion is facilitated by Library Director Karen Ball. Copies of the books are available to check out from the Service Desk. New members are always welcome.
This is a 6 week playgroup (Jan. 5 - Feb. 9) and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
This is a 6 week playgroup (Jan. 5 - Feb. 9) and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
TAB meets monthly on Mondays from 4 - 5 pm. We are always looking for new members. Please join us and see what we are all about!
Oh, and there will be snacks!
Grades 6-12. Online registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board is facilitated by Teen Librarian Rachel Hapgood.
Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
TAB meets monthly on Mondays from 4 - 5 pm. We are always looking for new members. Please join us and see what we are all about!
Oh, and there will be snacks!
Grades 6-12. Online registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board is facilitated by Teen Librarian Rachel Hapgood.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry.11 week session. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8. for Jan. 9 - Mar. 26 (no class Feb. 20)
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry.11 week session. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8. for Jan. 9 - Mar. 26 (no class Feb. 20)
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library Board. All are welcome to attend and learn about the Friends!
Monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library Board. All are welcome to attend and learn about the Friends!
Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. Learning the love story formula with Serle, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and many more.
Additionally, in a special preview, Serle will briefly discuss her forthcoming novel (due out on March 5, 2024) Expiration Dates. In Expiration Dates, Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, on the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake.
Told with her signature warmth and insight into matters of the heart, Rebecca Serle has finally set her sights on romantic love. The result is a gripping, emotional, passionate, and (yes) heartbreaking novel about what it means to be single, what it means to find love, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves. Expiration Dates is the one fans have been waiting for. Start your year with love and register now!
About the Author: Rebecca Serle is the New York Times bestselling author of Expiration Dates, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and the young adult novels The Edge of Falling and When You Were Mine. Serle also developed the hit TV adaptation Famous in Love, based on her YA series of the same name. She is a graduate of USC and The New School and lives in Los Angeles with her husband. Find out more at RebeccaSerle.com.
Join us as we kick off the New Year talking to Rebecca Serle about her journey writing epic love stories to span generations. Learning the love story formula with Serle, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and many more.
Additionally, in a special preview, Serle will briefly discuss her forthcoming novel (due out on March 5, 2024) Expiration Dates. In Expiration Dates, Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan for her. Every time she meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together. The papers told her she’d spend three days with Martin in Paris; five weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and three months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, on the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake.
Told with her signature warmth and insight into matters of the heart, Rebecca Serle has finally set her sights on romantic love. The result is a gripping, emotional, passionate, and (yes) heartbreaking novel about what it means to be single, what it means to find love, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves. Expiration Dates is the one fans have been waiting for. Start your year with love and register now!
About the Author: Rebecca Serle is the New York Times bestselling author of Expiration Dates, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and the young adult novels The Edge of Falling and When You Were Mine. Serle also developed the hit TV adaptation Famous in Love, based on her YA series of the same name. She is a graduate of USC and The New School and lives in Los Angeles with her husband. Find out more at RebeccaSerle.com.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
This is a 6 week playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
This is a 6 week playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
An orientation for new volunteers with Assistant Director Mary Bell.
Interested in volunteering? Anyone age 14+ is welcome to turn in the form prior to the training with a photocopy of your government-issued photo ID. Any questions? Please contact Mary Bell.
An orientation for new volunteers with Assistant Director Mary Bell.
Interested in volunteering? Anyone age 14+ is welcome to turn in the form prior to the training with a photocopy of your government-issued photo ID. Any questions? Please contact Mary Bell.
The Drive to Sing Film Screening and Discussion, with Bryce and Kathryn Denney
"The Drive to Sing" is a new award-winning documentary about choirs during the pandemic and the importance of making music together. Through the unique lens of "car choirs," we feel the passion of singers and directors who HAD to find a way. The film is family-friendly, full of music, and it resonates with anyone who has sung in a choir.
Running time: 75 minutes
A Q&A session with film directors and producers Bryce and Kathryn Denney follows the screening.
The Drive to Sing Film Screening and Discussion, with Bryce and Kathryn Denney
"The Drive to Sing" is a new award-winning documentary about choirs during the pandemic and the importance of making music together. Through the unique lens of "car choirs," we feel the passion of singers and directors who HAD to find a way. The film is family-friendly, full of music, and it resonates with anyone who has sung in a choir.
Running time: 75 minutes
A Q&A session with film directors and producers Bryce and Kathryn Denney follows the screening.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
Jan. 9 - Mar. 26 (no class Feb. 20)
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
Jan. 9 - Mar. 26 (no class Feb. 20)
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Monthly meeting
Women rowing north: navigating life's currents and flourishing as we age by Mary Pipher
The best-selling author of Reviving Ophelia presents a guide to wisdom, authenticity and bliss for women as they age, exploring how the myriad roles and challenges of women can help promote balance and a transcendent sense of well-being.
This monthly book discussion is facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
Women rowing north: navigating life's currents and flourishing as we age by Mary Pipher
The best-selling author of Reviving Ophelia presents a guide to wisdom, authenticity and bliss for women as they age, exploring how the myriad roles and challenges of women can help promote balance and a transcendent sense of well-being.
This monthly book discussion is facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
This is a 6 week playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
This is a 6 week playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Sign up with a friend and join us for free pizza and a movie. HWRSD has an Early Release Day.
Grades 6-12 only. Online registration is required as space is limited.
Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Sign up with a friend and join us for free pizza and a movie. HWRSD has an Early Release Day.
Grades 6-12 only. Online registration is required as space is limited.
Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Registration is required as space is limited. Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Registration is required as space is limited. Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Did you know that a large financial portfolio, an estate plan, and long-term care insurance won’t be enough to prevent your dream retirement from becoming a disaster in the United States? Or do you know someone forced into institutional care after a health crisis, lost assets due to unplanned medical and long-term care costs, or became a burden on loved ones? According to Elder Law Attorney and bestselling author Rajiv Nagaich, these results are called “retirement plan failure.” Over his 20-plus years of experience in United States elder law, Rajiv has developed a step-by-step guide to retirement planning by connecting the various dots of the retirement planning process. The LifePlanning approach is a system that brings together legal, financial, and housing issues into a coordinated effort that can work to make sure you don’t end up being forced into institutionalized care, going broke, and being a burden on your family. In this enlightening and informative webinar, Rajiv explains why “retirement plan failure” happens and how you can keep it from happening to you.
About the Author: Rajiv Nagaich, J.D. L.L.M., author of Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster, is an elder law attorney, speaker, and retirement planning visionary. He hosts two popular public television specials (Master Your Future and The Path to Happily Ever After) and the AgingOptions Radio Show, dispensing retirement planning advice to people in the Pacific Northwest for twenty years. Rajiv was inducted as a Fellow by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in 2014. He is a three-time NAELA Pacesetter Award winner and a commissioner at the Law and Aging Commission at the American Bar Association. Rajiv is the founding partner of Life Point Law in Federal Way, Washington, and the Chief Executive Officer of AgingOptions.
Did you know that a large financial portfolio, an estate plan, and long-term care insurance won’t be enough to prevent your dream retirement from becoming a disaster in the United States? Or do you know someone forced into institutional care after a health crisis, lost assets due to unplanned medical and long-term care costs, or became a burden on loved ones? According to Elder Law Attorney and bestselling author Rajiv Nagaich, these results are called “retirement plan failure.” Over his 20-plus years of experience in United States elder law, Rajiv has developed a step-by-step guide to retirement planning by connecting the various dots of the retirement planning process. The LifePlanning approach is a system that brings together legal, financial, and housing issues into a coordinated effort that can work to make sure you don’t end up being forced into institutionalized care, going broke, and being a burden on your family. In this enlightening and informative webinar, Rajiv explains why “retirement plan failure” happens and how you can keep it from happening to you.
About the Author: Rajiv Nagaich, J.D. L.L.M., author of Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster, is an elder law attorney, speaker, and retirement planning visionary. He hosts two popular public television specials (Master Your Future and The Path to Happily Ever After) and the AgingOptions Radio Show, dispensing retirement planning advice to people in the Pacific Northwest for twenty years. Rajiv was inducted as a Fellow by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in 2014. He is a three-time NAELA Pacesetter Award winner and a commissioner at the Law and Aging Commission at the American Bar Association. Rajiv is the founding partner of Life Point Law in Federal Way, Washington, and the Chief Executive Officer of AgingOptions.
Teens will make their own edible terrarium using a glass vessel, chocolate cake, pretzels, graham crackers, chocolate and more. Each teen will go home with their own edible terrarium (to eat). All supplies will be provided.
Attention teens with food allergies: please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.
Grades 6-12 only. Online registration is required as space is limited.
Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Teens will make their own edible terrarium using a glass vessel, chocolate cake, pretzels, graham crackers, chocolate and more. Each teen will go home with their own edible terrarium (to eat). All supplies will be provided.
Attention teens with food allergies: please be aware that our food may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.
Grades 6-12 only. Online registration is required as space is limited.
Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Led by Jessica Magill
For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Led by Jessica Magill
For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Wilbraham Democratic Town Committee monthly meeting.
Wilbraham Democratic Town Committee monthly meeting.
This is a 6 week playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
This is a 6 week playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Stop by the library to make a special craft with Ms. Rachel, Assistant Children's Librarian. KEVA planks will be available for free play, along with plenty of coloring pages.
Parents and caregivers, please remain in the room with your child during this program.
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND IS A FREE PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE W.F.O.L.
Stop by the library to make a special craft with Ms. Rachel, Assistant Children's Librarian. KEVA planks will be available for free play, along with plenty of coloring pages.
Parents and caregivers, please remain in the room with your child during this program.
NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND IS A FREE PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE W.F.O.L.
Join us as we welcome authors Lauren J. A. Bear, Rita Chang-Eppig, and Nishita Parekh to our virtual stage. We'll be talking all about getting into publishing, the pitfalls, challenges, and roadblocks as well as the excitement, fulfillment, and reader enthusiasm that makes it all worthwhile. Bring your questions as this will be in a Q&A format.
Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
About the Authors:
Lauren J.A. Bear is a reader and writer, an educator, a troublemaker, and a fierce mama bear. Lauren was born in Boston and raised in Long Beach, CA. After studying English at UCLA and Education at LMU, she taught middle-school Humanities for over a decade — and survived! She is a teaching fellow for the Holocaust Center for Humanity, and lives in Seattle with her husband and three young children. She likes crossword puzzles and being on or near the water without getting wet. Her debut novel, released in August 2023, is Medusa's Sisters, a vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her.
Rita Chang-Eppig received her MFA in fiction from NYU. Her novel about an infamous Chinese pirate queen, Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea, was a Barnes & Noble Discover, Indie Next, Indies Introduce, and Good Morning America Buzz pick. Her stories have appeared in The Best American Short Stories 2021, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, Conjunctions, Clarkesworld, Virginia Quarterly Review, One Story, and elsewhere. She has received fellowships from the Rona Jaffe Foundation, the Vermont Studio Center, the Writers Grotto, the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, and the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University. Rita's debut novel, released June 2023, is Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea, a riveting, roaring adventure novel about a legendary Chinese pirate queen, her fight to save her fleet from the forces allied against them, and the dangerous price of power.
Nishita Parekh was born and raised in Mumbai and now lives in Texas with her husband and toddler. She is a software programmer but a writer at heart, and loves writing about her experiences as a woman and an immigrant. She is an active member of International Thriller Writers, Crime Writers of Color, and Sisters in Crime, and is a #RevPit contest winner. Nishita's just released debut novel, The Night of the Storm, is a fresh take on the classic locked-room thriller that follows a multigenerational Indian American family who find themselves marooned in the house with a murderer during Hurricane Harvey.
Join us as we welcome authors Lauren J. A. Bear, Rita Chang-Eppig, and Nishita Parekh to our virtual stage. We'll be talking all about getting into publishing, the pitfalls, challenges, and roadblocks as well as the excitement, fulfillment, and reader enthusiasm that makes it all worthwhile. Bring your questions as this will be in a Q&A format.
Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
About the Authors:
Lauren J.A. Bear is a reader and writer, an educator, a troublemaker, and a fierce mama bear. Lauren was born in Boston and raised in Long Beach, CA. After studying English at UCLA and Education at LMU, she taught middle-school Humanities for over a decade — and survived! She is a teaching fellow for the Holocaust Center for Humanity, and lives in Seattle with her husband and three young children. She likes crossword puzzles and being on or near the water without getting wet. Her debut novel, released in August 2023, is Medusa's Sisters, a vivid and moving reimagining of the myth of Medusa and the sisters who loved her.
Rita Chang-Eppig received her MFA in fiction from NYU. Her novel about an infamous Chinese pirate queen, Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea, was a Barnes & Noble Discover, Indie Next, Indies Introduce, and Good Morning America Buzz pick. Her stories have appeared in The Best American Short Stories 2021, McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, Conjunctions, Clarkesworld, Virginia Quarterly Review, One Story, and elsewhere. She has received fellowships from the Rona Jaffe Foundation, the Vermont Studio Center, the Writers Grotto, the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, and the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University. Rita's debut novel, released June 2023, is Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea, a riveting, roaring adventure novel about a legendary Chinese pirate queen, her fight to save her fleet from the forces allied against them, and the dangerous price of power.
Nishita Parekh was born and raised in Mumbai and now lives in Texas with her husband and toddler. She is a software programmer but a writer at heart, and loves writing about her experiences as a woman and an immigrant. She is an active member of International Thriller Writers, Crime Writers of Color, and Sisters in Crime, and is a #RevPit contest winner. Nishita's just released debut novel, The Night of the Storm, is a fresh take on the classic locked-room thriller that follows a multigenerational Indian American family who find themselves marooned in the house with a murderer during Hurricane Harvey.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Launch your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. He challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government.
You can’t solve a problem if you don’t know what the problem is. One of Lustig’s singular gifts as a communicator is his ability to “connect the dots” for the general reader, in order to unpack the scientific data and concepts behind his arguments, as he tells the “real story of food” and “the story of real food.”
Dr. Lustig’s book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, weaves the interconnected strands of nutrition, health/disease, medicine, environment, and society into a completely new fabric by proving on a scientific basis a series of iconoclastic revelations, among them:
Making the case that food is the only lever we have to affect biochemical change to improve our health, Lustig explains what to eat based on two novel criteria: protect the liver, and feed the gut. He insists that if we do not fix our food and change the way we eat, we will continue to court chronic disease, bankrupt healthcare, and threaten the planet. But there is hope: his book and this webinar explain what’s needed to fix all three. Dr. Lustig offers a doable plan for us to heal and restore our health and well-being with real food and, in the process, boost our immunity to viruses like Covid-19.
About the Author: Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is an Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and a Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help fix the food supply in any way he can, to reduce human suffering, and to salvage the environment. Dr. Lustig graduated from MIT in 1976 and received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College in 1980. He also received his Masters of Studies in Law (MSL) degree at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2013.
Launch your New Year healthy with Dr. Robert Lustig, a pediatric neuroendocrinologist who has long been on the cutting edge of medicine and science. He challenges our current healthcare paradigm which has gone off the rails under the influence of Big Food, Big Pharma, and Big Government.
You can’t solve a problem if you don’t know what the problem is. One of Lustig’s singular gifts as a communicator is his ability to “connect the dots” for the general reader, in order to unpack the scientific data and concepts behind his arguments, as he tells the “real story of food” and “the story of real food.”
Dr. Lustig’s book, Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, weaves the interconnected strands of nutrition, health/disease, medicine, environment, and society into a completely new fabric by proving on a scientific basis a series of iconoclastic revelations, among them:
Making the case that food is the only lever we have to affect biochemical change to improve our health, Lustig explains what to eat based on two novel criteria: protect the liver, and feed the gut. He insists that if we do not fix our food and change the way we eat, we will continue to court chronic disease, bankrupt healthcare, and threaten the planet. But there is hope: his book and this webinar explain what’s needed to fix all three. Dr. Lustig offers a doable plan for us to heal and restore our health and well-being with real food and, in the process, boost our immunity to viruses like Covid-19.
About the Author: Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is an Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology and a Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help fix the food supply in any way he can, to reduce human suffering, and to salvage the environment. Dr. Lustig graduated from MIT in 1976 and received his M.D. from Cornell University Medical College in 1980. He also received his Masters of Studies in Law (MSL) degree at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2013.
Grades 6-12 can explore project-based coding in a fun and friendly environment. Teens Who Code is facilitated by Mrs. Christine Goonan. Meetings are typically once a month in the Teen Loft, and all attendees need a laptop to join in.
Online registration is required. After registering, teens will receive more info by email.
Questions about this program? Email cmgoonan@gmail.com
This is a free program hosted by the Wilbraham Public Library.
Grades 6-12 can explore project-based coding in a fun and friendly environment. Teens Who Code is facilitated by Mrs. Christine Goonan. Meetings are typically once a month in the Teen Loft, and all attendees need a laptop to join in.
Online registration is required. After registering, teens will receive more info by email.
Questions about this program? Email cmgoonan@gmail.com
This is a free program hosted by the Wilbraham Public Library.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
This is a playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
This is a playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Craft a handmade piece of art to display or gift to a loved one! Adult Services Librarian Emilie Lang will teach participants how to measure and fold pages to create a book heart. Bring your own hardcover or choose from one of ours*. Attention to detail and ability to measure accurately with a ruler are required. Estimated time to complete project is 1.5 hours.
*Book must be at least 22 cm tall and 220 pages long.
Registration is required as space is limited.
Craft a handmade piece of art to display or gift to a loved one! Adult Services Librarian Emilie Lang will teach participants how to measure and fold pages to create a book heart. Bring your own hardcover or choose from one of ours*. Attention to detail and ability to measure accurately with a ruler are required. Estimated time to complete project is 1.5 hours.
*Book must be at least 22 cm tall and 220 pages long.
Registration is required as space is limited.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
The House Across the Lake, by Riley Sager
It looks like a familiar story: A woman reeling from a great loss with too much time on her hands and too much booze in her glass watches her neighbors, sees things she shouldn't see, and starts to suspect the worst. But looks can be deceiving. . . . Casey Fletcher, a recently widowed actress trying to escape a streak of bad press, has retreated to her family's lake house in Vermont. Armed with a pair of binoculars and several bottles of liquor, she passes the time watching Tom and Katherine Royce, the glamorous couple living in the house across the lake. Everything about the Royces seems perfect. Their marriage. Their house. The bucolic lake it sits beside. But when Katherine suddenly vanishes, Casey becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to her. In the process, she discovers the darker truths lurking just beneath the surface of the Royces' picture-perfect marriage. Truths no suspicious voyeur could begin to imagine--even with a few drinks under her belt. Like Casey, you'll think you know where this story is headed. Think again. Because once you open the door to obsession, you never know what you might find on the other side.
Discussion is facilitated by Library Director Karen Ball. Copies of the books are available to check out from the Service Desk. New members are always welcome.
The House Across the Lake, by Riley Sager
It looks like a familiar story: A woman reeling from a great loss with too much time on her hands and too much booze in her glass watches her neighbors, sees things she shouldn't see, and starts to suspect the worst. But looks can be deceiving. . . . Casey Fletcher, a recently widowed actress trying to escape a streak of bad press, has retreated to her family's lake house in Vermont. Armed with a pair of binoculars and several bottles of liquor, she passes the time watching Tom and Katherine Royce, the glamorous couple living in the house across the lake. Everything about the Royces seems perfect. Their marriage. Their house. The bucolic lake it sits beside. But when Katherine suddenly vanishes, Casey becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to her. In the process, she discovers the darker truths lurking just beneath the surface of the Royces' picture-perfect marriage. Truths no suspicious voyeur could begin to imagine--even with a few drinks under her belt. Like Casey, you'll think you know where this story is headed. Think again. Because once you open the door to obsession, you never know what you might find on the other side.
Discussion is facilitated by Library Director Karen Ball. Copies of the books are available to check out from the Service Desk. New members are always welcome.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Join us as the #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey talks about the launch of her new super hot sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan in her new book Fangirl Down.
Wells Whitaker was once golf’s hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show for his “promising” career is a killer hangover, a collection of broken clubs, and one remaining supporter. No matter how bad he plays, the beautiful, sunny redhead is always on the sidelines. He curses, she cheers. He scowls, she smiles. But when Wells quits in a blaze of glory, and his fangirl finally goes home, he knows he made the greatest mistake of his life.
Josephine Doyle believed in the gorgeous, grumpy golfer, even when he didn’t believe in himself. Yet after he throws in the towel, she begins to wonder if her faith was misplaced. Then a determined Wells shows up at her door with a wild proposal: be his new caddy, help him turn his game around, and split the prize money. And considering Josephine’s professional and personal life is in shambles, she could really use the cash…
As they travel together, spending days on the green and nights in neighboring hotel rooms, sparks fly. Before long, they’re inseparable, Wells starts winning again, and Josephine is surprised to find a sweet, thoughtful guy underneath his gruff, growly exterior. But Wells is technically her boss, and an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous… right? You’ll have to register to find out!
About the Author: #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn, fictional blue-collar men and loyal, lovable heroines. She lives on Long Island, avoiding the sun and social interactions, then wonders why no one has called. Dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk” by Entertainment Weekly, Tessa writes with spice, spirit, swoon, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Catch her on TikTok at @authortessabailey or check out tessabailey.com for a complete list of books.
Join us as the #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey talks about the launch of her new super hot sports romance duology with a rom-com about a bad boy professional athlete who falls for his biggest fan in her new book Fangirl Down.
Wells Whitaker was once golf’s hottest rising star, but lately, all he has to show for his “promising” career is a killer hangover, a collection of broken clubs, and one remaining supporter. No matter how bad he plays, the beautiful, sunny redhead is always on the sidelines. He curses, she cheers. He scowls, she smiles. But when Wells quits in a blaze of glory, and his fangirl finally goes home, he knows he made the greatest mistake of his life.
Josephine Doyle believed in the gorgeous, grumpy golfer, even when he didn’t believe in himself. Yet after he throws in the towel, she begins to wonder if her faith was misplaced. Then a determined Wells shows up at her door with a wild proposal: be his new caddy, help him turn his game around, and split the prize money. And considering Josephine’s professional and personal life is in shambles, she could really use the cash…
As they travel together, spending days on the green and nights in neighboring hotel rooms, sparks fly. Before long, they’re inseparable, Wells starts winning again, and Josephine is surprised to find a sweet, thoughtful guy underneath his gruff, growly exterior. But Wells is technically her boss, and an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous… right? You’ll have to register to find out!
About the Author: #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey can solve all problems except for her own, so she focuses those efforts on stubborn, fictional blue-collar men and loyal, lovable heroines. She lives on Long Island, avoiding the sun and social interactions, then wonders why no one has called. Dubbed the “Michelangelo of dirty talk” by Entertainment Weekly, Tessa writes with spice, spirit, swoon, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Catch her on TikTok at @authortessabailey or check out tessabailey.com for a complete list of books.
This is a playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
This is a playgroup and designed to support children ages 3-5 years old, and their caregivers, in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing & learning about a different concept which includes managing feelings, taking turns, follow directions and more!
Online sign ups are required and start Dec. 8th. Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
TAB meets monthly on Mondays from 4 - 5 pm. We are always looking for new members. Please join us and see what we are all about!
Oh, and there will be snacks!
Grades 6-12. Online registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board is facilitated by Teen Librarian Rachel Hapgood.
Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
TAB meets monthly on Mondays from 4 - 5 pm. We are always looking for new members. Please join us and see what we are all about!
Oh, and there will be snacks!
Grades 6-12. Online registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board is facilitated by Teen Librarian Rachel Hapgood.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Grow Play and Learn with Nicole Landry. Play group in the Brooks Rm on Tuesdays each week @ 9:30. Learn how to increase your child's attention span with ways to support sensory play. This program is for kids ages 18 months - age 4. Call or stop in to sign up!
This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community
Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library Board. All are welcome to attend and learn about the Friends!
Monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library Board. All are welcome to attend and learn about the Friends!
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Story Time with Assistant Children's Librarian Rachel Smythe! Kid's ages 3 1/2 - 5 yrs old and able to come in independently, will participate in stories, songs & a craft for this 6 week session.
Online sign ups are required starting Dec. 8th and space is limited. This is a free program sponsored by funds donated to the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
STEAM- "Children ages 3-5 are invited to join this group with their caregiver.
Children and families will explore the concepts of Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the
activity provided.
Online sign ups are required and start Jan. 2nd Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
STEAM- "Children ages 3-5 are invited to join this group with their caregiver.
Children and families will explore the concepts of Science,
Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the
activity provided.
Online sign ups are required and start Jan. 2nd Space is limited.
This FREE program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents and is administered by Ludlow Public Schools which is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Grades 6-12 only. Online registration is required.
Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
Grades 6-12 only. Online registration is required.
Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
You’re invited to join us as we talk to New York Times bestselling author Jason Mott about his recent novel Hell of a Book. This magnificent work of fiction is deeply honest, at times electrically funny, and is a book that goes to the heart of racism, police violence, and the hidden costs exacted upon Black Americans and America as a whole.
In Hell of a Book, a Black author sets out on a cross-country publicity tour to promote his bestselling novel. That storyline drives Hell of a Book and is the scaffolding of something much larger and more urgent: Mott’s novel also tells the story of Soot, a young Black boy living in a rural town in the recent past, and The Kid, a possibly imaginary child who appears to the author on his tour.
As these characters’ stories build and converge, they astonish. While this heartbreaking and magical book entertains and is at once about family, love of parents and children, art and money, it’s also about the nation’s reckoning with a tragic police shooting playing over and over again on the news. And with what it can mean to be Black in America.
Unforgettably told, with an electrifying plot and characters who burn into your mind, Hell of a Book is the novel Mott has been writing in his head for the last ten years. And in its final twists, it truly becomes its title. Register now!
About the Author: Jason Mott is the author of two poetry collections and four novels. His first novel, The Returned, was adapted for television and aired on ABC under the title "Resurrection." Since then, his novels that followed have received various accolades and acclaim. His most recent novel, Hell of a Book, won the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction Winner, was a Carnegie Medals For Excellence Longlist nominee, and the winner of the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction. He lives in hermitude in Southeastern North Carolina.
You’re invited to join us as we talk to New York Times bestselling author Jason Mott about his recent novel Hell of a Book. This magnificent work of fiction is deeply honest, at times electrically funny, and is a book that goes to the heart of racism, police violence, and the hidden costs exacted upon Black Americans and America as a whole.
In Hell of a Book, a Black author sets out on a cross-country publicity tour to promote his bestselling novel. That storyline drives Hell of a Book and is the scaffolding of something much larger and more urgent: Mott’s novel also tells the story of Soot, a young Black boy living in a rural town in the recent past, and The Kid, a possibly imaginary child who appears to the author on his tour.
As these characters’ stories build and converge, they astonish. While this heartbreaking and magical book entertains and is at once about family, love of parents and children, art and money, it’s also about the nation’s reckoning with a tragic police shooting playing over and over again on the news. And with what it can mean to be Black in America.
Unforgettably told, with an electrifying plot and characters who burn into your mind, Hell of a Book is the novel Mott has been writing in his head for the last ten years. And in its final twists, it truly becomes its title. Register now!
About the Author: Jason Mott is the author of two poetry collections and four novels. His first novel, The Returned, was adapted for television and aired on ABC under the title "Resurrection." Since then, his novels that followed have received various accolades and acclaim. His most recent novel, Hell of a Book, won the Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Fiction Winner, was a Carnegie Medals For Excellence Longlist nominee, and the winner of the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction. He lives in hermitude in Southeastern North Carolina.
Monthly meeting
Kids and their family can sign up for a 10 minute slot to read to therapy dog Cadence. Sign ups start on Feb. 1st.
Kids and their family can sign up for a 10 minute slot to read to therapy dog Cadence. Sign ups start on Feb. 1st.
The lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin
Based on the life of an eccentric trailblazer who lived life on her own terms, this deeply evocative novel follows Isabella Stewart Gardner who, exploring the world of art, ideas and letters, developed a keen eye for paintings and objects, scandalizing Boston's polite society and transforming the city itself.
This monthly book discussion is facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
The lioness of Boston by Emily Franklin
Based on the life of an eccentric trailblazer who lived life on her own terms, this deeply evocative novel follows Isabella Stewart Gardner who, exploring the world of art, ideas and letters, developed a keen eye for paintings and objects, scandalizing Boston's polite society and transforming the city itself.
This monthly book discussion is facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell. Newcomers are always welcome!
