Calendar

We will gather to discuss selected articles in the New York Times Magazine 1619 Project issue. The first meeting on Monday, November 18th, will be to choose articles and plan December discussions. Registration is strongly suggested, as there are a limited number of magazine copies. 

Registration is required. Please call or come in to sign up.

We will host Christopher lee of Backyard ADUs to discuss how to build a backyard tiny home in Easthampton and other cities in Western Mass. Backyard homes can be up 800 SF and are proving an ideal way to age in place, help children care for aging parents, and enable grandparents to help care for grandchildren!

The discussion will cover:

• How to build a backyard home legally
• How to evaluate your backyard
• Construction considerations
• How to finance it

Please note: All spots are full for this date. 
Registration required for a 50 minute session starting at 9:30 & 10:30am. Call 527-1031, email slevine@ewmlibrary.org or come in. Julie will provide a one-time guest login to Ancestry.com. Bring questions or any family information you have. Beginners welcome!

We will gather to discuss selected articles in the New York Times Magazine 1619 Project issue. The first meeting on Monday, November 18th, will be to choose articles and plan December discussions. Registration is strongly suggested, as there are a limited number of magazine copies. 

City Councilor at Large Peg Conniff will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the local issues that are important to you!

Please note: Registration is full. We are working on setting up future dates, so stay tuned!

Come join us for an introduction to sewing and the sewing machine! We will go over the basics of threading and using a sewing machine. We will have two machines available, so please feel free to bring your own machine if you have one. We will learn how to cut, pin, and sew a basic upcycled tote bag. The instructor will provide material to be upcycled for totes, but please feel free to bring your own material as well.

José Mediavilla (known to many as “the sign guy”) will discuss what motivates him as an activist. José will share research he has done on a range of subjects that impact our communities and the world, and what we can do to work towards solutions. No registration and vegan treats will be available.

City Councilor at Large Owen Zaret will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the local issues that are important to you!

Get your questions answered about acupuncture — one of the oldest and most widely practiced healthcare modalities in the world. No registration necessary. 

In this workshop, you will learn:

• The basic theory of acupuncture
• How acupuncture works from a Western perspective
• How you can heal even if you don’t have a clear medical diagnosis
• Why acupuncture helps reduce stress and relieve pain
• How acupuncture works in conjunction with other modalities
• How to maintain hope in the midst of illness

This workshop is for you if:

• You are struggling with pain
• You want answers about what is happening in your body
• You are interested in Eastern Medicine
• Someone suggested that you try acupuncture
• You ‘re interested but worried about being needled

Bonnie Diamond, Licensed Acupuncturist, offers individualized, heart-centered care using a gentle Japanese style of acupuncture. In practice for 20 years, she specializes in pain and chronic illness. Bonnie’s work is influenced by her 9 year struggle with & complete recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Her mission in life is helping those in pain reclaim their power to heal.