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We've got your summer fun covered!
Come visit – we have great reads, fun programs and big smiles to brighten
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Our Summer hours run from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day
Monday, Wednesday - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday - 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
We are closed Saturdays until after Labor Day
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We will be closed for Juneteenth
Wednesday, June 19
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery.
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Spring Storytimes End Wednesday June 5 But don't despair! Regular storytimes resume Monday, July 1st! Summer Storytimes - AND Summer Reading - is right around the corner, so keep an eye on our July newsletter for more information! |
Chess Club Monday, June 3 and June 17 at 6:00 pm Doug Southall leads a chess club for children age six and older, approximately every two weeks. Each meeting will begin with a brief lesson, followed by free play. Please note: Chess Club will be taking a break for July and August, and will be back in September. |
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School's Out for the Summer Party
Friday, June 14, 3:00-5:00 pm
High School's over for the summer! Join us for an end-of-the-school-year celebration! Snacks provided.
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VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel to Barcelona, Spain Tuesday, June 4 at 10:30 am Over 19 million visitors a year come to Barcelona for its vibrant culture, architectural marvels, beautiful beaches, amazing food and much more. See the sights from a recent visit, and also learn how history and geography make the Catalan region unlike any other part of Spain. Led by Gene Flynn, an Illinois native, who has taught at the College of Lake County and Harper College, and serves on the board of the Institute for Continued Learning at Roosevelt University. He frequently gives travel presentations to libraries and senior centers around the country. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Timing the Tides: A Guide to Paddling on the North and South Rivers Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 pm Presented by the North and South Rivers Watershed Association! It's for people who enjoy kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding and want to know how to time the tides to safely paddle at several locations on the North, South and Herring Rivers. We’ll cover where to launch and how to safely paddle in these beautiful waterways. The presentation includes practical information for paddlers of all experience levels. |
IN PERSON: Financial Wellness Series
Wednesday, June 5 at 6:00 pm Join Bridge McSurely, Financial Adviser from Ameriprise Financial Services, as he discusses a different topic each month. Dinner will be provided! Topic: Social Security & Medicare: The Cornerstones of Retirement. Dinner will be provided! |
VIRTUAL: Impressionists - Imaging the Modern
Thursday, June 6 at 10:30 am
2024 is the 150th anniversary of the First Impressionist Exhibition, held in Paris in 1874. But many don’t know that the Impressionists and their avant-garde works were initially reviled by the critics and rejected by the public. Learn the compelling story of how this beloved art movement was born and why it flourished. View some of the favorite paintings, as well as others that will be new to you. Led by Janet Mandel, a retired 32-year art history teacher.
Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Bring Back the 80s Trivia Night
Friday, June 7 at 7:00 pm Bring back the 80's with this fun trivia night! Test your knowledge by answering 60 questions (four rounds of 15) all about the 1980's created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Organize a team or be your own team and play solo! There is a 50-team limit. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Caitlin Cass
Monday, June 10 at 7:00 pm We hope you can join us for what is going to be a fascinating conversation with author Caitlin Cass on her book, "Suffrage Song: The Haunted History of Gender, Race and Voting Rights in the U.S." Part graphic novel, part map of the suffrage movement, this book tells the story of the fight for the right to vote by women from the very beginning. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel to Beijing, China
Tuesday, June 11 at 10:30 am Beijing was the dynastic capital of China from the mid-13th century until the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1912. Beijing became the capital of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Explore the places that once belonged to the emperors of China. The traditional Beijing houses, called hutongs, are quickly disappearing to make room for modern high rise buildings. Visit a hutong were people currently live. Explore the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall. Marvel at the size of Tiananmen Square. Admire the balancing acts of Chinese acrobats. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Chris Castellani
Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 pm In honor of Pride Month, go behind the scenes of Christopher Castellani's critically-acclaimed novel, Leading Men, which dramatizes the tempestuous relationship between Tennessee Williams, his longtime partner Frank Merlo, and their protégé, an aspiring Swedish actress named Anja Bloom. It is currently being adapted to film by the producer-director team that made Call Me By Your Name. Please note: This program, per the author's request, will NOT be recorded. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library in Sturbridge, Charlton Public Library and the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge, and we are pleased to be partnering with a multitude of MA libraries for this event. |
VIRTUAL: Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette
Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 pm Not sure what to read next? Join Jody (aka @RedReadReviews) 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. Lover of all books! We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves, reads voraciously, and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what she'll be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Inclusion 101
Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 pm In honor of Pride Month, knowledge can empower individuals to make cultural change. With 1 in 5 Gen Z individuals identifying as LGBTQ+, it is imperative that the community understand the foundational principles of gender, sexuality, and allyship. Join Ali Kane (ALK Consulting) for this workshop encouraging individuals at all levels of understanding to learn about what it means to be LGBTQ+ and how to be stronger allies. Please note: This program - at the presenters request - will NOT be recorded. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library in Sturbridge, Charlton Public Library and the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge, and we are pleased to be partnering with a multitude of MA libraries for this event. |
VIRTUAL: New Hampshire Art & Artists Through the Years
Thursday, June 13 at 10:30 am New Hampshire has attracted and inspired artists since the colonial era. Explore works by itinerant and folk painters, landscape artists drawn to the state's scenic vistas, and modern artists that adopted bold styles to depict everyday life in the Granite State. Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Childe Hassam, and Maxfield Parrish are some of the artists discussed in this program. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and delivers art appreciation programs for audiences worldwide. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Ben Kane
Thursday, June 13 at 2:00 pm Viking era fans, take note. Join our conversation with author Ben Kane as he discusses "StormCrow". On the east coast of Ireland thirteen-year old Finn finds the sword of a slain Norseman, and with Odin's raven watching, is given the name Stormcrow. When Finn's family is torn apart by a random act of violence, and the sword lost, he embarks on a quest for revenge with his oldest friend, the shaman Vekel...... Doesn't that sound intriguing? We can't wait for this! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Shannon Reed
Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm Join us as we chat with author Shannon Reed about her book, "Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One Page Before Lights Out". Why DO we read? What compels us to? What holds our attention? How many of us remember reading by a flashlight after hours? Shannon will have the scoop and will be answering lots of our Questions! Also, given her last name, we feel that Shannon is the perfect person to have written this book :-). Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Adam Smyth Tuesday, June 18 at 10:00 am Books have transformed humankind by enabling authors to create, document, and entertain. Yet we know little about the individuals who brought these fascinating objects into existence and of those who first experimented in the art of printing, design, and binding. Who were the renegade book-makers who changed the course of history? We are thrilled to be chatting with author Adam Smyth about this topic so close to our hearts. We hope you can join us! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Paige McClanahan
Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 pm Join travel author, Paige McClanahan as she discusses her book (releasing today!) "The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel", a brilliantly evocative, surprising, and page-turning exploration of how tourism has shaped the world, for better and for worse—essential reading for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the implications of their wanderlust. We hope you can join us! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Creative Couples - Lee Krasner and Helen Frankenthaler
Thursday, June 20 at 10:30 am Examine the relationship of two artistic couples who worked in New York City in the mid 20th Century -- Lee Krasner & Jackson Pollock and Helen Frankenthaler & Robert Motherwell. Explore the contributions of these two creative couples in the artistic revolution of Abstract Expressionism. Although 20 years apart in age, Lee and Helen knew each other and traveled in the same artistic circles in the 1950s. Led by Martha Chiarchiaro, owner of Seeing History, who has brought history to life through the art of the times for more than 30 years. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Haunted Happenings Series with Jeff DePaoli - Canobie Lake Screeemfest
Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 pm For 6 weekends, Canobie Lake Park SCREEEMFEST (located in nearby Salem, NH) delivers family fun by day and a healthy dose of fear by night. You get TONS of rides, haunted houses, kid-friendly fun, live shows, roving monsters and much, much more. Join Michael Perron, Senior Supervisor of Screeemfest Design & Development, 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: Out of This World Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club
Monday, June 24 at 6:30 pm Join us for Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club! We meet the last Monday of the month, and alternate between science fiction and fantasy. The title for June is: Frank Herbert's Dune The Graphic Novel, Book 1 Please Note: The club will not meet during July and August. |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman
Monday, June 24 at 7:00 pm If you are a fan of true crime and want to dive deep into the psychology of a serial killer and his apprentice, this program is for you! Join authors Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman as they discuss their most recent book, "The Serial Killer's Apprentice", a psychological examination of the blurred line between victim and accomplice—and how a killer can be created. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel to Northeastern France
Tuesday, June 25 at 10:30 am Explore the magnificent cathedral cities of Reims, Metz, and Strasbourg before heading into the heart of Alsace, with its blend of French and German cultures. Take a van tour along La Route des Vins, through medieval fairytale villages and to the castle of Haut Koenigsbourg in the Vosges Mountains. The trip continues to Mulhouse and its national automobile and railroad museums, the largest in the world. Finally, enjoy a quick train trip to Freiburg in Germany’s Black Forest. Led by Alison Simcox and Douglas Heath. They have co-authored five books on the history of Boston's North Shore and two trail guides. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Cookbook Club
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 pm Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! Please Note: The club will not meet during July and August. |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Scott Ryan
Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 pm Ah, the nineties. Movies were something in those days! We’re talking about a decade that began with GoodFellas and ended with Magnolia, with such films as Malcolm X, Before Sunrise, and Clueless arriving somewhere in between. Stories, characters, and writing were king. If you're a fan, a movie buff, or just a child of the 90s, please join us in conversation with author Scott Ryan, writer of The Last Decade of Cinema, as we discuss what made them classics and why they could never be produced in today’s film culture. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: The 1969 Stonewall Rebellion
Wednesday, June 26 at 6:30 pm In honor of Pride Month, join author Milo Todd on Zoom as he discusses the Stonewall Rebellion, a grassroots movement that sparked LGBTQ+ rights across the country. Hear the details of what happened and how this ultimately led to the creation of Pride Month. Note: This session includes mention of transphobia, racism, police brutality, slurs, murder, sexual assault, and misgendering/deadnaming. Please note: This program - at the presenters request - will NOT be recorded. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Public Library in Sturbridge, Charlton Public Library and the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge, and we are pleased to be partnering with a multitude of MA libraries for this event. |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Lucy Gilmore
Wednesday, June 26 at 7:00 pm We all know the transformative power of books and how they can help us connect with those around us. We are so excited to welcome author Lucy Gilmore to Ashland as she discusses her book "The Library of Borrowed Hearts" the follow-up to her wonderful "The Lonely Hearts Book Club". We'll be chatting about these uplifting, heartwarming novels which are about some of our favorite things - friendship, books, and how important it is to find the family you were always meant to have. We hope you can join us! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Landscape as Canvas - Earth Art
Thursday, June 27 at 10:30 am In the 1960s and 70s, artists like Robert Smithson, Nancy Holt, and Ana Mendietta began the revolutionary practice of making art using materials from the natural world. Learn more about the inspiration for the movement and get insight into the works of several leading artists, including Andy Goldsworthy. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and delivers art appreciation programs for audiences worldwide. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
Ah, Summer!!
We've got what you need - everything from the perfect beach read and travel books (plan that next vacation!), outdoor games and learn a new skill kits, programs, and MORE! Oh, and don't let me forget the SUMMER READING PROGRAM for all ages - with prizes! More on that in the July newsletter. And - of course - Museum Passes! Heading to the Cape? Try the Sandwich Glass Museum and the Heritage Museum and gardens. Staycation? Visit the Boston Harbor Islands Ferry. Headed to the beach? Get free parking with the Massachusetts State Parks pass. Historic New England is a great pass during the summer, as is the New England Botanic Garden. Make sure you visit us often to see what's new! |
IN PERSON and ZOOM: Board of Library Trustees Meeting Thursday, June 6 at 4:15 pm
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 Please Note: The Board does not meet during July and August. |
Friends of the JCFL Corner
Find your perfect beach read - at an amazing price! Plus, you'll be helping the Friends support Library programming and museum pass purchases! There are CDs, DVDs, and jigsaw puzzles, too -- and don't forget books for the kids! |
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