M.N. Spear Library Fall 2013 Program Calendar

M.N. Spear Library Fall 2013 Program Calendar
Mondays at 10 am
At the Library
Tales and Tunes Story Hour with Julie!
This weekly story time for children ages 0-5 and a caregiver is funded by the
Union 2,8 Community Network for Children and the Friends of the Library.
November
Saturday, Nov. 2nd
6:30 pm at Town Hall
Monthly Movie Night - Monster's University
Entrance $1donation. Drinks, popcorn & goodies $1.
Sunday, Nov 3Td
12-2 pm
at Shutesbury Athletic
Club
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting and Library Volunteer and Patron
Appreciation Brunch!
Join neighbors and friends to celebrate the library, all the people who help it
operate smoothly, and the wonderful patrons who visit it.
Join us for a brief business meeting followed by a free brunch with homemade
waffles and live music performed by the Brian Bender Jazz Duo!
Tuesday, Nov. 5th
,:30 - 9:30 pm
at the Library
Monthly Ukulele Jam with Julie Stepanek
Julie will offer lessons for beginners during the first 45 minutes, followed by a
jam for all experience levels. Other instruments welcome too.
Ukuleles are available to borrow during the jam.
Thursday, Nov. 7th
,pm
at Town Hall
Who Doesn't Want to Be Happier?
A workshop presented by Lori Tuominen.
Come find out how you can increase the happiness, or positive well-being, in
your life with some simple tools and strategies, as well as have some fun doing
it ... because who doesn't want to be happier?!
Friday, Nov. 8th
12pm
at Town Hall
Cyber-Crime Prevention for Seniors
With Greg Page of Merrimack Anaiysis Group. A broad overview of topics
such as phishing scams, malicious software, identity theft risks, social
engineering, and more. Learn strategies for preventing and mitigating instances
of cyber-crime, as well as steps to take if you believe you already are a cybercrime victim.
Wednesday. Nov. 13th
7-9pm
at Town Hall
Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine with Rory Valentine.
For beginners or those needing a refresher course. Participants must bring their
own sewing machine, a simple pattern, fabric and supplies. Rory will provide
basic instruction and assistance with learning how to use your sewing machine to
complete a simple project.
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Tuesday, Nov. 19
7-9 pm
at Town Mall
Needle Felting Workshop with Rory Valentine
All materials will be supplied. Each participant will make one to three ornament
sized gifts. Ages 14 and up, Register at the Library - 259-1213
Sponsored by the Shutesbury Education Foundation.
Thursday, Nov 21st
7:30pm
at the Library
Drop-in Knitting group facilitated by local knitting expert Laura Walton.
Learn the basics or get support for on-going projects.
Ages twelve and up. Bring your own knitting supplies.
Saturday, Nov. 23rd
nam
Town Hall
Gift Making Workshop for children ages 9-14 with Rory Valentine
AI materials will be provided. Each child will make 3-5 small gifts to take home.
Register at the Library -259-1213
Sponsored by the Shutesbury Education Foundation.
December
Tuesday, December 3rd
T30-9:30pm
at the Library
Monthly Ukulele Jam with Julie Stepanek
Julie will offer lessons for beginners during the first 45 minutes, followed by a
jam for all experience levels. Other instruments welcome too. Ukuleles are
available to borrow during the jam.
Thursday, Dec. 5th
6-9pm
At Town Hall
Vision Workshop - The Courage to Dream
Michele Cunningham presents a workshop on discovering and living the life of
your dreams.
Saturday, Dec. 7th
6:30 pm at Town Hall
Title TBA - Monthly Movie Night
Entrance $1donation. Drinks, popcorn & goodies $1.
Wednesday, Dec 11th
7-9pm
at Town Hall
Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine with Rory Valentine.
For beginners or those needing a refresher course. Participants must bring their
own sewing machine, a simple pattern, fabric and supplies. Rory will provide
basic instruction and assistance with learning how to use your sewing machine to
complete a simple project.
Friday, Dec. 13
6-8pm
Shutesbury Athletic
Club
Friday Night Dinner at the Shutesbury Athletic Club
Menu to be announced.
A benefit for the Friends of the M.N. Spear Memorial Library
Suggested donation $6-$10per person.
Saturday, Dec. 14th
10-6
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Sunday, Dec. 15
11-6
Breakfast/Lunch/Bake
Sale at the Holiday Shop at the SAC.
Come out to shop for handcrafted items made by Shutesbury artist and crafters.
Visit with neighbors and friends, old and new.
There will be two ways to support the Friends of the Library while visiting
the Holiday Shop. Have lunch or a snack or pick up some baked goods to take
home and the Friends will be selling a large selection of Shutesbury items
(T-shirts, sweatshirts, etc). Come support this fun community event and the
Library at the same time.
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Thursday, Dec. 19th
7:30pm
Drop-in Knitting group facilitated by local knitting expert Laura Walton.
Learn the basics or get support for on-going projects.
at the Library
Ages twelve and up. Bring your own knitting supplies.
Information about Library programs can be found on our website, mnspear.org.
LIKE the M.N. Spear Memorial Library on Facebook for regular updates about library happenings.
Council on Aging Med-Ride Program
The Med-Ride program is available to Shutesbury seniors age 55 and older who are unable
to drive or have no means of transportation.
Medical/Dental transportation is provided by a
volunteer driver who will pick you up and drop you off for appointments in Franklin and
Hampshire Counties.
Shutesbury seniors in need of transportation should call 259-2123 and leave a message with
their name, phone number and date/time/place of appointment. Requests require a
minimum of 2 weeks advance notice.
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