Mar
29
Fri
Reading with Molly!
Mar 29 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Reading with Molly!

Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Community Art Shelves
Mar 29 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Help us beautify the Youth Department bookshelves with your art! During this new quarterly program, you will have the chance to make something that will then be on display at the library for about three months. Choose either the Wednesday or the Friday session and come ready to create. For this first display the program is recommended for school-aged children and teens, we will be creating with Model Magic; all supplies will be provided. Registration is required, sign up here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Mar
30
Sat
English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

An opportunity for New  English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations.  

Students will learn to:

  1. Improve their pronunciation  
  2. Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms
  3. Improve their comprehension
  4. Build cross cultural skills
  5. Gain confidence when speaking English
  6. Build life skills useful for seeking medical care, opening bank accounts, job searches and interviews

Classes will meet for one hour twice a week, with flexibility for participants to join once or twice a week as suits their schedule. The schedule can be adjusted to suit the participants’ own schedule needs once the group is formed. 

The initial round of sessions will run for five weeks, beginning Feb 17 & 20. Saturdays will be 10AM-11AM and Tuesdays will be 6PM-7PM.

For reservations or inquiries please contact Katya at kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org

Apr
1
Mon
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Come join us for books and playtime!

Office Hours with Liz Plouffe, Easthampton Community Social Worker
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Photo of Liz Plouffe, Easthampton Community Social Worker.Easthampton Community Social Worker Liz Plouffe joins us for ‘office hours’ in the alcove. Bring your questions about City services, mental health resources, elder care support, or other needs! Questions? Reach out to Liz at: eplouffe@easthamptonma.gov or 413-529-1400 ext. 106

Knitting & Crocheting Group
Apr 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays (excepting the fourth Monday of each month) downstairs in the Easthampton Library program space.

 

Please note that this is not a knitting class, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.
Apr
2
Tue
After-School Homework Help
Apr 2 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Free, drop-in Homework Help for all ages. Need a little help on an assignment? A friendly adult to help with focus? Join volunteer Homework Helper Bonnie in the second alcove upstairs on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30pm for insight and encouragement. First come, first served! Bonnie has a specialty in writing for teen and college aged students, but can assist all comers!