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Bring your stuffie for a sleepover they’ll always remember: homemade blankets, stories, & more! When it’s time to go, you’ll tuck them in and say goodnight. Then, come back any time the following day to pick them up, and see what they were up to after the lights went out. Space is limited and registration is required. Recommended for ages 3-8. Younger and older siblings welcome.

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.

Bring (or pick up) your stuffie for a special checkup with local author/illustrator team Jennifer & Rozillia! After sharing their book, Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals, they will show you how to diagnose and treat common ailments that your stuffie might experience — skills used by real life veterinarians! Space is limited and registration is required. Recommended for ages 3-8.

Come unleash the darker side of your creative genius and repurpose some toys to diabolical effect. We’ll provide doll parts, potting soil, and spider plant babies. BYO succulents if you’d prefer, plastic bugs optional!

Register at tinyurl.com/ewml-climate-justice

Climate change – the number one existential threat to humanity and the planet – is often described as a scientific problem with environmental impacts, but it’s more than that. Where do social justice and climate change overlap? How does identity (race, ethnicity, gender, etc.) influence the way a person is impacted by climate change? And how can we, as concerned community members, fight climate change in a way that is just and equitable for all?

Join Nia Keith, social justice educator and climate activist, as we examine the connection between societal inequities and climate impacts. Nia will share some of the most dynamic climate justice initiatives today, led by youth and People of Color around the world. Finally, we’ll discuss ways we can all take climate action in our communities and beyond.

Closed captioning will be available. This Zoom presentation will be recorded for future viewing.

Presenter Bio: Nia Keith is a Social Justice Educator & Consultant with more than 15 years experience working in nonprofits, schools, and cultural institutions. She is also Mass Audubon’s first Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice. Dedicated to cultivating equity and justice in all environments, Nia has spent her career motivating people to address environmental, social, and economic issues. As an educator, she designs and delivers interactive lessons for all ages, to help people understand and take action to fight climate change. Nia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from The Ohio State University and a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from Antioch University New England.

This program was funded in part by Emily’s Friends of the Library.

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

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.

Easthampton Public Schools have a half-day so come to the library and spend the afternoon with a story time and art-making session geared for lower elementary (ages 4-8), siblings and all are welcome. We will be reading Grace Lin’s new picture book and making moon collages to hang!

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

Art Buffet is back! Join Katya and Lois to make spring-themed collages or use our materials to inspire the creation of your choice.