September Newsletter 
We are open for business!
In-Library appointments are available for first-floor browsing, computer, scanner or copier/fax use. The Children's room remains closed at this time. There are boutique collections from both the YA, audio, and children's area available for browsing on the first floor. 
  
The Holds Pick-up Window remains very popular! Call us or go online to place your holds, and we'll notify you when they are ready for pick-up. Then swing on by:
Mon. 10-4
Tue., Wed., & Thur. 10-7  (we've got evenings!) 
Fri. 10-4.
Museum Passes
There are a few passes available, most museums are requiring timed tickets. Reservations can be made 21 days in advance. Paper passes can be picked up 7 days before your visit; use the instructions provided to reserve your timed ticket with the museum. Funded by the Friends.
In this issue
Author Series Online
Summer Reading Trophy
Summer Reading Recap
Hot Titles Are Back!
Book Clubs: Online
CreativeBug Database
Labor Day
The Library will be closed on Monday Sept. 7th in observance of
Labor Day.

  Tue. Sept. 9 at 7:00 Join us for author Christopher Golden 

... and also join us for author Erica Ferencik on Tue. Sept. 22 at 7:00.
 
Click on the author's name for details and to RSVP for the Zoom meeting. 
Congratulations Miles River Middle School!
They have won the 2020 Summer Reading Trophy.
Summer Reading Recap
The strangest, most remote summer reading program has drawn to a close. There were 506 eager, wonderful participants (children, teen & adult) who were awarded an array of gift certificates to local eateries plus Art Supplies Wholesale and The Bookshop of Beverly Farms. The 3 grand prize GoPro Hero 8s went to lucky readers, look for them to be the next YouTube sensations. A list of the prizes and winners is online, a hearty thanks to the Friends for funding all the awards.
We were shy of achieving the summer reading challenge of 500,000 minutes but that's OK, there's always next year. Readers logged a total of 367,500 minutes which is very respectable. Read on!
Hot Titles Are Back!
Yes, we know browsing is not as easy as it was back in January, our last Hot Titles collection was cut loose to fill holds, but since we've opened Amy has re-assembled a fresh collection of best sellers. The pdf is here, linked to the catalog. If you see one you want, we'll hold it at the window for you for just 2 days - be quick! 978-468-5577.
Book Clubs   
Wednesday Night Book Club meets Sept. 9 at 6:00 to discuss Kevin Wilson's Nothing to See Here. We do have copies in stock, give us a call 978-468-5577 or email Amy. Next up for Oct.: Maid. Ebook and eaudio are available in Overdrive. 
Literary Luncheon will meet Sept. 15 at 11:30 to discuss The Keeper of Lost Things. This title is available on Hoopla, no wait list - instant reading or listening. We'll also try to have copies in stock, email Amy. Next up for Oct.:  Book Woman of Troublesome Creek which is also on Hoopla. 
Database Spotlight
Creative Bug features online video classes on everything from crafting to fine arts, seasonal decor and style look books. Create an account using your HW Library card for unlimited access to creative learning and exploration.