ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • All Hamptons Read is an annual community reading event for the residents of Northampton, Florence, Easthampton, Southampton, Westhampton, and Williamsburg. This year, we will be reading Ross Gay’s Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude. Click here to learn more!
  • Upcoming Event: Gratitude Poetry Reading! This event is for poetry-lovers of all ages, and will take place in the library’s Community Room on Sunday, April 27th at 1:30pm. Bring a poem to share with everybody! Light snacks will be provided. Registration not required.
  • New at Lilly: Friday morning yoga classes! This class is for all levels, and will be offered at the library every Friday (8:30-9:30 am), beginning on February 21st. Each class incorporates gentle yoga postures, relaxing breathing techniques, and a short opening meditation. Find out more here.

BOOK CLUBS, GAMING GROUPS, AND MORE!

Queer Voices Book Club
Next meeting: Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm
This group focuses on the work of LGBTQ+ writers and is open to all! Our meetings are held monthly in the Community Room, and we ask that all attendees wear masks. This month, we’re reading When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo. Copies available at the circulation desk!

Graphic Novel Book Club
Next Meeting: Friday, April 25th at 6:30pm
For teens and grown-ups! Some of our favorite selections from past months include Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu, and Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall. This month, we’re reading The Ghostkeeper by Johanna Taylor. Copies available at the circulation desk!

Fantasy Book Club
Next Meeting: Friday, May 30th at 6pm
This group is for all who enjoy reading about magical worlds! Recently, we’ve discussed works by Simon Jimenez and Susanna Clarke (for those interested, here is a list of past reads and potential future selections). This month, we’re reading Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse. Copies available at the circulation desk!

Book-to-Movie Club
Next Meeting: Saturday, April 26th at 6pm
Come debate the eternal question: Which was better, the book or the movie? This month’s title selection is The Picture of Dorian Gray. Read the classic novel by Oscar Wilde, then watch the acclaimed 1945 film starring Hurd Hatfield. Books and DVDs are available at the circulation desk (the movie is also available on the Internet Archive). All are welcome to join our debates!

Adult RPG Club
Every month on the second Sunday, 5pm
Introducing our new RPG club for adults! We’ve got experienced Gamemasters ready to run all kinds of systems, everything from the classic Dungeons & Dragons to sci-fi, mystery, horror, and more. Each session will be a standalone drop-in game, no commitment needed. To find out what we’re up to each month, email dndatlilly@gmail.com. Walk-ins are welcome, RSVPs are appreciated.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Every Wednesday, 4pm
For children 9-16 years old. D&D is a fantasy role-playing game allowing players to collaborate as storytellers. No experience necessary; our facilitators will walk participants through character creation and game mechanics. Make friends and get creative! We are currently charging $100 (this includes cost for pizza provided at the games) per person for a six-week session. To register for our next six-week campaign, please email dndatlilly@gmail.com.

Scrabble Club
Every Monday, 4pm
We meet weekly in the Community Room. Drop-ins welcome!

Informal Chess Club
Every Saturday, 1pm
We meet weekly in the Periodicals room on the second floor of the library. Drop-ins welcome!


LIBRARY HOURS
Monday: 10-5
Tuesday: 10-8
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday : 10-8
Friday: 10-5
Saturday: 10-5
Sunday: 1-5

CONTACT US
413-587-1500
lillylibrary@cwmars.org