Dec
6
Wed
Storytime with Peter Rosnick
Dec 6 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

It’s a half-day for Easthampton Public Schools–come enjoy an afternoon family storytime with Peter Rosnick, local author of JoJo and the Gazork and JoJo and the Eagle. Program is geared for ages 3-8, but all are welcome.

Dec
11
Mon
Yoga with Brian Mulligan
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Free adult yoga class, weekly on Mondays (except the 4th Monday) from 6-7pm with Brian Mulligan. Brian stresses a gentle approach to yoga with emphasis on proper alignment, safety and well-balanced classes.

Drop-in and bring your own yoga mat.

Brian is a certified 200 hour yoga instructor who studied under Kim Valerie’s Iyengar based Yoga Spirits out of Beverly, MA. He’s also certified to teach chair yoga, having studied under Lakshmi Voelker’s Get Fit Where You Sit program. Lakshmi has trained over 1600 Chair yoga instructors and trains out of Kripalu.

Jan
22
Mon
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Jan 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Come join us for books and playtime! We will gather for songs and stories designed for ages 1-3, but babies, preschoolers, and siblings are all welcome as well. At 11am a craft project will be offered.

Jan
29
Mon
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Jan 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Come join us for books and playtime! We will gather for songs and stories designed for ages 1-3, but babies, preschoolers, and siblings are all welcome as well. At 11am a craft project will be offered.

CANCELLED – Baby and Toddler Storytime
Jan 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Come join us for books and playtime!

Feb
5
Mon
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Feb 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Come join us for books and playtime! We will gather for songs and stories designed for ages 1-3, but babies, preschoolers, and siblings are all welcome as well. At 11am a craft project will be offered.

Feb
12
Mon
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Feb 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Come join us for books and playtime! We will gather for songs and stories designed for ages 1-3, but babies, preschoolers, and siblings are all welcome as well. At 11am a craft project will be offered.

Feb
17
Sat
English Conversation Circle
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

An opportunity for New  English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations.  

Students will learn to:

  1. Improve their pronunciation  
  2. Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms
  3. Improve their comprehension
  4. Build cross cultural skills
  5. Gain confidence when speaking English
  6. Build life skills useful for seeking medical care, opening bank accounts, job searches and interviews

Classes will meet for one hour twice a week, with flexibility for participants to join once or twice a week as suits their schedule. The schedule can be adjusted to suit the participants’ own schedule needs once the group is formed. 

The initial round of sessions will run for five weeks, beginning Feb 17 & 20. Saturdays will be 10AM-11AM and Tuesdays will be 6PM-7PM.

For reservations or inquiries please contact Katya at kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org

Feb
20
Tue
Stuffie Yoga and Sleepover
Feb 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am

Bring a beloved stuffie to enjoy a mindful morning & raucous night!

  1. Arrive with your stuffie to check them in and craft their yoga mat.
  2. Accompany your stuffie for a special yoga session with instructor Barbara Paulo.
  3. Say goodbye for the night…
  4. Pick up your stuffie the next day and hear about their marvelous adventure!

Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up here in person or by calling us at 413-527-1031 or emailing us at youthdept@ewmlibrary.org.Recommended for ages 4-9. Younger and older siblings welcome.

Feb
24
Sat
English Conversation Circle
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

An opportunity for New  English Speakers to practice in a comfortable and welcoming environment and to gain confidence in general communication and in the communication skills needed in ordinary every day life situations.  

Students will learn to:

  1. Improve their pronunciation  
  2. Build their vocabulary, including slang and idioms
  3. Improve their comprehension
  4. Build cross cultural skills
  5. Gain confidence when speaking English
  6. Build life skills useful for seeking medical care, opening bank accounts, job searches and interviews

Classes will meet for one hour twice a week, with flexibility for participants to join once or twice a week as suits their schedule. The schedule can be adjusted to suit the participants’ own schedule needs once the group is formed. 

The initial round of sessions will run for five weeks, beginning Feb 17 & 20. Saturdays will be 10AM-11AM and Tuesdays will be 6PM-7PM.

For reservations or inquiries please contact Katya at kschapiro@ewmlibrary.org