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Holbrook Public Library - April 2024
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Hello!
We have so many exciting things coming to the Library this month! From our First "Prom Swap", the viewing party for the last Solar Eclipse in the contiguous United States until August of 2044 (!), an April vacation week filled with activities & special guests to our Tortured Poets Department Listening Party, Book Clubs, Movie matinees, and more, there is always something to discover at the Holbrook Public Library!
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Monday April 8 3pm-4pm
Join us for this special event at HPL! Monday, April 8th, we will be opening up to host a viewing of the near-total solar eclipse!! Don't miss this opportunity, as the next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States won't happen until Aug. 23, 2044!
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The Tortured Poets Department Listening Party Friday April 19 11am-1pm Taylor Swift is releasing "The Tortured Poets Department" just in time for National Poetry Month! Join us on her new album launch day, April 19th, as we listen to the album together, create blackout poetry, make friendship bracelets, and take plenty of pictures with our photo opportunities! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Wee Wear The Crowns Tuesday April 16 at 11am
Join Wee The People for a kid-powered workshop celebrating Black identity, Black experience, and unapologetic Black JOY. Kids will explore the life and work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the world-famous artist whose paintings crowned Black American heroes as kings — musicians, athletes, writers, and revolutionaries. Kids will then dive into their own art-making with Identity Crowns, a collage activity for all ages designed to elevate our culture, heritage, and hopes for change in the world. This program is open to ALL families Holbrook Public Library is able to host this program through a generous grant from the Holbrook Cultural Council, a local agency, funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a State Agency.
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Youth Services Programs and Events
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Hedgehog Painting for Kids with Popup Art School!Imagine painting an adorable hedgehog with the most unconventional tools! We'll be repurposing bubble wrap to give the background a fascinating texture, and a simple plastic fork will be our secret weapon for creating those spiky quills. Join Pop up Art School for a fun art adventure. Wednesday, April 17th 1PM - 2:30PM Ages 8-13 Space is limited. Registration required!
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Movie Matinee For TeensGet some laughs in as we show either Mean Girls (2004, PG-13) or Anchorman (2004, PG-13). We'll order pizza and have snacks too! Voting is happening NOW at the library so cast your vote in-person or leave a comment and we'll show the winner during April vacation week. We'll announce the winner one week before. Thursday April 18 1pm-3pm Ages 13-18. Registration recommended but not required.
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Tween Craft ClubTween Craft Club: Smush Painting for Earth Day Please join us for this month's Tween Craft on Saturday, April 13th, from 12-1PM.
We will be making smush paintings of our beautiful planet earth to celebrate Earth Day!
Kids ages 8-12 are invited to get crafty! Come hang out with us and use your creative skills as we do a new craft project each month. All materials and supplies will be provided.
Register now!
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Prom Swap Prom Swap Drop-Off Clean out your closet and make a teen’s prom dreams come true! Donate your clean formal wear and accessories to Holbrook Library's first ever Prom Swap. Donations Accepted: April 2nd - April 20th After the donation period ends, we will have a Prom Swap shopping week. Please check our separate event listing for more details. Leftover outfits and accessories will be donated to a local agency.
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Fridays at 10:30am no Storytime on Friday 4/19
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Wednesdays at 6:15pm no Storytime on 4/17
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Finding BigFoot with Ronny LeBlancSaturday April 13 at 1:30pm registration is recommended
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Handcrafted Holidays Earth Day Seed Bombs Grab & Go Seed Bomb Kit Available Friday April 19
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Adult Craft NightThursday April 11 6pm registration is required
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Upcycled Craft TimeSaturday April 20 11:30am registration is required
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PopUp Art School Adult Needle Felting Saturday April 27 at 11:30am registration is required
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Forever Young Book ClubTuesday April 30 4pm
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Silent Book ClubThursday April 25 6pm
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Community Read Book Club Wednesday April 17 2pm
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Murder in the Library Mystery Book ClubWednesday April 24 2pm
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Friends Updates The Friends of the Holbrook Public Library will be meeting on Tuesday April 30 at 6pm in the upstairs of the Library. On the agenda will be updates on the Spring Raffle Basket, upcoming fundraising activities, and planning a book donation drive. All are welcome to attend! Barbara Davis was the winner of the Spring Raffle Basket! Congratulations to Barbara! Thank you to all who participated in the raffle! The Friends are pleased to announce that they were able to raise $258 that will be used to continue their support of Library programs and events!
The Friends have recently funded a few new additions to the Library's Museum Passes Collection. The Library will be adding passes for: Salem: The Peabody Essex Museum and Salem Witch Museum). ○ Sandwich: Heritage Museums and Gardens and the Sandwich Glass Museum ○ Plymouth: Plimouth Patuxet ○ Sturbridge: Old Sturbridge Village Thank you to the Friends of the Holbrook Public Library for their continued support!
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