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pril showers...
We've certainly seen our share of rain this month, and the weather has definitely *not* felt spring-like. However, we know that better days are coming! By the way, now that the weather is getting nicer...one of the goals from our strategic plan was more usage of our outdoor areas. We'd love to hear what you would like to see: outdoor programming? An outdoor conversation 'nook' with furnishings? Perhaps something interactive? Let us know! |
Drop-In Craft Day
Saturday, April 19 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us and create something special!
Drop in; no registration required. |
Lego Day
Tuesday April 22 at 4:00 pm Drop by and build with Lego for an hour. Finished creations may be put on display in the children's room. For age four years and older. Drop in; no registration required. |
Ukulele Story Hour
Wednesday, April 23 at 3:00 pm Story time with ukulele accompaniment by Julie Stepanek. For children ages 3 to 7. Drop in; no registration required. |
Learn the Ukulele (ages 8-12)
Wednesday, April 23 at 4:30 pm Julie Stepanek will teach the basics of ukulele playing to children ages 8 to 12. Students will learn how to hold, tune, strum, fret, read chords and play songs. Ukuleles will be provided for all participants. |
One Up Games (for ages 8+) Friday, April 25 at 1:00 pm Open Game Play with Virtual Reality, for kids age 8 and older. |
Have a great April Vacation!
We hope you have a great week - make sure you drop by the Library and check out all of our cool programs! |
VIRTUAL: John Muir, Ansel Adams & National Parks
Thursday, April 17 at 10:30 am John Muir -- celebrated naturalist, promoter of the natural parks, and founder of The Sierra Club -- led an interesting life focused on conserving nature’s beauty. Ansel Adams is perhaps the greatest American landscape photographer. Learn and see how their lives and works intersected and overlapped at Yosemite National Park. Led by Eric J. Simon, Ph.D., a professor at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire, who leads international biology-themed travel courses and teaches online lifelong learning classes at a variety of institutions. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins
Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 pm Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Kristan Higgins, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads
Thursday, April 17 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. Please register. You can sign up for one session or for all! Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and bookstagrammer at @sometimeleelynnreads. Coming from the beautiful state of Hawaii, she is excited to continue to share her love of books and hopes to bring some new and amazing books to your radar. Image credit: Graphics by Waffley Cute Designs Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
Massachusetts Space Week!! Dinner & a Movie Night -- 2001: A Space Odyssey Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 pm
In honor of Space Week, join us for dinner and a movie - 2001: A Space Odyssey! Enjoy pizza from Hanover House of pizza and a true science fiction classic!
Please register so we know how many pizzas to order! |
Learn to Play Ukulele (for Teens and Adults)
Wednesday, April 23 at 6:30 pm Julie Stepanek will teach the basics of ukulele playing to teens and adults. Participants will learn how to hold, tune, strum, fret, read chords and play songs. Ukuleles will be provided for all participants. |
Visible Mending Workshop
Saturday, April 26 at 10:30 am It's National Mending Day!! Mending clothes is a beautiful, meditative way to extend the life of your clothing, and it makes a powerful statement about your values. We’ll explore different types of clothing repair, and you’ll learn how to get started with your very own needle and thread next time your favorite sweater or pair of jeans develops a tear or a hole. |
Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Monday, April 28 at 6:30 pm Join us for the Out of This World Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club! We meet on the last Monday of the month, and alternate between science fiction and fantasy titles. The title for April is The Book that Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence For more information, contact Virginia Johnson at 781-826-2972, or email vjohnson@hanover.ocln.org |
VIRTUAL: No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox with Author and Historian David Kruh
Monday, April 28 at 7:00 pm Take me out to the ballgame with one of our favorite speakers, David Kruh! Based on his research for his musical, David takes us to the roots of Boston baseball, when, just like today, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. We will look back at the real story behind Harry Frazee and his sale of slugger Babe Ruth. Relive the (sometimes frustrating) saga of the Boston Red Sox and their ultimately successful struggle for a World Series championship. David Kruh is a former New Yorker and a 1978 graduate of the University of Maryland. While earning his Masters in Computer Engineering at Boston University, David worked as an engineer at WRKO Radio. He is also the author of several other books, notably two on Boston's Scollay Square and Building Route 128. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Western Ireland
Tuesday, April 29 at 2:00 pm Dublin, Belfast and even Cork are big cities with lots of industries. This one-hour visit to western Ireland gives us the opportunity to experience the rural life that once dominated almost all of Ireland. Led by Gene Flynn, an Illinois native, who has taught at the College of Lake County and Harper College, and serves on the board of the Institute for Continued Learning at Roosevelt University. He frequently gives travel presentations to libraries and senior centers around the country, and has traveled to more than a dozen European countries. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
Cookbook Club
Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 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 JoAnne Johnson at 781-826-2972, or email jjohnson@hanover.ocln.org. |
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Monday, May 12 at 4:15 pm Agenda filed 48 hours in advance and is available from the Town of Hanover webpage. MEETING INFORMATION – In-Person (John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA – Trustee Room) and Virtual (information below) Meeting address: https://hanover-magov.zoom.us/j/88073300181?pwd=SFYzcDJrNE45eWVEZG1WUTJVYnBndz09 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 |
Friends of the John Curtis Free Library
The Friends are having a pause in donations for the month of April. We will accept donations of books and puzzles again beginning on May 5th. Thank you for your donations - please be sure that they are Items of good quality, that you would want to buy!
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