Day of the Dead

Week of October 27

During this annual tradition, Meekins puts together an altar which gathers together photographs, mementos, favorite foods, candles, and flowers in memory of lost loved ones. Everyone is welcome to add your special person to the Meekins shrine. Please bring memorial items during the week of October 27.

A day of the dead shrine in the Black Reading Room at Meekins.

 

Chess Club

Tuesday, October 22, 6:00-7:30pm

Stop into Meekins on Tuesday evenings to play some chess! All ages and skill levels are welcome.

A variety of black and white chess pieces

 

Meekins Book Club

Monday, October 28, 6:00 PM

The Island of Missing Trees BookcoverThe Meekins Book Club is a monthly program. We generally read compelling, critically acclaimed, recently published books. Our current read is The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. Copies of our current book are available at Meekins.

Please call, stop by or email meekinsbooks@cwmars.org for more information, suggestions, or to register for this month's meeting. For mature readers.

Halloween Celebration

Thursday, October 31, 6:00 P.M.

Don't forget to visit Meekins this Halloween! Families can stop by and enjoy a not-so-spooky craft and light refreshments. Trick-or-treaters & costumes are encouraged!

A smiling Jack-o-Lantern

 

Memoir Writing: What's Your Story?

Saturday, October 26, 12:30 - 2:00 PM

A drawing of a green fountain pen near a pile of papers.Join us for this writing workshop led by Lara Tupper. We all have stories to tell. Pick up the pen and get started in this guided workshop with simple writing prompts.

Learn practical tips for sustaining a writing habit you can stick with and enjoy. No prior writing experience necessary. All adults are welcome to attend.

Registration required. Call us at 413-268-7472, email us at meekins@cwmars.org, or stop by the desk to sign up. 

 

 

Art Exhibition: In Memoriam

Reception: Sunday, October 20, 2:00 P.M.

Man smiling in front of a burning building with branches in the foreground.The October exhibit in the Neil Hammer Gallery will be photos in honor of (and by) Harry Abraham who passed away in December of 2022, brother of Williamsburg resident, Judith Abraham.

Harry was the director of educational media for the national Fire Prevention Association. He was also an avid photographer of the natural world. He had a keen eye for birds and dragonflies and also loved geometric patterns and portraiture.

The reception will be held on Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 P.M.

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