Hello friends & fans of the Gaylord Memorial Library,

Spring is here, and the Adirondack chairs are out! We have new seeds for the Children's Garden, new art in the rotunda, spring-themed needle felting classes, and more! Be sure to scroll through the list of events below. We hope to see you at the library soon.

Friends of the Gaylord Library Wine Down
Join us on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 5:30pm to support the Friends of the Gaylord Library and mingle in the historic library rotunda! Everyone over the age of 21 is cordially invited. Entry fee is $10. This event is open to the public.
If you are interested in getting more involved with the Gaylord Memorial Library Association or helping out with events like this, please fill out this form and we will be in touch!

New MHC Art Exhibit and Circulating Art
Mount Holyoke College Studio Art Department and the Gaylord Memorial Library are pleased to present Paintings in Circulation, an exhibition showcasing artworks by spring 2023 Painting 1 taught by Associate Professor Lisa Iglesias. Joining the tradition of the book cover as subject matter, each student spent time observing and researching a tome of their choice at the Gaylord Memorial Library. The students then created renditions of the book covers in the form of acrylic paintings on stretched canvas, which are now available for checkout from any library in the CWMars network (a system made up of over 100 member libraries across MA) until September 2023.

Featuring artists: Madigan Breiding, Liza Brown, Vicky Chu, Madeleine Clement, Kaylee Demers, Sadie Duffrin, Freda Fu, Micah Heller, Mina Kocer-Bowman, Chloe McElveen, Vivian McPherson, Meadow Meredith, Liv Naaman, Anna Narin, Gianna Scott, Amelia Shang, Lynn Sleiman, Aj Treat, and Gita Yingling.

Paintings can be checked out for 3 weeks, or you can enjoy the exhibit here in the rotunda.

May Events For Adults and Teens
Not Just Knitters!
Fridays, May 5 & 19 at 3pm
Bring your crochet, needlepoint, felting, hand-quilting and, yes, knitting! Share your crafting know-how, browse a selection of crafty books full of new skills, or just enjoy stitching in the Gaylord rotunda! Ages 10+

Some weeks we'll have a theme like mending, finishing projects, or getting started on new ones. But all projects are welcome in all weeks. The theme is just to get us thinking.

Virtual Sit and Stich With Timna Tarr - Thursday, May 11 from 6-8
Log in and spend an evening with your crafty neighbors. Bring your portable handwork of choice - quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch, etc. - and enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers while you work on your project from the comfort of your own home.
Timna Tarr is a professional quilter and South Hadley resident whose work has been in numerous exhibits, books, and magazines.

Details to connect to this virtual meeting will be sent via email to registered participants. The event is limited to 8 people.

Needle Felt A Flower With Anna Sunschauer
Thursday May 18, 6-8pm
or Friday May 26, 3-5pm
Come learn the art of needle felting! Gaylord staff member and fiber artist Anna Sunschauer will teach you how to sculpt fluffy wool fiber into 3D objects using felting needles.

This is a beginner project. No prior needle felting experience is necessary, but it is recommended that all participants have good fine motor skills to avoid injury with the sharp needles.

This workshop is open to teens and adults ages 12 & up, and is limited to 8 participants per session. All necessary tools and materials will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

Register online at gaylordlibrary.org, by phone by calling 413-538-5047, or in-person by stopping by the circulation desk!

Bring Your Own Board Game
Thursday, May 25, at 6pm
Bring a board game (or card game) from home, and find friends to play here! Ages 10 -  adult.

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