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
25
Tue
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Feb 25 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Do you feel like you’d love to play Dungeons & Dragons but you’ve never even opened a Player’s Handbook? Then we have the perfect workshop for you! Come learn the basics of the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying game, from the Library’s resident Master of Adventure. Participants will learn to create their own character from scratch, then dive into a brief scenario to test them out! Registration required. Ages 12+.

 

CANCELLED: Basic Sewing with Libby Meehan
Feb 25 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Please note: Registration is full. We are working on setting up future dates, so stay tuned!

Come join us for an introduction to sewing and the sewing machine! We will go over the basics of threading and using a sewing machine. We will have two machines available, so please feel free to bring your own machine if you have one. We will learn how to cut, pin, and sew a basic upcycled tote bag. The instructor will provide material to be upcycled for totes, but please feel free to bring your own material as well.

Feb
26
Wed
Sign Guy Speaks
Feb 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

José Mediavilla (known to many as “the sign guy”) will discuss what motivates him as an activist. José will share research he has done on a range of subjects that impact our communities and the world, and what we can do to work towards solutions. No registration and vegan treats will be available.

Mar
3
Tue
CANCELLED: Office Hours: City Councilor at Large Owen Zaret
Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

City Councilor at Large Owen Zaret will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the local issues that are important to you!

Mar
4
Wed
Ask an Acupuncturist
Mar 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Get your questions answered about acupuncture — one of the oldest and most widely practiced healthcare modalities in the world. No registration necessary. 

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • The basic theory of acupuncture
  • How acupuncture works from a Western perspective
  • How you can heal even if you don’t have a clear medical diagnosis
  • Why acupuncture helps reduce stress and relieve pain
  • How acupuncture works in conjunction with other modalities
  • How to maintain hope in the midst of illness

This workshop is for you if:

  • You are struggling with pain
  • You want answers about what is happening in your body
  • You are interested in Eastern Medicine
  • Someone suggested that you try acupuncture
  • You ‘re interested but worried about being needled

Bonnie Diamond, Licensed Acupuncturist, offers individualized, heart-centered care using a gentle Japanese style of acupuncture. In practice for 20 years, she specializes in pain and chronic illness. Bonnie’s work is influenced by her 9 year struggle with & complete recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Her mission in life is helping those in pain reclaim their power to heal.

Mar
6
Fri
REGISTRATION FULL: Genealogy Help with Julie Bartlett Nelson
Mar 6 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Registration required for a 50 minute session starting at 9:30, 10:30 or 11:30am. Call 527-1031, email slevine@ewmlibrary.org or come in. Julie will provide a one-time guest login to Ancestry.com. Bring questions or any family information you have. Beginners welcome!

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
7
Sat
CANCELLED: Young Wizards STEAM Craft
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for a project utilizing skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Each month features a new topic, such as mazes, magnets, slime, catapults, and more. Drop in any time between 10:00-11:00am to do these hands-on projects and experiments. Bring a friend and make new discoveries each week! Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Mar
9
Mon
Office Hours: City Councilor Homar Gomez, Pr 2
Mar 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

City Councilor Homar Gomez of Precinct 2 will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the local issues that are important to you!