Adams Free Library to Host Windmill Workshop

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Free Library will host Boston Museum of Science's traveling program "Engineering: Windmill Workshop" on Friday, July 16. The traveling programs aims to  connect children to science and technology, right in our own community.

The workshop will be held as part of the library's "Go Green at the Adams Free Library Summer Reading Program." Attendees will be challenged to plan, design and test their blades as they explore the engineering design process of a windmill blade.

This program was made possible by a grant from the Museum of Science Traveling Programs. Note: The program is for ages 7 and older; children ages 7 to 10 must have adult assistance, and the library requests that people sign up in pairs if possible.

Although the program is free, registration is required; call 413-743-8345 or stop by the library, 92 Park St., to sign up.

"Go Green at Your Library" is provided by the Adams Free Library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Adams Free Library Pastel Painting Workshops

ADAMS, Mass. — Award-winning pastel artist Gregory Maichack will present three separate pastel painting workshops for adults and teens 16+, to be hosted by the Adams Free Library. 
 
Wednesday, April 24 The Sunflower; Wednesday, May 8 Jimson Weed; and Thursday, May 23 Calla Turned Away from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  
 
Registration is required for each event.  Library events are free and open to the public.
 
These programs are funded by a Festivals and Projects grant of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
 
This workshop is designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Attendees will create a personalized, original pastel painting based on Georgia O’Keefe’s beautiful pastel renditions of The Sunflower, Jimson Weed and Calla Turned Away. All materials will be supplied. Seating may fill quickly, so please call 413-743-8345 to register for these free classes.
 
Maichack is an award-winning portraitist and painter working primarily in pastels living in the Berkshires. He has taught as a member of the faculty of the Museum School in Springfield, as well as at Greenfield and Holyoke Community College, Westfield State, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
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