Artist Spotlight: John Matlock
John Matlock is a second-generation fine artist
from West Springfield. Over the past 30 years, John
has established himself as the top marine life artist
in New England and beyond. His fine attention to
detail and a vibrant palette allow the viewer to
actually step into the scene and become one with
the painting and embrace the serenity of the
underwater world. John chooses acrylics as his
medium because he feels it is greener for the
environment. John hopes to reflect his concerns for
an ever-changing ecosystem, polluted seas, and
water conservation. He hopes to help preserve
them all for future generations.

The January 2020 issue of The Bookcase, the Agawam Public Library’s newsletter, contains the latest information, news and happenings at the library.

If Agawam schools are closed, there will
be no children’s programming for that day. Also, if
Town Hall closes, the library will be closed. Please
check local TV stations 22 (WWLP) & 40
(WGGB/WSHM) for library closings due to
inclement weather.

The library will be adding an additional book club
in the new year! Beginning in January, we invite new
members for an ALL NON-FICTION book group. To start,
the group will meet four times a year to discuss and
share impressions of various works of non-fiction.
Please see Adult Services Librarian, Cher Collins for
more information. ccollins@agawamlibrary.org or 789-
1550 X8851.

Due to the weather the Agawam Library will be closing at 1 PM today December 17, 2019.

12/24 — CLOSED;

12/25 — CLOSED;

12/31 — 9 to 5;

1/1 — CLOSED;

The December 2019 issue of The Bookcase, the Agawam Public Library’s newsletter, contains the latest information, news and happenings at the library.

Holiday Used Toy Exchange !

Clean, gently-used toys will be collected from the public:

12  -­‐  5:30  PM  on  Friday,  December  6th

At  the  Agawam  Public  Library,  750  Cooper  Street

For more information click here.

Wednesday November 27th: Closing @ 5 PM. Thursday November 28th: Closed. Normal Hours Friday & Saturday. Happy Thanksgiving !

We are inviting our community to come together to create a one-of-a-kind Festival of Trees at the library this year. Team up with your family, friends, co-workers or teammates to create a DIY tree made from different materials….egg cartons, soda bottles, etc. Trees will be on display at the library during December and there will be a Festival reception on December 19th from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Click here for guidelines and here for entry forms.

Please call or email Adult Services Librarian, Cher Collins for more information. 789-1550 X8851 or ccollins@agawamlibrary.org.