October at the Wendell Free Library
Events in Brief
All month: Art in the Herrick Room by Julie Pepper: Art from the Fountain of Trabazon Oracle Deck
Every Friday: TGIF Social Hour, Lego, games, pickleball etc. Library hang. 4-5 p.m.
✖️➗New! Every Saturday: Free Math Tutoring with Samara Sawyer, 10-noon. Begins 10/18
Every Sunday: Yoga. 10 a.m.
Every Tuesday: Free Tech Help. Registration required. Call or use the online sign-up at https://engage.gcc.mass.edu/seniors/cyber-seniors/. 3-5 p.m.
Every Tuesday: Adult Art Group. 5 p.m.
🥳Every Wednesday: CNC Playgroup is back! 10-11:30 a.m.
Every Wednesday Matinee Movie. 4 p.m.
Every Wednesday: Yoga. 6:20 p.m.
Wednesday October 1: Guided Mushroom Walk with Jonathan Kranz.
Learn basics of mushroom habits, identification, and ecology, and help prepare participants for safe, exciting forages of their own. All ages, Registration Required. Meet at the Wendell State Forest Ranger Station. 4-6 p.m.
Saturday October 4: Introduction to Pickleball. Free paddles on a first come basis. 10 a.m.
The Wendell Pickleball gang and library are offering two introduction to pickleball classes for adults on the court next to the library. We are a small group of local people who enjoy playing for fun. Our oldest player is in her 80s. We will be there at 9 am on both days playing, if you want to watch before the class. All are welcome to join in from beginner players to experienced.
Mondays, October 6 and 20: Fiber Work & Mending Circle. 6:30 p.m.
Bring a hand work fiber project of your choice and work in community while chatting and swapping tips. Or use the library needle felting supplies to try out a new medium. 6:30-8ish.
Saturday October 11: Costume Swap. 1-3 p.m.
Bring costumes to donate and look for a new costume for yourself! Please only bring costumes that are clean and in good repair. Costumes can be dropped off starting starting the day before (Friday the 10th).
Saturday October 11: Art Opening: Art by Julie Pepper. 1-3 p.m.
The Fountain of Trabazon Oracle Deck celebrates global feminine mythology, featuring contemplative, vibrant characters embodying devotion, movement, and gratitude. Each card offers themes, lessons, and guidance for real-life challenges, inspiring self-discovery and compassion. This deck serves as a navigational tool, connecting users to their true nature and the mysteries of life.
Tuesday October 14: Last Minute Technology Help for Submitting a Cultural Council Grant. 6:30 pm. This is an opportunity to ask a question directly to a Cultural Council Member who is familiar with the entire grant application process.
Friday October 17: 2-4 p.m. Jigsaw puzzle together. 2-4 p.m.
Come work on a puzzle together with others in the Herrick Room.
Saturday October 18: Practical AI for Everyday Life: Tools You Already Use. 1-3 p.m.
This beginner-friendly workshop explores how AI powers the tools and services you already interact with daily—without the hype or fear. We’ll walk through examples like voice assistants (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant), smart email features, search engine suggestions, photo organization, translation tools, and more. You’ll learn how to identify AI in common apps, understand what it’s doing, and make informed decisions about using it.
Presented by Steph Stoudenmire of Codeforce Consulting, this program is a partnership with the towns of Northfield, Charlemont, Colrain, Leyden, Wendell, and New Salem, and is funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at the MassTech Collaborative under the Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program. Funding was provided by Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds.
Tuesday, October 21: Adult Book Group. Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro. 10 a.m.
Looking Ahead
Saturday November 1: Ghost Town at Sundown, with rain date of Sunday November 2. Gather near the gazebo at 5:45, 6p.m. procession. Signups for house lots have begun!
Sunday November 9: CookBook Book Club- 4:30 p.m.
Cook a Recipe from Ottolenghi Comfort for a pot-luck style book discussion. Let us know if you are coming by emailing wendell@cwmars.org.
Tuesday November 4 and TBD (not the 11th bc of the holiday, stay tuned for new date): Canva for Beginners: Learn how to design with this free online tool! 6:30-8:30p.m.
Join us for this two-part workshop where you’ll learn how to design eye-catching flyers, thank-you cards, and posters using Canva. Week One: Get started with Canva. We’ll guide you step-by-step through creating your first design. No prior design experience needed! Week Two: Take your skills further! Learn advanced features and explore how Canva can help you create and promote events, businesses, or services.
Presented by Steph Stoudenmire of Codeforce Consulting, this program is a partnership with the towns of Northfield, Charlemont, Colrain, Leyden, Wendell, and New Salem, and is funded by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute at the MassTech Collaborative under the Municipal Digital Equity Implementation Program. Funding was provided by Massachusetts ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds.
