Nov
29
Fri
Library Open LIMITED HOURS
Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Library will be open LIMITED HOURS from 12 – 5pm. We appreciate your understanding.

Dec
3
Tue
NYT Magazine 1619 Project Discussion
Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We will gather to discuss selected articles in the New York Times Magazine 1619 Project issue. The first meeting on Monday, November 18th, will be to choose articles and plan December discussions. Registration is strongly suggested, as there are a limited number of magazine copies. 

Dec
9
Mon
Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with Scratch! Code Your Hero with Holyoke Codes!
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

At this introductory workshop, we’ll help students create free accounts and explain the basics of sprites, costumes, and coding with visual blocks to create engaging, interactive stories. Students will learn to incorporate rich, multimedia into their projects. We will be focusing on the theme Code Your Hero. This workshop is funded by the Public Policy and Advocacy Office of the American Library Association. Ages 7+. Space is limited, registration required.

Dec
10
Tue
NYT Magazine 1619 Project Discussion
Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We will gather to discuss selected articles in the New York Times Magazine 1619 Project issue. The first meeting on Monday, November 18th, will be to choose articles and plan December discussions. Registration is strongly suggested, as there are a limited number of magazine copies. 

Dec
11
Wed
ZENTANGLES-Relax and instill a sense of Calm for yourself! Teen Workshop
Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This form of art is one that can be practiced successfully be everyone, for even if you think you have no drawing skills. It is a method of creating artwork by drawing simple tangles, or patterns, one line at a time. Zentangle isn’t just about drawing. It focuses on the mind, relaxes the body, and builds confidence. Just go slowly and relax. We will supply the materials and you come ready to create. Snacks will be available. Ages 11+

 

Dec
13
Fri
Tigers! Monkeys! & Me!
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Spirit of the Heart-Martial Arts & Wellness Director Nancy Rothenberg will lead a sample class  for young kids (ages 2.5-5) and their adults.  A fun movement class! Space is limited, sign up or give us a call.

Dec
16
Mon
ANIMATE a NAME! Hour of Code using Scratch!
Dec 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Using Scratch, we will  make a name come to life through animation, sound and music. It can be a nickname, the name of a favorite sports team, place, activity or anything else you can think of-use your imagination! Space is limited, registration is required. Ages 7+

Dec
17
Tue
NYT Magazine 1619 Project Discussion
Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We will gather to discuss selected articles in the New York Times Magazine 1619 Project issue. The first meeting on Monday, November 18th, will be to choose articles and plan December discussions. Registration is strongly suggested, as there are a limited number of magazine copies. 

Dec
24
Tue
Library CLOSING EARLY at 3PM
Dec 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Library CLOSING EARLY at 3PM

The Library will be CLOSING EARLY at 3pm. We appreciate your understanding.

Dec
25
Wed
Library CLOSED
Dec 25 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed all day, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen tomorrow at 9am.