Teen Room Updates Happy New Year! I'll admit it's gotten off to a slightly bumpy start here, which is why the monthly newsletter is reaching y'all a bit late. But! We are now ready to spring into action with new programs, new books, and new…

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SCAVENGER HUNT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31ST TEEN ROOM GRADES 5-12 Try our monthly Scavenger Hunt! Find all the hidden items and you’re entered to win a fun prize. Pick up a Scavenger Hunt answer sheet from the windowsill, have…

Library Programs Spanish Conversation Club Tuesdays, November 7th 6:00–7:00 p.m. At the library Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that…

Join us for the our annual Wimpy Program and get your own copy to keep! Wake Up with Wimpy Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. It's time to Wake Up with Wimpy! Celebrate the release of the latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid book before everyone else!…

INTRODUCTION TO PIANO TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 3RD-24TH, 4:00-5:00 PM MEETING ROOM A GRADES 5-8 This course is meant to serve as a fun introduction to playing the piano! In this class, the fundamental basics of playing the piano will be explored. These…

Pajama Storytime Thursday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of bedtime stories, songs, and a simple craft. Wear your jammies and bring a favorite sleepytime pal or blanket! For preschoolers and their families. Register here! …

Special Announcements The Sunday Season is starting! We are open on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. from October to May, beginning this Sunday, October 1st. Every first Monday of the month, pick up a packet of a new spice with fun recipes to…

Teen Room Updates Happy new school year, and welcome back to the library for many of you! I missed y'all. We've got a new online calendar! Take it for a spin and register for a couple of our upcoming programs. I'm sure you've already heard but…

Grandparent's Day Crafternoon Saturday, September 9th at 2 p.m. Celebrate grandparents with this drop-in crafternoon. Geared toward children ages 3+. Crafting available while supplies last. Courtyard Storytime Monday, September 11th at 10 a.m. …

Library Programs Spanish Conversation Club Tuesdays, September 5, 12, 19, & 26 6:00–7:00 p.m. At the library Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those…

Teen Room Updates With the start of the school year almost here I wanted to remind everyone again about our updated Child Safety Policy and what this means for our middle school visitors from Sherwood and Oak. I'm copying a statement from Deb…

Special Announcement Please read the following statement from Deb Lebeaux, Chair of the Library Board of Trustees, about updates to the library's Child Safety Policy: As trustees, we aim to provide a welcoming environment to all of our patrons…

August Special Programs Mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing! R.E.C.E.S.S. July 31st through August 10th The Summer R.E.C.E.S.S. (reading everyday can ensure student success) Reading Program for grades K-4 is back this summer! During…

SPECIAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! HIGH SCHOOL PREP COURSE TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS, AUGUST 1ST-SEPTEMBER 8TH, 3:00-5:00 PM RISING GRADES 6-9 Stressed about the big transition to high school? We're here to help! Our program is dedicated to helping you…

The library has started a spice program! Every month, pick up a packet of a new spice with fun recipes to try. Be sure to visit the library in the first week of the month to grab your sample (first come, first served while supplies last); the spice…

Teen Room Updates Oh the weather outside is frightful But the A/C is so delightful If prizes are what you need... Let us read, let us read, let us read! Our Teen Summer Reading Challenge is going strong and it's not too late to sign up on…

Teen Room Updates Summer is here!!!!!!!!! And it's really hot, ugh. C'mon over to the library where we've got air conditioning, comfy chairs, fun programs, and prizes! We've got an great lineup of events this summer, register TODAY for events…

Special Announcements The library has started a spice program! Every month, pick up a packet of a new spice with fun recipes to try. Be sure to visit the library in the first week of the month to grab your sample (first come, first served while…

Teen Room Updates Summer is here!!!!!!!!! We've got an great lineup of events this summer, register TODAY for events in June and July (see below). Registration for events in August will open on July 18th. Our Summer Reading Program has begun…

June Special Programs Mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing! Courtyard Storytime Monday, June 12th at 10 a.m. Join Miss Sonja for singing, dancing, and stories in the fresh air. No registration or tokens needed. Geared toward kids age…

Special Announcements The library has started a spice program! Every month, pick up a packet of a new spice with fun recipes to try. The spice for June will be sumac; be sure to visit the library in the first week of the month to grab your sample…

May Special Programs Mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing! Star Wars Trivia Monday, May 1st at 6 p.m. Get ready for "May the 4th Be With You" by using a Jedi Mind Trick to answer some trivia! Prove to the world you're not some half-witted,…

Teen Room Updates Annie Lee is back in action! Say hi when you visit the Teen Room. A few things to keep in mind when you visit the library: - Kids in grades 5-8 can only be alone in the library for maximum of two hours. Make sure you (and your…

Special Announcements The library has started a spice program! Every month, pick up a packet of a new spice with fun recipes to try. Harissa will be the spice for May. First come, first served while supplies last. The library has started a…

Teen Room Updates Few things to keep in mind when you visit the library: - Kids in grades 5-8 can only be alone in the library for maximum of 2 hours. Please be aware of this especially on the half day of school on April 4th - Exciting news!…

April Special Programs Mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing! Spring Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1st starting at 9 a.m. SHARP Head to the library to find the eggs! Please read below as we are expecting to have a lot of fun and want…

The library is beginning a spice library program! Beginning April 3rd, every month, pick up a packet of a new spice with fun recipes to try! Cinnamon will be our spice. First come, first served while supplies last. The library has started a…

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Children's Reading Challenges! Get rewarded for the reading you do! Cozy Up with a Good Book Reading Challenge ‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite book. Log your reading to earn badges all…

Teen Room Updates If you've visited the library recently you may know that I'll be on leave for a while! Don't worry, we'll still have excellent events in the Teen Room while I'm gone, and you'll see other members of the library staff helping out…

The Librarian Recommends The Librarian Recommends… A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder #1) by Holly Jackson "I might seem like the ideal student: homework always in early, every extra credit and…

Special Announcements Library Holiday Hours: The Shrewsbury Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 20th, for Presidents’ Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, February 21st, at 9:00 a.m. The library offers several assistive…

Vacation Special Programs Mark your calendars so you don't miss a thing! Ice Cream Party! Tuesday, February 21st at 3 p.m. Enjoy a sweet treat. No registration needed. While supplies last. Hide-A-Bug! Wednesday, February 22nd at 4 p.m. Learn…

Music Scavenger Hunt Starts Tuesday, February 21st Ends Saturday, February 25th At Noon For Ages 5+ You up for a challenge? Love scavenger hunts, riddles, and music, and prizes? Explore the library in a new way with this Music Scavenger Hunt!…

Winter Reading Challenges! Get rewarded for the reading you do! Newbery & Caldecott Reading Challenge Dive into incredible Newbery and Caldecott award-winning authors and illustrators. Log your reading to earn badges. Reading will also earn…

February 2023 Be happy and healthy! Teen Room Updates If you've visited the library recently you may know that I'll be on leave for a while! Don't worry, we'll still have excellent events in the Teen Room while I'm gone, and you'll see other…

The Librarian Recommends Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert “The library was eccentrically designed, as full of secrets as an advent calendar. There were hidden alcoves and dead doors, half-stairs and galleries and a third-floor reading…

Special Announcements Do you have a cozy reading corner you’ve been wanting to spend more time in? Do you have a group of friends who like to select books together? Maybe a little constraint helps you choose what to read next. If you are…

January in the Children's Room Cozy Up with a Good Book Reading Challenge! ‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite book. Log your reading to earn badges all winter long. Reading will also earn you…

Teen Room Updates If you've visited the library recently you may know that I'll be on leave for a while! Don't worry, we'll still have excellent events in the Teen Room while I'm gone, and you'll see other members of the library staff helping out…

December in the Children's Room Cozy Up with a Good Book Reading Challenge! ‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite warm drink or snack! Hop into a reading nook and sink into a good book. Log your…

Are you interested in helping non-native English speakers build confidence and polish their language skills? The Shrewsbury Public Library is seeking a creative, compassionate individual to be its new English Conversation Circle Coordinator, helping…

December 2022 Be happy and healthy! If you need anything, reach out. Email: [email protected] Phone: 508-841-8609 x 5 Instagram: @ShrewsburyLibTeens Teen Room Updates Do you love your library? Let us know what can we do to be a better community…

Special Announcements Do you love your library? What can we do to be a better community hub and serve all our residents? Please complete a survey by December 20th to help us in planning future services. Visit the library’s homepage…

Social Emotional Learning The school year is well underway and most likely by now your child has shared with you stories of interactions during their day that have been positive, negative...or somewhere in between! Relationship Skills are…

November in the Children's Room Family Stories Reading Challenge! Time to gather ‘round! November is Family Stories Month, when we celebrate our histories and stories passed down from generations. Record your own origin story, listen to…

The Librarian Recommends… Booth by Karen Joy Fowler “In his speech, [Abraham Lincoln] warns of two possible threats to the republic. The first is found in the lawless actions of the mob, the second in the inevitable rise someday of…

November 2022 Be happy and healthy! If you need anything, reach out. Email: [email protected] Phone: 508-841-8609 x 5 Instagram: @ShrewsburyLibTeens Teen Room Updates Please excuse us while we move some things around! We've finally finished…

Teen Room Updates We're open on Sundays again starting October 2nd! Thanks to generous donations the library will be open 1:00-5:00 pm on Sundays, so come on in. The Teen Room is a great place for group projects or individual work with big tables…

Special Announcements Do you defy a stereotype? Are you like an open book with valuable experiences that Readers could benefit from learning about? Apply to be a human Book in SPL’s Human Library®! Community members will be able to…

Special Announcement Volunteers needed for new Friends of the Library Bookstore Have you ever dreamed of working in a cozy local bookstore? We’re currently recruiting volunteers to staff our Friends of the Library Bookstore, soon to open at…

Teen Room Updates Welcome back! I've been so happy to see some of you after school already, lots of new faces here in the Teen Room. Since it's been a long summer I want to remind our middle school visitors that they're welcome to hang out in the…

September in the Children's Room Reading is empowering! Learn about new perspectives and celebrate the freedom to read with books that have been challenged or banned throughout the years. Review the books you read and earn badges throughout the…

The Shrewsbury Public Library has partnered with Headspace! The Headspace app includes hundreds of meditations along with exercises for sleep, focus, and movement. Shrewsbury residents are eligible to request access to Headspace on a first come,…

Summer Reading 2022 Join us online using Beanstack (a free reading tracking software/app) to track the hours you read and for chances to win cool prizes! Find out more about Summer Reading here! Children's Room Prize Wheel Each time a kid…

Summer Reading 2022 Join us online using Beanstack (a free reading tracking software/app) to track the hours you read and for chances to win cool prizes! Find out more about Summer Reading here! Children's Room Prize Wheel Each time a kid…

Special Announcements Miss the days where you could get credit for reading books? Enter to win prizes in the library’s Summer Reading for adults initiative! For each book you read this summer, from June 27th through August 25th, fill out a…

Say hi to the librarians on August 3rd from 2:30-6:30PM. We will be there to make new library cards, share our resources, storytime at 3PM, and all kids who visit our booth will go home with a fun take-home craft! Kids who visit the library…

Summer Reading 2022 Join us online using Beanstack (a free reading tracking software/app) to track the hours you read and for chances to win cool prizes! Find out more about Summer Reading here! Children's Room Prize Wheel Each time a kid…

Summer Reading 2022 is all about Reading Beyond the Beaten Path! Join us online using Beanstack (a free reading tracking software/app) to track the hours you read and for chances to win cool prizes! To Participate: -Kids should be between grades…

SIGN UP TODAY TO VOLUNTEER AT LIBRARY EVENTS THIS MONTH The Youth Services Department has three upcoming events this month and we need volunteers to make them happen! Volunteers must be going into grades 7-12 and must be responsible, mature, able…

Summer Reading 2022 Join us online using Beanstack (a free reading tracking software/app) to track the hours you read and for chances to win cool prizes! Find out more about Summer Reading here! Children's Room Prize Wheel Each time a…

Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library Board of Directors Announce Volunteer Job Opportunity for the Annual Book & Media Sale Chair Do you like being around books? Do you have talents and organizational skills to manage a primary…

Summer at the Library 2022! The party starts on June 23rd and the official first day of Summer Reading is June 27th. This summer's theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path and each week programs will be themed after a different summer camp. For…

Teen Room Updates We've done some rearranging! And we only broke one table in the process . Come visit our refreshed Teen Room and enjoy the new views! Volunteering Summer Reading Kickoff Party Thursday, June 23rd Rising Grades 7-12 +…

The Librarian Recommends The Librarian Recommends… Somebody’s Daughter: A Memoir by Ashley C. Ford “The library felt too good to be true. All those books, on all those shelves, and I could just pluck them out, one by one,…

The Librarian Recommends Jane Austen: The World of Her Novels by Deirdre Le Faye “The object of this book, then, is to provide for the modern reader an outline of Jane Austen’s own world . . . and to fit into this historical…