Library Newsletter - August 2022

Library News

The Friends of the Library book donation bin is back! Bring your contributions of fiction and nonfiction books, music, and DVDs (please no VHS or textbooks) to the receptacle on the side of the library as they re-stock for their fall sale. If you have more than one bag or box, please make an appointment for one of their special drop-off days: Thursday, August 11 and Thursday August 25, 4:00-6:00 pm or Saturday, August 20, 10:00-11:30 am. To find out more, join the Friends at one of their monthly meetings!

Featured Events

Summer Concerts at MacKay Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

Literary Events throughout August

Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Treatment Programs Wednesday, August 10 at 7:00 pm

Good Grief: How to Grieve the Loss of a Pet Wednesday, August 17 at 7:00 pm

Ranji Smile: America's First Celebrity Chef and the History of Indian Cuisine in America Thursday, August 18 at 7:00 pm

Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth Thursday, August 25 at 7:00 pm

Recurring Programs

50+ Virtual Job Seekers Networking Group Every other Wednesday at 9:30 am on Zoom Virtual Knitting Circle Every other Wednesday at 6:30 pm on Zoom Intermediate English Conversation Circle In Person - Tuesdays at 1:00 pm American Sign Language Conversation Circle Zoom - Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 pm The Traveling Librarian: Norway Zoom - Tuesday, August 16 at 2:00 pm

More Library Programs!

Reading Recommendations You can find more reading recommendations from staff on our website!

Read a Book by a New England Author! Our Summer Reading Challenge has reached the halfway point – how are you doing? Tackle one of the latest tasks with these suggestions!

Book Brunch: More Summer Reads This month featured more great books for your summer reading pile – literary fiction, spy thrillers, historical fiction, family sagas, fun romances, and even a few nonfiction titles.

Kids Corner!

August Storytime Schedule Regular Storytimes end August 19!

Outdoor Explorers on Mondays Toddlers at 10 am Preschool at 11 am PJ Storytime on Tuesdays Zoom and FB Live at 7 pm

Outdoor Storytime on Fridays For Babies at 10 am  All-Ages at 11 am Construction Zone Saturday, August 6 at 10 am

Dads & Donuts Saturday, August 13 at 10 am

All About Butterflies (All Ages) Tuesday, August 2 at 10am

Fairytale Players: Three Fabulous Fables (Ages 3+) Tuesday, August 9 at 10am

Playful Engineers (Ages 6+) Tuesday, August 16 at 10am

Teen Book Reviews! This month our teen volunteers covered some classics of sci fi, true crime, and coming of age, plus a popular story about teens' mental health! Find out what these readers thought about It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini (2006), Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (1953), The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (1951), and Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954).

Library Book Groups Currently, all groups are meeting in person with a hybrid option. Be sure to register to indicate if you're joining in person or via Zoom!

Most of our book groups are on hiatus during the summer, but there are still chances to drop in and enjoy your favorite reading discussions! Our ever popular adult summer reading challenge is also back, so read in lots of different category for a chance to win some great prizes!

Wednesday Morning The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Wednesday, August 17 10:00 am

Mysteries Book Group We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker Wednesday, August 24 2:00 pm

Check here for updates on available library services! Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Friday-Saturday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed through October 9 MacKay is open for curbside pickup: Monday, 1-5pm Wednesday, 3-6pm Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm.