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It's Not Just for Checking Out Books!
The most important back-to-school school item is a library card! With access to technology, innovative programming, and educational resources, a library card gives students of all ages the tools to succeed. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child (and adult) signs-up for their own library card. Throughout the month, patrons who sign-up for a new card will be given a little memento at the Main Circulation Desk! Follow us on Facebook for some weekly examples about some of the lesser known uses of your library card! |
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Book Talk with
Linda Melconian
Monday, September 12 @ 7:00 p.m. Former Massachusetts Senator Linda Melconinan will join us to discuss her experiences writing her book, Lay It On the Table:
A Change Agent in Action. Ms. Melconian recounts the political climate towards the end of the Vietnam War when Congressmen Tip O'Neil saw and took an opportunity to end the war. This is the story of one man’s attempt to accomplish a milestone in the history of the American
legislative process. Books will be available for sale and signing. All proceeds will benefit the Agawam Friends of the Library. |
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Songs and Stories with
Matt York: The Highwaymen
Monday, September 26 @ 6:30 p.m.
Matt will perform the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings. These superstars joined forces in the 1980’s to create the super country group, The Highwaymen. Matt has been nominated as Best Male Artist by the New England Music Awards and his latest release was named one of the Boston Globe’s best album of 2019. Please register online here.
Registration opens September 1 |
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Strings & Things (formerly Sit & Knit)
Drop-In Knitting (and other crafters too!)
Beginning Tuesday, September 6
Tuesdays @ 1:00 p.m.
Peirce Conference Room Bring your crocheting or your other craft projects! We open our space to knitters, crocheters, scrapbookers, and needleworkers alike! |
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ChairFit and ChairYoga
Drop-In Exercise
Beginning Monday, September 12
Mondays @ 9:30 a.m.
Judith Clini Community Room Drop-in ChairFit and ChairYoga begin again! Mary Ellen More is the instructor for these beginner ChairFit & ChairYoga classes. She is a Level 1 YogaFit instructor and has completed Exercise Design for Seniors training. She will alternate weeks, teaching a ChairFit class (cardio, weights, stretch bands, balls balance) and a ChairYoga class. For the ChairFit class please bring a set of free weights (bands and balls will be provided). All classes are free of charge and open to adults and no registration is necessary. |
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English as a Second Language Class
Beginning Wednesday, September 7
Wednesdays @ 6:00 p.m.
Peirce Conference Room
This free class is sponsored by the Friends of the Agawam Library and is open to all adult learners who are looking to improve their English in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course will cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and various aspects of conversational English. Giselle Rose-Burroughs, the instructor, is a former Berlitz Languages Instructor, with extensive experience as an American English Language Coach. For further information or to register, please contact Nancy Siegel: nsiegel@agawamlibrary.org or (413) 789-1550. |
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Mosaics by Isabel Margolin
"Creating mosaics is a process of chance, choice and discovery" -Isabel Margolin |
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Need Resume Help? We recommend Jackie! Catch her in early September as she will be unavailable later in the month. |
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Voter Registration Day is September 20
On September 20, 2022, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a huge cross-country effort to register voters ahead of the hotly contested midterm elections. Every eligible American voter should have the option to exercise their right to be heard at the ballot box, and National Voter Registration Day is the right day to start by getting registered. Communities across the country, in all 50 states and D.C., are planning to use National Voter Registration Day to get registered and get #VoteReady. Check out these helpful link and tools for Massachusetts residents. |
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Agawam Public Library
750 Cooper Street
Agawam, MA 01001 413-789-1550
www.agawamlibrary.org |
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