Events and Programs

Author and creative writing instructor Rachel Lyon will lead the class in guided exercises; conduct short lessons on craft; and offer in-class guidance and feedback on works-in-progress. The class is open to writers of all experience levels. Join for all 4 weeks, or just drop in once or twice, to get a feel for things! 

Rachel Lyon is author of the novels Self-Portrait with Boy, a finalist for the Center for Fiction's 2018 First Novel Prize, and Fruit of the Dead, which was named a most anticipated book of 2024 by outlets including Elle, Oprah Daily, and People magazine. Rachel’s short work has appeared in publications such as One Story, The Rumpus, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading. A teacher of creative writing for various institutions, most recently Bennington College, and cofounder of two reading series, Ditmas Lit and the Dream Away Reading Series, Rachel lives with her husband and two young children in Western Massachusetts. 

Come share and work on your projects in a meet up that is open to all crafters, both beginners and masters alike. We welcome you to share your techniques and connect with fellow crafters in our community. 

You can find updates on The Ashfield Crafters Meetup group on Facebook.

Come share and work on your projects in a meet up that is open to all crafters, both beginners and masters alike. We welcome you to share your techniques and connect with fellow crafters in our community. 

You can find updates on The Ashfield Crafters Meetup group on Facebook.

Our library provides pop-up services to residents at the Franklin County Jail in Greenfield.

Our library provides pop-up services to residents at the Franklin County Jail in Greenfield.

Author and creative writing instructor Rachel Lyon will lead the class in guided exercises; conduct short lessons on craft; and offer in-class guidance and feedback on works-in-progress. The class is open to writers of all experience levels. Join for all 4 weeks, or just drop in once or twice, to get a feel for things! 

Rachel Lyon is author of the novels Self-Portrait with Boy, a finalist for the Center for Fiction's 2018 First Novel Prize, and Fruit of the Dead, which was named a most anticipated book of 2024 by outlets including Elle, Oprah Daily, and People magazine. Rachel’s short work has appeared in publications such as One Story, The Rumpus, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading. A teacher of creative writing for various institutions, most recently Bennington College, and cofounder of two reading series, Ditmas Lit and the Dream Away Reading Series, Rachel lives with her husband and two young children in Western Massachusetts. 

Come share and work on your projects in a meet up that is open to all crafters, both beginners and masters alike. We welcome you to share your techniques and connect with fellow crafters in our community. 

You can find updates on The Ashfield Crafters Meetup group on Facebook.

Come share and work on your projects in a meet up that is open to all crafters, both beginners and masters alike. We welcome you to share your techniques and connect with fellow crafters in our community. 

You can find updates on The Ashfield Crafters Meetup group on Facebook.

Author and creative writing instructor Rachel Lyon will lead the class in guided exercises; conduct short lessons on craft; and offer in-class guidance and feedback on works-in-progress. The class is open to writers of all experience levels. Join for all 4 weeks, or just drop in once or twice, to get a feel for things! 

Rachel Lyon is author of the novels Self-Portrait with Boy, a finalist for the Center for Fiction's 2018 First Novel Prize, and Fruit of the Dead, which was named a most anticipated book of 2024 by outlets including Elle, Oprah Daily, and People magazine. Rachel’s short work has appeared in publications such as One Story, The Rumpus, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading. A teacher of creative writing for various institutions, most recently Bennington College, and cofounder of two reading series, Ditmas Lit and the Dream Away Reading Series, Rachel lives with her husband and two young children in Western Massachusetts. 

Come share and work on your projects in a meet up that is open to all crafters, both beginners and masters alike. We welcome you to share your techniques and connect with fellow crafters in our community. 

You can find updates on The Ashfield Crafters Meetup group on Facebook.

A zine ("zeen") is a handmade & self-published booklet, usually photocopied and traded or sold in small batches. Did you know we’ve started a zine library & art-making station in the teen section? Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for ZINE CLUB, where we’ll have art games, creative prompts, and supplies for making your own zine!

Come share and work on your projects in a meet up that is open to all crafters, both beginners and masters alike. We welcome you to share your techniques and connect with fellow crafters in our community. 

You can find updates on The Ashfield Crafters Meetup group on Facebook.

A zine ("zeen") is a handmade & self-published booklet, usually photocopied and traded or sold in small batches. Did you know we’ve started a zine library & art-making station in the teen section? Join us on the last Wednesday of each month for ZINE CLUB, where we’ll have art games, creative prompts, and supplies for making your own zine!

Author and creative writing instructor Rachel Lyon will lead the class in guided exercises; conduct short lessons on craft; and offer in-class guidance and feedback on works-in-progress. The class is open to writers of all experience levels. Join for all 4 weeks, or just drop in once or twice, to get a feel for things! 

Rachel Lyon is author of the novels Self-Portrait with Boy, a finalist for the Center for Fiction's 2018 First Novel Prize, and Fruit of the Dead, which was named a most anticipated book of 2024 by outlets including Elle, Oprah Daily, and People magazine. Rachel’s short work has appeared in publications such as One Story, The Rumpus, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading. A teacher of creative writing for various institutions, most recently Bennington College, and cofounder of two reading series, Ditmas Lit and the Dream Away Reading Series, Rachel lives with her husband and two young children in Western Massachusetts.