Celebrate books with statewide read-in on Tuesday

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library invites guests to grab a book and head to the library to participate in a statewide read-in called “Let Freedom Read” on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

The Friends of the Greenfield Public Library will offer snacks. Staff will also prepare a selection of their favorite books from the past year to help inspire readers.

Digital participation is also welcome. Download an ebook or audiobook through CWMARS, Libby or Hoopla, and use #LetFreedomReadMA to post pictures to social media.

Drop-in youth knitting group to meet Friday

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library will host its ongoing knitting group for ages 8 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Beginner knitting materials will be provided or participants can bring their own projects.

For more information, contact Shannon Gilcreast at shannon.gilcreast@greenfield-ma.gov or call 413-772-1544, ext. 5104.

Virtual program on Halloween theme park’s origins

GREENFIELD — Join the Greenfield Public Library, in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library, for a virtual “Haunted Experiences with Jeff Paoli” program on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m.

Paoili, host of “That Halloween Podcast,” will be talking with David Bertolino, creator of the “Spooky World” Halloween theme park.

In 1991, Spooky World opened in Berlin, Massachusetts.

The attraction became so popular that it expanded well beyond its original haunted hayride.

This program is free, but registration is required. Register for the Zoom link at bit.ly/46d1Ovu. The programs are recorded, and all registrants will receive the link to the recording soon after the program concludes.

Library kicks off Zinetober on Oct. 4

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library is spearheading “Zinetober,” a daily zinemaking challenge where creators use a list of prompts to create a new zine for every day of the month.

Zines are do-it-yourself, independently published mini-magazines on any subject of interest to the creator, regardless of notoriety or experience. Zines have historically been used to express passion about subcultures, to share personal and funny stories, and to empower different members of the community.

The library invites patrons to visit its makerspace on Wednesdays from 2 to 7:30 p.m. to work on their zines, use supplies from the library’s zinemaking station, and meet other artists and writers. Zinetober will kick off with creative writing and zine tips from Ali Hager on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Space is limited, and advance registration is required by visiting bit.ly/48vRsbF. This program is free and intended for ages 13 and older.

Oct. 15: ‘Only Human: Living in a Changing World’

GREENFIELD — As part of the Environmental Sunday Series offered by the Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew’s Green Team, Jill Stoddard will lead a talk called “Only Human: Living in a Changing World” on Sunday, Oct. 15, at noon.

Stoddard has been exploring climate issues since 2006, and has spent a nearly 20-year career working at the Earth Institute at Columbia University and the International Peace Institute. She is the founding editor and editor-in-chief of Global Observatory.

The event, to be held at the church, is free and open to the public. Snacks will be available. For more information, email Ella Ingraham at ejmai127@gmail.com.