Calendar of Library and Community Events

Saturday September 30, 2023
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Puzzle Play: All ages

Do you enjoy the challenge of a new puzzle or find it to be a relaxing activity?

We have multiple puzzles for all age groups available to work on. Come with your friends and/or family and see if you can complete one.

This open Puzzle Play is suitable for all ages along with a caregiver. Drop in anytime between 10:00 - 2:00.

DROP IN

 

 

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Do you enjoy the challenge of a new puzzle or find it to be a relaxing activity?

We have multiple puzzles for all age groups available to work on. Come with your friends and/or family and see if you can complete one.

This open Puzzle Play is suitable for all ages along with a caregiver. Drop in anytime between 10:00 - 2:00.

DROP IN

 

 

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Monday October 2, 2023
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music and Movement: Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Wednesday October 4, 2023
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Origami: Grades 1-5

Learn the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding) with Julie Shih.

This month we will be creating pumpkins.

This program is for children in 1st grade and up.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Learn the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding) with Julie Shih.

This month we will be creating pumpkins.

This program is for children in 1st grade and up.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Thursday October 5, 2023
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday Tech Help - Morning

Bring your device and your questions to the library conference room for some help from an EL IT staff member.

All levels are welcome. Registration is required, please use the link below to register. If all spots are full, please email us and we'll help you get registered for the next session. 

LOCATION: Library Conference Room

Bring your device and your questions to the library conference room for some help from an EL IT staff member.

All levels are welcome. Registration is required, please use the link below to register. If all spots are full, please email us and we'll help you get registered for the next session. 

LOCATION: Library Conference Room


 
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Snack and Study: Grades 6-12

Snack & Study

Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to study, snack and socialize after school from 2:30-4:30 in the Community Room.

Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Snack & Study

Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to study, snack and socialize after school from 2:30-4:30 in the Community Room.

Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Friday October 6, 2023
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Signing Time: Birth-3

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This important skill helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

PROGRAM FULL

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This important skill helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

PROGRAM FULL

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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9:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn: Ages 2-5

Grow Play Learn is for children ages 2-5 and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years  10:45-11:30 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn is for children ages 2-5 and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years  10:45-11:30 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Art Time: Grades 6-12

Teen Art Time

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy arts and snacks in the Community Room between 2:30-4:30pm.

Get creative with the kits provided or make your own creation using our art supplies.

Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Teen Art Time

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy arts and snacks in the Community Room between 2:30-4:30pm.

Get creative with the kits provided or make your own creation using our art supplies.

Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Monday October 9, 2023
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9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Library is closed 9:30 - 8:00

The Library is closed 9:30 to 8:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

The Library is closed 9:30 to 8:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

Tuesday October 10, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tiny Tales Storytime: Ages Birth - 2

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tike Time: Ages 2-3

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​*Participants are registering for 3 weeks, October 10th, 17th & 24th.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​*Participants are registering for 3 weeks, October 10th, 17th & 24th.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
This is Your Local History Room

Did you ever want to find out who was in your sixth grade class? Did you ever wonder when and how electricity came to our town?

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission invites you to a presentation on and demonstration of the historical treasures that reside in our local history room in the library. From town reports to school records, street lists to information on specific homes, a trove of books, documents, photographs and maps are available to researchers and browsers under the supervision of Commission members. The presentation will be held in the local history room on the second floor of the library and there will be time for browsing the materials. Due to space constraints, the program is limited to 12 participants.

 

LOCATION: Local History Room

Did you ever want to find out who was in your sixth grade class? Did you ever wonder when and how electricity came to our town?

The East Longmeadow Historical Commission invites you to a presentation on and demonstration of the historical treasures that reside in our local history room in the library. From town reports to school records, street lists to information on specific homes, a trove of books, documents, photographs and maps are available to researchers and browsers under the supervision of Commission members. The presentation will be held in the local history room on the second floor of the library and there will be time for browsing the materials. Due to space constraints, the program is limited to 12 participants.

 

LOCATION: Local History Room


Wednesday October 11, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Me, You, We: Ages 3-5

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Launch Your Own Website

Want to build your own website but don't know where to start? Start with WordPress! WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for creating websites, currently powering 34% of the World Wide Web. It’s free and open source, which means you’ll always retain control over your data and never have to worry about paying for updates or the creators of WordPress going out of business. Learn more about building an attractive, functional website with this user-friendly software in this introduction to WordPress.

Ken Gagne is a freelance writer and former editor for Computerworld.com who has also served as a web producer at MIT. In his current role as a Technical Account Manager at Automattic, he helps local, independent news outlets launch and and maintain their WordPress websites. Originally from Massachusetts, Ken now lives the life of a digital nomad, traveling the world and working wherever there’s Wi-Fi.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Want to build your own website but don't know where to start? Start with WordPress! WordPress is the most popular content management system (CMS) for creating websites, currently powering 34% of the World Wide Web. It’s free and open source, which means you’ll always retain control over your data and never have to worry about paying for updates or the creators of WordPress going out of business. Learn more about building an attractive, functional website with this user-friendly software in this introduction to WordPress.

Ken Gagne is a freelance writer and former editor for Computerworld.com who has also served as a web producer at MIT. In his current role as a Technical Account Manager at Automattic, he helps local, independent news outlets launch and and maintain their WordPress websites. Originally from Massachusetts, Ken now lives the life of a digital nomad, traveling the world and working wherever there’s Wi-Fi.

LOCATION: Library Community Room


Thursday October 12, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Art Time: Ages 3-6

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for 3 dates, Thursday, 10/12, 10/19, & 10/26.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for 3 dates, Thursday, 10/12, 10/19, & 10/26.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

 
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Teen Crafts: Grades 6-12

Teen Eclipse Crafts

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy arts, crafts and snacks in the Community Room between 2:30-4:30pm.

Get creative with the kits provided or make your own creation using our art supplies.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Teen Eclipse Crafts

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy arts, crafts and snacks in the Community Room between 2:30-4:30pm.

Get creative with the kits provided or make your own creation using our art supplies.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Friday October 13, 2023
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Signing Time: Birth-3

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This important skill helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

PROGRAM FULL

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This important skill helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

PROGRAM FULL

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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9:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn: Ages 2-5

Grow Play Learn is for children ages 2-5 and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years  10:45-11:30 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn is for children ages 2-5 and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years  10:45-11:30 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Board Games: Grades 6-12

Teen Board Games

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy board and card games in the Community Room between 2:30-4:30pm.

Snacks will be provided.

Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Teen Board Games

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy board and card games in the Community Room between 2:30-4:30pm.

Snacks will be provided.

Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Saturday October 14, 2023
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Fatherhood Project

This is an exciting opportunity for dads and their kids in our community!

The Fatherhood Project mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by empowering fathers to be:

  • knowledgeable
  • active
  • emotionally engaged with their children.
  • dads and kids ages 2-6                                                                       

REGISTER HERE

This non-profit fatherhood program was developed by the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA.

*To learn more about The Fatherhood Project go to this link - https://thefatherhoodproject.org/about/

Co-sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This is an exciting opportunity for dads and their kids in our community!

The Fatherhood Project mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by empowering fathers to be:

  • knowledgeable
  • active
  • emotionally engaged with their children.
  • dads and kids ages 2-6                                                                       

REGISTER HERE

This non-profit fatherhood program was developed by the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA.

*To learn more about The Fatherhood Project go to this link - https://thefatherhoodproject.org/about/

Co-sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Understand the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia.  Learn the risk factors of Alzheimer's, the stages of the disease and the FDA-approved treatments.

Presented by a representative from the Alzheimer's Association.

A ​Part of the East Longmeadow Dementia Friendly Initiative.

 

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Understand the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia.  Learn the risk factors of Alzheimer's, the stages of the disease and the FDA-approved treatments.

Presented by a representative from the Alzheimer's Association.

A ​Part of the East Longmeadow Dementia Friendly Initiative.

 

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room


 
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11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate East Longmeadow

The East Longmeadow Rotary Club will be hosting our towns annual “Celebrate East Longmeadow” on October 14th 11am-5pm at Center Field. Please come join us as we celebrate all our town has to offer including local crafters, artists, sports teams and more! There will be food and beverages and fun for everyone! Don't forget to stop by the Library's Table!

Check out the Rotary Club’s Facebook page for more updates on the event. 

 

The East Longmeadow Rotary Club will be hosting our towns annual “Celebrate East Longmeadow” on October 14th 11am-5pm at Center Field. Please come join us as we celebrate all our town has to offer including local crafters, artists, sports teams and more! There will be food and beverages and fun for everyone! Don't forget to stop by the Library's Table!

Check out the Rotary Club’s Facebook page for more updates on the event. 

 

Monday October 16, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Yoga: Ages 2-5

Kids and caregivers, will learn how to use large muscles to support self regulation, while bending, breathing & stretching!

This program is for children ages 2-5 along with a caregiver. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Kids and caregivers, will learn how to use large muscles to support self regulation, while bending, breathing & stretching!

This program is for children ages 2-5 along with a caregiver. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music and Movement: Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Read to a Therapy Dog: Ages 5+

What's more fun than reading? Reading to a therapy dog!

Children are invited to register for a ten minute time slot to read to Nessie, a registered therapy dog.

This program is especially beneficial to beginning and reluctant readers.

LOCATION: Children's Department
There are 3 spaces available.

What's more fun than reading? Reading to a therapy dog!

Children are invited to register for a ten minute time slot to read to Nessie, a registered therapy dog.

This program is especially beneficial to beginning and reluctant readers.

LOCATION: Children's Department

There are 3 spaces available.

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Meditation Group

Learn the benefits of mindfulness and take a guided meditaiton practice. Robert Rivest will guide the group.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Learn the benefits of mindfulness and take a guided meditaiton practice. Robert Rivest will guide the group.

LOCATION: Library Community Room


Tuesday October 17, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tiny Tales Storytime: Ages Birth - 2

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tike Time: Ages 2-3

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​*Participants are registering for 3 weeks, October 10th, 17th & 24th.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​*Participants are registering for 3 weeks, October 10th, 17th & 24th.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Fall Craft

Join us and make your own spooky ghost. All material provided. For ages 13+ and Adults.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join us and make your own spooky ghost. All material provided. For ages 13+ and Adults.

LOCATION: Library Community Room


 
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Origami Workshop

Please join us in the Community Room to learn the art of origami from Janet, a very talented and experienced artist from Valley Folders.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Please join us in the Community Room to learn the art of origami from Janet, a very talented and experienced artist from Valley Folders.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Wednesday October 18, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Me, You, We: Ages 3-5

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Learn Weird Stuff: Ages 5+

Are koalas dangerous? Can pennies swim? Has anyone ever ridden a bicycle up Mt. Everest?

Come explore some of the weird corners of our wide, wonderful world in this quirky stem program with Miss Christina. Ages 5+, perfect for fans of the Weird But True books.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Are koalas dangerous? Can pennies swim? Has anyone ever ridden a bicycle up Mt. Everest?

Come explore some of the weird corners of our wide, wonderful world in this quirky stem program with Miss Christina. Ages 5+, perfect for fans of the Weird But True books.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Thursday October 19, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Art Time: Ages 3-6

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for 3 dates, Thursday, 10/12, 10/19, & 10/26.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for 3 dates, Thursday, 10/12, 10/19, & 10/26.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

 
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2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Thursday Tech Help - Afternoon

Bring your device and your questions to the library conference room for some help from an EL IT staff member.

All levels are welcome. Registration is required, please use the link below to register. If all spots are full, please email us and we'll help you get registered for the next session. 

Registration opens on 10/6/2023

LOCATION: Library Conference Room
Registration will begin on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:01 PM     

Bring your device and your questions to the library conference room for some help from an EL IT staff member.

All levels are welcome. Registration is required, please use the link below to register. If all spots are full, please email us and we'll help you get registered for the next session. 

Registration opens on 10/6/2023

LOCATION: Library Conference Room

Registration will begin on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:01 PM     

 
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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fall Craft

Join us to create Fall pumpkins from socks and recycled sweaters. All materials provided. For ages 13+ and Adults.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join us to create Fall pumpkins from socks and recycled sweaters. All materials provided. For ages 13+ and Adults.

LOCATION: Library Community Room


Friday October 20, 2023
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9:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn: Birth - 5 years

Grow Play Learn is for children ages 2-5 and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Birth-2 years 9:45-10:30  REGISTER HERE

Ages 2-5 years  10:45-11:30   REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn is for children ages 2-5 and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Birth-2 years 9:45-10:30  REGISTER HERE

Ages 2-5 years  10:45-11:30   REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday Flicks: The Fabelmans

Join us for a Friday afternoon movie!

The Fabelmans is a coming-of-age story about a young man's discovery of a shattering family secret and an exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other and ourselves. Inspired by Steven Spielberg's own childhood.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join us for a Friday afternoon movie!

The Fabelmans is a coming-of-age story about a young man's discovery of a shattering family secret and an exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other and ourselves. Inspired by Steven Spielberg's own childhood.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teen Movie: Grades 6-12

Teen Movie

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to watch a great movie in the Community Room.

Snacks will be provided for you to enjoy.

Mark your calendar for this fun movie, Friday, October 20th at 3:00pm. 

REGISTER HERE

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Teen Movie

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to watch a great movie in the Community Room.

Snacks will be provided for you to enjoy.

Mark your calendar for this fun movie, Friday, October 20th at 3:00pm. 

REGISTER HERE

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Saturday October 21, 2023
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Fatherhood Project

This is an exciting opportunity for dads and their kids in our community!

The Fatherhood Project mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by empowering fathers to be:

  • knowledgeable
  • active
  • emotionally engaged with their children.
  • dads and kids ages 2-6                                                                       

REGISTER HERE

This non-profit fatherhood program was developed by the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA.

*To learn more about The Fatherhood Project go to this link - https://thefatherhoodproject.org/about/

Co-sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This is an exciting opportunity for dads and their kids in our community!

The Fatherhood Project mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by empowering fathers to be:

  • knowledgeable
  • active
  • emotionally engaged with their children.
  • dads and kids ages 2-6                                                                       

REGISTER HERE

This non-profit fatherhood program was developed by the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA.

*To learn more about The Fatherhood Project go to this link - https://thefatherhoodproject.org/about/

Co-sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Monday October 23, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Time with Mr. Liam: Ages 2-6

Join us for a super fun morning of singing, laughing, puppets and dancing!

Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Children's Department

Join us for a super fun morning of singing, laughing, puppets and dancing!

Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Children's Department

 
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music and Movement: Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Bookworms: Grades 1 & 2

Have fun at a Book Group just for kids in Grades 1 and 2.

Enjoy a story along with themed activities and a craft. 

This month please read The Pumpkin Patch by Margaret McNamara

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.    

REGISTER HERE

Have fun at a Book Group just for kids in Grades 1 and 2.

Enjoy a story along with themed activities and a craft. 

This month please read The Pumpkin Patch by Margaret McNamara

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.    

REGISTER HERE

 
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Kindergarten Klub: Grade K

Join Miss Michele at 4:30pm for book discussion and activities!

This month we will be reading Ten Apples up on Top! by Dr. Seuss.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

Join Miss Michele at 4:30pm for book discussion and activities!

This month we will be reading Ten Apples up on Top! by Dr. Seuss.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Meditation Group

Learn the benefits of mindfulness and take a guided meditaiton practice. Robert Rivest will guide the group.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Learn the benefits of mindfulness and take a guided meditaiton practice. Robert Rivest will guide the group.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Tuesday October 24, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tiny Tales Storytime: Ages Birth - 2

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

REGISTER HERE

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tike Time: Ages 2-3

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​*Participants are registering for 3 weeks, October 10th, 17th & 24th.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​*Participants are registering for 3 weeks, October 10th, 17th & 24th.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Funny Bonz Book Group: Grades 3 & 4

Join Ms. Darcy for this super fun book group! 

Activities will include, pizza (cheese), games and a craft.

This month we will be reading, A Super Scary Narwhalloween by Ben Clanton.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join Ms. Darcy for this super fun book group! 

Activities will include, pizza (cheese), games and a craft.

This month we will be reading, A Super Scary Narwhalloween by Ben Clanton.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Wednesday October 25, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Me, You, We: Ages 3-5

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Page Turners Book Club: Grade 5+

Readers in grades 5+ are invited to enjoy fascinating, funny, and fantabulous books.

We'll meet up to discuss what kept us turning the pages and munch cheese pizza together.

This month's book selection is The Aquanaut by Dan Santat. 

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Readers in grades 5+ are invited to enjoy fascinating, funny, and fantabulous books.

We'll meet up to discuss what kept us turning the pages and munch cheese pizza together.

This month's book selection is The Aquanaut by Dan Santat. 

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Thursday October 26, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Art Time: Ages 3-6

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for 3 dates, Thursday, 10/12, 10/19, & 10/26.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for 3 dates, Thursday, 10/12, 10/19, & 10/26.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

REGISTER HERE

Friday October 27, 2023
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9:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn: Birth - 5 years

Grow Play Learn is for children ages 2-5 and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Birth-2 years 9:45-10:30  REGISTER HERE

Ages 2-5 years  10:45-11:30   REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn is for children ages 2-5 and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Birth-2 years 9:45-10:30  REGISTER HERE

Ages 2-5 years  10:45-11:30   REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Adult Book Discussion Group

Join our discussion of THE READING LIST by Sara Nisha Adams. Books can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.

Join our discussion of THE READING LIST by Sara Nisha Adams. Books can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.

 
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Video Games: Grades 6-12

Teen Video Games

Teens in grades 6-5 are invited to play MarioKart or Smash Brothers on our big tv screen. Or bring your own switch and play with friends.

Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Teen Video Games

Teens in grades 6-5 are invited to play MarioKart or Smash Brothers on our big tv screen. Or bring your own switch and play with friends.

Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Saturday October 28, 2023
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Fatherhood Project

This is an exciting opportunity for dads and their kids in our community!

The Fatherhood Project mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by empowering fathers to be:

  • knowledgeable
  • active
  • emotionally engaged with their children.
  • dads and kids ages 2-6                                                                       

REGISTER HERE

This non-profit fatherhood program was developed by the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA.

*To learn more about The Fatherhood Project go to this link - https://thefatherhoodproject.org/about/

Co-sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This is an exciting opportunity for dads and their kids in our community!

The Fatherhood Project mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by empowering fathers to be:

  • knowledgeable
  • active
  • emotionally engaged with their children.
  • dads and kids ages 2-6                                                                       

REGISTER HERE

This non-profit fatherhood program was developed by the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA.

*To learn more about The Fatherhood Project go to this link - https://thefatherhoodproject.org/about/

Co-sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Monday October 30, 2023
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music and Movement: Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Wednesday November 1, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Me, You, We: Ages 3-5

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Origami: Grades 1-5

Learn the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding) with Julie Shih.

This month we will be creating turkeys. 

This program is for children in 1st grade and up.

Registration coming soon.

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Learn the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding) with Julie Shih.

This month we will be creating turkeys. 

This program is for children in 1st grade and up.

Registration coming soon.

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Online Security

What does it mean to get doxxed? What do you do if it happens to you—and how do you prevent
it in the first place? Whether you're worried about your address, passwords, cell phone, or credit
cards, this workshop gives you both preventive and reactive steps you can take to protect your
digital identity and maintain your peace of mind. 

Ken Gagne is a freelance writer and former editor for Computerworld.com who has also served as a web producer at MIT. In his current role as a Technical Account Manager at Automattic, he helps local, independent news outlets launch and and maintain their WordPress websites. Originally from Massachusetts, Ken now lives the life of a digital nomad, traveling the world and working wherever there’s Wi-Fi.

Join us on Zoom or in person at the library for this presentation by guest speaker Ken Gagne.

LOCATION: Library Community Room
There are 29 spaces available.

What does it mean to get doxxed? What do you do if it happens to you—and how do you prevent
it in the first place? Whether you're worried about your address, passwords, cell phone, or credit
cards, this workshop gives you both preventive and reactive steps you can take to protect your
digital identity and maintain your peace of mind. 

Ken Gagne is a freelance writer and former editor for Computerworld.com who has also served as a web producer at MIT. In his current role as a Technical Account Manager at Automattic, he helps local, independent news outlets launch and and maintain their WordPress websites. Originally from Massachusetts, Ken now lives the life of a digital nomad, traveling the world and working wherever there’s Wi-Fi.

Join us on Zoom or in person at the library for this presentation by guest speaker Ken Gagne.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

There are 29 spaces available.

Thursday November 2, 2023
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Snack and Study: Grades 6-12

Snack & Study

Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to study, snack and socialize after school from 2:30-4:30 in the Community Room.

Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Snack & Study

Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome to study, snack and socialize after school from 2:30-4:30 in the Community Room.

Snacks will be provided. Please register in advance. 

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Friday November 3, 2023
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Signing Time: Birth-3

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This important skill helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This important skill helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn: Ages 2-5

Grow Play Learn focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Teen Art Time: Grades 6-12

Teen Art Time

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy arts and snacks in the Community Room between 2:30-4:30pm.

Get creative with the kits provided or make your own creation using our art supplies.

Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Teen Art Time

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy arts and snacks in the Community Room between 2:30-4:30pm.

Get creative with the kits provided or make your own creation using our art supplies.

Please register in advance.

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Saturday November 4, 2023
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The Fatherhood Project

This is an exciting opportunity for dads and their kids in our community!

The Fatherhood Project mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by empowering fathers to be:

  • knowledgeable
  • active
  • emotionally engaged with their children.
  • dads and kids ages 2-6                                                                       

REGISTER HERE

This non-profit fatherhood program was developed by the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA.

*To learn more about The Fatherhood Project go to this link - https://thefatherhoodproject.org/about/

Co-sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This is an exciting opportunity for dads and their kids in our community!

The Fatherhood Project mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families by empowering fathers to be:

  • knowledgeable
  • active
  • emotionally engaged with their children.
  • dads and kids ages 2-6                                                                       

REGISTER HERE

This non-profit fatherhood program was developed by the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, MA.

*To learn more about The Fatherhood Project go to this link - https://thefatherhoodproject.org/about/

Co-sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Youth Writing Group: Grades 5 & up

Writers in grades 5+ are invited to join our writing workshop.

We’ll use writing prompts to create short stories and poems, and then practice sharing and giving each other positive feedback. 

Led by our resident children’s book author, we’ll write here, write now, and enjoy pizza!

Registration coming soon.

Writers in grades 5+ are invited to join our writing workshop.

We’ll use writing prompts to create short stories and poems, and then practice sharing and giving each other positive feedback. 

Led by our resident children’s book author, we’ll write here, write now, and enjoy pizza!

Registration coming soon.

 
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Cookbook Club

Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to our Cookbook Club event!

What do you need to do? Check out a copy of the cookbook at the circulation desk and find your favorite recipe. Register and let us know what dish you will prepare (so we don't have duplicates). Come to the program with your prepared dish and come ready to discuss your experience and what others would expect if they made the same dish. The goal is to have fun and taste some new cuisine!

This month you have a choice of one of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Cookbooks.

 

Paper plates and utensils will be provided, however please bring your own serving spoon and drink, if needed.

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Do you enjoy trying new recipes? Do you like tasting new things and discussing them with others? Then come to our Cookbook Club event!

What do you need to do? Check out a copy of the cookbook at the circulation desk and find your favorite recipe. Register and let us know what dish you will prepare (so we don't have duplicates). Come to the program with your prepared dish and come ready to discuss your experience and what others would expect if they made the same dish. The goal is to have fun and taste some new cuisine!

This month you have a choice of one of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Cookbooks.

 

Paper plates and utensils will be provided, however please bring your own serving spoon and drink, if needed.

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Monday November 6, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Yoga: Ages 2-5

Kids and caregivers, will learn how to use large muscles to support self regulation, while bending, breathing & stretching!

This program is for children ages 2-5 along with a caregiver. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon.

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Kids and caregivers, will learn how to use large muscles to support self regulation, while bending, breathing & stretching!

This program is for children ages 2-5 along with a caregiver. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon.

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music and Movement: Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Tuesday November 7, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tiny Tales Storytime: Ages Birth - 2

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

Registration coming soon.

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

Registration coming soon.

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

 
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Preschool Pals Ages 2-6

This playgroup supports children ages 2-6 years old and their families. Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play. Areas explored include: Early Literacy, Motor Development Science, Math, Art, Fine Motor Development and Social Emotional skills. We will integrate the ASQ into this playgroup each week. 

*Please note you are registering for all 4 sessions, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

Registration comimg soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup supports children ages 2-6 years old and their families. Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play. Areas explored include: Early Literacy, Motor Development Science, Math, Art, Fine Motor Development and Social Emotional skills. We will integrate the ASQ into this playgroup each week. 

*Please note you are registering for all 4 sessions, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

Registration comimg soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Wednesday November 8, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Me, You, We: Ages 3-5

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Thursday November 9, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Art Time: Ages 3-6

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for both dates, Thursday, 11/9, & 11/16.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for both dates, Thursday, 11/9, & 11/16.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

Friday November 10, 2023
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn: Ages 2-5

Grow Play Learn focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Saturday November 11, 2023
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Library is closed 9:30 - 4:00

The Library is closed 9:30 to 4:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

The Library is closed 9:30 to 4:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

Monday November 13, 2023
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music and Movement: Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Read to a Therapy Dog: Ages 5+

What's more fun than reading? Reading to a therapy dog!

Children are invited to register for a ten minute time slot to read to Nessie, a registered therapy dog.

This program is especially beneficial to beginning and reluctant readers.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Children's Department

What's more fun than reading? Reading to a therapy dog!

Children are invited to register for a ten minute time slot to read to Nessie, a registered therapy dog.

This program is especially beneficial to beginning and reluctant readers.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Children's Department

Tuesday November 14, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tiny Tales Storytime: Ages Birth - 2

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

Registration coming soon.

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

Registration coming soon.

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

 
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Preschool Pals Ages 2-6

This playgroup supports children ages 2-6 years old and their families. Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play. Areas explored include: Early Literacy, Motor Development Science, Math, Art, Fine Motor Development and Social Emotional skills. We will integrate the ASQ into this playgroup each week. 

*Please note you are registering for all 4 sessions, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

Registration comimg soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup supports children ages 2-6 years old and their families. Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play. Areas explored include: Early Literacy, Motor Development Science, Math, Art, Fine Motor Development and Social Emotional skills. We will integrate the ASQ into this playgroup each week. 

*Please note you are registering for all 4 sessions, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

Registration comimg soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Wednesday November 15, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Me, You, We: Ages 3-5

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup is designed to support children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers in developing and practicing social-emotional skills. Each week, we will be focusing and learning about a concept to support your child's social/emotional learning. Curriculum includes: Learning to Understand and Manage Feelings, Learning about Others, Learning to Follow Directions, Take Turns, and Solve Problems.

*Participants are signing up for all 6 sessions.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

REGISTER HERE

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Introduction to Tarot Cards

Are you curious about tarot, but not sure where to even begin when it comes to tarot cards?   Perhaps you own a tarot deck that initially excited you, but now is gathering dust because you feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to actually utilize them?

Whether you own a tarot deck or not, join Winifred for a fun and interactive evening where you will be introduced to the “big picture” view of tarot as a system and get started demystifying tarot. 

 Participants will learn:

  • The overall structure and system of tarot 
  • The role of the Major and Minor Arcana cards

  • An introduction to the elemental properties as represented in the Four Suits of Tarot

  • Explore a Tarot Mandala together

Come on out for an informative and inspirational evening getting to know Tarot. You are strongly encouraged to bring your tarot deck to class. However, Winifred does have a limited number of extra decks she can lend for use during class. 

About Winifred Costello

Winifred has been reading, studying and learning about the Tarot since she received her first deck on her 16th birthday. She has been a professional, intuitive tarot reader and teacher for over 15 years. As a reader, she focuses on the deeper wisdom, symbolism and transformational properties held within Tarot.  As a teacher, she is engaging, knowledgeable and candid; empowering her students to not only grasp the meaning of the cards, but to connect Tarot as a resource for insight and personal growth. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, NGH Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Past Life Regression Facilitator and Owner of AwenTree, Healing Studio located in the Maplewood Shops in Northampton, MA.  Visit her website at www.awentree.com  and follow her on Instagram and Facebook @awentree

Are you curious about tarot, but not sure where to even begin when it comes to tarot cards?   Perhaps you own a tarot deck that initially excited you, but now is gathering dust because you feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to actually utilize them?

Whether you own a tarot deck or not, join Winifred for a fun and interactive evening where you will be introduced to the “big picture” view of tarot as a system and get started demystifying tarot. 

 Participants will learn:

  • The overall structure and system of tarot 
  • The role of the Major and Minor Arcana cards

  • An introduction to the elemental properties as represented in the Four Suits of Tarot

  • Explore a Tarot Mandala together

Come on out for an informative and inspirational evening getting to know Tarot. You are strongly encouraged to bring your tarot deck to class. However, Winifred does have a limited number of extra decks she can lend for use during class. 

About Winifred Costello

Winifred has been reading, studying and learning about the Tarot since she received her first deck on her 16th birthday. She has been a professional, intuitive tarot reader and teacher for over 15 years. As a reader, she focuses on the deeper wisdom, symbolism and transformational properties held within Tarot.  As a teacher, she is engaging, knowledgeable and candid; empowering her students to not only grasp the meaning of the cards, but to connect Tarot as a resource for insight and personal growth. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, NGH Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Past Life Regression Facilitator and Owner of AwenTree, Healing Studio located in the Maplewood Shops in Northampton, MA.  Visit her website at www.awentree.com  and follow her on Instagram and Facebook @awentree

Thursday November 16, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Preschool Art Time: Ages 3-6

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for both dates, Thursday, 11/9, & 11/16.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

Play! Explore! Create!

Children ages 3-6 will enjoy a story and a different art project each week. Dress appropriatley as some activities might be messy.

Please note, you are signing up for both dates, Thursday, 11/9, & 11/16.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

Friday November 17, 2023
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn: Ages 2-5

Grow Play Learn focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Monday November 20, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Time with Mr. Liam: Ages 2-6

Join us for a super fun morning of singing, laughing, puppets and dancing!

Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Children's Department

Join us for a super fun morning of singing, laughing, puppets and dancing!

Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Children's Department

 
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music and Movement: Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Tuesday November 21, 2023
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Preschool Pals Ages 2-6

This playgroup supports children ages 2-6 years old and their families. Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play. Areas explored include: Early Literacy, Motor Development Science, Math, Art, Fine Motor Development and Social Emotional skills. We will integrate the ASQ into this playgroup each week. 

*Please note you are registering for all 4 sessions, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

Registration comimg soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup supports children ages 2-6 years old and their families. Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play. Areas explored include: Early Literacy, Motor Development Science, Math, Art, Fine Motor Development and Social Emotional skills. We will integrate the ASQ into this playgroup each week. 

*Please note you are registering for all 4 sessions, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

Registration comimg soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Wednesday November 22, 2023
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4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Library is closed 4:00 - 8:00

The Library is closed 4:00 to 8:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

The Library is closed 4:00 to 8:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

Thursday November 23, 2023
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Library is closed 9:30 - 5:00

The Library is closed 9:30 to 5:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

The Library is closed 9:30 to 5:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

Friday November 24, 2023
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9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Library is closed 9:30 - 5:00

The Library is closed 9:30 to 5:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

The Library is closed 9:30 to 5:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

Saturday November 25, 2023
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Youth Writing Group: Grades 5 & up

Writers in grades 5+ are invited to join our writing workshop.

We’ll use writing prompts to create short stories and poems, and then practice sharing and giving each other positive feedback. 

Led by our resident children’s book author, we’ll write here, write now, and enjoy pizza!

Registration coming soon.

Writers in grades 5+ are invited to join our writing workshop.

We’ll use writing prompts to create short stories and poems, and then practice sharing and giving each other positive feedback. 

Led by our resident children’s book author, we’ll write here, write now, and enjoy pizza!

Registration coming soon.

Monday November 27, 2023
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music and Movement: Ages 2-5

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Children ages 2-5 and their families are invited to participate in this fun and upbeat group. We will incorporate moving our body while using songs that may focus on following directions, using your five senses, and exploring your body in relaxation to the space around it. We will work on imitation while exploring and creating organic momements. Come enjoy this movement based group with your caregiver.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program. 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Tuesday November 28, 2023
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Preschool Pals Ages 2-6

This playgroup supports children ages 2-6 years old and their families. Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play. Areas explored include: Early Literacy, Motor Development Science, Math, Art, Fine Motor Development and Social Emotional skills. We will integrate the ASQ into this playgroup each week. 

*Please note you are registering for all 4 sessions, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

Registration comimg soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

This playgroup supports children ages 2-6 years old and their families. Each week, we will focus on an area of development and provide fun activities to support your child learn through play. Areas explored include: Early Literacy, Motor Development Science, Math, Art, Fine Motor Development and Social Emotional skills. We will integrate the ASQ into this playgroup each week. 

*Please note you are registering for all 4 sessions, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, & 11/28.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents-Coordinated Family Community Engagement Program.  

Registration comimg soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Masters of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Lam

In in-depth look at the mavericks, moments, and mistakes that sparked the greatest medical discoveries in modern times—plus the cures that will help us live longer and healthier lives in this century . . . and beyond

 In The Masters of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Lam, distills the long arc of medical progress down to the crucial moments that were responsible for the world’s greatest medical miracles. He brings to life heroic tales of embattled mavericks who endured ridicule and sometimes risked their own lives to conceive the incredible, life-saving cures we depend on, and often take for granted, today. 

The Masters of Medicine is a fascinating chronicle of human courage, audacity, error, and luck. This riveting ode to mankind expertly highlights the battle against deaths from heart attacks, diabetes, infection, cancer, trauma, and childbirth, revealing why the past is prelude to the game-changing breakthroughs of tomorrow.

"The Only Winner in War Is Medicine": Dr. Lam will present a riveting look at how WWII spurred rival surgeons to invent new techniques that saved lives in postwar America.

In in-depth look at the mavericks, moments, and mistakes that sparked the greatest medical discoveries in modern times—plus the cures that will help us live longer and healthier lives in this century . . . and beyond

 In The Masters of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Lam, distills the long arc of medical progress down to the crucial moments that were responsible for the world’s greatest medical miracles. He brings to life heroic tales of embattled mavericks who endured ridicule and sometimes risked their own lives to conceive the incredible, life-saving cures we depend on, and often take for granted, today. 

The Masters of Medicine is a fascinating chronicle of human courage, audacity, error, and luck. This riveting ode to mankind expertly highlights the battle against deaths from heart attacks, diabetes, infection, cancer, trauma, and childbirth, revealing why the past is prelude to the game-changing breakthroughs of tomorrow.

"The Only Winner in War Is Medicine": Dr. Lam will present a riveting look at how WWII spurred rival surgeons to invent new techniques that saved lives in postwar America.


Wednesday November 29, 2023
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4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Page Turners Book Club: Grade 5+

Readers in grades 5+ are invited to enjoy fascinating, funny, and fantabulous books.

We'll meet up to discuss what kept us turning the pages and munch cheese pizza together.

This month's book selection is Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Readers in grades 5+ are invited to enjoy fascinating, funny, and fantabulous books.

We'll meet up to discuss what kept us turning the pages and munch cheese pizza together.

This month's book selection is Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Friday December 1, 2023
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Signing Time: Birth-3

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This grop helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This grop helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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9:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn Ages 2- 5

Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Monday December 4, 2023
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
STEAM: Ages 3-6

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join this group with their caregiver.

Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the activity provided.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join this group with their caregiver.

Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the activity provided.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

Tuesday December 5, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tiny Tales Storytime: Ages Birth - 2

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

Registration coming soon.

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

Registration coming soon.

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tike Time Ages 2-3

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​Participants are registering for both weeks, December 5th, & 12th.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​Participants are registering for both weeks, December 5th, & 12th.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A Look Inside the Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life

Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. The snowbound streets of Bedford Falls, the desperate travails of George Bailey, and the discovery of Zuzu’s petals have become traditional signatures of the holiday season. Yet when the film was released in 1946, it was a box-office flop, won no Academy Awards, and was largely forgotten—until it was rediscovered through endless airings on local TV stations beginning in the 1970s and on annual Christmas eve broadcasts on NBC starting in 1992. This talk will examine the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the challenges of how it was made, its surprisingly dark portrait of small-town life, and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer.

This program is on Zoom. Please register for a link.

LOCATION: Zoom

Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. The snowbound streets of Bedford Falls, the desperate travails of George Bailey, and the discovery of Zuzu’s petals have become traditional signatures of the holiday season. Yet when the film was released in 1946, it was a box-office flop, won no Academy Awards, and was largely forgotten—until it was rediscovered through endless airings on local TV stations beginning in the 1970s and on annual Christmas eve broadcasts on NBC starting in 1992. This talk will examine the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the challenges of how it was made, its surprisingly dark portrait of small-town life, and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer.

This program is on Zoom. Please register for a link.

LOCATION: Zoom

Wednesday December 6, 2023
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
You & Me in Music Ages 15 Months- 2

You & Me & Music

You and your child are invited to engage in the many aspects of music,, including singing playing instruments, and moving in a fun, social group. While your child is exploring their world through trust and emerging independence, we will create music together while encouraging their social, emotional and physical development.

Ages 15 months- 2 years old.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

You & Me & Music

You and your child are invited to engage in the many aspects of music,, including singing playing instruments, and moving in a fun, social group. While your child is exploring their world through trust and emerging independence, we will create music together while encouraging their social, emotional and physical development.

Ages 15 months- 2 years old.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Origami: Grades 1-5

Learn the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding) with Julie Shih.

This month we will be evergreen trees.

This program is for children in 1st grade and up.

Registration coming soon.

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Learn the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding) with Julie Shih.

This month we will be evergreen trees.

This program is for children in 1st grade and up.

Registration coming soon.

 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Friday December 8, 2023
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9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Signing Time: Birth-3

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This grop helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Baby and Toddler Signing Time is designed to help babies communicate long before talking. This grop helps reduce frustration when communicating with your baby. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages Birth to 3 @ 9:45-10:30

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

 
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn: Ages 2- 5

Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Monday December 11, 2023
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
STEAM: Ages 3-6

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join this group with their caregiver.

Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the activity provided.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join this group with their caregiver.

Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the activity provided.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

Tuesday December 12, 2023
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Tiny Tales Storytime: Ages Birth - 2

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

Registration coming soon.

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

Enjoy a couple of board books and fingerplays at this storytime designed for our youngest listeners. 

Following the stories, there will be a social time for our wee ones along with some age-appropiate toys to play with.

This program is for children ages Birth to 2 years, along with a caregiver.

Registration coming soon.

 

 

LOCATION: Activity Room

 
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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tike Time Ages 2-3

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​Participants are registering for both weeks, December 5th, & 12th.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Join Ms. Kay for a fun-filled storytime including stories, songs, movement & a craft!

This storytime is geared for children ages 2 -3 along with a caregiver.

​Participants are registering for both weeks, December 5th, & 12th.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Wednesday December 13, 2023
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
You & Me in Music Ages 15 Months- 2

You & Me & Music

You and your child are invited to engage in the many aspects of music,, including singing playing instruments, and moving in a fun, social group. While your child is exploring their world through trust and emerging independence, we will create music together while encouraging their social, emotional and physical development.

Ages 15 months- 2 years old.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

You & Me & Music

You and your child are invited to engage in the many aspects of music,, including singing playing instruments, and moving in a fun, social group. While your child is exploring their world through trust and emerging independence, we will create music together while encouraging their social, emotional and physical development.

Ages 15 months- 2 years old.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Friday December 15, 2023
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9:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn Birth - Age 5

Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Birth-Age 2 @ 9:45-10:30

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Birth-Age 2 @ 9:45-10:30

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Saturday December 16, 2023
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Youth Writing Group: Grades 5 & up

Writers in grades 5+ are invited to join our writing workshop.

We’ll use writing prompts to create short stories and poems, and then practice sharing and giving each other positive feedback. 

Led by our resident children’s book author, we’ll write here, write now, and enjoy pizza!

Registration coming soon.

Writers in grades 5+ are invited to join our writing workshop.

We’ll use writing prompts to create short stories and poems, and then practice sharing and giving each other positive feedback. 

Led by our resident children’s book author, we’ll write here, write now, and enjoy pizza!

Registration coming soon.

Monday December 18, 2023
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Music Time with Mr. Liam: Ages 2-6

Join us for a super fun morning of singing, laughing, puppets and dancing!

Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Children's Department

Join us for a super fun morning of singing, laughing, puppets and dancing!

Ages 2-6 with a caregiver.

Sponsored by the Friends of the East Longmeadow Public Library.

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Children's Department

 
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
STEAM: Ages 3-6

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join this group with their caregiver.

Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the activity provided.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

Children ages 3-6 are invited to join this group with their caregiver.

Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math, while completing the activity provided.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

Wednesday December 20, 2023
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
You & Me in Music Ages 15 Months- 2

You & Me & Music

You and your child are invited to engage in the many aspects of music,, including singing playing instruments, and moving in a fun, social group. While your child is exploring their world through trust and emerging independence, we will create music together while encouraging their social, emotional and physical development.

Ages 15 months- 2 years old.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

You & Me & Music

You and your child are invited to engage in the many aspects of music,, including singing playing instruments, and moving in a fun, social group. While your child is exploring their world through trust and emerging independence, we will create music together while encouraging their social, emotional and physical development.

Ages 15 months- 2 years old.

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Registration coming soon.

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Friday December 22, 2023
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9:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Grow Play Learn Birth - Age 5

Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Birth-Age 2 @ 9:45-10:30

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestones, ways to engage in play, resources, and opportunities to connect with others. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and includes a storytime curriculum, along with play activities. Please complete the ages and stages Questionnaire (ASQ) prior to the first session. 

Sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Birth-Age 2 @ 9:45-10:30

Ages 2-5 years @ 10:45-11:30 

Registration coming soon. 

LOCATION: Library Community Room

Monday December 25, 2023
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9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Library is closed 9:30 - 8:00

The Library is closed 9:30 to 8:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

The Library is closed 9:30 to 8:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

Monday January 1, 2024
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9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Library is closed 9:30 - 8:00

The Library is closed 9:30 to 8:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.

The Library is closed 9:30 to 8:00.

You still have access to our online resources, available at this link as well as our digital catalog, available here.


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