Join us on the Library Lawn.
Come enjoy award-winning folk duo Lisa Bastoni with Sean Staples for an acoustic evening. Lisa’s songs have been described as delicate, thoughtful and soul-stirring! We hope to see you there.
Lisa Bastoni (Northampton, MA) is a 2022 & 2023 New England Music Award Nominee (Roots), 2020 & 2019 Boston Music Award (Folk) and winner of 2019 New Folk at the esteemed Kerrville Folk Festival. In addition to her work in music, Lisa Bastoni is a visual artist and teacher. Lisa has opened for/performed with Lori McKenna, Dar Williams, Regina Spektor, The Secret Sisters, Teddy Thompson, Rose Cousins, Mark Erelli, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, and many more. Her latest album, On The Water, was released in March 2024. She performs regularly around New England, and occasionally beyond.
“Bright, attractive and wonderfully poetic…” (Americana-UK)
“Expressive, well-crafted songs…” (Glide Magazine)
“A beautiful melancholia…real and human.” (Red Line Roots)
“Americana of the highest order, along the lines of Patty Griffin or Gretchen Peters” (Maverick UK)
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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.
We are delighted to be hosting an all-ages Taiko perfomance on the library lawn! Taiko is a full-body performance art that blends physicality and musicality, movement and rhythm. Originating in Japan but molded by a globalized world, taiko performances pay homage to ancient rhythms as well as innovate contemporary beats. Bring a blanket to sit on if you’d like.
Mountain River Taiko is a multi-generational community group sharing their love of Japanese drumming in western Massachusetts and beyond for over 10 years. MRT practices at the Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity in Florence, MA and offers performances and workshops. For more information, visit www.mountainrivertaiko.com
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!
A casual monthly gathering to develop ukulele skills and have fun. You will need a ukulele (Tenor, Soprano, Concert, or Baritone tunings). Songs and chords will be provided. Please register (10 person cap): https://tinyurl.com/mvsyfzy8
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+
All ages watercolors will be a relaxing, fun time for anyone of any age to come and participate in. Come alone or with a friend or family or a group–we will have all the supplies and prompts and you’re also free to explore and use the materials in your own way. Come join us for a lovely time!
Join teacher Sarah Levine for an hour of prompts and support to build your creative writing skills. Bring a writing implement and a notebook or some paper. Ages 13+. Registration required: https://tinyurl.com/2c4fc3wy
Join Emily for this three week gift-making series. Each week, we will provide inspiration and materials for a different craft project suitable for gifting. We will have wrapping materials and gift tags so that everyone can leave with a gift ready to be given! Program is designed for youth and teens ages 7+. Registration is required; register for one, two, or all three sessions in person at the library or by emailing youthdept@ewmlibrary.org or calling 413-527-1031. We hope to see you there!
A casual monthly gathering to develop ukulele skills and have fun. You will need a ukulele (Tenor, Soprano, Concert, or Baritone tunings). Songs and chords will be provided. Please register (10 person cap): https://tinyurl.com/mvsyfzy8