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Samantha (Sam) Piragis, public health nurse for the North Quabbin Health Collaborative, sprays insect-repellent permethrin on outdoor footwear brought by local residents who came to her Tick Talk, 4-9-26.

David Detmold of Turners Falls visited the Library on 3-17-26 to share stories from his book, Keeping the People Alive – Reflections from a Bicycle Tour through Native Homelands on the Columbia Plateau. The book recounts his 2024 bicycle trip from Seattle to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The appreciative audience enjoyed a lively discussion.

A selection of books about Pi and Pie helped celebrate Pi Day on March 14th–3.14

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Irish Music2

Irish Music1

Char and Dave Beach “rocked” the house to a packed crowd, with a fine selection of Irish tunes in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, 3-12-26.

Char and Dave Beach “rocked” the house to a packed crowd, with a fine selection of Irish tunes in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, 3-12-26.

Journalist Allen Young of Royalston read from his latest book, From the Octagon: People, Places, News, Views, 11-17-25

The Dry Felting workshop on 11-15-25, led by the Launchspace team at OIC, was a big hit!

The Dry Felting workshop on 11-15-25, led by the Launchspace team at OIC, was a big hit!

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Hungrytown1

Vermont-based folk duo Hungrytown (Rebecca Hall & Ken Anderson) performed their original music, 11-8-25. (The Library has several of their CDs.)

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Barrett video2

Barrett video1

Late 1950s Supro “33 Special” student model guitar, made by Valco and sold through Sears and Woolworth’s.

Late 1950s Supro “33 Special” student model guitar, made by Valco and sold through Sears and Woolworth’s.

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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state engineers

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