Springfield City LibraryEvEnt GuidE - FEBRuARY 2018

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Mason Square Jazz Fest , 2/22Judy Handler & Mark Levesque Live, 2/11Chcolate Making & Tasting, various dates

February Break Activities , 2/20-2/24Rise of ISIS Discussion, 2/21

Mason Square Jazz Fest The Mason Square Branch will transform from quiet library to concert hall. We’re going to turn up the music, so put down your paperback and join us for some live jazz! Thursday, February 22nd | 5:30-8 PM | Mason Square Branch | All agesReception Local music legend and educator, Billy Arnold, will present his new book, “So, You Want to Be A Musician?” Refreshments provided. 5:30-6 PMThe Billy Arnold Trio Feat. Billy Arnold on drums, Chris Bakriges on piano, and Jimmy Daggs on bass. 6-7 PMThe Khalif Neville Trio Feat. Khalif Neville on keyboard, Ian Haus on drums, and Hiroyuki Shido on bass. 7-8 PM

Rotunda Rhythms Presents Judy Handler & Mark Levesque Experience an exuberant celebration of

cultures with this exceptional program of music from around the world for guitars and mandolin. Handler & Levesque blend Latin, gypsy, jazz, classical, and folk music to create unique and expressive arrangements. Interested audience members willl be entered into the free raffle. Funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Friends of

the Library. Sunday, Feb.11th | 2-3 PM | Central Library Rotunda | All ages

I <3 Classic Movies Join us for a full week of swoon-worthy classic films! 2-4 PM | AdultsMonday, Feb. 12th: Roman HolidayTuesday, Feb. 13th: West Side StoryWednesday, Feb. 14th: CasablancaThursday, Feb. 15th: For the Love of IvyFriday, Feb. 16th: Pillow Talk

Chocolate: Taste and Learn! From Mars to Hershey, Cadbury to Nestle, chocolate is a big business. The history of chocolate is fascinating, and its future is dramatic. Come learn about chocolate’s origins, how it’s made, and why we eat it the way we do now. Enjoy sampling the varieties discussed, and find out what

famous candymaker thought chocolate was not a candy but a nutritious food, what snack was invented to give soldiers a sugar fix, and what kind of illegal chocolate is routinely seized from smugglers at the border. Sunday, February 4th | 1-2:30 PM | Central Library Community Room | Adults | Register online or call 413-263-3828 ext. 213

Learn How to Make Chocolate Truffles Come and indulge in a variety of chocolate while making your own chocolate truffles. Together we will make a variety of truffles for participants to take home. Be brave and try something new! Hot chocolate will be served compliments of the Friends of the Library. Friday, February 9th | 9:30-11 AM | Brightwood Branch | Adults | Register online or call 413-263-6805

Radical Play Institute Do you love video games? Have you ever wondered how video games interact with your life or what your gaming habits say about you as an individual? Have you ever wanted to explore the career options video games can offer? Join us at the library with UMASS Amherst professor TreaAndrea Russworm as we play and explore our way through these questions. Parental permission required to participate. Call the Forest Park Branch at 413-263-6843 for more information. Every Thursday in February | 4:30-6:30 PM | Forest Park Branch | Ages 12-18

WintER REAdinG ChALLEnGES

Chill Out with a Good Book Every day you read for 20 minutes or have a book read to you, color in a penguin. When you read for a whole week, give your log to a librarian and receive a raffle ticket for cool prizes! Ends Feb. 16th | All library locations | Children

Easy as Pie Teen Reading Challenge For each week that you read at least two hours just for pleasure, you’ll earn a piece of paper pie on your reading pie chart. Read what you like and for the fun of it! Earn 6 pieces of paper pie, and you’ll win a free ticket to one or our pizz & pie parties. Ends February 17th | Central Library, Brightwood, East Springfield, Forest Park, Mason Square, and Library Express at Pine Point Locations | Ages 11-18

1All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required for most programs.

FEATURED EVENTS

Chocolate Break The Central Library Children’s Room will be offering chocolate-themed activities during Springfield Public Schools Spring Break week. February 20th-24th | During open hours | Central Library | Ages 3-12

Library Games - Family and Friends Game Day Enjoy time with family and friends over February vacation. Play all your old favorites and some new exciting ones! Many board games to choose from. Snacks will be served. Tuesday, February 20th | During open hours | Mason Square Branch | All ages

Drop-in Sewing Crafts for Teens Stop by Teen Central and try your hand at some fun sewing crafts. Make a glove zombie, sock puppet, cat toy, potpourri sachet, or other simple project. Drop in between 9 AM-5 PM on Tuesday, February 20th; 4-8 PM on Wednesday, February 21st; or 2-5 PM on Thursday, February 22nd | Central Library - Rice Hall | Ages 11+

Sock Puppets for Teens Come and make a sock puppet with us! We’ll give a brief simple sewing lesson and provide all the materials you need. Make a zombie sock puppet. Make a sock puppet that looks just like your pet. Turn your favorite fictional character into a sock puppet - the possibilities are endless! Tuesday, February 20th | 3:30-4:45 PM | East Springfield Branch | Ages 11-19 | Register online or call 413-263-6840

Library Games - Skill Toys Can you juggle? How about yo-yo? Learn to impress your friends by learning various unique skills while having fun playing with toys! Virtual and in-person instruction. Central Library: Wednesday, Feb. 21st from 1:30-3:00 PM; Mason Square Branch: Thursday, Feb. 22nd from 3-5 PM | Ages 10+

Button Making for Teens Make a statement with buttons you’ve made yourself using the library’s button maker. Supplies are limited so come early. Wednesday, Feb. 21st | 2-4 PM | Indian Orchard Branch | Ages 11+

Library Games - Wii Gaming Chill and play video games on our Nintendo Wii system. Rock Band, Just Dance, and everything Mario is waiting for you. Snacks will be served. Wed. Feb. 21st | 3-5 PM | Mason Square Branch | Teens

Zoo on the Go Join us for Zoo on the Go, during school vacation week. Meet special live animals from

Forest Park Zoo and learn about each animal and what makes them unique and special. Wed. Feb. 21st | 5-5:45 PM | East Forest Park Branch | Children

No Cooking Cooking Class Join us for a cooking class that will show you how

healthy eating can make you feel better and still be delicious. Best of all, you don’t need a stove or a microwave to make these tasty treats. And of course, after we learn to make these dishes…we eat them! Thursday, February 22nd

| 2-4 PM | East Springfield Branch | Ages 11-19 | Register online or call

413-263-6840

MadLab: Brushbots Assemble a brushbot from readily available materials while supplies last. What can you design? What will it do? Thursday, Feb. 22nd | 2:30-3:30 PM | Forest Park Branch | Ages 5-12

Board Game Favorites for Teens Come play some of your favorite board games at the library and hang out with other teens! We’ll have lots of classics including Uno, Trouble, and Yahtzee as well as a few you may not have tried yet. Friday, February 23rd | 1-2:30 PM | Sixteen Acres Branch | Ages 11-19

Wakanda and Beyond: A Celebration of Black Superheroes To celebrate the release of Marvel’s Black Panther film and Black History Month, we will host a day of activities and crafts that highlight black superheroes in film and in comics. Test your knowledge in our trivia contest, create your own superhero, find your favorite heroes in our scavenger hunt, enjoy snacks, and check out our collection of comic featuring Luke Cage, Storm, Green Lantern, Black Panther, and many others. Friday, February 23rd | 2:30-4:30 PM | East Springfield Branch | Ages 11-19

PROGRAMS FOR LittLE OnES Adults must AccompAny And supervise children. siblings Are welcome to Attend.

Duplo Club Learn, play and meet new friends! at this fun neighborhood gathering We’ll have plenty of Duplo blocks (a bigger, child-safe version of Legos) available to encourage building and exploration. 1st Saturday of the month | 1-2:30 PM | East Springfield Branch | Ages 0-5, older siblings welcome

2For programs that require online registration, please visit www.springfieldlibrary.org.

Bilingual Storytime Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, a craft, and playtime.* Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30 PM | Brightwood Branch Community Room | Ages 12 months-6 years

Hora de cuentos bilingües Acompáñenos para cuentos, canciones, actividades, y tiempo para jugar. No requiere inscripción previa. Un adulto debe acompañar a los niños. Los miércoles | 1:30 a 2:30 PM | el sucursal Brightwood | Para niños de 12 meses a 6 años de edad, y los hermanos son bienvenidos.

Infant/Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, movement, and a craft.* Fridays | 10:30-11:30 AM | East Forest Park Branch | Ages 6-36 months

Toddler Storytime Join us for stories, songs, movement, fingerplays, and playtime.* Tuesdays | 10:30-11:30 AM | Forest Park Branch Program Den | Ages 1-3 ½

Neighborhood Playgroup Come join us for fun and learning! Meet other families, chat with the librarian about great books for your child, enjoy the toys in our Activity Center, try out art projects, and so much more! Thursdays | 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | Sixteen Acres Branch | Ages 0-5

Family Storytimes Songs, stories, crafts, and more! Indian Orchard Branch* Mondays | 10:30-11:30 AM | Ages 1-6Library Express at Pine Point Wednesdays | 4:15 PM | Ages 4-10Sixteen Acres Branch* Tuesdays | 1:30-2:30 PM | Ages 0-5

*Presented in collaboration with Home City Families.Presentada con la colaboración de Home City Families.

PROGRAMS FOR ChiLdREnAdults must AccompAny And supervise children.

Valentines for Vets Youth and their families can make a Valentine card for residents of the Holyoke Soldiers Home. The library provides all the materials and will hand deliver your homemade creation. Ends February 7th | During open hours | All library locations | All ages

Family Storytime Songs, stories, crafts, and more! Saturdays | 1:30-2:30 PM | Central Library | Ages 3-10

Count the Candy Hearts How many candy hearts are in the jar? Check out an item, and take your best guess. The guess that comes closest wins the hearts! Winner will be drawn on February 14th. Feb. 1st-14th | During open hours | All library locations | Children

Chinese Zodiac Scavenger Hunt Stop in and learn about the Chinese Zodiac by doing

a scavenger hunt. Finish the hunt successfully, and be awarded a small prize! February 1st-28th | Brightwood,

East Springfield, Forest Park, Mason Square, and Indian Orchard locations | Children

Dragon Puppet Craft Drop in and make your very own dancing dragon puppet for the Chinese New Year. During open hours | Ages 5-12Brightwood Branch Thursday, February 15thForest Park Branch February 12th-17th East Springfield Branch Wednesday, February 14thMason Square Branch Thursday, February 15th

Born in China Movie Night Venturing into the wilds of China, “Born in China” captures intimate moments with a panda and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs. Feb. 1st | 5:30-7:30 PM | Mason Square Branch | Children

Chinese Lantern Craft Celebrate the Year of the Dog with this cute lantern. May its red glow bring you health and prosperity this Chinese New Year. Brightwood Branch Feb. 8th | 3:30-4:30 PM | ChildrenEast Springfield Branch Feb. 7th | 6-7:30 PM | ChildrenForest Park Branch Feb. 15th | 3-4 PM | ChildrenIndian Orchard Branch Feb.17th | 1-2 PM | Ages 7-12Mason Square Branch Feb. 8th | 5-8 PM | ages 7-12

Gaming Club Play computer games and make friends at the Gaming Club! We will be playing games that encourage collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, including Minecraft, Roblox, Scratch, and Makey Makey. Space is limited; sign-ups begin at 5:15 p.m. weekly. Wednesdays through Feb. 28th | 5:30-6:30 PM | Central Library Computer Lab | Ages 8-12

3All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required for most programs.

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

Let’s Read and Create Art Together Foster a joy of reading in English and Spanish while creating fun art! Come listen as Springfield’s own multilingual poet María Luisa Arroyo reads the bilingual book-of-the-month in English and in Spanish. Then have fun creating an art project linked with the book. No art experience necessary for the creative art projects. Saturday, February 17th | 10-11 AM | Central Library Community Room | Children in grades 2-5

Leer y Crear Arte Juntos ¡Promueve la alegría de leer en inglés y español mientras crea arte divertido! Venga a escuchar a la poeta multilingüe de Springfield, María Luisa Arroyo, leer un libro bilingüe. Luego diviértase creando un proyecto de arte relacionado con el libro. Experiencia artística no es necesaria para los proyectos del arte. El 17 de febrero | 10-11 AM | Salón Comunitario de la Biblioteca Central | Edades 7-12

Hack Attack! Join us as we break things apart and put them back together! Create monster toys, disassemble machines, and work on special wild card projects. Mondays through February 26th (excluding holidays) | 5:30-6:30 PM | Central Library | Ages 8-12

Read to Momo: a Dog Who Listens Children are invited to read to Momo, a Bright Spot Therapy Dog. Wednesdays through March 28th | 3:30-4:30 PM | Forest Park Branch | Children | Call 263-6843 to reserve a 10 minute slot or drop by and see what is available

LEGO Clubs Let your imagination run wild!Brightwood Branch Thursdays | 4-5 PM | ChildrenForest Park Branch Mondays | 3:30-4:45 PM | ChildrenIndian Orchard Branch Tuesdays | 3:30-5 PM | ChildrenLibrary Express at Pine Point Wednesdays | 5-5:45 PM | Ages 5-10Mason Square Branch Thursdays | 5-6 PM | ChildrenSixteen Acres Branch Mondays | 1:30-4:30 PM | Ages 5-10

American Girl Club Based on the American Girl books! Make a craft and enjoy a snack based on the time period of the girl chosen each month. Monthly on 3rd Wednesdays | 4-5 PM | East Springfield Branch | Ages 6-14 | Preregistration encouraged, call 413-263-6840

Minecraft Clubs Build, play, and create - and battle zombies, of course!Indian Orchard Branch Saturdays | 12-2:30 PM | Ages 10+Library Express at Pine Point Fridays | 3:30-4:45 PM | Ages 8-18

Lunch Bunch Come and enjoy a fun interactive story, an engaging activity, and a free light lunch. Sponsored by Faith United Church. Monthly on 1st Saturdays | 1-2 PM | Forest Park Branch Program Den | Ages 5-12

Series of Unfortunate Events Party If you enjoy hunting dastardly villains, exploring strange topics like puttanesca sauce or herpetology, and learning new words (like dastardly) come to the East Forest Park Library where we will be serving peculiar treats and hot chocolate, and offering small prizes for those who risk coming. Be warned, you are in danger of having a good time! Wed. Feb. 28th | 3:30-5:30 PM | East Forest Park Branch | Ages 8-12

Family Craft Night Come have fun and let us clean up the mess! Monthly, 2nd Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 PM | East Springfield Branch | All ages

PROGRAMS FOR tEEnSStencil Heart T-shirt Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Be creative applying heart designs on a T-Shirt using stencils and fabric paints. The finished product is yours to bring home. All materials provided. Wed. Feb. 7th | 3:30-4:30 PM | Brightwood Branch | Ages 11-18

Mix Your Own Tea Afternoon Join us to learn how to make your very own, one-of-a-kind tea blend. We will talk about herb flavors, sweeteners, and how to store tea to make it last. Best of all, we will drink the teas we make! Wed. Feb. 7th | 4-5:30 PM | East Springfield Branch | Ages 11-19

Art Exploration for Teens Teens will use sharpies, watercolors, tissue paper and more to explore portraiture, landscapes and abstract art in this monthly program. Monthly on first Fridays | 2-4:30 PM | Indian Orchard Branch | Ages 11+

4For programs that require online registration, please visit www.springfieldlibrary.org.

EVENTS FOR CHILDREN

Comic Book Creation for Teens Did you ever want to create your own comic books, graphic novels, or webcomics? Whether you are an artist or a writer, come work on your project with fellow enthusiasts. Snacks will be provided. Monthly on 2nd Wednesdays | 6-7:30 PM | East Forest Park Branch | Ages 11-18

Creator’s Club for Teens Stop in the library for an after school arts and crafts session. Each month, a new arts and crafts project will be taught for participants to create and take home! Come create and discover something new! Monthly on 2nd Tuesdays | 3:15-4:15 PM | Forest Park Branch | Ages 12-18

Yugioh Tournament for Teens Yugioh fans can compete with other teens and

older kids in a tournament using Monster Mash decks. There will be a pizza lunch for all and prizes for winners. This is a Monster Mash tournament: All Monster Card decks only

may be used. No spells or traps cards are allowed in your deck.

Saturday, Feb. 10th | 11:30 AM-2:30 PM | Central Library Community Room | Teens | Pre-registration is required, call 413-263-6828 ext.425 to register

Chess Club for Teens Drop in and practice your chess moves - or to learn to play chess for the first time! Tuesdays | 3:30-5 PM | Sixteen Acres Branch | Ages 9-18

Monday Munchies: Quick Cooking for Teens Teens, try out some quick and delicious recipes and expand your palate with some new, tasty ingredients. Mon. Feb. 12th | 3:30-5 PM | Central Library | Ages 11-19

Tasty Tuesday at Forest Park Tasty Tuesday will feature a healthy and easy recipe for the teens to learn how to make. Teens will make a delicious after school snack as well as learning useful life skills and meal planning. Teens should come hungry and ready to get their hands messy! Tuesday, February 20th | 3:15-4:15 PM | Forest Park Branch | Ages 12-19

Tasty Tuesday at Brightwood Experience a new flavor and learn how to make a tasty snack! Monthly, 3rd Tuesdays | 3:30-5 PM | Brightwood Branch | Teens

Jubilant Jewelry Making Hooks, pins, and spacers, Oh My! Create earrings or a bracelet using findings, beads, wire and elastic. Space is limited; priority is given to those who have registered. Monthly, 1st Tuesdays | 3:30-5:30 PM | Sixteen Acres Branch | Ages 9-19; children 7-9 accompanied by an adult are welcome | Register online or call 413-263-6858

Tabletop Tennis Teens are invited to join us for an afternoon of fun playing ping pong. Two or four players can play at a time. Paddles, balls, nets and tables provided. Meets monthly. Wed. Feb. 14th | 3-4:30 PM | Brightwood Branch Community Room | Teens

Game ON! Video Gaming for Teens Drop in and play your favorite Wii games in the community room! Snacks will be provided. Monthly on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays | 3-4:30 PM | Brightwood Branch | Ages 11-18

tEEn LEAdERShiP Here’s your chance to meet and share ideas about improving library programming for teens, plan events, give input for materials purchasing and other fun activities. Light refreshments will be served.

Teen Advisory Board at Brightwood Monthly on 1st Tuesdays | 3:30-4:30 PM | Brightwood Branch Community Room | Ages 11-18

Teen Advisory Board at Mason Square Meet new friends, get community service hours and build your resume! If you are interested in joining Mason Square TAB, attend an upcoming meeting or contact Librarian Ellen Sulzycki at esulzycki@springfieldlibrary.org or 413-263-6853. Monthly on 2nd Wednesdays | 3:30-4:30 PM | Mason Square Branch | Teens

Teen Readers Advisory Panel at Sixteen Acres Last Tuesday of every month | 4:30-5:45 PM | Sixteen Acres Branch | Ages 13-19 | Ask Sixteen Acres librarian about application to join

5All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required for most programs.

EVENTS FOR TEENS

Register to Work at MGM! MGM Springfield will conduct its hiring using an online program. Drop in and we’ll help you set up a profile, where you will receive notifications on job openings, educational opportunities, and other important MGM Springfield employment updates. Presented in collaboration with Opportunity Services, Inc. AdultsCentral Library Rice Hall | Thurs. Feb. 1st | 2-3 PMMason Square Branch Friday, Feb. 19th | 3-4 PMSixteen Acres Branch Tuesday, Feb. 20th | 4-5 PM

Game Night for Grownups Enjoy scrabble, chess, checkers, dominoes, brainteasers, sudoku, and more! Bring your library card to check games out to play. Wednesdays | 5:30-7:45 PM | Central Library - Wellman Hall | Adults

Art Central: Memories from Mexico and the Caribbean See Hispanic America through the eyes

of art photographer Susan Holmes. Her bright and vivid reflections of people and places capture the joy, beauty, and uniqueness of life lived in the Caribbean. Ends Feb. 25th | Central Library

Color My World, an Adult Coloring Group Feeling like you need to de-stress? We’ll provide beautiful adult coloring sheets and colored pencils. Got kids? Our LEGO Club will be running from 5-6 PM. Thursdays | 5-7 PM | Mason Square Branch | Adults

Chess at Sixteen Acres Get expert training from a chess player with years of teaching experience. Tuesdays | 5:30-6:30 PM | Sixteen Acres Branch | Adults

Knot Just Knitters Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, this is the place for you. New members are welcome; current members are willing to teach. Some yarn and needles are provided; donations are welcome. Many finished items are donated to charitable causes. AdultsEast Forest Park Branch Fridays | 1-2:30 PMEast Springfield Branch Fridays | 10-11:30 AMSixteen Acres Branch Wednesdays | 1-3 PM

Books & Brew Book Club Cure your mid-week blues with a lively brew at Nathan Bill’s Bar and Restaurant. For our next meeting we will be discussing Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer. Copies of the book are available at the East Forest Park Branch. First Wednesday of every month | 7-8 PM | 110 Island Pond Rd, Springfield | Ages 21+

BYOB, a Book Discussion Group BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and share your recent reads. Gain exposure to new authors, titles, and genres! AdultsCentral Library Monthly on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays | 10-12 PM | Central Library Community RoomEast Springfield Branch 1st Wednesdays | 12-1:30 PM

Afterthoughts, a Book Discussion Group These groups select a new book for a lively discussion every month. Library copies of the book are available at the branch. New members always welcome! AdultsCentral Library book selection: The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu and Their Race to Save the World’s Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer. Monthly, 2nd Tuesdays | 12-1 PMEast Forest Park Branch book selection: Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Monthly, last Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30 PMForest Park Branch book selection: Stones from the River by Ursula Hegi. Monthly, 1st Thursdays | 1:30-3 PM

U.S. History Book and Media Discussion Group Discuss important issues concerning American history and share conversation-provoking history books you’re reading. We’ll also view documentaries on a number of history topics. Refreshments served. Monthly on 3rd Tuesdays | 6:15-7:15 PM | Sixteen Acres Branch | Adults

Tai Chi for Everyone Tai Chi is a slow motion, low impact form of exercise that is suitable for people of any age. It is often referred to as “Moving Meditation” and can be practiced by almost anyone. Friday, February 2nd | 12-1 PM | East Springfield Branch | For adults, teens, and children 10+ | Register online

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Many of our programs are sponsored in part by the Friends of the Springfield Library, and by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

YuGiOh image on page 5 attributed to GavinLi on Flickr.

The Rise of ISIS and the Dangers Ahead What conditions led to the formation of ISIS in the Middle East? What are the goals of ISIS? Join us for a lecture and discussion. American International College International Business Chair Professor Gary Lefort will be the featured speaker, and refreshments will be provided compliments of the Friends of the Library. Snow date: February 22nd. Wednesday, Feb. 21st | 6:15-7:45 PM | Sixteen Acres Branch | Adults

hi!tECh COMPutER BASiCS SERiESParticipants earn a chance to win this month’s Hi!Tech raffle. 10:30 AM-12 PM | East Springfield Branch | Adults | Register online or call 413-263-2640

Hi!Tech: Getting Started with Computers This hands-on workshop reviews basic keyboarding and mousing and more to get you comfortably started. No experience necessary. Tuesday, February 6th |

Hi!Tech: Continuing with Computers This hands-on workshop reviews basic aspects of computer use including file management, text editing, and more. It is the perfect class for someone new to the computer but can use a mouse and the keyboard already. Completion of Getting Started with Computers is recommended. Tuesday, February 15th

Hi!Tech: Introduction to the Web Develop the skill you need to explore and use the internet confidently and competently. Skill with a keyboard and a mouse is needed. Tuesday, February 20th

Hi!Tech: Beyond the Basics - Introduction to Social Media Facebook, Twitter, and other social media have changed the way we do play, socialize, and do business. Having an active email account will

let you take full advantage of this mid-level workshop. Skill with a keyboard and a mouse is needed. Tuesday, February 27th

intROduCtiOn tO MiCROSOFt OFFiCESkill with a keyboard and mouse is needed for success in these workshops. Light refreshments, compliments of the Friends of the Library, will be provided. 10 AM-12 PM | Central Library Computer Lab | Adults | Register online or call 413-263-2628 ext. 221

Introduction to Word Come to this hands-on workshop for an introduction to the most popular word processing program, Microsoft Word, and sharpen your skills with standard formatting and editing tools. Saturday, Feb. 3rd

Introduction to Publisher Create simple yet attractive flyers and brochures with Microsoft Publisher desktop publishing software. We’ll look at making multipage handouts and multifold brochures using Publisher’s powerful templates and explore basic aspects of working with images, shapes, and more. Sat. Feb. 10th

Introduction to Excel Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel, the world’s leading desktop spreadsheet. Excel is used for a wide range of personal and business management services including basic bookkeeping, accounting, maintaining mailing lists and more.Saturday, February 17th

Introduction to PowerPoint This powerful software package is used at home and at work for organizing slides and photos, and helping people give great presentations. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll make multipage, basic PowerPoint files complete with edited images and enhanced with stylish templates.Saturday, February 24th

EVENTS FOR ADULTS

Bad Weather? Check tv channels 3, 22, or 40 to see if our libraries are opening late, closing early, or closed for the day. You can also call the Central Library at

413-263-6828 and listen to the greeting for an update.