Sep
9
Fri
Chalk Art Festival!
Sep 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Why should Northampton have all the fun? On the same day artists will be marking their sidewalks with chalk, visit our library to add
some art of your own to our outdoor areas. Chalk will be provided, or feel free to bring your own. All ages welcome.

Feb
22
Wed
Creative Writing Group for Ages 10-13
Feb 22 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Jennifer Delozier, MEd. for a 6-week series of workshops. We will experiment with stories, poems, letters, songs, or illustrations (and sharing your writing is always optional). Writing can be fun or serious, or a little bit of both — you’re in charge of what you create! Space is limited, so registration is required. Call 529-1605 or email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to sign up.

Mar
1
Wed
Creative Writing Group for Ages 10-13
Mar 1 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Jennifer Delozier, MEd. for a 6-week series of workshops. We will experiment with stories, poems, letters, songs, or illustrations (and sharing your writing is always optional). Writing can be fun or serious, or a little bit of both — you’re in charge of what you create! Space is limited, so registration is required. Call 529-1605 or email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to sign up.

Mar
8
Wed
Creative Writing Group for Ages 10-13
Mar 8 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Jennifer Delozier, MEd. for a 6-week series of workshops. We will experiment with stories, poems, letters, songs, or illustrations (and sharing your writing is always optional). Writing can be fun or serious, or a little bit of both — you’re in charge of what you create! Space is limited, so registration is required. Call 529-1605 or email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to sign up.

Mar
15
Wed
Creative Writing Group for Ages 10-13
Mar 15 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Jennifer Delozier, MEd. for a 6-week series of workshops. We will experiment with stories, poems, letters, songs, or illustrations (and sharing your writing is always optional). Writing can be fun or serious, or a little bit of both — you’re in charge of what you create! Space is limited, so registration is required. Call 529-1605 or email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to sign up.

Mar
22
Wed
Creative Writing Group for Ages 10-13
Mar 22 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Jennifer Delozier, MEd. for a 6-week series of workshops. We will experiment with stories, poems, letters, songs, or illustrations (and sharing your writing is always optional). Writing can be fun or serious, or a little bit of both — you’re in charge of what you create! Space is limited, so registration is required. Call 529-1605 or email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to sign up.

Mar
29
Wed
Creative Writing Group for Ages 10-13
Mar 29 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join Jennifer Delozier, MEd. for a 6-week series of workshops. We will experiment with stories, poems, letters, songs, or illustrations (and sharing your writing is always optional). Writing can be fun or serious, or a little bit of both — you’re in charge of what you create! Space is limited, so registration is required. Call 529-1605 or email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to sign up.

Apr
5
Wed
The Passover Cowboy – A Local Author Event
Apr 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Barbara Diamond Goldin will read from her brand new book, The Passover Cowboy; discuss her inspiration for this unique picture book; and answer questions from the audience. Copies of The Passover Cowboy will be available for sale, with a book signing to follow. Light refreshments will be served, and all ages are welcome!

Oct
7
Sat
Emily’s Friends’ Fall Book Sale
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

We’ve collected a great selection and variety of books for adults, teens, and children, as well as CDs, DVDs, and more!

All proceeds benefit Emily’s Friends of the Library, a group dedicated to volunteering and fundraising for our library. For more information about Emily’s Friends and how to join, click here!

Apr
10
Tue
Edible Plants Slideshow by Blanche Cybele Derby
Apr 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This is a drop-in slide show, presented by local author and illustrator Blanche Cybele Derby. Blanche will talk about how some common, early spring weeds can be used as food. You’ll discover how to identify and use often overlooked plants for delicious additions to your meal.
Blanche Cybele Derby is author and illustrator of My Favorite Plants, My Wild Friends (out of print) and More My Wild Friends, and creator of the film trilogy Edible Plants: Wild and Tame (Spring, Summer, and Fall). She has led numerous walks, lectured extensively and regularly includes wild plants in her meal.

Check out her website to learn more!