Wilbraham Public Library
Upcoming Events
WFOL Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
VIRTUAL: Expert Strategies When Unemployment Strikes Midlife
Discover successful strategies that workers who experienced long-term unemployment can use to piece their well-being back together.
Great Decisions
Weekly meeting for Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
VIRTUAL: The Art Spy
Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
VIRTUAL: Mermaids, Medicine & 400 Yrs of Black Women’s Magic
The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine & 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic tells the stories of women who continued their practices & worship and passed down their traditions.
VIRTUAL: Sally Snowman, the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light
Sally Snowman, Ph.D., Keeper of Boston Light 2003-2023, is an educator, author, and historian who will discuss Boston Light, the first established Light Station in colonial America.
Story Art
Build creativity and literacy skills with Ms. Jen!
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology questions.
Teen Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Party!
Teens will learn to paint "Neon Jellyfish" with glow-in-the-dark paint and step-by-step instruction from Erin of Paint Sip Fun.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly on the third Tuesday of each month in the Brooks Room, Wilbraham Public Library
WPL Board of Trustees Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Paint Sip Fun
Learn how to paint "Cardinal in Birch Forest" with instruction from Erin of Paint Sip Fun!
Great Decisions
Weekly meeting for Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Evening Book Discussion
A monthly book discussion facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Kids ages 3 & up can drop off their stuffed animals to sleepover in the library! The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and teens facilitate this annual event!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Kids ages 3 & up can drop off their stuffed animals to sleepover in the library! The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and teens facilitate this annual event!
Adult Crafternoon
Join us to learn how to create some lavender salt scrub.
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology questions.
Reverse Coloring
Try reverse coloring, the practice of drawing lines over vibrant, pre-colored images instead of traditional coloring within the lines.
Pre-K Pals
A playgroup for children ages 2-5 with their families!
History Book Club
Monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. Books are available to pick up at the Service Desk; new comers are always welcome.
VIRTUAL: (how to avoid) Death in Glacier National Park
Death in Glacier National Park: Stories of Accidents & Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent by Randi Minetor explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilder...
Grow, Play, Learn
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
VIRTUAL: Smithson’s Gamble:Behind the World’s Largest Museum
Smithson's Gamble follows the fascinating growth of the world's largest museum and research complex, revealing how the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation's developing identity.
VIRTUAL: Job Search Assessments: Working From The Inside Out
Ed Lawrence, the founder and principal of Getstart-ed, will discuss why companies use assessments; what they really want to learn; and how you can best prepare for them.
Great Decisions
Weekly meeting for Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Classics Book Discussion
Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
VIRTUAL: Burglary At The Louvre: How Can Writers Top This?
The Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent recent jewel robbery at the Louvre and discuss how they have used the same elements in their books.
Graphic Novel Book Club
February book selection: The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
Story Art
Pathways for Parents
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology questions.
Pre-K Pals
A playgroup for children ages 2-5 with their families!
Book Worms
A book club for kids reading chapter books who want to explore new titles in a small-group setting.
Grow, Play, Learn
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
Booked for Lunch Discussion Group
The daytime monthly book discussion group facilitated by Library Director Melissa Harter. New members always welcome!
Teen Cake Canvas & Cocoa
TBD
VIRTUAL: Humor, Heart, and Rural Stories with Michael Perry
Join us in conversation with author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of works encapsulates the magic of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them.
Great Decisions
Weekly meeting for Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Music and Movement
Multi-sensory and exploration
Erin Go Bragh: Songs From and About Ireland
Join musician and instrumentalist David Polansky for a lively selection of songs from and about Ireland.
Grow, Play, Learn
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
WFOL Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
VIRTUAL: AMA with Resume & LinkedIn Coach Virginia Franco
Virginia Franco, founder of Virginia Franco Resumes, will hold an AMA ("Ask Me Anything") for job seekers. She welcomes any questions about resumes and LinkedIn writing.
Teen Henna
TBD
VIRTUAL: Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams
Learn how to harness your dreams to improve your sleep and health with dream engineer Dr. Michelle Carr, Director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in the Center for Advanced Sleep Medicine.
Great Decisions
Weekly meeting for Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Chill with Choo Choo Charlie! Drop-in with a Therapy Dog
Stop by the Brooks Room on the 2nd Thursday of the month to visit a certified therapy dog!
VIRTUAL: Book Portals & Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
acclaimed author Kate Quinn discusses her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?
Music and Movement
Multi-sensory and exploration
Saturday Toddler Time
This event is geared towards the children of working parents and guardians who are unable to attend our weekday programming. Walking children under 4 and their adult are invited!
Pre-K Pals
A playgroup for children ages 2-5 with their families!
Teen Advisory Board
Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
Grow, Play, Learn
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly on the third Tuesday of each month in the Brooks Room, Wilbraham Public Library
WPL Board of Trustees Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees.
Great Decisions
Weekly meeting for Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Evening Book Discussion
A monthly book discussion facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell
K-3 Crafternoon
Storytime and a craft: the theme for March is dragons!
Music and Movement
Multi-sensory and exploration
Diamond Art Magnets
Create a sparkling magnet!
Pre-K Pals
A playgroup for children ages 2-5 with their families!
History Book Club
Monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. Books are available to pick up at the Service Desk; new comers are always welcome.
VIRTUAL: Matthew Algeo Discusses New York's Secret Subway
Author Matthew Algeo will discuss his newest book, New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit.
Grow, Play, Learn
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
Teen Clay Gnomes
TBD
Great Decisions
Weekly meeting for Great Decisions, America’s largest discussion program on world affairs.
Classics Book Discussion
Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Graphic Novel Book Club
March book selection: TBD
Music and Movement
Multi-sensory and exploration
Last Day for Drop-off: Spring Sports Swap
The Spring Sports Swap is a chance for families to donate and shop for gently used youth sports equipment for spring-season sports.
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology questions.
Spring Sports Swap
The Spring Sports Swap is a chance for families to donate and shop for gently used youth sports equipment for spring-season sports.
Pre-K Pals
A playgroup for children ages 2-5 with their families!
Veggie Gardening for Beginners
No experience. No problem. Get some tips from a pro and grow healthy, tasty vegetables from your own backyard.
VIRTUAL: The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto (Take Two)
Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers.
Grow, Play, Learn
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
Learn to Crochet for Teens
Teens will be taught an introduction to crochet, including basic stitches with a beginner-friendly pattern.
Great Decisions RAIN DATE
Rain date for Great Decisions series.
Cookbook Club
Meets the first Wednesday of every other month. Participants will make and share dishes from the month’s selected cookbook.
Story Art
Build creativity and literacy skills with Ms. Jen!
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology questions.
Saturday Toddler Time
This event is geared towards the children of working parents and guardians who are unable to attend our weekday programming. Walking children under 4 and their adult are invited!
Pre-K Pals
A playgroup for children ages 2-5 with their families!
The Six Pillars of Brain Health
Learn about the six pillars of brain health with Steve Lanning, AARP MA Speakers Bureau Volunteer.
Grow, Play, Learn
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
Booked for Lunch Discussion Group
The daytime monthly book discussion group facilitated by Library Director Melissa Harter. New members always welcome!
LEGO® Club
New monthly program for ages 5+
Chill with Choo Choo Charlie! Drop-in with a Therapy Dog
Stop by the Brooks Room on the 2nd Thursday of the month to visit a certified therapy dog!
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology questions.
Pre-K Pals
A playgroup for children ages 2-5 with their families!
Teen Advisory Board
Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.
Sourdough Starter Workshop
Back by popular demand! Learn how to make, maintain, and store a sourdough starter. Plus, all attendees will receive some sourdough starter!
Grow, Play, Learn
Storytime curriculum and themed play activities.
WFOL Board Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.
VIRTUAL: On Writing Action-Packed Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 of the bestselling Pike Logan series.
Evening Book Discussion
A monthly book discussion facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell
VIRTUAL: Meaning Through Uncertainty with Alex Hutchinson
Alex Hutchinson dives headfirst into a fascinating and provocative new field of research, examining how exploration is a fundamental part of what makes us human.
K-3 Crafternoon
Storytime and a craft
Story Art
Build creativity and literacy skills with Ms. Jen!
Drop-In Tech Help with WMA Students
Student volunteers from WMA will assist with technology questions.
