Have you wanted to try a new recipe? Spice Club is the library's new program where patrons can try a new spice every month for free!
Now you can take your taste buds on a ride with some delicious food tastings by "Cooking with Spice Club"!
In this program, we will cook a recipe that includes our spice of the month from Spice Club. You can experience a cooking demo that gives you tips and tricks for cooking up these tasty meals. Then, you'll be able to try it!
The library is closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. All online resources are still available. We will reopen Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m.
1:1 Tech Help is back! Digital Navigator Mackenzie is here to support you with all tech inquiries. Mackenzie will be providing 30-minute tech time sessions from September 1st until December 17th. Sign up using this link.
This series of tech times is possible through an Alliance for Digital Equity grant which was awarded to Gateway Collaborative Media (GCM).
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and we want you to design a limited edition card!
There will be winners from three age brackets, and each winner will get their unique design printed as a limited edition library card.
Please note that our original design will still be the standard and will not be replaced by any of the winning designs. Learn more about the contest and how to submit by reading the blog post.
Are you interested in exhibiting your artwork at the library in 2027? Apply now!
The application deadline is tomorrow, Saturday, September 5, 2026. Visit the website for more information on the application process, as well as the application form itself.
Please share this information with anybody you think may be interested. We are excited to share your artwork with our community! Contact krose@cwmars.org if you have any questions.
Save Your Seeds from this Year's Harvest 🌱
No matter your level of gardening, saving seeds is easy.
Some people save seeds to save money, while others selectively save seeds from favorite varieties to further a particular trait.
Come learn some simple seed-saving basics with Paulina Borrego, Wrangler of the Mass Aggie Seed Library at UMass-Amherst Tuesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Do you have a knack for jigsaw puzzles and want to show off your skills?Join us for a fun and friendly puzzling competition alongside fellow enthusiasts Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m.!
Each player (or team) will receive an identical 500-piece puzzle and have 2 hours to complete it. The first team to finish wins a prize!
Please sign up as space is limited. You’re welcome to bring a friend or two to tackle your puzzle together!
Join author Kristen Crabtree on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. for an interactive writing and reflection workshop to explore thought-provoking prompts, creative exercises, journaling, and conversation.
Participants will leave with new questions, personal insights, and reflective exercises. No writing experience is necessary!
Registration is required, so sign up using the link below.
We're pleased to present screenings of the 29th MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival!
Join us September 24th at 6:00 p.m. and September 25th at 3:00 p.m. when over 100,000 film lovers across the world will unite in over 500 cities on six continents for one reason . . . to view and vote on the ten Finalists' Films.
All screenings are free and open to anyone. Registration is required. The same films will be shown at each screening.
Learn About the Library's Sustainability Initiatives🌿
Did you know you can compost any food waste at the library? Did you know you can borrow a thermal camera or a solar generator from our Thingdom? Did you know that we offer Terracycle Zero Waste Boxes where you can deposit these items to be recycled?
Drop by the library during Climate Preparedness Week to learn all about our sustainability efforts, why it matters and how you can get involved!
