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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.
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!
Local expert Kathy Harrison will join us to discuss emergency preparedness for families. During her talk, Kathy will go over risk assessment, strengths and needs assessment, and basic strategies to create a tailored plan for your situation.
Kathy Harrison is the author of two books on Family Preparedness. Just In Case: How To Be Self-Sufficient When The Unexpected Happens and Prepping 101: 40 Steps To Take To Be Prepared detail ways ordinary people can prepare for emergencies. Kathy has presented workshops and classes on this topic around the country.
On 3/16 – Session #1: Real Budgeting, Debt Elimination and Financial Plan Major Components Overview
On 3/30 – Session #3: Financial Plan Major Components Breakdown (With “To-Do” Items for participants at the end).
City Councilor at Large Peg Conniff will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the local issues that are important to you!
Do you love making crafts or just want to give it a try? We provide the materials, you drop in anytime during the program. Make art in a casual setting with simple materials.
On 3/16 – Session #1: Real Budgeting, Debt Elimination and Financial Plan Major Components Overview
On 3/30 – Session #3: Financial Plan Major Components Breakdown (With “To-Do” Items for participants at the end).
In the presentation of her book Freedom From Psychiatric Drugs, Chaya will discuss her work consulting with people coming off psychiatric drugs, what helps them the most, and her other experience working with people in withdrawal from psych meds. She will share wisdom gained from 15 years of professional experience working non-medically with people seeking a variety of alternatives to the mainstream psychiatric paradigm. She will also share from her personal experience of having withdrawn from psychiatric meds herself. There will be time for Q and A so bring your questions.
Author Bio: Chaya Grossberg has been sharing her psychiatric survivor and trauma story publicly for over 15 years and is an advocate and consultant to those coming off psychiatric drugs and/or seeking alternative approaches to distress. She has written a book about her work called “Freedom From Psychiatric Drugs” and has worked professionally with people seeking alternatives to the mainstream psychiatric narrative as a teacher, facilitator, program coordinator, and consultant to individuals and families. She has coordinated open mic speak out style events for psychiatric survivors to share their stories in poetry, speech and performance. She has led many writing groups and support groups as well as taught yoga and meditation for psychiatric and trauma survivors
State Representative Dan Carey will hold office hours at the Library. Drop-in and talk about the issues important to you! Learn more about Representative Carey on his MA Legislature webpage.
On 3/16 – Session #1: Real Budgeting, Debt Elimination and Financial Plan Major Components Overview
On 3/30 – Session #3: Financial Plan Major Components Breakdown (With “To-Do” Items for participants at the end).