On Saturday April 2, we showed the movie, The World According to Monsanto. We had a good number of people attend and they got a special treat! We were able to show the movie on our new 72" screen, using a projector which runs from a computer. New speakers rounded out the set-up so we can proudly say we now have a proper movie theater setting. A set of comfortable new chairs add to the experience.
Our next movie is The Lion in Winter showing April 14 at 7:oopm. We hope to make our movie nights more attractive to more people by adjusting time of day and day of the week, so if you have a preference, please let us know at the library. Coming attractions will include some of the newest films available. Put your selection on our queue!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Movie on Saturday
Saturday April 2 at 4:00pm, the Worthington Library will host the movie, The World According to Monsanto. This is a movie which investigates the many questions surrounding genetically modified foods and seeds and their ubiquitous but unrecognized presence in our lives. Following the film, there will be a question and answer session by Ed Stockman of Plainfield.
This program is part of our study of The Omnivore's Dilemma and is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
This program is part of our study of The Omnivore's Dilemma and is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
MAPLE DAY AND MORE
The Worthington Library would like to invite you to join us for a celebration of MAPLE DAY. We encourage you to enjoy yourself at our local sugar houses on Saturday March 26. The sugar houses are listed below with their hours of operation. Tell them the library sent you!
High Hopes Farm Sugar House
Karen and Brian Rowe
11232 Huntington Road
413 238 5919
Sat and Sun: 7:00AM – 2:00PM
http://highhopesmaple.com/
Justamere Tree Farm
JP and Marion Welch
Patterson Road
413 238 5902
https://justameretreefarm.com/
The Red Bucket Sugar Shack
LeAnn and Jeff Mason
584 KinneBrook Road
413 238 7710
Sat: 8:00AM – 2:00PM
Sun: 8:00AM – 3:00PM
Snowshoe Farm
David Gage and Paul Sena
151 Buffington Hill Road
413 238 5922
OPEN HOUSE: 2:00PM – 4:00PM
Free hot dogs and 2 new maple soda flavors
Windy Hill
Jerry Mollison
Sam Hill Road
413 238 5378
Sat and Sun: 8:00AM – 3:00PM
Call for extended hours
After you have eaten your fill of delicious pancakes and local maple syrup, head for the Cummington Community House where Sarah Stockwell-Arthen is presenting the Earth Hour Concert beginning with a Kid’s Dance at 5:00pm, a potluck at 6:00pm and Sarah’s concert at 7:30. Lights go out for an hour at 8:30 to celebrate Earth Hour around the world – bring a candle in a jar! If you have been attending the Library’s events related to Michael Pollan’s Omnivore’s Dilemma, you know how wonderful a performer she is!
On Sunday, March 27 at 2 PM, a video titled "KARIN AND BOB COOK: SURVIVING
INDEPENDENTLY IN A MODERN WORLD" will be shown publicly for the first time
at the Worthington Historical Society. This tribute to the Cooks is part of the WHS's
ongoing oral history project. It was created by Helen and Ed Pelletier of Berkshire Hills
Productions, and includes interviews by Kate Ewald and Pat Kennedy. The project was
funded, in part, through a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The video is about an hour long, two parts, and focuses on the story of the Cooks' arrival
in Worthington in the early 1970s and their decision to live off the land as simply as
possible. They describe their maple syrup business, their wreath making and wood
harvesting ventures, raising their kids off the grid with almost no modern conveniences
(they powered their single lamp at night with a car battery) and Karin's life as an artist.
Join us during this weekend to celebrate local sustainability. We’ll see you there!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Kitchen Gardener
Saturday, February 26 at 4:00 pm
The Worthington Library will host
JAMES BOWLES, THE KITCHEN GARDENER
A free clinic featuring
Strategies for coping with climate change, disease, pests and other challenges
Create beautiful, bountiful organic gardens on your property
The Worthington Library will host
JAMES BOWLES, THE KITCHEN GARDENER
A free clinic featuring
Strategies for coping with climate change, disease, pests and other challenges
Create beautiful, bountiful organic gardens on your property
This program is part of a year-long discussion of The Omnivore's Dilemma and related themes at the Worthington Library and is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
February is packed with exciting events
Snow or no, February is packed with exciting events you won't want to miss beginning with Movie Night at 7:00 pm on Thursday the 10th when we will watch Despicable Me.
The Friends of the Library's Midwinter BOOK SALE will be held on Saturday the 12th at the Town Hall from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Early birds may shop starting at 9:00am for a fee. If you have books to contribute, take them to the Town Hall Stage during the week. To volunteer to help set up or take down the book sale, call Laurie at 238-4229 or Susan at 238-0047.
The first discussion group for The Omnivore's Dilemma will be held on Wednesday the 16th at 7:00pm at the library. We will be discussing the first meal - an industrial agricultural model based on corn.
On February 26 at 4:00pm stop by the library to hear James Bowles, The Kitchen Gardener, speak about creating kitchen gardens and growing vegetables year round.
These last two programs are part of the On the Same Program which is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. All programs are free of charge. Refreshments will be provided.
The Friends of the Library's Midwinter BOOK SALE will be held on Saturday the 12th at the Town Hall from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Early birds may shop starting at 9:00am for a fee. If you have books to contribute, take them to the Town Hall Stage during the week. To volunteer to help set up or take down the book sale, call Laurie at 238-4229 or Susan at 238-0047.
The first discussion group for The Omnivore's Dilemma will be held on Wednesday the 16th at 7:00pm at the library. We will be discussing the first meal - an industrial agricultural model based on corn.
On February 26 at 4:00pm stop by the library to hear James Bowles, The Kitchen Gardener, speak about creating kitchen gardens and growing vegetables year round.
These last two programs are part of the On the Same Program which is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. All programs are free of charge. Refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Free Concert at Historical Society
Tonight! Saturday, January 22
7:00 pm
at the
Worthington Historical Society
The Worthington Library presents
Sarah Stockwell-Arthen
in concert
Come to the heart of Worthington for a free winter evening of music and community! Refreshments will be served.
Pick up a copy of the Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollen and get On the Same Page! Discussions start soon.
This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
7:00 pm
at the
Worthington Historical Society
The Worthington Library presents
Sarah Stockwell-Arthen
in concert
Come to the heart of Worthington for a free winter evening of music and community! Refreshments will be served.
Pick up a copy of the Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollen and get On the Same Page! Discussions start soon.
This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR
The Worthington Library will be closed for New Year's Day. We will resume regular hours on January 4. Thank you so much for all the donations to the Hilltown Food Pantry; there was a great response to this food drive.
January brings us not only cold and snow, but many programs at the library. Here are our regularly scheduled programs:
1st Thursdays - Genealogy Club - research your family or the history of Worthington. Help is always here!
2nd Thursdays - Movie Night - visit the library to learn of the upcoming movies - this year we move to a large screen!
3rd Thursdays - Friends of the Worthington Library meet at 6:15pm. Join this group to help raise money for library programs and extra books. Board of Directors meets at 7:00pm
4th Thursdays - Book Club - join us for a discussion of our book of the month. Stop by early in the month to check out a copy of our choice.
All programs begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Call or email to find out more details.
January brings us not only cold and snow, but many programs at the library. Here are our regularly scheduled programs:
1st Thursdays - Genealogy Club - research your family or the history of Worthington. Help is always here!
2nd Thursdays - Movie Night - visit the library to learn of the upcoming movies - this year we move to a large screen!
3rd Thursdays - Friends of the Worthington Library meet at 6:15pm. Join this group to help raise money for library programs and extra books. Board of Directors meets at 7:00pm
4th Thursdays - Book Club - join us for a discussion of our book of the month. Stop by early in the month to check out a copy of our choice.
All programs begin at 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Call or email to find out more details.
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