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 2023

 

Get Your Game On!

Sunday, September 3, 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 7, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Game Night: Sport Trivia*

Thursday, September 14, 7-8 p.m.

Come test your knowledge of New York/New Jersey and New England sports teams.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

International Snack Extravaganza*

Thursday, September 21, 7-8 p.m.

Food is often a key part of cultural traditions and customs, and by sharing meals and dishes with others, we can connect with them on a deeper level and gain a better understanding.  Come and try some new snacks from around the world!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Craft Night: Book-Themed Earrings

Thursday, September 28, 7-8 p.m.

Make a pair of book earrings!*
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

October 2023

 

Open Mic Night

Thursday, October 5, 7-8 p.m.

Join the Libraries for an Open Mic Night.
Performers, please register here by September 27, 2023.

 

Craft Night: Button-Making

Thursday, October 12, 7-8 p.m.

Make buttons at the Libraries!*
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Family Weekend: A Cappella Concert

Saturday, October 14, 2 p.m.

Student Union Ballroom

Enjoy a concert by UMass a cappella groups!

 

Game Night: Board Games

Thursday, October 19, 7-8 p.m.

Play board games at the Libraries!

 

Craft Night: Magical Crafts for Halloween

Thursday, October 26, 7-8 p.m.

Make some magical crafts for Halloween!*
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Halloween Brick-Or-Treat

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

W. E. B. Du Bois Library Lobby

Come to the W. E. B. Du Bois Library lobby in costume to get some candy!*
*While supplies last.

 

November 2023

 

Craft Night: 3D Printed Earrings

Thursday, November 2, 7-8 p.m.

Make earrings that are 3D-printed in our Digital Media Lab!*
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Karaoke

Thursday, November 9, 7-8 p.m.

Karaoke at the Libraries!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Game Night: Trivia: The Eras Tour (Swiftie Trivia)

Thursday, November 16, 7-8 p.m.

Play Taylor Swift trivia at the Libraries for fun prizes!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

No Libraries Outreach Series Events on Thursday, November 23

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, November 30, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo at the Libraries for fun prizes!

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

December 2023

 

Craft Night: Snow Globes

Thursday, December 7, 7-8 p.m.

Make a DIY snow globe!*
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

February 2024

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, February 1, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Craft Night: Valentine’s Day Plushies

Thursday, February 8, 7-8 p.m.

Make felt plushies for Valentine’s Day.*

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

 

Movie Night: Barbie!

Thursday, February 15, 7-10 p.m.

Join the Libraries for a showing of Barbie! (Pink outfits not required, but encouraged!)

 

Pokémon Night

Thursday, February 22, 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.

 

Craft Night: Leap Year Frog Painting

Thursday, February 29, 7-8 p.m.

Paint a 3D-printed frog for Leap Year!*
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

March 2024

 

No Libraries Outreach Series Events due to construction and Spring Break. We apologize for the inconvenience.

April 2024

 

Game Night: Bingo

Thursday, April 11, 7-8 p.m.

Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.

*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Game Night: Board Games with the HFA Opportunity Scholars!

Thursday, April 18, 7-8 p.m.

Play board games at the Libraries in collaboration with the HFA Opportunity Scholars!

 

Craft Night: Card Making

Thursday, April 25, 7-8 p.m.

Make cards at the Libraries for family, friends, etc.*
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

May 2024

 

Star Wars Day!

Thursday, May 2, 7-8 p.m.

Celebrate May the Fourth a little early with Star Wars trivia and prizes!

*Please note: This event can get loud.