Feb
23
Thu
Adult Craft Party: Creepy Doll Planters
Feb 23 @ 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm

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!

Creepy doll head planters

Mar
21
Tue
Art Buffet: Spring Flowers
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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

Apr
25
Tue
Art Buffet
Apr 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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

May
16
Tue
Art Buffet
May 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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

Art Buffet: Notan
May 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us upstairs to explore the Japanese concept of ‘notan’ – ‘light-dark harmony’.

Art Buffet: Painting with Tissue Paper
May 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Pattern and color with ‘bleeding’ tissue paper.

May
20
Sat
Emily’s Friends’ Spring Book Sale
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Spring Book Sale is coming up, out on the Library Lawn! Come score bargains galore and help the Emily’s Friends of the Library do what they do best–support Library programs and projects!

Donations for the sale will be accepted at the Library through Saturday, May 6th. Please refer to our materials donation policy to learn what we can accept, and bring all donations to a staff member to evaluate.

If you are interested in volunteering at the sale, or helping to make it happen, please email kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org.

Jun
7
Wed
“Sun on the Muddy” Author’s Night
Jun 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
"Sun on the Muddy" Author's Night

Join Jim Armenti (poet) and Dave Madeloni (photographer) in support of Sun On The Muddy a book of poetry and fantastic photos published by Levellers Press of Amherst, for a short presentation, poetry reading, a few songs and conversation. Books will be available for purchase.

Jim Armenti is a poet, musician, and composer. In Sun on the Muddy he gives us fifty irresistible reflections on the people and objects that make a life. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI, the third-generation product of Italian immigrants. Jim grew up in a household of musicians, his father a classical mandolin player, one sister (of three) a guitar player, another a flute player and everyone a singer. In high school Jim started a band called H&WA, named after the school counselor’s report that Jim is “happy and well-adjusted.” 

Jim performs with the legendary band, The Lonesome Brothers. He tours internationally with The Young at Heart Chorus, and he constantly writes poetry.

Dave Madeloni is a photographer, educator, and journalist. Early on, his parents strongly encouraged his curiosity and creativity. He immersed himself in the lyrics of great songwriters while capturing images of performers, protesters, and most recently, puddles. For the last forty years, he has also taught and supported young people with social/emotional disabilities, inspiring their curiosity and creativity. In Sun on the Muddy, Dave explores in photos the beauty and meaning found all around us, but not where we ordinarily look.

Jun
13
Tue
Art Buffet: Notan
Jun 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us upstairs to explore the Japanese concept of ‘notan’ – ‘light-dark harmony’.

Jun
27
Tue
RCA’s Intergenerational Drawing Group
Jun 27 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ages 1 to 101… this drawing group is for you! Come as a family or with a buddy, or come solo. FREE for all to attend.
Intergenerational Drawing Group is happening at the Library on June 27th, July 11th, and August 1st with Resilient Community Arts. It’s a laid-back, fun-centric time to come together and draw. No experience required!
You’ll have the option to work on your own drawings independently or join a small learning group, focused on a specific skill or subject. Drawing skills are taught by RCA instructors who are trained to work with all ages and skill levels. All materials provided.