What's Going on at the
Lunenburg Public Library in December?!


The Library will be closed Thursday, December 24th.
We hope everyone has a happy holiday season this year.

We will resume pandemic-normal hours on Saturday, December 26th.


The Library will be closing at 3:00 on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Coming Soon in January!
Join us for Winter Reading Challenges in Beanstack!

'Stream thousands of films for free,
thanks to the generous support of your public library.'


We've added the Kanopy collection of films to our repertoire of offerings!
Residents of Lunenburg will be able to log in with their Library card and PIN and watch from home or mobile devices.


Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform that offers films and documentaries. The library pays by the view, so each resident has a limited number of films that can be viewed per month. Be sure to check out the rotating selection of "free" films once you hit your limit. All Kanopy member accounts have access to Kanopy Kids! Let us know if you have questions!

Log in here
 and start watching today!
December Programs
Virtual Author Visit
with Prof. J.D. Wells author of
“The Kidnapping Club: Wall Street, Slavery and Resistance on the Eve of the Civil War”

Tuesday, December 15, 2020
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Zoom

Presented in partnership with the Bigelow Free Library in Clinton, MA.
 
We often think of slavery as only a southern American phenomenon. But in his new book The Kidnapping Club: Wall Street, Slavery and Resistance on the Eve of the Civil War, American professor of history, J. D. Wells (professor of History in the Department of Afro-American and African studies at the University of Michigan) gives the dramatic account of the fight for freedom in New York City in the 1830's where pro-slavery New Yorkers were locked in a deadly battle for freedom with abolitionist. The Kidnapping Club follows the deep roots of slavery, capitalism, corrupt politics, policing, and the struggles of civil rights activists in the pre-Civil War north.
 

Register here to meet the author via Zoom and learn more about the book and his research.
ZOOM: Creepy Christmas with Jeff Belanger
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
6:30-8:00
Based on Jeff Belanger’s New England Legends 'Creepy Christmas” special that aired on PBS!
 
Remember the famous Christmas song which goes, 'There’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long long ago…”? So what happened to the scary stories? Jeff Belanger brings the spooky back to the yuletide time of year with Creepy Christmas. From the origins of the holiday to the monsters like Krampus, the Belsnickel, and Gryla, to the ghosts that lurk in the red and green shadows, Jeff will take you on a multi-media journey of this haunting holiday!
 
This program is NOT suitable for young children.
 
Please register here with an email address to receive a link to join the Zoom presentation on the day of the event.
In-Browsing Appointment Times
**Registration is Required**


There will be two blocks of appointments for up to 10 visitors each day- Mondays through Thursdays and on Saturdays. The first set of appointments each day is reserved for high-risk and vulnerable patrons. Reservations can be made through the library website’s calendar at lunenburglibrary.org.


Monday 6-6:30 pm
7-7:30 pm

Tuesday 2-2:30 pm
3-3:30 pm

Wednesday 10-10:30 am
11-11:30 am

Thursday 2-2:30 pm
3-3:30 pm

Saturday 10-10:30 am
11-11:30 am
CURBSIDE PICKUP APPOINTMENTS

PLEASE CALL 978-582-4140 TO ARRANGE A PICKUP APPOINTMENT WHEN YOU RECEIVE NOTICE YOUR HOLDS
 ARE HERE.  

MONDAY 10-5:45

TUESDAY 10- 1:45 or 4-5:45

WEDNESDAY 12-7:45

THURSDAY 10- 1:45 or 4-5:45

FRIDAY CLOSED

SATURDAY 12-1:45

SUNDAY CLOSED

**Curbside pick-up will not be available during in-library browsing appointments**
NOTES FROM THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
For all of December's programs - check out the Children's CALENDAR


STEM Activity Wednesday, December 2nd @ 4:00
Registration has started for our December STEM activity with Chris Rodrigues of https://renaissancekid.org/. Here's a description of our December STEM activity:
Simple Machines Challenge
Simple machines are amazing and they make work so much easier for us all! There are 6 simple machines - wedge, wheel and axle, screw, lever, pulley, and inclined plane. Join us to learn how much easier work can be by doing hands on experiments, and creating machines to solve various real world problems. Bonus, students take home their creations!
This program will be presented by Chris via Zoom and a take home kit will be available at the library 1 week prior to the event. Sign up here to make sure you get a spot for this great activity!  As we only order 10 kits, after registration, if your plans change please let us know ASAP so that we can pass your kit on to the next child on the wait list- thanks!

Story Time To Go Kits
Starting Tuesday, December 1st, you can reserve a special Holiday Storytime Kit! These kits, available as either Hanukkah or Christmas themed, will include some library books, a movie, coloring pages, a craft and more so you can host your own storytime right at home! To reserve one email Miss Debbie at dlaffond@cwmars.org. Let me know children’s ages, names and which holiday kit you would like.
 
“ Al Fresco Story Time” on the patio with Miss Debbie. We will continue to meet- for as long as we can weather permitting- Monday mornings @ 11:00 on the patio behind the Children’s Area to share books, music, to do some dancing and movement activities and to just have fun! We are certainly entering into a more wintery weather pattern so please contact the library before venturing over: 978 582-4140. Remember, if you are not able to make it to story time contact Miss Debbie @dlaffond@cwmars.org and we can arrange for you to get a kit via curbside pickup. Registration is not necessary, just join us when you can. I will continue to record the activity and you can watch it on our YouTube channel.
 
PAINTING ON THE PATIO!- Monday, Dec, 28th @ 11:00
We will have a fun activity on Monday- or whichever day this week is the best weather day-December 28th. We will gather on the patio at 11:00 to do some snow painting! We will provide the “paint” and brushes- you just bring the talent!

LPL Kids Book Club on Tuesday December 8th at 4:00
This book club for kids ages 10+ will be held via Zoom. December’s book is Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret (Book 1) by Trudi Trueit.

"This series opener from a new imprint of National Geographic is a fully packed high-tech adventure that offers both cool, educational facts about the planet and a diverse cast of fun characters." —Kirkus

Copies of this book and audios are available now via curbside pickup; call 978 582-4140 x 0 to arrange a pickup. We have all of our choices available as print, e-book and audiobooks (when possible). Registration is ongoing and new members are always welcome. So sign up today to join this great group of kids who love to read- and talk about- books!

LPL’s Polar Express Event- December 14th @ 6:00
 This annual tradition will continue! We will have one of our favorite guest readers sharing this great story on Monday evening, December 14th @ 6:00. Kits will be available starting Monday December 7th to make a candy train! The kit will also have ingredients for hot cocoa to sip as you listen to the story on the 14th. To reserve a kit email Miss Debbie at dlaffond@cwmars.org. The recording will be available on our LPL YouTube channel.

If you would like to donate a bag of individually wrapped candy for this activity, please contact Miss Debbie at dlaffond@cwmars.org and I will let you know what we need. Thanks!
STAY TUNED FOR EXCITING NEWS ABOUT OUR NEXT BEANSTACK WINTER READING CHALLENGE WHICH WILL BEGIN IN JANUARY 2021
NOTES FROM THE TEEN ROOM
Hello from your friendly neighborhood Teen Librarian!
My name is Susan, and I started working at the library at the beginning of November. Libraries and books have played a large role in my life since childhood and it’s truly a dream job to be a librarian.
I’d say my go-to genre is Fantasy, but I also love a good Historical Fiction or a Folklore retelling. I’m a huge fan of Neil Gaiman, Maggie Stiefvater, Leigh Bardugo, and Katherine Arden (to name a few).
When I’m not reading, I enjoy taking my dogs out for a hike or trying out a new recipe in the kitchen (I love to bake). I’m also a pretty big ice hockey fan (go Sabres!). Keep an eye out on the website for Teen Programs and I’m looking forward to meeting all of you! Don’t hesitate to stop in and say hi during our in-library browsing times or feel free to email me at selbag@cwmars.org if there is anything I can help you with. We’ve also got lots of new YA books just waiting for you to check them out!  
3D PAPER SNOWFLAKES CRAFT
Starting December 1st through December 14th, pick up kits to make 3D Paper Snowflakes! Each kit will come with step by step instructions and enough paper to make 2 snowflakes. Open to all teens in grades 6-12. Email Susan: selbag@cwmars.org to register! 
Teen Writing Contest

Theme: 2020 in Six Words

As the year draws to a close, it's time to think back on the last twelve months. Create a 6 word story about your thoughts or experiences in 2020. Open to Teens in grades 6-12. Submit your story to Susan: selbag@cwmars.org by December 21st (include your first name and grade with your submission).
We'll choose a winner from each grade to receive a book bundle and share their stories on the Teens & In-Betweener's page on our website!