Jul
1
Mon
Crimson Canary + Chris Hayes – Out of this World Concert Series
Jul 1 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

FREE and open to all ages. Join us as we welcome back local music group Crimson Canary for the first performance of our Out of this World Concert Series! They are thrilled to have accordionist Chris Haynes join them for a special evening of French, Italian and Spanish music. 

Happening RAIN or SHINE!! That means that weather permitting, they will take place on the Library Green. Some chairs will be provided but please feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair.

However, in the case of inclement weather — the show must go on! The performance will happen downstairs in our programming space at the back of the Youth Department. If so, we will advertise as such the day of the concert.

Jul
13
Sat
Teen Tech Takeover: Virtual Reality
Jul 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Jul
27
Sat
Teen Tech Takeover: 3D Design & Printing
Jul 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Aug
7
Wed
Final Summer Reading Event Picnic at the Park!
Aug 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at Nonotuck Park, Pavilion #4 for our traditional final event featuring local music STARS Andy & Brandee!! This event is open to all ages. Sign up to let us know what you can bring to the picnic. Rain or Shine, we are on!

Sep
21
Sat
Teen Tech Takeover: Virtual Reality Reboot
Sep 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Are you as fascinated by Virtual Reality as we are? Want to learn more about this budding technology? Help us welcome back Arthur and Peter Evans of Makerspace Workshops, who will share their two-player VR system with us. PLUS we’ll reveal exciting plans that the Library has to make VR more accessible to YOU!

This program is geared toward teens is grades 7-12, and registration is strongly encouraged.

“Teen Tech Takeovers” are brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Sep
25
Wed
Critical: Food Insecurity in Western MA
Sep 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This new series, geared toward teens but open to all, will tackle important issues facing our local community and beyond.

Did you know that, at the Easthampton Community Center alone, over 1400 families facing food insecurity are served each month, with over 8000 pounds of food distributed every week? So often the struggles these families face remain invisible to most, and it’s critical that we shed light on this issue.

Join us in welcoming a panel of food-access-experts to the Library, who will share their perspectives on this important topic. Please consider bringing your own questions, comments, or stories to share as well.

“Critical” is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Oct
12
Sat
Emily’s Friends’ Fall Book Sale
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Oct
21
Mon
Libby 101: Borrowing E-Materials Workshop
Oct 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Learn about the Libby app for smartphone or tablet. We’ll also review the OverDrive Digital Catalog borrowing process. Bring your mobile device.

Nov
9
Sat
Intro to Robotics!
Nov 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Learn about robots and how they are made and what robots do in the world today.  You’ll find out about self-driving cars and the build your own car with Digital Designer instructions and EV3 robotics kits.

You will learn to program your car to drive through the streets on a challenge mat. Then add code to use the color sensor so the car can drive itself.

7+ Pre-registration is required.

Dec
9
Mon
Celebrate Computer Science Education Week with Scratch! Code Your Hero with Holyoke Codes!
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

At this introductory workshop, we’ll help students create free accounts and explain the basics of sprites, costumes, and coding with visual blocks to create engaging, interactive stories. Students will learn to incorporate rich, multimedia into their projects. We will be focusing on the theme Code Your Hero. This workshop is funded by the Public Policy and Advocacy Office of the American Library Association. Ages 7+. Space is limited, registration required.