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Woolly Bear Caterpillar Crafts Saturday, October 3rd Drop-in between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (while supplies last) All Ages Welcome Stop by the library to make a few crafts inspired by woolly bear caterpillars. |
Introduction to Buddhism A Program of the Buddhism Interest Group Monday, October 5th - 6:30 pm This class will introduce the life of the historical Buddha and the essential teaching (dhamma) and disciple (vinaya) he recommended for liberating the mind and heart from suffering as found in the earliest form of Buddhism, Theravada, the predominant Buddhism of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia. It also will introduce very briefly the subsequent development of Buddhism into the Mahayana schools that are the predominant form of Buddhism in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam and the Mahayana/Vajrayana Buddhism of Tibet. This class is led by Mark Hart. |
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Young Adult Book Club reading Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Saturday, October 10th - 3:00 pm Young Adults pick the books! Then they read the books! After that, they discuss the books! It's literally a book club!!! Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. New members are always welcome. This group meets on the second Saturday of each month. |
Bridges of Franklin County Wednesday, October 14th - 6:30 pm Stephen Mikesell of Whately will talk about 20 historically significant 19th and 20th century bridges in Franklin County, including covered bridges, technologically rare bridges, industrial bridges, and bridges built after the disastrous floods of 1936. Steve will bring his dual interests in engineering and history to bear in this illustrated talk, as he did in his 2017 book A Tale of Two Bridges, about the 1936 and 2013 versions of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. |
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Virtual Book Club reading The Sea Wife by Amity Gaige Wednesday, October 14th - 6:00 pm Join friends and neighbors for a discussion on a different group-selected book each month. New members are always welcome. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. |
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Forest Bathing Saturday, October 17th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages 18+ Unplug for a few hours and take a rejuvenating stroll through the forest with a certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide. This is a gentle and therapeutic experience that will allow you to connect deeply to the healing powers of nature. We will saunter along woodland trails, immersing ourselves in the sights and sounds of the natural world, allowing you to become better acquainted with life in the forest. Through bird and tree identification as well as wildlife tracking, you can begin to know our natural world more intimately. Improve your wellbeing with guided meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises. |
Kids Activities & Beaver Trivia with MassMammals Saturday, October 17th Drop-In between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kids of all ages are invited to meet students from Amherst College MassMammals Watch and learn amazing facts about beavers! We will have beaver trivia, beaver bones and skulls from Amherst College's natural history museum, coloring sheets, and activities. |
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Whisk Broom Making Workshop Saturday, October 17th - 2:00 pm There is magic and mystery in the autumnal air. Learn about why that magic has often included brooms by joining Faith Deering to make your own 16" whisk broom as pictured. As you work on your broom, you will hear about the long and unique history of broom making in the Connecticut River Valley. Broom corn grown and harvested locally and a collection of brooms from around the world will be on display. No special skills are required and all materials and tools will be provided. |
Room To Grow: Audio Documentary Listening Session, Discussion, & Potluck Tuesday, October 20th - 2:00 pm BREAK BREAD TOGETHER. GET ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR FOOD GROWERS. Room to Grow was produced by Nicholas Boyer and Carrie Kline with Michael Kline of Talking Across the Lines, based on Carrie’s interviews with farmworkers. It unveils the lives and personalities of the people who grow food in the Connecticut River Valley of Massachusetts. How much richer will the world be when curiosity drives us beyond barriers of language, shyness and hesitation to cross lines of difference to break bread and care for each other? Bring your favorite potluck dish to feed your family, your community and local farm workers just coming in from work. Expect fun ice breakers, a chance to hear local testimonials mixed with good music. After the airing we’ll have facilitated small group conversations. The whole evening will be translated between English and Spanish. |
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Monster's Ball: A Spooky & Inclusive Dance Party Saturday, October 24th 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ages 11 - 18 Whether you’re neurodivergent, queer, both, neither, or just looking for a place to have fun and be yourself, Monster’s Ball is for you. - Dance the night away with a DJ
- Enjoy snacks and treats
- Show off your best costume in our costume contest
- Sing your heart out with karaoke
- Take a break in our designated calm room if you need some quiet time away from the party
- And plenty more spooky fun!
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume, your most goth ensemble, or just wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Sunderland Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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Functional Training Every Monday Two Sessions: 10:00 am - 11:00 am & 11:00 am - 12:00 pm There is no Functional Training on 10/12 or 10/26. This weekly program demonstrates how exercise can enhance our daily living skills. All of us have some specific aches and pains that can be remediated with functional training in the form of balance exercises, dynamic and static stretching, flexibility training, and other body weight exercises. All fitness levels are welcome as any exercise can be modified to match your fitness strengths. |
Knitting Circle Every Monday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join other fiber artists to knit and chat. New members are always welcome at this social crafting group. |
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Qigong Virtual: Every Monday 10:30 am - 11:30 am In-Person: Every Friday 10:30 am - 11:30 am Qigong is a Chinese holistic practice combining slow movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to enhance wellbeing. |
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Coffee & Conversation Every Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join your neighbors for a cup of coffee and conversation about anything and everything! |
Story Time Most Fridays* Fall Session Starts 9/18 11:00 am - 11:45 am Join Miss Kelly for stories, songs, and crafts on a weekly theme. Best for children ages 3 - 5 and their caregivers. *Story Time is not hosted during school vacations or holidays. |
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Lego Club Every Saturday 10:00 am - 11:00 am Explore the wonderful world of Legos with other likeminded kids. Each week the library presents a new challenge or kids can create anything they imagine. This program is best for children ages 4+ with a caregiver. |
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