This Week at the Jones Library It's hard to believe that we are heading into November after the past few days of beautiful warm weather. But the days are getting shorter and Daylight Saving Time ends next weekend. Please take a few minutes to…

This Week at the Jones Library We've got another week of great programs coming up at the library, including two exciting author events. Please take a few minutes and keep reading to learn all about this week's happenings and make your plans to…

This Week at the Jones Library We're starting to see a little more color as we continue our journey through October. Beautiful fall days are perfect times to head to the library and cool fall evenings are the perfect time to curl up with a good…

This Week at the Jones Library It's fall! The leaves and nuts are falling, we are starting to see some fall color, and the nights are cool. It's a busy month in the community, as well as here at the library. We've highlighted some of next…

This Week at the Jones Library It's September! While many of us are gearing up for another academic year, we hope you all will find some time to visit the library soon. There are a lot of interesting and exciting things happening this month, so…

This Week at the Jones Library Celebrate summer! There are so many fun things to do in the Pioneer Valley during the summer months. It's a great time to get out and explore local sites of interest that you haven't visited before. And there is…

This Week at the Jones Library It's the middle of March already, and many of the local colleges are on spring break this week. It's also the beginning of Daylight Saving Time this weekend. There are many programs lined up for the coming week, so…

This short-but-thorough YA nonfiction book (170 pages or a 5-hour audiobook) is a worthwhile read this month as we make a special effort to celebrate women's history. Published in 2020, the book starts off by reminding readers how quick we were to…

This Week at the Jones Library As spring draws near, we are getting more winter weather! Please remember to check our website for scheduling updates caused by winter weather - library closures, delays, and programming changes will be announced…

On the Same Page Special Edition Newsletter Join us for our 11th annual community read as we explore Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. There will be a number of special programs throughout March as we explore some of the topics suggested by…

It's finally feeling like winter this weekend, and it looks like there may be a little snow in the week ahead as well. The kids are back in school after their February break, and things at the library are returning to a more typical rhythm after…

by Zaria Ware In this “lively” and “rewarding” book [Library Journal], Zaria Ware offers a crash course in more than a thousand years of Black Western art history with more than 160 breathtaking images. Quietly held within…

This Week at the Jones Library It's school vacation week! That means there are lots of activities for the kids happening at the library. But if you take a look below at this very long newsletter, there are lots of activities for adults as well. …

This Week at the Jones Library We continue to make our way through February, and the kids are counting down the days until school vacation week arrives next week. There's been a lot going on at the library, and many events on the horizon. We've…

Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert This new YA release is by bestselling author Talia Hibbert, known for writing the popular Brown sisters trilogy. Ex-best friends Celine and Bradley must overcome their bruised feelings and…

Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo Here is a gripping true story in time for Black History Month. The book recounts how Ellen and William Craft escaped slavery in Georgia through daring,…

This Week at the Jones Library It sure is cold out there! We hope that you are snug and warm inside this weekend - maybe even curled up with a library book and your favorite warm beverage. We invite you to take a few minutes to look over the…

This Week at the Jones Library It's hard to believe that February arrives this week! As classes resume at the local colleges over the next week or so, the returning students will bring their presence and energy back to enrich our community.…

This Week at the Jones Library It's hard to believe that we are in the second half of January already. It is said that by this point, most people have given up on their New Year's resolutions. We hope that you haven't, especially if you have…

Previously Owned by Nathan McClain Nathan McClain teaches at Hampshire College and is Poetry Editor of the Massachusetts Review. In his second poetry collection, he interrogates his speaker’s American heritage, history, and responsibility.…

This Week at the Jones Library It's the middle of January already, even though it often doesn't feel like winter outside. Short, gray winter days are the perfect time to curl up with a good book, so stop by the library to pick out some great…

This Week At The Jones Library: January 8 - 14, 2023 This Week at the Jones Library It's been hard to believe that the calendar says January over the past week given the mild weather, but the falling snow as we write this is giving a view of…

This Week at the Jones Library Happy New Year! As we kick off the New Year with this issue of our newsletter, we send wishes for a wonderful 2023 for us all. We've highlighted some of this week's events below, as well as other library news and…

AphroChic: Celebrating the Legacy of the Black Family Home by Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason Savor this interior design book featuring the stunning homes of those who have made significant contributions to Black American culture-from chef…

The Real Santa by Nancy Amanda Redd; illustrated by Charnelle Barlow Pinkney A young Black boy prepares for Christmas, including his favorite tradition of adding to his collection of brown-skinned Santa Claus figurines. As festive…

This Week at the Jones Library We hope that you are safe and warm for this holiday weekend, and that the winter storm has not impacted your plans or travel. We also hope you remembered to stock up at the library before the storm hit! If not,…

This Week at the Jones Library & Branches With new snow falling, it's even easier to get in the mood for our upcoming winter holidays and school vacation. We have several events in the coming week, and some special happenings for the kids in…

This Week at the Jones Library Looking out the window, it's hard to believe that it is the middle of December! As you look forward to the holidays and school vacation, don't forget to stop by the library to stock up on books, movies, and music to…

by Rimma Onoseta This young adult novel explores the connection between two Nigerian sisters as they go down different paths. Sisters Cheta and Zam deal with complicated family circumstances and a strained relationship with a difficult mother.…

This Week at the Jones Library The holidays are here! There are a lot of special events happening around town to celebrate the season, and we invite you to stop by the library when you are out and about to select a book or two to enjoy. We have…

Michelle Obama offers a series of fresh stories and reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths…

This Week at the Jones Library Thanksgiving is now behind us and December arrives later this week. The holidays are here! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we are grateful for your patronage and your support, now and throughout the year. Below you…

A searing exposé on the whiteness of running. Running saved Alison Désir's life. At rock bottom and searching for meaning and structure, Désir started marathon training, finding that it vastly improved both her physical and…

This Week at the Jones Library Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy the upcoming holiday and time spent with friends and family. The library will be closed for a couple days to allow staff the chance to enjoy as well. We have highlighted a few…

This Week at the Jones Library After a newsletter that overflowed last week, we have a shorter one today, but it is still filled with great opportunities and events at the library. Take a moment and check out next week's happenings, as well as…

This Week at the Jones Library This week's newsletter is chock full of news - please be sure to read through to the end to make sure you don't miss out on anything! As November moves along, it's the perfect time to remember those in our community…

This Week at the Jones Library As the calendar flips to November this week, we have an exciting month of events and programs to look forward to at the library. Take a look at the upcoming events we've highlighted below, and plan now to attend. …

This Week at the Jones Library: October 23 - 29, 2022 This Week at the Jones Library The first frost has come, but there have been some beautiful days and lovely fall color. There are a lot of community activities to enjoy, and plenty of…

This Week at the Jones Library Fall color, fresh apples, and pumpkins abound, and we are enjoying a beautiful Massachusetts fall. And these cooler evenings are a great time to curl up with a good book. We invite you to stop by the library to…

This Week at the Jones Library We hope you are getting out and about to enjoy the fall color that is unfolding around town. There are many activities and opportunities unfolding at the library as well. We have highlighted some of next week's…

This Week at the Jones Library It's cool at night, not as warm during the day, and leaves are starting to change color - it's fall in New England! We've highlighted some upcoming programs for you below, and invite you to participate. Visit our…

This timely guide stands out for its intersectional approach to parenting. Author Britt Hawthorne states in her introduction "Many of the parenting books out there focus on individualism-- in this book, I'm looking to focus on collectivism."…

This Week at the Jones Library Where has the time gone?! The calendar flips to October at the end of the week and we move into a New England autumn. Many community activities have now resumed, as have events here at the library. Check out this…

This Week at the Jones Library Fall officially arrives this week, but recent cool evenings have already paved the way for a glorious New England autumn. Fall programming is underway at the library, with great events in the works as well. Take a…

Project Update Earlier this week, members of the Jones Library Board of Trustees sent the following letter to the Amherst Town Council, affirming their continuing support of the proposed library renovation project. To: Amherst Town Council…

September 11 - 17, 2022 This Week at the Jones Library Fall activities are resuming in our community and at the library as well. Check out our upcoming events highlighted below and visit our website for all the latest news, events, and…

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas This 2017 YA debut from author Angie Thomas depicts a sixteen year old, Starr Carter, dealing with the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend by the police. Starr has to navigate what it means to tell the truth…

This Week at the Jones Library There is a new vibrancy in town as the college students have returned, fall routines are starting, and our academic community is lively once again after a relaxing summer. Things are picking up at the library too -…

My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir by Katherine G. Johnson The week of the planned launch of NASA’s Artemis I Mission seems an opportune time to promote a memoir by the brilliant mathematician Katherine Johnson. Published shortly after her…

New Issue Available! Follow the link below to read the newest issue of the Building Project Newsletter Newsletter - Volume 9 You will also find past issues of the newsletter, as well as a wealth of other information concerning the Jones…

This Week at the Jones Library The kids are now back in school, the college students are moving back to town, and we flip the calendar page from August to September. What a week! We've got some library news highlighted below, and we invite you…

Hurricane Child by Kacen Callender Caroline is considered unlucky because she was born during a hurricane. She has lived her whole life on Water Island, and takes a water taxi every day to her school on St. Thomas (part of the US Virgin Islands).…

This Week at the Jones Library It's hard to believe that the summer is drawing to a close. The kids head back to school on Thursday, and we are starting to see college students back in town for another academic year. Here at the library, we…

Ukulele Play Along Monday, August 15 from 7:00 - 7:45 pm Grab your ukulele and play along - because playing your ukulele is more fun when you do it with others. We'll be focusing on 3 and 4 chord songs, with lyrics and chords provided on…

Project Update On August 9, the Owners Project Manager (OPM) presented the JLBC with an updated cost estimate that was based on the schematic design package. Two cost estimates were completed, one by a firm (Fennessy Consulting Services)…

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Filled with beautiful color photographs, this book presents the personal story of artist and activist Laetitia Ky, known for sculpting her own hair to create powerful and joyful artwork that embraces the beauty of Black hair and style, the fight for…

This Week at the Jones Library It's another hot one! Stop by the library to cool off and stock up on some good books to read as we all try to beat the heat. Things will be a little quieter around the library during August, as the kids and YA…

Project Update On July 1, the Design Team provided a schematic design package with complete drawings and specifications for this phase of the project. The schematic design package will be used to create an updated cost estimate for the project.…

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The Only Black Girls In Town by Brandy Colbert Alberta has been the only Black girl in her small town for years, so when Edie, another Black girl, and her family move in across the street, Alberta is excited to finally have a friend who will…

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This Week at the Jones Library Happy Independence Day! What a wonderful way to start the week, with a celebration of our country and the freedoms we enjoy - including the freedom to read. Stop by the library to stock up on some summer reading…

Black Food: Stories, Art, and Recipes from across the African Diaspora edited by Terry Bryant James Beard – and NAACP Image Award – winning chef and food activist Terry Bryant presents a rich and fascinating look at the food,…

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My Rainbow is a touching and authentic story which centers a young Black transgender girl named Trinity, who wishes to have longer hair. She expresses to her mother that having longer hair would feel affirming to her, but the feeling of hair on her…

This Week at the Jones Library Well, the kiddos have finished school this week, and you may be wondering how to keep them busy - and reading! - this summer. Well, bring them to the library and get them registered for the summer reading challenge.…

JLBC Site Visits Last week, members of the JLBC and the public completed library tours in Holyoke, Medford, and Woburn and had the opportunity to speak with library staff and patrons in each building. (Image of Woburn pictured.) The tours…

by Annette Gordon-Reed Learn about our newest federal holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The author, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, grew up both proudly African American and Texan, and her powerful book is a…

Project Update On June 7, the designers presented the JLBC with renderings of three additional exterior options that could reduce the overall budget of the project. The options presented were brick, sculpting (a slate product), Centria (a metal…

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Project Update The schematic design was cost-estimated using brick for the exterior of the addition. On June 3, the designers presented the Design Subcommittee with alternative options for the exterior of the addition that could reduce the overall…

This Week at the Jones Library Things are a little quieter in town, now that the colleges have ended their academic year, and the public schools are in their last weeks. That means it's time to start thinking about our summer reading programs! …

Welcome to the newsletter for the Jones Library Building Project, where you can find updates on the renovation/expansion project, information on upcoming meetings, community events, links to polls, and much more. Project Update On May 27th,…

We're kicking things off with a holiday weekend! For many, this is the beginning of summer - or a least a summer frame of mind. Here at the library, we are busy getting ready for our summer reading programs for all ages - stay tuned for more…

Welcome to the inaugural newsletter for the Jones Library Building Project, where you can find updates on the renovation/expansion project, information on upcoming meetings, community events, links to polls, and much more. Click here for More…

Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable Story of a Teenage Wizard by Echo Brown Steeped in magical realism and Matrix references, this first-person narrative tells the story of author Echo Brown's own girlhood in Cleveland. Echo struggles to survive…

This Week at the Jones Library Spring continues to tease us by alternating warm and cool days, but there is always something fun happening at the library. Check out this week's events listed below, and visit our website for even more information…

by Dorothy E. Roberts An award-winning scholar exposes the foundational racism of the child welfare system and calls for radical change. Many believe the child welfare system protects children from abuse. But as Torn Apart uncovers, this system is…

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