Dec
16
Mon
Office Hours: Dan Carey, State Representative
Dec 16 @ 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

State Representative Dan Carey will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the issues important to you! Learn more about Representative Carey on his MA Legislature webpage.

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
Mobile Library
Dec 17 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

The Book Bike will be at the Inn at Lathrop! Librarians will be stationed in the lobby with materials for checkout, to answer library questions, and to register you for a CWMARS library card if you don’t already have one. Stop by and say hi!

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
18
Wed
Life in the West Bank: Images, Presentation & Discussion
Dec 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Sherrill Hogen will give a talk about the current situation in Palestine based on her July visit there – her 16th annual fact-finding trip to the area.  She will include historical background and stories from people she interviewed. A slide show will illustrate the human face of Palestinians in the West Bank. We will have light refreshments.

Sherrill is a retired social worker who lives in Charlemont. She is an activist for peace and justice, concentrating on Palestine and racial justice issues. She is a member of the Ashfield United Church of Christ, Racial Justice Rising and the Middle East Peace and Justice Coalition.

Dec
21
Sat
Holiday Gingerbread People Celebration!
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us to decorate and enjoy your own gingerbread person! We will supply a gingerbread person cookie, and all the fixings  to decorate with! Ages 2+

 

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.

Dec
31
Tue
Library CLOSING EARLY at 5pm
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mobile Library
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

The Book Bike will be at the Inn at Lathrop! Librarians will be stationed in the lobby with materials for checkout, to answer library questions, and to register you for a CWMARS library card if you don’t already have one. Stop by and say hi!