April 2022

SAWYER NEWS


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Cathy G. Johnson -

author/artist of The Breakaways, Gorgeous and Jeremiah.

Register here for her workshop (ages 7-13). *Please wear a mask for this program*







Mark Parisi -

Gloucester's own syndicated cartoonist Off The Mark, author of Marty Pants series








Kevin McCloskey -

author/illustrator of the Giggle & Learn Series for Toon Books, science comics for young readers







Leela Corman -

author/artist of Unterzakhn, Subway Series, painter, cartoonist, and educator.

Register here for her workshop (teens and adults)

  • Lightsaber Training with Star Wars 501st Legion
  • Make your own Comics with Art Haven
  • WonderWoman Chocolate Bars from Turtle Alley
  • Giant Mario Kart on the big screen
  • Crafts - Pokemon Origami, Pixel Perler Bead Art
  • Graphic Novel recommended titles for sale
  • And more!


Introduction to Vernal Ponds

with Rick Roth!

Saturday, April 2, 11:00 - 12:00pm





Poetry without Paper

Entries accepted the entire

month of April





STEM-tastic Thursday

April 7, 3:30 - 4:30pm


Science Saturdays

with Marisa

April 16, 10:30 - 11:30am





Stories, Bubbles and Fun

with Christy

Every Wednesday, 10:00-10:45am

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Make-It Muppet Edition

April 19th, 3:30-5:00pm

Design and Create your very own Muppet Hand Puppet. Muppet bodies, fabric and basic craft items will be provided, but bring any other materials you’d like to make your puppet come alive!

Register here

Candy Bar Trivia Night

April 21st, 5:30-6:30pm

How fast can you hit your buzzer?

How many candy bars can you win?

Answer both of these questions at our first Middle School Candy Bar Trivia Night!

Snacks will be provided!

Register here

Both programs are great for kids in Grades 4-8. 

Pre Registration is required.

Cape Ann Symphony Family Concert and Reading/Musical Adaptation of

Katy and the Big Snow by

Virginia Lee Burton


Thursday, April 21, 10:30am


National Poetry Month Kickoff

Saturday, April 2, 2:30-4:30pm

Celebrate the start of National Poetry Month with an afternoon of readings by local poets Nadine Boughton, Jay Featherstone, and Jim Dunn




Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Saturday, April 9, 2:00-3:00pm

The Alzheimer’s Association® developed the new 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s education program to help people recognize common signs of the disease. Register here



Global Forum Book Group

Thursday, April 21, 6:00-7:00pm

Virtual

This month's book is The Future is History by Masha Gessen. The author follows the lives of four Russian citizens who grew up hopeful in the years of perestroika but then had their lives crushed by the reemergence of an authoritarian regime Register here to receive Zoom link



Books and Brews

Tuesday, April 26, 6:00-8:00pm

Franklin Cape Ann

April's Book is There, There by Tommy Orange! Check out a copy at the Main Desk or download the eBook from OverDrive, Libby or Hoopla and join us in person or online for a rousing literary discussion.

Register here to receive Zoom link


Sawyer Free Library

2 Dale Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930

978-325-5500

www.sawyerfreelibrary.org

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