Oct
15
Thu
Pop Up Art School Presents Halloween Ghost Figures!
Oct 15 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Make a spooky or friendly ghost with an unusual materiel-toilet paper! Sculpting with toilet paper is a no mess way of doing papier-mache. There’s no goopy glue or wheat paste needed. If time permits, we will also do candy corn! Space is limited, registration required. Ages 10+. Fill out our registration form to reserve your spot!

Oct
19
Mon
The World of Music with Andy Goulet for Teens
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join multi-instrumentalist Andy Goulet for a workshop series exploring the fascinating world of music. In this series we’ll learn about music traditions from around the world, take an in-depth look at various musical instruments,, discuss the practical and creative challenges of being a musician, and more! Ages 12+, Virtual Program.

Oct
20
Tue
Intersectional Speculative Fiction Book Club
Oct 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Intersectional Speculative Fiction Book Club meets the third Tuesday of every other month, from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. All are welcome! This Zoom program requires registration. Email Kelley at kcrisp@ewmlibrary.org if you are interested in joining and to request the next book title.

Oct
23
Fri
Family Story Time-Virtual
Oct 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Virtual Family Storytime-New Day! This will be live on Zoom! Contact Youth Department to receive the link-youthdept@ewmlibrary.org. Stories, songs, and movement.

Storytime builds vocabulary and a love of books. And kids who love books and stories become better readers!

Curbside Crafts to GO for Youths!
Oct 23 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

New! DIY crafts for youths that can be picked up curbside at the front of the library at 2:30-5:30pm. When you arrive just call the library (413-527-1031) and let us know that you are here for Curbside Crafts to Go. Supplies limited to the first 25. No library cards required or pre-registration. Offered 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Recommended for ages 5 & up.

Oct
26
Mon
Drop-In Guitar Workshop for Beginners-Teens
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Are you just starting to play guitar and having some trouble? Join Andy Goulet and other beginning guitar players for this workshop series and get the help you need! Andy Goulet has been playing guitar for over 20 years and can help you identify solutions to problems you may be having, and develop a plan for learning to play how YOU want to play! Ages 12+, 2 guitars available to loan. Virtual Program.

Monday Night Book Club
Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Monday Night Book Club is meeting monthly on Zoom (except twice in January and not in December) from 6:30 – 8 PM. We provide copies of each title for participants to check out. Visit the Monday Night Book Club page OR print a copy of the schedule to see what they are reading.

Come in to pick up a copy of the monthly selection.

Join the discussion, starting at 6:30pm, by doing either of the following:
Click tinyurl.com/ewml-mnbc-zoom
Enter these numbers Meeting ID: 846 3308 8996 , Passcode: 587853

 

Oct
29
Thu
Mug Magic with Julie! Winter Series for Teens-Peppermint Swirl Cake!
Oct 29 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Julie will lead this workshop using a simple recipe to create a meal/snack in a mug using the microwave. Back by popular demand, Julie will sharing Fall/Winter favorites! Contact us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to register for this Live Zoom event. Ages 12+

Oct
30
Fri
Halloween Curbside Crafty Treat Bags and STORYWALK®!
Oct 30 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Creepy Carrots!  words by Aaron Reynolds, Pictures by Peter Brown will be our featured STORYWALK® book. Socially distanced pages on stakes, around the grounds will be family friendly! Let us know you are here, and we will bring out a Crafty Treat Bag (while supplies last)! We would love to see you in costumes!

Nov
4
Wed
Technology Help by Appointment
Nov 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Stephanie will offer 30 minute sessions, on the phone or on Zoom (your choice), every other Wednesday from noon to 3pm. This time, we will be requiring appointments. Read all about it or request an appointment at ewmlibrary.org/tech-help/