Renew your love of adventure at the Library! Join us on Mondays this summer for a 5-session D&D series running from July 1 through August 5 (no game 7/8). Can you help refresh a fledgling frontier-town by uncovering a much needed resource? Tread carefully — the vast sands of the Badlands might not be as barren as they seem! Recommended for ages 13-16. Space is limited, and registration is required, stop by the library, give us a call at 413-527-1031, or send us an email at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.
Ever wonder how a movie gets made? In this 4-week workshop, we will work together to make an original short film. Each session will focus on another aspect of production, from screenwriting to editing, and the skills learned here will travel to wherever you want them to go. No prior skill required, and it’s okay if you can’t make it every week. Open to ages 12 and up, registration is recommended, sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.
With phone cameras as powerful as they are, you can make the next great motion picture in your own backyard!
Come join Emily this summer for weekly family book celebrations. Each week will focus on a different book for us to enjoy together. These gatherings will include an interactive storytime geared for elementary students and their families and then a celebratory project prompted by what we’ve shared. Attend one week or all five! Registration is encouraged; sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org
Come and redeem your last reading hours for tickets for the final Summer Reading Raffles! Make sure all earned tickets are entered in raffles for chances to win wonderful prizes. All “finishers” of the program who have read 12 hours or more this summer can enjoy a fabulous popsicle from the one and only Crooked Stick Pops who will be right outside the Youth Department with their popsicle cart!
Renew your love of adventure at the Library! Join us on Mondays this summer for a 5-session D&D series running from July 1 through August 5 (no game 7/8). Can you help refresh a fledgling frontier-town by uncovering a much needed resource? Tread carefully — the vast sands of the Badlands might not be as barren as they seem! Recommended for ages 13-16. Space is limited, and registration is required, stop by the library, give us a call at 413-527-1031, or send us an email at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.
The Library will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Come join us for the unforgettable debut novel release of local author, Louangie Bou-Montes! Louangie will be talking about her spooky, swoony YA Contemporary Fantasy, TILL THE LAST BEAT OF MY HEART in conversation with Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, New York Times Bestselling author of ACE OF SPADES and WHERE SLEEPING GIRLS LIE. The evening will include crafts, cake, and time to chat with the authors. High Five Books will be there selling books from both authors! Recommended for youth and adults ages 12 and up. Registration encouraged, email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org or call 413-527-1031.
The youth department is in it’s Snail Mail Era! Come join us for a mail art afternoon making and decorating envelopes and letters. All supplies and a limited amount of postage will be provided to mail the art you create!
Come be a part of our teen advisory group! Come help plan our Spooky Afternoon at the Library party and share ideas about what programs the library could have and what we could buy for our collection. Snacks provided, Ages 12+
The Library will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday.