Women of the Swift River Valley
The Swift River Valley holds many stories of strength and hope in which women are at the heart. Join DCR Quabbin staff member Nancy Huntington as she introduces us to some of these great and often surprising women whose lives have left an indelible mark on the Valley, and in some cases, the nation. This […]
Life Story Writing for Seniors
Join COA member, Nancy Rose Weeber, and other Pelham seniors in the Ramsdell Room at Pelham Library on Friday mornings, beginning September 15, for a chance to review your life so far, to recall highlights, anecdotes, and joys, to remember the people and events that have influenced you, and to tell your story in your […]
Playful Engineers with Jay Mankita
In this hands-on, STEM-themed workshop, teaching artist Jay Mankita brings his traveling makerspace and all materials required for kids (ages 5 & up) and families to build their own artful mechanisms - specifically, linkages and mechanical automata. Participants construct one or more mechanisms of their own. Jay shows simple methods for making paper levers, wire […]
CONCERT: “Lock Me in Delight” with Graham Christian and Libby Maxey
Join us for an afternoon of music featuring the music of Aaron Copland, Benjamin Britten, Ned Rorem, Dominick Argento, and others, performed by Libby Maxey, soprano and Graham Christian on the piano. Refreshments will be served.
Book Group & Author Talk: “In the Shadow of the Dam”
The next title for the Pelham Book Group is "In the Shadow of the Dam: The aftermath of the Mill River Flood of 1874" by Elizabeth M. Sharpe. We are thrilled to welcome the author for a Q & A session during this month's meeting. All are welcome and copies are available at the desk.
CLOSED: Veterans Day
Pelham Library 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, United StatesPelham Tales of Woe
Pelham Library 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, United StatesOral histories and local news clippings provide vivid accounts of past rural life, including misfortunes. Hear an account of a Pelham school fire in the firsthand words of its accidental perpetrator; learn of a tragic family dispute; and find out about several weather-related aftermaths in town. These events help us to understand how our forebears […]
Dementia Friends Information Session
Pelham Library 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, United StatesAttend this info session with Kirsten Krieger, RN to learn simple things you can do to make a difference in your community: Learn what dementia is, what it's like to live with it, and some tips for communicating with people living with dementia. This event is co-sponsored by the Pelham Council on Aging.
Film and Discussion: “Life With Bill: A New Model for Aging”
Pelham Library 2 South Valley Road , Pelham, MA, United States“At ninety two my dad came to live with us. I had no idea how it would transform my life.” Life with Bill is a one-hour performance of stories and music with local author and speaker Nick Kachulis that speaks to the value and vibrancy of our older years. A heartfelt tale of taking care […]