Month: August 2022

Cuban Political Posters (An International Poster Exhibit) by Stephen Lewis

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

The Georgetown Peabody Library welcomes an exhibit of posters from the collection of Stephen Lewis for the month of September. More than two dozen Cuban Political Posters will be on display.

Lewis has a collection of 9,200 posters which he exhibits regularly around Massachusetts. He can be reached at lewisposters@gmail.com. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours, when community meetings or library programs are not in progress.

This project is supported in part by a grant from the Georgetown Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and by donations from: UFCW Local 1445 and SEIU Local 3.

Good Luck Haley!

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Our Circulation Librarian, Haley Hart, has accepted the position of Head of Circulation at the Winchester Public Library. Her last day in Georgetown will be on Friday, September 2. We welcome the Georgetown community to come into the library on Friday, September 2 to say their farewells and congratulate Haley on her new position.

Haley has been a crucial part of our library for the past three years. Originally hired as our Teen Librarian, Haley switched into the Circulation Librarian role back in the spring and took off running. She’s reorganized the Circulation Department, introduced some new procedures to help keep things running smoothly, and is the creator of our ‘Meet the Staff’ and ‘Staff Recommendations’ posts among the various other tasks she does at our busy Circulation Desk!

The staff, the Friends, and the Trustees all wish her the best in her new job and thank her for all that she has done.

Virtual Program: Living with Wildlife in Massachusetts

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Learn about commonly encountered wildlife such as deer, coyote, and raccoons, and their intersection with the wild and developed spaces we inhabit on Wednesday, August 24 at 11AM via Zoom. Find out best practices for maintaining bird feeders and attracting visitors. From amazing pollinators to problematic mosquitoes and ticks, we’ll introduce some incredible insects and how we impact each other. Whether you watch it from your window or your screens, you’ll learn more about how to peacefully co-exist with these unique neighbors here in the Commonwealth.

Led by Tia Pinney, a Biologist, Lead Naturalist, and educator at Mass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln. Since 1994, when she first started working at the farm, Tia has overseen efforts to maintain New England’s wildlife on our 206-acre property, managing staff and volunteers in planting projects and citizen science.

Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.

 

 

Traveling BackPack

Posted on by Cathy Dewitt

Monday, August 15- Friday, August 19 the traveling backpack will be in the children’s room.  This backpack has been traveling across the state this summer and visiting other children’s rooms.  Inside the backpack are activities, pins, and other materials.  Check out what is inside.  Leave a note or picture and share what you have been reading.  This backpack will travel on to other libraries.

Virtual Program: Hydrangeas — Which One Is Right For Me?

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

This lecture on Thursday, August 11 at 11AM via Zoom focuses on the key points that gardeners should consider before they invest in a hydrangea. With over 600 cultivars to select from, it’s easy to select a plant based on some attributes only to find that it will definitely not be the “right plant in the right place.” The seven species are identified, examples of each are provided, and their best use in the landscape is examined.

Led by Kathie Skinner, a Senior Principal Master Gardener, the past Education Coordinator and current Master Gardener Training Coordinator for the Massachusetts Master Gardner Association.

Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.

 

 

Virtual Program: Refresh Your Interview Skills

Posted on by Sarah Cognata

Receive a refresher on Monday, August 8 at 2PM via Zoom on the key skills that are required when interviewing for any job — (1) speaking confidently, (2) constructing answers to off-the-cuff questions, (3) giving and receiving feedback and (4) rehearsing. The session will include an interactive segment in which members respond to mock interview questions and receive feedback on their answers. Led by MJ Kahn, SVP of Technology at OpFocus and a seasoned Toastmasters member and leader.

Register directly on Zoom HERE. This virtual event is a collaboration between several libraries.