I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
Rick Koster
I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
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You’ve heard of One Book One Valley, haven’t you?
That was the goal of Vail Public Library’s Lori Barnes when launching the community reading initiative that is celebrating 10 years with this year’s selection, “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren.
“This is not One Book One Valley Vail it’s One Book One Valley. It’s all about every community,” Barnes said ahead of Saturday’s virtual event with Jahren, one of many programs and events that are part of One Book One Valley happening this year. “I’ve always hoped for One Book One Valley that it would grow.”
Public libraries think creatively, innovate operations to engage public during pandemic (Editorial)
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Anything is possible…thanks to your public library.
That’s the message this National Library Week that runs through Saturday. Now, more than ever, we’re in need of trusted and reliable sources of information and a wide range of entertainment. Public libraries can be all that and more.
We yearn for the days when we’ll be able to roam our libraries in person again, in search of our next great read, for an undiscovered film to watch or wonderful new music to enjoy. Some libraries are already offering indoor visits by appointment, both to browse and to make use of computers.
As part of Big Read, Cushman Library hosting panel on stress, anxiety and depression
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Published: 4/9/2021 2:41:18 PM
BERNARDSTON Inspired in part by topics in this year’s National Endowment for the Arts Big Read, Cushman Library will host local health experts for a virtual panel discussion about coping with stress, anxiety and depression on April 13, at 7 p.m.
The Big Read, made possible locally by a grant awarded to the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA), involves a series of programs (mostly virtual) that explore the themes of the 2014 novel “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. PVMA is partnering with more than 40 libraries and businesses in Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties for the Big Read.
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The week of April 4-10 is National Library Week, a time each year to highlight the role of libraries, librarians and library workers play in strengthening communities and offering opportunities. The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Welcome to your library,” which promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building and that everyone is welcome to use their services.
This April, the Vail Public Library encourages community members to visit the library’s website at vaillibrary.com to explore virtual services and programs. The Vail Public Library offers a variety of online resources including electronic books, audio books, music, videos, magazines, arts and crafts programs, discussions, yoga classes and more.