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Connections
The official newsletter connecting you to your Library
April 2016


NEW ON-LINE RESOURCES!
All you need is a library card!

 

ComicsPlus   click HERE for more info
Online collection of comics and graphic novels.  Unlimited access to over 13,000 popular and classic titles



ArtistWorks  Click HERE for more inf
Music and Art Instruction.  Unlimited access to beginning to advanced lessons for instruments, voice and physical art

Adult Programs

APRIL

Explore TechnologyTuesdays 11-1, Thursdays 5-7
This month we’ll be focusing on the Mango Languages, a fantastic online language learning resource we offer to Monson residents, but don’t let that stop you from asking other questions.  Sign-up for a session at the Circulation Desk or email Tegan.

 *NEW*  Lit & Knit, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30
Learn to knit with Joi Keller & Jean Heinold, March 29th-April 19th.  They’ll be teaching easy fingerless gloves – a quick project for beginners!  Bring your own needles (size 7 or 8) and at least 125 yards of worsted weight yarn.  This will continue as a social group every Tuesday at 10:30 when this project is complete.

Monson Parks & Recreation Department presents Yoga & Meditation with Laura Mushenko, Tuesdays, April 5th – May 24th
Eight week series, register and pay with the Monson Parks & Recreation Department, call 413-267-4105 or email mpr@monson-ma.gov.  $90 per participant.

Kid’s Yoga, ages 9-12, 4:15-5:15
All Levels Yoga, 5:45-6:45
Meditation, 7:00-7:50

Bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothes, eye cover, and anything needed to enhance your yoga experience.  Questions should be directed to Laura, http://www.lauram.org, 413-267-4105, mpr@monson-ma.gov.  Registration and payment required with Monson Parks & Recreation.

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Braided Rug Workshop with Sarah Winter, April 16, 23, 30, 10:00-12:00
Registration required for this three part workshop.  There is a small cost for materials.

Appetite for Art discussion group, Wednesday, April 20, 12:00-1:00 PM
Bring a brown bag lunch and enjoy exploring a different artist or style of art and learning how to look at and talk about art.  No experience necessary. Come ready to discuss!  This month we’ll be looking at Botanical Art.

Friends of the Monson Free Library Meeting, Wednesday, April 20th, 6:00 PM
What to support your library?  Stop on by and learn more!

Author Event: Tommy Shea, April 21st, 6:30 PM

Author event with Tommy Shea, April 21st, 6:30 PM
Just in time for baseball season, Tommy Shea unveils his new book Dingers: 101 Most Memorable Home Runs in Baseball.

Scrabble Night!  Tuesday, April 26th, 6:00 PM
Every month come by and have fun with words.

Book Group, Thursday, April 28th, 6:00 PM
Join us each month as we take a journey to “A Land Far Away.”  We’ll be reading The Seaby John Banville this month, copies available for pickup at the Library!

MAY

BAKE SALE! Saturday, May 7th, 10:00-12:00
Happy Mother’s Day!  Come to the bake sale sponsored by the Friends of the Monson Free Library.  Members of the Friends will bake many goodies.  Proceeds from the sale will benefit programs at the library including story hours.  Your support will be greatly appreciated.

Tween and Teen Programs

Stacks & Snacks Book Club, Tuesday April 12, 3:30-4:30
Snacks & book chat!  Join us as we discuss The Expatriates: Song of Sending Book One by Corinne O’Flynn.  Grades 5-7, New members welcome.  A limited number of autographed books for readers to keep are available at the library, and come for a Skype visit from Corinne on 4/12!

YOLO – Youth Offering Library Opinions, Wednesday April 13, 3:00-4:00
This month: Create Candy Roses!

Your Library, your voice, grades 7-12, all welcome.  Do you have ideas for programs or books you would like to see at the Library?  Now is your chance!  Join us, there will be snacks.  Questions? Contact Sandy.

LEGO Club, Thursday April 14, 4:30-5:30
Open to all ages – Come build with us!

YOLO Movie & Candy Sushi, Thursday April 21, 3:30-5:30
Hang out, enjoy a movie, make (and eat) delicious candy sushi!  Grades 7+

YOLO Reads, Tuesday April 26, 3:00-4:00
Book club for grades 7-12. Which pick did you read, what did you like (or not like)?  Tell each other all about it!  Read either Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older and/or Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertali.

Children's Programs

 Pre-School STORY TIME 

Every WEDNESDAY at 10:30 am. 
 
 Bounce & Rhyme Baby Time
Every FRIDAY at 10:30 am.



Our Pre-School Story Hours is NOT your grandmother's story time!
We are introducing early literacy through singing, reading, playing and hands-on activities!  
READ with Ben, Wednesdays, April 6-27, 4:30-5:30
Ben the Poodle loves it when kids read to him!  Registration required – sign up for a 4 week session.  20 minute slots available!  Reading Education Assistance Dogs is part of the Intermountain Therapy Dog Program.  Ben the Poodle and Nancy Kida generously donate their time for this special program!  Children can register to read to Ben by calling us at 267-3866, or drop by to sign-up.  Grades K-3.

LEGO Club, Thursday April 14, 4:30-5:30
Open to all ages – Come build with us!

Magic Tree House Book Club, Thursday April 28, 4:30-5:30
Explore, Read, Imagine!  Book club for grades 1-4.  We will be discussing book #3,Mummies in the Morning.  Books available at the library, new members welcome!

 Don't forget our other services:

 
-Museum Passes.  Click HERE for the complete list..
 
-"Library at Your Door" Monthly homebound delivery service for those who can not get to the library.  Call the library for more information.
 
-Books for Sale....lots of bargains!
 
-Fax, Copy, Wifi, and Printing available.

- Notary Public on staff.
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