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Athol Library News September 2021
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Happy Labor Day The Athol Library will be closed Monday, September 6 for the Labor Day Holiday. Enjoy your day.
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National Library Card Sign up Month September is a special month for Libraries across the nation. Come in and get a library card now. If you have misplaced yours card, come get a new one. All this is FREE! You will be amazed with the 21st century Library!
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Get inspired by Marley Dias, National Ambassador for Library Card Sign-up Month!! Marley Dias gets it done : and so can you! by Marley DiasThe young organizer of the #100blackgirlbooks campaign explores the power of activism, drawing on her personal experiences to counsel readers on how they can work together to make positive changes in their communities in the areas of literacy and diversity
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Did you know we have all these services at our Library? - Books, magazines, music, movies, audio books, Steam Kits for kids, and more can be checked out for Free!
- 3D Printing – we’ll have the printer here in October!
- Printing & copying - black & white $.10 - color $.25
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mobile Printing – send print from home & pick up here
- Programs for Adults
- Programs for Children & Teens
- Public computer use
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Click here to Learning Tools for Adults, Middle, Highschool, & Elementary educational help. Digital links will take you to sites like the Kahn Academy, World Book Encyclopedia, Homeschool E-Resource, Scholastic Kids, and more. Now is the time to prepare ourselves for Learning!
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PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28, 10:00-11:00 am. Join in the fun withstories, songs, puppets, and more to encourage development of early literacy skills and a life-long love of reading. Geared for ages 3-5.
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VIRTUAL STORYTIME Wednesdays, September 15, 22, 29, 10:30am via Teams Enjoy songs, rhymes, stories, and early literacy tips from our expert children's staff alongside other families. Grab n Go kits available the Monday prior to storytime. Quantities are limited. Geared for ages 2-5.
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CREEPERS & CRAWLERS Monday, September 20, 10:00am. Join us at the Tower Shelter at Farragut State Park for outdoor storytime and a gentle hike with the park rangers. Dress for the weather. Geared for ages 2-5.
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NATUREBRARY! Friday, September 17, 10:00am. Tower Shelter at Farragut State Park; Day Pass required, pick yours up at the library. Come learn about the natural world in the best way possible - in it!. Dress for the weather. Geared to ages 5-10.
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HOMESCHOOL LIBRATORY Thursday, September 9, 10:30am. Join other homeschool families to engage in hands on learning with collaboration, problem solving, and creative thinking. Ages 5-10.
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IMAGINATION EXPLORERS Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28, 3:30pm.Imagination Explorers is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) powered program. Join us each week as we engage in exploration, play, and discovery. Ages 5-10.
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Stay Tuned! Our In-Person Adult Programs will start up soon! Judy's working on some craft projects, we're looking at offering an adult dance class, we're searching for someone who can present a program on Birds, and more. If you would like a specific program or topic, please tell us about it. And, if you want to share your knowledge or talent with others, let us know that too.
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September is National Happy Cat Month 😸 September 8: National Hug Your Hound Day September 11 is Patriot Day, held in honor and remembrance of those who died in the September 11 attacks of 2001. This year marks the 20th anniversary of September 11.September 13: Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day September 19: International Talk Like a Pirate Day September 21 is recognized as the annual International Day of Peace. Observances range from a moment of silence at noon to events such as peace walks, concerts, and volunteering in the community ✌️ September 22 marks the start of fall! This year’s Autumnal Equinox occurs at 6:20 P.M. PT on Wednesday, September 22. At this time, there are approximately equal hours of daylight and darkness.
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