Featured Craft: Fall Button Tree Art! Create a beautiful autumn tree with buttons, glue, and a bit of paint!
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Curbside Delivery Block 1
Curbside Delivery Block 2
Curbside Delivery Block 1
Join our virtual Book Group to connect with fellow readers! For this month's meeting, we'll read Ruth Ware's The Death of Mrs Westaway. Copies of the book will be available at the Adult Circulation Desk; you can stop by in-person or use our Curbside Delivery service to pick up your copy. Or, search our online ebook catalog to try to borrow an ecopy.
Please be aware that the library is working under a number of different constraints right now, and that we are doing our absolute best to make copies available to patrons. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Book Group will be hosted via Zoom, a free videoconferencing program. For more information, recommendations on what to read within the month's genre, and/or to register to attend, please contact Information Services Librarian Hilary Umbreit at humbreit@ocln.org.
Curbside Delivery Block 2
Calling all lovers of scary stories & things that go BUMP in the night! Jump onto Zoom with Miss Allison to test your trivia knowledge of monsters, mysteries, & more during the eerie month of October!
Play solo, or with a team (your family or maybe virtually with friends!). The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need - along with a sense of fun and a love of the weird and ghostly.
Please note:
- Each team will be asked to submit a team name and the number of players prior to the start of the game.
- Each team will also be asked to have a scorekeeper to keep track of the points they've earned (no fibbing, else you be cursed by the LIBRARY GHOST).
When THE SPOOKS COME OUT TO PLAY: October 27th from 4:00-5:30ish PM
To participate, please register by emailing Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org. Only those who register will receive the link to the Zoom meeting for security reasons.
Curbside Delivery Block 1
Curbside Delivery Block 2
Are you/is your child entering 3rd-5th grade this fall and would like to learn how to code? We are offering free Scratch classes to any 3rd-5th grader. Classes will take place weekly at 4-5 pm on Wednesdays via Zoom. Classes start on September 23rd, ending on December 16th. They will be fast-paced and very hands-on yet are easy for beginners to understand. At the end of the session, we will make final projects that will challenge you in your problem-solving skills. Once you have finished this course, you will be able to create games and animations in Scratch using important concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions. Hope to see you there! This class will be taught by the volunteers who ran Girls Who Code last year. This class is open to children of all genders. Please register one time, or email Jessica Henderson, Head of Youth Services, at jhenderson@ocln.org to be added to the email list for the class.
See friends on Zoom, and enjoy books and finger plays with Miss Jessica. Kids will have the opportunity to introduce a stuffie or pet or read a favorite book at the end of the program. Please let us know if you have a birthday, so we can sing Happy Birthday to your child.
Register here or email Miss Jessica at jhenderson@ocln.org and you'll be added to the email list for the program. The Zoom link will be shared the day before each session.
Curbside Delivery Block 1
Curbside Delivery Block 2
Join us to practice your drawing, cartooning, and comics-making skills. There will also be time set aside for participants to share their own projects (for example, if you've been making jewelery, you might share a pair of earrings you've made as well as the basics of how you did it).
As an added bonus, Miss Allison will provide book & media recommendations if you want to take your art a step further!
To sign up, please email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org. For security reasons, only those who register will receive the Zoom links to participate.
Curbside Delivery Block 1
Curbside Delivery Block 2
This week is more about making art than baking! We'll be using store bought candy, cookies, frosting, marshmallows, and food coloring to create Halloween treats.
Reese's Bats from Delish: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a56043/reeses-bats-recipe/
Dracula Dentures from Delish: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55668/dracula-dentures-recipe/
I'm planning on buying chocolate chip cookies for the Dracula Dentures, to make this a no-bake, messy, fun week. Feel free to make your own and have them cooled and ready to go for class.
Here are the ingredients for both recipes as I plan to do them in class:
10 mini Reese's cups, 5 oreos, 20 candy eyes, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, 1 box of chocolate chip cookies, 1 can white store bought frosting, red food coloring, mini marshmallows, and slivered almonds.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
Curbside Delivery Block 1
Curbside Delivery Block 2
Featured Craft: Family Game Craft! Celebrate International Games Week with a game-themed craft TBA!
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
Friends regular meeting
For Wed, Nov 4, please read all of Bone. Vol. 1, Out from Boneville by Jeff Smith.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Are you/is your child entering 3rd-5th grade this fall and would like to learn how to code? We are offering free Scratch classes to any 3rd-5th grader. Classes will take place weekly at 4-5 pm on Wednesdays via Zoom. Classes start on September 23rd, ending on December 16th. They will be fast-paced and very hands-on yet are easy for beginners to understand. At the end of the session, we will make final projects that will challenge you in your problem-solving skills. Once you have finished this course, you will be able to create games and animations in Scratch using important concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions. Hope to see you there! This class will be taught by the volunteers who ran Girls Who Code last year. This class is open to children of all genders. Please register one time, or email Jessica Henderson, Head of Youth Services, at jhenderson@ocln.org to be added to the email list for the class.
See friends on Zoom, and enjoy books and finger plays with Miss Jessica. Kids will have the opportunity to introduce a stuffie or pet or read a favorite book at the end of the program. Please let us know if you have a birthday, so we can sing Happy Birthday to your child.
Register here or email Miss Jessica at jhenderson@ocln.org and you'll be added to the email list for the program. The Zoom link will be shared the day before each session.
Join us to practice your drawing, cartooning, and comics-making skills. There will also be time set aside for participants to share their own projects (for example, if you've been making jewelery, you might share a pair of earrings you've made as well as the basics of how you did it).
As an added bonus, Miss Allison will provide book & media recommendations if you want to take your art a step further!
To sign up, please email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org. For security reasons, only those who register will receive the Zoom links to participate.
"Booch" flows at coffee shops and health food stores. It's become extremely trendy, but many people still don't know why it's good for them. Kombucha's bacteria--the good kind of bacteria--supports everything from immune function and mental health to nutrient absorption.
A 16-ounce bottle of store-bought kombucha averages about $4. Brewing your own costs about 6 cents per 16 ounces!
Learn how to make your own kombucha and about the importance of adding fermented foods to your diet in this virtual workshop with the Grounded Goodwives--Ehris Urban and Velya Jancz-Urban. Learn more about the presenters.
To register for this Zoom event, please email Assistant Director Miki Wolfe at mwolfe@ocln.org. Registration is required.
Would your child like to read with a teen volunteer or librarian over Zoom? Your child may be the reader, or be read to. Registration required. Please register for a 25 minute session.
You must have a volunteer application on file to voluteer for this program. Read with a child over Zoom. A librarian will supervise. Volunteers are expected to be available from 1-2 p.m. to read with multiple participants. Please have a variety of books prepared to accomodate participants ages 4-12, including Picture Books, Graphic Novels and Non-Fiction. You may check out physical or eBooks through the library or search https://archive.org/ for material.
The Sharon Public Library is back with our biweekly Virtual Trivia Night! (Due to various holidays, the next couple of events will be slightly off of our usual biweekly schedule.)
Join us on Zoom and test your trivia mettle. Play solo, or with a team (virtually speaking!). For security purposes, participants' video will be disabled, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for fantastic trivia fun.
Please note: Trivia questions are geared toward adults in content and challenge rating.
This program will be offered via Zoom. If you're interested, please register by sending an email to Assistant Director Miki Wolfe at mwolfe@ocln.org. Registration is required (this extra step will add a layer of security for the event). You will be emailed a link to the meeting ahead of time. You should download Zoom, a free videoconferencing program, ahead of time.
Featured Craft: Autumn Owl Flag Craft! Create a cheery fall flag featuring cute little owls!
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Library.
See friends on Zoom, and enjoy books and finger plays with Miss Jessica. Kids will have the opportunity to introduce a stuffie or pet or read a favorite book at the end of the program. Please let us know if you have a birthday, so we can sing Happy Birthday to your child.
Register here or email Miss Jessica at jhenderson@ocln.org and you'll be added to the email list for the program. The Zoom link will be shared the day before each session.
Join us to practice your drawing, cartooning, and comics-making skills. There will also be time set aside for participants to share their own projects (for example, if you've been making jewelery, you might share a pair of earrings you've made as well as the basics of how you did it).
As an added bonus, Miss Allison will provide book & media recommendations if you want to take your art a step further!
To sign up, please email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org. For security reasons, only those who register will receive the Zoom links to participate.
Featured Craft: Thankful Cards! Make and decorate spectacular cards to send to people you love & are grateful for!
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Are you/is your child entering 3rd-5th grade this fall and would like to learn how to code? We are offering free Scratch classes to any 3rd-5th grader. Classes will take place weekly at 4-5 pm on Wednesdays via Zoom. Classes start on September 23rd, ending on December 16th. They will be fast-paced and very hands-on yet are easy for beginners to understand. At the end of the session, we will make final projects that will challenge you in your problem-solving skills. Once you have finished this course, you will be able to create games and animations in Scratch using important concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions. Hope to see you there! This class will be taught by the volunteers who ran Girls Who Code last year. This class is open to children of all genders. Please register one time, or email Jessica Henderson, Head of Youth Services, at jhenderson@ocln.org to be added to the email list for the class.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
See friends on Zoom, and enjoy books and finger plays with Miss Jessica. Kids will have the opportunity to introduce a stuffie or pet or read a favorite book at the end of the program. Please let us know if you have a birthday, so we can sing Happy Birthday to your child.
Register here or email Miss Jessica at jhenderson@ocln.org and you'll be added to the email list for the program. The Zoom link will be shared the day before each session.
Do you love to draw? Like to share your art and hang out with other artists? Then you and your friends are invited to a chill virtual club on Zoom with Miss Allison!
Join us to practice your drawing, cartooning, and comics-making skills. There will also be time set aside for participants to share their own projects (for example, if you've been making jewelery, you might share a pair of earrings you've made as well as the basics of how you did it).
As an added bonus, Miss Allison will provide book & media recommendations if you want to take your art a step further!
To sign up, please email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org. For security reasons, only those who register will receive the Zoom links to participate.
Would your child like to read with a teen volunteer or librarian over Zoom? Your child may be the reader, or be read to. Registration required. Please register for a 25 minute session.
You must have a volunteer application on file to voluteer for this program. Read with a child over Zoom. A librarian will supervise. Volunteers are expected to be available from 1-2 p.m. to read with multiple participants. Please have a variety of books prepared to accomodate participants ages 4-12, including Picture Books, Graphic Novels and Non-Fiction. You may check out physical or eBooks through the library or search https://archive.org/ for material.
The Sharon Public Library is back with our biweekly Virtual Trivia Night! (Due to various holidays, the next couple of events will be slightly off of our usual biweekly schedule.)
Join us on Zoom and test your trivia mettle. Play solo, or with a team (virtually speaking!). For security purposes, participants' video will be disabled, so no need to worry about having a working webcam to play. The ability to view slides on a screen is all you need for fantastic trivia fun.
Please note: Trivia questions are geared toward adults in content and challenge rating.
This program will be offered via Zoom. If you're interested, please register by sending an email to Assistant Director Miki Wolfe at mwolfe@ocln.org. Registration is required (this extra step will add a layer of security for the event). You will be emailed a link to the meeting ahead of time. You should download Zoom, a free videoconferencing program, ahead of time.
Featured Craft: Cutout Collage Art! Make a magnificent artwork with collage materials and animal-shaped cut-outs!
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
Featured Craft: Snowman Cork Craft! Create a little cork snowman to wear!
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Are you/is your child entering 3rd-5th grade this fall and would like to learn how to code? We are offering free Scratch classes to any 3rd-5th grader. Classes will take place weekly at 4-5 pm on Wednesdays via Zoom. Classes start on September 23rd, ending on December 16th. They will be fast-paced and very hands-on yet are easy for beginners to understand. At the end of the session, we will make final projects that will challenge you in your problem-solving skills. Once you have finished this course, you will be able to create games and animations in Scratch using important concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions. Hope to see you there! This class will be taught by the volunteers who ran Girls Who Code last year. This class is open to children of all genders. Please register one time, or email Jessica Henderson, Head of Youth Services, at jhenderson@ocln.org to be added to the email list for the class.
See friends on Zoom, and enjoy books and finger plays with Miss Jessica. Kids will have the opportunity to introduce a stuffie or pet or read a favorite book at the end of the program. Please let us know if you have a birthday, so we can sing Happy Birthday to your child.
Register here or email Miss Jessica at jhenderson@ocln.org and you'll be added to the email list for the program. The Zoom link will be shared the day before each session.
Would your child like to read with a teen volunteer or librarian over Zoom? Your child may be the reader, or be read to. Registration required. Please register for a 25 minute session.
You must have a volunteer application on file to voluteer for this program. Read with a child over Zoom. A librarian will supervise. Volunteers are expected to be available from 1-2 p.m. to read with multiple participants. Please have a variety of books prepared to accomodate participants ages 4-12, including Picture Books, Graphic Novels and Non-Fiction. You may check out physical or eBooks through the library or search https://archive.org/ for material.
Featured Craft: Keepsake Keychain Craft! Make a creative keychain for yourself or as a gift for a loved one!
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
Friends regular meeting
Are you/is your child entering 3rd-5th grade this fall and would like to learn how to code? We are offering free Scratch classes to any 3rd-5th grader. Classes will take place weekly at 4-5 pm on Wednesdays via Zoom. Classes start on September 23rd, ending on December 16th. They will be fast-paced and very hands-on yet are easy for beginners to understand. At the end of the session, we will make final projects that will challenge you in your problem-solving skills. Once you have finished this course, you will be able to create games and animations in Scratch using important concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions. Hope to see you there! This class will be taught by the volunteers who ran Girls Who Code last year. This class is open to children of all genders. Please register one time, or email Jessica Henderson, Head of Youth Services, at jhenderson@ocln.org to be added to the email list for the class.
See friends on Zoom, and enjoy books and finger plays with Miss Jessica. Kids will have the opportunity to introduce a stuffie or pet or read a favorite book at the end of the program. Please let us know if you have a birthday, so we can sing Happy Birthday to your child.
Register here or email Miss Jessica at jhenderson@ocln.org and you'll be added to the email list for the program. The Zoom link will be shared the day before each session.
Featured Craft: Foam Printing Art! Make cheery imprints using recycled foam trays!
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Library.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Are you/is your child entering 3rd-5th grade this fall and would like to learn how to code? We are offering free Scratch classes to any 3rd-5th grader. Classes will take place weekly at 4-5 pm on Wednesdays via Zoom. Classes start on September 23rd, ending on December 16th. They will be fast-paced and very hands-on yet are easy for beginners to understand. At the end of the session, we will make final projects that will challenge you in your problem-solving skills. Once you have finished this course, you will be able to create games and animations in Scratch using important concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions. Hope to see you there! This class will be taught by the volunteers who ran Girls Who Code last year. This class is open to children of all genders. Please register one time, or email Jessica Henderson, Head of Youth Services, at jhenderson@ocln.org to be added to the email list for the class.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
See friends on Zoom, and enjoy books and finger plays with Miss Jessica. Kids will have the opportunity to introduce a stuffie or pet or read a favorite book at the end of the program. Please let us know if you have a birthday, so we can sing Happy Birthday to your child.
Register here or email Miss Jessica at jhenderson@ocln.org and you'll be added to the email list for the program. The Zoom link will be shared the day before each session.
Extract me from this pandemic! Make DIY gifts and spend a relaxing evening in a hands-on virtual workshop with on-hand ingredients.
Learn how to make your own DIY vanilla and almond extracts and homemade ginger ale in this virtual workshop with the Grounded Goodwives--Ehris Urban and Velya Jancz-Urban. Learn more about the presenters.
To register for this Zoom event, please email Assistant Director Miki Wolfe at mwolfe@ocln.org. Registration is required.
Would your child like to read with a teen volunteer or librarian over Zoom? Your child may be the reader, or be read to. Registration required. Please register for a 25 minute session.
You must have a volunteer application on file to voluteer for this program. Read with a child over Zoom. A librarian will supervise. Volunteers are expected to be available from 1-2 p.m. to read with multiple participants. Please have a variety of books prepared to accomodate participants ages 4-12, including Picture Books, Graphic Novels and Non-Fiction. You may check out physical or eBooks through the library or search https://archive.org/ for material.
Featured Craft: TBA
For the months of November and December, Miss Allison will offer a limited number of grab 'n' go craft kits for kids ages 9-13 to take home.
Due to the overwhelming positive response from families asking for kits this fall, the registration process has slightly changed to allow all families a chance to participate. We're trying something new with the registration process for November and December, so please be patient as we work out the details.
1. Kits are available through email registration only. To register, email Miss Allison at ariendeau@ocln.org with the number of kits you are requesting and the child/children’s name(s).
2. Registration for the next week's craft will open every Monday. For example, you would email Miss Allison starting Monday, November 2nd, to pick up a kit for week of November 9-14th.
3. You will receive an email response confirming your registration.
4. Then, if you opt for curbside pick-up, sign up for a curbside time slot any time during the designated week and write "KIDCRAFT" in after your last name in the last name field of the curbside sign-up form. (You may also pick up your kit inside the library during open hours.)
The grab 'n' go kits include most of the supplies needed to complete the projects and instructions (sometimes including links to online and/or video instructions).
Participants are encouraged to share their finished crafts by sending photos to ariendeau@ocln.org or sharing on social media and tagging Sharon Public Library.
- Grab n go kits are popular! If you email Miss Allison and there are no more kits available that week she will put you first on the list for the next week's craft. You be notified by email if this happens.
*Please note that Miss Allison makes every effort to provide awesome kits to as many kids/families as possible. Supplies are limited, so we ask that you limit your request to 1 kit per child.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
Does your child love to bake or cook? Would they like to learn measurements, cooking basics, and how to follow a recipe? Recipes will be sent out in advance. Please buy the ingredients and have them ready for the class. An adult should be present to help kids microwave, use the oven, and cut ingredients as needed. Feel free to suggest favorite recipes to try, or to submit a brief video to share during class of your family baking/cooking.
Please just register one time for this program to receive the weekly email, which will include the Zoom link.
See friends on Zoom, and enjoy books and finger plays with Miss Jessica. Kids will have the opportunity to introduce a stuffie or pet or read a favorite book at the end of the program. Please let us know if you have a birthday, so we can sing Happy Birthday to your child.
Register here or email Miss Jessica at jhenderson@ocln.org and you'll be added to the email list for the program. The Zoom link will be shared the day before each session.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Friends regular meeting
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Friends regular meeting
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Friends regular meeting
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Friends regular meeting
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
Friends regular meeting
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
This virtual Book Club will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will alternate between MCBA titles and participant recommendations.
Please read the assigned material prior to each meeting. The meetings will include a book discussion and activities.
MCBA! Sponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program for children in grades 4-6.
http://massachusettschildrensbookaward.blogspot.com/
Please just register once to be added to the email list for this group. The Zoom link will be sent out prior to each meeting.
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