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ChairFit & Chair YogaFit Flow Mondays at 9:30AM Judith Clini Community Room Mary Ellen More is a certified Level 1 YogaFit instructor and has completed Exercise Design for Seniors training. She will alternate weeks, teaching a ChairFit class on & off the chair (cardio, weights, stretch bands, balls and balance) and a Chair YogaFit Flow class (designed in and out of the chair that alternates flex with flow: strength training with total body stretching along with deep breathing). For the ChairFit class please bring a set of free weights (bands and balls will be provided.) No equipment is necessary for the Chair YogaFit Flow class. All levels of fitness are welcome! There is no charge and no registration is necessary.
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Virtual Author Talk with Nina Totenberg
Wednesday, March 6th at 4PM Virtual Event You are invited to an intimate conversation with NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg as she talks about her nearly fifty-year friendship with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her book Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships.
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Board Game Night Wednesday, March 6th at 6:30PM Judith Clini Community Room Celebrate the joys of a good old game night with board games and snacks! We'll have games on hand like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Munchkin, and more - but feel free to bring your own! There will be multiple tables for multiple games, so bring a friend or meet some like-minded gamers at the event. Light refreshments like cookies, cupcakes, and juices will be available. This is a drop in program for adults ages 18+ and no registration is necessary.
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Upcycling with Sharon Ensign
Monday, March 11th at 6:30PM Judith Clini Community Room The owner and curator at Re-Inspired in Southwick, MA, Sharon will teach you to find beauty, potential and entirely new uses for furniture and home decor and items others might consider old and outdated. She'll share her elegant flare for Re-Inspiring pieces, while teaching how to reduce, reuse and recycle with style. Sharon will share examples of projects and lead discussions about tapping into creative thinking outside the box!
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Virtual Author Talk with Christopher Paolini
Thursday, March 14th at 4PM Virtual Event Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy.
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Nutrition Matters with Kathy Jordan Monday, March 18th at 6:30PM Judith Clini Community Room Join Kathy Jordan, MS, RDN, CPT, consulting dietitian for Big Y to learn how eating nutritious foods can improve your overall quality of your life. Discover how to get the maximum satisfaction and health benefits by practicing mindful eating and fueling your body with nutrient-dense foods. Explore the best dietary and lifestyle patterns for overall health. And, answer questions such as: “Do I need to take dietary supplements?” “Are there any super foods that I should add to my diet?” “What are the current guidelines for exercise and activity?” It's more than food, it's well-being! Sponsored by the Agawam Center Library Association.
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Tea & Trivia
Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30PM Wednesday, March 20th at 2:30PM Judith Clini Community Room Ready to have your wits challenged? Join us for tasty tea and a couple rounds of Jeopardy and pub-style trivia! Come by yourself or with a team; prizes will be awarded to the winning players. We have two sessions scheduled for this month with different questions for each session, so join us for one or both for double the fun! These programs are for patrons ages 18 and older.
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Library Tech: Getting Started with Kanopy
Wednesday, March 20th at 6:30PM Tuesday, March 26th at 10AM Judith Clini Community Room If you're looking for a great film for movie night, check out Kanopy! In this class, we'll look at how to access and use the Kanopy film and TV streaming service. Kanopy is great for finding classic films, foreign films, and documentaries as well as any sort of educational materials you might be looking for! Make sure that you have your library card on hand, as well as any device you might want to set Kanopy up on.
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Virtual Author Talk with Madeline Miller
Thursday, March 21st at 7PM Virtual Event You’re invited to a fascinating exploratory conversation with Madeline Miller, bestselling author of The Song of Achilles and Circe, as she chats with us about her body of work and her process in retelling Greek classics into modern epics in fiction.
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Crafterpalooza
Donation Days: March 5th - March 18th
Shopping Days: Friday, March 22nd at 1PM - 3PM Saturday, March 23rd at 10AM - 3PM Donate leftover or unused craft supplies, then shop for a new craft or restock your current projects - FOR FREE! Donations must come from a non-smoking home, and be clean and in good condition. Please bring items in original packaging or clear zippered bags. Bags for shopping will be provided; 1 bag per adult. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy at 413-789-1550 x4!
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Upcoming Discussion Groups |
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Nonfiction Book Discussion Group
Monday, March 18th at 7PM Peirce Conference Room Join us to discuss the heartfelt memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land! Registration is not required and new members are always welcome to join. Copies of the book are available to pick up at the library circulation desk.
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Page Turners Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 27th at 2PM Peirce Conference Room Join us to discuss the riveting novel Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan. Registration is not required and new members are always welcome to join. Copies of the book are available to pick up at the library circulation desk.
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Read with Pride Book Discussion Group Wednesday, March 27th at 7PM Judith Clini Community Room Join us to discuss the memoir ¡Hola Papi!: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons by John Paul Brammer! Registration is not required and new members are always welcome to join. Copies of the film are available to pick up at the library circulation desk.
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Nightbookers Book Discussion Group Tuesday, April 2nd at 7PM
Peirce Conference Room Join us to discuss the mystery novel The Maid by Nita Prose! Registration is not required and new members are always welcome to join. Copies of the book are available to pick up at the library circulation desk.
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