The library is closed today, Saturday, January 24, due to the snow.

Winter 2015 Programs!

Happy New Year! The 2015 winter schedule is now available on the blog and in the Children's Room! We have many of your favorite programs returning for another season, plus some wonderful new programs. Registration begins on Tuesday, January 20 starting at 10 a.m. in the Children's Room. Please register in person. For the full schedule click here.

Paws to Read

Tessie, our certified therapy Labradoodle,will visit the library Wednesday, January 14 and Friday, January 23 for our special Paws to Read program. Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade may sign-up to practice their reading skills with Tessie. Please visit the Children's Room to register. For more information click here.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our 2014 Story Writing Contest Winners!

1^st – 3^rd Grade

1^st Place: The Antarctic Animal Adventure by Gavin

2^nd Place: The Magic Talking Monkey by Harry

3^rd Place: The Missing Mask of Sellasville by Avonlea Jane

Honorable Mentions (in no particular order)

Back in Time by Ben

The Park by A.B.

Tara Goes to the Beach by Zayana

The Duckling Friends by Lauren

The Lost Tooth by Kassi

Charlie the Cute Little Kitten by Brooke

Rocket Saves the Day by Gian

Sunny’s Talent by Charlotte

Owlie Goes to the Shop by Addi

The Fight and the Know it All by Nicole

Surprise at the Beach by Elsa

My Birthday by Cooper

4^th – 6^th Grade

1^st Place: Mouse Cottage by Ellen

2^nd Place: Empty Hand by Meena

3^rd Place: The Perils of Time Travel by Jack

Honorable Mentions (in no particular order)

The Case of the Stolen Marshmellow by Eli

The Lost Key by Sophie

The Mysterious Man by Olivia

Many thanks to our esteemed panel of judges:

Sarah Lauderdale, Head of Reference, H-W Library

Barbara Lawrence, Ed.D., Local Author

Janet Mackay Smith, Managing Editor, Gatehouse Media New England

Helping Hands

We are still collecting non-perishable items for the Acord Food Pantry. Your donations will make a timely difference in helping local families in need. Please drop off your donations in the Children's Room shopping cart. Let's see how many times we can fill the cart before the end of December!

The Nutcracker!

Wear your favorite dance outfit to the library tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2nd at 10:30 am! The Boston Ballet School will be here to present the music and story of The Nutcracker. Families will dance together and will get to see real tutus, tunics and pointe shoes. No registration necessary.

Science is Everywhere Grant Kickoff

The library has won an important grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Beginning Monday, December 1, we will be celebrating science here with all kinds of cool displays, games to play like bingo and a scavenger hunt, newly purchased videos and books for borrowing, and the opportunity to sign up for the Winter and Spring STEM programs. View the upcoming schedule of events here and join the fun!