Category: happenings at the library

We’re dragging out the giant pile of Legos for a special vacation week gathering.  We’ll have some lollipops and some fun and simple Lego challenges for the kids. LEGOfest at the ACL! Tuesday April 21 at 1:30 pm The two minute build The ‘one color’ build The 30 piece build Show off your mad Lego… Continue reading Vacation Week ACL LegoFEST! Tuesday, April 21 at 1:30 pm

The library is a GREAT place to bring your kids over the upcoming school vacation week.  Wander around our lovely village square, enjoy our local shops, grab a snack, and then mosey over to stock up on your spring selection of books.  We’ll have our usual activities on tap: Magic Club — Saturdays at 11… Continue reading April School Vacation Week at the ACL

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.  All ages and skill levels are welcome.  Upcoming dates: April 11 (in the Children’s Room) April 25 May 9

The ACLBookClub Is Back!  Atticus Finch, Scout, “Boo” Radley, and the Auburndale Community Library invite you to join our lively book club discussion of “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. Date: Saturday, May 16th Time:  10:30 am – Noon The ACL Book Club: Bring your coffee, we’ll supply the donuts! ​ Books are available… Continue reading Introducing…The ACL Book Club: Gathering To Discuss To Kill a Mockingbird on Saturday May 16th 10:30 am – Noon

The ACL is once again proud to participate in Newton Open Studios this year.  We will be hosting six local artists: ~ Audree Dyson (jewelry) ~ Christie Allan-Piper (painting) ~ Christina Beck (pastel & pencil) ~ Claire Gerard (mixed media) ~ Mindy Scharlin (mosaics) ~ Yulia Shulman (polymer clay jewelry) ~ ​Look for the red… Continue reading Newton Open Studios Saturday & Sunday April 11 & 12 from 11 am – 5 pm

Our third speaker, in the Auburndale Community Library Garden Series, Peter Hinrichs, will help us understand how to use storm water in our garden, and also help us to find balance between our designed and natural environment. As a landscape designer, educator, horticulturist, and builder, Peter helps people to understand the value of well designed… Continue reading Monday April 6 at 7:30 PM – Rain Gardens, and Balance in our Garden

Getting tired of snow?  Ready to think Spring? We have the perfect solution: come to the Auburndale Community Library Garden Club Speaker Series on March 23rd, at 7:30 PM.  Ashley Davidoff will reflect on his artistic interests in his garden. ​Ashley’s front walk Ask questions, learn about gardening in Newton, enjoy refreshments, and greet other… Continue reading ACL Garden Club Speaker Series: Monday, March 23rd at 7:30 pm “Unified Garden” ~ Ashley Davidoff

Getting tired of snow?  Ready to think Spring? We have the perfect solution: come to the first in the Auburndale Community Library Garden Club Speaker Series on March 9th, at 7:30 PM.  Charlie Radoslovich will share with us his model of urban farming based on the SPIN (small plot intensive) growing practices.  As a horticulturalist… Continue reading ACL Garden Club Speaker Series: Monday, March 9th at 7:30 pm Integrating Edibles in Healthy Soil ~ Charlie Radoslovich