Aug
16
Fri
Reading with Molly!
Aug 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Reading with Molly!

Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Concert on the Library Lawn: Lisa Bastoni with Sean Staples
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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)

 http://www.lisabastoni.com

https://www.facebook.com/lisabastonimusic

https://www.instagram.com/lisabastoni/

Lisa Bastoni on Spotify

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV-9ESmEjVM

Aug
19
Mon
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Aug 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays.

Please note that this is not a knitting class, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.
CANCELLED: Yoga with Brian Mulligan
Aug 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The class on August 19, 2024 is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Free adult yoga class, weekly on Mondays (except the 4th Monday) from 6-7pm with Brian Mulligan. Brian stresses a gentle approach to yoga with emphasis on proper alignment, safety and well-balanced classes.

Drop-in and bring your own yoga mat.

Brian is a certified 200 hour yoga instructor who studied under Kim Valerie’s Iyengar based Yoga Spirits out of Beverly, MA. He’s also certified to teach chair yoga, having studied under Lakshmi Voelker’s Get Fit Where You Sit program. Lakshmi has trained over 1600 Chair yoga instructors and trains out of Kripalu.

Aug
20
Tue
CANCELLED: Yoga for (People With) Chronic Pain
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The session on August 20th is cancelled. Apologies for the inconvenience.

 

Brian Mulligan offers Yoga for people with chronic pain. A blending of poses, breathing techniques, meditation and positive thinking.
Participants should be able to get up and down off the floor, chairs can be used as assistance.

Folding chairs will be provided. Please BYO Yoga Mats!

This 4 session series will take play Tuesdays in August at 10am. August 6, 13, 20, 27. No registration required, participation may be limited if demand outstrips space constraints. First come, first served.

Aug
21
Wed
Tech Help with Elli
Aug 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/.

Aug
23
Fri
Reading with Molly!
Aug 23 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Reading with Molly!

Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Aug
26
Mon
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Aug 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays.

Please note that this is not a knitting class, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.
Monday Night Book Club
Aug 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Monday Night Book Club meets monthly (except twice in January and not in December), on the fourth Monday, from 6:30 – 8 PM. Drop-in. We provide copies of each title for participants to check out. Visit the Monday Night Book Club page for a list of dates and titles, with links to each in the catalog.

Aug
27
Tue
Yoga for (People With) Chronic Pain
Aug 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Brian Mulligan offers Yoga for people with chronic pain. A blending of poses, breathing techniques, meditation and positive thinking.
Participants should be able to get up and down off the floor, chairs can be used as assistance.

Folding chairs will be provided. Please BYO Yoga Mats!

Tuesdays at 10am.  No registration required, participation may be limited if demand outstrips space constraints. First come, first served.