The Library will be closed on the morning of Thursday, June 13, for an all staff training. We will open at 1pm on that day. Thank you for your understanding.
Aug
4
Fri
Making Lanterns for Peace
Aug 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for a special edition of our weekly book celebration, focused on picture books from Japan and restoring paper lanterns which will be then floated on Nashawannuck Pond on the evening of August 9th in commemoration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This program is geared towards elementary school ages. Registration is encouraged; sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Aug
15
Tue
Art Buffet: Painting with Tissue Paper
Aug 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Pattern and color with ‘bleeding’ tissue paper.

Sep
20
Wed
Teen Advisory Group Hangout
Sep 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come be a part of our teen advisory group! Come and share ideas about what programs the library could have and what we could buy for our collection. We will also have art supplies to explore and snacks to eat…Ages 12+

Feb
7
Wed
Screen-Free Creativity From Your Heart
Feb 7 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

It’s a half-day for Easthampton Public Schools, join us and Easthampton Public Health Nurse, Chris Southworth, for some cozy craft time making things with paper hearts! We’ll start with a short storytime and then dig into making.

Mar
15
Fri
Screen-Free Creativity with Chris: Shadow Boxes!
Mar 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

It’s a half-day for the Easthampton Public Schools, come to the library and spend time making shadow boxes of the natural world. Emily will start the program with a story and then Easthampton Public Health Nurse, Chris Southworth, will lead us in an absorbing and creative activity.

Mar
27
Wed
Community Art Shelves
Mar 27 @ 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
29
Fri
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.