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Storytime with Irene
Storytime with Irene
June 4, 2022 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Drop by the children’s room for storytime with Irene!
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Drop-in Creative Writing Workshop
Drop-in Creative Writing Workshop
June 6, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Belding Memorial Library, 344 Main St, Ashfield, MA 01330, USA
Starting in May, we'll be hosting a free community writing class every Monday from 5-7 PM through the end of June. 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 eight weeks, or just drop in once or twice, to get a feel for things!
Rachel is the author of SELF PORTRAIT WITH BOY, which was a finalist for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize and the International Dublin Literary Award. Her short work has appeared in One Story, Longreads, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading, among other publications.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Ashfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Lake House Rendezvous: Teen Open Mic
Lake House Rendezvous: Teen Open Mic
June 9, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Ashfield Lake House, 141 Buckland Rd, Ashfield, MA 01330, USA
Local high schools, public libraries, and the one and only Ashfield Lake House are teaming up to bring you a series of open mics for teens. These will be held outdoors on the restaurant’s deck and are free to all. Performers can sign up for 5-10 minute slots upon arrival– first come, first served! Snacks provided.
This program is supported in part by grants from the Ashfield, Conway, Deerfield, Shelburne, and Whately Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Drop-in Creative Writing Workshop
Drop-in Creative Writing Workshop
June 13, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Belding Memorial Library, 344 Main St, Ashfield, MA 01330, USA
Starting in May, we'll be hosting a free community writing class every Monday from 5-7 PM through the end of June. 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 eight weeks, or just drop in once or twice, to get a feel for things!
Rachel is the author of SELF PORTRAIT WITH BOY, which was a finalist for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize and the International Dublin Literary Award. Her short work has appeared in One Story, Longreads, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading, among other publications.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Ashfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Storytime with Irene
Storytime with Irene
June 18, 2022 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Drop by the children’s room for storytime with Irene!
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Drop-in Creative Writing Workshop
Drop-in Creative Writing Workshop
June 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Belding Memorial Library, 344 Main St, Ashfield, MA 01330, USA
Starting in May, we'll be hosting a free community writing class every Monday from 5-7 PM through the end of June. 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 eight weeks, or just drop in once or twice, to get a feel for things!
Rachel is the author of SELF PORTRAIT WITH BOY, which was a finalist for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize and the International Dublin Literary Award. Her short work has appeared in One Story, Longreads, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading, among other publications.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Ashfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Earth Celebrations: An Extravaganza of Stories and Songs For Our Planet!
Earth Celebrations: An Extravaganza of Stories and Songs For Our Planet!
June 25, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Belding Memorial Library, 344 Main St, Ashfield, MA 01330, USA
Part of our Summer Reading Series 2022: "Reading off the Beaten Path". Geared to ages 5-8 but open to all.
Sit back, put your feet up, and join Storyteller Rona Leventhal for a journey around the world and back with her back pocket full of stories. Rona Leventhal is one person, but many voices! Through her, skies talk, turtle sing and magic happens! She'll have you tapping your feet, swaying in your seats, dancing, making funny noises, singing and laughing as she shares stories from the silly to the serious, from the mysterious to the monstrous! Adventures await! So pull up a chair and have a listen...... and join her for a joyful journey in your mind's eye!
Brought to you with grant funding. American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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LGBTQ+ Stories: book discussion and hangout
LGBTQ+ Stories: book discussion and hangout
June 25, 2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Book discussion & hangout for kids ages 8-11. We'll be reading titles that center LGBTQ+ identities and experiences. Pick up a copy of this month's book at the front desk.
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Fantastic Frogs!
Fantastic Frogs!
June 27, 2022 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Belding Memorial Library, 344 Main St, Ashfield, MA 01330, USA
Part of our Summer Reading Series 2022: "Reading off the Beaten Path".
Through storytelling and hands-on activities, families explore the wonder of our mostly slimy amphibians – frogs. We’ll discover the 10 species in Massachusetts, their life cycles, their songs, and their habitat needs. Be prepared to sing like a frog, move like a frog, and discover how frogs are significant in the natural communities around us.
Laura Beltran is a Teacher/Naturalist at Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton. She has taught about the outdoors for over 30 years, and has listened to frog songs even longer. She currently contributes data to Frogwatch to keep track of frogs in her own neighborhood.
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Drop-in Creative Writing Workshop
Drop-in Creative Writing Workshop
June 27, 2022 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Belding Memorial Library, 344 Main St, Ashfield, MA 01330, USA
Starting in May, we'll be hosting a free community writing class every Monday from 5-7 PM through the end of June. 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 eight weeks, or just drop in once or twice, to get a feel for things!
Rachel is the author of SELF PORTRAIT WITH BOY, which was a finalist for the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize and the International Dublin Literary Award. Her short work has appeared in One Story, Longreads, and Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading, among other publications.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Ashfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
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