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A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR |
Revolution.
Kevin Sheehan |
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The EPL Annual Poetry Contest is Back! |
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Now available for all ages!
The Everett Public Libraries are excited to announce the 2026 Annual Poetry Contest! This year we are encouraging a poetic theme: 250 Years of Independence! Open to all Everett residents with an Everett Public Libraries card, submit an original poem by the April 17th deadline and you could win a cash prize, courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Everett! The Winners’ Recital and Awards Ceremony on April 28th will be a celebration for the books! |
| LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONTEST HERE
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Say "Thank You" to Library Staff |
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Did you know April 19-25th is National Library Week? And April 21st is National Library Workers Day! To celebrate our hardworking staff, we're inviting everyone to leave a note of gratitude using the form below. Let us know how the Everett Public Libraries have served you!
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| WRITE A THANK YOU NOTE
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Memories Flow Beneath It: From Valley to Quabbin - Film Screening
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Wednesday, April 15th
| 7:00 PM Parlin Meeting Room |
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Roger Hagopian, in collaboration with author and historian, J.R.Greene, presents a documentary film that traces the displacement of people and their lost way of life.
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Tuesday, April 21st
| 7:00 PM Parlin Meeting Room |
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Enjoy poetry read and written by members of the Everett community! This event is recommended for ages 16 and up. Interested in sharing a poem you wrote or reading a poem you love? Sign up online or talk to a librarian! Registration is only required to present, not to attend!
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Saturday, April 25th
| 11:30 AM Parlin Meeting Room |
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Presented by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Growers: Short on space, but still have visions of growing your own produce? Come learn all about growing in containers. Recommended for adults aged 18 and up. Registration is required.
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All April
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Stop by the children’s rooms at the Parlin and Shute branches this month to to add a poem to the Poet-Tree!
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Peter Rabbit Story Time Adventure |
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Friday, April 3rd
| 11:00 AM Parlin Children's Room |
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Join Mrs McAuliffe for a reading of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Bring your basket for an egg hunt in the courtyard after the story. Registration is required.
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Space Week Movie Matinees |
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April 21st-24th
| 12:00 PM Parlin Meeting Room |
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- Tuesday, April 21st - Space Buddies
- Wednesday, April 22nd - Home
- Thursday, April 23rd - Space Jam
- Friday, April 24th - Wall-E
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Monday, April 6th
| 10:00 AM Shute Meeting Room |
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Enjoy books, puzzles, crafts, and games with friends at our monthly senior social! |
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Tuesday, April 14th
| 3:00 PM Shute Meeting Room |
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Join us for a poetry collage event that celebrates Poetry Month by transforming recycled magazine words into a brand-new poem. For ages 14 and up. Registration is required.
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Thursday, April 23rd
| 7:00 PM Shute Meeting Room |
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To celebrate Space Week, join us for a fun, hands-on DIY program where you’ll design and paint your very own set of cosmic-themed coasters to take home. This event is for ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
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For Better or Verse - Poetry Club |
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Tuesdays, April 7th & 21st
| 5:00 PM Shute Children's Room |
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Join our Poetry Club and find a place to read, write, share poetry, and create some fun art projects to inspire more! Recommended for ages 9-13.
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Tuesday, April 21st-24th
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Shute Meeting Room |
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- Tuesday, April 21st - Muppets from Space
- Wednesday, April 22nd - Treasure Planet
- Thursday, April 23rd - Monsters vs. Aliens
- Friday, April 24th - Guardians of the Galaxy
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The Parlin and Shute Memorial Libraries host a variety of ongoing clubs for adults, teens, and children! Find more information about them and when they meet below.
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Parlin Book Group
Monday, April 27th at 6PM Parlin Memorial Library
A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr. |
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Books and Brews
Wednesday, April 29th at 6PM Night Shift Brewing (87 Santilli Hwy)
Maus I & II by Art Spiegelman |
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