Educational

Read with Pete - 6 books x 6 weeks - Week #4 (Winter/Spring 2026)

A book discussion led by former library director, Pete Benson. Stop in for one book or more than one (some people do all 6!) Location: Main Reading Area at SLFL
This week's book is Held by Anne Michaels.

Read with Pete - 6 books x 6 weeks - #3 (Winter/Spring 2026)

A book discussion led by former library director, Pete Benson. Stop in for one book or more than one (some people do all 6!) Location: Main Reading Area at SLFL
This week's book is Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power and the Search for Indigenous Identity by Joseph Lee.

Read with Pete - 6 books x 6 weeks - Week #2 (Winter/Spring 2026)

A book discussion led by former library director, Pete Benson. Stop in for one book or more than one (some people do all 6!) Location: Main Reading Area at SLFL
This week's book is The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick.

Read with Pete - 6 books x 6 weeks - Week #1 Winter/Spring 2026

A book discussion led by former library director, Pete Benson. Stop in for one book or more than one (some people do all 6!) Location: Main Reading Area at SLFL
This week's book is How to Read a Book by Monica Wood.

What's Happening With Medicaid & What Can We Do?

The new Medicaid work requirement comes into effect on January 1, 2027, and it can limit people's ability to access health insurance and subsidies for non-compliance. Franklin and Essex County have 23,000 Medicaid enrollees, so those who don't qualify for an exemption will need to meet a 20-hour per week work requirement to maintain their health insurance.