UMass Amherst Libraries Outreach Series

All events will be held at the W. E. B. Du Bois Library,

Floor 2 (RECESS), unless otherwise noted.

Please check this page throughout the semester for event updates.

 

September 2024

 

Get Your Game On!

Sunday, September 1, 7:30-10 p.m.

W. E. B. Du Bois Library, Lower Level

Join the Libraries for a fun night of board games to kick off the new semester!

*Please note: This event can get loud in the Lower Level of the Library. A low-light, low-sound space will be available on Floor 2, RECESS, for the duration of the event.

 

Game Night: Bingo!*

Thursday, September 5, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Craft Night: Book Earrings

Thursday, September 12, 7-8 p.m.

Make earrings out of miniature dollhouse books.

*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Craft Night: Button-Making

Thursday, September 19, 7-8 p.m.

Make buttons at the Library. Choose from pre-printed designs, or draw/design your own.

*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Craft Night: Lord of the Rings Hobbit Hole Door Decorations

Thursday, September 26, 7-8 p.m.

Celebrate this year's 70th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings by painting your own Hobbit hole door decoration.

*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

October 2024

 

No Libraries Outreach Series Events on Thursday, October 3

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, October 10, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Craft Night: 3D-Printed Miniature Pumpkin Painting

Thursday, October 17, 7-8 p.m.

Paint a 3D-printed miniature pumpkin, printed in our very own Digital Media Lab.

*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Kaiju Creature Feature: "Godzilla" 70th Anniversary

Thursday, October 24, 7-10 p.m.

Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Godzilla with a special showing of the 1954 original movie, trivia, and giveaways.

 

Halloween "Brick or Treat"

Thursday, October 31, 1-5 p.m.

W. E. B. Du Bois Library Lobby

Come trick-or-treating in costume at the Du Bois Library!

*Candy available while supplies last.

 

November 2024

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, November 7, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

International Snack Extravaganza

Thursday, November 14, 7-8 p.m.

Try snacks from around the world.

*Snacks available while supplies last.

 

Intro to Tabletop RPG & Minifigure Painting

Thursday, November 21, 7-8 p.m.

Join the Tabletop RPG Club to learn about tabletop role-playing games while painting 3D-printed RPG minifigures.

*Craft portion available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

No Libraries Outreach Series Events on Thursday, November 28

 

December 2024

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, December 5, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo at the Libraries for fun prizes!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Finals Fun: December 11-18

 

January 2025

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, January 30, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

February 2025

 

Game Night: Trivia (Topic TBD)

Thursday, February 6, 7-8 p.m.

Play trivia for a chance to win fun prizes.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Craft Night: Cardmaking

Thursday, February 13, 7-8 p.m.

Make cards for your favorite people.

*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, February 20, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Pokémon Night

Thursday, February 27, 7-8 p.m.

Join the Libraries for Pokémon-themed crafts and TCG.*

*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

March 2025

 

Craft Night: Perler Beads

Thursday, March 6, 7-8 p.m.

Make crafts with perler beads.

*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, March 13, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

No Libraries Outreach Series Events on Thursday, March 20

 

Game Night: Board Games and Snacks

Thursday, March 27, 7-8 p.m.

Play board games at the Library.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

April 2025

 

Craft Night: Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, April 3, 7-8 p.m.

Make friendship bracelets.

*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, April 10, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Anime and Manga Night

Thursday, April 17, 7-8 p.m.

Learn about/find new anime and manga to enjoy. Japanese snacks will also be provided.

 

Mini Golf

Thursday, April 24, 7-8 p.m.

Play mini golf at the Libraries.

 

May 2025

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, May 1, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Star Wars Day!

Sunday, May 4, Time and Location TBD

Celebrate May the Fourth with a meal and trivia, courtesy of UMass Dining and the Libraries!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Game Night: Board Games and Snacks

Thursday, May 8, 7-8 p.m.

Play board games at the Library.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Finals Fun: May 12-16