Category: happenings at the library

Holiday Party ~ Saturday December 7th from 10:30 – Noon

Rainbow Loom, Hot Chocolate, Holiday Crafts, and Food Drive The November Rainbow Loom party was white hot–we’re going to go for it again, and this time whoop it up even more with a full holiday party!  We’ll have kiddie crafts for the little ones and some hot chocolate for all. We’ll also be collecting items for… Continue reading Holiday Party ~ Saturday December 7th from 10:30 – Noon

Community News: Medical Marijana Dispensary Zoning

Public Hearing  Wednesday, November 13th – 7:00 p.m. Aldermanic Chambers From Ald. Amy Sangiolo: As you may have heard or read, the City voted for a moratorium on locating medical marijuana dispensaries for 3 months while the City determines the best zoning districts would be appropriate.   Whether people are in favor of these or… Continue reading Community News: Medical Marijana Dispensary Zoning

Rainbow Loom Lovers! Loom-A-Thon 11/2 1-2:30pm

If you have an elementary school child under your roof, this likely needs no introduction… Rainbow Loom bracelets… The latest crafty rubber band craze!  Right at the ACL.  BYOL (bring your own loom) and bands, or use ours and learn from the tween pros…should be kind of epic.  This craft includes tiny rubber bands and fine… Continue reading Rainbow Loom Lovers! Loom-A-Thon 11/2 1-2:30pm

Closing early on Halloween…

Halloween Thursday (Oct 31st)…Closing Early at 5:00 pm No Magic, Japanese Clubs We’ll be whooping it up this Saturday to celebrate Halloween, but on Halloween day itself (Thursday, Oct 31), we’ll be closing early at 5 pm.  No Magic Club or Japanese Club that afternoon/evening.

ACL Survey Results

Friends, thank you to the 77 folks who filled out our online survey.  We thought it would be a good idea to see how folks feel about our operation as we embark on our 5th year of operation.  Here’s a glimpse into some of the results. Things people love about us in general: Book lending… Continue reading ACL Survey Results

Halloween Kiddie Crafts Saturday Oct 26th

Fan Favorite — TWO Sessions 10:30 – noon and 1 – 2 pm  The ACL teens will help run kiddie crafts this Saturday at the library.  Join us in the morning, in the afternoon, or both! Crafty tots at the library…join us this Saturday from 10:30 – noon or 1 – 2 pm

Calling Our ACL Teen Volunteers! Fall Planning Meeting, Saturday at 10:30 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 at 10:30 am

Knit-A-Long Club Returns this Saturday, Oct 12 from 10:30 – 11:45 am

Our beloved Saturday Knit-A-Long Club makes its triumphant seasonal return this week!  The club meets once a month on the second Saturday of the month, from October through May from 10:30 to 11:45. 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… Continue reading Knit-A-Long Club Returns this Saturday, Oct 12 from 10:30 – 11:45 am

ACL Summer Book Club–Outcasts United–July 31, 7:30pm

Newton North High School has selected this book for summer reading for all students, faculty, and staff, so we thought we’d do a community read along, too. From the Outcasts United website: Outcasts United is the story of a refugee soccer team, a remarkable woman coach and a small southern town turned upside down by the… Continue reading ACL Summer Book Club–Outcasts United–July 31, 7:30pm