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Friday, October 17, 2014

Banister Book Group, October and November 2014


BANISTER BOOK GROUP:
 
Tuesday, October 28, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline.
". . . a compelling story about loss, adaptability, and courage. With compassion
and delicacy Kline presents a little-known chapter of American history and draws
comparisons with the modern-day foster care system."-- Library Journal


Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Time was Soft There by Jeremy Mercer. "The memoir is much more than an entertaining romp through Parisian literary bohemia at the turn of the millennium. Time Was Soft There will likely be the last firsthand account of an aging legend."—Newsweek

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Apple Pie Surprise!

The Friends of the Library have a number of Apple Pie Surprises available at the library for $3.00.  Take a chance and win a free ice cream cake from Dairy Queen, or McDonald's free sandwiches/ice cream, yogurt, Lego kit, gift certificates:  Clam Box, Big Y, Kiwi cards and many more.  Image result for apple clip art

Friday, October 3, 2014

Apple Country Fair Quilt Raffle!!

On display at the library!  The Apple Country Fair, Saturday, October 11, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Tickets for the quilt raffle will be available for sale at the fair.  $2.00 each ticket and $5.00 for three (3) tickets.  Congratulations to Janet Seery for winning the quilt!

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

LE CERCLE FRANCAIS.


Image result for images frenchLE CERCLE FRANCAIS. The first Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Le Cercle Français with Madame Plumb.  The general public is invited to join the French Circle for conversational French.  A pre-requisite to join is some knowledge of the spoken language. Discussion will include cuisine, travel and everyday conversations. This event is free and with no sign-up. Save the dates:  October 2, November 6, and December 4.  R.S.V.P. 508 867 6339.
 
 

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Halloween!

Darth Vader paid early visit to the library!  Halloween this year is Friday, October 31 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
TRICK OR TREAT!  The Recreation Committee asks for donations of candy for the neighborhood be dropped off at the library.

 

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Free Lawyer for a night



Tuesdays, September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m This free program is scheduled for the first Tuesday of every month and organized by James Hoffey, Counselor at Law.  Brookfield residents seeking civil legal advice or having questions on specific situations are welcome to attend.

Pre-School Music Time with Ms. Renee


·         HARMONIOUS HAPPENINGS.  Wednesdays beginning in September 10,  NEW TIME 11:15 to 12:00 pm.  Pre-School Music Time with Ms. Coro. No age limits, no sign-up, and free snack included in this free program!  Funded by the Jeppson Memorial Fund for Brookfield, Greater Worcester Community Foundation.


Ms. Renee at the Merrick Public Library on Wednesdays

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Summer Reading FUN 2014!







More than 70 children took part in the Merrick Public Library’s summer reading program, and we would like to thank everyone who participated, and everyone who helped make it possible.  Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring our raffle prizes and smoothie party, and the Brookfield Cultural Council for sponsoring our two presentations, What a Scientist Looks Like and Einstein’s Favorite Fairy Tales.  Thank you to the following for donating raffle prizes:  Klem’s; Smokestack Lightning, Inc.; Southwick Zoo; McDonalds; and the Big E.  Thank you to Polar Beverages for donating 80 bottles of diet cola, and CVS for donating $25 toward the purchase of Mentos, for our explosive experiment.  And a special thank you to the Union 61 Coordinated Family & Community Grant in collaboration with Scholastic Literacy Partnership for helping provide a free book for each summer reading participant.  They have been a strong community partner for the past 6 years, and they provide books to families to create home libraries and encourage reading to your child every day. 

Kate Simpson

Michelle Taylor


 

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Fizz, Boom Read! Summer Reading for all!





Summer Reading Events at the Merrick Public Library in Brookfield.

The summer reading program is open to all ages and has a science theme this year:  “Fizz, Boom, Read!”  Starting July 8, sign up any time at the front desk to receive a book log.  Raffle tickets will be awarded for books read, with lots of great prizes to try for.  Bonus raffle tickets will be awarded to program attendees.

To “blast off” our program, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, from 4 to 5 p.m.:  Dr. Loree Burns will present “What Does a Scientist Look Like?” Dr. Burns is the author of several non-fiction books for kids, including Tracking Trash: Flotsam, Jetsam, and the Science of Ocean Motion; The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe; and Citizen Scientists: Be a Part of Scientific Discovery from Your Own Backyard.  Books will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation. 

Our program finale is Thursday, August 14, 2014, from 4 to 5 p.m.:  Mary Jo Maichack will present “Albert Einstein’s Favorite Fairy Tales.” Ms. Maichack is a national award-winning minstrel storyteller, and her presentation will include tales from the Brothers Grimm, fables by scientist Leonardo da Vinci, an interactive “Atomic Shuffle,” and songs about science. 

Following Ms. Maichack’s presentation, the Friends of Merrick Public Library will host a smoothie party where the raffle winners will be announced.  Stay tuned for more “explosive” details of party events. 

“Fizz, Boom, Read!” is sponsored by the Merrick Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The two event programs are supported in part by a grant from the Brookfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. 

 


Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Banister Book Group, Tuesday, June 24th



Tuesday, June 24, 7:00-8:00 p.m.  Blue Asylum by Kate Hepinstall.  "What sets Blue Asylum apart is Hepinstall's luscious prose and the tension within each character that keeps the reader maddeningly off balance..."

Copies will be available at the library.

Harmonious Happenings! with Ms. Renee

Free!  Music Time with Ms. Renee will continue until, Wednesday, June 18,  11:30 am to noon, no sign-up, free snack, all are welcome to attend!

Summer Program:
Harmonious Happenings,  Wednesdays, July 9, July 16, July 23 and August 6 and August 16, from 11:15 am to noon.  NEW TIME!  LONGER PROGRAM!
A fun and musical May Day with Ms. Renee!

Zip Trip! Friday, June 27th Explore their link and find out what it is all about!

2014 Zip Trips announced - FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston

A Zip Trip, for Friday, June 27th in Brookfield!  6:00 am to 10:00 am.  Take the survey!

The Library will open at 8:00 am to 5:00...

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Want to help improve internet service in Brookfield?


Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI).  The public library is now online, through CW/Mars, with MBI.  We now have faster, consistent service available for our patrons.   The new wireless name is Library Public Hotspot and the first time you sign in a wireless network policy will display and you have to accept in agreement, then the wireless service will be available to you. 
 
Want to help improve internet service in Brookfield? Take this survey located on the towns’ website.
 http://broadband.masstech.org/broadband-availability/community-involvement

 The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) is working to identify unserved and underserved areas, inform last-mile strategy and update the Massachusetts Broadband Map.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Wednesday, April 30 NO Music Time

Due to a family situation there will be no Music Time with Ms. Renee on Wednesday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m.  She will be here next Wednesday.  Thank you for your understanding.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

May Silent Auction!


FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY—The May Silent Auction is fast approaching and once again we ask the community for donations to the Friends fun and successful annual event.  We want to thank past contributors for their ongoing support including Margret Boland, Roger LeFluer, Paul Kent,  Reta Warman, Barbara Steadman, Lois Best, Mary Sawyer, Bay Path Spirits, Brookfield Motors, Sheena’s Salon, and many others.  Donations may range from children games and/or clothing, to adult china, tea sets, books, etc. Surprise us and the bidders. This fundraiser supports the summer reading program.

Old Sturbridge Village Outreach

April 2014, Old Sturbridge Village hosted two programs, funded by the Quaboag Historical Society at the library.
 


Banister Book Group


  • Tuesday, April 29, 7:00-8:00 p.m.  The Orchard by Adele Crockett Robertson.  The manuscript of this memoir of a young woman's losing battle to save her family farm during the Depression was discovered by her daughter after her death.
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