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The Sierra Vista Commons Project (the “Project”) is located at 93-97 Northampton Street, Easthampton and is a redevelopment project for a mixed-used residential and commercial center. The Project is preparing to submit documents to the State for review under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). Before submitting these documents, we would like to gather public input and comments on the Project as part of the MEPA Public Involvement Protocol for Environmental Justice Populations. A Project representative will be at the library to answer questions and to hear your input.

This program is not affiliated directly with the library. Please contact Adrienne Dunk at adrienne.dunk@gza.com with any questions.

The Sierra Vista Commons Project (the “Project”) is located at 93-97 Northampton Street, Easthampton and is a redevelopment project for a mixed-used residential and commercial center. The Project is preparing to submit documents to the State for review under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). Before submitting these documents, we would like to gather public input and comments on the Project as part of the MEPA Public Involvement Protocol for Environmental Justice Populations. A Project representative will be at the library to answer questions and to hear your input.

This program is not affiliated directly with the library. Please contact Adrienne Dunk at adrienne.dunk@gza.com with any questions.

Come join Emily for a back to school themed story-time with a twist… and a sandwich based art project! Geared for elementary ages, all are welcome. Registration is encouraged–register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Come start the new year with watercolors! We will have materials, prompts and painting games. All ages welcome.

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.

Can an author tell a complete story in just 100 words? John Sheirer answers that question as he reads from and discusses his new book, For Now: One Hundred 100-Word Stories. These stories combine humor, depth, meaning, love, loss, and connection–all in exactly 100 words each. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

“Here, in these finely wrought tales, is a universal current of humanity that connects us all.” – Robert Scotellaro, author of Ways to Read the World. “Unsettling in their precise focus, Sheirer’s brief and crystalline works sharpen the reader’s awareness of the irrevocable. – Gina Barreca, author of They Used to Call Me Snow White, but I Drifted. “With so many big stories in such compact spaces, John Sheirer will titillate and delight you.” – Joshua Michael Stewart, author of Love Something.

Author Bio: John Sheirer lives in Western Massachusetts and is in his 31st year of teaching at Asnuntuck Community College in Northern Connecticut. He writes a monthly column for The Daily Hampshire Gazette. His most recent books are For Now: One Hundred 100-Word Stories and Stumbling Through Adulthood: Linked Stories. Find him at JohnSheirer.com.

Come prepare for the eclipse with us! Smith College astronomy professor and science writer for children, Meg Thacher, will be talking with families about the coming eclipse and leading us in an activity to make a pinhole eclipse viewers! Program geared for elementary aged children but siblings and families are welcome. Registration is recommended–stop by the library, give us a call at 413-527-1031, or send us an email at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.