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A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR |
"Generation" seems to be a good word for May. Did you know that we have a seed library? Stop by a libraryand pick up some seeds to plant! Bring your kids to "Riot in the Garden". Learn from Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardensabout indoor planting! Take a "Generative Writing" workshop and discover your literary talents!
I hope the weather inspires you to get out and get to the libraries for some programs at both locations.Sherlock Holmes Day would be a great opportunity to take the youngest generations to the Shute Library. Children's floor for a scavenger hunt. Friday and Saturday, May 22nd and 23rd would not be good days, because both libraries will be closedin observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Kevin Sheehan |
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The Free Seed Library is Back! |
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Check out seeds and gardening tools from the library!
Spring is officially here and the seed libraries have returned to both the Parlin and Shute Memorial Libraries. Check out up to five packets of seeds and grow your own vegetables and flowers! Don't have the tools? You can now check those out from the library, too! The library will be around only as long as supplies last, so stop by soon and get to planting! |
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Indoor Planting with BVVG
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Saturday, May 16th
| 11:30 AM Parlin Meeting Room |
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Get hands-on with planting! Prepare your own soil, plant your own seeds, and propagate cuttings. We have dozens of seed varieties to choose from. Recommended for adults aged 18 and up. Registration is required.
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Author Event - Stephen Puleo |
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Wednesday, May 27th
| 7:00 PM Parlin Meeting Room |
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Listen to author Stephen Puleo discuss his latest work, The Great Abolitionist, in which he writes of Charles Sumner, the most influential politician fighting for abolition.
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Generative Writing Workshop |
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Saturday, May 30th
| 12:00 PM Parlin Meeting Room |
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Gabrielle Esposito helps us shake off the dust and try something new in a playful, low stakes session. Leave with fresh writing and renewed creativity. Registration open May 1st-12th. Questions? Call Kathleen at (617) 394 2300.
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Friday, May 8th
| 3:00 PM Parlin Children's Room |
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Learn about the importance of seeds and the lifecycle of plants with this creative program from Hands on Nature. Make a whimsical craft out of seeds! Appropriate for children ages 4 and up. Registration required.
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Friday, May 15th
| 2:30 PM Parlin Craft Room |
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Join special guest Jackson Gillman and get down and earthy, celebrating the joys of farming and gardening in interactive song, comedy and story. Appropriate for children of all ages.
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Friday Family Movie Night |
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Friday, May 22nd
| 3:00 PM Parlin Meeting Room |
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Break out the popcorn! Come and watch a movie with your friends and family. Free, fresh popcorn will be served.
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Monday, May 4th
| 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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Wednesdays in May
| 2:30 PM Shute Meeting Room |
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Level up your Wednesdays with our ultimate gaming hangout! Grab your friends and dive into fun Nintendo Switch and PlayStation game. Whether you're racing, battling, or teaming up for co-op fun, there's something for everyone. Recommended for ages 11 and up.
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Monday, May 4th
| 3:00 PM Shute Meeting Room |
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Break out the popcorn and watch Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales at the Shute Memorial library. Rated TVY7 (appropriate for ages 7 and up).
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Craft a Bouquet: Mother's Day |
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Friday, May 8th
| 3:00 PM Shute Children's Room |
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Celebrate the mom, grandmother, auntie, etc. in your life by giving them a one-of-a-kind bouquet of flowers made by you!
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Sherlock Holmes Day: Scavenger Hunt |
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Thursday, May 21st
| All Day Shute Children's Room |
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It is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s birthday! Use all of the skills of his most famous character to solve a mystery. Stop by the Shute Children’s Desk for your first clue. Disguises are welcome.
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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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Books and Brews (RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL)
Wednesday, May 6th at 6PM Night Shift Brewing (87 Santilli Hwy)
Maus I & II by Art Spiegelman |
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Connolly Center Book Group
Thursday, May 14th at 12PM Connolly Center Meeting Room
How to Kill a Guy in Ten Dates by Shailee Thompson |
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Parlin Book Group
Monday, May 18th at 6PM Parlin Memorial Library
The Great Abolitionist by Stephen Puleo |
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Murder/Mystery Book Group
Thursday, May 28th at 12PM Connolly Center Meeting Room
Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson |
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Books and Brews
Saturday, May 30th at 1PM The Well Coffee House (983 Broadway)
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy |
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