Gaylord Memorial Library Events

Teen Takeaway

Teens ages 11 through High School sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features Moon Sand. All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

Teen Takeaway

Teens ages 11 through High School sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features Moon Sand. All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

CFCE Playgroup with Miss Kelly

The Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) offers a fun-filled program with stories, games, circle time, music & more for children from birth to 5. Older siblings are welcome to attend too. If the weather is fair, part of the program is held outside on the Library Lawn.

Lego and Board Games

Come build with Lego, and/or play some board games! For ages 4-12.

Indivisible South Hadley

Pajama Storytime

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

Teen Takeaway

Teens ages 11 through High School sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features Moon Sand. All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

Rhyme Time

Come join us for Rhyme Time! This is an interactive singing and movement program, perfect for babies, toddlers, and kids up to age 5. After our songs and rhymes we have playtime (parachute, bubbles, balls, chalk, etc.). Rhyme Time will be outside on the Library Lawn when weather permits; otherwise we are in the Community Meeting Room. No registration necessary, all are welcome.

Board of Health

Tuesday Night Knitters Group

Join the library's Tuesday Night Knitters for some quality knitting and crochet time. All skill levels welcome. This group meets in the Mandrachia Study Room on the second floor but may move to the Local History Room if more space is needed.

Teen Night Craft

Teens ages 11 through HS come and try out our evening craft time! The craft will be Shaving Cream Painting. All supplies provided. No sign up needed*  Clothing will get messy. Please don't wear nice clothing. *Sign up for an email reminder if you want*

Jacobs Edge Condominium Board Meeting

Teen Takeaway

Teens ages 11 through High School sign up for our Teen Takeaways. Sign up once and receive a new Teen Takeaway every month! This month features Moon Sand. All supplies provided. Nothing in person. Craft on your own time. Pick up your takeaway anytime during normal business hours.

Story Time

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

Lego and Board Games

Come build with Lego, and/or play some board games! For ages 4-12.

Human Rights Commission

Town of South Hadley

District Merger Study Group

Adult Programming TBD

Baby Lapsit Storytime and Play

Babies (newborn through 12 months or pre-walkers) and their caregivers are welcome at this program where we sing songs, read a story, and do some rhymes and fingerplay together, followed by time to socialize. This is an opportunity for babies to see and play with other babies, and for caregivers to meet, chat, and swap tips. It's never too early for early literacy!

@GAYLORD: LEGO club

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

Snackternoon

This month's Teen Snackternoon features Strawberry or Blueberry Cheesecake Bites. Please sign up. All supplies provided.

SHELD Municipal Light Board meeting

South Hadley Electric Light Department

Submit Your Questions for Sept 2 talk with retired FDNY 9/11 First Responder Joseph T Bonanno JR.

Bonanno, Jr. is a 21 year veteran of the New York City Fire Department. He comes from a family of firefighters, both his father, Joseph Bonanno, Engine 88 FDNY, and brother Michael Bonanno, Ladder 7 FDNY. Bonanno Jr is also a trainer and nutritionist with certifications from NYU, the American Council on Exercise, The Aerobics and Fitness Association of American and the International Sports Medicine Association.  He has also won many "firehouse" cooking contests, including "America's Greatest Firehouse Chef." The FDNY Bake Off, Mcilleheny Tabasco Sauce Cook and Ladder Contest, the International Firefighter Olympic Culinary Division. He is the author of "The Healthy Firehouse Cookbook" published in 1995. He has appeared several time on "The Today Show", "Martha Stewart", "FOX NY", and many others.  Joseph T. Bonanno, Jr was there on 9/11 to help his fellow FDNY work on the pile at the site of the World Trade Center.

Gatehouse Writers (Online Writing Group)

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

@GAYLORD: Story Time with Miss Janet

Join Miss Janet for story time and craft!

@GAYLORD: Fall Seed-Starting Party

Bring your own seeds or use some from our seed library to start seedlings for a fall harvest!

South Hadley Players

Community Theater group, script pickup

Letters to Congress

Mad?  Write some letters to congress -- bring your own stamps!

Drama Club Showcase

Come check out what our new Drama Club has been working on!

Read to a Dog (Duchess)

Sign up to read to adorable terrier Duchess from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs! Reading aloud to a dog is a great way to practice reading skills for kids in kindergarten and up. Call or visit the library to reserve a spot.

South Hadley Public Schools

Lego and Board Games

Come build with Lego, and/or play some board games! For ages 4-12.

Art exhibit takedown

Pajama Storytime

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

Capital Planning Committee

Prudential Committee, Fire District #1

Tuesday Night Knitters Group

Join the library's Tuesday Night Knitters for some quality knitting and crochet time. All skill levels welcome. This group meets in the Mandrachia Study Room on the second floor but may move to the Local History Room if more space is needed.

Art exhibit installation

artwork from The Art Squad

9/11: A Day of Remembrance with FDNY First Responder Joseph T. Bonanno

FDNY First Responder Joseph T. Bonanno will join us, via zoom, for a special Day of Remembrance with FDNY rescuer, veteran, chef, and author Joseph T. Bonanno. A 21-year veteran of the FDNY, Bonanno participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero following the September 11, 2001 attacks. Through personal stories and reflections, he shares the lasting impact of 9/11 and the importance of remembrance, service, and resilience.This program is sponsored and supported by the 9/11 Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Hello Sunshine Book Group

This book discussion group typically meets on the first Wednesday of the month and is open to new members. Titles are often popular contemporary fiction by women authors. Copies of the books can be checked out at the South Hadley Public Library . Look for our selection of book discussion titles along the wall of the Circulation Area.

ServiceNet

ServiceNet is a non-profit mental health and human service agency providing essential services to people living with mental health challenges, developmental delay or disability, brain injury, homelessness, substance use issues, and other challenges.

@GAYLORD:Drop-in Crafts

Stop by to make something with Miss Janet!

@Gaylord:Drop-in-Craft

Come make something with Miss Janet. These crafts are for ages 5 and up but can be adapted for younger patrons

Gatehouse Writers (Online Writing Group)

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

@GAYLORD: Story Time with Miss Janet

Join Miss Janet for story time and craft!

Mahjong Library Group

Meet and play with experienced mahjong players at the library!

Unicorn Club

Do you love unicorns? Join us for stories, crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt!

Chess Club

The South Hadley Chess Club is a place for beginners and experienced players alike to learn, play, or compete. We will teach those who have never played before and support skill development for those wanting to improve their game. The Chess Club is a casual place for anyone to enjoy the game of kings!

Library CLOSED

The South Hadley Public Library will be closed for the holiday.

Between the Covers Book Club

Do you enjoy happy endings? Perhaps a series of romance novels? Whether you are already a romance reader or are new to the genre, join us for a monthly get-together of romance novels that offer happy endings and often are part of a series. Books will be available to check out from the library in the weeks prior to each meeting.

Pride Club for Kids - Rise Up!

Drop in to our kids' Pride club, for all queer kids and allies. We'll get to know each other, read and discuss together, and do crafts and activities. This month, we will be exploring the text and art of RISE UP!: Powerful Protests in American History by Rachel Katz. All ages welcome. This program is supported by Massachusetts Center for the Book's Great Reads MA initiative.

Read to a Dog (Duchess)

Sign up to read to adorable terrier Duchess from Bright Spot Therapy Dogs! Reading aloud to a dog is a great way to practice reading skills for kids in kindergarten and up. Call or visit the library to reserve a spot.

Office Hours for Senator Jake Oliveira

Staff from Sen. Oliveira's office will be here to listen to your ideas and concerns.

Board of Health

Tuesday Night Knitters Group

Join the library's Tuesday Night Knitters for some quality knitting and crochet time. All skill levels welcome. This group meets in the Mandrachia Study Room on the second floor but may move to the Local History Room if more space is needed.

Adult Programming TBD

@GAYLORD: LEGO club

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

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club

Are you 8-11 years old? Do you love reading graphic novels? Join our graphic novel book club! We meet once a month to discuss a graphic novel and do a related craft or activity. Interested? Email Jenny (jarch@cwmars.org).

Gatehouse Writers (Online Writing Group)

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

@GAYLORD: Story Time with Miss Janet

Join Miss Janet for story time and craft!

South Hadley Veterans Council

FixIt Clinic

You must register to participate. We have Two volunteers to help you glue together, figure out, or screw or help you fix a physical item.  We have one volunteer that can help you with plants and pests – sign up to help your plants strive and help you get rid of pests in your home or yard. And last but not least we have a volunteer that does visual mending. Do you have a small hole that needs to be repaired? OR maybe a button that need to be attached.  Desi, Adult Services Librarian, will reach out with available time slots for the program.

Girl Scout Brownie Troop meeting

CFCE Playgroup with Miss Kelly

The Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) offers a fun-filled program with stories, games, circle time, music & more for children from birth to 5. Older siblings are welcome to attend too. If the weather is fair, part of the program is held outside on the Library Lawn.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association

Tree Committee

Town of South Hadley

Tuesday Night Knitters Group

Join the library's Tuesday Night Knitters for some quality knitting and crochet time. All skill levels welcome. This group meets in the Mandrachia Study Room on the second floor but may move to the Local History Room if more space is needed.

Social Security Workshop

Paul Santaniello RICP ®  President / Owner O: (413) 505-4759 www.jpsantaniello.com pauls@jpsantaniello.com 813 Williams Street, Longmeadow, MA 01106

South Hadley Cultural Council Meeting

TBD

Kids' Chess Club with Andy

Join one or all of the monthly chess series with Andy: Wednesday, September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16, from 4:00-5:30. Each session starts with a lesson, then students are paired up to play games with a peer at a similar level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Chessboard and pieces provided. Sign up for each class you plan to attend.

Adult Programming TBD

ServSafe Training

for town staff

@GAYLORD:Drop-in Crafts

Stop by to make something with Miss Janet!

Democratic Town Committee

South Hadley DTC

Gatehouse Writers (Online Writing Group)

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

@GAYLORD: Story Time with Miss Janet

Join Miss Janet for story time and craft!

Mahjong Library Group

Meet and play with experienced mahjong players at the library!

Art Squad Exhibit Reception

Spanish Conversation Circle

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

The Dino Map Adventure Live

Join us for a live stop on NEPM's DinoMap! Meet a scientist for a Q&A about the region's dinosaur track history, and get your passport book stamped along the way. Free fun for the whole family! Listen to the Dinomap at nepm.org/dinomap .