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VIRTUAL: Raising Capable Problem Solvers

2026-09-29 19:00:00 2026-09-29 20:00:00 America/New_York VIRTUAL: Raising Capable Problem Solvers Help your child build skills for a lifetime of success! Virtual -

Tuesday, September 29
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Help your child build skills for a lifetime of success!

Children struggle to solve problems because they lack underlying developmental skills such as impulse control, flexible thinking, perspective taking, language, emotional regulation, or executive functioning. We need to distinguish between 'won't' and 'can't' and coach the missing skill.

By the end of this course, you'll know how to turn everyday conflicts into opportunities that build your child's confidence, character, and problem-solving skills—so you can step back as your child steps up. Register HERE to receive the Zoom link.

This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pathways for Parents is funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

About the Facilitator: Peggy Hoime

With a background in Elementary and Special Education, Peggy spent many years working with children who were labeled as having an inability to learn and function in a regular classroom. Because of her labels, she was allowed to go to college on a disability grant and was accepted on probation. After graduating from college, she has spent over 40 years telling young people to not let anyone tell them that they cannot learn or achieve what they desire in life. 

Because of the amazing results she had with children thought to be behind in their emotional and educational abilities, Peggy was asked to speak at teachers' conventions and Parent &Teacher Associations on how to motivate children, not only to learn, but to excel without being put on medication.

After moving East, Peggy enrolled in Education with Insight through the Fitzgerald Institute and became a Master Trainer. She does parent coaching as well as teacher trainings. As a parenting and family coach, she works with parents helping them to understand who their child is. She uses the research-based DISC Assessment. Once parents understand the temperament of their child, Peggy works with them on how to communicate, motivate, and discipline their child in a way that creates an environment where the child can flourish and become the best version of who he/she is.

As a trainer of teachers and caregivers, she works with professionals in helping them to understand how to meet the unique needs of the children in their classroom by understanding different temperaments and learning how to communicate, teach and motivate their students according to their temperament style. The result is that environments are created where each child feels emotionally safe, honored and supported so he/she can thrive and grow socially, emotionally and cognitively.

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Phone: 413-596-6141

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Mon, Oct 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Oct 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 24 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Oct 25 Closed

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The Wilbraham Public Library provides resources and opportunities for community learning, recreation, and making connections.

Upcoming Events

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Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball for his presentation, "High Gate to Touchdown: Apollo 11’s final descent to the surface of the Moon."
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Mon, Oct 26, 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.

Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
(Birth–2 with caregiver)

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
(2–5 with caregiver)

Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a conversation with relationship expert Mark Groves as we discuss his book, Liberated Love: How to Release Codependency, Reduce Conflict, and Create Extraordinary Relationships. 
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Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Senior Center
Monthly on the third Tuesday of each month in the Brooks Room, Wilbraham Public Library

Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Think Paint & Sip but sweeter! In this hands-on cake decorating experience, teens will indulge in hot chocolate and decorate their own cake.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Learn practical, real-world strategies to transform the solo grind of unemployment into a highly supported team effort.
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Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com

Fri, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us to watch Hocus Pocus, eat pizza, and more!

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us to create a lantern jar leaf lantern.
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Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Explore some of Nathaniel Hawthorne's oddest, boldest, and most secretive writing — the microfictions sprinkled throughout his journals, now called the American Notebooks.
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Mon, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens will learn to paint "Neon Mushrooms" with glow-in-the-dark paint and step-by-step instruction from Erin of Paint Sip Fun.

Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn how to paint "Dock Sunrise" with local artist Erin Boughamer of Paint Sip Fun!
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Mon, Nov 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Author Shannon McKenna Schmidt will be discussing her book, The First Lady of World War II: Eleanor Roosevelt's Daring Journey to the Frontlines and Back.
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Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A fun and informative hands-on traveling exhibit of musical instruments!

Tue, Nov 03, 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!

Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
join us for a transformative conversation with Asha Frost as she explores her book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal.
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Tue, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Unleash your creativity and style your story at our Teen Junk Journaling Workshop!

Wed, Nov 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Join a professional forum for networking with peers in a comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
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Wed, Nov 04, 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.

Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Stop by the Brooks Room to visit a certified therapy dog!

Mon, Nov 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Gather your team and race to be the fastest puzzlers in town!
Registration opens Wednesday, October 28 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
(Birth–2 with caregiver)

Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
(2–5 with caregiver)

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars.
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Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.

Wed, Nov 11, All day
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

Fri, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Multi-sensory and exploration

Fri, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a fun crafting opportunity using pine cones.

Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Let your teen voice be heard! Help the Teen Librarian design the best programs for teens, and recommend YA books and more for the teen Loft.

Mon, Nov 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a talk with one of our favorite speakers, David Kruh, on his new book Little Mister Victory: A Daughter's Search for the Woman Who Abandoned Her Father on VJ Day, co-written by Tina Drzal.
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Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
(Birth–2 with caregiver)

Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
(2–5 with caregiver)
Registration opens Friday, October 30 2026 at 10:30am

Rescheduled
Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, November 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Monthly on the third Tuesday of each month in the Brooks Room, Wilbraham Public Library

Tue, Nov 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Monthly on the third Tuesday of each month in the Brooks Room, Wilbraham Public Library

Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn to watercolor paint!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 4 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Nov 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Join a professional forum for networking with peers in a comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
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Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Monthly program for ages 5+

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Author Michael C. McLaughlin will provide an intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the history and making of his new book, Plymouth Blitz: The Bombing of Portland Square & the Devastation of a City.
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Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A monthly book discussion facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell

Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Magic Tree House The Graphic Novel - Dinosaurs Before Dark

Thu, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Step into a sprawling world of celestial magic, political intrigue, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse.
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Fri, Nov 20, All day
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The library will be closed on Friday, November 20th for staff training.

Sat, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Slow down & reconnect with yourself during this gentle, easy flow yoga session. Participants will focus on breath awareness, light movement, & stress reduction in a welcoming & supportive environment.
Registration opens Saturday, November 7 2026 at 9:00am