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UPCOMING EVENTS
State Rep. Aaron Saunders Open Office Hours, Monday, September 14, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Come meet your state representative; bring your questions and concerns
Pelham Book Group, Wednesday, September 23, 7 – 9 p.m. This month’s book is Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity by Joseph Lee. It was chosen by the Massachusetts Center for the Book to represent the Commonwealth at the Library of Congress National Book Festival, this thought-provoking memoir explores identity, belonging, history, and community. Copies are available at the desk and all are welcome.
R.U.S.H. (Rise Up Singing in Harmony): An Open Singing Circle, Saturday, September 26, 2 – 5 p.m. Our free, open singing circle meets once a month in the Ramsdell room. Accompanied by at least one guitar, we sing requests out of the Rise Up Singing and Rise Again songbooks–and we have copies to share. Sometimes we bring snacks. Drop i or stay the whole time!
Virtual Author Q & A with Joseph Lee Watch Party at the Shutesbury Library, September 29, 6 – 7 p.m. See the Calendar for more information including how to submit questions and particiate via Zoom.
West African Drumming, Saturday, October 3, noon – 1 p.m. Come out to play with the Wendell Warriors drumming ensemble and led by Jafar Manselle. For adults and teens 15 years and up. Registration is required.
Ongoing Events
Music for Little Ones with Wendy Plummer, Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Resumes 9/28. This event is particularly suited for children from birth through age 5.
Dungeons & Dragons for Neurodiverse Young Adults, Mondays, 5 – 7 p.m. This group is open to young adults 18+ with autism and related neurotypes. Space is limited so let us know if you are interested in joining.
Teen/Tweens Dungeons & Dragons (currently FULL), second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 4 – 7 p.m, Teens & Tweens only! The program is full but call or email if you’re interested in joining the waitlist for our campaign led by Dungeon Master Tony Page.
Mahjong Club, Wednesdays 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. Do you love Mahjong? Or maybe you always wanted to learn, but never had the opportunity? Either way, join us on Wednesdays in the Ramsdell Room. Bring a set if you have one, or use one of ours. This event is open to adults and older teens.
Yoga with Sara Coblyn, Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Resumes 9/24. Join us on Thursdays for an adult vinyassa style yoga class led by Sara Coblyn of Sweet Roots Gardens. Please bring a mat. No registration is needed and drop-ins are welcome!
Playgroup & Storytime, Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 On hiatus until Fall. Bring your little one and join Caylin, our playgroup coordinator, for storytime and fun! This event, sponsored by CES, is open to all parents and caregivers of children from birth-5 and their little ones.
Qigong with Rema Boscov, Saturdays, 10:15 a.m. – noon. Rema Boscov is back with another series, outdoors this time. Qigong (pronounced chee gong), an ancient energy art, is the precursor to Tai Chi, with a focus on health and healing. The movements, sometimes described as moving meditation, are simple, graceful, and easy to learn. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. No mats are needed. All abilities are welcome.
CONTACT INFORMATION
2 South Valley Rd, Pelham, MA 01002
phone: 413-253-0657
email: library.pelham@gmail.com
FAX: 413-253-0594
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