January 2019 News
Library Hours
- Tuesday 3:00pm to 8:00pm
- Wednesday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Thursday 10:00am to 8:00pm
- Friday 10:00am to 2:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm
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Featured Display
This month's display is a collection of animal skeletons from Gretchen Murray. Come and check it out.
If you would like to display your artwork or photographs in the community room, we would love to host you. Please contact Karen by email.
Community Room Artist
Check out the wonderful wreaths made by library patrons.
Display Table Artist
Katherine Valliere will be displaying her adult coloring book art.
Library Passes Available
Take advantage of these great passes: Boston Museum of Fine Arts, One Stop Fun, US Constitution Museum in Charlestown, and a pass to 50 Massachusetts State parks.
New Discount Pass – Salem Witch Museum and Merrimack Repertory Theatre.
Adult Reading Group
The group will meet on Saturday, January 19th and every third Saturday at 10:30am in the community room of the library. They will be reading "The 13th Tale" by Diane Setterfield, Biographer Margaret Lea is summoned to the Yorkshire home of dying novelist Vida Winter, who has handpicked Margaret to write her biography. Though initially hesitant, Margaret becomes fascinated by the details of Vida's disturbing childhood. New members are always welcome.
Quilter's Group
They meet from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, the first and third Tuesday of the month. If you are interested in learning to quilt or would like to join other quilters, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Knitting and Crochet Class
Under the direction of Donna Acquaviva. The class will be held on Monday nights at Swallow Union School from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Cook Book Club
The library has a cookbook club! We will have a cookbook displayed each month and you can select and make a recipe from the monthly selection. Then we will get together on the last Friday of the month at 12:00pm to enjoy the dishes. Signup sheet will be at the desk. This month we will be meeting on January 31st at 12:00pm.
Preschool Story Hour
Please come in with your 3, 4, or 5 year old for story hour. Story hour is held on Thursdays and Fridays. We meet from 10:30am - 11:30am. The program includes stories, songs and a craft or activity. Come in and join the fun!
Afternoon Story Hour
This will be for older children who have days in kindergarten or older preschoolers. We will meet on Thursdays at 1:30pm. We will still do a craft, so please wear clothes that can get messy.
Children's Craft
Come and join Mrs. D. for a special craft time on January 15th at 4:00pm. We will be making many different snowman activities. Please sign up at the library or email Mrs. D. (click here).
On Going Book Sale
Is in the Community Room at the library. Come in and check out the selections that are here. Hard Covers are $1.00, Paperbacks are 5 for $1.00, DVD's are $2.00 and CD's are $1.00. If you would like to donate to the ongoing book sale, please bring current books (not older than 2 years) or any children's books in good condition. Please bring your donations inside, instead of leaving them at the door. We cannot accept magazines, older books, or textbooks.
Homework Club
The library is offering homework help every Tuesday night from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for the school year. This is a free service for children from Kindergarten to High School. Honor Students from local high schools are available to help the children. These students help children understand their math homework and more. If your child is attending, please call by 5:30pm so we can be sure a student will be here for your child.
Please Note:
The Library will closed January 1st and 2nd to celebrate the new year!