Longmeadow, Richard Salter Storrs Library
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Newbies (ages birth-18months)
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportuniti...
Loosely Bound Book Club Afternoons
This Month Selection: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson Summary: In seven days, Jet Mason will be dead. Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven year...
Tech Tuesdays
Need help with your device? Bring it to the Library for assistance! Having trouble with email? Come to the Library to get help! Want to learn about the library's digital offerings? Drop in every Tuesd...
Build Your Own Catapult
Join us for Catapult Creations! Teams can work together to create catapults and test their designs.
Grow Play Learn (ages birth-5years)
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared ...
Music Appreciation with Rob HUMBERSTON
Ages of Music History: Middle Ages - 20th Century Please join us to hear and learn about beautiful music through the Ages of Music History with Rob Humberston. This Fall will focus on music of the Mid...
Cool Cards
Come to the library to learn how to design different types of cards! From pop ups to confetti cards, make creative cards for your family and friends!
Tiny Tales
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
Weekly Writers Group
You're invited to join the Weekly Writing Group! The Writers Group is a welcoming place to share and grow as a writer. Each week, members share their writing based on a prompt given the previous week ...
Art Reception: Jeff Hayes
Jeff Hayes, of Longmeadow, is the artist-in-residence for the month of February. Jeff's art is in the style of modern abstract. The composition of bold, contrasting colors make strong statements to co...
Library Virtual Speakers: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women's Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of N...
Q-Tip Artists
Come become an artist using only a q-tip as your brush!
Little Listeners (ages 2-5yrs)
All little listeners are encouraged to come to read books, sing songs, play around, and be creative!
Storrs Stitchers (Drop-In)
Do you knit, crochet, cross stitch, or embroider? Then please join us every Friday for Storrs Stitchers! Storrs Stitchers is a needle craft group that meets at the Library on Friday mornings at 10:00....
Palentines
Come make card and do art all dedicated to your best pals!
More Than Mom's Drop in Playgroup
A drop-in playgroup for parents with kiddos up to 18 months, hosted by More Than Mom Inc., a nonprofit group providing support to area parents. We'll have a story, bring out some toys, and everyone (p...
Read Cross: Stuffed Animal Hospital- Stuffed animal drop off
Has your favorite stuffed animal become torn and needs a doctor? Or is your favorite stuffed animal overdue for their annual physical or eye exam? Please bring your Stuffed Animal friend to the Discov...
Cookbook Club
Love to cook? Join us for Lunchtime Cookbook Club! Every month, we will explore a different chef, cuisine or cookbook. This program welcomes anyone who would like to try new recipes and share their pr...
Mario Obstacle Course
Use different materials help build an obstacle course and try to navigate the Mario car around the room!
Fiber Arts Meeting
The Storrs Library Fiber Arts Group is a generous and talented group who meet every first and third Tuesday of the month. On first Tuesdays, we work with recycled textiles to make beautiful and artist...
"Musically Married" Concert with Peter & Laura Hicks
Peter & Laura Hicks have been "Musically Married" for 42 years and singing together even longer. The local "Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme,” this couple performs solos and duets out of the Great America...
Music with Mr. Liam
Join us for an energetic show filled with drums, the ukulele, puppets, and comedy as Mr. Liam (Liam Hurley) plays old favorites & silly parodies! This program is sponsored by Pathways for Parents. Pat...
VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Please join us, in partnership with the Tewksbury Public Library, on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, January-June, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Please Note: informal networking takes place from 9:00-9:30am ...
CKrevive Visible Mending Class
Learn the basics of visible mending. Beginners welcome. Catherine KARP will teach six or seven basic stitches which can be used to mend almost any kind of textile. Bring items in need of repair with y...
Bananas for Books Club (gr. K-1)
Join our K-1st grade book group so we can discover terrific stories together. Before our monthly meeting, read the book that may--or may not--have a banana in it. We will meet to talk about what made ...
Great Decisions with Vinnie Ferraro
Join us for Great Decisions 2026! Great Decisions is America's largest discussion program on world affairs. Every year, eight topics are chosen by a panel of experts. Before each of the eight programs...
Art Adventures: Vincent Van Gogh
Are you interested in learning about different styles of art? Join us at Storrs library for Art Adventures to learn about Vincent Van Gogh and make your own art! Children ages Kindergarten and older a...
Miss Spider's Web Hunt
Come find all the bugs hidden in Miss Spider's web. But be careful to not get caught up yourself!
Dungeons & Dragons
Bring your characters and your adventuring spirit and join us for our Saturday Dungeons and Dragons Campaigns! All skill levels welcome - all necessary materials provided. At this time our campaigns a...
Rhythm & Read
Come to this special lap sit story time where we will sing songs, read books, and learn about music and instruments.
Youth Chess (Gr. K+)
All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and tips to sharpen your game for more advanced students. Registration is required and limited...
VIRTUAL: Play Along Ukulele from Home!
Join instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, local ukulele instructor in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’...
Library Virtual Speakers: Smithson's Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World's Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’...
First Line Book Club (gr. 2-3)
Join our 2nd-3rd grade book group where we'll explore books that draw readers in from the very first line. Each month we'll enjoy a page-turning chapter book and meet to discuss what kept us turning t...
Gaming Zone: Mario Party Mini Games
Explore the worlds of wild Mario Party Mini Games on the Nintendo Switch. Cheer on your friends and try your best at the wild and wacky challenges.
Lisa Ruch Presents: Literary Reimaginings
Fan fiction has been a part of literature for centuries. In this 6-month series, we'll explore a section of prequels, co-quels, and spin-offs of famous literary works. January 28: Hester by Laurie Lic...
Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing l...
Let's Laugh Book Club (gr. 4-5)
Join our 4th-5th grade book group and find a reason to laugh each month. We'll read funny, quirky stories from every section of the library, from graphic novels to nonfiction, and meet up to talk abou...
March Art Exhibit: Matthew Cowles
The idea of textures, specifically textures occurring within nature, is a concept that I come back to frequently within my work. The manner in which I apply paint allows for layers to build, interact,...
Traveling Library
On the first and third Mondays of the month, residents of Emerson Manor and Genesis House can swing by the courtyard next to the office and check out books, magazines, books on CD, and DVDs. Please ca...
Youth Chess (Gr. K+)
All skill levels are welcome for chess and a challenge! Chess instructors will provide help for beginners and tips to sharpen your game for more advanced students. Registration is required and limited...
BOLT: Board of Library Teens
Teens in grades 9-12 are you looking to volunteer at the library? Then join BOLT! The Board of Library Teens is the spot to make a difference for our community. The group will meet monthly to help pla...
VIRTUAL: Play Along Ukulele from Home!
Join instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, local ukulele instructor in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’...
Stories and Movement (ages 2+)
Bring your toddlers over to Stories and Movement and get them active while playing and interacting with stories.
Newbies (ages birth-18months)
Pathways for Parents CFCE presents Newbies at Storrs Library. Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportuniti...
Adult Center Book Club
Join Storrs Librarians and members of the Adult Center Book Club on the first Tuesday of every month. Copies of this month's book will be on hold at Storrs Library. This month's selection: The Women b...
Paper Airplanes (ages 6+)
Build your own paper airplane. Test out different styles! And then compete to see who build the ultimate paper airplane!
Pulsing with Nature this Spring with Judit Torok
You are invited to join the Pulsing with Nature group gatherings, where we will learn about seasonal practices that enhance optimal wellbeing. Each gathering reconnects us with the living world around...
Grow Play Learn (ages birth-5years)
Join Pathways for Parents CFCE for Grow Play Learn at Storrs Library. This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. This program is geared ...
Library Virtual Speakers: Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories with Michael Perry
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: a conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural to...
Zen Zone: Coloring
Looking for a calm place to destress in the middle of your week? Come to the Zen Zone and color while listening to soft music. All ages welcome!
Tiny Tales
A lapsit storytime for children ages 12 to 24 months with their caregiver. Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and free play, with an emphasis on repetition and social interaction.
Little Listeners (ages 2-5yrs)
All little listeners are encouraged to come to read books, sing songs, play around, and be creative!
Page to Screen Club: the Wizard of OZ
All ages are invited to join the Page to Screen Club! Each month we chose a movie that brings a book to life on the big screen! This month we will be watching the Wizard of Oz (G) based on the Wonderf...
Rhythm & Read
Come to this special lap sit story time where we will sing songs, read books, and learn about music and instruments.
March Art Reception: Matthew Cowles
The idea of textures, specifically textures occurring within nature, is a concept that I come back to frequently within my work. The manner in which I apply paint allows for layers to build, interact,...
VIRTUAL: Play Along Ukulele from Home!
Join instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, local ukulele instructor in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’...
Sticker Making
Come and decorate your own stickers with your own design and art work!
How Maps Lie with Andrew Middleton
Join Andrew Middleton of The Map Center in Pawtucket, RI for a fun and informative talk on how maps tell all sorts of stories. Learn how historical and contemporary maps are designed to convey informa...
Kids Weaving: Bowls
Interesting learning how to weave with yarn? Come learn how to weave yarn into a cool crafty bowl!
Library Virtual Speakers: Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you ...
Playgroup with East Longmeadow Mom Walk Co
Children and caregivers are invited to this fun filled playgroup with the East Longmeadow Mom Walk Co.
Movie Craft Time: Wicked
Middle and elementary students come have fun watching Wicked (PG) and doing crafts for this thrillifying movie event!
VIRTUAL: Play Along Ukulele from Home!
Join instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, local ukulele instructor in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’...
Cookbook Club
Love to cook? Join us for Lunchtime Cookbook Club! Every month, we will explore a different chef, cuisine or cookbook. This program welcomes anyone who would like to try new recipes and share their pr...
Butterfly Art-tivity
Learn about the life cycle of butterflies while also doing a fun art activity!
The Threads Remain Author Talk with Glenn Shapiro
Come meet local author Glenn Shapiro at Storrs Library! Shapiro's historical-fiction novel, The Threads Remain, released in June 2025. Shapiro will give a short reading and answer questions. Please re...
Gaming Zone: Mario Party Mini Games
Explore the worlds of wild Mario Party Mini Games on the Nintendo Switch. Cheer on your friends and try your best at the wild and wacky challenges.
Pattern Stamp Making
Learn how to create your own stamp by etching a paper plate with a design!
John Reuter's Polaroid 20x24 at the Venice Biennale
John Reuter took the world's largest instant camera to the Venice Biennale, the oldest and most prestigious art exhibition in the world, where 9 different artists were installing their work at an 18th...
Crochet Together: Simple Stitches
Teens and Children ages 8 and up are invited to learn crochet techniques. In this class, we will practice simple stitches.
More Than Mom's Drop in Playgroup
A drop-in playgroup for parents with kiddos up to 18 months, hosted by More Than Mom Inc., a nonprofit group providing support to area parents. We'll have a story, bring out some toys, and everyone (p...
Library Virtual Speakers: America's Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis with Author Shoshana Walter
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s bo...
First Line Book Club (gr. 2-3)
Join our 2nd-3rd grade book group where we'll explore books that draw readers in from the very first line. Each month we'll enjoy a page-turning chapter book and meet to discuss what kept us turning t...
Fiber Arts Feed Bag Tote Bag Making
Join our Fiber Arts class to learn how to make some cool, eco-friendly feed bag totes. Feed bag totes are far more durable than standard shopping bags and are more friendly to the environment. All mat...
VIRTUAL: No More Curse with David Kruh
Based on his research for his musical, David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball, when, just like today, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story ...
Bananas for Books Club (gr. K-1)
Join our K-1st grade book group so we can discover terrific stories together. Before our monthly meeting, read the book that may--or may not--have a banana in it. We will meet to talk about what made ...
Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing l...
Let's Laugh Book Club (gr. 4-5)
Join our 4th-5th grade book group and find a reason to laugh each month. We'll read funny, quirky stories from every section of the library, from graphic novels to nonfiction, and meet up to talk abou...
VIRTUAL: Play Along Ukulele from Home!
Join instructor, Julie Stepanek Murray, local ukulele instructor in a ukulele play along from the comfort of your own home every Monday! Players of all levels welcome. One improves by playing, so let’...
Hungry for More (gr. 6-8)
Hungry for More is a Middle School Book club (Grades 6-8) where we read books filled with food! This months book is Happy Town by Greg Van Eekhout.
LHS Presents: "Dragoon, Musketeer, Prisoner: The Hessians of the Revolutionary War in Western Massachusetts"
Folklore holds that the Hessians soldiers of the Revolutionary War period were blood thirsty mercenaries purchased by King George the Third to fight in the rebellious colonies. They are often associat...
April Art Exhibit: Marlene Rye
The goal of my work is to share the joy and beauty of how I see the world. When I look at a tree, clouds, a sunrise, or a flower I do not just see the thing, I see the interplay of color, light, shado...
Library Virtual Speakers: On a Mission: The History of US Women Astronauts with Smithsonian Curator Emerita Valerie Neal
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: Event Description Coming Soon! Don't forget to Register Ahead of Time so you can Submit Your Questions! For More Information and to Register, Click Here!
April Art Reception: Marlene Rye
The goal of my work is to share the joy and beauty of how I see the world. When I look at a tree, clouds, a sunrise, or a flower I do not just see the thing, I see the interplay of color, light, shado...
LHS Presents: Emily Dickinson's Springfield w/Melissa Cybulski
Long known as a poet who stayed close to home in Amherst, MA, Emily Dickinson actually had deep connections in Springfield as well. She was first published in The Springfield Republican, was a favorit...
Learn to Play Mahjongg!
Have you always wanted to learn to play Mahjongg? Now is your chance! We are offering a 5 week Mahjongg class. All materials will be provided. Registration is limited and will close after the first cl...
Houseplants 101 with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens
Grow houseplants to make you happy, clean your air and beautify your home. We will review several of the easiest plants to grow and will also learn to identify common plant-growing problems. This prog...
Library Virtual Speakers: On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: Join us in conversation with acclaimed author Brad Taylor on his latest work, Shadow Strike, book 20 (yes, you read that right!) of the bestselling Pike Logan ser...
Informational Table: Mass Save Program with Home Works Energy
Home Works Energy will be available to discuss Mass Save benefits. The Mass Save program offers no-cost Home Energy Assessments (HEAs) to Massachusetts renters and homeowners. The goal of these assess...
Cookbook Club
Love to cook? Join us for Lunchtime Cookbook Club! Every month, we will explore a different chef, cuisine or cookbook. This program welcomes anyone who would like to try new recipes and share their pr...
Planning for Medicare
Planning for Medicare is a presentation led by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts representative Brian Guagnini and is geared toward individuals approaching Medicare eligibility. Topics covered i...
Library Virtual Speakers: Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What t...
Library Virtual Speakers: On Writing Beloved Characters and Powerful Portrayals of Resilience with Jason Reynolds
Library Speakers Consortium Presents: a conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach, the fifth–and last–entry in the highly popular Track series. Following...
May Art Exhibit: Carol Adamski-Maggi
Carol Adamski-Maggi began painting as a young girl and continued to nurture her natural talent with formal education in fine arts. Carol earned her Associate Degree in Studio Arts from Holyoke Communi...
Words off the Page: Springfield Museums Writers Speak
Experience a delightful collection of readings from the Springfield Museums Writers group, featuring fiction, memoir, and personal essays. This program is intended for adults. Please Register in Advan...
Death Without Fear Author Talk with L. Saxon Elliott, PSY.D.
Join us for an author talk with L. Saxon Elliott, PSY.D. on her book Death Without Fear: Collective Wisdom for Making Peace with Mortality. Dr. Elliott will give a reading from the book and answer aud...
Bocce on the Lawn
Join us for Bocce on the Lawn every Thursday morning at 11:00. No Experience Necessary. This program is for Adults. No registration necessary. Bocce will be cancelled if it rains or the lawn is too we...
