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Athol Library News December 2018
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The Library will be closed Monday & Tuesday, December 24 & 25, and Tuesday, January 1 We are closing early Monday, December 31, at 5:00pm
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Community Christmas Tree Lighting FestivalSaturday, December 8, Community Center, 5 β 8 pm Enjoy the tree lighting at 5 pm or drop by for family fun until 8 pm. Drop by our booth and make candy cane ornaments and snowflakes. Plus we will have free books for kids.
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π Holiday Celebration! οΈπΆοΈπΌ Saturday, December 15, 1:00 - 3:00pm Join us for hot cocoa and cookies and listen to The Sweet Adelines sing carols. Fun for the whole family, including holiday crafts for kids.
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December Activities at the Athol Library Storytime-Little Renaissance Kids - Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 IT Club - Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30pm Teen Holiday Crafts - Thursday, December 20, 4:00pm ABC Garden Group - Thursday, December 6, 6:30 pm Book Club - Wednesday, December 12 - ask for details What the Craft! - Wednesday, December 5, 4:00-5:30 pm Tech Help - Drop In or By Appointment
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Little Renaissance Kids Geared to Kids 2-5 Years π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Tuesdays, December 4th & 11th @ 10:30 - 11:30am Join us for a story time where weβll read one story together, then spend the rest of the time independently exploring weekly topics and active play. December 4: Play β Restaurant December 11: Seasonally related program
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It Club! Geared to Kids Kindergarten to 6th Grade π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Tuesdays, December 4th & 11th @ 3:30 - 4:30pm Kids are invited to join us afterschool for a program that does βitβ all- from science and technology to art and exploration. Each It Club is a new adventure and we encourage you to bring a friend. Snacks provided. December 4: Around the World December 11: Happy Birthday
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Holiday Gift Crafts Thursday, December 20, 4:00pm Join Miss Denise in making ornaments, decorating cookies, and painting candle holder jars! All 6th-12th Graders are welcome to attend.
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ABC Garden Group Thursday, December 6, 6:30 - 8:30pm Holiday Party Our December meeting will be a "Christmas treats" party! Members are encouraged to bring their favorite Christmas treat or finger food. This is our final gathering of the year to review our gardening triumphs and tragedies and talk about our plans for the new year. Everyone is welcome; just bring your favorite Christmas treat or finger food and join the fun!
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The tea girl of Hummingbird Lane : a novel
by Lisa See
Explores the lives of a Chinese mother and her daughter, who has been adopted by an American couple, tracing the very different cultural factors that compel them to consume a rare native tea that has shaped their family's destiny for generations. Simultaneous.
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What the Craft! Wednesday, December 5, 4:00-5:30pm Join us to make an etched mug filled with hot cocoa, marshmallows, candy canes and a gift bag! Sign up at the front desk to reserve your spot as space is limited!
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We are still looking for a Yoga instructor. Let us know if you'd like to share your gift, or if you know someone that might π
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The immeasurable world : journeys in desert places
by William Atkins
The author of The Moor recounts his travels through eight of the world's most extreme deserts, including the Gobi Desert and the Great Victoria Desert, in a literary tribute to their cultural relevance and timeless, forbidding allure
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Lands of lost borders : a journey on the Silk Road
by Kate Harris
An Oxford-trained scientist and award-winning writer presents an evocative travelogue and memoir of her journey by bicycle along the Silk Road and how it became synonymous with humanity's exploration of boundaries. A first book. 75,000 first printing.
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Maeve in America : essays by a girl from somewhere else
by Maeve Higgins
A collection of essays from an Irish memoirist, comedian and popular podcaster reflects on her life after moving from the Emerald Isle to New York City and discusses the plagues of over-politeness and expensive clothing. Original.
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Contact your librarian for more great books! Sign up for other newsletters and monthly book lists on different topics and genres sent right to your inbox!
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Thank you Athol Library Members! π
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Introducing Pronunciator New to the eLibrary page is Pronunciator, a language-learning program free to Library Network members. Youβll find 87 languages! Travelers and early learners (3 to 12) will appreciate that it helps with pronunciation and has a wide range of vocabulary topics with pictures clearly showing the meaning. In addition, Pronunciator offers live, teacher-led conversation classes for all levels and all ages, a feature not offered by Mango, also available on the eLibrary page. Other neat features include learning through the hits of major recording artists, interactive full-length feature films, city tours, virtual conversations, and words on the street.
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