New to the ACL! Our monthly Storytime in Chinese is being organized by a group of moms who are native Chinese and want to promote children’s interests in reading and speaking Chinese, and learning Chinese culture and tradition. Stories, rhymes and songs will be suitable for children ages 0-5 with an adult, and will be… Continue reading Storytime in Chinese Sunday, March 6th from 9:30 -11:00 am
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Knit-A-Long Club Saturday March 5 from 10:30-11:45am
Oh, it’s a cozy time of year…knitters unite. Our ACL Knitters…join us and learn how to knit! 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 knit is welcome to come. … Continue reading Knit-A-Long Club Saturday March 5 from 10:30-11:45am
March at the ACL: Fines Amnesty
Fines amnesty month has been extended! Got an ACL book (…or two…or a bumper crop…) hanging out around your house? Drop them by the ACL during the month of February or March and we’ll erase the late fines! Yeehaw! Bring them to the front desk if we’re open, or feel free to drop them in… Continue reading March at the ACL: Fines Amnesty
Newton Serves & ACL Community Yard Sale
One perennial favorite and one new event for your spring calendars… Newton Serves will be at the library on Sunday, May 1: Sign ups and details to come–stay tuned. NEW! ACL Community Yard Sale Saturday, May 14th (Rain Date May 15th): Here’s how it will work. Anyone in the community can sign up for a spot… Continue reading Newton Serves & ACL Community Yard Sale
Many Thanks to Our February ACL Volunteers Volunteers
These volunteers donated their time and talents at the ACL over the month of February. Next time you see one of them around town, give them a big ol’ hearty THANKS! Mandy Abbatiello, AnnaMaria Abernathy, Johanne Campbell, Susan Cassidy, Nancy Caulfield, Ellen Chu, Barb Day, Joanne Dixon, Diana Fisher Gomberg, Carol Gladden, Barry Goldstein, Dana… Continue reading Many Thanks to Our February ACL Volunteers Volunteers
ACL’s Second Cookbook Book Club/Potluck: High Tea on Sunday, February 28th at 4pm
Do you like to cook and read? Come celebrate the last season of Downton Abbey with High Tea at the ACL! For the second cookbook book club, you can choose from two books so we’ll have a proper full tea! Make a savory item from Flour Too (Joanne Chang) or a sweet treat from Ready for… Continue reading ACL’s Second Cookbook Book Club/Potluck: High Tea on Sunday, February 28th at 4pm
February at the ACL: Fines Amnesty
Fines amnesty month! Got an ACL book (…or two…or a bumper crop…) hanging out around your house? Drop them by the ACL during the month of February (or even before February if you’re inspired) and we’ll erase the late fines! Yeehaw! Bring them to the front desk if we’re open, or feel free to drop… Continue reading February at the ACL: Fines Amnesty
Mucho Library Love
February Valentines aren’t even here yet, but the ACL wanted to share some lovely news about recent library love from our patrons! A local teen, Nate Streeter recently gave the ACL the loveliest gift! A hand-crafted print of our favorite little library. Nate said that he was one of our Magic kids just a few… Continue reading Mucho Library Love
ACL Annual Meeting ~ Wednesday, February 24th at 7:30 pm
Please join us for our annual ACL meeting on Wednesday, February 24th. We will review circulation statistics, programming, our budget, and general ACL operations. We will also vote on our board members. Just a time to bring everyone together once a year to discuss the state of the library and generally swoon about what a… Continue reading ACL Annual Meeting ~ Wednesday, February 24th at 7:30 pm
Storytime in Chinese Sunday, February 7th from 9:30 -11:00 am
New to the ACL! Our monthly Storytime in Chinese is being organized by a group of moms who are native Chinese and want to promote children’s interests in reading and speaking Chinese, and learning Chinese culture and tradition. Stories, rhymes and songs will be suitable for children ages 0-5 with an adult, and will… Continue reading Storytime in Chinese Sunday, February 7th from 9:30 -11:00 am