UMass Amherst Libraries Outreach Series

All events will be held at the Science & Engineering Library, SEL Learning Studio (aka the purple room) on the 2nd floor (the floor you enter the library on).

Please check this page throughout the semester for any event updates.

Please note that space and supplies may be limited; first come first served. 

 

SEPTEMBER 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 7:00-8:30 PM

Card Making & Decorate Your Planner

Drop in to make & decorate cards and envelopes for your friends and family or anyone else you want to share a greeting with! We’ll also have stickers and washi tape you can use to decorate and prep your planner for the new semester!

 

Wednesday, September 17, 7:00-8:30 PM

Board Game Night

Come relax with fun board games as the semester starts up!

Wednesday, September 24, 7:00-8:30 PM

Sun Print Art

Chemical reactions + ultraviolet light + everyday objects = art! Join us at SEL to make your own sun print art. 

 

October 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 7:00-8:30 PM

Geoguessr

Test your geography and observation skills with Geoguessr, a game where you're dropped in a random place from Google Street View and must guess the location. 

Wednesday, October 8, 7:00-8:30 PM

Paper Flowers

Drop in to learn how to fold individual paper flower petals that you can combine to make paper flowers. Choose from a variety of colors & patterns to create your own unique design. No prior experience necessary! 

Wednesday, October 15, 7:00-8:30 PM

Crochet Workshop

Join us for an introduction to basic crochet stitches, and make your own crocheted coral reef! All skill levels welcome. 

Wednesday, October 22, 7:00-8:30 PM

Domino Tricks

Drop in for a hands-on dominos workshop where we'll be experimenting with creative builds and chain reactions!

Wednesday, October 29, 7:00-8:30 PM

Painting Pumpkins

Join us for a night of painting pumpkins and snacks to celebrate the spooky season.

 

November 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 7:00-8:30 PM

Corn Husk Dolls

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month by making a corn husk doll. Attendees will have the opportunity to make two dolls, one honoring a traditional method, and one more decorated.

Wednesday, November 12, 7:00-8:30 PM

Science Themed Blackout Poetry

Join us to write your own blackout poem(s) using pages from discarded books, sharpies, and fun stickers! 

Wednesday, November 19, 7:00-8:30 PM

Mario Kart

Are you ready to take on Rainbow Road? Join us for a night of Mario Kart matchups.  Efforts will be made to ensure all attendees have the chance to participate. 

 

No event on Wednesday, November 26 due to Thanksgiving Break!

 

December 2025

Wednesday, December 3, 7:00-8:30 PM

Bingo & Holiday Trivia

Join us to play bingo and/or to test your knowledge about holidays for a chance to win fun prizes! 

 

 

 

 

Drop in to the Libraries' multimedia book club, where we read a book and then watch the screen adaptation! We meet for several weeks to talk about the book, then watch the screen adaptation together and compare.

All meetings will be held at the Science & Engineering Library, SEL Learning Studio (aka the purple room) on the 2nd floor (the floor you enter the library on).

Please check this page throughout the semester for any meeting updates.

 

Tuesday, September 2 - Kickoff Meeting

 

The Thursday Murder Club

• Tuesday, September 9

  • Chapters 1-34

• Tuesday, September 16

  • Chapters 35-76

• Tuesday, September 23

  • Chapters 77- ending

• Tuesday, September 30 - Screening

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

• Tuesday, October 7

  • Chapters 1-12

• Tuesday, October 14

  • Chapters 13-21

• Tuesday, October 21

  • Chapters 22-30

• Tuesday, October 28

  • Chapters 31- ending

• Tuesday, November 4 - Screening

The Princess Bride

• Tuesday, November 11

  • Chapters 1-4

• Tuesday, November 18

  • Chapter 5

• Monday, November 24 - Pitch the Page Session

• Tuesday, November 25 - No Meeting Thanksgiving Break

• Tuesday, December 2 

  • Chapters 6 - ending

• Tuesday, December 9 - Screening