The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 9, and is otherwise is currently maintaining its regular schedule.

In case of inclement weather, or other unscheduled closing, we will send an eBlast as soon as we know we are closing or delaying opening. We will post to our Facebook page and webpage as well.

Art Exhibit of the Month

Arts Wayland Presents: Splendors of Spring

Splendors of Spring, is an eclectic display of 40+ art works that highlight the colors, patterns, and images of spring created by the talented artist members of Arts Wayland. Members were asked to create works that express or reflect what each artist finds glorious, intriguing, uplifting or joyous about this time of year. Please come and enjoy this exhibit from April 4-29 in the McQueen Gallery and the Community Room…it will certainly brighten your day! Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments at our reception on Saturday, April 15 from 3-5 PM in the Community Room. In addition, all of the pieces are for sale and can also be seen and purchased online at https://artswayland.com/

I love Paris in the Springtime by Amy Lou Marks

Good-to-Know of the Week

Tax Season is Here

As in previous years, we will make Federal and Massachusetts forms available.

We have Federal Form 1040 and 1040SR, and instruction booklets and Massachusetts Form 1 Resident and Non-Resident/Partial Year Resident packets.

For more information, including links where you can download printable forms please visit our tax info page.

In the Sara Sherman NOW Lab

Sara Sherman Now Lab Calendar. For more details or to register for a program please click on the image.

Mondays 1.30-3.20. Bring your favorite craft or start a new one at the NOW Lab. For details please click on the image. No registration required.

Meet the Makerspace Altered Books. TUESDAY APRIL 4 68 PM. Sara Sherman NOW Lab.
Join us as we follow along with a Creativebug class and make new art out of discarded books. For more information or to register please click on the image.

Meet the Makerspace Vinyl Cutting and Heat Press.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 5 2-4 PM
Sara Sherman NOW Lab. For more information or to register please click on the image.

Tinkercad Tutorial Learn Basic 3d Design. SATURDAY APRIL 8 11 AM-12 PM. Sara Sherman NOW Lab. For more information or to register please click on the image.

Introduction to Raspberry Pi. WEDNESDAY APRIL 12 34 PM. Sara Sherman NOW Lab.
Learn the basics of programming a Raspberry Pi. A basic knowledge of Python is required. For more information or to register please click on the image.

Adult Programs & Services

Virtual program. Enjoy a virtual lunchtime lecture from the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site. March 29. 12 noon-1 pm. For more information or to register please click on the image.

ESL Conversation Group at the Goodnow Library! The group provides an opportunity for learners to practice their English speaking skills.
The group meets every Tuesday from 10 -11.30. For more information please click on the image. No registration required

VIRTUAL Program. 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group-- Two new topics each month. For more information or to register please click on the link to visit our calendar.

Zoom Program. Craft Workshop for adults - Canvas Art. For more details or to register please click on the image.

Join us for an IN-PERSON concert Art of the Recital--Smiling Through Tears on Saturday April 8 at 2PM.
For more information or to register please click on the image.

Zoom Meeting. True Crime Book Group. April 12. Book Title The Stranger Beside M by Ann Rule. For more details or to register please click on the image.

Zoom Program. Great American Read Book Club. March 16. 7 pm. This month we will read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling. For more information or to register please click on the image.

Cookbook Club. March 17. 12 noon. This month the cookbook is Cooking with Mary Berry. For more details or to register please click on the image.

Join us on Tuesday April 25 at 7PM for an IN-PERSON program Growing a Summer Salad! For more information or to register lease click on the image.

Join us on Thursday April 27 at 7PM for an IN-PERSON author talk with Caitlin Avery! For more information or to register please click on the image.

Children's Programs

Weekly programs in the Childrens. For more details please click on the image.

...and more!

Please check our Children's Calendar for more info!

Goodnow Library Foundation

What’s the GLF?

Come visit us online at goodnowlibraryfoundation.org!

Learn who we are, what we do, and how you can support our efforts. The GLF exists to ensure Goodnow’s vitality and continued excellence — because Libraries Are Community.

Community Spotlight

Easy to use directory of town services. Please click on the image to access.

Community Resources

The Town Social Worker has compiled a list of resources, both local and beyond Sudbury. including mental health, medical, parenting, housing, finances, basic needs, and many more.

Comprehensive COVID-19 Resource Guide

Sudbury Public Schools

For all public Pre-K, KIndergarten, Elementary and Middle School information, registration, etc.

Dementia Friends Information Session

A Dementia Friends Information Session is a fun, interactive way to learn a little about dementia and how it can affect people's lives. Led by a volunteer Dementia Friends Champion, the Session lasts 45-60 minutes and covers five key messages that everyone should know about dementia, through activities and discussion.

We will be running a Dementia Friends Info Session via Zoom on Wednesday, March 29^th at 1pm. If you would like to attend, please contact Carol Anderson and a Zoom link will be sent to you. (Please note that these info sessions are NOT recorded.)

If you are part of a business, organization, or residential community in Sudbury and would like to schedule a special info session for your employees or residents, please let Carol know and a member of the Dementia Friendly Sudbury Action Team will work with you to accommodate your request.

Sudbury Earth Day will take place on Saturday April 22 from 10AM-2PM at the Goodnow Library. It will feature a Mother Earth Storytime as well as a Recycled Materials craft and more resources and activity. No registration required.

Join the Sudbury Senior Center & Goodnow Library & Dementia Friendly Sudbury for a screening of the award-winning documentary Cycle of Memory. For more information including how to register please click on the image.

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