| | Keep scrolling to learn about programs
to meet many interests!
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| | Ongoing Programs for Children and Families
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Mondays
9:30 am
At the Library Monday, September 16th Cancelled due to road closures. | Tales and Tunes Story Time with Katie!
Story time for young children and their caregivers.
Sponsored by the Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library and the Union 28 Community Network for Children.
(Story time follows the elementary school schedule, if school is closed due to weather, story time is cancelled) |
| | For Nature Enthusiasts!
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Sunday,
September 15th
10 am | Mushroom Walk
Is This Mushroom Edible?
Join
Shutesbury resident and amateur mycologist Jessica Evans as she helps us answer
the question, “Is this mushroom edible?” Join us for a mushroom treasure hunt along New Boston Rd. Directions: From the Library, head east on Cooleyville Rd, towards 202. Take the first left hand turn onto a dirt road to stay on Cooleyviile. New Boston Rd is just over a mile from the turn. There will be a sign posted.
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Sunday,
September 15th
10 am
Location - TBA
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Mushroom Walk
Join Jessica for a Mushroom Treasure Hunt in our own woods.
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| | Tech Support
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Saturday,
September 28th, 10 am
Thursday, October
17th, 12:30 pm
Saturday, November
16th, 10am At Town Hall
| Tech Support with Hank
Our
technology specialist will help you improve your use of your computer, tablet,
e-reader or other personal electronic device.
Register
by calling 259-1213 or email library.director@shutesbury.org.
Tell
us about your tech questions when you register.
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| | Arts & Crafts for Adults
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Friday, October 18th
10:30 am
&
Tuesday, October 22nd
7 pm
At Town Hall
| Origami 101 Join local artist,
Jeannette Stockton for an introduction to origami. In these beginning classes,
we will focus on creating functional objects using basic folds.
Register for one or both classes, call 259-1213 or email library.director@shutesbury.org
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Saturday, November 9th
10:30 am
Town Hall
| Herbal and Dried Flower Swag
Join Rachel Gonzalez of Rachel's Everlasting Farm for a fun and creative workshop. We'll make beautiful swags using natural ingredients.
Registration required, please call 259-1213 or
email library.director@shutesbury.org. |
Sunday, November 17th
3-5 pm
Town Hall
| Needle Felted Ornaments
Join local fiber artist Rory Valentine for a fun and relaxing afternoon of make and take needle felted ornaments. Experiment with color blending, surface design, and sculptural elements. All supplies will be provided.
This workshop is for adults, teens ages 16 and up are welcome.
Registration required, please call 259-1213 or
email library.director@shutesbury.org.
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| | Fitness Classes
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Wednesdays
Through November 27th
9 am
Town Hall
| Gentle Yoga
Drop in for this free gentle yoga class.
Bring a yoga mat, blanket and block.
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Wednesdays
10:15 am
October 2nd through November 27th
At Town Hall
| Chair Yoga
Drop in for this free beginner yoga class designed for people with physical challenges. In this small group class we will focus on seated and standing poses. There will be lots of individual attention.
This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Saturdays
Ongoing!
10 am
Town Hall
| Strength Foundations
with Jay McWilliams
Join us for a FREE, DROP-IN introductory strength training class.
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Tuesdays
9 am
Twelve Weeks
October 1st through December 17th
At Town Hall
Registration required*
| Strength Foundations
with Jay McWilliams
Registration required*
This class will create a solid foundation of safe and effective strength training, appropriate for all levels and all physical abilities. Individual modifications will always be available, making this class a great fit for all participants, especially those with no past experience with strength training. Enjoy the camaraderie of a fun, supportive, and encouraging small group while you strengthen your body and reduce your risk of injury. This class will provide the foundations to make a solid and safe strength training routine part of your life. Your body will thank you!
Priority given to new participants in Library strength training classes and those who can commit to most classes. Register by calling 259-1213 or emailing library.director@shutesbury.org
This program
is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum
and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of
Library Commissioners. |
Fridays
9 am
October 18th through November 22nd
At Town Hall
Registration required*
| Zumba Gold
Registration required*
Zumba Gold is an invigorating,
Latin-inspired, dance-fitness program that is fun and easy to follow, and
takes into consideration different ages and ability levels while creating a
party-like atmosphere for the older, active adult. Latin and international
dance rhythms such as merengue, salsa, cumbia, belly dance, and tango are
used.
*Priority registration given to those who can commit to most classes. Register by calling 259-1213 or emailing library.director@shutesbury.org
This program
is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum
and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of
Library Commissioners.
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| | Ongoing Programs |
Twice a month!
Tuesdays, 1 pm
At the Library
September 10th
September 24th
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Library
Knitting Group Next meeting September 10th
Bring your knitting to the library and knit in
the company of neighbors and friends. Local knitting enthusiast, Nancy Logan will be
on hand to answer questions and offer guidance for your ongoing knitting projects.
Bring your own knitting supplies.
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Last Monday* of each month
7 pm
At the Library
9/30, 10/28, 11/25, 12/30
| Ukulele Strum-Along
with Julie!
Next meeting - September 30th
Free monthly ukulele strum-along. Bring your uke or borrow one of ours. Learn new songs. Other instruments welcome.
Sponsored by the Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library.
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Wednesday
Next Meeting
August 14th
7:30 pm
At the Library
| Science Fiction Book Club
Next meeting - Wednesday, September 11th
For Septemberwe are reading Exhalation by Ted Chiang
Everyone welcome!
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| | Inclement Weather Announcements
If the Library will be closed due to inclement weather,
announcements will be posted on the Library Facebook page,
https://www.facebook.com/ShutesburyLibrary/
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