Feb
12
Sat
Winter Fest 2022 at EWML
Feb 12 all-day

These February 12th events are happening at the Library, in conjunction with Easthampton Winter Fest 2022!

OUTSIDE
Check out our new STORYWALK® featuring Over and Under the Snow,
written by Kate Messner with illustrations by Christopher Silas Neal.

TO-GO
For Adults – Take n’ Make SNOWFLAKES, available on the main floor.
Pick from Star Wars & Frozen snowflake designs. Colored pencil packs
are available while supplies last. (Recommended for ages 12+).

For Kids – Get crafty with your little ones by creating air-dried
SNOWPEOPLE. Kits with all necessary supplies will be available to pick
up while supplies last. (Recommended for ages 3+).

Check out everything going on around town!
nashawannuckpond.org/winterfest

Feb
22
Tue
Celebrate Vacation! Mask-Making Kits!
Feb 22 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Use craft supplies to design a unique mask, for caped crusades or posh parties – your choice! Kits will be available to pick up at the Library beginning at 11:00am on a first come-first served basis. Available while supplies last.

Feb
23
Wed
Celebrate Vacation! Keychain Kits!
Feb 23 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Shape & bake colorful polymer clay into something you imagine, and add a keyring to take it everywhere you go! Kits will be available to pick up at the Library beginning at 11:00am on a first come-first served basis. Available while supplies last.

Screening of “Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights”
Feb 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

To register, visit tinyurl.com/ewml-reflections-unheard

Run time, 81 mins. From the website, reflectionsunheardfilm.com:

“Through the personal stories of several former black female Civil Rights activists, Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights unearths the lesser-known story of black women’s political marginalization between the male-dominated Black Power movement, and the predominantly white and middle class Feminist movement during the 1960s and 70s, as well as the resulting mobilization of black and other women of color into a united Feminist movement.

“Reflections Unheard is a feature length documentary, and the first of its kind to focus exclusively on black women’s contributions and experiences during the Civil Rights era.”

Feb
25
Fri
Celebrate Vacation! Crown Cookie Kits!
Feb 25 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Feed your inner King and Queen with crown – shaped cookies & all the supplies to decorate them! Kits will be available to pick up at the Library beginning at 11:00am on a first come-first served basis. Available while supplies last.

Mar
16
Wed
Screening of “Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights”
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

To register, visit tinyurl.com/ewml-reflections-unheard

Run time, 81 mins. From the website, reflectionsunheardfilm.com:

“Through the personal stories of several former black female Civil Rights activists, Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil Rights unearths the lesser-known story of black women’s political marginalization between the male-dominated Black Power movement, and the predominantly white and middle class Feminist movement during the 1960s and 70s, as well as the resulting mobilization of black and other women of color into a united Feminist movement.

“Reflections Unheard is a feature length documentary, and the first of its kind to focus exclusively on black women’s contributions and experiences during the Civil Rights era.”

Apr
8
Fri
Family Story Time In-person and Virtual
Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Family Story Time is officially back up and running in the Youth Department! We still have a couple of spots available for this Friday’s event. Each week will have a different in-person signup. There will also be a streamed version available for folks who can’t make it into the Library! Register online (tinyurl.com/HybridFamilyTime) for virtual access to all 5 of the upcoming Family Times between now and the end of November.

Apr
15
Fri
Family Story Time In-person and Virtual
Apr 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Family Story Time is officially back up and running in the Youth Department! We still have a couple of spots available for this Friday’s event. Each week will have a different in-person signup. There will also be a streamed version available for folks who can’t make it into the Library! Register online (tinyurl.com/HybridFamilyTime) for virtual access to all 5 of the upcoming Family Times between now and the end of November.

Apr
19
Tue
Author Talk with Carol Weis
Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Author Talk with Carol Weis

Come join local author, Carol Weis, for a reading from her memoir, STUMBLING HOME: Life Before and After That Last Drink. Carol will also answer questions about the book, her writing process and her own personal journey, as well as sign copies of her book for those who are interested.

Masks are required at this event.

Author Bio:
Carol Weis, who became a writer when she got sober, has been an actor, teacher, professional cook and baker, and for years, ran poetry workshops in local schools. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, AARP, The Independent, ESPN, Good Housekeeping, OZY, Cosmo, Salon, and numerous other venues, and has been read as commentary on NPR. She’s also the author of the Simon & Schuster picture book, WHEN THE COWS GOT LOOSE, and the poetry chapbook, DIVORCE PAPERS.

To RSVP for this event, please email ehampton@cwmars.org with your name and the number of people attending.

May
6
Fri
Family Story Time In-person and Virtual
May 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Family Story Time is officially back up and running in the Youth Department! We still have a couple of spots available for this Friday’s event. Each week will have a different in-person signup. There will also be a streamed version available for folks who can’t make it into the Library! Register online (tinyurl.com/HybridFamilyTime) for virtual access to all 5 of the upcoming Family Times between now and the end of November.