Mar
25
Mon
Office Hours with Koni Denham, Homar Gomez, Megan Harvey & Ben Hersey
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join City Council members Koni Denham & Homar Gomez and School Committee members Megan Harvey & Ben Hersey for Office Hours in the first alcove of the Library.

Can’t make these dates?
Contact city councilors: https://www.easthamptonma.gov/Directory.aspx?DID=31
Contact school committee members: https://epsd.us/…/5917/0794/0430/SC_Members_2024-2026.pdf
Monday Night Book Club
Mar 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Our Monday Night Book Club meets monthly (except twice in January and not in December), on the fourth Monday, from 6:30 – 8 PM. Drop-in. 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.

Mar
27
Wed
Tech Help with Elli
Mar 27 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tech Help with Elli

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/.

Mar
28
Thu
WAITLIST OPEN: Tiny Book Ornament Workshop with Lisa Hersey
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
WAITLIST OPEN: Tiny Book Ornament Workshop with Lisa Hersey

Registration required at tinyurl.com/epl-tinybook. Max class size 4. THE CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL. Please fill out the form to be placed on a WAITLIST.

In this class we will create tiny books that hang from a loop as ornaments. These tiny books are 2”x3” and contain 84 blank hand bound pages. Students will choose their spine fabric, end band color, and marbled paper. This is a great introduction to bookbinding, all skill levels welcome, must be able to thread and handle a needle. All materials and tools will be provided to students.

Bio: Lisa has been a bookbinder working in the Valley for over ten years. She specializes in creating boxes and enjoys working closely with clients. She was immediately hooked on bookbinding after taking her first class in 2009 at Montserrat College of Art where she received her degree and an award in her concentration. What she loves most about bookbinding is the interaction between viewer and object.

 

Lisa has been teaching for 5 years and is excited to begin to offer classes directly out of her studio where she feels most at home. Hosting both group and individual classes, Lisa hopes to spread the love of bookbinding to both newcomers and those with experience.
Mar
30
Sat
English Conversation Circle
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

An opportunity for New  English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations.  

Students will learn to:

  1. Improve their pronunciation  
  2. Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms
  3. Improve their comprehension
  4. Build cross cultural skills
  5. Gain confidence when speaking English
  6. Build life skills useful for seeking medical care, opening bank accounts, job searches and interviews

Classes will meet for one hour twice a week, with flexibility for participants to join once or twice a week as suits their schedule. The schedule can be adjusted to suit the participants’ own schedule needs once the group is formed. 

The initial round of sessions will run for five weeks, beginning Feb 17 & 20. Saturdays will be 10AM-11AM and Tuesdays will be 6PM-7PM.

For reservations or inquiries please contact Katya at kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org

Apr
1
Mon
Office Hours with Liz Plouffe, Easthampton Community Social Worker
Apr 1 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Photo of Liz Plouffe, Easthampton Community Social Worker.Easthampton Community Social Worker Liz Plouffe joins us for ‘office hours’ in the alcove. Bring your questions about City services, mental health resources, elder care support, or other needs! Questions? Reach out to Liz at: eplouffe@easthamptonma.gov or 413-529-1400 ext. 106

Knitting & Crocheting Group
Apr 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays.

Please note that this is not a knitting class, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.
Apr
3
Wed
Tech Help with Elli
Apr 3 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Tech Help with Elli

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/.

CANCELLED – Valley Bloomers: The Tulip-Not Just Another Pretty Face
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

CANCELLED -Valley Bloomers Garden Club hosts speaker Ginny Blake to discuss The Tulip: Not Just Another Pretty Face. Free and open to all.

Learn the fascinating history of this beloved spring bulb as well as view the many stunning varieties in bloom at the Keukenhof in Holland at the height of the tulip season.
Apr
8
Mon
Knitting & Crocheting Group
Apr 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fingers flying, knots tying! Do you love to knit or crochet and enjoy good company? Drop in to our informal knitting/crocheting group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for advice. Meeting weekly on Mondays.

Please note that this is not a knitting class, but instead an opportunity to share current knitting projects with others, to make new friends, and to learn tips and tricks at the same time.