Welcome to Paige Memorial Library! Come visit us and see all we have to offer. We provide books, DVDs, audio books, computer access, printing/copying service, free WiFi, reference assistance, and so much more to anyone who comes through our doors. We offer a variety of events for children and adults throughout the year. Please visit us, borrow a book and perhaps buy one at our ONGOING BOOK SALE!
Paige Memorial Library
87 Petersham Road, Hardwick, MA P O Box 413
413-477-6704 director.paigelibrary@gmail.com
Patrons!
The parking lot in front of the Paige Memorial Library will be repaved within the next few weeks.
We look forward to this improvement, but apologize for any inconvenience it may cause.
The DPW will try to do the work when we are closed, but there may be a time when you cannot park in front of the library.
We plan to be open our normal operating hours. You may use Goddard Park next to the library or the church parking lot across the street. We are grateful to the church for this privilege. Please do not park on the main road, Route 32A.
Thank you.
Trail of Treats in Hardwick October 31st from 5:30 to 8:30
Come to the
from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
IF YOU DARE!!!
Nov 3 at 1:00 PM, Saturday
Heritage Apple Talk
Join Francis Martin, Heritage Orchardist at the Emily Dickinson Orchard in Amherst
view and taste samples of actual Heritage varieties of apples
Through stories of current management of the Emily Dickinson Orchard at the Dickinson Museum in Amherst and of bringing back to production two orchards, Mr. Martin will lead you through the history of apples in the World and in the U.S.
Heritage apples to include rare varieties such as Tolman Sweet, Black Oxford, Roxbury Russet, Lady, etc.
November 6 at 6:00 PM, Tuesday
Come tour Alaska with Peter Schmid as he shares pictures and stories of his recent trip to Alaska.
If you cannot make the trip to our 49th state, then come hear of Peter’s excellent adventure!
Book Club meets November 13 at 2:00 PM. Come enjoy the exchange of ideas!
Friends of the Paige
Memorial Library
Join the Friends of the Paige Memorial Library
We LOVE our Friends!!!
Next meeting: November 13 at 6 PM
at the Paige Memorial Library
87 Petersham Rdoad
Come with ideas and enthusiasm
Thank you for participating in the Hardwick Fair-y Town
Come pick up your beautiful houses and take them home.
They were well appreciated!
PAIGE MEMORIAL LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Paige Memorial Library hosted a summer reading program for adults as well as children this year with the added incentive of winning a prize! Adult Patrons, we are extending the raffle to August 30. Come for a tea party and awards of wonderful gifts, just for reading!!!
We had ice cream sundaes provided by Eagle Hill School. Thank you, so much!
We ALL had fun!
Come to borrow books and movies. Come explore the toys, games and puppets.
Visit the Maker Space on the lower level for art for all ages
We are here for you!
Come in and be creative!
Participating in creative activities has been shown to improve our cognitive skills and create a confident and optimistic attitude.
Computer Users’ Workshop – Are you interested? When shall we meet?
Let’s explore how to use your technology! Come help us develop this group which will meet at the Paige … participants will choose when to meet and what the topics will be. If you have a laptop or iPad, bring it.
Sharing with others in groups reduces anxiety, improves self-esteem, and helps members’ sense of overall well-being. Where else can you accomplish that, enjoy the company of some very interesting people, and learn something new?
Paige Memorial Library, 87 Petersham Road, Hardwick, MA 01037
413-477-6704 director.paigelibrary@gmail.com
FUNdamentals of Art – Thursday evenings 5 to 7 pm.
Come join a fun group of people who love to explore art materials and experiences, to increase your understanding and appreciation of making art, and to appreciate art as recreation and relaxation. Many people have unfinished projects at home and materials which need to be dusted off and used again. These will be drop in workshops. Observers are welcome. You can even bring another activity, like knitting, to do while interacting with the group, but participants are responsible for their supplies. When possible, tools will be provided and shared, depending on the activity and the number of participants.
Thursdays 5 to 7 PM
Story and Toys Play Group at Paige Memorial Library, 87 Petersham Road, Hardwick, Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Moms, bring your babies, your toddlers and your preschoolers. It is a nice way to socialize with other mothers and for children to meet new friends. Paige has some delightful interactive toys, doll houses and building blocks and plenty of books. Bring your own snack.
We ALL have fun at Paige!!!
COME SEE WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT PAIGE!!
Drop in whenever we are open to write a letter on the computer, explore the Internet, copy a document, take out an audio book, or a movie on DVD.
Do you have technology questions? Bring in your laptop, cell phone or tablet and see if we can help you get a step higher on your climb on the ladder of learning.
