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SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:We are here for tech help! Need help with your smart phone? Need help downloading or uploading anything? We can help! Drop in on Tech Day.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/tech-help-7/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T113000
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Rochelle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rochelle for fingerplays\, songs\, picture books\, and circle games for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/storytime-with-rochelle-26/
LOCATION:Picturebook Room
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T103000
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Rochelle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rochelle for fingerplays\, songs\, picture books\, and circle games for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/storytime-with-rochelle-25/
LOCATION:Picturebook Room
CATEGORIES:Kids
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T180000
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SUMMARY:DECEMBER EXHIBITION: Crochet Coral Reefs
DESCRIPTION:AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING DURING OPEN HOURS THIS DECEMBER. \n\n\n\nRicki Carroll\, 74 years young\, grew up in Englewood NJ\, went to The Boston Museum School and Tufts Univ.\, taught art for grades K-6 and moved to Ashfield in 1975. Carroll started the New England Cheese Making Supply Company in 1978\, gaining the status of “The Cheese Queen” in the process. \n\n\n\nCarroll has worn the hats of\, mother\, grandmother\, entrepreneur\, artist\, gardener\, Ashfield Park Commissioner\, event planner\, volunteer at Abbie’s School in Culebra\, PR. She has clowned in and decorated hospital rooms\, created art and played with her own cancer\, carved hearts on the outsides of her house\, hosted Village Harmony musical summer camps\, hosted many house concerts and written two books on cheese making. \n\n\n\nCarroll has been snorkeling in the waters off the island of Culebra for 45 years amidst the varieties of living coral. Over the years she has witnessed the death of the reefs\, broken and bleached corals and a decline in the number of fish and turtles from her earlier days there. \n\n\n\nDuring COVID she learned about the ‘Crochet Coral Reef’ project begun by Christine and Margaret Wertheim for the Institute for Figuring\, a project responding to Climate Change and the global community based on applied mathematics and evolutionary theory bringing people together from all over the world\, and taught herself how to crochet. \n\n\n\nCarroll invites her audience to look and think about what is happening in our world’s oceans and consider some of the actions being made to try to save them.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/december-exhibition-crochet-coral-reefs/
LOCATION:Neil Hammer Gallery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251028T172645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T151751Z
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SUMMARY:Meekins Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Meekins Book Club is a monthly program. We generally read compelling\, critically acclaimed\, recently published books.  \n\n\n\nOur current read is Endling by Maria Reva. Copies of our current book are available at Meekins. \n\n\n\nPlease call\, stop by or email meekinsbooks@cwmars.org for more information\, suggestions\, or to register for this month’s meeting. For mature readers.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/meekins-book-club-7/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251113T204209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T204254Z
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SUMMARY:The Poop Museum
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE/TIME \n\n\n\nThe Poop Museum is the place to come for those who are curious and have questions about poop\, and also\, if like Susie Maguire\, they LOVE poop\, and think it’s fascinating! \n\n\n\nSusie is a poop expert who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world. She has studied poop for years and loves nothing more than sharing her expansive knowledge of poop with the people of the world. \n\n\n\nAt The Poop Museum\, everyone learns many fantastic\, fabulous and fun facts about human\, animal and insect poop\, many of which truly amaze and surprise. \n\n\n\nJust a few of the poopers that visitors to the Poop Museum will meet\, include: \n\n\n\n\nThe world’s messiest pooper\n\n\n\nThe animal that has poop attack powers\n\n\n\nThe animal that uses poop as protection\n\n\n\nThe rainbow pooper\n\n\n\nThe animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long\n\n\n\n\nAt The Poop Museum\, everyone learns A LOT\, and some of the facts that are shared are mind blowing! But The Poop Museum is also full of laughter … because … well … our subject is poop and Susie has found a wonderful way to blend solid science\, with the hilarity that humans love\, when it comes to poop. So come and see us to learn and laugh and talk all about poop when The Poop Museum visits Meekins!
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/poop-museum/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251001T203716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T203717Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED - Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen following regular hours on Saturday\, November 29.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/closed-thanksgiving/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251104T165918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T165919Z
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SUMMARY:EARLY CLOSURE
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closing early today. We will be open from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Stop by and pick up your books before Thanksgiving!
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/early-closure/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251028T171429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171429Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Rochelle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rochelle for fingerplays\, songs\, picture books\, and circle games for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/storytime-with-rochelle-24/
LOCATION:Picturebook Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251007T142900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T144342Z
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SUMMARY:Meekins Market OPENS
DESCRIPTION:Everyone’s favorite Meekins Market is returning soon!  \n\n\n\nStarting on Saturday\, November 22\, 2025\, the traditional Meekins Market will run through December 20\, 2025. Available for browsing during open hours.  \n\n\n\nDonations from library friends and long-time Market enthusiasts have been coming in all year. Help make the Meekins’ very own special-in house tag sale a joyful success once again. Read more about the Meekins Market tradition on our blog.  \n\n\n\nThe Market tables in the hallway leading to the beautiful Bacon Rotunda are chock full\, with new things coming in every day. Children and adults will find lots of small\, and not so small\, inexpensive gifts to give friends and loved ones. Kids\, don’t know what to give your sisters\, brothers\, or cousins? Grandparents\, want something for the grandkids. Looking for an idea for your best friend\, but your budget is limited? Find it at Meekins Market. Most items are between $1 dollar and $10 dollars. Find stuffed animals\, games\, puzzles\, decorative objects\, household items\, scarves and mittens\, a sweater or two\, jewelry\, holiday items\, an occasional vintage surprise and much more. Think of it as the newest trend in recycling. Fun stuff @ a good deal! And you support your local library. \n\n\n\nDon’t forget to get and give the gift that keeps on giving—a library card. It is free and lasts a lifetime and is good for books\, magazines\, DVDs\, and CDs. It provides online access to movies\, audio books\, serves as a key to the virtual world\, and is a passport to all library programs and so much more. Seasonal books\, DVDs\, and CDs will be displayed all around the building—ready to be checked out too. \n\n\n\nCheck the website for our seasonal library programs\, including the annual holiday reading on December 14\, from 1:30-3 p.m.\, reading stories and sharing warm treats with friends and neighbors. In the spirit of the season\, bring a donation for the local Williamsburg Neighbors-Helping-Neighbors Pantry. Or add something to the warm clothing exchange basket in the library entry where you can also find something that suits you too. \n\n\n\nCome explore the Meekins Library in Williamsburg this holiday season. Stop by any time the library is open: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. \n\n\n\nFor more information call the library at 413-268-7472 or contact Daria D’Arienzo at ddarienzo@me.com or visit the Meekins Library online.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/meekins-market/
LOCATION:Bacon Rotunda
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251016T204850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T204850Z
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SUMMARY:Spice Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Each month\, pick up a “take-and-make” kit featuring a different herb or spice. This month\, we will be using allspice. \n\n\n\nBake\, cook\, and experiment with the featured spice at home! You can try one of the featured recipes\, check out a library cookbook\, or find one online. Bring a copy of your chosen recipe to our meeting. We will have one of the featured recipes available for sampling. \n\n\n\nSpice samples are available on a limited first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/spice-club-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251029T192935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T192936Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Help
DESCRIPTION:We are here for tech help! Need help with your smart phone? Need help downloading or uploading anything? We can help! Drop in on Tech Day. \n\n\n\nPlease note this program is taking place 1 week later than usual.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/tech-help-6/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251028T171332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171333Z
UID:22283-1763461800-1763465400@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Storytime with Rochelle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rochelle for fingerplays\, songs\, picture books\, and circle games for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/storytime-with-rochelle-23/
LOCATION:Picturebook Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251028T170358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T170815Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Reception: Greg Bodnar Fine Woodworking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reception featuring November’s featured artist\, woodworker Greg Bodnar.  \n\n\n\nBorn in New Jersey in 1957\, Greg worked as a carpenter for 10 years after graduating high school before going to Leeds Design Workshops and learning from master cabinet maker\, David Powell. He then apprenticed to Frank Klausz\, a master cabinet maker from Hungary. \n\n\n\nGreg won an honorary mention at the Quilts & Fine Woodworking show at the Pioneer Museum\, Colorado Springs\, won 1st prize in the contemporary furniture class at the Design in Wood competition at the San Diego County fair. He also won an honorary mention in the open carving class. He has been published in Current Work in the June 2001 edition of Fine Woodworking magazine. \n\n\n\nArtist Statement: As a young boy I grew up in the woods. I learned to love the forest\, building tree forts and bow and arrows. My reverence for the trees spills over into my work. I believe in the American Craftsmen. \n\n\n\nExhibit available for regular viewing during open hours.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/artist-reception-greg-bodnar-fine-woodworking/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20250924T193341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T193341Z
UID:20300-1763202600-1763209800@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Fall Fairy & Gnome Houses
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the library and create a whimsical home for a fairy or gnome using natural & upcycled materials! While supplies last.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/fall-fairy-gnome-houses/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251008T230000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T204538Z
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SUMMARY:Betsy-Dawn Williams with Josh Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Betsy-Dawn Williams & Josh Gordon feature a grab-bag of genre flavors including a mix of hippie-era rock & roll\, roots country\, bossa novas\, standards and jazz-pop. Original compositions and others are on the menu: homemade as well as “ready-made” by other musical composers.  \n\n\n\nBetsy-Dawn Williams – lead vocals & rhythm guitar – born and raised in North Carolina\, now calling the Valley home\, has two CD releases on the indie European roots music label\, El Toro Records. She was a founding member of the honkytonk band GIRL HOWDY\, and also led LI’L BEEDEE & THE DOO-RITES– a rockabilly\, roots rock n’ roll combo.    \n\n\n\nJosh Gordon – lead guitar – raised in the hills of Virginia\, has been part of the music scenes in Chicago as Lead guitarist with George Buford (Muddy Waters\, Jr.) in a long-running weekly gig at Chicago’s legendary Checkerboard Lounge\, in New York With Sam Andrew (of Big Brother & the Holding Company and Janis Joplin)\, with Frank Christian (guitarist/band leader of Nancy Griffith)\, the OK Club\, an all star band with members of Billy Joel’s and Joan Jett’s touring bands\, and in Nashville with CMA vocalist of the year Sara Evans.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/betsy-dawn-williams-with-josh-gordon/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Featured Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251001T202451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T203515Z
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SUMMARY:CLOSED - Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:The library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen following regular hours the next day\, Wednesday\, November 12.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/closed-veterans-day/
CATEGORIES:Everyone
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20250930T141209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T141209Z
UID:20696-1762700400-1762705800@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Yarnspinners
DESCRIPTION:Needleworkers knit\, crochet\, and chat. All are encouraged to attend this monthly program for experience\, instruction\, and inspiration. All needleworkers are welcome.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/yarnspinners-7/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251001T143025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T204248Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: The Poop Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Poop Museum is the place to come for those who are curious and have questions about poop\, and also\, if like Susie Maguire\, they LOVE poop\, and think it’s fascinating! \n\n\n\nSusie is a poop expert who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world. She has studied poop for years and loves nothing more than sharing her expansive knowledge of poop with the people of the world. \n\n\n\nAt The Poop Museum\, everyone learns many fantastic\, fabulous and fun facts about human\, animal and insect poop\, many of which truly amaze and surprise. \n\n\n\nJust a few of the poopers that visitors to the Poop Museum will meet\, include: \n\n\n\n\nThe world’s messiest pooper\n\n\n\nThe animal that has poop attack powers\n\n\n\nThe animal that uses poop as protection\n\n\n\nThe rainbow pooper\n\n\n\nThe animal that has to hold its poop ALL winter long\n\n\n\n\nAt The Poop Museum\, everyone learns A LOT\, and some of the facts that are shared are mind blowing! But The Poop Museum is also full of laughter … because … well … our subject is poop and Susie has found a wonderful way to blend solid science\, with the hilarity that humans love\, when it comes to poop. So come and see us to learn and laugh and talk all about poop when The Poop Museum visits Meekins!
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/the-poop-museum/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Featured Home,Kids
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251029T183156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T183156Z
UID:22361-1762453800-1762457400@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Open Circle Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Share and discuss poetry with other local enthusiasts!
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/open-circle-poetry-6/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251028T171148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T171148Z
UID:22281-1762252200-1762255800@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Storytime with Rochelle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rochelle for fingerplays\, songs\, picture books\, and circle games for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/storytime-with-rochelle-22/
LOCATION:Picturebook Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251028T165748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T145753Z
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SUMMARY:NOVEMBER EXHIBITION OPENS: Greg Bodnar Fine Woodworking
DESCRIPTION:AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING DURING OPEN HOURS THIS NOVEMBER. \n\n\n\nStop into the Neil Hammer Gallery to see the latest exhibit. This month\, our featured artist is local woodworker Greg Bodnar. \n\n\n\nBorn in New Jersey in 1957\, Greg worked as a carpenter for 10 years after graduating high school before going to Leeds Design Workshops and learning from master cabinet maker\, David Powell. He then apprenticed to Frank Klausz\, a master cabinet maker from Hungary. \n\n\n\nGreg won an honorary mention at the Quilts & Fine Woodworking show at the Pioneer Museum\, Colorado Springs\, won 1st prize in the contemporary furniture class at the Design in Wood competition at the San Diego County fair. He also won an honorary mention in the open carving class. He has been published in Current Work in the June 2001 edition of Fine Woodworking magazine. \n\n\n\nArtist Statement: As a young boy I grew up in the woods. I learned to love the forest\, building tree forts and bow and arrows. My reverence for the trees spills over into my work. I believe in the American Craftsmen. \n\n\n\nAvailable for viewing this November during open library hours. \n\n\n\nWe also invite you to join us for an artist reception on Saturday\, November 15\, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/november-exhibition-opens-greg-bodner-fine-woodworking/
LOCATION:Neil Hammer Gallery
CATEGORIES:Adults
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20251001T204152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T204153Z
UID:21176-1761933600-1761940800@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Meekins will be open on Halloween night\, immediately following the rag shag parade. Trick-or-Treaters and their families are encouraged to stop in. \n\n\n\nWarm up inside\, use the restroom\, and enjoy a cup of chili or other light refreshment. 
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/halloween-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Kids
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T143325Z
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SUMMARY:*CANCELED* Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. THIS SESSION WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE. \n\n\n\nChess is one of the great games of the world. It teaches sportsmanship\, cooperation\, improves self esteem\, and builds confidence. Playing chess exercises your brain. \n\n\n\nAndy Morris-Friedman will start from square one teaching beginning moves and will suggest strategies to help all skill levels. All ages are welcome to join. \n\n\n\nChildren in 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/chess-club-13/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20250910T194808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T194809Z
UID:20237-1761647400-1761651000@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Storytime with Rochelle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rochelle for fingerplays\, songs\, picture books\, and circle games for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/storytime-with-rochelle-21/
LOCATION:Picturebook Room
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20250910T203347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T203219Z
UID:20263-1761588000-1761591600@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Meekins Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Meekins Book Club is a monthly program. We generally read compelling\, critically acclaimed\, recently published books. Our read for October is The Antidote by Karen Russell. Copies of our current book are available at Meekins. \n\n\n\nPlease call\, stop by or email meekinsbooks@cwmars.org for more information\, suggestions\, or to register for this month’s meeting. For mature readers.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/meekins-book-club-6/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20250825T201423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T181315Z
UID:20132-1761395400-1761400800@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Pick Up the Pen: Start Your Writing Practice
DESCRIPTION:Join author Lara Tupper for this writing workshop. Learn practical tips and easy prompts that will allow you to develop a writing routine and complete your writing project. No prior writing experience necessary. Please bring a notebook\, a pen and any writing tools that serve you best. All adults are welcome to participate. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is free to attend but space is limited. Please register in advance by sending a message here. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Williamsburg Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/pick-up-the-pen-start-your-writing-practice/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Featured Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20250917T193337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T193338Z
UID:20291-1761233400-1761238800@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Painted Rock Monsters
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library to create your very own rock monster! Keep it as a friend\, or place outside to share your creation with the world. We’ll provide all the materials to help make your monster vision come to life! All ages welcome.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/painted-rock-monsters/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Kids
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20250930T203006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T173242Z
UID:21057-1761157800-1761163200@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Echoes of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Echoes in Nature is a poetry and music project exploring six natural sites across Hampshire County. \n\n\n\nJoin singer-songwriter Jess Martin and poet-naturalist Kim Hoff for an evening of music & poetry that celebrate each landscape\, fostering community connection and environmental stewardship. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Williamsburg Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/echoes-of-nature/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Featured Home
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T125143
CREATED:20250926T185716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T185717Z
UID:20544-1761062400-1761067800@meekins-library.org
SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Chess is one of the great games of the world. It teaches sportsmanship\, cooperation\, improves self esteem\, and builds confidence. Playing chess exercises your brain. \n\n\n\nAndy Morris-Friedman will start from square one teaching beginning moves and will suggest strategies to help all skill levels. All ages are welcome to join. \n\n\n\nChildren in 3rd grade and below must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://meekins-library.org/event/chess-club-12/
LOCATION:Hawks-Hayden Community Room
CATEGORIES:Adults,Everyone,Kids
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meekins-library.org/wp-content/uploads/chess.png
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