Apr
15
Wed
CANCELLED: Author Reading with Gary Metras
Apr 15 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Inaugural Easthampton Poet Laureate Gary Metras will be reading a selection from his three most recent books: White Storm, Captive in the Here, and River Voice.

Gary Metras’s new books of poetry are River Voice (Adastra Press, 2019), Captive in the Here (Cervena Barva Press 2018), and White Storm (Presa Press 2018), short-listed for the Mass. Poetry Book of the Year by the Mass. Center for the Book. The author of seventeen previous collections of poetry, his poems have appeared in over 250 journals, including America, The Common, Poetry, Poetry East, and Poetry Salzburg Review. He lives in Easthampton, Massachusetts, where he was inducted as the city’s inaugural Poet Laureate in April 2018. He is past president of the Pioneer Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the national cold river conservation non-profit. A retired educator, he fly fishes the rivers of western Mass. as often as possible.

Sep
25
Fri
Curbside Crafts to GO for Youths!
Sep 25 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

New! DIY crafts for youths that can be picked up curbside at the front of the library at 2:30-5:30pm. When you arrive just call the library (413-527-1031) and let us know that you are here for Curbside Crafts to Go. Supplies limited to the first 25. No library cards required or pre-registration. Offered 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Recommended for ages 5 & up.

Sep
30
Wed
RESCHEDULED! Freedom from Psychiatric Drugs Book Talk
Sep 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

This Zoom event requires registration. To register, email Stephanie at slevine@ewmlibrary.org.

Chaya Grossberg will discuss her work consulting with people coming off psychiatric drugs & what helps them the most. She will also share from her personal experience of having withdrawn from psychiatric meds herself. Q & A to follow.

About the Author: 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. Learn more on Chaya’s website at chayagrossberg.com

Oct
2
Fri
Curbside Crafts to GO for TEENS! 1st Friday of the month! 2:30-5:30pm pick up!
Oct 2 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

New! DIY crafts for TEENS that can be picked up curbside at the front of the library at 2:30-5:30pm. When you arrive just call the library (413-527-1031) and let us know that you are here for Curbside Crafts to Go. Supplies limited to the first 15. No library cards required or pre-registration. Offered 1st Friday of each month. Ages 12+

Oct
8
Thu
Mug Magic with Julie! Winter Series for Teens-Peppermint Swirl Cake!
Oct 8 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Julie will lead this workshop using a simple recipe to create a meal/snack in a mug using the microwave. Back by popular demand, Julie will sharing Fall/Winter favorites! Contact us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to register for this Live Zoom event. Ages 12+

Oct
9
Fri
Curbside Crafts to GO for Youths!
Oct 9 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

New! DIY crafts for youths that can be picked up curbside at the front of the library at 2:30-5:30pm. When you arrive just call the library (413-527-1031) and let us know that you are here for Curbside Crafts to Go. Supplies limited to the first 25. No library cards required or pre-registration. Offered 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Recommended for ages 5 & up.

Oct
15
Thu
Pop Up Art School Presents Halloween Ghost Figures!
Oct 15 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Make a spooky or friendly ghost with an unusual materiel-toilet paper! Sculpting with toilet paper is a no mess way of doing papier-mache. There’s no goopy glue or wheat paste needed. If time permits, we will also do candy corn! Space is limited, registration required. Ages 10+. Fill out our registration form to reserve your spot!

Oct
19
Mon
The World of Music with Andy Goulet for Teens
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join multi-instrumentalist Andy Goulet for a workshop series exploring the fascinating world of music. In this series we’ll learn about music traditions from around the world, take an in-depth look at various musical instruments,, discuss the practical and creative challenges of being a musician, and more! Ages 12+, Virtual Program.

Oct
23
Fri
Curbside Crafts to GO for Youths!
Oct 23 @ 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm

New! DIY crafts for youths that can be picked up curbside at the front of the library at 2:30-5:30pm. When you arrive just call the library (413-527-1031) and let us know that you are here for Curbside Crafts to Go. Supplies limited to the first 25. No library cards required or pre-registration. Offered 2nd and 4th Friday of each month. Recommended for ages 5 & up.

Oct
29
Thu
Mug Magic with Julie! Winter Series for Teens-Peppermint Swirl Cake!
Oct 29 @ 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Julie will lead this workshop using a simple recipe to create a meal/snack in a mug using the microwave. Back by popular demand, Julie will sharing Fall/Winter favorites! Contact us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to register for this Live Zoom event. Ages 12+