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The Declaration of Independence: The origins, text & meaning

Followed by a public reading
2026-07-25 10:00:00 2026-07-25 12:00:00 America/New_York The Declaration of Independence: The origins, text & meaning More information to follow. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Saturday, July 25
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-25 10:00:00 2026-07-25 12:00:00 America/New_York The Declaration of Independence: The origins, text & meaning More information to follow. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

More information to follow.

Sponsored by the Wilbraham Friends of the library and the Atheneum Society of Wilbraham.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture | History & Genealogy |

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Saturday Toddler Time - Raffi for the toddlers, coffee for the grown-ups
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Children 4 and under and their adult are invited! This event is geared towards the children of working parents and guardians who are unable to attend our weekday programming, but all are welcome.
K-3 Crafternoon - Stories + Crafts
Mon, Jul 13, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Storytime and a craft!
Teen Mosaic Coaster Workshop - with Paint Sip Fun
Mon, Jul 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Transform simple tiles into beautiful, functional art, and create mosaic coasters with Erin from Paint Sip Fun!
Mosaic Coaster Workshop - with Paint Sip Fun
Mon, Jul 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Transform simple tiles into beautiful, functional art, and create mosaic coasters with Erin from Paint Sip Fun!
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VIRTUAL: America's 250th: Everyday Life in 1776 - Two Nerdy History Girls Discuss
Mon, Jul 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Loretta and Susan, Two Nerdy History Girls, are focusing on America's 250th anniversary by discussing the everyday lives of people who lived through this era as well as how war could upend those lives
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VIRTUAL: Small Towns and Big Secrets with Karin Slaughter
Tue, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here, in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia.
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VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP— Why You're Not Hearing Back - A Recruiter's Take On The Job Search
Wed, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Ever wonder what happens after you click Apply? Kelli Hrivnak explains how hiring decisions are made, what recruiters look for in their resume scans, and steps you can take to improve your results.
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Teen Bingo for Books
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Play a few rounds of bingo, maybe win a book of your choice!
LEGO® Club - Win a LEGO Set!
Wed, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Monthly program for ages 5+
STEAM Cardboard Creators - Theme: European Castles & Cathedrals
Thu, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A summer STEAM series for kids ages 6+ who like to create!
Adult Crafternoon - Bee Bath Craft
Fri, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us to create a simple bee bath.
Fall Youth Sports Equipment Swap
Sat, Jul 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Fall-season youth sports equipment swap
Music and Movement - Pathways for Parents
Mon, Jul 20, 9:30am - 10:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Multi-sensory and exploration
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Wellness That Works: Simple Habits for Feeling Your Best
Mon, Jul 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Exploring practical lifestyle habits that support energy, connection, and overall well-being.
VIRTUAL:America's 250th: Black experiences of the Revolution - With Gracia Collins Rich, Independent Scholar & Author
Mon, Jul 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Gracia Collins Rich will be discussing the extraordinary efforts of Black Americans whose invaluable contributions during the Revolutionary War helped bring about U.S. Independence.
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Henna Tattoos for Kids
Tue, Jul 21, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Get a unique henna design from Mandy of Wicked Good Henna!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Jul 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Monthly on the third Tuesday of each month in the Brooks Room, Wilbraham Public Library
Teen Henna Tattoos & Sticker Art
Tue, Jul 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for 2 teen programs mashed into 1: henna tattoos & sticker art! Have fun socializing with friends while creating sticker art, and get your favorite henna tattoo!
Teen Flower Blossom Soapmaking Workshop
Wed, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens will create their own flower blossom soaps to take home.
Classics Book Discussion
Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com
Musical Petting Zoo - Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Thu, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments!
Teen DIY Terrariums
Fri, Jul 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
In this hands-on workshop, teens will build their very own miniature terrarium.
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DIY Terrariums
Fri, Jul 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Build your own miniature terrarium!
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The Declaration of Independence: The origins, text & meaning - Followed by a public reading
Sat, Jul 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
More information to follow.
History Book Club
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Monthly meeting on the fourth Monday of the month. Books are available to pick up at the Service Desk; new comers are always welcome.
VIRTUAL: America's 250th: The Escapes of David George - with author Gregory E. O'Malley
Mon, Jul 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
The Escapes of David George reveals the untold experience of the American revolutionary period—a Black man’s quest for the freedom espoused by our Founders, but denied him and other enslaved people.
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VIRTUAL: The Power of Connection with Dr. Marisa Franco - Creating Lasting Friendships in an Increasingly Lonely World
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us in virtual conversation with bestselling author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection.
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Teen Seashells Sketching Workshop
Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a seashell sketching workshop and create your own small coastal still life!
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
VIRTUAL: JOB SEARCH HELP— Online Reputation Management
Wed, Jul 29, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Learn how to manage your online reputation to minimize mistakes that may cost you opportunities.
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Balloon Twisting Storytime
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join Brie's Balloons for a creative and fun balloon twisting experience!
Intro to Ancestry Library Edition
Wed, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program.
Bling Your Book
Mon, Aug 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Bedazzle a book!
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
VIRTUAL: America's 250th: The Convention - With author Lars D. H. Hedbor
Mon, Aug 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Author Lars D. H. Hedbor will discuss his book, The Convention: Tales From a Revolution which centers on the Convention Army, captured at Saratoga, and initially marched across to Cambridge.
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Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show
Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Entertaining children and family audiences for over 35 years!
Registration opens Monday, July 13 2026 at 9:00am
Booked for Lunch Discussion Group
Tue, Aug 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The daytime monthly book discussion group facilitated by Library Director Melissa Harter. New members always welcome!
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Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a conversation as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson.
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Teen Bling Your Book
Tue, Aug 04, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Add some sparkle to your bookshelf by bedazzling part of your favorite book cover!
Registration opens Monday, July 20 2026 at 9:00am
Cookbook Club
Wed, Aug 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Meets the first Wednesday of every other month. Participants will make and share dishes from the month’s selected cookbook.
STEAM Cardboard Creators - Theme: Modern Cities
Thu, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A summer STEAM series for kids ages 6+ who like to create!
Saturday Toddler Time - Raffi for the toddlers, coffee for the grown-ups
Sat, Aug 08, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Children 4 and under and their adult are invited! This event is geared towards the children of working parents and guardians who are unable to attend our weekday programming, but all are welcome.
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