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2024 Adult Summer Reading Program
June 24th - August 9th |
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 GoSports Backyard Bocce Set |
 Wicker Picnic Basket & Blanket |
 Anyoo Cotton Hammock |
Binoculars & Birds of MA Field Guide |
Portable Coleman Rolling Cooler |
 Book Lovers Reading Basket |
Our Summer Reading Program and select events are sponsored by one or more: Agawam Center Library Association, the Friends of the Agawam Public Library, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Library System, the Agawam and Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commisioners, and the Collaborative Summer Library Program. |
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Upcoming Events for Adults |
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Great Discoveries: Western Mass Hilltown Hikers
Thursday, August 1st at 6:30PM Judith Clini Community Room If you're looking to add more outdoor adventure to your summer plans, this program will feature the hidden gems in your own backyard! |
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Tiny Art Exhibition
Art on display: August 5th - August 30th Stop by the downstairs Reference Area anytime between August 5th and 30th to check out our second annual Tiny Art Exhibition! What qualifies as tiny art? Roughly anything that can fit in the palm of your hand! Fiber art, paintings, mini sculptures, you name it. As long as it's tiny, it's part of our exhibition! |
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Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
Wednesday, August 7th at 2PM Virtual Event You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur! |
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Adult Board Game Night
Wednesday, August 7th 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. Do you have board game recommendations you'd like to share? Feel free to let us know via whichever channel works best for you! This is a drop-in event for patrons ages 18 and older. |
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Chess Club
Wednesdays at 7PM - 8:30PM Main Floor Study Area Chess enthusiats and beginners alike are invited to join Agawam Library's Chess Club! This group meets every Wednesday evening at the library and is open to players of all ages and experience levels. We provide multiple tables and chess sets as well as instruction, strategies, and tactics for new players. Feel free to bring your own chess set!
This is a drop in group and no registration is necessary.
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Summer Reading Wrap-Up
Monday, August 12th at 6:30PM Judith Clini Community Room Join us to wrap up our Summer Reading Program and tell us about the adventures you’ve had this summer!
Just like at our kick-off, we’ll have a variety of camp crafts, games, snacks, and other fun activities! Win a prize (and make some friends!) by completing our adventure BINGO card, view the miniature masterpieces in our Tiny Art Exhibition, participate in a game of adventure movie trivia, and more!
Refreshments and crafts will be available while supplies last. This program is for adults ages 18 and older for those who partcipated in our Summer Reading Program.
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Virtual Author Talk with Irena Smith, PhD
Thursday, August 15th at 2PM Virtual Event Another college application season is around the corner, and stress is already beginning to ratchet up for teens and their parents. You’re invited to join us for this must-watch talk by Irena Smith, PhD. You will hear about constructive and healthy ways to approach the college application process, preserve your relationship with your teen, and help them define success on their terms instead of chasing the elusive “golden ticket.” |
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Nonfiction Book Club
Monday, August 19th at 7PM Peirce Conference Room Join us to discuss the fascinating nonfiction book The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson. Copies are available to pick up at the circulation desk. This group is currently accepting new members and no registration is necessary. |
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Tea & Trivia
Tuesday, August 20th at 6:30PM
Wednesday, August 21st 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 Class: What You Can Get with Your Library Card
Wednesday, August 21st at 6:30PM
Tuesday, August 27th at 10:00AM
Judith Clini Community Room Curious if you're missing out on any sweet library resources? Wondering which apps to put on that new tablet you got over the holidays? Come learn about every digital experience you can have just with a free library card! While we won't go in-depth with every subject, we'll take a quick look at all the resources that the Agawam Public Library and the state of Massachusetts have to offer our patrons. It will be helpful for attendees to know their library login information in advance. |
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Virtual Author Talk with Shelby Van Pelt
Wednesday, August 21st at 7PM Virtual Event We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more! |
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Page Turners Book Club
Wednesday, August 28th at 2PM
Peirce Conference Room This month we'll be discussing The Maid by Nita Prose! Copies of the book are available to pick up at the library circulation desk. This group is not currently accepting new members. To be added to the waiting list, please email Adult Services Librarian Cher Collins at ccollins@agawamlibrary.org! |
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Read with Pride Book Club
Wednesday, August 28th at 7PM
Judith Clini Community Room Join to discuss the contemporary novel Family Meal by Bryan Washington! Copies of the book are available to borrow at the Agawam Library circulation desk. Members of the LGBTQ+ community and supporters are welcome to join!
This group is currently accepting new members and no registration is necessary! |
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Nightbookers Book Club
Tuesday, September 3rd at 7PM
Peirce Conference Room This month we'll be discussing The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré! Copies of the book are available to pick up at the library circulation desk. This group is not currently accepting new members. To be added to the waiting list, please email Adult Services Librarian Cher Collins at ccollins@agawamlibrary.org! |
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