Lunenburg Public Library
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Pollinator and Children's Garden
The Friends of Lunenburg Library have been hard at work making our library grounds attractive and ecologically friendly. Last year, Robin Venezia and Miss Debbie (our wonderful Children's librarian)
planted a children's garden in front of the Children's library wing. This is an interactive herb garden where children (and parents) can touch and smell different herbs and flowers.
This spring, a pollinator garden has been added to the front entrance. Pollinator populations are in decline, and the library is doing its part to help nurture our bees and butterflies. This garden is full of perennials that are native to our area and also highly attractive to pollinators. The stepping stones were made by the participants in the Children's book club.
Be sure to visit these gardens throughout the summer as we add more plants and information about them.
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FREEGAL MUSIC
Coming in July, the library will be offering a new digital service FREEGAL. Freegal Music is a free music service that is provided to you by our library. Download and/or stream music on any compatible device. Browse through our vast collection of over 15+ million songs from over 200+ genres.
Check our library webpage in July for more information. Once Freegal is up on our digital services page all you will need is you library card and pin number to access their collection of music.
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Stitchcraft
Tuesdays 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to socialize while we work on knit or crochet projects. This group is open to any skill level. No registration is required. This group is drop in so come by any time.
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The local chapter for the Mass Cultural Council will be hosting an open meeting for the public to get to know more about the fantastic things they do for our community. Learn about the application process, the timeline for project funding, and more. No registration or sign-up needed, this is a drop-in meeting.
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"100 Books Bucket List" Club
**Please note: July's meeting is cancelled due to the holiday**
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Armchair Travel Book Club!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12th
6:30-7:30PM
Now you can travel the world through books and share your experiences with other readers!
Join us for our evening Armchair Travel Book Club every 2nd Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. No registration needed, all are welcome.
We will select a variety of nonfiction, fiction, and memoir titles about people in different countries of the world. Check the list here to see our upcoming title selections. In July, we will travel to China via Library of Legends by Janie Change. Copies will be available at the circulation desk.
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Virtual - Q&A With SciFi/Fantasy Author Martha Wells
THURSDAY, JULY 13th
7:00—8:00 PM
ZOOM
Science Fiction and Fantasy readers, this one is for you! We're thrilled to be in conversation with author Martha Wells - we absolutely love the "Murderbot Diaries" Series! Make sure to check out Martha's latest release, "Witch King" - "a remarkable story of power and friendship, of trust and betrayal, and of the families we choose." So, whether you've been a fan for years or you're looking for a "new to you" author, join us for this Q&A in which we get all of our burning questions answered.
This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.
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The (Not So) Young Adult Book Club SUNDAY, JULY 16th
11:00 AM - 12:00PM
At this meeting, we'll be discussing Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom (published in 2015), copies will be available to check out at the library. copies will be available to check out at the library. If you're interested in YA books and participating in this book club, please come to the meeting even if you haven't read the book!
Registration is suggested so we can plan, but not required. Registration is required if you plan on participating virtually to receive the Zoom meeting information. *Please note that the main library will not be open during the book club meeting*
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Virtual - A Visit with Romance Author (and National Park Service Seasonal Ranger) Carla Kelly
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19th
7:00—8:00 PM
Zoom
We'll be talking about Carla Kelly's early books as well as her American Historicals and her latest World War II Stories. Carla says her 4th "Unlikely" book will be out and up for discussion, too. Oh, wait, there's more! Carla is also a former seasonal ranger in the National Park Service. We hope to see romance, history, and nature buffs attend!
This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.
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Monthly Music Series Presents: "The Songs and their Stories" with
Rich Araldi
THURSDAY, JULY 20th
6:30—7:30 PM
Join for us a musical concert exploring "The Songs and their Stories" with Rich Araldi! Playing on a vibraphone, Rich will combine great songs with history, anecdotes, and humor related to the music. An experience not to be missed!
RICH ARALDI has almost fifty years of professional performing and teaching experience (over 450 performances last year alone!) He has a deep well of experiences, anecdotes, and insights to draw from. Visit his website for more information.
Registration is encouraged to help with room setup, but is not required.
This concert is sponsored in part by funding for The Lunenburg Public Library Monthly Music Series, supported by North End Subaru.
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Vision Boards with Laura Klain
TUESDAY, JULY 25th
6:00—8:00 PM
Find your voice by creating a custom vision board!
Certified life coach, Laura Klain from Bud to Blossom Life Design will be joining us to explain how to turn your personal ideas into a physical manifestation of your goals. All materials for the workshop will be supplied. Open to ages 16+. Registration required.
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"100 Books Bucket List" Club
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1st
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Join us for a morning book club for adults at the Library!
Our inspiration for this book club is a "100 Books Bucket List" scratch-off poster. We'll use the poster to choose our next title every month by drawing a number and scratching off that space to reveal our read. Titles range from epic classics, to short stories, and modern masterpieces both fiction and nonfiction. Challenge yourself with some books you may have never thought to read before, or revisit an old favorite to discuss with our group.
For August, we're reading square #85: The Secret History by Donna Tartt.
No registration is required, and participation can vary month-to-month. We will meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00 am in the Library conference room.
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"Our Cosmic Canvas" Astrophotography Talk and Exhibit
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1st
6:00—7:30 PM
“Astrophotography – a walk through a most rewarding and frustrating hobby”
Talk and August Exhibit with Kevin Boucher from Aldrich Astronomical Society! Aldrich members will give a talk discussing how astronomy pictures such as Galaxies, Nebula, and other night sky targets are taken. We will also discuss all the obstacles that need to be overcome to create these beautiful pictures. Aldrich members will also share their own personal journey in the hobby they love.
The exhibit will be available for viewing in the Wallace Community Room for the whole month of August!
The Our Cosmic Canvas exhibit includes all types of astrophotography from Nightscape composites to planetary images to Deep Sky wonders such as nebula and galaxies. All pictures taken in central Massachusetts by Aldrich Astrophotographers from mostly their backyards. Come see the amazing pictures possible today that only 50 years ago professional astronomers with the best telescopes in the world could only dream about.
Registration is encouraged to help with room setup, but is not required.
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Armchair Travel Book Club!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9th
6:30-7:30PM
Now you can travel the world through books and share your experiences with other readers!
Join us for our evening Armchair Travel Book Club every 2nd Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. No registration needed, all are welcome.
We will select a variety of nonfiction, fiction, and memoir titles about people in different countries of the world. Check the list here to see our upcoming title selections. In August, we will travel to Mexico via Velvet was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Copies will be available at the circulation desk.
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Virtual - Zero Waste Kids: Birthdays, Lunches, and More with Sarah Robertson-Barnes
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16th
7:00—8:00 PM
Zoom
Join us for a Zoom presentation with Sarah Robertson-Barnes! We'll dig into practical tips to make your children's birthday parties and school lunches eco-friendly and low waste. We'll also be discussing how kids, families, and communities can be more sustainable as some towns/cities/states move towards free lunches for all. All ages are welcome!
Sarah Robertson-Barnes, founder of the Sustainable in the Suburbs blog, is a freelance writer, educator, and consultant.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library, and presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library, the Ashland Sustainability Committee, and GreenUp Ashland.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK.
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Summer Puzzle Swap!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19th
10:00 AM—2:00 PM
The always popular puzzle swap is coming back this summer!
Starting on Monday August 7th, you can exchange your completed jigsaw puzzles for swap vouchers. Bring your puzzle donations to the front desk and ask for swap voucher tickets in return. Don't lose those tickets because they can be exchanged for new-to-you puzzles on the day of the swap! Stop by anytime during the Library open hours on Saturday August 19th to shop the selection of donated puzzles. Our past swaps have had over 300 puzzles to pick from!
A great way to get completed puzzles out of your house and try something new for free. Puzzles can range in size and difficulty from toddler wooden block shapes to 2000+ piece complexities. You never know what you could find, but there's something for everyone at the puzzle swap!
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Monthly Music Series Presents: Hungrytown
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23rd
6:30—7:30 PM
Join us for a live concert with the folk duo Hungrytown!
After more than 15 years of world-wide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson--otherwise known as the folk duo HUNGRYTOWN--have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting: “It’s great to hear an act eschew sentimentality in favor of honesty and to prove that you don’t have to go raiding the memory of others to find the stuff that really good songs are made of,” writes Jedd Beaudoin of Popmatters. Lyricist Rebecca Hall is credited with compositions “that sound as timeless as any traditional songs” (Northern Sky, UK) while producer/multi-instrumentalist/husband Ken Anderson is lauded for his “remarkable affinity for instrumental embellishment” (No Depression) and for crafting Hungrytown’s “gorgeous vocal harmonies” (Folk and Roots, UK). Visit their website to learn more.
Registration is encouraged to help with room setup, but is not required.
This concert is sponsored in part by funding for The Lunenburg Public Library Monthly Music Series, supported by North End Subaru.
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Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 8:00
Friday 2:00 - 6:00
Saturday 10:00 - 2:00
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