This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Mothers Day Cards All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Special Events Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Mother's Day is May 12. Drop by and make a card for a special mom, grandma, aunt or friend. All supplies are included. Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 1 - 11 2024 Mothers Day Cards All Day 5/1 - 5/11 Special Events Library Location: Special Events Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Mother's Day is May 12. Drop by and make a card for a special mom, grandma, aunt or friend. All supplies are included.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Code Builders 2.0 Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 6 2024 Mon Code Builders 2.0 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Technology Event Details: Welcome to Code Builders 2.0 - our all ages, drop-in club where you can explore robotics, coding languages (like Scratch and Python), and even 3D design & printing!This club is open to aspiring coders of all ages.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Knights Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Children's Program Room at Central Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 6 2024 Mon Chess Knights 4:30pm - 6:00pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Family friendly chess club for kids to come learn and sharpen their skills in a supportive environment. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. My Own Creation Mondays Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Teens, Adults Crafting makerspace: The EFP Makerspace is open! Discover what you can create. Event Details: Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, record... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 6 2024 Mon My Own Creation Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: The EFP Makerspace is open! Discover what you can create. Bring a project to work on, or an idea to bounce off of other makers. Instruction and access to the equipment will be available: Cricut cutter, sewing machines, 3D printers, recording studio, and more!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Event Details: Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 7 2024 Tue Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. BYOB Club Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!Didn't have time to do any pleasu... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 7 2024 Tue BYOB Club 3:00pm - 7:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Groups & Reading Event Details: BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!!There are no set titles - read whatever you want!! If you liked the book please let the club know so we can all try it!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Event Details: Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 8 2024 Wed Makerspace Collaboratory Drop-In 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Technology Event Details: From traditional crafts to digital tinkering, the East Forest Park Makerspace is your place to create, invent, and learn. Each week we will have a drop-in project or two based on a theme.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mobile Farmers Market Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetable... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 8 2024 Wed Mobile Farmers Market 3:00pm - 3:30pm East Springfield Branch Library Location: East Springfield Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop on Wednesdays. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Make a Mother's Day Votive for Mom or Grandma! Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm IO Community Room at Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Event Details: Make a lovely votive jar for your mom, grandma, aunt, abuela, or any super-heroine in your life for Mother's Day. For ages 11-18, Wednesday May 8th, 3-5:30 pm. Indian Orchard Commu... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2024 Wed Make a Mother's Day Votive for Mom or Grandma! 3:00pm - 5:30pm Indian Orchard Branch Registration Open Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Room: IO Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Make a lovely votive jar for your mom, grandma, aunt, abuela, or any super-heroine in your life for Mother's Day. For ages 11-18, Wednesday May 8th, 3-5:30 pm. Indian Orchard Community Room. For more information please call (413)263-6846. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Crafting Circle Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Area at Central Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Event Details: Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, b... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2024 Wed Crafting Circle 4:00pm - 5:30pm Central Library Library Location: Central Library Room: Teen Area Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Come hang out and craft on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm. Embroider, sew, stitch, knit, or anything else you desire. We will provide embroidery materials, strings and needles, but feel free to bring your own crafting projects to work on.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Craft generic: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Event Details: Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 8 2024 Wed Wednesday Crafternoons for All Ages 4:00pm - 6:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Get crafty! Let's make something together. Join Meg as we do a different craft every week on Wednesday afternoons. Tissue Paper Painting, Watercolor painting, finger painting, and floral book marks are some of the crafts we will be exploring.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Night Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Teens Teen night EFP: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Event Details: Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+ This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2024 Wed Teen Night 4:00pm - 7:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Come hang out in our big comfy chairs and wind down with a friend. Join us every Wednesday evening for games, crafts, snacks, and conversation. For teens 13+
This event is in the "Teens" group. I Said What I Said, I Wrote What I Meant: Poetry as Emotional Support Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm CL Community Room at Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performances Age Group: Teens Event Details: For all our teens in grades 9-12, join us for an afternoon of poetry and spoken work presented by the Youth Mental Health Coalition and Tools for Success, LLC. Experience how creat... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2024 Wed I Said What I Said, I Wrote What I Meant: Poetry as Emotional Support 5:00pm - 7:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: CL Community Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: For all our teens in grades 9-12, join us for an afternoon of poetry and spoken work presented by the Youth Mental Health Coalition and Tools for Success, LLC. Experience how creative outlets can help us with our emotional wellness.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. Event Details: We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and tee... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 9 2024 Thu Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club 1:00pm - 5:00pm Indian Orchard Branch Library Location: Indian Orchard Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Want to hang out with other artists? Join our Not Your Ordinary Coloring Club. We supply the artist-quality crayons, pencils and pens and coloring pages, to spark your creativity. Just drop by The Homework Center and color your stress away. For tweens and teens.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Sew Fun! Drop-In Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm Makerspace at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help yo... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 9 2024 Thu Sew Fun! Drop-In 2:00pm - 5:00pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop-in for our weekly studio session. From sewing a button or hemming pants, to following a pattern to construct a garment using a sewing machine, our sewing volunteer can help you get started!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Freestyle Lego Club Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Children's Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to b... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 9 2024 Thu Freestyle Lego Club 3:30pm - 4:45pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games Event Details: Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle building Lego Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Plant a Flower & Paint a Pot Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: Join us for a delightful gardening and art experience at the Mason Square Library! Patrons of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the joy of planting flowers and adding a... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 9 2024 Thu Plant a Flower & Paint a Pot 4:00pm - 5:00pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a delightful gardening and art experience at the Mason Square Library! Patrons of all ages are invited to immerse themselves in the joy of planting flowers and adding a personal touch by painting their very own pots.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Any Movie Discussion Club Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading Age Group: Teens, Adults Any Movie Club: Come talk about your favorite movies, and discover the next great thing to watch. Event Details: Discuss your favorite movies based on monthly themes and answer themed trivia. Please note that this is a discussion group, so we will talk about videos rather than watch them. Cop... Cancelled This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2024 Thu Cancelled Any Movie Discussion Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Book Groups & Reading Event Details: Come talk about your favorite movies, and discover the next great thing to watch. Discuss your favorite movies based on monthly themes and answer themed trivia. Please note that this is a discussion group, so we will talk about videos rather than watch them. Copies of DVDs can be checked out for individual use.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Open Sew Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Open sew: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Event Details: Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all ... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 10 2024 Fri Open Sew 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mason Square Branch Library Location: Mason Square Branch Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Technology Event Details: Develop your sewing skills, make new friends, and have fun! Join us every Friday for Open Sew at the Mason Square Library! Bring your sewing projects and join a community of crafters to learn, create, and socialize. Open Sew is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experts.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm Teen Room at East Forest Park Branch Program Type: Games Age Group: Tweens, Teens Teen gaming club (fri): Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! Event Details: It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tw... This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. May 10 2024 Fri Teen (and Tween!) Gaming Club 2:00pm - 4:30pm East Forest Park Branch Library Location: East Forest Park Branch Room: Teen Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Come join us Friday afternoons for board games, puzzles, legos, and crafts! It's time to start the weekend with some games! We will have a Nintendo Switch running for up to 4 players, board games, cards, and legos available. Light refreshments provided. Tweens and teens ages 9-18 welcome!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Learn to Draw Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm Program Den at Forest Park Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults, All Ages Drawing workshop: Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume. Event Details: Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art ... Cancelled Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 11 2024 Sat Cancelled Learn to Draw 11:00am - 12:30pm Forest Park Branch Library Location: Forest Park Branch Room: Program Den Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Learn how to draw in this three-session workshop that covers the tools of the trade and how to work with shape and volume. Have you always wanted to draw pictures with pencils, but weren't sure where to start? Join us for one or more sessions to learn basic skills with lines, curves, and tools. No art experience required. Disclaimer(s) Registration Optional Registration for this event is encouraged, but optional.
This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Stained Glass - Adult & Teen Crafternoon Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm SA Community Room at Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Event Details: Make your own stained glass masterpiece using common household supplies This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 11 2024 Sat Stained Glass - Adult & Teen Crafternoon 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Room: SA Community Room Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Make your own stained glass masterpiece using common household supplies
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Rotunda Rhythms: The Marlborough St. Band Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Rotunda at Central Library Program Type: Performances Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: It's the return of the Rotunda Rhythms concert series at Central Library! Noah Staub and his local group The Marlborough St. Band with Special Guest Chestina Thrower will play rock... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 12 2024 Sun Rotunda Rhythms: The Marlborough St. Band 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Library Registration Open Library Location: Central Library Room: Rotunda Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Performances Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: It's the return of the Rotunda Rhythms concert series at Central Library! Noah Staub and his local group The Marlborough St. Band with Special Guest Chestina Thrower will play rock and R&B for an uplifting good time! All ages are welcome.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Mobile Farmers Market Monday, May 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop every other Monday. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 13 2024 Mon Mobile Farmers Market 1:30pm - 2:30pm Sixteen Acres Branch Library Location: Sixteen Acres Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Community Events, Food & Cooking Event Details: The Mobile Farmers Market is back. The colorful truck will be making a weekly stop every other Monday. The Farmers Market truck brings affordable, fresh fruits and vegetables to local neighborhoods.