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May 17 is our last Saturday open until September 6!
May is flying, and summer is right around the corner! This is a heads up that we'll be closed Saturdays for June, July and August. |
Memorial Day
We will be closed on Saturday, May 24 and Monday, May 26 in honor of Memorial Day. |
1st Place Winner Ann Segalla for "Carnival" |
2nd Place Winner Mary Carroll for "Taylor Swift Concert" |
3rd Place Winner (Tie) Hope Geraghty for "Wild Peeps/Wild Kratz" |
3rd Place Winner (Tie) Julia Cheverie for "House at Pooh Corner" |
Our Library Goose has a Name!
Thanks so much for your suggestions - we received 32 different names! Our vote landed us a true winner, so we are pleased to introduce Lucy! Congratulations to Reese McGinn, who has won the prize! |
Congratulations to the Hanover High School Class of 2025!!
Lucy Goose is so excited for your future! She joins the staff of the John Curtis Free Library in wishing you the very best as you go forward! |
Lego Days (ages 4 and up)
Tuesday Afternoons at 4:00 pm Build with Lego for an hour (bricks provided). Finished creations may be put on display in the children's room. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Toddler Time (18-35 months)
Wednesday Mornings at 10:15 am Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Read to a Dog (all ages)
Saturday, May 17 at 11:00 am Spider and Trouble, the Chihuahua therapy dogs, will be at the library. Children may read to them or just visit with them. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Picture Book Time (3&4 years)
Monday Mornings at 10:15 am Listen to a picture book, then do a simple craft. Three-and-four-year-olds are generally not accompanied by caregivers. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Patty-Cake Storytime (babies)
Monday Mornings 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. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Children's Yoga Class (3-6 years) Monday Mornings at 11:00 am
Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! 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. |
Chess Club for Kids (6+ years)
Monday, May 19 at 6:00 pm Doug Southall leads a chess club for children age six and older, approximately every two weeks. Each meeting will begin with a brief lesson on some aspect of the game, followed by free play. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
Summer Reading is Coming~~
Keep an eye on our calendar. The Theme is "Level Up at Your Library!" We've got great stuff planned! |
VIRTUAL: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Recommendations with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe
Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 pm Love Speculative Fiction, SciFi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews. You can sign up for one session or for all! We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 pm Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/ Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. You can sign up for one session or for all! Image credit: Graphics by Waffley Cute Designs Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Q&A with Romance and Mystery Writer Olivia Waite
Monday, May 19 at 7:00 pm We cannot wait for her latest book, "Murder by Memory", the first in the Dorothy Gentleman sci-fi mystery series! Bring your questions as this is going to be a rapid fire, AMA (ask me anything) Q&A! Olivia Waite writes queer historical romance, fantasy, science fiction, and essays. She is the romance fiction columnist for the New York Times Book Review. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Cookbook Club Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 pm Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month. Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! For more information, contact Jo-Anne Johnson at jjohnson@hanover.ocln.org or call 781-826-2972. |
VIRTUAL: Q&A with Romance Author Nalini Singh, "Archangel's Ascension" Wednesday, May 28 at 7:00 pm We're so excited to chat with blockbuster romance author, Nalini Singh, on her most recent Guild Hunter Series book "Archangel's Ascension"! There will be spoilers, so come prepared. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
Summer Reading
Isn't just for the kids! Keep an eye on our calendar and the June issue of the newsletter for fun activities for adults, as well! |
Visit us in person for even more Spring fun! |
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