Centennial Crossword Challenge 

November 3rd- November 20th

Help the library celebrate 100 years with a special centennial crossword. All completed entries will be entered to win a fruit basket donated by Ward's Berry Farm!  Pick up at library starting Nov 3rd.  Drawing on Nov 20th.

Family Fun Day 

Sunday, November 16th, 2 pm-4 pm

by Selectman J. J. McGrath

by Steve Connolly

 ...followed by the crossword challenge drawing.

Bathrooms: new stalls, new fixtures and fully accessible.

Skylights: repairs to the flashing and caulking will begin in November above the Quiet Study room in Reference and behind the upstairs circulation desk. Finally, there will be no more leaks!

Palladian Windows in historic Carnegie building: Repairs due to begin this fall and continue through the winter. Once finished, all windows be able to be opened, will have new screens and security gates. 

The Board of Library Trustees, Director and Staff wish to thank the Sharon Historical Commission and the Community Preservation Committee for approving these requests to repair this important historic community resource.

Windows: The windows in the other part of the building will be replaced with energy efficient windows which should help control energy costs. This project is expected to begin in November and will continue until completed.  

We are happy to welcome a new member to our team. Jennifer Perciavalle has joined us as the Technical Services Assistant. You may also find Jennifer filling in at the circulation desk. Jennifer comes to us from Belleville Public Library in Belleville, New Jersey, as a skilled library cataloger and technical assistant. Please be sure to stop by to meet Jennifer.  

Mr. Peter Drummey, Librarian, Massachusetts Historical Society will speak about the role of Massachusetts in the First World War, the role of women from Massachusetts in the war effort and the service of Massachusetts Volunteers in the war before the U.S. declaration of war in April 1917.  

WWI posters, and a power point presentation of post cards and exhibits displayed at the Massachusetts Historical Society will be included. The Sharon Historical Society will have a WWI uniform, and other memorabilia on display in the library during this event. 

Help the library celebrate 100 years with a special Centennial crossword. All completed entries will be entered to win a fruit basket donated by Ward's Berry Farm!

Crosswords will be available at the library beginning November 3rd, and completed puzzles may be dropped off at the Adult circulation desk, or mailed in. All crossword puzzles must be returned by 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 20th for the drawing that evening.

If you can't make it in to pick up a puzzle, don't worry! Click the link here to access a printable version of the puzzle. Fill it out, scan it and email it (along with your contact information) to: mwolfe@ocln.org and you will be entered virtually!

Animal Adventures 

The library goes wild! Join us as we meet and learn about a Ring-tailed Lemur, a Mountain Coati, and more! Ages 4 & up. 10:30am-11:30am. Pre-registration required.   

Book group for ages 6-7. Please let Danielle know about any food allergies, as snacks will be served. This month's book: Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe. Pick up your copy at the Children's Circulation Desk.4pm-4:45pm. Pre-registration preferred.