Do It Yourself Bookmarks are available in the Little Room July 11 – July 22.
Category: Library
Family Board Game Night
Monday, July 11 at 6:30PM. Families are invited to play a board game at the library. Choose from a variety of board games or chess boards and settle in to have some fun. Once you have picked your game find a spot in the meeting room or children’s room.
Artist Reception – Monday, May 16 at 6PM
The Library is pleased to exhibit artist Kathleen Hartley’s work for the month of May. There will be a reception on Monday, May 16 at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.
Kathleen is a resident of Georgetown and paints local scenes of nature such as Pentucket Pond and the Georgetown-Rowley State Forest.
You can view her artist statement HERE.
Virtual Program: Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
Join Nicole McGurin from the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, May 10 at 1PM to learn about the research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for health aging.
Register HERE. This virtual Alzheimer’s Association program is being hosted by several libraries across Massachusetts.
2022 Friends Annual Appeal – Thank You
The Friends wish to express sincere gratitude to all who responded to our Annual Appeal Letter. Your generous gifts will enable us to support the myriad cultural programs and museum passes that our library provides. The following donations have been dedicated in memoriam, or in honor.
IN MEMORY OF,
Rita Wade from Gloria Swanbon
Marie Perry from Elizabeth & Mark Perry
James Winer from Sondra Winer
Norma Willard from Tom Falzareno
Catherine L’Hommedieu from Martin & Lisa Arsenault
Rita Wade from Georgetown Theatre Workshop
Sylvia Ryan from Joan Chatterton
Carl Stecher from Bonita Stecher
Rick Palardy from Terry Palardy
Alberta Holbrook from Bill Spears
Regina Persson from Dan Persson
Parishioners of St. Mary Parish from the Parish
Catherine L’Hommedieu from Linda Babeu
Ann & Ernie Kelloway from Christina St. Pierre
Louis & Carol Dispenza from Michelle Keenan
Catherine L’Hommedieu from Jim Rauseo
Wilhelmina H. Hartman from John Hartman
IN HONOR OF,
Catie Vasilenko, Graduating Class of 2022, from Jessica Vasilenko
Learning, from William Slayer
Virtual Program: Dopplehangers (MOBA)
On Monday, May 2 at 7PM, Curator in Chief Michael Frank will share this collection of efforts that capture (or try to capture) the likenesses of politicians, favorite entertainers, or historic figures. Some of these pieces have accidentally ended up portraying faces we recognize.
Register HERE. This virtual program is a collaboration between the libraries the public libraries of Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, and Methuen.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Groveland Cultural Council, a local council that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, as well as the Town of Groveland.
Beginner Book Club
Monday, May 23 at 4:00. Students in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to participate in a Beginner’s Book Club at the library. The book will be provided and read together (independent reading skills are not required). Join us for a book discussion and questions, along with jokes, riddles, and a craft! Space is limited and registration is required.
Masks are optional.
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Peeps Diorama Contest
With a shoebox and some Peeps you can recreate your favorite book, movie, or make up your own fun scene!
Materials will be available to pick up starting on Tuesday, April 19. Kids, teens, adults and families are invited to participate.
Deadline to submit is Friday, April 29. Judging will be done in 3 categories: grades K-5, grades 6-12, and family/adult.
City Nature Challenge Presentation
Join us on Wednesday, April 20 at 6:30PM for a LIVE IN-PERSON presentation by UMass Biology professor Robert Stevenson on how to participate in the worldwide citizen science bioblitz that is the City Nature Challenge 2022!
Learn how to use the iNaturalist app and how the photos you upload contribute scientific used data to help us better understand the natural world and the amazing biodiversity it contains!
You can find more information about the City Nature Challenge at these links below:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2022-boston-area
https://www.zoonewengland.org/protect/here-in-new-england/boston-area-city-nature-challenge/
Virtual Wellness Series: Save at the Supermarket!
Join us on Wednesday, April 27 at 7PM via Zoom for this informative and engaging workshop where we will learn strategies to slash our grocery bill while eating nutritiously. Get ready to feel energized with healthy nutrient rich foods and saving money! Specific action strategies, interactive game questions and recipe resources will be included.
As a registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Jill Patterson also brings her background of menu planning on a budget for school systems, consulting for grocery store chains, and being a cost conscious shopper herself.
Register on Zoom HERE. This virtual program is a collaboration between the libraries of Georgetown, Newburyport, and Rockport. This is a three part series:
- April 27: Save at the Supermarket!
- May 25: Solutions for Better Heart Health
- June 8: Eat This, Not That