Join local author/illustrator Jeff Mack to celebrate his amazing new book, learn about artists from around the world, their art and their ideas. There will be a drawing activity as well as time to ask Jeff questions. This is a special event, not to be missed! Registration is encouraged–stop by the library, give us a call at 413-527-1031, or send us an email at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.
Join us for this special event, which is part of, and made possible by, the Mass Kids Lit Fest !
Christina Uss, author of A Girl Called Bicycle and many other “odd books with guaranteed happy endings” will be leading a workshop about how to fix a flat tire while talking about her own 4,000-mile bicycle trip across the United States! Recommended for school aged children; registration encouraged. Sign up here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org
Jarrett J. Krosoczka, the acclaimed and amazing creator of the Lunch Lady series, Peanut Butter and Jellyfish, Hey Kiddo, and so much more, is coming to visit our library this summer! He’ll give a presentation on how he became a graphic novelist, how he writes books, and then will answer questions from the audience while he draws! Registration is encouraged.
Join us on the Library Lawn.
Come enjoy award-winning folk duo Lisa Bastoni with Sean Staples for an acoustic evening. Lisa’s songs have been described as delicate, thoughtful and soul-stirring! We hope to see you there.
Lisa Bastoni (Northampton, MA) is a 2022 & 2023 New England Music Award Nominee (Roots), 2020 & 2019 Boston Music Award (Folk) and winner of 2019 New Folk at the esteemed Kerrville Folk Festival. In addition to her work in music, Lisa Bastoni is a visual artist and teacher. Lisa has opened for/performed with Lori McKenna, Dar Williams, Regina Spektor, The Secret Sisters, Teddy Thompson, Rose Cousins, Mark Erelli, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, and many more. Her latest album, On The Water, was released in March 2024. She performs regularly around New England, and occasionally beyond.
“Bright, attractive and wonderfully poetic…” (Americana-UK)
“Expressive, well-crafted songs…” (Glide Magazine)
“A beautiful melancholia…real and human.” (Red Line Roots)
“Americana of the highest order, along the lines of Patty Griffin or Gretchen Peters” (Maverick UK)
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A casual monthly gathering to develop ukulele skills and have fun. You will need a ukulele (Tenor, Soprano, Concert, or Baritone tunings). Songs and chords will be provided. Please register (10 person cap): https://tinyurl.com/mvsyfzy8
A casual monthly gathering to develop ukulele skills and have fun. You will need a ukulele (Tenor, Soprano, Concert, or Baritone tunings). Songs and chords will be provided. Please register (10 person cap): https://tinyurl.com/mvsyfzy8
A casual monthly gathering to develop ukulele skills and have fun. You will need a ukulele (Tenor, Soprano, Concert, or Baritone tunings). Songs and chords will be provided. Please register (10 person cap): https://tinyurl.com/mvsyfzy8
A casual monthly gathering to develop ukulele skills and have fun. You will need a ukulele (Tenor, Soprano, Concert, or Baritone tunings). Songs and chords will be provided. Please register (10 person cap): https://tinyurl.com/mvsyfzy8
A casual monthly gathering to develop ukulele skills and have fun. You will need a ukulele (Tenor, Soprano, Concert, or Baritone tunings). Songs and chords will be provided. Please register (10 person cap): https://tinyurl.com/mvsyfzy8
A casual monthly gathering to develop ukulele skills and have fun. You will need a ukulele (Tenor, Soprano, Concert, or Baritone tunings). Songs and chords will be provided. Please register (10 person cap): https://tinyurl.com/mvsyfzy8