Greenfield Public Library Events

Franklin County Regional Housing Authority

Kids' LEGO Club (drop-in)

Come be a part of the kids' GPL Lego Club! Legos will be available to play with in the Children's Room every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm. Complete one of the given challenges or make your own creation to be put on display until the next week.  This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and recommended for children age 3+.

GPL Foundation

Chess Club

Meet up with other chess players at the Greenfield Public Library on Monday nights from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome, for both casual and serious games. Chess instruction is available for beginners and anyone wanting to learn the game. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!  This program is free and open to all, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Hot Glue Crew

Join us once a month, on the fourth Monday at 6:00 pm, for a dive into seasonal projects and hands-on crafts with the incomparable Danielle Lucier, in the GPL Makerspace. Each month will feature a new project inspired by the time of year—think cozy autumn décor, festive holiday creations, and spring florals. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, you’ll enjoy learning new techniques, sharing ideas, and creating something unique to take home. Come for the crafts, stay for the community!  This program, generously supported by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+. No experience is necessary. For more information please contact librarian Francesca: francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov or 413-772-1544 x5120

CPR Training -- closed training

Homeworks Energy Information Session

Would you like to make your home more energy-efficient and sustainable? Representatives from Homeworks Energy will be at the Greenfield Public Library  to share valuable information about Mass Save and encourage residents to schedule a No-Cost Home Energy Assessment.

Book Babies

It’s time for Storytime, babies!  Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for reading, lap bouncing, and singing on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. It’s a great way to meet other babies, new parents, and caregivers!  Recommended ages for this 30-minute program are birth-18 months.  For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Healing Harmonies Choir @GPL is on vacation this week!

Healing Harmonies will be back on September 8! DO YOU LIKE TO SING? We are an informal singing group designed for individuals with diagnosed neurological conditions, particularly those experiencing communication problems due to voice, language, or speech disorders. Caregivers are also welcome to attend and participate. Some possible conditions may include Parkinson's Disease Stroke Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury - Dementia Progressive Supranuclear Palsy ALS Multiple Sclerosis This group is free and open to all.

Meet with a MassHire Young Adult Career Counselor

On Tuesday afternoons, between 2:30 - 4:30 pm, Young Adult Career Counselors from MassHire Franklin Hampshire hold office hours just outside the GPL Teen Room. Learn about resume writing and interviewing skills. Find out more about youth friendly jobs and internships. Sign up for MassHire programs and so much more! MassHire Franklin Hampshire Programs & Services are funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Grants.

Drop-In Knitting & Crochet

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters. This program is free and intended for ages 13 and up.

Conversational French

--Vous parlez français? --Euh... oui, un peu. If this is you, and you would like to put a few drops of oil on your rusty French conversation skills, have a seat at La Table Française, the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, in the GPL Conference Room. This is an intermediate conversation group, not a class. Tamara Grogan, Greenfield resident and 25-year veteran French teacher, will facilitate. If interested, please send an email to Tamara at lagrogan1@gmail.com. À bientôt! This program is free and intended for ages 16+.Library, is free and open to the public.

​​​​​​​FreeWrite Women's Writing in Recovery Group - ​​​​​​​Local History Room

Join FreeWrite of Franklin County’s Amie Hyson and Gretchen Krull and other women in recovery  on Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm to learn creative writing skills. Discover the power of your words and how writing together can help us to heal from trauma, loss, addiction and more.  No experience necessary, come as you are and meet writers in our community! Supplies will be provided. This program is free and open to all who identify as women in recovery.  For further information, contact Jesse Cole at jesse.cole@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544.

Reading group on public school budget and finance

Toddler Time Story Time

Toddlers, get those wiggles out!  Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Children’s Activity Room.   Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months.  For more information, contact Ellen at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Friends of the Greenfield Public Library

Wednesday Night Writers Workshop

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will take turns reading their work aloud, with a volunteer moderator leading the discussion. Writers aren’t allowed to talk while being critiqued.

Exploring Greenfield's History and Genealogy

Librarian and Archivist Kacy Westwood will be available the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10-12 to assist people who want to research local Greenfield history or work on genealogy. Kacy will be here to guide and assist in your search for history. She will be able to help one or two people each visit, depending on the level of research being done.

Literacy Project staff meeting

MassHire Frankin Hampshire's annual YouthWorks End of Summer Celebration

Drop In Tech Help

Study Room A, 2nd Floor Need Tech Support for FREE? Rich Vaden will be at the Greenfield Public Library on Thursday afternoons from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for free one-on-one tech support. Whether you need help using a device, accessing affordable internet, learning a new computer skill, or navigating online services, Rich is here to help. Not able to make it on Thursdays? Make an appointment to meet with Rich at the Library or at his United Way office on Davis Street. Call (413) 584-3962 x111 to make an appointment. For more information, contact Pamela McBride at librarian@greenfield-ma.gov , or call (413) 772-1544. Rich Vaden is the Digital Navigator for Franklin County, offering free one-on-one tech support and digital skills training funded through the United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region.

Thursday Still Life Club: Summer Fruits and Produce

There is nothing quite like spending a couple of hours focused on creating a piece of art. It's soothing for the mind and the soul. Join us  on Thursday, August 27 at 3:00 pm, for our monthly Thursday Still Life Club, to draw or paint a still life and work on observational skills.    This month we’ll be exploring watercolor, pencil, pastel or charcoal while creating a still life of local produce.   All materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. This class is part of our Summer Roundhouse Series. Participants are encouraged to use the skills they’ve learned to make a project to enter at this fall’s Franklin County Fair. We will hold sessions in mid-August to assist with framing and entering arts and crafts into the Roundhouse. Participants may also use the Makerspace and classroom materials throughout the summer.  This program, made possible thanks to a grant from the Greenfield Local Cultural Council and the Franklin County Fair , is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+. No experience is necessary

Drop-in Playgroup

Free play with a mix of toys and activities for little ones ages 0-5. Drop in for some or all of the time. See old friends and make some new ones! For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Stavros Center for Independent Living Information Session

Members of Stavros Center for Independent Living will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about their programs. dedicated to helping people with disabilities and Deaf people live as independently as possible.

Greenfield Recycling Information Session

Do you have questions about the new Greenfield Recycling Program? William Hesslink, the City’s SWIFR Coordinator, will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about the City’s new recycling program.

Open Gallery Time

Decarcerate Western Mass book club

Art Take Down/Installation

Adopt a Plant: Mosaic Planters

We’ve been propagating plant cuttings in the windows of the Teen Room all summer and they need new homes. Stop in on Monday, August 31 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, to make a mosaic on a terracotta pot and adopt a plant to call your own. All materials will be provided. Teens will need to come in later in the week to finish this project.

Greenfield Recycling Program Information Session

Do you have questions about the new Greenfield Recycling Program? William Hesslink, the City’s SWIFR Coordinator, will be at the Greenfield Public Library to provide information and answer questions about the City’s new recycling program.

Kids' LEGO Club (drop-in)

Come be a part of the kids' GPL Lego Club! Legos will be available to play with in the Children's Room every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm. Complete one of the given challenges or make your own creation to be put on display until the next week.  This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and recommended for children age 3+.

Roundhouse Drop In Finishing Clinic

Come to the GPL Makerspace and finish up any projects you plan on entering in the Franklin County Fair’s Roundhouse, on Monday, August 31, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Artists and crafters Danielle and Francesca will be available to give you a hand. You are welcome to drop your projects off at this time, too, and we will deliver them to the fairgrounds for you. This class is part of our Summer Roundhouse Series. Participants are encouraged to use the skills they’ve learned to make a project to enter at this fall’s Franklin County Fair. We will hold sessions in mid-August to assist with framing and entering arts and crafts into the Roundhouse. Participants may also use the Makerspace and classroom materials throughout the summer.  This program, made possible thanks to a grant from the Greenfield Local Cultural Council and the Franklin County Fair , is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+. No experience is necessary

art installation

Chess Club

Meet up with other chess players at the Greenfield Public Library on Monday nights from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome, for both casual and serious games. Chess instruction is available for beginners and anyone wanting to learn the game. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!  This program is free and open to all, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Book Babies

It’s time for Storytime, babies!  Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for reading, lap bouncing, and singing on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. It’s a great way to meet other babies, new parents, and caregivers!  Recommended ages for this 30-minute program are birth-18 months.  For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Parkinson's Support Group

PD Care Partners

Trinket Trading, Backpack Blinging, Key Chain Making

Pop by the teen room on Tuesday, September 1, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, to swap trinkets and create new bling for your school bags. We’ll provide perler beads, button making supplies and shrinky dinks, keychain charms and more. We’ll also be raffling off door prizes including a pin bag and custom made ribbons! For more information, contact Teen Librarian Francesca at francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5120.

Drop-in Scrabble at GPL

Spellmasters are invited to join a bi-weekly game of Scrabble. Participants will be encouraged to put their word skills against another player, although bigger games will be allowed. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 12 and older.

Drop-In Knitting & Crochet

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters. This program is free and intended for ages 13 and up.

Rainbow League

​​​​​​​FreeWrite Women's Writing in Recovery Group - ​​​​​​​Local History Room

Join FreeWrite of Franklin County’s Amie Hyson and Gretchen Krull and other women in recovery  on Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm to learn creative writing skills. Discover the power of your words and how writing together can help us to heal from trauma, loss, addiction and more.  No experience necessary, come as you are and meet writers in our community! Supplies will be provided. This program is free and open to all who identify as women in recovery.  For further information, contact Jesse Cole at jesse.cole@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544.

Toddler Time Story Time

Toddlers, get those wiggles out!  Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Children’s Activity Room.   Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months.  For more information, contact Ellen at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Behavioral Health Information Session

Members of the Behavioral Health Network will be at the Greenfield Public Library on the first Wednesday of the month to answer questions and provide information about Peer Recovery Coaching and other services.

Green River Cemetery Board of Directors Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday Night Writers Workshop

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will take turns reading their work aloud, with a volunteer moderator leading the discussion. Writers aren’t allowed to talk while being critiqued.

GPL Zine Club presents: Comics Workshop with Ashley Jablonski

GPL’s Zine Club meets every other month to learn new zine skills, share your work, and meet other zinesters. What’s a zine again? A zine is a DIY, self-published, print work, often on a subject that falls outside of what’s traditionally seen in publishing. For more information, contact Jesse Cole at jesse.cole@greenfield-ma.gov, or call (413) 772-1544 x5122. This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 13 and older.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Discussion

Drop In Needle Felting

Join us for a morning of needle felting, all skill levels welcome! Bring a project you are already working on, enjoy the camaraderie and receive expert help. We’ll have materials available for use in the classroom. This program, generously supported by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+. No experience is necessary. For more information please contact librarian Francesca: francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov or 413-772-1544 x5120

MassAbility Information Session

Members of MassAbility will be at the Greenfield Public Library on the first Thursday of the month to answer questions and provide information about their services for people living with disabilities.

Drop-in Playgroup

Free play with a mix of toys and activities for little ones ages 0-5. Drop in for some or all of the time. See old friends and make some new ones! For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Greenfield Ukulele Players

Bring your ukulele and music stand, and join other aficionados  for some music! All are welcome. The Greenfield Ukulele Players meet the first and third Fridays of the month. Please check the calendar for information when the library is closed for a holiday.

Meet a Therapy Dog (drop-in)

Kids can meet and spend time with certified therapy dogs in the GPL Children’s Room the first Fridays of the month, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and recommended for children ages 3-12.

Library Closed -- Holiday

The Greenfield Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for the July Fourth holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 9:30 am. Check us out 24/7 at greenfieldpubliclibrary.org for e-books, audiobooks, movie streaming, music, and research fun.

Holiday Closing

Holiday Closing

Library Closed -- Holiday

The Greenfield Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for the July Fourth holiday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 9:30 am. Check us out 24/7 at greenfieldpubliclibrary.org for e-books, audiobooks, movie streaming, music, and research fun.

Community Legal Aid: Fair Housing Information Session

Community Legal Aid’s Fair Housing Project will be at the Greenfield Public Library to offer information and answer questions on a variety of fair housing issues, including racial harassment, refusal to rent due to family status, refusal to remove lead paint, and discrimination based on disability.

Book Babies

It’s time for Storytime, babies!  Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for reading, lap bouncing, and singing on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. It’s a great way to meet other babies, new parents, and caregivers!  Recommended ages for this 30-minute program are birth-18 months.  For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Healing Harmonies Choir @GPL

DO YOU LIKE TO SING? We are an informal singing group designed for individuals with diagnosed neurological conditions, particularly those experiencing communication problems due to voice, language, or speech disorders. Caregivers are also welcome to attend and participate. Some possible conditions may include Parkinson's Disease Stroke Traumatic/Acquired Brain Injury - Dementia Progressive Supranuclear Palsy ALS Multiple Sclerosis This group is free and open to all.

Monthly Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Drop-In Knitting & Crochet

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters. This program is free and intended for ages 13 and up.

​​​​​​​FreeWrite Women's Writing in Recovery Group - ​​​​​​​Local History Room

Join FreeWrite of Franklin County’s Amie Hyson and Gretchen Krull and other women in recovery  on Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm to learn creative writing skills. Discover the power of your words and how writing together can help us to heal from trauma, loss, addiction and more.  No experience necessary, come as you are and meet writers in our community! Supplies will be provided. This program is free and open to all who identify as women in recovery.  For further information, contact Jesse Cole at jesse.cole@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544.

Friends Book Sale Collection

Got books to donate? Bring them in on the 2nd Wednesday of the month for the Friends to peruse!

Toddler Time Story Time

Toddlers, get those wiggles out!  Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Children’s Activity Room.   Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months.  For more information, contact Ellen at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

tech check

League of Women Voters

Wednesday Night Writers Workshop

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will take turns reading their work aloud, with a volunteer moderator leading the discussion. Writers aren’t allowed to talk while being critiqued.

Exploring Greenfield's History and Genealogy

Librarian and Archivist Kacy Westwood will be available the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10-12 to assist people who want to research local Greenfield history or work on genealogy. Kacy will be here to guide and assist in your search for history. She will be able to help one or two people each visit, depending on the level of research being done.

Drop-in Playgroup

Free play with a mix of toys and activities for little ones ages 0-5. Drop in for some or all of the time. See old friends and make some new ones! For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Community Health Center of Franklin County: MassHealth Information Session

Do you have questions about Masshealth?  Certified Masshealth Navigators from the Community Health Center of Franklin County will be at the Greenfield Public Library on the second Fridays of the month to answer questions and provide information about Masshealth.

Open Gallery Time

Collaborative Resolutions Group

Connecticut River Conservancy

Tapestry Harm Reduction Services Information Session

Members of Tapestry Health will be at the Greenfield Public Library to answer questions and provide information about their free and low cost health care options and services. Stop by to learn how to book appointments,  pick up harm reduction supplies, and other Tapestry swag!

Kids' LEGO Club (drop-in)

Come be a part of the kids' GPL Lego Club! Legos will be available to play with in the Children's Room every Monday from 3:30 - 5pm. Complete one of the given challenges or make your own creation to be put on display until the next week.  This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and recommended for children age 3+.

Library Foundation Meeting

Chess Club

Meet up with other chess players at the Greenfield Public Library on Monday nights from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome, for both casual and serious games. Chess instruction is available for beginners and anyone wanting to learn the game. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!  This program is free and open to all, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Needleworker's Guild

Join us second Mondays at 6:00 pm, for a cozy, creative embroidery workshop that meets once a month in the GPL Makerspace!  Whether you’re brand new to embroidery or already have a project underway, this is the perfect space to learn, stitch, and connect. Each session will cover essential embroidery basics—like simple stitches, hooping techniques, and finishing touches—while also giving you plenty of time to continue your own projects at a relaxed pace. Bring your own materials or borrow ours. All are welcome from beginners to pro stitchers! This program, generously supported by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+. No experience is necessary. For more information please contact librarian Francesca: francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov or 413-772-1544 x5120.

Book Babies

It’s time for Storytime, babies!  Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for reading, lap bouncing, and singing on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. It’s a great way to meet other babies, new parents, and caregivers!  Recommended ages for this 30-minute program are birth-18 months.  For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

GPL Mending Clinic

Have a favorite sweater that has a hole? Jeans with a torn out knee? Canvas bag that is losing its handle? A button that has come off? Bring your clean item to the GPL Makerspace on the third Tuesday of the month between 2:00 - 4:00 pm, and let us brainstorm a solution so that you can mend your item. We will help you figure out the fix  and maybe even get you started. We have sewing machines, simple hand sewing tools for basic mending repairs. Drop-ins are welcome and pre-registration is preferred. Email us at librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org   to tell us what you plan to bring to the mending clinic. For more information, contact Nancy Little at nancy.little @greenfield-ma.gov   or call (413) 772-1544. This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 14 and up.

Drop-in Scrabble at GPL

Spellmasters are invited to join a bi-weekly game of Scrabble. Participants will be encouraged to put their word skills against another player, although bigger games will be allowed. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 12 and older.

Drop-In Knitting & Crochet

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters. This program is free and intended for ages 13 and up.

​​​​​​​FreeWrite Women's Writing in Recovery Group - ​​​​​​​Local History Room

Join FreeWrite of Franklin County’s Amie Hyson and Gretchen Krull and other women in recovery  on Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm to learn creative writing skills. Discover the power of your words and how writing together can help us to heal from trauma, loss, addiction and more.  No experience necessary, come as you are and meet writers in our community! Supplies will be provided. This program is free and open to all who identify as women in recovery.  For further information, contact Jesse Cole at jesse.cole@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544.

Fiery Hope Chorus free, one-time group singing event

Exploring Non Fiction is Taking a Break this month!

Exploring Non Fiction will be back on Tuesday, November 17. Join us the 3rd Tuesday of each month for a staff led book club at GPL. Exploring Non-Fiction meets November, January, March, May, and July Literary Teas meets February, April, June, August, October, and December. Books are available prior to the meeting. We hope you can join us! This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for ages 14 and up.

Toddler Time Story Time

Toddlers, get those wiggles out!  Join Children's Librarian Ellen Lavoie for stories, songs, and activities focused on early literacy, Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Children’s Activity Room.   Recommended ages for this 30–45 minute program is 18-36 months.  For more information, contact Ellen at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Viability Information Session

Anitra Ford  from Viability will be at the Greenfield Public Library to answer questions and provide information about their network of services that support people with disabilities. Viability is a private not-for-profit agency offering a network of services connecting individual strengths and goals with skill building; employment options including job training, support, and placement; education and community living to individuals with disabilities or other disadvantages.

Linda Ugelow: How to Love Speaking In Public, Even If You Hate It Now

Technology gives us more opportunities to speak out than ever before. From videos and webinars to podcasts, TV, and live presentations, these platforms can accelerate your business and career by amplifying your message and brand. But while some of us gladly step forward, others shy away from the camera or public speaking, despite having something to say. In this transformational talk, speaking confidence coach Linda Ugelow delivers a holistic methodology that gets to the root of what’s stopping you from sharing your voice and the steps you need to take to step into authenticity with confidence. ✓   Discover Real-Life Success Stories:  Learn how others, including Linda herself, have conquered performance nerves and overcome the fear of public speaking. ✓   Uncover Psychological Roadblocks:  Identify the anxieties that hold you back from stepping into the spotlight. ✓   Release Self-Defeating Narratives:  Let go of unhelpful self-talk that keeps you from reaching your full potential. ✓   Build Confidence on All Levels:  Master techniques to build confidence physically, emotionally, and mentally, allowing you to present with ease. Linda Ugelow is a performer of over 35 years and with a master’s degree in expressive therapies and movement studies who has been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library.

Wednesday Night Writers Workshop

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will take turns reading their work aloud, with a volunteer moderator leading the discussion. Writers aren’t allowed to talk while being critiqued.

Historical Society of Greenfield, Massachusetts

Drop In Needle Felting

Join us for a morning of needle felting, all skill levels welcome! Bring a project you are already working on, enjoy the camaraderie and receive expert help. We’ll have materials available for use in the classroom. This program, generously supported by the Friends of Greenfield Public Library, is free and intended for teens and adults, ages 13+. No experience is necessary. For more information please contact librarian Francesca: francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov or 413-772-1544 x5120

Drop-in Playgroup

Free play with a mix of toys and activities for little ones ages 0-5. Drop in for some or all of the time. See old friends and make some new ones! For more information, contact Ellen Lavoie at ellen.lavoie@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544 x5104. This program, made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is free and open to the public.

Children's Advocacy Center of Franklin County and the North Quabbin

Greenfield Ukulele Players

Bring your ukulele and music stand, and join other aficionados  for some music! All are welcome. The Greenfield Ukulele Players meet the first and third Fridays of the month. Please check the calendar for information when the library is closed for a holiday.

Open Gallery Time

Kites & Things that Fly with Dr. Bill Strader

Dr. Bill Strader is Professor, Early Childhood Education, Coordinator, New England Symposium on Play, Member of Men in Early Childhood Education, a past president of the Montachusetts Area Association for the Education of Young Children, the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children, and Montachusetts Area Association for the Education of Young Children. "Dr. Bill" has been the librarian for the Newton School (Greenfield), and Substitute Teacher at Rowe School over the past several years.