"Store" closing Friday

We celebrated a summer of reading last night and now it is time to collect your final "rockin' dollars! Cash in and out before it is too late! Our library "store" closes on Friday and Goldie, our library mascot finishes her traveling on Friday too! Did you find her this week?
Also, we have one final program to finish out a very busy summer season, the Museum of Science Traveling Programs is coming to present, Reptiles, on Thursday, August 23 at 11 am.

Ice Cream Party

Summer Reader Ice Cream Party

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

A special congratulations to all of our readers!!!

Join us for ice cream from Cherry Farm Creamery, with plenty of fun and surprises in this celebration of Summer Reading!

You will need to pre-register for this event

 and bring your Reading Log as your admission ticket.

Countdown to Kindergarten

Countdown to Kindergarten

Monday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m.
(please note later start time than originally advertised)

You've been counting down, now it's time to celebrate!

Join Michael Harvey, HWRSD Superintendent, for a pizza party and special story time family celebration. Listen to stories and engage in "kindergarten ready" activities.

Please RSVP to Lisa Cheney for this event at

www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.com or 978-468-5489

Monarch Butterflies

Monarch Butterfly Program

Saturday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m.

Become a Monarch champion! Join Dr. Charlie Hoffman, our resident expert and favorite Boston College professor, as he returns to share his expertise raising Monarchs. 

Learn how to identify, collect and care for Monarch eggs and how 
YOU can raise them at home. 

All ages welcome. No registration required.

 

Make sure to watch the Monarchs' progress in our tank in the Children's Room!

**Attention Summer Readers! Don't forget to sign up for the end of the summer Ice Cream Party that will be held on Wednesday, August 15 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. You can pre-register in the Children's Room and you will need your Reading Log as your admission ticket to the event.**

Topsfield Fair Deadline

Topsfield Fair Deadline

The deadline for the Topsfield Fair Read & Win prize is swiftly approaching!

The Read & Win prize costs 10 Rockin' Dollars, 

and you must purchase the prize no later than 
this FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2018. 

 Participants in the summer reading program may earn Rockin' Dollars to spend on various prizes, including the Topsfield Fair Read & Win prize.

The fair prize includes:

• 1 admission ticket to the Topsfield Fair (for readers 8 and over; children under 8 will NOT receive an admission ticket as they are admitted into the Fair for free)
• 1 hot dog & drink voucher to redeem at the fair
• AND 2 ride tickets!

Please note that prizes may only be purchased during store hours. Store hours are found at the bottom of your reading log. For more information please visit the Children's Room.

**Attention Summer Readers! Don't forget to sign up for the end of the summer Ice Cream Party that will be held on Wednesday, August 15 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. You can pre-register in the Children's Room and you will need your Reading Log as your admission ticket to the event.**

Scott Jameson

Scott Jameson, Magician 

Wednesday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Magic by Scott Jameson Scott presents performances that feature magic, juggling, and 

edge of your seat fun. Training in gymnastics, dance, acting, and even microchip 

programming, has helped him create shows that are uniquely his own including a 

special “Libraries Rock” fusion of music and magic! 

All ages welcome and no registration necessary. 

Star Party

Star Party

Tuesday, August 7, at 7:30

One Night, Four Planets 

All the bright ones that can be seen in early August! 

Children’s craft at 7:30 PM (Hubbell telescope craft) 

Presentation at 8:00 PM 
Observation outside with NSAAC telescopes at 8:45 PM 
Sponsored by the NSAAC. 

Best for ages 10 and up. No registration necessary.