June 24th at 4:00 pm Rick Teller, archivist of the Williston Northampton School will give a talk on the Willistons to kick off the Adult Summer Reading Program and to celebrate Easthampton’s 225th birthday party. See historical artifacts, enjoy refreshments and a Happy Birthday Easthampton cake.
July 7th at 6:00 pm The Labyrinth Experience with Debbie Yaffee. Learn how to use labryrinths to gain greater joy and awareness. Debbie is one of the owners of the Riverside Healing Arts Center.
July 12th at 6:30 pm Rosie McMahon: Backyard Chickens. This is a great opportunity for Valley chicken owners to share their secrets. Writer and chicken maven, Rosie McMahon, will share the spiritual growth and joy she experienced by raising chickens in Easthampton
July 21st at 6:30 pm Doug Foresta: Break Free from Stress and Fear. A dynamic speaker, counselor, and radio host will explain specific steps on how to stop stressing and start living.
July 27th at 6:00 pm: An evening with Suzanne Strempek-Shea The renowned local author of one of our Summer Reading Book list picks (“Selling the Lite of Heaven”) will discuss her books with you.
August 3rd at 6:00 pm Kathy Lambert: Hypnosis Seminar The owner of Mindscape Hypnosis discusses the facts and fallacies of hypnosis and will lead patrons through a guided relaxation.
August 24th at 6:00 pm Final Event: Potluck Returns! Featuring live music. Sign up at the circulation desk in August.
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May 18, 2010
Notice:
Opening to serve as a Library Corporator of the Public Library Association of Easthampton, to fill a vacancy .
Requirements:
You must be an adult eighteen years or older and you must be a current Easthampton resident.
To apply:
Interested parties should submit a letter of intent by Thursday, June 17th, 2010,
to:
Mr. Ron Bednarz,
President,
9 Park Street,
Easthampton MA 01027,
c/o PLAE (Public Library Association of Easthampton)
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Corporators
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors for the Reading Rocks event held on Thursday April 22nd, 2010!
Sponsors:
American Legion Dalton Lavalle Post #224
Autumn Management
Big E’s Supermarket
Burger King
Chemetal
Cernak Fuel
Easthampton Savings Bank
Finck & Perras Insurance Agency, Inc.
Fleury Lumber Company
Florence Savings Bank
Innovative Business Systems, Inc.
Kiwanis Club
McDonald’s Restaurant
Northampton Athletic Club
Patrick F. McCarthy VFW Post 3422
Polish National Credit Union
Representative John W. Scibak
Stevens Urethane
Donors:
Catherine M. Hancock DBA
Cernak Buick, Inc.
And thank you to all of the volunteers and belayers!
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Help us sew bag share tags onto 200 cloth bags donated by Big E’s
in honor Earth Day
Monday, April 19th
4:00 pm-5:30 pm
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED EXCEPT FOR THE SEWING CIRCLE. NO BOOKS WILL BE LENT OUT AT THIS TIME.
What exactly is the Bag Share Project? Volunteers work together to produce reusable cloth bags for stores to use. Participating stores lend customers the bags when they forget to bring their own. The purpose is to eliminate disposable bags.
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Our annual fundraiser at the Northampton Athletic Club, 306 King Street, Northampton, MA
WHEN: Thursday, April 22nd
10:00 am-1:00 pm
A great activity during vacation!
Call 529-1605
Registration is encouraged!
No experience necessary and kids love it
For only $15 you get: 3 hours of climbing, All required equipment, Certified belayers
Permission slips must be signed the day of the event by a parent or guardian or by prior arrangements with the Youth Department. This event is suitable for ages 5+
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 3:30 pm in the PEPIN SCHOOL GYM
4 Park Street
Easthampton, MA
This introductory class is taught by teacher Heather Cuthbertson. Subsequent classes are only $5!
For further information please call Johanna at the Library at 529-1605
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TO BENEFIT OUR LIBRARY. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE DETAILS 527-1031.
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Our patrons are invited to join Marge Prendergast, co-director of the Friends of the Emily Williston Memorial Library, at Nini’s for appetizers and a lively discussion of Tracy Kidder’s “Mountains Beyond Mountains”.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
6:30-7:30 PM
at Nini’s Restaurant
124 Cottage Street
Easthampton, MA
For more information call: 413-527-1031
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Join Craig Fear of Pioneer Valley Nutriontal Therapy for an in depth discussion of food. Learn how to sort through the bewildering maze of conflicting modern day dietary information so that you can make healthier, more sustainable food choices for you and your family.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
at 6:30 pm
at the Library
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March 22-April 23, 2010
Every entrant will receive a small prize. The top three submissions in each age group will receive a special bag of goodies courtesy of Big E’s and the Hadley Garden Center!
Please choose one of the Starter Questions.
1. What can I do/or not do to make the Earth a better place to live in?
2. What’s your Earth Day slogan and why? Tell it or draw it.
Age groups are: 3-7 years, 8-12 years, 13-17 years and Adult.
Please bring your submission to either of the circulation desks of the library.
Write your name, age group, address and phone number on your submission.
Only one submission per person, please
The winning entrants will be notified on April 30, 2010 and their work will be displayed at Big E’s.
All decisions of the selection committee are final.
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