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Barrett Anderson returned to town and rocked the house for Blues Part II, 10-9-25

Barrett Anderson returned to town and rocked the house for Blues Part II, 10-9-25

Susan Paquet of Warwick reads from her new, self-published book, The Inflammation Game, on 9-30-25

Susan Paquet of Warwick reads from her new, self-published book, The Inflammation Game, on 9-30-25

Magical transformations occurred during the Acrylic Painting workshop with Zoe from the OIC Mobile Makerspace on 9-22-25

Magical transformations occurred during the Acrylic Painting workshop with Zoe from the OIC Mobile Makerspace on 9-22-25

A packed house turned out to hear David Brule’s presentation on King Philip’s War and the Battle of Turner’s/Grand Falls on May 19, 1676.

A packed house turned out to hear David Brule’s presentation on King Philip’s War and the Battle of Turner’s/Grand Falls on May 19, 1676.

BG Thurston entertained listeners with poems and stories about her house from her recently released volume, The Many Lives of Cathouse Farm: Tales of a Rural Brothel, 9-9-25

BG Thurston entertained listeners with poems and stories about her house from her recently released volume, The Many Lives of Cathouse Farm: Tales of a Rural Brothel, 9-9-25

Leather worker Melissa Mallet (top R.) led participants in a leather tooling project using scrap leather pieces, on 8-16-25.

Leather worker Melissa Mallet (top R.) led participants in a leather tooling project using scrap leather pieces, on 8-16-25.

At a mobile Electronic Soldering workshop with OIC, participants worked on completing a circuit board, 7-19-25 – lights on!

At a mobile Electronic Soldering workshop with OIC, participants worked on completing a circuit board, 7-19-25 – lights on!

Samantha Piragis, the Public Health Nurse for the North Quabbin Health Collaborative, gave a tick talk on 7-8-25. Stay tuned for more programming from Samantha!

Emily Brewster, Sr. Editor at Merriam-Webster in Springfield, revealed some of the Dictionary’s many secrets to word-lovers on 6-24-25.

The weather decided to cooperate on Saturday, May 10th, helping to make the annual Plant Swap a success–with donations to support the Library. A Big Thanks to organizers Andrea and Kady Woods for making it happen!

The weather decided to cooperate on Saturday, May 10th, helping to make the annual Plant Swap a success–with donations to support the Library. A Big Thanks to organizers Andrea and Kady Woods for making it happen!

Nicholas D’Alessandro from Hearthstone Artisan Bakery in Shutesbury gave a sourdough baking primer on May 6th, 2025–with samples!

Nicholas D’Alessandro from Hearthstone Artisan Bakery in Shutesbury gave a sourdough baking primer on May 6th, 2025–with samples!

Screen printing workshop given by OIC Mobile Makerspace, 4-26-25 (one in a monthly series)

Screen printing workshop given by OIC Mobile Makerspace, 4-26-25 (one in a monthly series)

Peter Reilly and Evie Pless of the American Friends of Lafayette gave a great program to a receptive audience on 4-17-25, commemorating the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824-25.

Peter Reilly and Evie Pless of the American Friends of Lafayette gave a great program to a receptive audience on 4-17-25, commemorating the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824-25.

The Library’s first-ever Legos Club met Tuesday afternoon, April 15th, and was a big hit! The Club will meet bi-monthly.

The Library’s first-ever Legos Club met Tuesday afternoon, April 15th, and was a big hit! The Club will meet bi-monthly.

Candle Making workshop with OIC mobile makerspace, 2-22-25

Candle Making workshop with OIC mobile makerspace, 2-22-25

BEFORE: completed pots ready for kiln firing at OIC: stay tuned!

BEFORE: completed pots ready for kiln firing at OIC: stay tuned!

Mark Fellows recently delivered this 3-D puzzle of the Eiffel Tower, constructed–in a day!–by daughter Maggie during the holidays.

Mark Fellows recently delivered this 3-D puzzle of the Eiffel Tower, constructed–in a day!–by daughter Maggie during the holidays.

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Kalliope Kalombratsos and Eaddy Sutton enjoy a cozy corner during a Saturday morning coffee and social hour in December.

Clare Green’s “Behind the Scenes” program on Dec. 12th attracted a healthy crowd – look for Part 2 in March!

Clare Green’s “Behind the Scenes” program on Dec. 12th attracted a healthy crowd – look for Part 2 in March!

Jason Ur, Harvard U. – Cambridge’s Old Burying Ground

Jason Ur, Harvard U. – Cambridge’s Old Burying Ground

Justin Ivans of Warwick led a multi-generational group of more than a dozen people on a mushroom walk near the foot of Mount Grace, after providing an educational introduction at the Library, 9-7-24

Justin Ivans of Warwick led a multi-generational group of more than a dozen people on a mushroom walk near the foot of Mount Grace, after providing an educational introduction at the Library, 9-7-24

Cathy Stanton shared from her book Food Margins, including her experience working with the Quabbin Harvest coop in Orange, 9-5-24

Cathy Stanton shared from her book Food Margins, including her experience working with the Quabbin Harvest coop in Orange, 9-5-24

Chainsaw carver John Lake creates “Charlie” the Owl during Old Home Days 2024, from the stump of a downed tree planted many years ago by Charlie Brown.

Chainsaw carver John Lake creates “Charlie” the Owl during Old Home Days 2024, from the stump of a downed tree planted many years ago by Charlie Brown.

Elaine Reardon, Warwick’s poet laureate, read from her newest collection, 7-2-24

Elaine Reardon, Warwick’s poet laureate, read from her newest collection, 7-2-24

Backyard Herbalism program with Sue Paquet, 5-14-24

Backyard Herbalism program with Sue Paquet, 5-14-24

John O’Keefe spoke about Phenology–how climate influences biological processes–to an enthusiastic crows on 4-11-24

John O’Keefe spoke about Phenology–how climate influences biological processes–to an enthusiastic crows on 4-11-24

Barrett Anderson of Petersham regaled Blues fans with songs and stories of his musical heroes, 4-11-24

Barrett Anderson of Petersham regaled Blues fans with songs and stories of his musical heroes, 4-11-24

Nearly 50 eclipse fans gathered under a warm and sunny sky to watch the near-total solar eclipse on 4-8-24

Nearly 50 eclipse fans gathered under a warm and sunny sky to watch the near-total solar eclipse on 4-8-24

Signs of Spring at Library 3-16-24

Shiatsu workshop March 9th

Shiatsu practitioner and workshop leader Shelley Hines demonstrates acupressure technique

Doc Pruyne shares his new book, Kawabunga Kitten!, 2-20-24

Big Kids hanging out in the Children’s Section

Valentine card-making workshop, 2-3-24

Valentine card-making workshop, 2-3-24

12-7-23: Warwickian George Bennett reads from his new book, Into the Distance: The Lost World of Long-haul Trucking

12-7-23: Warwickian George Bennett reads from his new book, Into the Distance: The Lost World of Long-haul Trucking

OIC Makerspace Popup (leatherworking), 8-21-23

Jeff LeFrenier – Hiking the Appalachian Trail, 3-7-23

Russ Richardson – 10,000 Days in the Woods, 2-21-2

Russ Richardson – 10,000 Days in the Woods, 2-21-2

Hayley & Hannah chillin’ on the new bean bag chairs

Participants in Kerry Stone’s birch trees painting class gather with their paintings, 1-5-20