Dalton Free Public Library

In this workshop participants will learn to practice loving-kindness meditation and design mini affirmation cards. This 1-hour workshop will be led by Amanda Raymond, who is the founder of One Life. Live It. and is also a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Ayurvedic Health Counselor & Kripalu Yoga Instructor. Space is limited. Registration is required. To sign up call 413-684-6112 or email us. For more information visit www.MyOneLifeLiveIt.com

Join us for our next monthly “Grown Up Craft Night.” All supplies are provided, you just need to show up! February’s Craft: Paint Brush Gnomes - Participants will create an adorable gnome using a paint brush, paint, cloth, ribbon and other materials. 🎨 Space is limited, so registration is required. To sign up, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

“Curious Writers” meet at the library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm - 8pm. We will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on: Getting settled and acquainted Writing goals for the session One hour of concentrated writing Recap Bring your laptop, journal, pen, and paper. At this time, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Anyone is welcome to come! For more information, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

Join Certified Yoga Instructor Dylan Lundgren for an evening of Reiki, movement and guided meditation. Whether it’s a life circumstance or accumulation of normal daily stressors, we could all use some rejuvenation. Using a combination of reiki (soothing and appropriate touch-with permission), movement (yoga), and meditation, this evening will leave you feeling relaxed and restored to a sense of peace and well-being. Participants need to bring their own yoga mat and are welcome to bring any other items to make them comfortable (Pillow, blanket, yoga blocks, etc.) Space is limited and registration is required. To sign up, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

Professor Plum invites you to join him at the Dalton Library for an Evening Reading Hour in celebration of the Adult Reading Challenge. If you have been saying to yourself, “I should read more…,” this is your chance for dedicated quiet hour of reading. Bring a book or check one out when you get here. 5:30pm - 6pm: Pour a cup of tea and select your book. (Or bring your own!) 6pm - 7pm: Settle in for quiet reading time. If you stay for the WHOLE hour, you’ll receive a ticket for a chance to win one of the Reading Challenge Baskets! RSVP is appreciated, but not required! Call 413684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

“Curious Writers” meet at the library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm - 8pm. We will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on: Getting settled and acquainted Writing goals for the session One hour of concentrated writing Recap Bring your laptop, journal, pen, and paper. At this time, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Anyone is welcome to come! For more information, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

The Dalton Library is offering a peer group for people who have lost a spouse or life partner and are seeking conversation and encouragement as they move forward. If you have any questions or want more information, email dalton@cwmars.org or call 413-684-6112 and ask for Janet.

In honor of the theme of this year’s Adult Reading Challenge, The Dalton Library will be screening Clue (1985) . This hilarious cult classic based on the Parker Bros. board game stars Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, and Lesley Ann Warren. Doors open at 2:30pm. Come dress as one of the six suspects and receive a ticket for a chance to win one of the Reading Challenge Baskets! RSVP is appreciated, but not required! Call 413684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

Ever wanted to be part of book club, but for films? Are you a 20-something movie lover? Join our monthly movie discussion group on the last Monday of each month! We will select a film for participants to watch on their own in advance and then we’ll gather at the library to discuss what you thought. February’s Pick: Arrival : Stop by the library to pick up a copy on DVD or stream it for free with your library card on Kanopy. Registration is appreciated but not required. Call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org If you would like to suggest a movie, email dalton@cwmars.org About the film: Arrival is a 2016 American science fiction drama film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Eric Heisserer, based on the 1998 novella "Story of Your Life" by Ted Chiang. The film stars Amy Adams as Louise Banks, a linguist enlisted by the United States Army to discover how to communicate with extraterrestrials who have arrived on Earth, before tensions lead to war. Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, and Michael Stuhlbarg appear in supporting roles.

Berkshire Clean Air Project is a new regional monitoring initiative coordinated by Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, that will install air quality sensors in Dalton and other Berkshire communities. BRPC will be at the library to share information about the project. Stop by and learn practical tips to breath easy! There will be free handouts and resources about DIY indoor air filter options. You can enter a free raffle to win an Air Purifier! The Berkshire Clean Air Project is funded by the EPA.

“Curious Writers” meet at the library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm - 8pm. We will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on: Getting settled and acquainted Writing goals for the session One hour of concentrated writing Recap Bring your laptop, journal, pen, and paper. At this time, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Anyone is welcome to come! For more information, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

Join our Monthly Book Discussion. February’s Pick: North Woods by Daniel Mason The next meeting of our Monthly Book Discussion Group will be on Thursday, February 26 at 1pm. Come by the library to grab a copy of this book in regular print, large print or audiobook. All are welcome to attend (even if you haven't read the book!!) No registration is required.

In January 2026, Laurie joined a two-week cycling tour of Cuba organized by Intrepid Traveler, an experience global tour operator. With a group of 13 fellow travelers, she explored the island in a comfortable, air conditioned bus, biking 25 - 30 miles each day. Cycling allowed her to immerse herself in Cuba's breathtaking landscapes, rugged mountains, protected biospheres, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, white sand beaches, dynamic street culture and historic sites. Join us for a slide show and stories of her travels. All are welcome. No registration required!

Join our monthly Knitting & Crochet Circle on the first Thursday of each month. All are welcome. No need to register. Just gather up your yarn and needles and come on down!

From Nancy Drew to The Da Vinci Code , mysteries capture our innate curiosity and enable us to sharpen problem solving skills and boost focus. Plus, they’re just fun! This interactive writing workshop introduces mystery lovers to the art and craft of mystery writing through guided journaling, group sharing, and some useful mystery-writing tools. We’ll explore techniques like how to plant clues and red herrings, what it means to build suspense, and the importance of crafting satisfying endings that both surprise and resonate with readers. Join the fun with fellow community members in a welcoming and inclusive space. No writing experience necessary. Space is limited. Registration required. Call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

Join us for our next monthly “Grown Up Craft Night.” All supplies are provided, you just need to show up! March’s Craft: Watercolor Tag Books - Make your own bound watercolor tag book. Led by local artist Lisa Swigart, this craft is perfect for anyone wanting to experiment with watercolor paints or a painter wanting to get out of a painting slump. No experience is necessary. 🎨 Space is limited, so registration is required. To sign up, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org

Kathleen uses poetic yet accessible language to guide you through the ancient practice of yoga nidra, a deeply relaxing and restorative meditation. All you need to do is listen. This program will include gentle chair-based movements and a prompt for optional journaling after the practice. Participants are welcome to bring a yoga mat if they prefer to use one for the practice. Space is limited, so registration is required. To sign up, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org Yoga nidra is a type of meditation practice originating from ancient India, commonly known as "yogic sleep." It is a contemplative practice that involves following guided prompts while sitting or lying in a comfortable position through various stages of relaxation, short breathing exercises, and visualization. The practice aims to induce a state of deep relaxation and meditation, similar to the liminal state between waking and sleeping. This state can provide numerous physical, emotional, and mental benefits, such as reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, enhancing creativity, and promoting well-being. In this state, you may experience a sense of timelessness, expansiveness, and interconnectedness. Kathleen Kraft is a Kripalu-certified yoga therapist who has been teaching yoga for twelve years. She is also a poet and writer. Her chapbook is called "Fairview Road," and her articles, essays and poems have appeared in many publications, including Yoga International, Embodied Resilience Through Yoga , and What They Bring: The Poetry of Migration and Immigration

Join Lara Tupper of Swift Ink Stories for a workshop on crafting your story and getting it down on paper. Grab a notebook and a pen and come on down. Space is limited, so registration is require. To sign up, call 413-684-6112 or email dalton@cwmars.org