Our next program will be with the Sudbury Valley Trustees:
An Introduction to Vernal Pools
The Sudbury Valley Trustees in collaboration with the Friends of the Goodnow Library cordially invite you to a program entitled “An Introduction to Vernal Pools.” This program will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10-11:30 AM in the barn at 18 Wolbach Road, Sudbury. Parking is available at the main lot and the barn, and the barn is accessible for those with mobility devices.
Come learn about vernal pools and the wildlife that live in them. The program is free and suitable for elementary age children and up. Advance registration is REQUIRED at: https://svtprograms.funraise.org
Come join us for our seventh program in our 2024-2025 Sunday Afternoons Cultural Series!
Friends of the Goodnow Library to host Ed Achorn, Author of The Lincoln Miracle.
Please join the Friends of the Goodnow Library for an afternoon with author Ed Achorn on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 3 PM at the Sudbury Grange, 326 Concord Road, Sudbury. The Grange is located next to Sudbury Town Hall and ample free parking is available behind the building. The program is free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.
Author Ed Achorn will discuss his book, The Lincoln Miracle, the vivid behind the scenes story of perhaps the most consequential political moment in American history ---Abraham Lincoln’s history-changing nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 presidential election. Lincoln had a record of political failure. In 1858, he lost a celebrated Senate against Stephen Douglas, his second failed Senate run, and had not held public office since one term in Congress a decade earlier. As the Republican National Convention opened in mid-May, 1860 in Chicago, powerful New York Senator William Salmon Chase was the overwhelming favorite for the presidential nomination. With other notables like Salmon Chase and Edward Bates in the running, few thought Lincoln stood a chance though stubborn Illinois circuit judge David Davis had come to fight for his friend.
An extremely tense political drama unfolding over six days, The Lincoln Miracle explores the genius of Lincoln’s quiet strategy, the vicious partisanship tearing America apart, the fierce battles raging over racism and slavery, and booming Chicago as a symbol of modernization transforming the nation.
Edward Achorn, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for Commentary, is also the author of the highly praised Every Drop of Blood: The Momentous Second Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, as well as two acclaimed books about nineteenth century baseball and American culture: Fifty-nine in”84:Old Hoss Radbourn, Barehanded Baseball, and the Greatest Season a Pitcher Ever Had, and The Summer of Beer and Whiskey.
This program is made possible by a generous bequest by Stella and Frank Ricciardi to the Friends of the Goodnow Library. In case of inclement weather, please check updates at https://www.friendsofgoodnow.org.
This event is held at, but not sponsored by the Sudbury Foundation. Any views and opinions expressed are not those of the Sudbury Foundation.
In March the Friends will have two programs at the Goodnow Library!
Click on the images below to learn more about our March programs.
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Come join us for our fourth program in our 2024-2025 Sunday Afternoons Cultural Series!
Stacey Sparrow Demonstrates Painting in the Bob Ross Style
Friends of the Goodnow Library Host Painting in the Style of Bob Ross
Certified Bob Ross art instructor Stacey Sparrow to present program and painting demonstration
Sunday, February 2nd, at 3 PM
Are you an aspiring painter? Do you want to learn how to paint in the style of Bob Ross? Please join the Friends of the Goodnow Library and Stacey Sparrow, artist and certified Bob Ross painting instructor, for a fun and informative program with a painting demonstration on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 3 PM in the Community Meeting Room of the Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury. This free program is made possible by a generous bequest from Stella and Frank Ricciardi to the Friends of the Goodnow Library. Seating will be first come, first served so plan to arrive early for best seat selection. In the event of inclement weather, please check www.friendsofgoodnow.org for updates.
Bob Ross was an American painter and art instructor who created and hosted The Joy of Painting, an instructional television program that aired from 1983-1994 on PBS in the US and similar channels elsewhere. During each half hour segment, Ross instructed viewers in the quick wet-on-wet oil painting technique, painting a scene without sketching it first. He created the image directly from his imagination in real time and deconstructed the process into simple steps. He combined the wet-painting method with a limited collection of tools and colors that did not require a large investment in expensive equipment. It is estimated he created 30,000 paintings in his lifetime mostly landscapes.
Stacey Sparrow is a passionate artist dedicated to sharing her love for painting with others. She received a Fine Arts degree from the Massachusetts College of Art, and she has spent more than fourteen years empowering individuals of all ages through her art classes at her art studio Art on the Rocks.
As a mother of two – one approaching 16 and the other 12 – she seamlessly blends her roles as an artist and a parent inspiring creativity in her children and students alike. Known for her warm teaching style and ability to make art accessible, Stacey fosters a nurturing environment that encourages self-expression and confidence. She continues to explore new artistic techniques while celebrating the joy of painting.
Certified Bob Ross art instructor Stacey Sparrow to present program and painting demonstration
Sunday, February 2nd, at 3 PM
Are you an aspiring painter? Do you want to learn how to paint in the style of Bob Ross? Please join the Friends of the Goodnow Library and Stacey Sparrow, artist and certified Bob Ross painting instructor, for a fun and informative program with a painting demonstration on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 3 PM in the Community Meeting Room of the Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury. This free program is made possible by a generous bequest from Stella and Frank Ricciardi to the Friends of the Goodnow Library. Seating will be first come, first served so plan to arrive early for best seat selection. In the event of inclement weather, please check www.friendsofgoodnow.org for updates.
Bob Ross was an American painter and art instructor who created and hosted The Joy of Painting, an instructional television program that aired from 1983-1994 on PBS in the US and similar channels elsewhere. During each half hour segment, Ross instructed viewers in the quick wet-on-wet oil painting technique, painting a scene without sketching it first. He created the image directly from his imagination in real time and deconstructed the process into simple steps. He combined the wet-painting method with a limited collection of tools and colors that did not require a large investment in expensive equipment. It is estimated he created 30,000 paintings in his lifetime mostly landscapes.
Stacey Sparrow is a passionate artist dedicated to sharing her love for painting with others. She received a Fine Arts degree from the Massachusetts College of Art, and she has spent more than fourteen years empowering individuals of all ages through her art classes at her art studio Art on the Rocks.
As a mother of two – one approaching 16 and the other 12 – she seamlessly blends her roles as an artist and a parent inspiring creativity in her children and students alike. Known for her warm teaching style and ability to make art accessible, Stacey fosters a nurturing environment that encourages self-expression and confidence. She continues to explore new artistic techniques while celebrating the joy of painting.
Happy New Year!
A big welcome to 2025! The Friends are alive and well and excited to continue to bring great programming to you.
We started off our season in October with a concert at First Parish. The concert featured our favorite musicians from the New England Conservatory; Pianist August Baik, cellist Eric Schindler, and their friend, violinist Ravani Loushy Kay. The audience was treated to a fabulous program featuring Mendelssohn, Franck, Beethoven and Ravel.
In November, 150 people enjoyed The Tanglewood Marionettes’ performance of Cinderella. Look for pictures of the performance and the marionettes on our website and Facebook page.
Our next two programs will focus on art. On January 12th, author/illustrator Jannie Ho will help children develop their own graphic novels in the community room at the library. This program requires advanced registration and is currently filled. However, we are happy to rebook Jannie with enough interest. On February 2nd, Stacy Sparrow will demonstrate painting in the “Bob Ross” style as seen on PBS. Stacy runs a very popular art workshop business.
Our March and April programs will be more historical in nature. On March 2nd, author Stephen Puleo will discuss his book The Great Abolitionist, a biography of Senator Charles Sumner. Senator Sumner of Massachusetts was arguably the most influential politician fighting against slavery and for equal rights both before and after the Civil War. To finish up our series, on April 6th, author Ed Achorn will discuss his book, The Lincoln Miracle.
Be sure to check the Friends website www.friendsofgoodnow.org, and our Facebook page www.facebook.com/thefriendsofgoodnowlibrary, to keep up to date on the Friends activities.
Come join us for our third program in our 2024-2025 Sunday Afternoons Cultural Series!
Graphic Novel Workshop for Elementary-Aged Students
Friends of the Goodnow Library Sponsor Comic and Graphic Novel Workshop for Elementary-Aged Students
Join the Friends of the Goodnow Library for a hands-on interactive program for elementary-aged students (ages 5+) to nurture and develop their appreciation of comics and graphic novels. Author/Illustrator Jannie Ho (The Lost Mitten, Fry Guys) will discuss how graphic novels are created. She will also engage attendees in a lively collaborative drawing game where everyone will get to make their very own 4-panel comic
This program will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 3 PM at the Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA. Children must be accompanied by an adult and pre-registration is required. The program is limited to 20 children and one adult per child. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/friendsjannieho.
The program is made possible by a generous bequest to the Friends of the Goodnow Library by Stella and Frank Ricciardi.
Jannie Ho is the author/illustrator of THE LOST MITTEN, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR, and BEAR AND CHICKEN. She is also the illustrator of FRY GUYS, an early reader graphic novel series. Jannie is the creator of SUPER CHICKEN AND SHELLY, a regularly featured comic in Highlights for Children High Five Magazine. With a passion for visual storytelling and sequential art, she runs comic workshops for kids in libraries and schools. For more of her work, visit www.JannieHo.com
In the event of inclement weather, please check for updates at the Friends of the Goodnow Library website: https://www.friendsofgoodnow.org/
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