Best Wishes to all in 2017!

I want to begin by thanking all of you who sent me congratulations and good wishes for my upcoming move to the Jaffrey Public Library. Sadly, this will be my last newsletter, but I plan to subscribe to this newsletter myself so I can see what's happening with your library! A few people have expressed disappointment that I am leaving and concern about the future, but please remember, this has always been YOUR library, and I have always taken my cues from you. I have every confidence that you will settle for nothing less than a fantastic library for Greenfield.
My last day is January 7th but until then, you may contact me any time with your comments or questions at director@stephensonlibrary.org. ~Ms. Julie, Library Director

Teen Knitting is Tomorrow!

Join Ms. Shannon for a special knitting lesson for ages 12 - 17 on Wednesday, December 28 at 2- 4 pm in the Reading Room . Sign up is requested by calling the library or sign up on our Facebook event here. Learn the basic knit stitch from some of our Click Clack Knitters while making your own washcloth. You will need to bring a pair of Size 8 knitting needles but if it's last minute, we may have a pair you can borrow. Yarn will be provided!

Armchair Travel: Alaska!

Steve Farrar returns Wednesday, January 11 at 7 pm for a visit to Alaska! Steve will return on the second Wednesday each month with a different location so mark your calendars for February 8th and beyond.
Steve's presentations will take place in the Wensberg Room. This event is FREE and open to the public. We received outstanding reviews from his Pacific Southwest program.

This month's Book Club News

Special thanks to the volunteers who are stepping up to help keep Book Clubs going strong!
Upcoming Meetings:

PreK- Grade 1- Friday, January 13 at 3:40 pm The Kindness Quilt
Grades 2 - 4 - Friday, January 20 at 3:40 pm The Whipping Boy
Grades 4 - 5 - Friday, January 6 at 4:30 pm The Bad Beginning
Grades 5 - 7 - Wednesday, January 11 at 4:45 pm (after late bus arrives) (CALL FIRST!) Miss Peregrines's Home for Peculiar Children
Adults - Wednesday, January 18 at Noon Summerlong
Adults - Wednesday, January 25 at 7 pm My Sister's Keeper

Good luck to Aaron!

Aaron and I are sharing our "Last day."

Now for the really sad for us, but oh so wonderful news that Aaron Spear will be leaving the library world for a full-time job, with his last day being January 7th. Ms. Julie, Roger and Ms. Eileen are all so grateful for all he has done here at the library. Aaron has willingly jumped on our sometimes speeding train of change, embracing any task from moving bookcases to cataloguing to 3D printing -- and always with a smile! I know we will all miss his warm greetings and easy manner. Please be sure to stop by and wish him well!

We are still listing both Aaron's and Ms. Julie's book clubs, as well as chess club, but please call the library as these events may need to be canceled or postponed, pending staffing changes.

Weekly programs

Tuesday - 3 pm - Writers' Group in the Wensberg Room
Wednesday - 11 am - Storytime with Ms. Eileen
Wednesday- 6- 8 pm Greenfield Watercolor Collaborative (New members welcome!)
Thursday - 3:30 pm - Click Clack Knitters in the Reading Room
Thursday - 4:30 pm - Makers Club for all ages - Lego building, 3D Doodler Pens, and more
Friday - 3:30 pm (alternating) - Chess Club Ages 8 and up - Call first!
Friday - 3 - 5 pm - Adult Coloring

We will close EARLY on Saturday, December 31 for New Year's Eve at 2 pm.
We wish you all a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season with your families and friends.