Here is what's happening @ ELPL

Weeks of

April 7th - April 22nd

Library is Closed Friday, April 7th. We will be open Saturday, April 8th from 9:30-4:00

ADULT & TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Advisory Board flyer

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, 4/12 @ 4:00PM


Stop by our Teen Advisory Board meeting to meet up with friends, enjoy some snacks, and help plan library programs. Help create book displays, suggest books for our collection, and more. Part of the meeting will consist of a community service component to help prepare library programs and displays. 

REGISTER HERE

Virtual Cooking Class flyer

Virtual Cooking Class:

Middle Eastern Sheet Pan Dinner

Wednesday, 4/12 @ 6:00PM


Join us on Zoom for a cooking demonstration by ASHLEY COVELLI of Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen. She will be showing us how to make:

Middle Eastern Sheet Pan Dinner

• Broiler Kebab (can be made with ground meat or vegan ground meat substitute)

• Mast-o-Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)

• Basmati Rice

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Get an Email Address

Get Started with Gmail

Friday, 4/14 @ 10:00AM


Sign up for a free Gmail email account during this introductory workshop.

Even if you already have a Gmail account, attend to learn to organize your inbox, download and attach files to email messages, and search your inbox.

Participants should be familiar with using a keyboard and mouse.

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Friday Flicks flyer

Friday Flicks - A Man Called Otto

Friday, 4/14 @ 1:00PM


Join us in the library for a showing of the movie A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks.

DROP IN!

Earth Day Water Color Workshop

Saturday, 4/22 @ 11:00AM


Join us in the library for a water color painting craft for all seasons. Jenny will take you through step by step.

For ages 12+ & Adults.

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Golden Years Behavioral Health Group

Monday, 4/24 @ 6:00 PM


Mental Health Matters!

We will be discussing mental health issues and the services that Golden Years Behavioral Health Group provides. We will talk about the ways to access services as well as explore what services might be the best fit for you or your loved ones.

Bring your questions! No Registration required

Adult Book Group

Friday, 4/28 @ 11:00AM


Join us for a discussion of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.

Books can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.

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CHILDREN PROGRAMS

April Storytime Registration



Preschool (Ages 3-6) Monday 4/10 & 4/24 @ 1:00 

Littles (Birth- & up) Tuesday 4/11 & 4/25 @ 10:30 

TikeTime (2-4) Wednesday 4/12 @ 10:30

LEGO Saturday - All Ages

Saturday, 4/8 @ 10:00-2:00


Have fun with a LEGO challenge or make your own creation.


LEGO is open to all ages with adult supervision.

DROP IN!

Read to Cassie

Monday, 4/10 @ 4:30-5:30


Beginning and reluctant readers gain reading confidence when they practice their skills with Cassie, a Certified Therapy Dog.

Please register in advance for a 10-minute reading slot.

 

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Origami - Grades K-3

Wednesday, 4/12 @ 4:30


Learn the ancient Japanese art of origami (paper folding) with Julie Shih and create a bunny bookmark.

This program is for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Adults are welcome to stay and join in the fun.

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Preschool Art Time Ages 3-6

Thursday, 4/13 @ 10:30


Enjoy a story and then have fun creating a special art project.

Please note, we might get messy so dress appropriately.

This program is for children ages 3-6.

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Board Games Saturday All Ages

Saturday, 4/15 @ 10:00-2:00


Play a favorite game or try a new one.

We will have a variety of games available.

Stop by anytime between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.

All ages are welcome with adult supervision.

DROP IN!


Drop in Playgroup - Ages 2-5

Tuesday, 4/18 @10:30


Have fun with toys, manipulatives, activities, and a story.

This drop-in playgroup is geared toward children ages 2-5 along with a caregiver.

DROP IN!

Pizza & Movie Night

Wednesday, 4/19 @ 5:30


Enjoy watching Lightyear on the big screen while having a slice of pizza!

Rated PG


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Meet the Eggs Storytime - Ages 2+

Thursday, 4/20 @ 10:30


Have you met our chicken eggs? 

Enjoy a chicken-themed storytime and then go to the Children's Department to see our chicken eggs and maybe see one hatch!

This storytime is for children ages 2-5 along with a caregiver. 

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Earth Day Craft - Ages 4-7

Friday, 4/21 @ 10:00


Join us for a fun Earth Day program.

We will be reading a story, learning about Earth Day, and then decorating pots and planting flowers.  

Please register in advance as space is limited.

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Celebrate Earth Day - All Ages

Saturday, 4/22 @ 10:00-2:00


Celebrate Earth Day with us! 

Children will explore and create with activities and crafts to help encourage the 3 R's, recycle, reuse, and reduce.

All ages are welcome with adult supervision.

DROP IN!

APRIL BOOK GROUPS

Page Turners - Grade 5 +

Monday, 4/24 @ 4:30


Please read in advance, Freestyle by Gale Galligan and come enjoy activities and a craft.

Copies of this book are available to borrow from the Circulation Desk. Additionally, this title can be ordered as an audiobook or downloaded through Libby as an E-book.

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Funny Bonz - Grade 3 & 4

Tuesday, 4/25 @ 4:30


Please read in advance, Tater Tales: The Greatest in the World! by Ben Clanton and come enjoy activities and a craft.

Books are available to borrow from the Circulation Desk.

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Book Buzz - NEW AGES

Kindergarten - 2nd

Wednesday, 4/26 @ 4:30


Please read in advance, Snappsy The Alligator by Julie Falatko and join us for crafts, games and fun.

Books are available to borrow from the Circulation Desk.

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PATHWAY FOR PARENTS CHILDREN PROGRAMS

These programs are sponsored by Pathways for Parents and funded by the

 Coordinated Family and Community Engagement Grant through the

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 

Newbies Birth - 15 months

Friday, 4/14 & 4/28 @ 9:45


Participants in this group will receive developmental milestone information, ways to engage in floor time play, resources, and opportunities to connect with other caregivers of children this age. Registered participants will be signing up for 2 sessions.

REGISTER HERE

Grow Play Learn Birth - 5 yrs

Friday, 4/14 & 4/28 @ 10:30


This group will include a storytime curriculum, fun play activities, and the Ages and Stages Questionnaire. Registered participants will be signing up for 2 sessions.

REGISTER HERE

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