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A PowerPoint presentation offering a comprehensive introduction to the identification and uses of wild plants for food and beverage. Distinguishing characteristics, seasons of availability, habitats, methods of preparation, and nutritional and medicinal value of our region’s most common and appealing wild plants will be discussed. Questions and comments will be welcome at the conclusion of the presentation.

Presenter Bio:
John leads edible wild plant walks and lectures on a variety of landscaping and nature topics at libraries, nature centers, senior centers, and other venues throughout New England. He is also a landscaper, specializing in the creation of wildlife sanctuaries and edible landscaping, In addition, he is a cofounder of Pollinate Amherst and is actively engaged in facilitating the creation of pollinator habitat in his hometown.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Easthampton Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Come join local author, Carol Weis, for a reading from her memoir, STUMBLING HOME: Life Before and After That Last Drink. Carol will also answer questions about the book, her writing process and her own personal journey, as well as sign copies of her book for those who are interested.

Masks are required at this event.

Author Bio:
Carol Weis, who became a writer when she got sober, has been an actor, teacher, professional cook and baker, and for years, ran poetry workshops in local schools. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, AARP, The Independent, ESPN, Good Housekeeping, OZY, Cosmo, Salon, and numerous other venues, and has been read as commentary on NPR. She’s also the author of the Simon & Schuster picture book, WHEN THE COWS GOT LOOSE, and the poetry chapbook, DIVORCE PAPERS.

To RSVP for this event, please email ehampton@cwmars.org with your name and the number of people attending.

Wally will be stopping by The Emily Williston Memoria Library! We are excited to have The Red Sox Mascot visit for a “Meet & Greet”! You can stop by and have a picture with Wally! Bring your camera/phone for this fun opportunity to capture and keep! Don’t forget to wear your Red Sox gear! Enter the raffle for a chance to win a stuffie of “Wally”, while supplies last, we will have Red Sox reusable cups! Outside Event

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We offer 30 minute sessions Wednesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm Read more about it at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/.

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A 4-meeting webinar on “Can We Stop Climate Change?” Each meeting is 90 minutes, from 6:30-8pm, starting on Wednesday, April 20th and continuing on Wednesdays April 27th, May 4th and May 11th.

Attendance at all sessions is required. Max of 15 registrants.

The first session covers the most recent information about the science and problems caused by climate change. The second session is mostly about renewable energy sources, primarily solar and wind, and the amazing advances in the past decade. The third meeting addresses climate models—specifically the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator which is used for policy-making decisions. The final session is focused on the audience we are trying to reach and actions that each of us can take.

The course is designed for people who are interested in learning more about climate change; becoming more effective in communicating with others; and actively mitigating the impact on our planet and ourselves. The course is not designed for climate deniers.

Learn more about the webinar on the “Can We Stop Climate Change?” website: www.canwestopcc.org

Our Monday Night Book Club meets monthly (except twice in January and not in December), on the fourth Monday, from 6:30 – 8 PM. 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 OR print a copy of the reading list here: 2022 Monday Book Club Schedule.

For discussion date reminders and any updates, mark “Going” or “Interested” on the Facebook event.

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/.

Register at tinyurl.com/ewml-canwestopcc

A 4-meeting webinar on “Can We Stop Climate Change?” Each meeting is 90 minutes, from 6:30-8pm, starting on Wednesday, April 20th and continuing on Wednesdays April 27th, May 4th and May 11th.

Attendance at all sessions is required. Max of 15 registrants.

The first session covers the most recent information about the science and problems caused by climate change. The second session is mostly about renewable energy sources, primarily solar and wind, and the amazing advances in the past decade. The third meeting addresses climate models—specifically the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator which is used for policy-making decisions. The final session is focused on the audience we are trying to reach and actions that each of us can take.

The course is designed for people who are interested in learning more about climate change; becoming more effective in communicating with others; and actively mitigating the impact on our planet and ourselves. The course is not designed for climate deniers.

Learn more about the webinar on the “Can We Stop Climate Change?” website: www.canwestopcc.org

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