LAVA Center to host Third Tuesday Greenfield Word

GREENFIELD — The Third Tuesday Greenfield Word, a literary series organized by Paul Richmond and Human Error Publishing, will be held at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on Dec. 19.

Doors open at 7 p.m., open mic starts at 7:30 and featured authors start at 8:30.

Library event to celebrate graphic novel release

GREENFIELD — The fifth installment of the best-selling graphic novel series “Heartstopper” is being released in the United States on Dec. 19, and local teens are invited to celebrate at the Greenfield Public Library.

Visitors in the Teen Room on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 6 p.m. can make a “Heartstopper”-inspired friendship bracelet and tote bag. The library will also give away copies of the book. This free program is intended for youth ages 12-20. For more information, contact Teen Librarian Francesca Passiglia at francesca.passiglia@greenfield-ma.gov or call 413-772-1544.

Turners Falls author to discuss his book ‘Church of Birds’

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library will host Turners Falls author Ben Gagnon on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room to discuss his book, “Church of Birds: An Eco-History of Myth and Religion.”

Scientists and scholars are discovering that birds may have played a greater role in shaping human evolution than primates. “Church of Birds” is an eco-history of human evolution that’s supported by scientific discoveries, ancient myth and sacred texts. Across dozens of cultures, migratory birds were seen as divine agents, delivering seeds to the landscape in spring and guiding souls to a heavenly paradise in the fall. These mythic roles were ultimately incorporated into Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Copies of Gagnon’s book will be available for purchase.