Dec
6
Wed
CANCELLED: Sit and Write with Seth Harwood
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-in to Sit and Write in the alcoves. Come join fellow writers to meet, say hello, and then sit for three 25-minute quiet writing sessions. This event is open to writers of all ages, genres, and levels. To be added to the email list for reminders and updates, visit tinyurl.com/epl-sitandwrite

Dec
13
Wed
Sit and Write with Seth Harwood
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-in to Sit and Write in the alcoves. Come join fellow writers to meet, say hello, and then sit for three 25-minute quiet writing sessions. This event is open to writers of all ages, genres, and levels. To be added to the email list for reminders and updates, visit tinyurl.com/epl-sitandwrite

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.

Feb
20
Tue
Stuffie Yoga and Sleepover
Feb 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am

Bring a beloved stuffie to enjoy a mindful morning & raucous night!

  1. Arrive with your stuffie to check them in and craft their yoga mat.
  2. Accompany your stuffie for a special yoga session with instructor Barbara Paulo.
  3. Say goodbye for the night…
  4. Pick up your stuffie the next day and hear about their marvelous adventure!

Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.Recommended for ages 4-9. Younger and older siblings welcome.

Feb
22
Thu
Arctic Adventure Drop-In Day
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Between 10am-2pm when you come to the library you can also participate in a winter scavenger hunt, special crafts, and more, all led by our Teen Volunteers! Drop-in anytime in that window.

May
1
Wed
Coping Skills Workshop with Gina Krosoczka
May 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for an Expressive Arts activity led by Gina Krosoczka! Through creativity and crafts, children will learn new coping skills. This hour-long program will consist of read-aloud, social-emotional activities, and an art project to empower children to move through today’s world more easily. This whole-brain workshop—engaging sound, movement, and visuals—gives children a toolbox with opportunities and ways to cope with today’s everyday challenges. Recommended for school aged children first grade and up. Registration is suggested, stop by the library, give us a call at 413-527-1031, or send us an email at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

May
17
Fri
TAG Meeting and Duct Tape Wallets!
May 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 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. And then stay for a workshop making wallets out of duct tape! Ages 12+