From the Director:

Hello from your local cooling center and the center of all the action!

No, seriously, our Summer Reading Program is rocking, and there are fun activities and raffles to enter every day here, for all ages. This whirlwind ends on August 8, so make sure you stop by or put in your raffle tickets online. Don't miss our August 3rd lawn concert with Crimson Canary, or our finisher celebration with Crooked Stick Pops!

Also, a reminder: MA statewide primaries are September 6th, and the deadline to register to vote, update your registration, or change your party affiliation is August 27. This is also the date that Early Voting begins, and the Vote By Mail deadline is August 29. We'll be holding Voter Registration clinics here at the library to assist with registration, voter status checks, and any candidate research needed. If you are eligible, we encourage you to exercise your rights and vote!

Due to the continued circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in our area, we continue to require masking in the children's area and at all indoor programs (and offering outdoor alternatives), because that allows us to provide our entire community with a vibrant and full library experience.

For our full roster of August activities, keep reading, and check out our Calendar. We'll see you soon at the Library!
Katya

Upcoming Events for Adults

Crimson Canary Concert on the Lawn
August 3rd @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Crimson Canary is BACK and playing a lovely evening concert for us on the Library lawn. They will be performing classic vocals from the 40s, 50s and 60s in several languages. Bring a blanket or chair, relax, and let the music move you! (Rain date Friday, August 5th, 6-7pm)

Teen Programs in August

Teen Game Night!
Aug 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come hang out after hours at the Library, and play some games with your friends! We’ll have a broad selection of board games to choose from, and our Nintendo Switch will be set up to play any of the games in our collection.

Anyone interested in tabletop role playing should attend as well, for an introduction to a new gaming opportunity coming to the Library!

This in-person session is for teens only. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Join Our Teen Advisory Board!
Teen Advisory Board (“TAB” for short) is a group of teens that meets once a month on ZOOM. The TAB works with library staff to improve events, space, and collection that we offer to teens. Take ownership of these services and help us create the library that you want to see! The TAB is open to any students ages 12 – 18, whether they attend public, private, or home school.  Contact [email protected].

August Events for Youth
Trailblazers Book Club!

Aug 4  @ 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Join us for our first meeting for the “Trailblazers Book Club”. We will start with the graphic novel I Survived The Attack Of The Grizzlies,1967  by Lauren Tarshis.  We provide copies of each title for participants to check out. Refreshments and fun conversation! Ages 7+

All about butterflies with Jerry Schneider, the butterfly guy

Aug 8 @ 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
Fun for all kids: Learn all about butterflies through beautiful pictures and stories. Discover their habitats, flowers that will attract them to your yard and garden, the difference between butterflies and moths, and how they behave in the wild. Create your own butterfly t-shirt. Bring your own 100% cotton shirt. Registration required ([email protected]).
 
Crooked Stick Pops Celebration for Finishers!
Aug 8 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Our grand final outdoor celebration includes a visit from Crooked Stick Pops! Complete your Summer Reading Program with a fabulous treat for reaching your goal! Make sure all your earned raffle tickets are entered for a chance to win one of incredible experiential adventures!

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