Jul
10
Tue
“Dancing in the Stacks” Adult Dance Class – Jazz
Jul 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
"Dancing in the Stacks" Adult Dance Class - Jazz

We are proud to host Lianne Rempelakis, of Easthampton’s own Stepping Up Dance Center , as she joins us to teach four (4) adult dance classes. On Tuesdays, she’ll focus on jazz for beginners. Registration is strongly suggested. 

Jul
11
Wed
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club
Jul 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This group picks a book to read each month and comes together for a lively discussion on the second Wednesday afternoon of each month. For information on the latest title, please visit the Wednesday Afternoon Book Club page of our website!

Jul
16
Mon
“Dancing in the Stacks” Adult Dance Class – Lyrical
Jul 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
"Dancing in the Stacks" Adult Dance Class - Lyrical

We are proud to host Lianne Rempelakis, of Easthampton’s own Stepping Up Dance Center , as she joins us to teach four (4) adult dance classes. On Mondays, she’ll focus on lyrical for beginners. Registration is strongly suggested. 

Jul
21
Sat
Around the World: Stories & Instruments!
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Local storyteller Dr. Gail N. Herman returns to share some of her favorite treasures from around the world. She’ll show off instruments she’s collected from other countries, and then you’ll help perform multicultural stories using those instruments to create sound effects! At the end of the program, you can find what inspired you and work with the Library’s Storytelling & Writing Group — led by Gail — to write down a story of your own. Registration required. For ages 4 and up (parent participation suggested for ages 6 and under).

Jul
24
Tue
“Dancing in the Stacks” Adult Dance Class – Jazz
Jul 24 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
"Dancing in the Stacks" Adult Dance Class - Jazz

We are proud to host Lianne Rempelakis, of Easthampton’s own Stepping Up Dance Center , as she joins us to teach four (4) adult dance classes. On Tuesdays, she’ll focus on jazz for beginners. Registration is strongly suggested. 

Jul
25
Wed
CANCELED – Yoga for Adults
Jul 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
CANCELED - Yoga for Adults

Please note: This session of Yoga for Adults is canceled. 

Free adult yoga class, every other Wednesday from 6-7pm with Brian Mulligan. Brian stresses a gentle approach to yoga with emphasis on proper alignment, safety and well balanced classes.

The class is drop-in, but you will need to bring your own 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
30
Mon
“Dancing in the Stacks” Adult Dance Class – Lyrical
Jul 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
"Dancing in the Stacks" Adult Dance Class - Lyrical

We are proud to host Lianne Rempelakis, of Easthampton’s own Stepping Up Dance Center , as she joins us to teach four (4) adult dance classes. On Mondays, she’ll focus on lyrical for beginners. Registration is strongly suggested. 

Aug
2
Thu
Shake, Rattle, & Read with the Eric Carle Museum!
Aug 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Rock out with Carle educators in this program celebrating music and dance! Families will enjoy an interactive storytime followed by opportunities to move, play, and explore art materials. Registration required. Recommended for ages 2 and up.

Aug
8
Wed
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club
Aug 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This group picks a book to read each month and comes together for a lively discussion on the second Wednesday afternoon of each month. For information on the latest title, please visit the Wednesday Afternoon Book Club page of our website!

YSRP Final Event Cookout featuring Liam Hurley!
Aug 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us to celebrate the end of another rockin’ reading program! Participants who read 12 hours or more during the summer are eligible to come to this event at Nonotuck Park. The first hour will feature games, activities, and food, followed by a rock ‘n’ roll story time with local musician Liam Hurley. Registration is required — when you sign up, please let us know if you are able to bring any sides, snacks, drinks, or dessert to share (we’ll provide the main course). All ages are welcome!