Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration Monday, June 26th 1:00-5:00 PM
Come by the Library and sign up for Summer Reading. Try the Obstacle
Course, T-Ball, Giant Games & More.... Fun for the whole family
Interested in writing? Have a story to tell? Join our teen creative writing group.
For ages 11-18.
For the month of June the group will be reading any novel from the dystopian genre. Come reading to discuss the book you read and larger themes within the genre.
This book club includes multiple libraries and will take place at Langley Adams Library in Groveland.
Have too many books, dvds, cds, or puzzles? Donate those gently used items in good condition to the Friends of the Library for their twice annual book sale.
Drop off your items on the first Saturday of each month (except January and February) at the Town Hall building across from the library between 10:00 AM and Noon. Sorry, we cannot accept encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, VHS videos or any moldy or musty items.
Fun Friday Friday, July 7 10:30-11:30 AM
Join the Ladies from Family & Community Connections
for hands-on learning. Books, Crafts and more Ages 2-6
Drop-in Everyone welcome
3 Doodler Start Pens 3:00-4:00 PM Ages 6-12.
Ever wonder what you could do with a 3-D Pen?
Join Miss Kate and try it. Space limited. Sign up required.
Come try out the 3D Pens..use your imagination!
Sign up online. Space is limited. Ages 11-18.
PROGRAM IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDED BY THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS
The Hoopoe Show presented by Christopher Yerlig
Wednesday, July 12 6:30 PM Ages 4 & Up
Hoopoe (mime Chris Yerlig) combines silent comedy,
eye-popping magic tricks, and balloon artistry to wow the family.
Drop in and see.
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AM
Join Miss Kate for a fun morning of stories, crafts,
games and free play. Families welcome.
Please drop in.
Coding with Awbie/Robots 4:00-5:00 PM
Sign up for this hands on fun with the Library's robots
and coding games. Space limited. Ages 6 -12
Family Legos Monday, July 17 4:00-5:00 PM
Bring the whole family and build something incredible.
We provide the legos - you bring your ideas. Your creation
will be on display for the next month. Drop in and have fun
We are pleased to announce a presentation called “Dating Houses in Essex County and West Newbury” by John Cole, “The Old House Whisperer”. Cole will point out the telltale “sign posts” in discovering the true age of early houses in Essex County and West Newbury as seen from the exterior. He will also reveal the surprise of where most original rare elements of these dwellings are located.
John Cole of Haverhill, also known as the “Old House Whisperer,” was formerly a property manager for Historic New England and worked extensively with acclaimed American architectural historian, Abbott Lowell Cummings. He founded John F. Cole Associates, specializing in antique home sales and handled the sale of the Lord Timothy Dexter mansion in Newburyport, MA. He has rescued several historic houses, organized and oversaw a pioneer preservation covenant project for the Ipswich Historical Commission, and was the founder of the Benton County Preservation Project in Benton County, AR. He founded Shaker Workshops, Inc., makers of reproduction Shaker antique furniture, in Concord, MA. He taught at the Harvard School of Design and the University of Arkansas Graduate School of Architecture. Today, John writes books on the historical architecture of private homes and commercial buildings. He also appears in local periodicals and is a regular contributor to Newburyport Neighbors Magazine and Ipswich Neighbors Magazine. He also lectures to libraries, historic societies/commissions, and various professional organizations. More information about John Cole can be found at www.oldhousewhisperer.com.
Creature Teachers Wednesday July 19 6:30 PM
Bring the whole family to a wonderful animal show.
Will you see snakes, tortoises, frogs, ferrets or wallabys?
Come and see.
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AM
Join Miss Kate for a fun morning of stories, crafts,
games and free play. Families welcome.
Please drop in.
Coding with Awbie/Robots 4:00-5:00 PM
Sign up for this hands on fun with the Library's robots
and coding games. Space limited. Ages 6 -12
3 Doodler Start Pens 3:00-4:00 PM Ages 6-12
Ever wonder what you could do with a 3-D Pen?
Join Miss Kate and try it. Space limited. Sign up required.
This illustrated talk is for all those who love holding books in their hands and turning the pages. It looks at the book as a physical object and celebrates the vessel as well as its contents. If you think books are only made of paper, you are in for a surprise. You’ll see books from around the world made from palm leaves, wood, silk, and vellum that are rolled, folded, and strung as well as sewn followed by some of the amazing work contemporary artists are creating with the book form. After the talk, you’ll have a chance to view in person books from Susan’s collection. Susan has been involved with the book for over 30 years as an artist, writer, illustrator, designer, and reader and loves sharing her passion.
Minecraft Madness presented by Jungle Jim
Wednesday, July 26 6:30 PM Ages 3 -11
Come see magic, comedy & improv. See Building Block Madness, Zombie Chase,
the Balloon Firework Rocket and the incredible Giant Slimeball Creation!
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AM
Join Miss Kate for a fun morning of stories, crafts,
games and free play. Families welcome.
Please drop in.
Come get locked in the library with Kate and Ginny!
Food, games, movies, and fun!!
Permission slips can be picked up at library.
AGES 11-18
A Woodland Cinderella Wednesday, August 2 6:30 PM
Presented by Deborah Costine
Come see an award winning puppet show with an amazing puppeteer.
Everyone welcome
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AM
Join Miss Kate for a fun morning of stories, crafts,
games and free play. Families welcome.
Please drop in.
Coding with Awbie/Robots 4:00-5:00 PM
Sign up for this hands on fun with the Library's robots
and coding games. Space limited. Ages 6 -12
Fun Friday Friday, August 4 10:30-11:30 AM
Join the Ladies from Family & Community Connections
for hands-on learning. Books, Crafts and more Ages 2-6
Drop-in Everyone welcome
Prepare the recipe, enough for 15 people to taste.
We will:
share our recipes
talk about how we made them
and also include our own summer food traditions, sharing kitchen tips, and anecdotes
The Library will provide plates, utensils, napkins, beverages etc.
All you have to is bring your dish!
3 Doodler Start Pens 3:00-4:00 PM Ages 6-12
Ever wonder what you could do with a 3-D Pen?
Join Miss Kate and try it. Space limited. Sign up required.
Rolie Polie Guacamole Band Wednesday, August 9 6:30 PM
Come rock with us and this wondeful band. They are winners of the
Parents' Choice and NAPPA Awards. Great for kids of all ages.
Family Storytime Thursdays 10:00-11:00 AM
Join Miss Kate for a fun morning of stories, crafts,
games and free play. Families welcome.
Please drop in.
Some R Knitting 10:00 AM
with Dottie Carr 9 - 18
Sign up for a beginner's knitting class. Always wanted to learn -
come and have fun with an expert teacher. Register here. Space limited
Some R Knitting 10:00 AM
with Dottie Carr Ages 9 - 18
Sign up for a beginner's knitting class. Always wanted to learn -
come and have fun with an expert teacher. Register here. Space limited
Some R Knitting 10:00 AM
with Dottie Carr Ages 9-18
Sign up for a beginner's knitting class. Always wanted to learn -
come and have fun with an expert teacher. Register here. Space limited
For the month of August our book Club will be reading a book by Mackenzi Lee and having an online discussion with the author. If interested please contact teen librarian Ginny Dalrymple for instructions for online login information.
Ages 11-18
Family Legos Monday, July 17 4:00-5:00 PM
Bring the whole family and build something incredible.
We provide the legos - you bring your ideas. Your creation
will be on display for the next month. Drop in and have fun
