Apr
15
Wed
CANCELLED: Author Reading with Gary Metras
Apr 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Inaugural Easthampton Poet Laureate Gary Metras will be reading a selection from his three most recent books: White Storm, Captive in the Here, and River Voice.

Gary Metras’s new books of poetry are River Voice (Adastra Press, 2019), Captive in the Here (Cervena Barva Press 2018), and White Storm (Presa Press 2018), short-listed for the Mass. Poetry Book of the Year by the Mass. Center for the Book. The author of seventeen previous collections of poetry, his poems have appeared in over 250 journals, including America, The Common, Poetry, Poetry East, and Poetry Salzburg Review. He lives in Easthampton, Massachusetts, where he was inducted as the city’s inaugural Poet Laureate in April 2018. He is past president of the Pioneer Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the national cold river conservation non-profit. A retired educator, he fly fishes the rivers of western Mass. as often as possible.

Sep
30
Wed
RESCHEDULED! Freedom from Psychiatric Drugs Book Talk
Sep 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This Zoom event requires registration. To register, email Stephanie at slevine@ewmlibrary.org.

Chaya Grossberg will discuss her work consulting with people coming off psychiatric drugs & what helps them the most. She will also share from her personal experience of having withdrawn from psychiatric meds herself. Q & A to follow.

About the Author: Chaya Grossberg has been sharing her psychiatric survivor and trauma story publicly for over 15 years and is an advocate and consultant to those coming off psychiatric drugs and/or seeking alternative approaches to distress. She has written a book about her work called Freedom From Psychiatric Drugs and has worked professionally with people seeking alternatives to the mainstream psychiatric narrative as a teacher, facilitator, program coordinator, and consultant to individuals and families. She has coordinated open mic speak out style events for psychiatric survivors to share their stories in poetry, speech and performance. She has led many writing groups and support groups as well as taught yoga and meditation for psychiatric and trauma survivors. Learn more on Chaya’s website at chayagrossberg.com

Oct
8
Thu
Mug Magic with Julie! Winter Series for Teens-Peppermint Swirl Cake!
Oct 8 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Julie will lead this workshop using a simple recipe to create a meal/snack in a mug using the microwave. Back by popular demand, Julie will sharing Fall/Winter favorites! Contact us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to register for this Live Zoom event. Ages 12+

Oct
19
Mon
The World of Music with Andy Goulet for Teens
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join multi-instrumentalist Andy Goulet for a workshop series exploring the fascinating world of music. In this series we’ll learn about music traditions from around the world, take an in-depth look at various musical instruments,, discuss the practical and creative challenges of being a musician, and more! Ages 12+, Virtual Program.

Oct
29
Thu
Mug Magic with Julie! Winter Series for Teens-Peppermint Swirl Cake!
Oct 29 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Julie will lead this workshop using a simple recipe to create a meal/snack in a mug using the microwave. Back by popular demand, Julie will sharing Fall/Winter favorites! Contact us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to register for this Live Zoom event. Ages 12+

Nov
5
Thu
Teen Advisory Board
Nov 5 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Teen Advisory Board (“TAB” for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month on ZOOM. The TAB works with library staff to improve events, space, and collection that we offer to teens. Take ownership of these services and help us create the library that you want to see! The TAB is open to any students ages 12 – 18, whether they attend public, private, or home school.  Contact youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Teen Advisory Board!
Nov 5 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Teen Advisory Board (“TAB” for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month on ZOOM. The TAB works with library staff to improve events, space, and collection that we offer to teens. Take ownership of these services and help us create the library that you want to see! The TAB is open to any students ages 12 – 18, whether they attend public, private, or home school.  Contact youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Nov
16
Mon
The World of Music with Andy Goulet for Teens
Nov 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join multi-instrumentalist Andy Goulet for a workshop series exploring the fascinating world of music. In this series we’ll learn about music traditions from around the world, take an in-depth look at various musical instruments,, discuss the practical and creative challenges of being a musician, and more! Ages 12+, Virtual Program.

Nov
19
Thu
Mug Magic with Julie! Winter Series for Teens-Peppermint Swirl Cake!
Nov 19 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Julie will lead this workshop using a simple recipe to create a meal/snack in a mug using the microwave. Back by popular demand, Julie will sharing Fall/Winter favorites! Contact us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to register for this Live Zoom event. Ages 12+

Dec
3
Thu
Teen Advisory Board
Dec 3 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Teen Advisory Board (“TAB” for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month on ZOOM. The TAB works with library staff to improve events, space, and collection that we offer to teens. Take ownership of these services and help us create the library that you want to see! The TAB is open to any students ages 12 – 18, whether they attend public, private, or home school.  Contact youthdept@ewmlibrary.org