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Lunenburg Public Library
happenings
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DIRECTOR'S NOTE
Greetings to you all,
I am excited to announce that the library will be working on a new strategic plan this spring. This plan will help us to show where we are as a library and help to guide the library's focus in the future. The document itself will also help us to qualify for certain state and federal grant opportunities that will help us provide even better service to our community. I hope you'll keep an eye out for chances to participate in the process over the next few months, whether that is in a focus group, completing a survey, stopping in at the library to borrow materials, or checking out some of the new resources or programs we are offering on the web. Lunenburg had drastically changed in the fifteen years since we moved to our new, beautiful library building, and I anticipate the next 15 years will be similarly rife with opportunity for our community. The library's strategic plan project will be the first step in working towards achieving all that such opportunity offers for our organization. We hope you'll join us on the journey!
Best wishes,
Muir Haman, LPL Director
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This year we are growing Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) or Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum).
Sign-up to reserve a take home kit with seeds, sand, soil, and an instruction sheet to start growing your garden this winter. Container not included. Please individually register each person who would like a kit and select the seed you would like in your kit.
Please include an email address or phone number so a Librarian can contact you for a kit pick up. Kits can be picked up during a curbside pickup appointment between Monday, February 8th and Saturday, February 13th.
Kits are suitable for all ages and experience. Have questions or need some extra help getting started? A tutorial video will be posted on our YouTube channel by Friends of the Lunenburg Library volunteer Robin Venezia in the beginning of February.
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Log on from 6:30 to 8:30 on Tuesday evenings, February 2nd until March 9th, where Nick will explore several themes and techniques of digital photography in this six-week series.
Register here to sign up for the classes (Registration closes February 1st.)
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OUTDOOR BOOKSALE CONTINUES....
The Friends of the Lunenburg Public Library are continuing their outdoor pop-up book sales throughout the winter!
Book carts will be placed outside our front entrance
Monday through Thursday
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Please place your donation in an envelope, which will be provided on the book sale cart, seal it and drop in the library’s book return slot. Please bring exact cash as we are unable to make change. Checks can be made payable to the Friends of the Lunenburg Public Library.
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Looking for something to keep you busy during the long cold winter season?
Stay entertained with one of our new "Boredom Buster Kits"!
Pick a theme, topic, or genre, and we'll put together a kit of items for you to explore. Each kit will contain up to 6 items for adults including a selection of nonfiction or fiction books, feature films, documentaries, musical CDs, printed handouts, or basic crafting supplies. All items are checked out together but can be returned as a unit or separately in our material's return box at any time.
If interested in a kit, click here to fill out a kit request form.
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NOTES FROM THE CHILDREN'S ROOM |
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For all of February's programs - check out the Children's CALENDAR
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In the Children's Area-
“ Al Fresco Story Time” our weekly preschool and toddler storytime is virtual for the foreseeable future. Story times are recorded and viewable on our YouTube channel.
February’s theme is “What the world needs now…” as we share books, activities and crafts about the things we love. Contact Miss Debbie @ dlaffond@cwmars.org to arrange a curbside pickup of our weekly crafts that go along with the stories. Registration is not necessary, just join us when you can.
Our story time on February 8th will be the last one for this month.
See you in March- come on, Spring!!
STEM Activity at Lunenburg Library Monday, February 8th @ 4:00
Registration has started for our February STEM activity with Chris Rodrigues of https://renaissancekid.org/. For our February STEM activity, Chris is going to show the kids how to make snowball launchers- and explain the science behind them. Woohoo!
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 now to make sure you get a spot for this great activity! As we only order 12 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 waitlist- thanks!
LPL Kids Book Club for kids ages 10+ via Zoom Tuesday, February 9th at 4:00
February’s book is The Truth as Told By Mason Buttle, by Leslie Connor. “Connor expertly captures the camaraderie of Calvin and Mason. A poignant underdog tale that will resonate with many young readers.” ―School Library Journal, starred review. Copies of this book are available now via curbside pickup; call 978 582-4140 x 0 to arrange a pickup. 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!
The winter sowing program is back at the library!
Kits are suitable for kids as well as adults. This year we are growing Partridge Pea (Chamaecrista fasciculata) or Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum). Check Library Insight to sign-up to reserve a take home kit with seeds, sand, soil, and an instruction sheet to start growing your garden this winter. Container not included.
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February School Break Week-
“Where in the World?” Scavenger Hunt. Beginning Tuesday, February 16th we will have signboards posted around our library property with postcards on them from a real world traveler! There will be a laminated list located on the table in front of the library building of 16 items to hunt for on these cards. Pick up your list and start searching- can you find the Statue of Liberty, some camels, a bridge? Lets see how good you are at finding things!
“Love My Birds!” Craft and Activity Kit (all ages), available starting Tuesday, February 16th. We will have kits available to make bird seed ornaments to hang in your yard to feed our local birds. Food is really scarce for them at this time of the year and this is a good way to help them out until Mother Nature starts feeding them again in the spring. There will also be some fun activity sheets in your kits just for you!
Just call the library at 978 582-4140 or email Miss Debbie at dlaffond@cwmars.org to arrange a curbside pick-up for your kit.
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Black History Month in the Teen Room
Keep an eye on the Teen Room Instagram page (@lunenburglibraryteens) during the month of February. Each week, Teen Librarian Susan will be featuring a different genre highlighting YA books in the collection written by black authors.
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Computer Science Unplugged Take Home Kits and Drop-In Zoom Event
Learn coding basics at your own pace, workbooks will be provided. CS First Unplugged is a set of activities that introduce people to Computer Science concepts without a computer! Open to grades 5-12 (ages 10-18), registration is required as there are a limited number of kits.
Workbooks include three different activities that will show tweens and teens how computer technology can connect people. They'll learn how to code an emoji so a computer can recognize the image and even how to decode and send secret messages! All activities are done on paper, no computer needed!
Kits will be available for pickup starting on Monday, February 8th through Thursday, February 18th, (you will receive an email confirmation from Teen Librarian Susan once your kit is ready, please wait until you get an email before coming to the library).
There will be an optional drop-in Zoom event on Thursday, February 18th from 12:30-1:30pm for anyone interested in completing the activities together. Teen Librarian Susan will be available if there are any questions, or if you just want to chat! Zoom details will be emailed out after you register for the event and a reminder email will be sent a couple of days before.
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It’s For the Birds! Take Home Make Your Own Birdseed Ornaments and Activity Kits
No really, this take home kit IS for the birds! Each kit will come with instructions and ingredients to make birdseed ornaments to hang outside for wildlife to enjoy along with activity sheets for you to enjoy!
Kits will be available for curbside pickup starting February 16 through March 4. Open to grades 6-12 (ages 12-18), registration is required. Register by emailing Susan at selbag@cwmars.org or by calling 978-582-4140 ext. 16.
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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When can I browse in the Library?
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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
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How do I take advantage of Curbside Pick-up?
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Place your holds online or by calling 978-582-4140. Don't know what you want? Call us - we can help! (You can also find recommendations on our website!)
- When you are notified that your holds are ready to pick up, give us a call at 978-582-4140 to set up a pick-up time.
- When you arrive, call us and we'll bring your items out to you!
- A slip with the due dates will be included with your items and our book drop (located at the right side of the main doors) is open when you're ready to return!
It's fast, easy, and convenient!
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I returned my library books. Why are they still on my account?
All library returns are quarantined for a minimum of 3 days. Returns will be checked in ASAP after they are quarantined.
We know how important it is to have a process for returning books and other physical
items that protects the health of our staff and keeps you and your loved ones safe.
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Is the library accepting donations?
At this time we are NOT accepting donations. Donations are organized by volunteers who are not able to be inside the library at this time. We are evaluating donations of brand new books and children's items on a case by case basis. Contact lgravell@cwmars.org about possible donations.
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Lunenburg Public Library | 978-582-4140 | 1023 Massachusetts Ave. | www.lunenburglibrary.org |
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