Jan
31
Wed
Junior Librarian January!
Jan 31 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

Do you love the library and want to dive in even more? During this three week series, we will have all sorts of creative library fun including designing new labels for the non-fiction section, making book reviews to be displayed in the library, and curating our own book displays! Registration is required (stop by in person, email us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org, or call us at 413-527-1031. Feel free to come to one, two, or all three of the sessions. Ages 8-12

Feb
7
Wed
Get Started with Libby (for library patrons) Webinar
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get Started with Libby (for library patrons) Webinar

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 reading settings, and more, our Libby experts are here to get you started. The session will close with a mini-quiz and live Q&A.

Want to learn Libby, but can’t attend one of our monthly sessions live? Sessions will be recorded and emailed to everyone registered 24 hours after the webinar. Please register to receive the recording.

If you don’t have the Libby app downloaded on your device already, you can download the Libby app on most iOS and Android devices. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store and search for Libby. Your result should be Libby, by OverDrive, and the app is FREE! You can also use Libby in your web browser by going to libbyapp.com.

Tech Help with Elli
Feb 7 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tech Help with Elli

Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help

We offer 30 minute sessions Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/.

Feb
14
Wed
Genealogy Help with Brian
Feb 14 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

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 using the census, vital records, family mementos, and the library’s genealogy resources like Ancestry and Heritage Quest.

Please note: If you are not able to make the listed times, but would still like genealogy help, please email Katya at kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org. She will do her best to accommodate you with an appointment at a different weekday time.

Tech Help with Elli
Feb 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tech Help with Elli

Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help

We offer 30 minute sessions Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/.

Feb
15
Thu
ZOOM – Author Talk with Julie Gerstenblatt
Feb 15 @ 2:00 pm
ZOOM - Author Talk with Julie Gerstenblatt
Register for Zoom info at tinyurl.com/author215

Join the Easthampton Public Library and the Easthampton Council on Aging book group for a discussion with author Julie Gerstenblatt about her book Daughters of Nantucket.

Learn more about the book at https://www.juliegerstenblatt.com/daughters-of-nantucket

Feb
17
Sat
English Conversation Circle
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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:

  1. Improve their pronunciation  
  2. Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms
  3. Improve their comprehension
  4. Build cross cultural skills
  5. Gain confidence when speaking English
  6. Build life skills useful for seeking medical care, opening bank accounts, job searches and interviews

Classes will meet for one hour twice a week, with flexibility for participants to join once or twice a week as suits their schedule. The schedule can be adjusted to suit the participants’ own schedule needs once the group is formed. 

The initial round of sessions will run for five weeks, beginning Feb 17 & 20. Saturdays will be 10AM-11AM and Tuesdays will be 6PM-7PM.

For reservations or inquiries please contact Katya at kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org

Tech Help with Kat: The Libby App
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tech Help with Kat: The Libby App

Kat will offer four 30-minute sessions, from 10am-12pm. This time, they’ll help with Libby App setup, questions, and troubleshooting. Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help

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
21
Wed
Tech Help with Elli
Feb 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tech Help with Elli

Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help

We offer 30 minute sessions Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/.