August Newsletter

Adding a little fun to the last days of summer!

July 31, 2023

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    Library Director’s Message

    Hello!

    The last days of “summer.” The time for one last hurrah. The calm before the storm that is the first day of school. Finally, some sunshine! (That’s what I’m saying this year.) August can bring a variety of emotions and experiences so I’m going to devote this issue to fun. Who couldn’t use a little extra fun before fall kicks into high gear? Speaking of gear, are you….

    Looking for items to add a little fun to the end of summer?

    • We can provide your vacation internet. Check out a Wi-Fi hotspot! We have board games, too!
    • We can help you host your friends and family. Use our screen and projector, or yard games like connect four and cornhole, available with your library card!
    • We can add a little extra to your next outdoor walk with walking poles!

    Wrapping up your summer reading?

    I just finished a couple of books I really appreciated: The Postcard, a biographical novel based on the author’s family during WWII, and Four Thousand Weeks, a non-fiction title about how we spend our time. We’ve shared some read-alikes on our website for romance, horror, and women’s fiction.

    Looking to Get Outside?

    We have these new titles in our collection: Beer Hiking New England and Hiking with Kids New England – 50 Great Hikes for Families. Take your children outdoors with our birdwatching kit for children, and it’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s garden!

    I wish you a safe and happy August. We look forward to seeing you at the library soon.

    Warmly,
    Kim

     

    Elin Hilderbrand Read-Alikes
    Colleen Hoover Read-Alikes
    Jasmine Guillory Read-Alikes
    Emily Henry Read-Alikes

     

    Events

    Check out the Events Page to see upcoming events!

    POPSUGAR Reading Challenge

    POPSUGAR Reading Challenge

    Sunday, January 1 to Sunday, December 31
    Read books from the POPSUGAR reading challenge list and win prizes throughout the year.
    Adult Summer Reading

    Adult Summer Reading

    Monday, June 12 to Friday, September 1
    Each book you read earns you one raffle ticket!
    Tiny Art Show Reception

    Tiny Art Show Reception

    Tuesday, August 1
    6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
    Drop in any time 6:00–7:30 pm to view the My Hometown tiny artwork and enjoy light refreshments.
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, August 3
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.
    James Webb Space Telescope

    James Webb Space Telescope

    Thursday, August 3
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Learn about the largest optical telescope in space!
    Movie Matinee: Kings of Summer

    Movie Matinee: Kings of Summer

    Friday, August 4
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Join us for an afternoon movie!
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, August 10
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.
    Movie Matinee: Dirty Dancing

    Movie Matinee: Dirty Dancing

    Friday, August 11
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Join us for an afternoon movie!
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, August 17
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.
    Make and Take: Coffee Filter Peonies

    Make and Take: Coffee Filter Peonies

    Thursday, August 17
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Learn how to make a bouquet of peonies out of coffee filters.
    Movie Matinee: Stand by Me

    Movie Matinee: Stand by Me

    Friday, August 18
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Join us for an afternoon movie!
    Saturday Morning Book Club

    Saturday Morning Book Club

    Saturday, August 19
    10:30 am to 11:30 am
    Join us to discuss book of your choice—a book you should have read in high school, but never did!
    Dementia Caregiver Support Group

    Dementia Caregiver Support Group

    Monday, August 21
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Join us to share practical information, feelings, needs and concerns. This group meets monthly as a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia.
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, August 24
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.
    Movie Matinee: 500 Days of Summer

    Movie Matinee: 500 Days of Summer

    Friday, August 25
    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
    Join us for an afternoon movie!
    Cookbook Club

    Cookbook Club

    Monday, August 28
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    This month’s cookbook is The Kitchen Garden Cookbook.
    Adult Summer Reading Celebration and Ice Cream Social

    Adult Summer Reading Celebration and Ice Cream Social

    Tuesday, August 29
    6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Join us for an ice cream social to celebrate our Adult Summer Reading participants!
    Sit & Knit

    Sit & Knit

    Thursday, August 31
    1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
    Join us for knitting and good company.