Here is what's happening @ ELPL

Weeks of

May 19th - June 3rd

Coming Soon - All Ages

The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29th

ADULT & TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Chess Club

Teen Chess Club

Thursday, 5/25 @ 3:30 PM


Teens in grades 5+ are invited to stop by the library for an hour of chess! A volunteer from the high school chess club will be available to answer questions and give pointers.

REGISTER HERE

Battle of the Librarians trivia flyer

Battle of the Librarians - Trivia Showdown

Thursday, 5/25 @ 6:00 PM

Richard Salter Storrs Library,

693 Longmeadow St in Longmeadow


Join us for an All-Staff Trivia Tournament against our neighbor, the Richard Salter Storrs Library in Longmeadow. Both libraries will designate members of their staff to answer trivia questions in front of a live studio audience. 

Refreshments will be provided.

REGISTER HERE

Switch Games flyer

Teen Switch Games

Friday, 5/26 @ 2:30 PM


Teens in grades 7 - 12 are invited to join us for some Nintendo Switch games and snacks in our community room! We will set up the switch on the big screen and have multiple players of a few games. Registration is encouraged but not required. Drop in for a game or two!

REGISTER HERE

Funded by the Friends of ELPL

Thursday tech help

Thursday Tech Help

Thursday, 6/1 @ 10:00 AM


Bring your device and your questions to the library conference room for some help from the library Technology Coordinator.

All levels are welcome.

REGISTER HERE

PaxSax: A Saxophone Concert in the Library

Thursday, 6/1 @ 6:00 PM


We are excited to welcome back the PaxSax Quartet for an after hours concert at the Library.

PaxSax Quartet will present an hour-long concert. PaxSax is a quartet of professional musicians who have performed throughout western Massachusetts and beyond for decades. Their music covers a wide range of genres, from classical, ragtime, Americana, show tunes, swing, jazz, to contemporary composers.

REGISTER HERE

Funded by the East Longmeadow Cultural Council

CHILDREN PROGRAMS

May Storytime Ages 3-6

Monday, 5/22 @ 1:00


Join Ms. Darcy for some exciting stories, songs, and a craft. 

Please register in advance. Participants are registering for May 15th & 22nd.

REGISTER HERE


Drop in Art All Ages

Saturday, 5/20 @ 10:00-2:00


During our open art studio, we will have a variety of materials so your child can create a special piece of art.

This week, celebrate World Bee Day by making a special bee craft.

DROP-IN

Drop in Art All Ages

Saturday, 5/27 @ 10:00-2:00


During our open art studio, we will have a variety of materials so your child can create a special piece of art.

This week we celebrate Memorial Day by making a special flag craft.

DROP-IN

MAY BOOK GROUPS

Funny Bonz - Grade 3 & 4

Tuesday, 5/23 @ 4:30


Join Ms. Darcy on Tuesday, May 23rd at 4:30 pm for a book club filled with fun activities! 

This month please bring a favorite book to share with the group while enjoying a slice of pizza.

Please register in advance.

Funded by the Friends of ELPL

REGISTER HERE

Page Turners - Grades 5+

Tuesday, 5/30 @ 4:30


Join Ms. Kay for a special book group. 

Please bring a favorite book to share with the group. 

We will have fun with a game, craft, and pizza.

Funded by the Friends of ELPL

REGISTER HERE

Book Buzz Kindergarten - 2nd

Wednesday, 5/31 @ 4:30


Join Miss Michele for a special book group.

Please bring a copy of your favorite book to share with the group!

We will create a craft and enjoy pizza!

Funded by the Friends of ELPL

REGISTER HERE

PATHWAY FOR PARENTS CHILDREN PROGRAMS

These programs are sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the

 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Grow Play Learn - 4 week session

Friday, 5/12, 5/20, 5/27


Grow Play Learn takes place from 9:45-10:30 am for children Birth to age two and focuses on developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect to other caregivers. Children ages 2-5 meet from 10:45-11:30 am and include a storytime curriculum, along with fun play activities.

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

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

Yoga - Ages 2-5

Tuesday, 5/24 @ 10:30


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. 


REGISTER HERE

STEAM Ages K-2 Create A Car

Wednesday, 5/24 @ 4:30 on Zoom


This virtual group will meet on Zoom.

Children and families will explore the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math while completing the activity provided.  A zoom link will be available following completion of this form. All materials can be picked up in the Children's Department prior to the program.

REGISTER HERE

JOIN IN ON THE FUN...

FUN activities are always happening in the Children's Department!


Stop in the Children's Department and take part in our Scavenger Hunt, Guessing Jar, Book Walk, Crafts or play. You can always check out some awesome Books, Wonderbooks, Playaways, DVD's, CD's or Magazines too.

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