This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness.
Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.
We will meet outdoors on the green lawn, weather permitting. We recommend bringing a picnic blanket or lawn chair.
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness.
Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.
We will meet outdoors on the green lawn, weather permitting. We recommend bringing a picnic blanket or lawn chair.
Why are we still dealing with the challenges of food insecurity & hunger?
The answer, surprisingly, has nothing to do with food!
In 1969 the Nixon White House held a conference on hunger and declared that they were going to end hunger ‘Now and forever.” Fifty-three years later we are still fighting the same battle with the Biden White House proclaiming that they will wipe out Hunger by 2030.
Join us as we journey into the real reasons hunger exists in this country and the unintended barriers that get in the way of creating a food secure nation.
David Blais is a lifelong entrepreneur, founder of the nonprofit Daniel’s Table and author of Grandma’s Love to Read, a children's book being used in schools to encourage family reading time.
David’s vision for Daniel’s Table has made him a non-profit food security leader. Combining innovative programming, educational opportunities and his proprietary software, Healthy Communities, has catapulted David into the national food security conversation. This includes his invitation to The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.
Why are we still dealing with the challenges of food insecurity & hunger?
The answer, surprisingly, has nothing to do with food!
In 1969 the Nixon White House held a conference on hunger and declared that they were going to end hunger ‘Now and forever.” Fifty-three years later we are still fighting the same battle with the Biden White House proclaiming that they will wipe out Hunger by 2030.
Join us as we journey into the real reasons hunger exists in this country and the unintended barriers that get in the way of creating a food secure nation.
David Blais is a lifelong entrepreneur, founder of the nonprofit Daniel’s Table and author of Grandma’s Love to Read, a children's book being used in schools to encourage family reading time.
David’s vision for Daniel’s Table has made him a non-profit food security leader. Combining innovative programming, educational opportunities and his proprietary software, Healthy Communities, has catapulted David into the national food security conversation. This includes his invitation to The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.
Children will make fabulous creations out of legos.
This month's theme is haunted houses!
We will meet in the Raytheon Room.. For ages 5 years and up, with caregivers.
Children will make fabulous creations out of legos.
This month's theme is haunted houses!
We will meet in the Raytheon Room.. For ages 5 years and up, with caregivers.
Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Obie, a beautiful Samoyed.
Obie will be accompanied by his owner Helen. We will meet in the Raytheon Room.
Please register.
For ages 2 and up, with an adult.
Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Obie, a beautiful Samoyed.
Obie will be accompanied by his owner Helen. We will meet in the Raytheon Room.
Please register.
For ages 2 and up, with an adult.
This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.
Virtual: This meeting is held via ZOOM - email Joan Kimball for the info: jawkimball@gmail.com
This group gathers two Thursdays a month to work on writing poetry. Beginners and advanced are equally welcome.
Virtual: This meeting is held via ZOOM - email Joan Kimball for the info: jawkimball@gmail.com
Grab a book and a comfy chair and come to the library for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to read!
“Libraries across the nation and in Massachusetts have experienced a surge in book challenges,” said James Lonergan, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. “We may not agree on what to read, but hopefully we can all agree that the freedom to choose what we want to read is a vital part of a democratic society. Libraries across the Commonwealth develop collections that meet the diverse needs of the communities they serve. Everyone is welcome to find a good read from their library and join the celebration,” he added.
Join us in the Rotunda, and throughout the library, to exercise your Freedom to Read! Digital participation is also welcomed. Download an eBook or audiobook through Libby or Hoopla and use #LetFreedomReadMA to post pictures to social media. For a complete list of participating libraries go to libraries.state.ma.us
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According to the American Library Association, there were 45 book challenges in Massachusetts in 2022 affecting 57 titles. That’s more than the past 9 years (2013-2021) combined which totaled 38 challenges. Nationwide, ALA reported 1,270 book challenges in 2022, up significantly from 350 in 2019. The Massachusetts Library Association, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Library System, and the Massachusetts School Library Association recently released a statement in support of libraries and intellectual freedom. Individuals can show their support by signing on at tinyurl.com/supporting-libraries
Let Freedom Read is supported by your local library and the Joint Task Force for Intellectual Freedom with members from the Massachusetts Library Association, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Library System, and the Massachusetts School Library Association.
Grab a book and a comfy chair and come to the library for Let Freedom Read, a statewide read-in to celebrate the freedom to read!
“Libraries across the nation and in Massachusetts have experienced a surge in book challenges,” said James Lonergan, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. “We may not agree on what to read, but hopefully we can all agree that the freedom to choose what we want to read is a vital part of a democratic society. Libraries across the Commonwealth develop collections that meet the diverse needs of the communities they serve. Everyone is welcome to find a good read from their library and join the celebration,” he added.
Join us in the Rotunda, and throughout the library, to exercise your Freedom to Read! Digital participation is also welcomed. Download an eBook or audiobook through Libby or Hoopla and use #LetFreedomReadMA to post pictures to social media. For a complete list of participating libraries go to libraries.state.ma.us
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According to the American Library Association, there were 45 book challenges in Massachusetts in 2022 affecting 57 titles. That’s more than the past 9 years (2013-2021) combined which totaled 38 challenges. Nationwide, ALA reported 1,270 book challenges in 2022, up significantly from 350 in 2019. The Massachusetts Library Association, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Library System, and the Massachusetts School Library Association recently released a statement in support of libraries and intellectual freedom. Individuals can show their support by signing on at tinyurl.com/supporting-libraries
Let Freedom Read is supported by your local library and the Joint Task Force for Intellectual Freedom with members from the Massachusetts Library Association, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Massachusetts Library System, and the Massachusetts School Library Association.
contact person: Pam McCuen
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness.
Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.
We will meet outdoors on the green lawn, weather permitting. We recommend bringing a picnic blanket or lawn chair.
This storytime encourages early literacy and caregiver-child interactions with lively songs and rhymes, bounces, books, and body-awareness.
Best for babies & toddlers, with a caregiver.
We will meet outdoors on the green lawn, weather permitting. We recommend bringing a picnic blanket or lawn chair.
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