August 2021 The monthly newsletter of Sawyer Free Library
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This month's Issue:
10 Great things to do at Sawyer Free Library in August
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1 Come to a fun summer concert. |
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(Our very own)
Mari Martin
and the Lucky Boys
Thursday, July 29,
5:00-7:00pm
Bring the whole family and
come sit outside in our
beautiful garden
amphitheater to
enjoy the fun music! Maybe even pick up a book.
Library cards will be free all night.
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2 Start your own book group... |
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We'll make it EASY
We'll give you one bag with:
- Ten copies of a bestselling book
- One discussion guide
- One 25% OFF coupon to The CAVE for delicious chocolate, cheese, etc.
All You add is Friends.
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Cook-A-Book
Tuesday, August 10
1:00-2:30pm
Love to Cook? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each
month to try new recipes and enjoy new friends.
August's theme: Summer Desserts
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Global Forum
Thursday, August 19
6:30-7:30
Global Forum reads and discusses books about topics and
regions of global interest. They meet the 3rd Thursday of every month.
August's book:Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
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Books 'n Brews
Tuesday, August 17
6:00-8:00pm
Books 'n Brews usually meets in local restaurants.
August's meeting will be in the library amphitheater
August's book: A Moveable Feast by Hemingway
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Page2Stage
Thursday, August 12
6:00-10:00pm
Page2Stage is a collaboration between Sawyer Free
Library and Gloucester Stage.
August's Book: Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain
August's play: Seared
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Online Job Search and Resume Submittal Workshop
Tuesday, August 3
11:00am-12:30pm OR 7:00-8:30pm
Analyze and discuss numerous online search strategies Virtual
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The Art of Networking
Tuesday, August 10
7:00-8:30pm
Discuss networking strategies to better enhance your employment
attainment prospects. Virtual.
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Adjusting to a Changing New Normal
Tuesday, August 24
7:00-8:30pm
This interactive virtual Zoom meeting will address a series of topics including, but not limited to working from home, remaining positive and productive amidst disruptions to everyday life, building relationships through collaborations, and taking advantage of free online tools. Virtual.
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5 Watch a great program with your kids. |
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Snakes of the World
Friday, July 30
10:00-10:30am
Featuring Rick Roth and the Cape Ann
Vernal Team. Everyone gets a front row seat!
Virtual
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Monarch Butterflies with Kim Smith
Tuesday, August 3
10:00-10:30am.
A short film presentation that shares these beautiful creatures and shows how Gloucester is a part of their amazing migration journey! Virtual
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Magic School Bus:
Ms. Frizzle's Insect Show with Carole Finn
Tuesday, August 10
8:30-12:00pm
Let's learn all about insects and have lots of fun while we do as we go on an adventure with Ms. Frizzle of the Magic School Bus. Virtual
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6 Check out a tablet for your child |
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Children's Tablets are now available to check out
Tablets will become available to check out in August. These tablets offer educational games, books, and other media targeting early learners and older children. Available content on the tablets will at first be related to the Tails and Tales summer reading theme curated by Children’s staff.
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7 Get your Kindergartener ready for their first day! |
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Countdown To Kindergarten
Tuesday, August 17
5:30-7:00pm
Meet at City Hall to receive your FREE backpack, books and community resource giveaways. Visit Sawyer Free Library for an interactive performance of "Jammin' with You". Pick up your gift bag with a back-to-school craft and get your new library card. Visit Cape Ann Museum for a Scavenger Hunt and Portrait Workshop.
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8 Do something nice for yourself. |
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Gentle Yoga, Stretch & Meditation
Wednesday, August 25th
3:00-4:00pm
Join Janet Green Garrison, Certified Yoga Instructor,
in the Sawyer Free Amphitheater. Please bring your own mat.
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Get Your Grill On!
Tuesday, August 31
2:30pm
Come learn grilling tips and techniques
from Chef Justus Dunton of Dagger Board Hospitality.
Outdoors in the Library Amphitheater
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9 Enjoy the work of a local artist |
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August Matz Gallery Artist: Tom Amend
Tom Amend, a pianist and composer, came to painting later in life. He began with the study of drawing and painting with Joy Buell at the DeCordova Museum School and with David Curtis in Gloucester, Massachusetts. His paintings explore the marshes, quarries and woods of Cape Ann, New Hampshire mountains, and the Maine coast as well as the countryside of Provence and Drôme regions in the South of France.
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10 Visit our new public computer lab |
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Eight new public computers are now available on the main Floor.
These computers are available for one hour sessions The Express computers are still available as well. A brand new space for teaching computer classes has been created and our capable librarians are here to help with questions and trainings. New databases are being added so...
Stay tuned.
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Save the Date:
The Friends Annual Art Auction is
Tuesday, Oct 5
Artists who would like to participate may
pick up registration forms at the Main Desk.
Art will be on view in the Matz Gallery for bidding throughout the month of September
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Follow our social media accounts to learn more about what we're doing.
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Sawyer Free Library www.sawyerfreelibrary.org
2 Dale Avenue
Gloucester, Ma 01930
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