ADULT SERVICES

• Write Letters and Swap Stationery. April is National Card & Letter Writing Month.  Stop by the Raytheon Room for some good old-fashioned letter-writing time.  Bring your unused stationery to swap, use the blank cards we’ll provide, or make your own using our supplies. One postage stamp provided to the first 20 attendees.  No registration required.  Bring your stationery donations to the event or drop them off at the Reference Desk between Saturday 4/9-Thursday 4/14. Leftover stationery will be donated, recycled, or repurposed for Library programs.  Thursday, April 14, 3-5 p.m.
• Sewing Machine. We have a beautiful new Singer M2100, just waiting for you to check it out from our Library of Things.  It’s lightweight and portable—great for sewing in smaller spaces or for taking to sewing class.  There are 63 stitch applications, all with preset stitch length and width, eliminating guesswork.  The front-loading bobbin, easy threading, and four-step buttonhole process also make it perfect for the beginner.  There’s even an app to help you along.
• 3D Printing Videos. Even though the classes are temporarily suspended, our tech maven, Tyler Kenney, has been busy producing and posting a series of excellent tutorials showing you how to print a number of fun and fascinating objects.  Look for them on our YouTube channel.  (Psst: classes could be coming back soon!)
• New Round of ESOL Discussion Groups. There are two groups, each meeting twice a month April-June, one on Tuesdays 1-2 p.m., the other on Fridays 9-10 a.m.  They are best for intermediate or advanced speakers and are limited to 10 per group.  Students will read a short story or article in class, then talk about it. It’s a great way to improve your English and maybe make some new friends.  Contact mwright@minlib.net to sign up.

BOOK GROUPS

• Cookbook Club.  Open Kitchen by Susan Spungen.  Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.  Contact shogan@minlib.net for the Zoom link.
• Social Justice. Heart Berries: A Memoir by Terese Marie Mailhot.  Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m.  Contact cmichael@minlib.net for the Zoom link.

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

• Storytime with Ms. Carly. Join Ms. Carly in the library for storytime! Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. We will meet in the Children’s Room. For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+.  Please register. Tuesdays,  April 12, April 19 and April 26 10:30 a.m.
• Storytime with Ms. Pam. Join Ms. Pam in the library for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. We will meet in the Children’s Room. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+.  Please register. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursdays,  April 14, April 21, and April 28 at 10:30 a.m.
• Storytime with Obie the Dog. Children will listen to dog stories and have a chance to visit with Obie, a beautiful Samoyed. Obie will be accompanied by his owner Helen. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2 +. Registration required. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar.  For ages 3 and up, with an adult. Thursday, April 7 at 10:30 a.m..

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN

• Seeking Lego Creations for an April Lego Exhibit. If your child would like to display a small lego creation in our glass display case downstairs, please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net  We will install the lego display for the month of April. (Display case locks; children will get their lego creations back at the end of the month.)
• Lego Club. Children will make fabulous creations out of legos. This month’s theme: Playgrounds and Parks! We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 5 and up, with caregivers. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, April 13, at 3 p.m.
• Pokemon Card Trading Day. Kids are invited to a Pokemon card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! We will meet on the green lawn behind the library. This event is weather permitting. For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE. Wednesday, April 27, at 4:00 p.m.

APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK SPECIALS

• Earth Day Story/Craft. Join Ms. Elise for stories and crafts that celebrate Earth Day! Attendance is limited. For children ages 4 and up, with and adult. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, April 20, at 3:30 p.m.
• Animal World Experience. Animal educator Matt Gabriel from Animal World Experience will bring live animals to the library! Children will get to meet 2 furry animals, a lizard or gator, turtle, snake, frog/toad, and a giant bug. For children ages 4 +, with an adult. Attendance is limited. Masks are encouraged for everyone ages 2+. Registration required! Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, April 21, at 2:00 p.m.

FOR TEENS

• Magic the Gathering. Teens! Play Magic the Gathering with your friends! Bring your own Magic Cards or use ours. Experienced players and newbies welcome. For teens in grades 6 and up. This event will take place in the Teen Loft. Please register for one or both! Fridays, April 8 and April 29 at 4:30 p.m.
• Teen Crafternoon: Pinback Button Making. Design your own pinback buttons using the library’s button maker! Use our premade images and supplies or create your own hand drawn design. We will meet in the Teen Loft. For teens in grades 6 and up. Register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, April 14, at 4:00 p.m.