Apr
17
Tue
Youth Beginner Ukulele Class with Carmen Junno
Apr 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Beginner ukulele class. Singing is encouraged (prerequisite: shower singing). Class limited to 12 people. April 17th for youth, April 18th for adults. Registration strongly encouraged. Bring your own ukulele and tuner if you have them. If you don’t, there will be ukuleles available for use during the workshop. (Let us know if you are left-handed).

 

Apr
18
Wed
Adult Beginner Ukulele Class with Carmen Junno
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Beginner ukulele class. Singing is encouraged (prerequisite: shower singing). Class limited to 12 people. April 17th for youth, April 18th for adults. Registration strongly encouraged. Bring your own ukulele and tuner if you have them. If you don’t, there will be ukuleles available for use during the workshop. (Let us know if you are left-handed).

 

May
1
Tue
Chemistry Adventure Day!
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

In collaboration with the Dreyfus Foundation and the National Science Foundation, the Mount Holyoke College Passport to Chemistry program presents: “Put Your Resources to Work”! Join us to experience the “power” of chemistry… Parent/child teams will explore hands-on experiments to learn about different ways that energy can be created by putting their brains, arms, lungs, and a source of light to work. Following the event, Chemistry Kits will be available for patrons to check out to continue the adventure at home!

Jun
27
Wed
Summer Weaving Wednesdays
Jun 27 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Stop by to try out Angela’s Structo Loom that’s over 100 years old. A great project for developing hand-eye coordination, and easy enough for toddlers to try!

Jun
30
Sat
Summer Stop ‘n’ Craft!
Jun 30 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Stop ‘n’ Craft returns this summer for two special sessions! We’ll get strung out with paint and become some unlikely DJs. All ages are welcome, but extra little crafters may need some help from a grown up.

Jul
3
Tue
Art Composers with Lois!
Jul 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Lois returns for another artful summer workshop series! She has once again devised a broad spectrum of open-ended art projects, this time around the summer’s theme, Libraries Rock! We may even listen to some music to inspire us while working on our projects. Come to one or come to all of these fun programs. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Jul
6
Fri
Duckies Rock: Soap Making!
Jul 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Learn to make your own soap, topped off with a rockin’ rubber duckie! Getting ready to wash up has never been this fun. Registration is required, and there will be some hot supplies, so the help of a grown up is recommended. Ages 5 and up.

Jul
9
Mon
Music Makers with the Eric Carle Museum!
Jul 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Use your creativity and problem-solving skills to transform everyday materials into musical instruments. Participants will experiment with a variety of found materials to construct their own sound machines. Registration is required. For ages 4 and up.

Jul
10
Tue
Art Composers with Lois!
Jul 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Lois returns for another artful summer workshop series! She has once again devised a broad spectrum of open-ended art projects, this time around the summer’s theme, Libraries Rock! We may even listen to some music to inspire us while working on our projects. Come to one or come to all of these fun programs. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Jul
11
Wed
Musical Moments with Carolyn Mazel!
Jul 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us in welcoming Carolyn Mazel back to the Library! This family-friendly event will introduce the joy of music in a structured environment. We’ll sing songs, learn basic music concepts, and play simple instruments. You’re sure to be dancing by the end! Registration is required. Recommended for ages 1-6.