Calendar - Easthampton Public Library

March 2024

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					1 Teen Bookbinding Workshop 3:00 pm Teen Bookbinding Workshop Mar 1 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets In this class, led by artist Lisa Hersey of Antler Editions, we will explore different bookbinding techniques that can be recreated at home. Making a book can be as simple as folding one sheet of paper, or involve 16 pages and sewing! Students will learn how to put content into their books for reproducing editions Read More Reading with Molly! 3:30 pm Reading with Molly! Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.	2 Walking & Writing Sessions with Carolyn Cushing, Easthampton’s Poet Laureate 8:30 am Walking & Writing Sessions with Carolyn Cushing, Easthampton’s Poet Laureate Mar 2 @ 8:30 am Tickets Three Saturdays, March 2nd, 9th and 23rd, 8:30am meet outside the library to begin walk, 9:30am reconvene inside the library. Meet on the steps of the library at 8:30am. A map of the “official route” will be provided that you may follow or adapt to your own needs and interests. Our time of walking and Read More English Conversation Circle 10:00 am English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More
3	4 Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:30 am Baby and Toddler Storytime Mar 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Come join us for books and playtime! Knitting & Crocheting Group 5:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting Group Mar 4 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays. Please note that this is not a knitting class, Read More	5 Brick Builders Club! 3:45 pm Brick Builders Club! Mar 5 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Tickets Calling all builders! Bring your friends and let your imagination run wild. Creations will remain on display at the Library until the Club’s next meeting. English Conversation Circle 6:00 pm English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More	6 Get Started with Libby (for library patrons) Webinar 2:00 pm Get Started with Libby (for library patrons) Webinar Mar 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join Libby Experts for our one-hour Getting Started with Libby webinar! This webinar will show you everything you need to know to get started with Libby or to make the switch from the OverDrive app. Register to attend at https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-PMb12r7QCqGooan3h9bUA#/registration From downloading the app & signing in, to searching & borrowing titles, placing holds, adjusting Read More Tech Help with Stephanie 2:30 pm Tech Help with Stephanie Mar 6 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help Stephanie will offer 30 minute sessions every other Wednesday from 2:30-5:30pm. Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/. Chess Club 4:00 pm Chess Club Mar 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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). Read More	7	8 Teen Bookbinding Workshop 3:00 pm Teen Bookbinding Workshop Mar 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets In this class, led by artist Lisa Hersey of Antler Editions, we will explore different bookbinding techniques that can be recreated at home. Making a book can be as simple as folding one sheet of paper, or involve 16 pages and sewing! Students will learn how to put content into their books for reproducing editions Read More Reading with Molly! 3:30 pm Reading with Molly! Mar 8 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.	9 Walking & Writing Sessions with Carolyn Cushing, Easthampton’s Poet Laureate 8:30 am Walking & Writing Sessions with Carolyn Cushing, Easthampton’s Poet Laureate Mar 9 @ 8:30 am Tickets Three Saturdays, March 2nd, 9th and 23rd, 8:30am meet outside the library to begin walk, 9:30am reconvene inside the library. Meet on the steps of the library at 8:30am. A map of the “official route” will be provided that you may follow or adapt to your own needs and interests. Our time of walking and Read More English Conversation Circle 10:00 am English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More
10	11 Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:30 am Baby and Toddler Storytime Mar 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Come join us for books and playtime! Office Hours with Liz Plouffe, Easthampton Community Social Worker 10:30 am Office Hours with Liz Plouffe, Easthampton Community Social Worker Mar 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Easthampton Community Social Worker Liz Plouffe joins us for ‘office hours’ in the alcove. Bring your questions about City services, mental health resources, elder care support, or other needs! Questions? Reach out to Liz at: eplouffe@easthamptonma.gov or 413-529-1400 ext. 106 Knitting & Crocheting Group 5:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting Group Mar 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays. Please note that this is not a knitting class, Read More	12 Pokemon Club 4:00 pm Pokemon Club Mar 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Come share your love of all things Pokemon with other enthusiasts! Feel free to bring your device to play Pokemon GO, your trading cards to battle and trade, or any of the many handheld video games to play and share with each other. Each meeting of the Club will feature a game to play together Read More Tech Help with Nancy 4:00 pm Tech Help with Nancy Mar 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help Nancy will offer 30 minute sessions every other Tuesday from 4:00-5:00pm. Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/. English Conversation Circle 6:00 pm English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More Graphic Novel Book Club 6:30 pm Graphic Novel Book Club Mar 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Our Graphic Novel Book Club meets monthly, on the second Tuesday, from 6:30 – 8 PM. All are welcome to join! Registration is required. Email Elli at bookclubs@ewmlibrary.org if you are interested in joining and to request the next book title.	13 Genealogy Help with Brian 1:30 pm Genealogy Help with Brian Mar 13 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Book a one on one appointment with genealogist Brian Tabor. One appointment available per month. Registration is required! We will stop accepting appointment requests at 6pm the day before each Genealogy Help. What are some things you can work on during Genealogy Help? Glad you asked! Brian can help you get started on a family tree Read More Chess Club 4:00 pm Chess Club Mar 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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). Read More	14	15 Screen-Free Creativity with Chris: Shadow Boxes! 1:00 pm Screen-Free Creativity with Chris: Shadow Boxes! Mar 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets 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. Teen Bookbinding Workshop 3:00 pm Teen Bookbinding Workshop Mar 15 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets In this class, led by artist Lisa Hersey of Antler Editions, we will explore different bookbinding techniques that can be recreated at home. Making a book can be as simple as folding one sheet of paper, or involve 16 pages and sewing! Students will learn how to put content into their books for reproducing editions Read More Reading with Molly! 3:30 pm Reading with Molly! Mar 15 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.	16 English Conversation Circle 10:00 am English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More Tech Help with Kat: Virtual Connections 10:00 am Tech Help with Kat: Virtual Connections Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Kat will offer four 30-minute sessions, from 10am-12pm. This time, they’ll help you with “virtual connections” that are keeping you connected – like social media, Facetime, Zoom, texting, etc. Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help
17	18 Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:30 am Baby and Toddler Storytime Mar 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Come join us for books and playtime! Knitting & Crocheting Group 5:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting Group Mar 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays. Please note that this is not a knitting class, Read More	19 Brick Builders Club! 3:45 pm Brick Builders Club! Mar 19 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Tickets Calling all builders! Bring your friends and let your imagination run wild. Creations will remain on display at the Library until the Club’s next meeting. English Conversation Circle 6:00 pm English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More Office Hours with Councilmember Owen Zaret 6:00 pm Office Hours with Councilmember Owen Zaret Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Join City Council Member Owen Zaret for Office Hours in the first alcove of the Library. Intersectional Speculative Fiction Book Club 6:30 pm Intersectional Speculative Fiction Book Club Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Our Intersectional Speculative Fiction Book Club meets every other month, on the third Tuesday, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. All are welcome to join! Registration is required. Email Elli at bookclubs@ewmlibrary.org if you are interested in joining and to request the next book title.	20 Tech Help with Stephanie 2:30 pm Tech Help with Stephanie Mar 20 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help Stephanie will offer 30 minute sessions every other Wednesday from 2:30-5:30pm. Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/. Chess Club 4:00 pm Chess Club Mar 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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). Read More	21 ECOA Book Club 2:00 pm ECOA Book Club @ Easthampton Council on Aging Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The Easthampton Council on Aging Book Club meets at the Council on Aging every other month on the third Thursday, from 2 – 3:30pm. We provide copies of each title for participants to check out. Read the book and drop-in at the ECOA for the discussion. Visit the ECOA Book Club page for a list of dates and titles, with links Read More Office Hours with Liz Plouffe, Easthampton Community Social Worker 3:00 pm Office Hours with Liz Plouffe, Easthampton Community Social Worker Mar 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Easthampton Community Social Worker Liz Plouffe joins us for ‘office hours’ in the alcove. Bring your questions about City services, mental health resources, elder care support, or other needs! Questions? Reach out to Liz at: eplouffe@easthamptonma.gov or 413-529-1400 ext. 106	22 Reading with Molly! 3:30 pm Reading with Molly! Mar 22 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org. Family Eclipse Program with Meg Thacher 4:00 pm Family Eclipse Program with Meg Thacher Mar 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets 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 Read More	23 CANCELLED: Walking & Writing Sessions with Carolyn Cushing, Easthampton’s Poet Laureate 8:30 am CANCELLED: Walking & Writing Sessions with Carolyn Cushing, Easthampton’s Poet Laureate Mar 23 @ 8:30 am Tickets Due to forecasted weather, this is cancelled. Three Saturdays, March 2nd, 9th and 23rd, 8:30am meet outside the library to begin walk, 9:30am reconvene inside the library. Meet on the steps of the library at 8:30am. A map of the “official route” will be provided that you may follow or adapt to your own needs Read More English Conversation Circle 10:00 am English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More
24	25 Baby and Toddler Storytime 10:30 am Baby and Toddler Storytime Mar 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Come join us for books and playtime! Knitting & Crocheting Group 5:30 pm Knitting & Crocheting Group Mar 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays. Please note that this is not a knitting class, Read More Office Hours with Koni Denham, Homar Gomez, Megan Harvey & Ben Hersey 6:00 pm Office Hours with Koni Denham, Homar Gomez, Megan Harvey & Ben Hersey Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Join City Council members Koni Denham & Homar Gomez and School Committee members Megan Harvey & Ben Hersey for Office Hours in the first alcove of the Library. Can’t make these dates? Contact city councilors: https://www.easthamptonma.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=31 Contact school committee members: https://epsd.us/…/5917/0794/0430/SC_Members_2024-2026.pdf Monday Night Book Club 6:30 pm Monday Night Book Club Mar 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Our Monday Night Book Club meets monthly (except twice in January and not in December), on the fourth Monday, from 6:30 – 8 PM. Drop-in. We provide copies of each title for participants to check out. Visit the Monday Night Book Club page for a list of dates and titles, with links to each in the catalog.	26 Pokemon Club 4:00 pm Pokemon Club Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Come share your love of all things Pokemon with other enthusiasts! Feel free to bring your device to play Pokemon GO, your trading cards to battle and trade, or any of the many handheld video games to play and share with each other. Each meeting of the Club will feature a game to play together Read More Tech Help with Nancy 4:00 pm Tech Help with Nancy Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help Nancy will offer 30 minute sessions every other Tuesday from 4:00-5:00pm. Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/. English Conversation Circle 6:00 pm English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More	27 Community Art Shelves 3:45 pm Community Art Shelves Mar 27 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Tickets 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 Read More	28 WAITLIST OPEN: Tiny Book Ornament Workshop with Lisa Hersey 3:00 pm WAITLIST OPEN: Tiny Book Ornament Workshop with Lisa Hersey Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Registration required at tinyurl.com/epl-tinybook. Max class size 4. THE CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL. Please fill out the form to be placed on a WAITLIST. In this class we will create tiny books that hang from a loop as ornaments. These tiny books are 2”x3” and contain 84 blank hand bound pages. Students will choose their Read More	29 Reading with Molly! 3:30 pm Reading with Molly! Mar 29 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org. Community Art Shelves 3:45 pm Community Art Shelves Mar 29 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Tickets 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 Read More	30 English Conversation Circle 10:00 am English Conversation Circle @ Easthampton Public Library Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets An opportunity for New English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations. Students will learn to: Improve their pronunciation Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms Improve their comprehension Build cross cultural skills Gain Read More
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