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.
Jun
30
Fri
Writing Memoir: Voice and Passion
Jun 30 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Attend one or both! Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/epl-voice-passion so we have an idea of how many folks will be attending. Recommended but not required.

Explore your life experiences in this writing workshop that focuses on the elements of voice and passion in memoir. We will write in workshop to prompts, and discuss and share in a safe and supportive group. Writing tools and handouts will be provided. No writing experience necessary.

Facilitator Laurie McMillan leads writing workshops of all genres and encourages people from all walks of life who want to write.

Find Your Voice is sponsored by the Easthampton Public Library, Emily’s Friends of the Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Jul
7
Fri
Writing Memoir: Voice and Passion
Jul 7 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Attend one or both! Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/epl-voice-passion so we have an idea of how many folks will be attending. Recommended but not required.

Explore your life experiences in this writing workshop that focuses on the elements of voice and passion in memoir. We will write in workshop to prompts, and discuss and share in a safe and supportive group. Writing tools and handouts will be provided. No writing experience necessary.

Facilitator Laurie McMillan leads writing workshops of all genres and encourages people from all walks of life who want to write.

Find Your Voice is sponsored by the Easthampton Public Library, Emily’s Friends of the Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Sep
8
Fri
Back to School Family Book Celebration
Sep 8 @ 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

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

Oct
13
Fri
Dory Fantasmagory Party
Oct 13 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Do you love books that make you laugh and are full of imagination and real feelings? Do you wish you had a fairy godmother named Mr. Nuggy, who answers the banana phone when you call? Or maybe you already know the Dory Fantasmagory books? Did you know a new one (the 6th!) just came out? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, or are just up for a fun afternoon, come to our Dory Fantasmagory Party where we will celebrate this fabulous character and series with crafts, snacks, readalouds, and a dancy party inspired by the most recent book! Registration encouraged, program geared for children ages 5-9, all who are interested are welcome.

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.