June Newsletter

June 2022 Newsletter

Springvale Public Library

Announcements:

We will be closed on Monday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth.

There will be no Book Group or Cook the Book during the month of July. Both programs will begin again in August.

Would you like to volunteer to help the library? There is a survey on our website for anyone interested.

Check out the Library of Things! Lots of great items to checkout and use. Ask us how!

Music on the Patio returns Friday, July 1st! From 12-1 p.m. Kicking us off will be Big John Rachkoski. We have many favorites returning along with new faces joining our summer series. This series is brought to you in part by the Sanford/Springvale Chamber of Commerce and many local businesses.

From the Staff:

We are so excited about this year's Summer Reading Program! Usually, we go with the theme specially designed for libraries.

This year we felt we needed to leave the mainstream and put some focus on what is happening in the world around us. We want to explore the world with you, through books, music, and enriching programs.

We have so much planned for you this summer. African drumming, a spice library, and crafts just to name a few!

The kids will be earning books for Ukrainian refugees and even petting a goat or two. Teens will have a chance to try snacks that are enjoyed by kids their age in several different countries.

We look forward to learning about other cultures and how we can cultivate peace and understanding with you this summer!

Children's Programs

Baby Rhyme Time Mondays at 10 Babies under 3 with parents or caregivers for 20 minutes of rhymes, songs, and books.

Storytime with Miss Sheila Tuesdays at 11 The program will meet in the children's room and is geared to 3-7 year-olds. Expect stories, fingerplays, movement, and an occasional craft.

Lego Builders Mondays at 3 Ages 5-13 Enjoy free play or ask for a Lego Challenge!

Little Yogis Friday (6/17, 6/24) at 10 Yoga for ages 3-7 and their caregivers with Carolyn Reece. Bring a mat if you have one. Expect to sign a waiver. If inclement weather, the program will be rescheduled.

Stuffed Animal Storytime Sleepover Thursday, June 23rd at 11 See the website for all the details

Coding Fair Friday, June 24th at 2 Come try out our coding bots! Find one you really enjoy then check it out and take it home!

Children’s Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 13th! We invite you to Jump Into the World and learn about different cultures and the things that unite us. Every time you come into the library this summer, place a globe into the tube for Books for Ukraine. When it reaches the top, a book will be earned for a Ukrainian child. There is so much happening this summer, check out our website for all the details.

TAG Teen program begins again on 6/15 at @3:30. Miss Sheila has lots of great things planned!

Teen Summer Reading Program begins 6/13! Read books, try some foreign snacks, and do some community service hours toward your graduation requirements.

Adult Programs

Peace Starts at Home is the theme of this year's Adult Summer Reading Program. The program begins on June 13th and will run until August 13th. Come in and get a BINGO card anytime after June 13th. We will be getting to know and understand cultures different from our own and learning how we can make a difference in the world.

You will have the chance to learn about faraway places through your senses this year! Come in and see what it’s all about on June 13th!

Ask a Muslim Anything 6/15 @ 5:30 Robert Azzi will kick off our summer of learning new cultures with his program Ask A Muslim Anything. “I speak not as a scholar or academic but as neighbor, fellow citizen, person of faith. To that end I’ve been traveling throughout New Hampshire and beyond – as far west as Wyoming – at the invitation of local communities to speak about my life, what it’s like to be Muslim in America, how I came to convert to Islam, about the religion of Islam and its history – especially in America – and about the Middle East, terrorism and associated political and social issues.” Taken from Robert Azzi Website

Knit Lits is every Tuesday, from 3:00 to 4:30 in the front room. All fiber artists are welcome.

Cook the Book is back! Join Dawn on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30. This month (6/14) is international night. There are several cookbooks to choose from at the main desk.

Sam’s Book Group is on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30. The book The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Dare will be discussed.

Adult Craft of the month is a key chain in Macrame. Did you know that Macrame can be dated back to the 13th century in the Middle East? Try your hand at decorative knot tying, and follow along with Lesley on June 9th at 6 on Facebook Live. She will have plenty of tips on how to create using this worldwide folk tradition.

Spice Library-Coming Soon!

Learning about new cultures has never tasted so good! We are introducing a Spice Library this summer. Is there a recipe you have always wanted to try but didn’t want to buy a whole bottle of a special spice? We have all been there! Now’s the time to try those exotic spices and sauces. Look for the new Spice Library later this month.

Staff Picks

The Night Shift Alex Finlay *Sam

Remarkably Bright Creatures Shelby Van Pelt *Sam

Beautiful Danielle Steel *Paula

Gilded Marissa Meyer *Rebecca

What Happened to the Bennetts Lisa Scottoline *Dawn

Fly Girls: A memoir Ann Hood *Dawn

Card Night: Classic Games, Classic Decks and the History behind them Will Roya *Lesley

Mark Your Calendars….

7/1 Music on the Patio starts!

7/4 Closed for Independence Day

7/6 Wacky Wednesdays begin!

7/7 Read it and Eat it begins

7/14 Adult Craft Demo Live on Facebook

7/15 Legacy Lane Farm Petting Zoo