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Spring has sprung - finally!!
And things are hopping at the Library! Everything from Space Week to Peep Dioramas ;-> We decided to try to change things up this month to help make the newsletter a bit more readable. We'll be sending them bi-monthly; let us know what you think! |
Peep Diorama Contest Month!!
Pick up your free package of peeps (one per entry while supplies last) starting Monday, April 7. Design a diorama using your peeps -- book, TV, or movie themed, please ;-> Then bring your Diorama to the Library before April 25. Prizes will be awarded! Judging will take place April 30 in three categories: kids, teens, and adults! |
Looking Ahead!! You Can Learn the Ukulele!!
Join us on April 23 starting at 4:30 - ages 8 through adults!! Please check our calendar for age-appropriate sessions. By the way, did you know we have a ukulele that you can check out?! This is sure to fill up fast! Please register on our calendar - space is limited!! |
Toddler Time
Wednesday mornings, April 2 and 9 at 10:15 am Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver. Spring story time session ends April 16. Drop-in; no registration needed. |
Children's Spanish class
Wednesday afternoons, April 2 and 9 at 4:00 pm Spanish class for children age four to six years. This program is full; please watch our calendar for future events. |
Story Time for 3- and 4-year-olds Monday mornings, April 7 and 14 at 10:15 am Picture books, big books, flannel board stories, rhymes with movement, and more. Caregivers generally do not accompany children. Spring story time session ends April 16. Drop-in; no registration needed. |
Patty-Cake for Babies Monday mornings, April 7 and 14 at 11:00 am Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, big books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver. Spring story time session ends April 16. Drop-in; no registration needed. |
Children's Yoga Class
Monday mornings, April 7 and 14 at 11:00 pm Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls... We'll bark in downward dog, meow in cat pose and roar in lion pose while we take a yoga journey that you and your child will never forget! This fun class provides a beautiful bonding experience between the adult and child. Each class is 45 minutes. The class is geared toward children ages three to six years, but all ages are welcome to participate. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Drop-in; no registration needed. |
Lego Days
Tuesday Afternoons, April 1 and 8 at 4:00 pm Have fun and build with Lego for an hour (bricks provided). Finished creations may be put on display in the children's room. For age four years and older. Drop-in; no registration needed. |
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Creating Social and Emotional Wellness for our Children
Tuesday, April 8, 6:00 pm
Why it's important to have social and emotional discussions at home, including current statistics on depression and anxiety in children and adolescents. Please see our calendar for more information.
Drop in; no registration required.
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VIRTUAL: Nature Travel to Canada
Tuesday, April 1 at 2:00 pm Bill Gette has led five organized natural history travel adventures to Manitoba, Canada. His itineraries included visits to beautiful areas in the southern part of the province and to the province’s far northern port of Churchill. During this trip, he and his participants visited the Oak Hammock Marsh located a short distance north of Winnipeg; the small village of Pinawa near the Ontario border; the Delta Beach area on Lake Manitoba; and Riding Mountain National Park. In Churchill, located on Hudson Bay, Bill explored the vast tundra looking for nesting birds and other wildlife. Bill will share his photographs of nesting songbirds (Yellow-headed Blackbird, Black-and-white Warbler, Red-eyed Vireo, Sedge Wren); shorebirds (Upland Sandpiper, Wilson’s Snipe, Red-necked Phalarope, Short-billed Dowitcher, Hudsonian Godwit); mammals (Red Fox, Black Bear, Beluga Whale); and beautiful wildflowers. Gette, who has been leading travel programs for Mass Audubon since 1986, is the retired Director of the Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Marie Benedict
Wednesday, April 2 at 7:00 pm Bestselling author Marie Benedict will discuss her new historical fiction mystery, The Queens of Crime, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts." Marie Benedict is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of Crime, The Mitford Affair, Her Hidden Genius, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, The Only Woman in the Room, Lady Clementine, Carnegie's Maid, The Other Einstein, and with Victoria Christopher Murray, the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian and the Target Book of the Year The First Ladies. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family. About Author Hour in Massachusetts: "Author Hour in Massachusetts" is a series of virtual author talks this spring featuring some of the publishing industry's top trending writers. These webinars -- held from 7pm (ET) to 8pm (ET), Monday through Thursday -- are free and open to all. This series, which runs through June 20, 2025, is being promoted by more than 50 public libraries in Massachusetts. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Local Farms in Massachusetts - Produce, Meats, and Dairy, Oh My!
Monday, April 7 at 7:00 pm Join the growing number of people who are buying their produce, meats, and dairy products from local farms! Not only are they fresher and organic, supporting our local farms creates a more sustainable eco-system. Sure, you might not get raspberries in December, but when you get them in August, they will be the best tasting raspberries you could ever have! This panel of farmers will help us understand the benefits of shopping locally grown AND give us suggestions for reputable growers in our area. Hope you can join us for this important discussion as climate change affects the way we live our daily lives. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Behind the Headlines - Bird Flu
Monday, April 7 at 7:00 pm Dr. Catherine (“Katie”) Brown is the Massachusetts State Epidemiologist and Public Health Veterinarian, and current President of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. She plays a key role at the state and national level in monitoring and responding to infectious disease threats, and has been involved with avian influenza for over 20 years. She will give a clear and authoritative overview of the nation's current situation and the risk that avian influenza presents. Sponsored by the Public Health Museum, in recognition of National Public Health Week, presented with support from the Tewksbury Public Library. |
VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey
Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 pm Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey monthly for 30 minutes of book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews. Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller, The Secret Stealers, which was an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice, and her debut, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris is her newly released novel from Lake Union Publishing. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family live outside Boston. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Thriller/Horror Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30 pm Not sure what to read next? Join Jody (aka @RedReadReviews) for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - every genre and interest! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books! We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves, reads voraciously, and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what she'll be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: The Intersection of Climate Action and Romance Novels: A Panel Discussion
Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 pm We are thrilled to welcome authors Nikki Payne, Tara L. Roí., and L.E. Sterling to discuss how genre fiction, specifically romance, can have an impact on Climate Action! Have you ever wondered how authors weave very important topics, such as environmental issues, into their books so that we learn about something while also enjoying a "light" read? Join us as our panelists discuss their books, research, and hopes for using their writing to have a broad impact on our thinking. Learn more about the panelists on our calendar! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Tudor Queens and Ladies in Waiting: A Discussion with Authors Nicola Clark and Jade Scott Saturday, April 12 at 10:00 am We are so excited to welcome authors Nicola Clark and Jade Scott to our virtual stage to discuss one of our favorite topics - the Tudor Queens and their Ladies in Waiting! Nicola's book, "The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens" and Jade's book, "Captive Queen: The Decrypted History of Mary, Queen of Scots" delve into the true lives of these historic women, digging into their lives in those times and the challenges of being in the Tudor monarchy. Learn more about the authors on our calendar! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: The Two Nerdy History Girls Ride Again! Monday, April 14 at 7:00 pm We have so much fun with Loretta and Susan that we have to keep bringing them back for encore performances. You know them as the Two Nerdy History Girls - authors Loretta Chase and Susan Holloway Scott were the originators of the infamous blog. We, once again, have Loretta and Susan here to answer all of our burning questions. How do they find interesting tidbits of historical lore, which libraries of the world have they visited, and how do they avoid the inescapable "rabbit hole"? We can't wait for what we know is going to be a fascinating conversation between these two friends and researchers. Learn more about the podcasters on our calendar! Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
We hope you like the new bimonthly newsletter!
Let us know your thoughts! Would you prefer separate newsletters (for example, one for children's/teen programming and one for adults)? Email us at Library@hanover.ocln.org and let us know!
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Board of Library Trustees Meeting Monday, April 7 ay 4:15 pm
Agenda is posted on the Town webpage 48 hours in advance.
MEETING INFORMATION – In-Person (John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA – Trustee Room) and Virtual (information below) Telephone: Dial one of the following phone numbers: 929-205-6099; 312-626-6799; 301-715- 8592; 346-248-7799; 669-900-6833; 253-215-8782. If you are a dial-in participant and would like to ask a question, please press *9 to enter the question queue. If you are a dial-in participant and would like to mute/unmute, please press *6 to toggle. Meeting ID: 880 7330 0181 Passcode: jcfl |
NEW!! Free Little Art Board
The Friends of the John Curtis Library, at the request of a patron, have sponsored an “art swap board” that is on the second floor of the library! The board is located on the main floor, to the right of the elevator.
Whether you like to paint, draw, or sketch, we invite you to put one of your creations up on the board and take one that you like. Please spread the word! The board is for patrons of all ages! |
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