Feb
17
Sat
English Conversation Circle
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

An opportunity for New  English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations.  

Students will learn to:

  1. Improve their pronunciation  
  2. Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms
  3. Improve their comprehension
  4. Build cross cultural skills
  5. Gain confidence when speaking English
  6. Build life skills useful for seeking medical care, opening bank accounts, job searches and interviews

Classes will meet for one hour twice a week, with flexibility for participants to join once or twice a week as suits their schedule. The schedule can be adjusted to suit the participants’ own schedule needs once the group is formed. 

The initial round of sessions will run for five weeks, beginning Feb 17 & 20. Saturdays will be 10AM-11AM and Tuesdays will be 6PM-7PM.

For reservations or inquiries please contact Katya at kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org

Tech Help with Kat: The Libby App
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tech Help with Kat: The Libby App

Kat will offer four 30-minute sessions, from 10am-12pm. This time, they’ll help with Libby App setup, questions, and troubleshooting. Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help

Feb
19
Mon
Library CLOSED
Feb 19 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.

Feb
20
Tue
Stuffie Yoga and Sleepover
Feb 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am

Bring a beloved stuffie to enjoy a mindful morning & raucous night!

  1. Arrive with your stuffie to check them in and craft their yoga mat.
  2. Accompany your stuffie for a special yoga session with instructor Barbara Paulo.
  3. Say goodbye for the night…
  4. Pick up your stuffie the next day and hear about their marvelous adventure!

Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.Recommended for ages 4-9. Younger and older siblings welcome.

Art Buffet: Notan
Feb 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Do you love making crafts or just want to give it a try? We provide the materials, you drop in anytime during the program. Make art in a casual setting with simple materials.

This session will once again explore the Japanese concept of ‘notan’ – ‘light-dark harmony’.

Brick Builders Club!
Feb 20 @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm

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.

English Conversation Circle
Feb 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

An opportunity for New  English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations.  

Students will learn to:

  1. Improve their pronunciation  
  2. Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms
  3. Improve their comprehension
  4. Build cross cultural skills
  5. Gain confidence when speaking English
  6. Build life skills useful for seeking medical care, opening bank accounts, job searches and interviews

Classes will meet for one hour twice a week, with flexibility for participants to join once or twice a week as suits their schedule. The schedule can be adjusted to suit the participants’ own schedule needs once the group is formed. 

The initial round of sessions will run for five weeks, beginning Feb 17 & 20. Saturdays will be 10AM-11AM and Tuesdays will be 6PM-7PM.

For reservations or inquiries please contact Katya at kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org

Feb
21
Wed
Winter Mural Making!
Feb 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come add to our Winter Mural before it goes up on display! Come to this collaborative multimedia mural-making session! We will have lots of fun and engaging materials and an inspiring winter backdrop of the city for participants of all ages to add to; it will be displayed at the library afterward. Stay for as long or as short of a time as you like.

Tech Help with Elli
Feb 21 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tech Help with Elli

Request an appointment at tinyurl.com/epl-tech-help

We offer 30 minute sessions Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/.

Chess Club
Feb 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Join the Easthampton Public Library Chess Club! The club will start from square one and everyone is welcome–beginner or expert! Learn the real rules and how to use all of your pieces. Study famous games and learn winning strategies to improve your play. Ages 9+ (Children below 9 need to be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. Register at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org .