Check It Out!

In this newsletter, 6th graders create comics in the library during the STEAM Fair, websites of interest, and in school and out-of-school happenings.

As always, email me at ewillis@mtrsd.org for help finding....ANYTHING!!

Be well,

Ms. Willis

6th graders from all of our MTRSD elementary schools were invited to our STEAM Fair this year on November 9th. One of the stations was in the library and was co-presented by senior Percy Snow. Students created comic strips out of "Knock, Knock" jokes and illustrated them.

Jewelry-Making Class Two-in-one

Join us on Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. for a class in jewelry-making. It's a two-fer for adults and kiddos.

Laura Porter will show us how to make beaded bracelets and necklaces. She will bring materials, from years of professional jewelry-making that she will be bringing for use in the class. The clasps used will be made of non-precious metals.

Make Felted Ornaments - Cookie Cutter Style!

This is an easy, fun way to make ornaments for the holiday season. We have several dozen different cookie cutter shapes, and lots of dry needle felting supplies.

Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. in the upstairs reading room at the Arms Library in Shelburne Falls, MA.

No-Sew Upcycling: T-Shirts!
Saturday December 17 from 11A.M. to 11:45A.M.
Craft for ages 6 and up! We’ll use scissors to alter old t-shirts in creative ways. Bring an oversized, colorful shirt if you like– we’ll provide shirts too!

Every 3rd Friday of the month All Ages Game Night 5-7pm

FREE PUZZLES Every 4th Saturday

Pick up a few puzzles to replenish your supply for the darker, chillier nights.

Please help us create the People's History of Colrain Podcast!

GML, with help from the Piti Theatre Company and Ohketeau Cultural Center, seeks participants ages 14 and older to help research, write, and produce a local history podcast! Uncover forgotten stories, learn new tech skills, and connect with others in our community.
This project kicks off in the New Year and will continue through September of 2023, thanks to a generous grant from the MBLC.

Interested parties should email Griswoldmemoriallibrary@gmail.com to learn more!

Talk to a Public Health Nurse!

Here at GML the third Wednesday of every month, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Public Health Nurses from the Cooperative Public Health Service of the Franklin County Regional Council of Governments visit our library and provide private, one-on-one consultations, with no appointments necessary! Available services include but are not limited to blood pressure and blood glucose checks, support with managing chronic health conditions and self-management of medications, sharps disposal and container exchange, and resources and referrals for mental health, elder care/elder health, and more.

For more information about Wellness Wednesdays or other wellness clinics, contact Meg Ryan, RN at mryan@frcog.org, 413-774-3167, extension 158, or Lisa White, RN, at lwhite@frcog.org, 413-774-3167, extension 156.

Email: ewillis@mtrsd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/mohawkschools.org/library/home?authuser=0