Volume 8 No. 11 October 30, 2024

Dear Reader,

As you read through this month's revamped newsletter, you will see that we've adopted a radically new format. For those of you who have requested that we list the events at the library, with a link to each one, this will hopefully make those dreams come true. For those of you who, like Paul, like to scroll through all of the 35 - 70 events each month to discover otherwise overlooked events, there is a way to do that too. We'll walk you through these options, and more, in the tutorials below.

As we try this format for the next few months, we will value your feedback as we continue our quest to best meet our readers' needs.

Exploring this edition, you will see that the new format begins with typical, full descriptions of the Friends Activities — after all, this is the Friends' Newsletter! 

Friends programs and activities are then followed by a list of every library event; these are categorized by adult, teen, tween, and children’s programs, and listed chronologically within those categories. Programs that repeat every month, or "ongoing" programs, are listed by title & date after the one-time programs in each category. These are followed by a few fully-described programs with posters that the librarians are excited to have highlighted.

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Tutorials!

What follows are instructions about how to access full, detailed descriptions of programs, using the GPL calendar. We will walk you through the process of using this newsletter in concert with the GPL calendar to learn all about Library events that pique your interest. You'll find very helpful tips on using both the "monthly view" and "day/list view" functions on the library calendar. Even if you've used the calendar in the past, I can't recommend enough reading through this. Happily for many, the "day/list view" will give you access to something similar to the extensive listings detailed in past newsletters, including every program with a description and poster.

Images are embedded in the tutorial below, to help you navigate these valuable resources.

I. How to see full descriptions of particular programs of interest:

• First, browse the list of library offerings for the month in the "What's the Buzzz?" section of the newsletter. Choose the programs that you want to know more about and jot these down, with their dates, on a piece of paper.
• Then, click on the Visit the Full Library Calendar link, which you will find at the top and bottom of the event listings, and looks like this:

• This link will take you directly to the library calendar in "monthly view," which looks like this:

• You can now look at the list where you jotted down titles and dates after reading the newsletter, and click on a title that interests you by going to its date on the calendar.
• For example, if you are following these directions and click on the sample title "A Paranormal Journey," designated by the pink arrow above, you will come to a complete description of the program. The description will look something like this:

• Once you are finished reading about a specific event you've selected, you may want to look at the complete description of another program. Click on your computer's "back," or "last screen," arrow (see pink arrow in image above) to do so.
• This will take you back to the monthly calendar and you can scroll up or down until you find the date of the next program you are looking for, then click on the program's title to see its full description. 
• You can also see program lists for upcoming months by selecting a given month under "2024" on the left side of the page. However, keep in mind that those calendars are largely populated with ongoing events, and continue to fill out as the librarians develop future programming as the current month goes on.

II. How to access the "list view" of every library program for the month, including brief descriptions and posters

If you would like to scroll through every program for the month, with a more complete description of each program than the "monthly view" offers (much like previous versions of the Friends Newsletter), follow these instructions to change to the "day/list view" on the calendar. This will bring up a list of events that looks something like the image below, allowing you to scroll up and down through the programs to your heart's delight. You will also be able to click on a given program in this view to see its fullest description (very lengthy descriptions are truncated in this view).

• To access the calendar in "day/list view," click on the Visit the Full Library Calendar link anywhere in the newsletter, just as you did before.
• Then, change the calendar view from the current "Monthly View" to the "Day/List View" by clicking on the three horizontal lines, indicated below with a curving pink arrow:

• Please note: If you are having trouble seeing the full list of programs, click on "Clear All," indicated by the straight pink arrow in the image above. This will get you out of "day view" and back into the full list of programs.

• There will be several pages of listings for you to peruse this way; just click through to additional pages by selecting a page number or using the ">" button at the bottom of each page:

Dine out free for a year?

But only if you are in the running!

For detailed information about the many excellent programs presented at the library, listed below, click on the purple "Visit the Full Library Calendar" button,

which you'll find throughout the newsletter:

Teen Programs and Events

Teen programs are intended for youth ages 13 - 20 unless otherwise noted

Cozy Teen & Tween Mix Ups

Thursday, November 7, 14, 21, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Tuesday Tik Tok Club for Tweens and Teens

Tuesday, November 12,19, 26

Teen Advisory Board

Monday, October 18, 4:00 pm

Bookends Book Club: Cemetery Boys

Thursday, November 21, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Tween Programs and Events

Cozy Teen & Tween Mix Ups

Thursday, November 7, 14, 21, 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Tuesday Tik Tok Club for Tweens and Teens

Tuesday, November 12,19, 26

Children's Programs and Events

An adult is required to be present with children under 8 participating in GPL programs

Pokemon Scavenger Hunt

Monday, November 4 through Saturday, November 30

Babywearing with Jennifer Hydefrost

Tuesday, November 5,10:30 am

Kids Vote! (drop-in)

Tuesday, November 5, 1:00 - 8:00 pm

Ongoing Children's Programs and Events

An adult is required to be present with children under 8 participating in GPL programs

GPL Lego Club (drop-in)

Monday, November 4, 18, 25, 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Book Babies with Shannon Gilcreast

Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:00 am

Toddler Time with Shannon Gilcreast

Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20, 27,10:00 am 

Middle School Meet Up (drop-in)

Wednesday, November 20, 2:30 – 4:00 pm

Greenfield Winter Farmers Market

Saturday, Nov 9 & 23

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Join us as the Greenfield Farmers Market Association

returns to the Greenfield

Public Library with their Winter Market featuring local farmers, artisans, music and more! 

After shopping, stop by our information table to learn how to learn what’s new at your library, get some quick tech help, and drop into the Makerspace for our Farmers Market Day craft project! 

For more information, contact Pamela McBride at librarian@greenfieldpubliclibrary.org, or call (413) 772-1544 x 5124.

This event, sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library and the Greenfield Farmers Market Association, is open to everyone in our community. 

Cozy Teen & Tween Mix Ups

Thurs. Nov 7, 14, 21 3:00 - 4:30 pm

Makers Space

Team up with Francesca and Shannon for some cozy autumn crafting in the Maker Space on Thursdays this November:

November 7: Pom Pom Drink Coasters

November 14: Felt Cup Holders

November 17: Perler Beads and a Starbucks inspired drink! (Bring your coaster and cup holder)

For more information, contact Francesca Passiglia at francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov or call (413) 772-1544

These programs, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, are free and for ages 10 - 18. 

Tuesday Tik Tok Club for Tweens and Teens

Tues. Nov 12,19, 26 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Teen Room 

Facilitated by GCTV’s Bella Levavi, kids will come together to collaborate and share ideas about their favorite TikToks. The goal of each meeting is to have one completed

TikTok/short form video to share on social media. Ideas for videos include making viral dance clips, man on the street interviews, cooking and craft tutorials, business highlights and comedy sketches.

This weekly program is open to both middle and high school aged youth. An after school snack will be provided.

For more information, contact Francesca Passiglia at francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov , or call (413) 772-1544

This program, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library, is a collaboration between Greenfield Community Television and Greenfield Public Library.

The Library will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024 for Veterans Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, November 12, at 9:30 am.

The Library will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving Weekend. We will reopen Saturday, November 30, at 9:30 am.

Greenfield Public Library Hours

Monday - Wednesday: 9:30 am – 8 pm

Thursday - Friday: 9:30 am – 5 pm

Saturday: 9:30 am – 2 pm

For security purposes, the upstairs floor closes 15 minutes before closing time. Main doors are locked 5 minutes before closing.

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