Teen Bookmaking Workshop at the Jones Library

Teen Bookmaking Workshop (for ages 11-17)

Tuesdays in February, 5:30-6:30 PM in the Jones Library Crafts Room

February 4th  We'll learn about printmaking using linocut techniques and make our own prints!

February 11th In this session we'll learn how to make our own handmade paper.

February 18th  In the third session we'll learn collage techniques to make an awesome cover for our handmade books.

February 25th  (5:30-7:00 PM) In our final session we'll learn bookbinding techniques and put the finishing touches on our handmade books.

Teens are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions to make a completed book.

This program is funded by the Friends of the Jones Library in memory of Shauna Strattonmeier, former Jones Library Young Adult Services Coordinator.

Please pre-register: teens@joneslibrary.org / 413-259-3091

Registration closes 24 hours in advance.



Not a school sponsored event

On the Same Page -- Amherst Community Read and Special Events.

On the Same Page – Amherst

Community Read & Special Events

Amherst, MA – The Jones Library is holding its eighth On the Same Page community reading program, this year featuring the memoir Call Me American by author Abdi Nor Iftin.  A variety of programs are being offered to enrich the reading experience of this title and to encourage dialog about the themes the book presents, particularly immigration and African history.  The New Yorker calls the book “Riveting!” and Booklist states, “Absolutely remarkable and always as compelling as a novel… An essential ur-immigrant story, one that is enlightening and immediate.”

The following series of programs will be held during February and March at the Jones Library, and are inspired by topics and themes from the book.  The author event will be held at the Amherst Regional Middle School on Thursday, March 5 at 7 pm. For complete program descriptions, visit the program’s webpage at http://www.joneslibrary.org/onthesamepage.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 pm – Woodbury Room

Long Journey:  Somali Immigrants and Refugees to the United States - Elliot Fratkin will talk about nomadic pastoralism and how this ancient way of life fares in our modern world.  He will also discuss the Somali refugee camps in Kenya and migrants to US.

Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 pm – Amherst Room

Book Discussion of Call Me American - Join us for an in-depth discussion of our selected title, led by Jones Library librarian, Linda Wentworth.

 

Tuesday, February 18 at 7:00 pm – Woodbury Room

Refugees in Western Massachusetts - Jewish Family Services has played a vital role in Western Massachusetts in welcoming and resettling refugees.  Sara Bedford, New American Program Director, will discuss their work with refugees from around the world, including Somalia.

Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 pm – Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium

On the Same Page …with Abdi Iftin - Join us for this author appearance as Abdi Iftin speaks about the book and his experiences.  Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Tuesday, March 10 at 7 pm – Amherst Room

Book Discussion of Call Me American - Join us for an in-depth discussion of our selected title, led by Jones Library librarian, Linda Wentworth.

Copies of Call Me American can be borrowed from the Jones Library and branches, requested and checked out from the C/W Mars library catalog, or purchased at Amherst Books in Amherst.

Abdi Iftin is the author of Call Me American, which was named a 2019 Notable Book by the American Library Association and as a Library Journal Best Books: Nonfiction Winner in 2018.  Iftin currently lives in Portland, Maine, where he works as an interpreter for Somalis who have immigrated to the state. Abdi was accepted to the University of Southern Maine, where he will be studying political science. He plays soccer every Saturday in a melting-pot league of Americans and immigrants from around the world.

On the Same Page – Amherst and its programs are made possible with special funding from the Friends of the Jones Libraries. 

For further information about On the Same Page - Amherst, please contact Janet Ryan at 413/259-3223.

Not a school sponsored event

Free Concert of Chinese Ritual Folk Music

Free Concert of Chinese Ritual Folk Music on January 31

East Asian Languages and Cultures at UMass Amherst presents Zhou Family Band as a part of its 50th anniversary celebration series.



Date: Friday, January 31
Time: 7:30 pm  
Place: Bezanson Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center, UMass Amherst



 Zhou Family Band plays traditional wind and percussion music which has accompanied birth and death celebrations of the people of Central-Eastern China for more than 600 years. Their concert is a perfect way to kick off our celebration. Please come to enjoy Chinese music and join us in the festivity!

For more information, visit: https://www.umass.edu/asian/ or call Marc at (413)545-0886.

Not a school sponsored event

Friends of the Jones Library- Mini Golf Classic

                                                       Not a School Sponsored Event

Jones Library - Teen Events

 Coming up this month:

*        Teen Lounge (ages 11-17): Teen Lounge is every Friday after school (3-4:45pm) while school is in session. Although Jones Library doesn't currently have a designated teen center, we turn our large meeting room into a place where teens ages 11-17 can hang out, watch a movie, and have some simple crafts/games available.  January’s theme is 1980s so we’ll be watching a lot of oldies but goodies.  – for more info on what movies we’ll be showing when, check out www.joneslibrary.org/teens

 *         Early Release Teen Lounge (ages 11-17): We also have special Teen Lounges on early release dates. These are longer with two movies, a more elaborate craft/activity, and free snacks! We’ll have Early Release Teen Lounges on Wednesday January 15, 12:30-3:30pm and Thursday January 16^th, 12:30-3:30pm in the Jones Library Woodbury Room.

*        Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 9-12): Every month we choose a graphic novel, read it, and then get together to discuss it followed by making some of our own mini comics. This month we have a very special collaboration with the Eric Carle museum so it’s a two-part event. On Tuesday January 28^th we’ll meet to discuss the books (two this month! Pashmina and Lowriders in Space) and then the following Thursday (1/30) we’ll meet at the Carle to explore the Now&Then exhibit which features artwork by the illustrators of our month’s books. Please pre-register for this event (and pick up a copy of the books in the Jones Library Kids’ Room (413-259-3091 or kids@joneslibrary.org)

*       Zine Club (ages 11-17): Zine club meets on the first Tuesdays of the month from 5:30-7:30pm. It is an informal space to hang out, collage, and make analog art from discarded books and magazines. All materials are provided. This month’s project is to work on personal 2020 Vision Boards that, with permission, will be collected into a collaborative JonesLibTeens booklet. Please pre-register for this event in the Jones Library Kids’ Room (413-259-3091 or teens@joneslibrary.org)

 *      Teen Advisory Board (ages 11-17): TAB meets the second Sunday of every month to help plan what cool stuff happens at Jones Library. It’s perfect for teens who want to have a say in our YA collections and programs or are looking for a fun volunteer opportunity. It also happens to looks great on job and college applications. We have snacks, crafts, and scheme about upcoming programs. The next TAB meeting is Sunday, January 12^th from 2-3pm. Interested teens can pick up a TAB application in the Jones Library Kids’ Room or at their first TAB meeting.

 

 Not a school-sponsored event