Apr
18
Tue
Brick Builder’s Club!
Apr 18 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Calling all builders! Bring your friends and let your imagination run wild. Creations will remain on display at the Library until the Club’s next meeting.

Apr
19
Wed
Stuffie Sleepover
Apr 19 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Bring your stuffie for a sleepover they’ll always remember: crafts, stories, & more! When it’s time to go, you’ll tuck them in and say goodnight. Then, come back any time the following day to pick them up, and see what they were up to after the lights went out. Space is limited and registration is required. Recommended for ages 4-8. Younger and older siblings welcome.

Apr
20
Thu
Poetry Party!
Apr 20 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Come celebrate National Poetry Month at our Poetry Party! We’ll gather together for a live zoom with children’s poet, Robert Schechter to hear him share about his new book, The Red Ear Blows it’s Nose  . After that, we’ll make poetry and play poetry games together. Anyone interested in poetry is welcome. The event is geared for elementary ages.

Apr
21
Fri
Reading with Molly!
Apr 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Reading with Molly!

Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

Apr
25
Tue
Pokemon Club!
Apr 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Nearly 25 years later, the “fad” that was Pokemon is still going strong, with more ways to engage with the franchise than ever before.

Come share your love of all things Pokemon with other enthusiasts! Feel free to bring your device to play Pokemon GO, your trading cards to battle and trade, or any of the many handheld video games to play and share with each other. Each meeting of the Club will feature a game to play together on the Library’s Nintendo Switch.

Apr
28
Fri
Reading with Molly!
Apr 28 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Reading with Molly!

Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

May
2
Tue
Brick Builder’s Club!
May 2 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Calling all builders! Bring your friends and let your imagination run wild. Creations will remain on display at the Library until the Club’s next meeting.

May
3
Wed
Birdhouse Storytime and Painting
May 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

It’s a half-day for Easthampton Public Schools, so come to the library and have fun! We’re going to have a family storytime with some silly books about birds and then we’re going to paint our own (indoor, decorative) birdhouses! Geared for ages 4-8, younger and older siblings welcome to join. Registration encouraged so that we will have enough birdhouses. Stop by, email youthdept@ewmlibrary.org or call us at 413-527-1031.

May
5
Fri
Reading with Molly!
May 5 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Reading with Molly!

Molly is a Bright Spot Therapy Dog who likes to hear stories and look at the pictures. We will have sign ups for 10 minute slots with her as a reading buddy. Sign up for a timeslot here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.

May
8
Mon
Virtual: Rock Your LinkedIn Profile with Alyssa Pratt
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Virtual: Rock Your LinkedIn Profile with Alyssa Pratt

Register at tinyurl.com/ewml-4523

Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out, seeking to advance, or making a career change. You’ll learn tips on tailoring each section, starting with the key insight that a LinkedIn profile is unique and shouldn’t be approached exactly like a resume. This session will cover ways to add media to a profile, methods for showcasing your career accomplishments and aspirations, and how to grow your thought leadership on LinkedIn.

Learning objectives

  • Profile photo best practices
  • Creating a custom LinkedIn headline
  • Updating your industry
  • Introducing yourself in the summary section
  • Adding work experience
  • Adding skills
  • Getting endorsements
  • Requesting recommendations

Alyssa Pratt is a Senior Content Manager at LinkedIn and focuses on content strategy for LinkedIn Learning. She lives in Easthampton with her husband and three boys.