Library News
Mar 10, 2025 11:47AM ● By Chuck Tashjian
Charlton Public Library Presents Art History Lecture Series: Women Painters Through the Centuries
The first of a three-part art lecture series by noted art historian Martha Chiarchiaro will take place on Saturday, March 22, from 11a.m.-12 p.m.in Dexter Hall at the library, 40 Main Street. This presentation will focus on women painters through the centuries. For the past several years, museums around the world have held a campaign called #5: promoting the public’s knowledge of at least five women artists. In this presentation, Martha will explore the highlights of fourteen women painters over the past five centuries. As a sampling, we’ll view the drama of Artemisia Gentileschi, the glamour of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, the maternal paintings of Mary Cassatt, and the boldness of Georgia O’Keeffe. By the end of the presentation, you’ll have a better understanding of the tremendous contribution made by women artists over the past five centuries.
The first of a three-part art lecture series by noted art historian Martha Chiarchiaro will take place on Saturday, March 22, from 11a.m.-12 p.m.in Dexter Hall at the library, 40 Main Street. This presentation will focus on women painters through the centuries. For the past several years, museums around the world have held a campaign called #5: promoting the public’s knowledge of at least five women artists. In this presentation, Martha will explore the highlights of fourteen women painters over the past five centuries. As a sampling, we’ll view the drama of Artemisia Gentileschi, the glamour of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, the maternal paintings of Mary Cassatt, and the boldness of Georgia O’Keeffe. By the end of the presentation, you’ll have a better understanding of the tremendous contribution made by women artists over the past five centuries.
These programs are free and open to the public. Registration is requested but not required. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Charlton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Martha Chiarchiaro has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than 30 years. She received her Masters’ Degree in History of Art from Williams College and provides a variety of art history presentations for the Worcester Art Museum, for WISE (the Worcester Institute for Senior Education) libraries, garden clubs, senior centers, and other organizations. As noted on her Seeing History website (seeinghistory.org), Martha’s specialty presentations related to specific periods, artists, and activities provide an in-depth look at the life and times of people through their art.
Programs & Events @ the Pearle L. Crawford Library
40 Schofield Avenue, Dudley, MA 01571 ~ 508-949-8021
Join us for one of our programs at the Pearle! Do you want to be the first to know about events happening at the Library? Check out our event calendar at www.crawfordlibrary.org or sign up for our eNewsletter by calling 508-949-8021.
Bay Path Regional Vocational High School Art Show
March 1 – March 31
Please join us during the month of March to celebrate the incredible art work created by Bay Path students.
Gentle Yoga
Mondays in March - 10- 11 a.m.
Join our new yoga instructor Patricia, for a blend of “on the mat” yoga class with chair yoga modifications too. This truly is a one size fits all class. Bring your own mat. Wear layers, do not eat heavily 1.5-2 hours before class. Registration is required to receive weather cancellation notifications.
Movies @ The Pearle!!
Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
This month’s theme is: Books we love that were made into movies we love. The books are available for check out too!
March 18: A Walk to Remember
March 25: Brian’s Song
No registration required.
Visit the Library on Pi Day
Friday, March 14th and you will receive a free Table Talk Pie!
*Limited Supply
“Cook the Book’ Book Club- Dinner In One by Melissa Clark
Monday, March 24 - 6- 7 p.m.
“Cook The Book” Book Club will meet on the 4th Monday of every month at 6:00.
Pick one recipe from the book - Dinner In One by Melissa Clark. The dishes don’t have to be complicated or fancy, any recipe from the book is fair game, except alcoholic beverages-sorry!
Prepare the recipe at home and share it at the library. We cannot reheat or keep food warm, so consider this when choosing your recipe. You are responsible for bringing serving utensils.
We will provide paper goods and utensils for eating. Registration is required.
Crawford Library Book Group
Thursday, March 27 @ 6-7:30 p.m.
Book: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
Books are available at the circulation desk for checkout one month prior to discussion.
Everyone is welcome! No registration required.
Mahjong at the Pearle
Every Wednesday in March
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fels Community Room
The game consists of players competing to form distinct sets or pairs of tiles, similar to gin rummy. Everyone is welcome.
No registration required.
Quilting Group
Wednesdays @ 1:30 p.m.
Are you a quilter? Would you like to learn how to be one? All skill levels are welcome to this informal group. Bring your projects and join the fun!
No registration required.
Knit & Crochet Group
Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and
Friday 10a.m.-12 p.m.
All stitchers are welcome for this informal group. Bring your project and enjoy the company!
No registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons Game
Thursdays, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Come play the world’s number one role playing game. This program is geared towards kids and teens that are looking to learn more about playing and some short adventures!
No registration required.
Local 4 Life- Amazing Animals!
Saturday, March 22 - 10- 11 a.m.
“LESSONS AT THE LIBRARY”
Learn about the traits of farm animals, the life cycles and needs of these animals. Hands-on educational programs for families with children ages 3-12 years old.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Dudley Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Registration is required.
Digital Comic Book Design Course with Tinker & Create
Thursday March 20 - 4 – 5 p.m.
Tinker and Create will help your ideas and visions come to life by helping you learn and use current comic book design technology! You’ll learn about graphic design, creative writing, literary analysis, and characterization. Registration is required.
This is a 6-week series for 3rd - 8th graders (ages 8 to 14). *Please note that you are signing up for all 6 weeks.
Storytimes at the Pearle
10-10:45 a.m.
Tuesday-Pre-K Power (best for ages 3-5)
Wednesday-Toddler Time (best for ages 0-3)
Friday-Open Baby Play (best for ages 0-12 months-pre-walkers)
No registration required. Siblings always welcome!
Graphic Novel Book Club
Thursday, March 13 - 6-6:45 p.m.
Each month we will meet to discuss the graphic novel of the month. Copies of the book will be located at the circulation desk in the Children’s Room. Best for ages 8 and up.
No registration required. This is not a drop off program.
Pokemon Club
Thursday, March 20 - 6-6:45 p.m.
Join us for Pokemon Club! Each month we will have exciting crafts and activities! Best for ages 6 and up. No registration required. This is not a drop off program.
Friends of Charlton Library
Holding Yarn Sale
In preparation for its upcoming Yarn Sale, which will take place on March 29 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Charlton Public Library, 40 Main Street, Charlton, the Friends of Charlton Public Library is currently accepting donations of clean, unwanted yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and knitting/crochet books. Donations can be placed in the designated bin behind the Circulation Desk.
Proceeds from fundraisers enable the non-profit Friends to support the mission of the Library by sponsoring a variety of programs, projects, and events, including museum passes, movies, author talks, music concerts and performances, and other cultural and educational experiences. The Friends of Charlton Public Library appreciate your continued support. For questions or more information, please email [email protected].
