Phinehas S. Newton Library

Wycinanki, Polish Paper Cutting Workshop 

On Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Town Hall join Susan Urban to learn the art of cutting shapes into paper to create intricate designs. Everyone will learn to cut colored papers to create intricate traditional designs . All supplies will be provided except scissors. Please bring a pair of embroidery or similar small scissors to the class. Susan learned this traditional Polish art while studying in Poland. She taught art for many years in Springfield elementary schools and teaches for the Springfield Museum. This program is funded in part by a grant from the Royalston Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Library. Sign up by calling or emailing the library.

Canva Class

Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design platform used to create visual content for presentations, websites, and other digital products.  The Library is pleased to be able to offer classes on the use of the platform with  funds from the Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program through the Mass Broadband Initiative.  Gina Verrelli will teach the classes to introduce people to the platform while creating a  brochure.  The last session is Thursday November 19 at 6:30 pm at the Library. Space is limited so you must sign up by calling or emailing the library.

Grab and Go Crafts for Kids 

There has been a good response to the craft kits available each month thanks to a grant from the Royalston Academy. November’s kits feature unicorns and dinosaurs. Stop by the Library and sit and make it at the Library or take it home to do later.

Wednesday Yoga

The gorgeous fall weather and colorful foliage will soon be behind us and we will be faced with November, a month where gray skies and chilly weather make moving around a little harder.  That also means it’s a perfect time to take part in self-care through yoga on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm upstairs in the Town Hall.  Jess Schanz leads participants through a series of movements that increase flexibility and balance and builds core strength.  She also provides modifications for various ability levels.  This perennial program is funded by the Friends of the Library and free-will donations go directly to the instructor.

Preschool Story Time 

Tuesdays at 10:00 am are the time to stop by the Library for Preschool Story Time with Brooke Coleman.  Gleeful chatter, fun activities, stories, crafts, and healthy snacks round out a delightful offering.  All ages from young babies onward are enjoying time with other children and caregivers get to socialize while interacting with their children and other caregivers.  It’s a great opportunity to meet others with children of similar ages.  Brooke is an expert at creating wonderful spaces for children to thrive.

Block Print Holiday Card Making Workshop

Come carve a block of ez-kut to print your own seasonal (or not) cards on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2:00 pm at the Town Hall. Caleb Chase and Kelly Chen will facilitate. Each participant will carve a block (potentially on both sides for 2 different images) to make prints. All supplies will be provided. Kids accompanied by adults are welcome. Funded by the Friends of the Library. Refreshments. Sign up by calling or emailing the Library.