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Hanson Public Library

February 2022

LIBRARY NEWS

Technical Services Associate Toni Leverone is retiring in February. We thank her for her 30 years of service to the citizens of Hanson and wish her well in her retirement!

Congratulations to Reference Librarian Julia Nee, who is taking on a new role at the Library in February as Assistant Director and Adult Services Librarian. We’re looking forward to working with her in this position to bring new programs and services to residents.

February is Library Lovers Month
Show your Library some love and write a sweet Valentine today! Your Valentine will help raise awareness about the value of libraries with local and state officials. #LibraryLovers

Stop by the Library to fill out a Valentine or send a digital Valentine here!

Fine Free
Start a new chapter this year at the Library, since we are now fine free! We will no longer charge overdue fines for most items and we are waiving past overdue fines. Learn more here!

Masks Required

As a reminder: per the Hanson Board of Selectmen, a face mask is required for visiting the Library and all town buildings.

Support the Boston Bruins 15th Annual PJ Drive!

The Hanson Public Library has teamed up with the Boston Bruins to participate in their annual pajama drive to benefit DCF Wonderfund and Cradles to Crayons. Bring a pair of pajamas to the library from February 1 to March 31. Learn more here!

PROGRAMS

Read with Jaxx, A-Z

Join Miss Kate and Jaxx the therapy dog for a fun, weekly early literacy program! The upcoming letters: Q, R, S

Wednesdays, 10:00am

Tinkering Series

Encouraging children to tinker gives them skills to be creative problem solvers out in the world!

Ages 3-5

Friday February 4, 11, 18
10:30am

Saturday Stories

Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess! Drop in program, registration not required. Ages 0-3

Saturdays, 9:30am

Take & Make Craft: Heart Wreath

Celebrate Valentine's Day and create a cute heart wreath! K+

Kit Pickup on Monday February 7

Read to a Dog: Tasha

Practice your reading this winter with Tasha the therapy dog!

Grades 1-8

Thursday February 10, 4:00pm

Valentine's Day Storytime & Party

Join Miss Kate for a Valentine's Day storytime and party!

Wednesday February 16, 10:00am

Sing With Your Baby

Join Julie and her ukulele for songs and music! Sing, stretch, finger play and then listen to stories! Ages 0-5

Friday February 25, 10:00am

Take & Make Craft: Teddy Bear Sweater

Learn paper weaving and make a sweater for a teddy bear! K+

Kit Pickup on Monday February 28

Learn Ukulele

Want to try an instrument that's fun and easy to play? Come learn to play the ukulele!
Ages 8-12

Thursday March 10, 5:30pm

Reading is more fun than ever with our beginning reader program:

Adopt a Reading Buddy!

Here's how it works:

1. Sign up for the Adopt a Reading Buddy program

2. Stop by the Library to fill in an adoption application for your pet reading buddy starting October 18th

3. Take your reading buddy home and care for them by reading for at least 15 minutes a day for 20 days

4. Use the reading log to keep track of your reading time

5. Upon completion of reading 15 minutes a day for 20 days, bring your reading log into the library to receive a completed Reading Buddy Beanie Baby Certificate of Adoption!

This program is sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation

February Teen Book Box

Do you like books and surprises? Try our subscription box service: Teen Book Box! Each box will include a new library book picked just for you, treats, crafts, and more! Grades 6-12

February Box Pickup on Monday February 7

In the Middle Book Club:
Tarot Reading

Discover new reads and get a tarot reading from Laura Campagna! Grades 6+ This program is made possible by donations made in memory of Mary "Gret" Lozeau to the Hanson Public Library Foundation.

Thursday February 24, 5:30pm

Book-to-Movie Discussion Group

Made a resolution to read more this year? Join our book-to-movie discussion group! Join us this month for Persepolis! Copies of the book and movie are available at the desk. New faces are always welcome!

Thursday February 3, 6:30pm

Hygge at Home

Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish concept encompassing coziness and the small comforts of life. Pick up a diy wooden snowflake kit at the library, and take it home to create a festive hanger for your front door!

Kit Pickup on Friday February 18

MOBILE HOTSPOTS

Need WiFi?

You can now borrow a mobile hotspot from the Hanson Public Library! A mobile hotspot can deliver a strong, fast and secure online connection just about wherever you go like at home, on the go in a car, or on vacation! Our hotspots check out for a week, and provide unlimited data! Hotspots are partially funded by the Hanson Public Library Foundation, Inc

Reserve a Mobile Hotspot!

DIGITAL LIBRARY

Hoopla

Stream movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, TV shows, and comic books.

TumbleBook

Enjoy animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books and more.

OverDrive

Download eBooks and audiobooks with OverDrive's new app Libby.

Ancestry

In-library use only

Access a vast collection of records to research your family history.

NoveList

Find reading recommendations based on your favorite titles, authors, and series.

SAILS Mobile

Quickly access your library card, your and your family's accounts, pay fines and more!

MUSEUM PASSES

Due to COVID-19, there have been some changes in our Museum Pass Program. We do try to keep information about the museums up-to-date, but we recommend you call or check the museum's website to confirm hours of operation, dates opened/closed, and admissions fees.