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Author Showcase:

An Evening with Maryanne O'Hara, Laura Harrington, Amy Hoffman, & Carole DeSanti

Join us for an evening of reading and conversation on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 pm in the Woodbury Room. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

May in the Burnett Gallery

Deerfield Valley Art Association

Various Media

Artist's Reception: Thursday, May 2, 5-8 pm. Burnett Gallery openings are a stop on Amherst's First Thursday Art Walk.

Bruce Watson & Jon Stewart
Moments of Zen

Join us as local author and columnist Bruce Watson discusses his new e-biography about "Daily Show" star Jon Stewart on Thursday, May 23 at 7 pm in the Woodbury Room.

In the Atrium in May:
World War II Portrait Exhibit by Artist Chris Demarest

Demarest's recent exhibit at Arlington National Cemetery received rave reviews. This exhibit will be the first stop on a national tour. Demarest, who grew up in Amherst and received a fine arts degree from UMass, hopes to paint the portrait of an Amherst WWII veteran at the library in May.

We Want Your Recipes for The Well-Read Cook

The Friends of the Jones Library are accepting recipe submissions for their fundraiser, a collection of local recipes entitled The Well-Read Cook. Submit your best recipes here.

English Conversation Partners Needed

...to meet with English learners once or twice a week. Learn about another culture and share yours! No lesson planning, but summer commitment required. Call Lynne in the ESL office at 413/ 259-3093 for more info.