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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!

The Graphic Novel Book Club meets the first Monday of each month, from 6:30 – 8 PM. All are welcome to join! Please call 527-1031 or come in, and let Kelley or Suzie know that you’re interested. For the latest title, please visit the Adult Ongoing Programs page of our website!

Facilitators Jess and Albie will present on addressing the Overdose Crisis with Harm Reduction, and lead a conversation/Q&A.

• What is harm reduction?

• Does harm reduction include abstinence and 12 step? (It does, but most media mistakenly have portrayed abstinence and harm reduction as opposites).

• How can harm reduction help people who don’t want or have not been able to achieve abstinence?

• How does harm reduction offer families an alternative to tough love?

• How does harm reduction save lives of people who use drugs?

Jess Tilley and Albie Park are best practice harm reduction trainers and consultants and co-founders of HRH413, located in Western MA. Together they have well over 40 years in harm reduction as activists and treatment providers. HRH413 is dedicated to elevating the quality of harm reduction services in Western MA in particular and their knowledge and skill are recognized nationally.

Tuesday, September 24th is National Voter Registration Day! We’re CELEBRATING by offering drop-in hours to help folks register!! From 1-3pm, Assistant City Clerk Mary Ann Giza will be stationed in the front alcove & from 5-7pm Stephanie will be available.

Tuesday, September 24th is National Voter Registration Day! We’re CELEBRATING by offering drop-in hours to help folks register!! From 1-3pm, Assistant City Clerk Mary Ann Giza will be stationed in the front alcove & from 5-7pm Stephanie will be available.

This new series, geared toward teens but open to all, will tackle important issues facing our local community and beyond.

Did you know that, at the Easthampton Community Center alone, over 1400 families facing food insecurity are served each month, with over 8000 pounds of food distributed every week? So often the struggles these families face remain invisible to most, and it’s critical that we shed light on this issue.

Join us in welcoming a panel of food-access-experts to the Library, who will share their perspectives on this important topic. Please consider bringing your own questions, comments, or stories to share as well.

“Critical” is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

You’re invited to “Meet & Greet” the candidates for Easthampton City Council! Get to know them. Ask questions. Voice concerns. Learn where they stand on key local issues. No registration necessary, just drop-in!

We’ll also be available to help you register to vote, check your voting status and/or find your polling place!!

Learn how to make perfumes using different essential oils. Class is taught by Nora Zinan, Holistic Nurse. Registration required. Call the library or come in to sign up.

In the Perfume-Making with Essential Oils class, Nora will talk about the historical use of essential oils for both health and perfume-making. Participants will learn the properties of the oils and their blending companions, and then blend the oils that are most appealing to them, making their own personal perfume.

Nora Zinan is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience that includes teaching.  She practices Holistic Nursing which supports healing the mind, body and spirit in natural ways that complement medicine.  She can be reached at nzinandoterra@gmail.com. Her Facebook Page is Western Mass Natural Health and Wellness.

Learn about the Libby app for smartphone or tablet. We’ll also review the OverDrive Digital Catalog borrowing process. Bring your mobile device.