These volunteers donated their time and talents at the ACL over the month of September. Next time you see one of them around town, give them a big ol’ hearty THANKS! AnnaMaria Abernathy, Debbie Bowen, Johanne Campbell, Susan Cassidy, Nancy Caulfield, Ellen Chu, Yanyan “Sylvia” Cui, Michele Davis, Barb Day, Carol Gladden, Diana Fisher Gomberg,… Continue reading Many Thanks to Our September ACL Shift Volunteers
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Newton Reads…And Auburndale Reads, Too The Beginning of Everything Discussion at the ACL
The ACL is excited about the citywide Newton Reads program being sponsored by the Newton Free Library in October. The goal of Newton Reads is to promote good mental health through community connection, shared information, and discussion. The Newton Free Library has a terrific array of events listed for the program on their Newton Reads… Continue reading Newton Reads…And Auburndale Reads, Too The Beginning of Everything Discussion at the ACL
Thanking Our ACL Gardeners
The ACL grounds are looking gorgeous, as usual, thanks to the tireless efforts of our gardening volunteers. They have continued working diligently, right into the fall season. (Last week, a volunteer was spotted watering the grounds in the evening using a flashlight–these folks are dedicated!) Many thanks to these volunteer who help our ACL gardens… Continue reading Thanking Our ACL Gardeners
Knit-A-Long Club Saturday Sept 27th 10:30 – 11:45 am
Our beloved Saturday Knit-A-Long Club meets this week. The club meets on the second and fourth Saturday of the month… Knitting guru Judy Castaldi will be on hand to help knitters with projects, troubleshoot, or even teach you how to knit from scratch! Anyone who enjoys knitting or would like to learn how to… Continue reading Knit-A-Long Club Saturday Sept 27th 10:30 – 11:45 am
It’s BACK: Lego Club! Tuesdays 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Legos are like a retro version of Minecraft… The Lego Club was one of our original ACL activities and there has been a renewed interest by one of our patrons and her brood, so it’s ON. Bring the kids by to play with our enormous pile of Legos while you sit on the periphery and… Continue reading It’s BACK: Lego Club! Tuesdays 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Saturday September 27! Dr Seuss Drop-In Crafting Party from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
The ACL Teens and the Girl Scouts are combining to bring us a fun-filled gathering to celebrate one of our favorite authors. We’ll have Dr. Seuss inspired crafts, face painting, read-alouds, and some snacks. Drop by and join the fun!
Fall Schedule…Open For Business
We take a lot of time to rejuvenate during the late summer, so we try to keep fully staffed during some of our fall holidays. We will be OPEN on Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and the Saturday of Columbus Day weekend.
Calling Our ACL Teen Volunteers! Fall Planning Meeting, Saturday September 20th at 11:00 am
Are you a teen who loves books or libraries? Do you have a youth living at home who would like to become involved in super-local, low-key community service? We have a mighty crew of teens (and NEAR-teens, “tweens” are swell) who help us plan and run activities at the library. We’re having an informal planning… Continue reading Calling Our ACL Teen Volunteers! Fall Planning Meeting, Saturday September 20th at 11:00 am
We’re Famous: Read About Us in the Tab!
In honor of our 5th year of operations at the ACL, the Newton Tab ran a profile about the library this past week. We love sharing our story with folks around town. Check out the article here: http://newton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140911/NEWS/140918733. You’ll see some familiar faces!
Knit-A-Long Club Returns, September 13th from 10:30 – 11:45 am
Our beloved Saturday Knit-A-Long Club makes its triumphant seasonal return this week. The club meets on the second and fourth Saturday of the month… Knitting guru Judy Castaldi will be on hand to help knitters with projects, troubleshoot, or even teach you how to knit from scratch! Anyone who enjoysknitting or would like to… Continue reading Knit-A-Long Club Returns, September 13th from 10:30 – 11:45 am