Hello friends & fans of the Gaylord Memorial Library,

Hopefully you've been able to enjoy the gorgeous fall we have been having this year! As the weather gets cooler, we want to remind you that Gaylord Memorial Library is the perfect place to warm up, browse for books, or get some work done. We have great wi-fi, two public computers available for use, and lots of events happening. All of the info is below, be sure to check it out and let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.

Please note: the library will be closed on Fri., Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day and on Thurs., Nov. 24-Fri., Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving. Hope to see you at the library soon! 

Thurs., Nov. 3rd at 6:30
Want to challenge your culinary palate, find inspiration in the kitchen, and meet community members who enjoy cooking? Join our Spice Club!  This program will run from September-March with a different seasoning featured each month from Southern New England Spice Company. A gathering is held monthly on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 for registered participants to pick up their new seasoning and have the option to stay and chat with others to brainstorm recipe ideas and check out cookbooks. 

November: Cranberry Herb Poultry Rub
Whether you rub it onto turkey, venison, beet, pork, or fish, it adds a depth and deliciousness that you just can't get without it. To Use the Dry Rub: Count on using 3 tablespoons of dry rub per pound of meat or fish. First drizzle the meat or fish with a small amount of olive oil or sunflower oil. Then sprinkle the dry rub and rub in with your hands. For poultry, you can rub this on up to 12 hours ahead of roasting, frying, or grilling. For fish, you should rub no longer than 15 minutes before roasting, frying, or grilling. INGREDIENTS: garlic, sea salt, onion, orange peel, freeze dried cranberries, cranberry powder, black pepper, parsley, rosemary, oregano, sage, ginger, marjoram, thyme

Note: The November Spice Club is full, but you may add your name to the waiting list and we'll let you know if a spot opens up.

December: Gingerbread Spice
Get your hands on the newest pantry essential - Gingerbread Spice. It's the perfect blend of ginger, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg, for dialing up the flavor in everyday dishes from oatmeal and pancakes to special occasion recipes like gingerbread lattes. Now you can savor the warm, signature aroma and taste of the holidays all year long! For use in oatmeal, pancakes, french toast and lattes. Savor the warm taste of the holidays all year long. INGREDIENTS: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper

Sign up for December Spice Club (begins 11/4)

Lego Club
Thurs., Nov. 3rd and 17th from 3-6pm
Build with Lego!  If you like creating with various sizes and types of  lego bricks, stop by the library anytime between 3-6pm. Age 12 and under. No signup necessary.

Board Games & Puzzles

Sat., Nov. 5, 10:30-11:30
Bring a friend or meet a new one at the library! Kids of all ages are invited to play board games and do puzzles in our Children's Room. No pre-registration necessary.

DROP-IN CRAFT (KIDS AGES 5+)

Thurs., Nov. 10th from 3-6pm
Visit the children's room anytime between 3-6pm and join Miss Janet for a holiday-themed craft activity (for ages 5+). No registration necessary.

CRAFT & CHAT WITH GMLA

Sat., Nov. 12, 10-noon and Thurs., Nov. 17, 6-8pm
Come meet members of the Gaylord Memorial Library Association (GMLA) and help with crafting items to sell at an upcoming fundraiser event. GMLA is made up of volunteers who serve on the Board of Trustees and/or Friends of the Library and they are looking for new members! This is a great opportunity to get to know the folks whose work supports the Gaylord Memorial Library estate. On Saturday, November 12 from 10am-noon they'll be making gift tags and ornaments from old library cards and on Thursday, November 17th from 6-8pm they'll be making holly swags from Gaylord holly! No pre-registration is necessary.

The items made during these events will be available for purchase at the Center Church's Holiday Bazaar on December 3. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in getting more involved with the Gaylord Memorial Library Association or helping out with fundraising and/or future events, please fill out this form and someone from the Board of Trustees will be in touch!

IS YOUR FAMILY INTERESTED IN GARDENING?

Our resident gardener and seed librarian, Marie Rohan, is gathering a list of families interested in participating in a community garden project at the Gaylord Memorial Library for the spring of 2023. If you'd like to learn more and get involved, please send an email to Marie at [email protected] or you may stop by the library with any questions.

SATURDAY MORNING MOVIE

Join us for a showing of Encanto on Sat., Nov. 19th at 10:10

Synopsis: Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities. Faced with this harsh reality, Mirabel struggles to reconcile her place within her family while searching for who she truly is.

Rating: PG; Run time: 99 minutes

VIRTUAL SIT AND STITCH WITH TIMNA TARR

Thurs., Nov. 10th from 6-8
Log in and spend an evening with your crafty neighbors. Bring your portable handwork of choice - quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch etc. - and enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers while you work on your project from the comfort of your own home.

Timna Tarr is a professional quilter and South Hadley resident whose work has been in numerous exhibits, books, and magazines.

Details to connect to this virtual meeting will be sent via email to registered participants. The event is limited to 8 people.

Sign Up for Virtual Sit and Stitch

MHC ARTIST RESEARCH BOOK PROJECT

MHC Artist Research Book Project Exhibition
Reception: Thursday, November 17 at 2:30-3:30 

Mount Holyoke College Studio Art Department and the Gaylord Memorial Library are pleased to present Artist Research Book Project, an exhibition showcasing artworks by students in the fall 2022 Advanced Studio course taught by Associate Professor Lisa Iglesias. Each student spent time observing and researching an artist currently on display at the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum. The students then created books of art inspired by their studies that will be circulated and available for checkout from any library in the C/W Mars network. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 2:30pm and the books will be on display until they have been processed and are ready to circulate. 

The participating artists include Lillian Ding, Emily Donahue, Laura Hinojosa. Hanan Khan, Jenny Kirk, Maeve Kydd, Vivian McPherson, Sarah Miller-Bartley, Hiba Nawaid, Fiona O’Loughlin, Savannah Pérez, Mar Simon, and Sunny Wei.

INDOOR STORYTIME WITH MISS JANET

Friday mornings at 10:30am
Join Miss Janet Friday mornings at 10:30 am for story time and a craft.

Click Here to view the Gaylord Memorial Library News - November 2022