Dec
16
Mon
ANIMATE a NAME! Hour of Code using Scratch!
Dec 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Using Scratch, we will  make a name come to life through animation, sound and music. It can be a nickname, the name of a favorite sports team, place, activity or anything else you can think of-use your imagination! Space is limited, registration is required. Ages 7+

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
8
Sat
Winterfest at the Library: Decorate a Cupcake!
Feb 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-in between 10am and 12pm! Open to kids AND adults. Vegan option available.

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
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.

Jun
29
Mon
“Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Programs 2020
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – Aug 8 @ 4:00 pm

All EWML Summer Reading Programs run from June 29th to August 8th! For more information on each program, go to the Adult Summer Reading page or the Youth Summer Reading page.

Monday’s Brick Builders Challenge! Imagination and Creativity Needed!
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Each week a new challenge will be offered, this will be themed around “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program-2020. Legos, k’nex, Keva Planks, any materials you would like to use to create and build is fine! You are welcome to post on our Social Media as a comment if you would like to share your project! Have fun! All ages!

Jul
2
Thu
Magical Music with Andy!
Jul 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Join our Local Musician and Story Teller Andy! Each week Andy will be presenting magical music with creativity and imagination! Registration is required for this Live Zoom Program! Ages 3+

Jul
3
Fri
Once Upon a Time Story Books!
Jul 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Join us each week for all types of “Once upon a Time…” picture books, including some old favorites and some new discoveries to use your imagination! All ages welcome! Registration required to view Live Zoom program.

Jul
6
Mon
Monday’s Brick Builders Challenge! Imagination and Creativity Needed!
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Each week a new challenge will be offered, this will be themed around “Imagine Your Story” Summer Reading Program-2020. Legos, k’nex, Keva Planks, any materials you would like to use to create and build is fine! You are welcome to post on our Social Media as a comment if you would like to share your project! Have fun! All ages!