Nov
20
Wed
Curly Soap Making!
Nov 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Curly Rainbow Soap!! A 60 minute workshop. Each participant will make their own fun and quirky swirl soap using a glycerin based soap, colorful soap curls, cosmetic glitter and a variety of scents. We will discuss the process of making cold process soap, blending of essential oils and the role of exfoliants in soap making. There is no lye exposure since does not involve traditional soap making techniques. Ages 12+
Dec
11
Wed
ZENTANGLES-Relax and instill a sense of Calm for yourself! Teen Workshop
Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This form of art is one that can be practiced successfully be everyone, for even if you think you have no drawing skills. It is a method of creating artwork by drawing simple tangles, or patterns, one line at a time. Zentangle isn’t just about drawing. It focuses on the mind, relaxes the body, and builds confidence. Just go slowly and relax. We will supply the materials and you come ready to create. Snacks will be available. Ages 11+

 

Jan
18
Sat
Sumo Bots for TEENS!
Jan 18 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Show your Skills in the Ring!

Students learn to create a vehicle that can compete in a SumoBot tournament. Each robot attempts to push the others out of the ring while avoiding falling out. In addition to the coding, students have an engineering challenge to create attachments that can increase the defensive or offensive capabilities of their SumoBot. This workshop develops teamwork and cooperation as well as friendly competition during the tournament! Ages 12+

Feb
12
Wed
Writing Personal Essays inspired by FOOD & MEMORY!! Teen Workshop
Feb 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Meet Lori Pelliccia! Lori will lead this workshop to get you started, she comes with great experience with both writing and food! Perfect for those interested with little, some, or a lot of writing experience. Fun and of course with FOOD! Ages 12+ LSTA grant sponsored

Feb
18
Tue
Food for Fines!
Feb 18 – Mar 14 all-day
Food for Fines!

We’ll be collecting non-perishable, not expired food items from Tues, Feb 18th through Sat, Mar 14th to benefit the Easthampton Community Center. Each item donated earns $2 off of overdue fines. If there is no expiration date, we cannot accept the item. We cannot clear items that are marked as “Lost”. We can only clear current overdue fines. No credit can be given for future fines.

Feb
21
Fri
Ultimate Smash Tournament for Teens!
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Show us your moves! The Library will be hosting a friendly video game tournament featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. We’ll be using mostly-official rules, with a special prize for the ultimate winner! All equipment and refreshments will be provided, and participation is free. Ages 12+.
Mar
6
Fri
CANCELLED: Novel Characters-Diversity Book Club for TEENS
Mar 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join our NEW Book Club for a monthly discussion and snacks at our Young Adult Area.

Mar
13
Fri
CANCELLED: Relationships on Screen! TEEN Movie and Discussion!
Mar 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We will be starting a series of movies geared toward teens and relationships. Join Rebekah to screen movies and have a lively and safe discussion, Some movies will be based on books that you may have read-Mean Girls and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Pizza always goes well with discussion! Ages 12+

Mar
21
Sat
CANCELLED: Interactive Graphic Novels with Holyoke Codes for TEENS!
Mar 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Combine art and literature with coding and computational thinking to create compelling narratives. We  will conceive a story, illustrate it, and bring it to life using Ren’Py, an open source visual novel engine to tell their interactive digital stories. The Ren’Py scripting language is based on Python, a widely used programming language that enables students to create a unique story that allows readers to make choices that affect the story outcome.

Apr
3
Fri
CANCELLED: Novel Characters-Diversity Book Club for TEENS
Apr 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join our NEW Book Club for a monthly discussion and snacks at our Young Adult Area.