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Registration opens:
July 17th, 2025

Planning for Medicare

2025-08-07 15:00:00 2025-08-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Planning for Medicare A representative from BCBS will help you understand your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you’re planning to retire. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

Thursday, August 07
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-07 15:00:00 2025-08-07 16:00:00 America/New_York Planning for Medicare A representative from BCBS will help you understand your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you’re planning to retire. Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room

A representative from BCBS will help you understand your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you’re planning to retire.

Led by a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Medicare representative, this presentation is tailored for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility. Topics covered include an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and programs available to early retirees. 

Topics include:

  • Medicare and Medicare Parts A and B
  • Medicare enrollment timeline
  • Medigap plans that supplement Medicare coverage
  • Medicare Advantage plans, such as HMOs and PPOs
  • Medicare Part D prescription drug plans
  • Plans and programs available to early retirees, such as COBRA

Registration is encouraged but not required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lecture | Health and Wellness |

Wilbraham Public Library

Phone: 413-596-6141

Hours

Today's hours

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

Mon, Jul 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jul 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 19 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jul 20 Closed

About the branch

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

Upcoming Events

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
GIANTS & GIRAFFES | DRAGONS & DETECTIVES
Registration is now closed

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn how to search Ancestry Library Edition to find more information about your family history in this hands-on program.

Thu, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us for a delightful craft event just for puzzle lovers!

Thu, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Explore the intricate world of Legend with Marie Lu as she encourages readers to look beyond the surface and reveal hidden secrets.
Register

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Join us to create some hand-stamped tea towels!
This event is full

Mon, Jul 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Learn how to create budget-friendly & heart healthy meals with the Food Bank of of Western Massachusetts! Free sample included!

Mon, Jul 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Morrie Schwartz's wisdom has resonated with people due to the beloved memoir, Tuesdays with Morrie. Now we have the opportunity to speak with his son, Rob Schwartz, about the The Wisdom of Morrie.
Register

Tue, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Playful Engineers will host an interactive workshop for children.

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Playful Engineers will host an interactive workshop for teens.

Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Yoga with Lisa Katz!

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
You’re invited to join us online with award-winning author Rex Ogle as he talks to viewers about his struggles to navigate sixth grade as written about in his book Free Lunch. 
Register

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

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Family-friendly event!

Mon, Jul 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens will learn how to transform paper into 3D art, and will create their own unique greeting card to take home.

Mon, Jul 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.

Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Multi-sensory and exploration

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Play life-sized games like Jenga, Connect 4, Uno and outdoor games too! 

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
High energy hula hoop performance!

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
You’re invited to a fascinating conversation with neurologist and author Pria Anand to chat about her new book The Electric Mind: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains
Register

Fri, Aug 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Discovering stories and song in English and Spanish with Miss Brooklyn!

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Family-friendly event!

Mon, Aug 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Shana Galen and Mimi Matthews will discuss their books, writing, and the state of historical fiction in publishing.
Register

Tue, Aug 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
The daytime monthly book discussion group facilitated by Library Director Karen Ball. New members always welcome!

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds.
Register

Wed, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Get a unique henna design from Mandy of Wicked Good Henna!

Wed, Aug 06, 1:15pm - 2:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Teens can get their own unique henna tattoo from Mandy of Wicked Good Henna.

Wed, Aug 06, 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. (Please sign up for the Cookbook Club by Monday, August 4th. Thank you!)

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
A representative from BCBS will help you understand your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you’re planning to retire.
Registration opens Thursday, July 17 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Aug 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
The Invention of Charlotte Brontë sheds new light on the events of Brontë’s last years of grief, fulfillment, and tragedy—and exposes the astonishing media scandal that followed her early death.
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Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Book prize for each round!
Registration opens Monday, July 28 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Aug 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Yoga with Lisa Katz!
Registration opens Wednesday, July 23 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Aug 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Discovering stories and song in English and Spanish with Miss Brooklyn!

Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Wilbraham Public Library - Brooks Room
Come join us to create pressed flower bookmarks, the third craft in our Adult Crafternoon series.
Registration opens Friday, July 25 2025 at 9:00am