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We can help add some "spring" in your step!
Come visit – we have great reads, fun programs and big smiles to brighten
your day. |
IN PERSON: Solar Eclipse Party
Monday, April 8 at 3:00 pm Join us as we watch - with special glasses that we'll provide, of course! - the total eclipse of the sun!! Partial begins at 2:15 pm, but the maximum coverage is due to be at approx. 3:30 pm. We'll have themed snacks and special prizes for those that participate! Glasses are available for pickup - only 4 to a family, please! - while supplies last. ALSO - the Astronomical Society has a photo display in the large meeting room this month! Don't miss it! |
Peep Diorama Contest is BACK!
Month of April, 2024 We'll have 3 divisions: children, teens, and adults may enter. We ask that the entries have a book or TV/movie theme. Peeps (one package per entry) will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis starting April 1st, and the deadline to enter your diorama is Friday, April 19. Judging will take place Friday, April 26. May the best Peeps win! |
KIDS check out all our programs on our calendar. |
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Pajama Storytime (toddlers)
Tuesday, April 16 at 7:00 pm Put on your pajamas, grab a favorite stuffed animal, and join us for a half-hour of bedtime stories. All ages welcome, but geared toward toddlers to age 4. |
Trevor the Juggler (ages 5-12) Wednesday, April 17 at 3:00 pm Trevor Pearson, a Cape Cod native, has been juggling professionally for more than twenty years. He has performed at the library several times in the past. He always presents an amazing and ridiculously funny show. All ages welcome, most suitable for families with children approximately age 5 to 12. Registration will open April 1. |
Bingo (ages 8-11)
Friday, April 19 at 4:00 pm Have a great time, and win prizes! Bingo occurs on the third Friday of every month. |
Maker Space (ages 6 and up)
Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Drop in and design and build creations with materials from our fully-loaded Maker Space cart. For age six and older. |
TEENS check out all our programs on our calendar. |
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Teen Movie Night -- Wonder Woman 1984!! Monday, April 29 at 6:00 pm Come hang out with friends, enjoy a snack, and watch a fun movie! You might even win the door prize! |
Crafternoon -- for Adults AND Teens!
Thursday, April 11 at 4:00 pm
This month -- Box Clocks! Turn a wooden or cardboard box into a custom designed clock. The perfect gift, as Mother's Day and Father's Day are right around the corner!
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ADULTS check out all our programs on our calendar. |
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IN PERSON: Paint Night Tuesday, April 2 at 6:00 pm Paint the delicate petals of poppy flowers with watercolor paint, learning how to layer the translucent paint. You'll work on two paintings concurrently to allow time for the layers to dry. This program is FULL - we can't wait to see your pieces! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Megumi Inouye Tuesday April 2 at 7:00 pm We are celebrating the release of Megumi's book, "The Soul of Gift Wrapping: Creative Techniques for Expressing Gratitude, Inspired by the Japanese Art of Giving." As we approach holidays such as Mother's and Father's Day, learn how to both wrap beautifully and show gratitude for those you are gifting to. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Dana Hawkins
Monday, April 8 at 7:00 pm We're celebrating with romance author, Dana Hawkins, on her recent release, "In Walked Trouble", the follow up to her sapphic and funny, "Not in the Plan". If you love RomComs, coffee, Seattle, HEA's, and/or fantastic queer enemies-to-lovers romance, this event is for you! We hope you can join us. Thank you to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette
Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 pm Not sure what to read next? Join Jody for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - every genre and interest! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Minimizing or Eliminating Food Waste for Families
Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm We'll be discussing how to minimize or eliminate food wastage in your family, especially with kids. Sarah will have all kinds of ideas to take baby steps to save, use, or compost food scraps so none (or little) goes into landfills! All ages are welcome. Sarah Robertson-Barnes, founder of the Sustainable in the Suburbs blog, is a freelance writer, educator, and consultant. Thank you to the Ashland Public Library for Sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Author talk with Meggin Lane
Friday, April 12 at 2:00 pm Local author Meggin Lane discusses her new Book, Bears Don't Use Chairs. Join us for a look at this memoir and enjoy some refreshments. |
VIRTUAL: A Brief History of the Coast Guard
Tuesday, April 16 at 1:00 pm Massachusetts is the birthplace of the Coast Guard. Those who have served in the Coast Guard here in Massachusetts have made significant contributions to that history. Most are aware of the role of the Coast Guard as first responders, law enforcement officers and boating safety experts, but few know that some who serve are oceanographers, combat veterans, arctic explorers and even astronauts. Join Greg Ketchen, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain and a volunteer at the Coast Guard Heritage Museum located in Barnstable’s Old Customs House. Thank you to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Stories from the Revolution -- Hanover in the War for Independence
Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm Join Stephen C. O'Neill, Executive Director of the Hanover Historical Society, as he discusses the role that Hanoverians played in the Revolutionary War! This program, in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, tells the story of Hanover and its residents during the conflict. Using original objects and documents from the Historical Society’s and other collections to illustrate how the War changed the lives of the people of Hanover. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati |
VIRTUAL: Cooking with Scraps Demo with Lindsay-Jean Hard & Amy Emberling
Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 pm Do you feel bad about throwing away (or even composting) food scraps that could be used? Well, feel guilty no more! Lindsay-Jean Hard, cookbook author and sustainability warrior, and Amy Emberling, Managing Partner of Zingerman's Bakehouse, are here to help us learn how we can make use of those scraps, keep them out of landfills, and still have enough left-over for our compost pile! Thank you to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Haunted Happenings with Jeff DePaoli - Fear Town & The Factory of Terror Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 pm Fear Town Haunted House in Seekonk, MA is an outdoor haunted trail through the woods. Factory of Terror in Fall River, MA is a well loved and known local attraction. Join owner Mike Quill and Jeff DePaoli, host of "That Halloween Podcast", as they talk all about these fantastic haunted experiences right in our backyard! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Galileo, The Starry Messenger
Monday, April 22 at 6:30 pm In honor of the solar eclipse earlier this month, Galileo will be visiting! Almost four hundred years ago, an unknown court mathematician in Italy opened that book and laid the foundation for modern science. Galileo Galilei turned his telescope to the heavens to discover mountains and craters on the moon, four moons of Jupiter, and countless stars never before seen. He taught future scientists the way to discover the laws of nature. For more than 40 years, actor Mike Francis has been performing throughout North America on stage, film and television. New England stage appearances include performances at Merrimack Rep, the New Rep, the Charles Playhouse and many other venues. |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with C.S. Harris
Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm We are so excited to be chatting with Historical Mystery author, C.S. Harris! C.S. (aka Candice Proctor) is the prolific writer of the Sebastian St. Cyr series. We're also celebrating the book birthday of the 18th in this series, "Who Cries for the Lost?" - with a title like that, don't you just want to run out and read every book, starting with "What Angels Fear"? Thank you to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: History & Mystery - Nancy Drew
Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 pm Join us as we welcome Nancy Drew historian Alicia Mello! She has been a fan and collector of Nancy Drew for 20 years, and it shows! She explores the history of Nancy Drew (the sleuth and the physical books!), shares little known facts, & shows some of her collected Nancy Drew items. She also invites you to bring along your own Nancy Drew books so she can evaluate and offer her insight as to the edition and the age of the books. |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Heather Wolf
Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 pm Author Heather Wolf will be discussing her latest book "Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are". It will be a fascinating conversation about being in the moment and noticing the wonderful and varied birds around us. And, this time, we'll focus more on Q&A, although we hope that Heather will share more amazing pics of her neighborhood birds with us! Thank you to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Monday, April 29 at 6:30 pm Join us for Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club! We alternate between science fiction and fantasy, and member suggestions are always welcome! The title for April is: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey |
IN PERSON: Cookbook Club
Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 pm Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! |
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Thursday, April 4 at 4:15 pm
Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees - Agenda available on the Town of Hanover website 48 hours in advance. MEETING INFORMATION – In-Person (John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA – Trustee Room) and Virtual (information below) Meeting address: https://hanover-magov.zoom.us/j/88073300181?pwd=SFYzcDJrNE45eWVEZG1WUTJVYnBndz09 Telephone: Dial one of the following phone numbers: 929-205-6099; 312-626-6799; 301-715- 8592; 346-248-7799; 669-900-6833; 253-215-8782. If you are a dial-in participant and would like to ask a question, please press *9 to enter the question queue. If you are a dial-in participant and would like to mute/unmute, please press *6 to toggle. Meeting ID: 880 7330 0181 / Passcode: jcfl |
Friends of the JCFL Corner
The Friends regularly assist the Library with financing museum passes and programming. A recent addition of two suggestion boxes - asking the public for programming suggestions - were placed on the circulation desks. Requests form the box in the Children's Room (none in the Adult box upstairs) are as follows: CPR/Infant CPR/First Aid Training New movie for adults Music (not sure in what capacity but perhaps pianists, etc. we've had the pleasure of listening to in the past?) Floral Arranging programs Thanks so much for your suggestions, and keep them coming! We received, we heard and are working on the requests! |
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