Bring your voice, friends, and optional musical instruments to sing and play along. Seasonal songs selected from The Daily Ukulele will be projected on a screen for easy reading. Come join in the holiday fun!
Donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the Interfaith Winter Shelter. Hosted by the Ukulele Strum Group.
Far Out Film Discussion functions like a book club - watch the film on your own and gather on the first and third Wednesdays to discuss.
Join us in the Community room to discuss the 5-hour television version of the 1982 family drama Fanny and Alexander by Ingmar Bergman. Copies of the DVD will be available in the Arts & Music department a couple weeks before we meet.
Learn about three types of resumes and which one will market you best; how to add value with accomplishment statements; and how to make your resume look professional. During this workshop we will teach you the best practices for resume writing and how to make yours rock. Resume examples and a handout will be available for viewing and saving for future reference.
Register online or call the Greenfield office at 800-457-2603 or 413-774-4361 the day before to sign up. Please call the Greenfield office if you wish to come in person. Instructions on how to join the workshop through Zoom will be provided separately.
Making the Right Choice. Learn the Options for Home Health Care.
When facing serious illness, understanding your healthcare options can be confusing and overwhelming. Trying to understand the differences between VNA, Palliative Care, and Hospice can lead to many questions. We will break down what each service is while discussing the importance of advance care planning so that you are in control of your own care. Presented by Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice.
Do you need a little help using a computer or tech device? Come to a drop-in tech help session! Bring your device, or use one of the library's computers, to have your questions answered by a knowledgeable volunteer.
Every Tuesday, teens ages 12+ are invited to play our Nintendo Switch in the YA Room! We'll have enough controllers for 8 players at a time. Challenge your friends to a Mario Kart race, try out new games, and meet fellow gamers!
This program is for teens only; we have a separate game time for players under the age of 12.
We've got bricks, baseplates and minifigs - now all we need is you! Join us on Mondays at 3:30 in the Community Room. Pick a design challenge out of the bowl or simply build a creation of your own choosing. This program is great for ages 4+.
Join us on Zoom to discuss this month's book, for ages 9-14. Email childrens@forbeslibrary.org to register and receive the Zoom meeting link!
About the book: "When during the Swift Family Reunion someone gives Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude a deadly push down the stairs, Shenanigan Swift, who has a penchant for mischief, decides to become a detective and solve this mysterious case."
Drop in to play games and meet other families! Games are a great way to build communication skills, problem-solving, and brain development. It's also an enjoyable way to promote family time.
This Game Time is geared toward families with children ages 3-8 years old. This event is hosted by the NPS's Early Childhood Center. Questions?: email Ashley Miller at AsMiller@northampton-k12.us
Calling all young adventurers! We'll be hosting Dungeons & Dragons campaigns every other Thursday at 3:45. D&D is a great way for kids to practice collaboration, strategy, and storytelling, and we welcome participants of all experience levels.
This program is for kids ages 9+, and is limited to six participants per session. Registration required; call the Children's Desk at 413-587-1010 or visit us in person to sign up.
Learn how to draw your favorite Pokémon characters including Pikachu! Pop Up Art School will show you how to draw step-by-step using basic shapes and easy to follow instructions.
Registration required! This event is limited to 15 people. For ages 7 to 12.
Baby Storytime: Tuesday, December 19, 10-11am. Join us for stories, songs, and puppets. We'll do a 20-minute storytime together, then put out toys for free play and social time. For babies under 18 months and their caregivers.
Sing songs and read books in English and Spanish! This event is best suited for children ages 1.5-3. / ¡Canta canciones y lee libros en ingles y español! Este evento es apropriado para niños de edades 1.5-3.
Preschool Storytime:Thursday, December 21, 10:30-11:30am. Join us for books, songs, and puppets and participate in an open-ended art activity designed to encourage creativity. Great for ages 3-5.
Paintings by Gillian Haven and Cynthia Chamberland; Mixed Media by Debra Hoyle
December 2-28, 2023
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