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Forbes Library will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, at 10am with our usual hours.
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Tour tickets are available now at Cooper's Corner, State Street Fruit Store, Bay State Perennial Farm, Wanczyk's Nursery, Gardener's Supply Company, and Forbes Library.
You can also reserve tickets online via the Friends of Forbes website from May 9 through Wednesday, June 8, for pick up at Forbes Library the week of the tour only on Thursday, June 9 from 4-8 pm, Friday, June 10 and Saturday, beginning at 9:30 am.
Plus, you can purchase raffle tickets as well at the library and at garden #2 on the day of the tour. Preview the wonderful prizes.
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Baby Storytime Tuesdays, 10 am Join us to read books, sing songs, play with puppets and toys, and meet other babies and caregivers! The first 20 minutes are storytime, followed by 40 minutes of free play with toys. Ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. Space will be limited to 15 patrons.
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VIRTUAL Far Out Film Discussion Wednesday, June 1, 2022, 8 pm Far Out Film Discussion will have a zoom meeting to talk about the 1986 British historical drama Caravaggio directed by Derek Jarman. You can stream it via Kanopy.
Join us on Zoom to discuss this film!
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Read to Sunny the Dog! Wednesdays, 3:30 pm Hello! I'm Sunny and I'm Forbes Library's reading buddy dog! You can book a 15-minute appointment to read to me. I'm a good listener and like to look at the pictures, too. Reading to me is a great way for you to practice reading! Ages 4-10. Call 413-587-1010 or sign up at the Children's Desk.
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Preschool Storytime Explorers Thursdays, 10 am
Enjoy books, songs, puppets and props outside on the lawn! For ages 3-5. In the event of inclement weather, we'll move indoors and cap attendance at 15 people. We can't wait to see you! |
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Kids' Chess Club Thursdays, 3:30pm May 26-June 23, 2022 *No session June 9* Join us in the community room to learn to play chess! This club will start from square one. Study famous games and learn new strategies to improve your play! Limited to 12 people ages 7-10 (children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult).
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VIRTUAL Teen Book Club: Gallant Thursday, June 2, 2022, 4:30 pm
Join us for a chat and pick next month's read! This meeting will take place via Zoom; email mbishop@forbeslibrary.org for the link. This month, we wil be discussing Gallant by V.E. Schwab. |
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Teen Arts Fridays, 3:30pm Drop in, relax, and make art! We'll do a new project together every week in the Community Room. All materials will be provided.
This program is for teens only. Email mbishop@forbeslibrary.org with questions or for more info. |
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Messy Play Day: Spray Bottle Painting! Saturday, June 4, 2022 , 11 am
Join us for an outdoor art event for kids! We'll use a bunch of spray bottles and liquid watercolors to make paintings on the lawn. Large sheets of paper, trash bags to cover your clothes, and goggles will be provided. Wear clothes you can get messy! Ages 3+. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be postponed. |
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Stephanie Vignone: Landscape Paintings in Pastel and Oil
Bonnie Sennott: Abstract Embroideries and WatercolorsJune 2-29, 2022Reception: Saturday, June 4, 2-4 pm
Amherst artist Bonnie Sennott is exhibiting abstract embroideries and watercolors, including Daily Thread, a yearlong project for which she embroidered every day using colors observed in nature, creating a visual journal. Other daily embroidery pieces employ negative spaces to explore absence, loss, and the passing of time. Her abstract watercolors, based on the theme of “stones and water,” are also an ongoing daily art project. She is creating them as part of the 100 Day Project organized by author Suleika Jaouad and The Isolation Journals.
Stephanie Vignone Artist’s statement:
The paintings are done in pastel and, increasingly, oil paint. They are based in observation and sketching—some are finished plein air, and some in the studio. It’s hard for me to analyze my own paintings, but what I feel catches my eye is mostly strong composition. I love light and texture, but what really makes me want to paint a scene is the way in which I am able to compose it.
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Daily Embroidery (24 Days) by Bonnie Sennott | |
October Evening II by Stephanie Vignone |
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