Apr
6
Tue
Teen Advisory Board
Apr 6 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

Teen Advisory Board (“TAB” for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month on ZOOM. The TAB works with library staff to improve events, space, and collection that we offer to teens. Take ownership of these services and help us create the library that you want to see! The TAB is open to any students ages 12 – 18, whether they attend public, private, or home school.  Contact youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Teen Advisory Board!
Apr 6 @ 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Teen Advisory Board (“TAB” for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month on ZOOM. The TAB works with library staff to improve events, space, and collection that we offer to teens. Take ownership of these services and help us create the library that you want to see! The TAB is open to any students ages 12 – 18, whether they attend public, private, or home school.  Contact youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Apr
8
Thu
Microwave Mug Magic with Moira! Spring Cake with a Surprise!
Apr 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Fluffy cakey dessert baked in a mug! Join this virtual microwave hands-on class to learn how to create your own Spring Cake with a Surprise (hidden chocolate egg in the middle!). Email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org to register and receive the recipe prior to the class. The Zoom link will be emailed to you before the class. Ages 6+ (Adult Supervision is strongly suggested).

Apr
20
Tue
Earth Day 2021 “Restore Our Earth” Saplings!
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm

Celebrate Earth Day all week! Earth Day is about raising awareness about the importance of protecting our planet and taking action.  Thursday,  April 22nd is Earth Day 2021, the theme is “Restore Our Earth”. We will have White Spruce Saplings for you to pick up curbside starting on Tuesday, April 20th. Plant somewhere safe and special!

4-H Babysitters Basics Class-Virtually on Zoom!
Apr 20 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Would you like to learn babysitting skills? Participants will come to understand the responsibilities of babysitting and learn the skills needed to become good babysitters. This workshop will help you to develop confidence in handling situations that may occur when babysitting. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a babysitter’s ID card and a certification of completion. We will provide a 4-H Babysitting manual. You must attend all three days. Registration is required by April 12th. We are sponsoring this course through UMASS. Contact Va Shon Hiltpold to register or for more information at vwallace@umass.edu.

Scribble to Story with Rob!
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join Rob with a hands on virtual program that will help you get started developing your own story! Make a scribble and give it a face. Make a  second scribble and they can have a conversation. Draw a box around them and  you have a scene…draw another box and you have started a comic. In this workshop, we’ll explore character creation and storytelling through sequential images. Register at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org – Ages 9+

Spring Movie Picks with Popcorn and Treats to GO!
Apr 20 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Spring Family Movie Picks with Popcorn and Treats to Go! Just in time for Spring Break! Curbside Collection on a cart to checkout! We will have Youth Movies for you to choose outside! Stop by to browse, checkout, and take popcorn and treats to enjoy together at home! We might even have a surprise guest helping! Please follow all COVID-19 protocols.

Apr
21
Wed
4-H Babysitters Basics Class-Virtually on Zoom!
Apr 21 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Would you like to learn babysitting skills? Participants will come to understand the responsibilities of babysitting and learn the skills needed to become good babysitters. This workshop will help you to develop confidence in handling situations that may occur when babysitting. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a babysitter’s ID card and a certification of completion. We will provide a 4-H Babysitting manual. You must attend all three days. Registration is required by April 12th. We are sponsoring this course through UMASS. Contact Va Shon Hiltpold to register or for more information at vwallace@umass.edu.

Apr
22
Thu
4-H Babysitters Basics Class-Virtually on Zoom!
Apr 22 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Would you like to learn babysitting skills? Participants will come to understand the responsibilities of babysitting and learn the skills needed to become good babysitters. This workshop will help you to develop confidence in handling situations that may occur when babysitting. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a babysitter’s ID card and a certification of completion. We will provide a 4-H Babysitting manual. You must attend all three days. Registration is required by April 12th. We are sponsoring this course through UMASS. Contact Va Shon Hiltpold to register or for more information at vwallace@umass.edu.

Simply Focused Family Meals with Julie – Spinach Ravioli!
Apr 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for a live virtual cooking class for ALL ages (adults too!) Julie Manning will lead us through the creation of Spinach Ravioli for 4!! To get the Zoom link and recipe, email slevine@ewmlibrary.org with the words “Cooking with Julie” in the Subject line.