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VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Using AI (Optimize Your Job Search Tools)

2026-10-07 10:30:00 2026-10-07 12:30:00 America/New_York VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group 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. Virtual -

Wednesday, October 07
10:30am - 12:30pm

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.

The Wilbraham Public Library is partnering with the Tewksbury Public Library and over 30 MA public libraries to present The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group.

The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Informal networking takes place from 10:00 am - 10:30 am and 12:30 pm - 12:45 pm. 

If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!

Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. 

This week's topic (October 7) is Using Artificial Intelligence. 

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Register for any/all of these 2026 meetings:

  • 10/7: Using AI
  • 10/21: LinkedIn
  • 11/4: Resumes
  • 11/18: Networking
  • 12/2: Interview Strategies
  • 12/16: Second Act Careers

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Virtual | Discussion group |

Wilbraham Public Library

Phone: 413-596-6141

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Sep 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Sep 27 Closed

About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

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Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join wildlife ecologist and nature author Brad Timm for an engaging presentation that reveals the remarkable lives of the animals we encounter every day.

Tue, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
This temporary drop-in program will be offered while our regular Tuesday morning playgroup is on hiatus.

Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
In this hands-on workshop, teens will explore and experiment with rock painting.

Tue, Sep 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Help your child build skills for a lifetime of success!
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Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join Mr. Liam for a morning dance party!

Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Led by Jessica Magill For questions, contact Jessica: jessicammagill@hotmail.com

Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.
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Thu, Sep 24, 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual
Únete a nosotros para una enérgica conversación mientras celebramos la alegría de la comunidad y la diversión del verano con Lucky Diaz, autor del sensacional libro ilustrado bilingüe, Paletero Man.
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Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Multi-sensory and exploration
This event is full

Mon, Sep 28, 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, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:15am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
This temporary drop-in program will be offered while our regular Tuesday morning playgroup is on hiatus.

Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn the basic stitches of embroidery and a few fancier embellishments so you can create fun projects!

Tue, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Help your child build skills for a lifetime of success!
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Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join Mr. Liam for a morning dance party!

Thu, Oct 01, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Stop by the Brooks Room to visit a certified therapy dog!

Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Join us for a conversation with bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series and get an exclusive sneak peek into her upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!
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Sat, Oct 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Create a sparkling magnet! 

Tue, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Add some sparkle to your bookshelf by bedazzling part of your favorite book cover, or choose 1 of our journals to bedazzle and keep!

Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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.

Mon, Oct 12, All day
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The library will be closed on Monday October 12th in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous People's Day.

Tue, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book, Inside the Box, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges!
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Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The monthly meeting of the Wilbraham Friends of the Library.

Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn to watercolor paint!
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:30am
Virtual
Learn about current resume best practices, including tips about what information to include, what to leave off, as well as formatting and content guidelines to give your experience more impact.
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Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Monthly program for ages 5+

Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Welcome to Feral -- Little Town. Big Scares!

Fri, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Join us to create some fun and adorable stuffed pumpkins.
Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, Oct 17, 8:00am - 12:00pm
Outside the Library
The Wilbraham Friends of the Library will be collecting clothing & textiles to benefit the library and the environment.

Mon, Oct 19, 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, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Have you ever held a garment sewn around the time of the Civil War? Want to try on a military hat from the 1880s? Sally Cragin discusses the history of fashion from 1850 through the Jazz Age & beyond.
Registration opens Monday, September 28 2026 at 9:00am

Rescheduled
Tue, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library
Monthly on the third Tuesday of each month in the Brooks Room, Wilbraham Public Library

Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join AAA Northeast to learn how older drivers can compensate for the physical changes that come with aging and can affect their ability to drive.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 30 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens will make and share dishes from the month’s selected cookbook. Meets on a Wednesday of every third month.

Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A monthly book discussion facilitated by Assistant Director Mary Bell

Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Explore how gravestones, cemetery landscapes, and even the absence of markers can reveal important pieces of public health history.
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