Jul
6
Thu
Youth Songwriting with Lisa
Jul 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

During this special four week workshop designed for youth ages 9 and up, participants will join Lisa Bastoni, award-winning folk singer and songwriter, to learn about a variety of song forms and elements, and work collaboratively and individually to turn their own experiences into songs! Participants should register in advance, planning to come to each of the four weekly sessions: Sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Summer Brick Builders Club!
Jul 6 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Calling all builders! Bring your friends and let your imagination run wild.

Jul
7
Fri
Tech Help with Kat: Mobile Devices
Jul 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Request an appoint at tinyurl.com/tech-help-kat

Kat will offer four 30-minute sessions, from 1-3pm. This time, they’ll help with mobile device troubleshooting and questions. We will stop accepting appointment requests on Weds, 7/5 at 8pm.
Reading with Molly!
Jul 7 @ 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.

Writing Memoir: Voice and Passion
Jul 7 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Attend one or both! Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/epl-voice-passion so we have an idea of how many folks will be attending. Recommended but not required.

Explore your life experiences in this writing workshop that focuses on the elements of voice and passion in memoir. We will write in workshop to prompts, and discuss and share in a safe and supportive group. Writing tools and handouts will be provided. No writing experience necessary.

Facilitator Laurie McMillan leads writing workshops of all genres and encourages people from all walks of life who want to write.

Find Your Voice is sponsored by the Easthampton Public Library, Emily’s Friends of the Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Jul
10
Mon
Yoga with Brian Mulligan
Jul 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Jul
11
Tue
‘Art Speaks’ with Lois!
Jul 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lois returns for another artful summer workshop series! Each of these Tuesdays will feature an open-ended art project; come to one or come to all of these fun programs. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 6 and up; Sign up at the library in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

RCA’s Intergenerational Drawing Group
Jul 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ages 1 to 101… this drawing group is for you! Come as a family or with a buddy, or come solo. FREE for all to attend.
Intergenerational Drawing Group is happening at the Library on June 27th, July 11th, and August 1st with Resilient Community Arts. It’s a laid-back, fun-centric time to come together and draw. No experience required!
You’ll have the option to work on your own drawings independently or join a small learning group, focused on a specific skill or subject. Drawing skills are taught by RCA instructors who are trained to work with all ages and skill levels. All materials provided.
Graphic Novel Book Club
Jul 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Graphic Novel Book Club meets monthly, on the second Tuesday, from 6:30 – 8 PM. All are welcome to join! Email Anastasia at bookclubs@ewmlibrary.org if you are interested in joining and to request the next book title.

Jul
12
Wed
Sit and Write with Seth Harwood
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-in to Sit and Write in the alcoves. Come join fellow writers to meet, say hello, and then sit for three 25-minute quiet writing sessions. This event is open to writers of all ages, genres, and levels. To be added to the email list for reminders and updates, visit tinyurl.com/epl-sitandwrite