Teen ‘Painting Cats’ Art Workshop at Jones Library
December 22, 2025
The Jones Library will host a drop-in “Painting Cats” art workshop for ages 11 to 18 on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 2:00 PM to
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BCALA Self-Publishing Literary Awards Open
December 19, 2025
The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) is accepting submissions for its Self-Publishing Literary Awards. The awards recognize outstanding self-published ebooks in fiction
Support Amherst Education Foundation by Shopping Local Online
December 19, 2025
The Amherst Education Foundation (AEF) is running a fundraiser in partnership with the Feel Good Shop Local online marketplace. Shoppers can purchase items from local
2026 Massachusetts Reading Challenge
December 18, 2025
The Massachusetts Center for the Book is launching its 2026 Reading Challenge with 12 monthly themed prompts, such as “A book about or set in
Financial Aid for Amherst Writers & Artists Certification Training
December 18, 2025
Amherst Writers & Artists (AWA) is offering financial aid, including the Sue Reynolds Power of Story Scholarship, to support aspiring AWA Affiliates in covering certification
Massachusetts Book Awards Submission Deadline
December 17, 2025
The Massachusetts Center for the Book has extended the submission deadline for the 26th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards to Sunday, December 21, 2025. The awards
Winter Youth Swim Lessons in Amherst
December 17, 2025
Winter youth swim lessons for ages 0 to 18 will be held at the Amherst Regional Middle School pool from December 13, 2025, through March
Annual Holiday Story & Poetry Reading at Leverett Library
December 16, 2025
The Leverett Library will host its annual holiday community read-aloud on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Facilitated by Portia Weiskel,
Virtual Writing Workshop with Áine Greaney
December 16, 2025
The Straw Dog Writers Guild will host a virtual writing workshop, “Start Your New Year off ‘Write!’”, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM
Free Webinar for Parents on THC, Hemp & Kratom
December 15, 2025
A free educational webinar, “Growing Minds and Modern Highs,” will be offered on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. Presented by Julie Dreifaldt