May
19
Thu
Spring Cooking with Moira
May 19 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Moira will virtually lead the group to create (breads/soups/treats) using the stove top and/or oven, and sometimes the microwave. Recipes will be basic but will require use of different utensils and ingredients. Adult supervision is required. Register at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to receive recipe and link for this virtual program. 7-18.

May
23
Mon
Office Hours with State Rep Dan Carey
May 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join State Representative Dan Carey for Office Hours in the first alcove of the Library.

Jun
2
Thu
Spring Cooking with Moira
Jun 2 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Moira will virtually lead the group to create (breads/soups/treats) using the stove top and/or oven, and sometimes the microwave. Recipes will be basic but will require use of different utensils and ingredients. Adult supervision is required. Register at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to receive recipe and link for this virtual program. 7-18.

Jun
16
Thu
Spring Cooking with Moira
Jun 16 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Moira will virtually lead the group to create (breads/soups/treats) using the stove top and/or oven, and sometimes the microwave. Recipes will be basic but will require use of different utensils and ingredients. Adult supervision is required. Register at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to receive recipe and link for this virtual program. 7-18.

Jun
23
Thu
Teen Advisory Board!
Jun 23 @ 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

Jun
27
Mon
Read Beyond The Beaten Path! Summer Reading Program 2022
Jun 27 @ 9:30 am – Aug 8 @ 4:00 pm

Read, be read to, or read to someone! Join us for our SRP at The Emily Williston Memorial Library! Sign up starts Monday, June 27th and runs through August 8th. This Summer is packed with events, programs, special guests, and raffles! All you have to do is register and keep track of your time! Something for everyone! More information will be coming!

Jul
1
Fri
Outdoor Solar Ovens (with S’mores)!
Jul 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us to learn how to make a solar oven, hands on workshop. After completing your project, make a s’more using the sunlight to bake it! Fun and easy. Take and Bake with you and see what lese you can make! Ages 5-18 Limited space, registration required.

Jul
6
Wed
Off the Beaten Path Scavenger Hunt on The Manhan Rail Trail!
Jul 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

What will be looking for and what will we find? Meghan from the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District will lead us through the scavenger hunt! Meet at the library (Youth Department) and we will walk together down to the Manhan Bike Trail to start our scavenger hunt (or meet us at Tandem on the trail). A wonderful event to kick off the Summer Reading Program! Contact Youth/Teen department for more information. youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Jul
8
Fri
Fabulous Frogs of Massachusetts!
Jul 8 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Laura from the Mass Audubon Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton will help us learn and identify frogs from around our state. We can use this information for our next camping and hiking adventure this summer! In-person, registration required. Ages 3+

Jul
13
Wed
Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi!
Jul 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever-popular presentation on birds of prey. This program is designed for all ages. Tom will share fascinating facts and information about many different magnificent birds, demonstrate some of their unique behaviors and inspire children of all ages to appreciate, respect and conserve these important members of our wild kingdom. Registration is required.

Tom Ricardi is a licensed rehabilitator and wildlife biologist. He runs Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway, MA, and is now retired after 40 years of service as a Massachusetts Environmental Conservation police officer.