May 2023

Lawrence

Library

15 Main St., Pepperell, MA

www.lawrencelibrary.org

978-433-0330


Monday 10 am - 8:30 pm

Tuesday 10 am - 8:30 pm

Wednesday 10 am - 8:30 pm

Thursday 10 am - 8:30 pm

Friday 10 am - 5 pm

Saturday 10 am - 2 pm

Sunday closed


Closed on Saturday, May 27th and Monday, May 29th for Memorial Day Weekend.

View our full Events Calendar

Town Meeting

Monday, May 1st (second night possible on May 8th)

7:00 pm at Nissitissit Middle School

Funding for Library hours is Article 19.


The Board of Trustees

Wednesday, May 3rd @ 7:00 pm

Monthly meeting of the library governing board. Chairman of the Board is Pen Burnham. The meeting is open to the public. Bills and payroll are signed, issues are discussed, and comments from the public are welcome.


Friends of the Library

Wednesday, May 10th @ 10:15 am

All are welcome!


Office Hours with State Senator Kennedy

Monday, May 1st, 5:30 pm

For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re presenting this collection on Kanopy that celebrates these diverse cultures and communities. To access the collection of narrative and documentary films, go to kanopy.com/category/14214.

Book Club

Wednesday, May 17th

7:00 pm


Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan

Historical Fiction

Book Club

Thursday, May 25

5:00 pm


The Water Dancer

by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Seniors

Book Club

Monday, May 8th

1:00 pm


Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman

Programs for Families & Kids

We have kids' programs (almost) every day of the week!

Programs with registration are linked on the date.


Monday

Baby/Toddler Storytime: every week @ 10:30 am


Tuesday

Pajama Storytime: May 2nd & 16th @ 6 pm

Play Dough Play Day: May 9th @ 5 pm

Read to Ronin: May 23rd @ 11 am

Spring Craft - Duct Tape Pen Tassel: May 23rd @ 5 pm

LEGO Club: May 30th @ 5 pm


Wednesday

Finger Paint Fun: May 3rd @ 10:30 am

Spring Storytime: May 10th & 24th @ 10:30 am

Read to Ronin: May 10th @ 3:30 pm

Outdoor Chalk Art : May 17th @ 10:30 am

Music & Movement: May 31st @10:30 am



Thursday

Writers' Club: May 4th @ 6 pm

Paint Night - Mother's Day Handprints: May 11th @ 6 pm

Magic Tree House Book Club: May 18th @ 6 pm

Gardening - Wheatgrass: May 25th @ 5 pm


Friday

Clay Creations: May 26th @ 1:30 pm

Call Dial a Story

Stream Sesame Street with Kanopy

Download a kids' ebook or audiobook with Libby

Check out Tumblebooks


Saturday

Birthday Bash: May 6th @ 10:30 am

Tasty Treats - Dirt Cups: May 13th @ 10:30 am

Tasty Treats - Ants on a Log: May 20th @ 10:30 am

Community Meetings


AA

Every Tuesday & Thursday at 6:00 PM

Upstairs in the History Room or outside under the tent (weather permitting).


Support Group for Parents with Special Needs Children

Thursday, May 18th @ 11:30 AM

Support group meeting for parents of children with disabilities generally meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday. All are welcome.

The library is a drop-off location for donations to PACH Outreach, our local food pantry. Non-perishable food and personal care items are much appreciated.