May
20
Fri
Family Story Time In-person and Virtual
May 20 @ 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.

May
30
Mon
Library CLOSED
May 30 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Jun
3
Fri
Family Story Time In-person and Virtual
Jun 3 @ 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.

Jun
10
Fri
Family Story Time In-person and Virtual
Jun 10 @ 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.

Jun
20
Mon
Library CLOSED
Jun 20 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Jun
27
Mon
Read Beyond The Beaten Path! Summer Reading Program 2022
Jun 27 @ 9:30 am – Aug 8 @ 4:00 pm

Read, be read to, or read to someone! Join us for our SRP at The Emily Williston Memorial Library! Sign up starts Monday, June 27th and runs through August 8th. This Summer is packed with events, programs, special guests, and raffles! All you have to do is register and keep track of your time! Something for everyone! More information will be coming!

Jul
4
Mon
Library CLOSED
Jul 4 all-day
Library CLOSED

The Library will be closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

Jul
6
Wed
Off the Beaten Path Scavenger Hunt on The Manhan Rail Trail!
Jul 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

What will be looking for and what will we find? Meghan from the Hampden Hampshire Conservation District will lead us through the scavenger hunt! Meet at the library (Youth Department) and we will walk together down to the Manhan Bike Trail to start our scavenger hunt (or meet us at Tandem on the trail). A wonderful event to kick off the Summer Reading Program! Contact Youth/Teen department for more information. youthdept@ewmlibrary.org

Jul
13
Wed
Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi!
Jul 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join wildlife rehabilitator Tom Ricardi for his ever-popular presentation on birds of prey. This program is designed for all ages. Tom will share fascinating facts and information about many different magnificent birds, demonstrate some of their unique behaviors and inspire children of all ages to appreciate, respect and conserve these important members of our wild kingdom. Registration is required.

Tom Ricardi is a licensed rehabilitator and wildlife biologist. He runs Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway, MA, and is now retired after 40 years of service as a Massachusetts Environmental Conservation police officer.

Jul
22
Fri
“Fireside” Family Stories and Songs!
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Families are invited to share summer stories, songs, rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. This program is designed for children birth to 5 years old, accompanied by a favorite adult.  Together we will enjoy making our own pinwheels to try and to take home. Registration required, limited supplies.