Friends of the Greenfield Public Library

Conference Room

Wednesday Night Writers Workshop

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will......More

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will take turns reading their work aloud, with a volunteer moderator leading the discussion. Writers aren’t allowed to talk while being critiqued.

Local History Room

​​​​​​​Dial/Self Help Americorps Information Session

Are you interested in giving back to the Western MA community? Do you enjoy supporting young people? Are you someone looking to gain practical experience? Stop by the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps table at the Greenfield Public Library on Thursday, January 23, from 2:00 - 4:00 ......More

Are you interested in giving back to the Western MA community? Do you enjoy supporting young people? Are you someone looking to gain practical experience? Stop by the DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps table at the Greenfield Public Library on Thursday, January 23, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Learn how you can become a DIAL/SELF AmeriCorps member. This is a full time 10 month service learning program where members serve young people in schools and local agencies with the goal of offering resources, care and opportunities for growth! You learn from professionals, gain personal & professional skills, make community connections and pay for your education! Members receive a living stipend of up to $19,000 during service and receive an Educational Award of $7,395 upon completion of the program to pay for your education.To learn more, visit: https://dialself.org/p/33/AmeriCorps

Main Lobby

Little Artists (drop-in)

Young children and caregivers, join us for art activities onFriday mornings in January. For ages 0-5.

Children's Activity Room

Chess Club

Meet up with other chess players at the Greenfield Public Library. All ages and skill levels are welcome, for both casual and serious games. Chess instruction is available for beginners, and anyone wanting to learn the game. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to......More

Meet up with other chess players at the Greenfield Public Library. All ages and skill levels are welcome, for both casual and serious games. Chess instruction is available for beginners, and anyone wanting to learn the game. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!This program is free and open to all, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

2nd Floor Games Corner

Upcycling with Heidi

Makerspace

Local Author talk with Bella Levavi and Mo Schweiger

Community Meeting Room

Conversational French

--Vous parlez français? --Euh... oui, un peu.If this is you, and you would like to put a few drops of oil on your rusty French conversation skills, have a seat at La Table Française, the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, in the GPL Conference Room.This is a......More

--Vous parlez français? --Euh... oui, un peu.If this is you, and you would like to put a few drops of oil on your rusty French conversation skills, have a seat at La Table Française, the 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, in the GPL Conference Room.This is an intermediate conversation group, not a class. Tamara Grogan, Greenfield resident and 25-year veteran French teacher, will facilitate. If interested, please send an email to Tamara at [email protected].À bientôt!This program is free and intended for ages 16 .Library, is free and open to the public.

Conference Room

Drop-In Knitting & Crochet (Local History Room tonight!)

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters.Th......More

Drop in at the Greenfield Public Library for a knitting/crocheting group! All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re new with needles and hooks, or an old pro. Bring your own supplies, and enjoy some time working on your project while connecting with other crafters.This program is free and intended for ages 12 and up.

Local History Room

Upcycling with Heidi

Makerspace

Greenfield Recycling Program Information Session

Community Meeting Room

Wednesday Night Writers Workshop

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will......More

Writers are invited to attend a weekly informal gathering to workshop their prose and poetry in-progress. Everyone is welcome to bring three single-spaced or six double-spaced pages max and enough copies so that everyone can read along and provide feedback. Writers will take turns reading their work aloud, with a volunteer moderator leading the discussion. Writers aren’t allowed to talk while being critiqued.

Local History Room

Teen/Tween Mix Up - Thursday, Jan. 2, 16 & 30 from 3-4pm -

Team up with Francesca and Shannon for some fun crafting with pompoms inthe Children’s activity room. These programs are for ages 10 .January 2: pom pom makingJanuary 16: pom pom lettersJanuary 30: pom pom creatures

Children's Activity Room

Little Artists (drop-in)

Young children and caregivers, join us for art activities onFriday mornings in January. For ages 0-5.

Children's Activity Room

Computer Classes

Conference Room