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.
Feb
28
Wed
Chess Club
Feb 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Easthampton Public Library Chess Club! The club will start from square one and everyone is welcome–beginner or expert! Learn the real rules and how to use all of your pieces. Study famous games and learn winning strategies to improve your play. Ages 9+ (Children below 9 need to be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org .

Mar
6
Wed
Chess Club
Mar 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Easthampton Public Library Chess Club! The club will start from square one and everyone is welcome–beginner or expert! Learn the real rules and how to use all of your pieces. Study famous games and learn winning strategies to improve your play. Ages 9+ (Children below 9 need to be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org .

Mar
13
Wed
Chess Club
Mar 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Easthampton Public Library Chess Club! The club will start from square one and everyone is welcome–beginner or expert! Learn the real rules and how to use all of your pieces. Study famous games and learn winning strategies to improve your play. Ages 9+ (Children below 9 need to be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org .

Mar
20
Wed
Chess Club
Mar 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Easthampton Public Library Chess Club! The club will start from square one and everyone is welcome–beginner or expert! Learn the real rules and how to use all of your pieces. Study famous games and learn winning strategies to improve your play. Ages 9+ (Children below 9 need to be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org .

Mar
22
Fri
Family Eclipse Program with Meg Thacher
Mar 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

May
15
Wed
Needle Felted Dragon Hatchlings
May 15 @ 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm

Learn how to use felt fabric and needle felting to craft a dragon small enough to fit inside its own plastic egg. You will have your very own pet dragon that’s pocket sized and ready for adventures! Ages 8+, registration is required: stop by the library to sign up or email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org or call 413-527-1031.

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+