Write to be understood, speak to be heard, READ to grow. (Lawrence Clark Powell) – Come grow with us! No sign up needed – all children 0-5 (and their caregivers) are welcome.

Dr. Atul Gawande's acclaimed bestseller, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, has started a national conversation about the deep flaws in our society's current treatment of people with serious illness and those who are facing end of life. Using Dr. Gawande's book as a springboard and drawing on the rich resources of Cooley Dickinson Health Care, local librarians and medical professionals will look closely at our goals for end-of-life care and being to plan how to bring about better outcomes for ourselves and our loved ones.  Discussion led by Cooley Dickinson Health Care professional. This is a project of libraries in Hampshire and Franklin Counties and Cooley Dickinson Health Care and is free and open to all. Copies of the book are available online or at the adult circulation desk.

Every Friday at 10 am. No sign ups needed. Our picture book area will be reserved for the littlest of our patrons to roll around (or practice standing) and meet eye to eye with their peers. All babies and their caregivers welcome. Free coffee for grownups (while it lasts).