Reading is a foundational skill, critical to future learning and to exercising our democratic freedoms. Intellectual freedom is the right of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Today, this freedom to read is threatened by organized movements seeking to bring national culture wars to local library […]
Eliza Moser Fine Art Studio & Gallery is a multifaceted space for the creation, display, sale, and instruction of fine art. The Studio portion of the business offers art instruction in the form of weekly classes, one-day workshops, private lessons, paint nights, and special events. The Gallery portion operates to display the artist’s work, which […]
Outdoor Yoga Class ~ All levels welcome! Designed to help rest and calm that includes breathing, gentle flowing movements, and basic balancing postures. Bring your own mat. Straps, blocks, and blankets are welcome if you have them, but not necessary. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the class into Serenity Yoga & […]
Started in 2012, Out of the Ark was created to educate people of all ages about wildlife and promote conservation efforts worldwide. Our team of conservationists believe that people want to save the things they love, have interacted with, and truly understand. We are a veteran owned and operated family business. Our programs offer a […]
Stop over to the South Hadley Board & Brush tent/table to learn what they do in their workshops, see some sample projects and paint a stenciled wooden pumpkin free of charge while supplies last.
Come for a photo op in the Barbie Box! Tower Theaters will be showcasing their locally grown, Pioneer Valley Popcorn and have a few other theater favorites like Caramel Corn and Specialty Candy for sale. Information on Private Events, On-Screen Advertising and upcoming Special Events and Movies will be available, as well as giveaways and […]
At Showcase, South Hadley resident Eric Weiss from Homeslice Puppetry, will be sharing his art of puppet building. He will show off many of his puppet creations and give you an inside look at how they are made and work and answer any questions that he can about his work. He will give you a […]
* Located at The Western Mass Puppet Guild Tent *
DazzleDay Artists have been adding whimsy and sparkle to celebrations since 2009! Our team of artists was born out of our mobile creative enrichment company, ART-ventures for Kids, which delivers art education via after school and summer art programs, as well as arts and craft parties for birthdays. Most importantly, all our DazzleDay entertainers take […]
* Located at The Western Mass Puppet Guild Tent *
Started in 2012, Out of the Ark was created to educate people of all ages about wildlife and promote conservation efforts worldwide. Our team of conservationists believe that people want to save the things they love, have interacted with, and truly understand. We are a veteran owned and operated family business. Our programs offer a […]
Olive Benito is a musical theater performer and Klezmer vocalist, studying Yiddish language and Ethnomusicology at Mount Holyoke College and through the Yiddish Book Center. She is excited to share some lively Yiddish folk songs with the South Hadley community. With translations and transliterated lyrics available, the audience will be invited to learn a few […]
* Located at The Western Mass Puppet Guild Tent *
Members of the South Hadley community and beyond are invited to join the Mount Holyoke College Astronomy Department for an open house! The event is held at 9:00pm-11:00pm at Williston Observatory on Jewett Lane in South Hadley, across the street from the main gates of MHC campus. This event will be held rain or shine. […]
The walk will start at the library, proceed down Canal Street, turn up Maple to Taylor, then to North Main. From there we cross over to Lathrop to Crescent and back to North Main. We continue down North Main to the Firehouse Museum for a water break. Then back up to the library to the […]
Featuring The Claire Arenius Trio with Ronald Smith and Jo Sallins Get your tickets to the Jazz Brunch HERE. Tickets $30 (Children 12 and under $20) BRUNCH MENU catered by Iona's Kitchen: Chicken & Waffles Bananas Foster French Toast Eggs Benedict Scrambled eggs Sausage & bacon Green salad Fruit salad Cheese & crackers Bread tray […]
At Showcase, South Hadley resident Eric Weiss from Homeslice Puppetry, will be sharing his art of puppet building. He will show off many of his puppet creations and give you an inside look at how they are made and work and answer any questions that he can about his work. He will give you a […]
Location: Library Patio next to Community Room Started in 2012, Out of the Ark was created to educate people of all ages about wildlife and promote conservation efforts worldwide. Our team of conservationists believe that people want to save the things they love, have interacted with, and truly understand. We are a veteran owned and […]
Visit the Artisan Village on October 8th from 12-5pm, next to the famous Old Firehouse Museum, where there will be local artists/vendors selling a selection of handcrafted items and artwork. Find a treasure or two and support local artists and small businesses. And enjoy the music while you’re there!
The Firehouse Museum, located in South Hadley Falls on North Main Street and operated by the South Hadley Historical Society, presents the community's long history and commemorates the firefighters who have served the community for decades. This facility is itself a historical landmark as it served the community from 1899 to 1973. Housed in the […]
Location: Library Community Room Michelle Kostek has been an educator in South Hadley for the past 14 years, working with preschoolers, students, young adults and everything in between! She loves sharing folk songs with all ages, but especially children’s music groups, as she encourages them to sing along, move to the music and enjoy the […]
DazzleDay Artists have been adding whimsy and sparkle to celebrations since 2009! Our team of artists was born out of our mobile creative enrichment company, ART-ventures for Kids, which delivers art education via after school and summer art programs, as well as arts and craft parties for birthdays. Most importantly, all our DazzleDay entertainers take […]
Location: Library Community Room Code.org® is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn Computer Science. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more […]
Location: Library Patio next to Community Room Started in 2012, Out of the Ark was created to educate people of all ages about wildlife and promote conservation efforts worldwide. Our team of conservationists believe that people want to save the things they love, have interacted with, and truly understand. We are a veteran owned and […]
