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DIRECTOR'S NOTE
It was great to see so many people at the Library this past month, for our Capital Campaign Kick-Off event, Friends of the Gleason Public Library book swap on Old Home Day, concerts on the lawn, and more - a wonderful start to summer! Read on below for more fun summer events for all ages, plus staff picks, Wall Street Journal online access, and more.
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LIBRARY ROOF CONSTRUCTION
Construction work to replace the Gleason Library roof continues. The Gleason remains fully open to the public during construction. Patrons should be aware that noise levels inside the Library may be elevated and that available parking is reduced. Access to one entrance at a time may sometimes be limited. Curbside pickup service is available; call 978-369-4898.
LIBRARY HOURS FOR JULY
Summer Saturday hours begin this month - the Gleason will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays in July and August. Regular Saturday hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. resume after Labor Day.
The Gleason Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
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EVERYONE
SUMMER READING 2023: FIND YOUR VOICE!
Saturday, June 17–Saturday, August 26
Stop by the Library to pick up your Book Bingo sheet! We have Bingos for all ages from Preschool to Adult. We also have a Reading Raffle with some awesome prizes for students going into grades 1-8. See our website for more details or to download your Bingo sheet at home.
HENNA ON THE LAWN
Tuesday, July 11 | 4-6 p.m.
Henna artist Mandy Roberge will be giving henna tattoos on the Library Lawn! Mandy uses fresh, natural handmade henna that is safe for all skin types and is recommended for ages 6 and up. Stop by anytime during the event. All ages are welcome. Find out more about Mandy at her website, wickedgoodhenna.com.
This event is made possible by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
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FARM ON THE GO WITH GOOD PICKIN' FARM
Monday, July 3 | 2-4 p.m.
Do you like animals? Join us on the library lawn to meet live farm animals up close, and even pet them. Animals include goats, chickens, ducks, bunnies, and guinea pigs to snuggle and love. This program is for all ages. This event will be postponed if heavy rains/thunderstorms are predicted. The library’s website and social media channels will be updated if we need to postpone due to inclement weather.
Email childrens@gleasonlibrary.org to register for your family's 30-minute time slot.
This fun event is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
JOHN HIGBY: THE YO-YO GUY
Thursday, July 20 | 4 p.m.
John Higby is the Yo-Yo Guy! See him perform his unique high-energy comedy yo-yo show, which he has performed in 26 countries from New Zealand to Japan. He also holds the world yo-yo champion title and 4 Guinness World Records! Immediately following the show, John Higby will lead a yo-yo tricks workshop. This fun event is for ages 5 and up. Registration is required as space is limited.
This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
FIND YOUR VOICE: A PARTICIPATORY MUSIC PROGRAM WITH JULIE STEPANEK
Tuesday, July 25 | 6 p.m.
Join us on the front lawn for FIND YOUR VOICE, a participatory music program with Julie Stepanek. This fun program is for all ages and features chants, call & responses, and singable songs. Please bring a blanket or low chairs to sit on. Register your family here.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
KIDS CRAFTS ON THE LAWN
Join us for crafts on the Library Lawn! For ages 4 and up. All Crafts on the Lawn will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To sign up for your family’s time slot, email Jenn at childrens@gleasonlibrary.org. In case of inclement weather, craft may be moved inside or postponed.
Block Printmaking: Friday, July 14
Decorate Your Own Dinosaur: Friday, July 28
NATURE CONNECTION STORY TIME
Thursday, July 6 | 10:30 a.m.
Join The Nature Connection as we explore plants and animals and connect with the world around us in new ways—all through nature-based stories and poems! During this monthly 45-minute program for 3–6-year-olds, we will read a seasonally appropriate story followed by a sensory engagement activity. Registration is required; please register for each session individually.
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METALSMITHING WORKSHOP FOR TEENS: COPPER BOOKMARKS
Thursday, August 3 | 6 p.m.
Design and create your own copper bookmark at this workshop led by metalsmith Heather Beck! Learn about the structure of copper, how to create drawings in metal, and how to use letter stamps to create textures and words on the bookmarks. Stamp your name or your favorite quote, or even create a beautiful landscape design! All materials will be provided. This workshop is for students going into grades 6 through 12, and registration is required as space is limited.
This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Gleason Public Library.
TEEN WEEKEND READING KIT
Friday, July 14 | 10 a.m
Grab a kit that has everything you need for a book-lover's summer weekend. Each kit will include a random YA novel for you to keep (genres and reading/maturity levels will vary), a craft or activity, a snack, a little bookish accessory, and something to sip on. Registration is required to reserve your kit, and pickup will be Friday, July 14 through Tuesday, July 17. These kits are for grades 7-12. Please email Tahleen, the Teen Services Librarian, with any questions.
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Q&A WITH SCIFI/FANTASY AUTHOR MARTHA WELLS (VIRTUAL)
Thursday, July 13 | 7 p.m.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Science Fiction and Fantasy readers, this one is for you! We're thrilled to be in conversation with author Martha Wells—we absolutely love the "Murderbot Diaries" series! Make sure to check out Martha's latest release, "Witch King" - "a remarkable story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose." So, whether you've been a fan for years or you're looking for a "new to you" author, join us for this Q&A in which we get all of our burning questions answered.
Please register for this event using this link and you'll receive the Zoom info in the confirmation and reminder emails. Make sure to check your spam folder for them; the email will be coming from ashlandprograms@minlib.net.
Presented in collaboration with the Ashland Public Library and other MA libraries, with the support of the Friends of Ashland Public Library.
THE FORGOTTEN LITERARY LIFE OF NEW ENGLAND VILLAGES (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday, July 18 | 7 p.m.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
In the decades before and after the Civil War, our rural ancestors—male and female—would compose and read aloud homegrown, handwritten literary "newspapers" full of keen verbal wit. Sometimes serious, sometimes sentimental but mostly very funny, these "newspapers" were common in villages across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont and revealed the hopes, fears, humor and surprisingly daring behavior of our forebears. Learn about these hundreds of "newspapers" and delve into examples from villages in Massachusetts. Led by Jo Radner, author of Wit and Wisdom: The Forgotten Literary Life of New England Villages, about a 19th-century village tradition of creating and performing handwritten literary newspapers.
Register directly on Zoom HERE. Sponsored by the Friends of Gleason Public Library in collaboration with the Corning Foundation and the Friends of Tewksbury Public Library.
NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program.
AT THE WEATHER STATION WITH METEOROLOGIST PAMELA GARDNER (VIRTUAL)
Wednesday, July 19 | 12 p.m.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**
Meet Pamela Gardener, on-air meteorologist for NBC10Boston/NECN! We'll be discussing how Pamela got to where she is; what it takes to be a weather person in New England, especially as a woman in STEM; and the current science around weather forecasting! Bring your questions, this is sure to be a fascinating and enlightening conversation!
Register directly on Zoom HERE.
This virtual event is a collaboration with the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and other Massachusetts libraries.
COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
Monday, July 3 | 10:30 a.m.
July: Dubliners by James Joyce
August: Silverview by John Le Carré
The Carlisle Community Book Club welcomes new members any time. Please register to receive the Zoom login information. No commitment required. You don’t even have to have read the book to go to the meetings, but you may come out of the discussion wanting to read it. Sponsored jointly by the COAHS and the Gleason Public Library.
READING POETRY ANEW
Tuesday, July 11 | 10 a.m.
Dip or dive into the pleasures of poetry. This informal course, led by Mary Zoll, will include poetry readings and reactions, discussions of the patterns and techniques used in the poems, and perhaps some intellectual understanding of the poems. This class meets one Tuesday a month. Mary Zoll has published a few poems and read a multitude of poems.
Please register to receive the Zoom invitation and poem packet by email. All are welcome!
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WALL STREET JOURNAL HOME ACCESS
The Gleason offers easy home access to the Wall Street Journal online. Click here for 72 hours of full access. Registration with your email address is required. When the 72 hours expires, click the link again to renew access - you can either save this email, or visit our Resources page and find the Wall Street Journal in our list. Other online business resources include Morningstar Investment Research Center, Value Line Investment Survey, and US Newsstream (major US newspapers)—find them all at gleasonlibrary.org/resources, or contact us at info@gleasonlibrary.org or 978-369-4898 with any questions.
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