Lilly Library

Serving the Florence Community Since 1890

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  • New at Lilly: Weekly Yoga Class! This class is for all levels, and is offered at the library every Friday morning (8:30-9:30 am). Each class incorporates gentle yoga postures, relaxing breathing techniques, and a short opening meditation. Please bring your own yoga mats and props. We meet on the second floor of the library, in the Periodicals Reading Room.

BOOK CLUBS, GAMING GROUPS, AND MORE!

Queer Voices Book Club
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 27th 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 The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag. 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! *Our upcoming meeting will be held in the Periodicals Reading Room on the second floor of the library.

Graphic Novel Book Club
Next Meeting: Friday, May 30th 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 Tea Dragon Society by K. O’Neill. Copies available at the circulation desk!

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

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