The monthly newsletter of Sawyer Free Library |
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The Art of Eating Salmon
Saturday, June 5
2-4pm
Peter Johnsen, fisheries biologist, will discuss the exciting diversity of salmon and the variety of tastes for salmon lovers to explore.
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Local Author Talk
Patricia Hanlon
Wednesday, June 23
7:00-8:30pm
"This is the book to awaken all of us, right now, to how our coastline is changing and what it means for our future.” ―Julia Glass, author of Three Junesr
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Technology on the Horizon presents:
Patrick Flanagan
Monday, June 28
6:30-8:00pm
Most of the ocean is remote, deep, dark, cold, and extremely high pressure. So how do we help more people explore it? Join Patrick Flanagan, founder and director of OceanLab, in a discussion of of technologies that make exploration of the ocean more accessible to all.
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A Guide to Interviewing for Graduating Students and Their Families
Tuesday, June 8,
7:00-8:30pm
Learn a variety of strategies to help navigate this challenging experience
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Managing the Stress of Your
Job Search During the Pandemic
Wednesdays June 9,16,23,30
12:00-12:30pm
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Join Ilene Rudman for workshops on Mindfulness Meditation, Guided Visualizations, Breathing Exercises and Affirmations/Cognitive Restructuring.
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Changing
Wednesday June 9
7:00-8:30pm
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Ilene Rudman leads this workshop that focuses on the cost of change, level of risk-readiness, and how to decide the best time to make the change.
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Go to our website for more upcoming programs during the months of July and August on resumes, cover letters, virtual interviews and more.
www.sawyerfreelibrary.org
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2021 SUMMER READING
ADULT BOOK BINGO
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SIGN UP FOR BOOK BINGO 2021 |
From now until September 1, 2021, keep track of books you read by writing the title and author on the
linked bingo card. Complete as many horizontal, vertical or diagonal lines as you can! Each completed line enters your name into a raffle to win Cape Ann Gift Certificates.
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Teen Summer Reading
Teens grade 6 and up! Fill out the linked form every time you finish a book to enter into a weekly prize drawing. The grand prize drawing is two whale watch tickets, courtesy of Cape Ann Whale Watch. How easy is that?!
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Children's Summer Reading
Signups begin June 16
Program Kick-Off !
Tuesday, July 6
10:30-11:30am
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Join us as we kick-off a wild summer with Children's Services! Everyone gets a front row seat for this Wildlife Encounter on Zoom. |
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Poetry Without Paper
Zoom Awards Ceremony
for Family and Friends
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The winners of the 2021 Poetry Without Paper Contest have been announced and the awards ceremony will be held on
June 10. You all did a great job!
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Red Sox:
Wally's Making Books
Come Alive
Wednesday, June 30
2:00-2:45pm
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Join us for a virtual storytime with Wally & Tessie from the Boston Red Sox as we explore stories in a new and exciting way!
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We are so happy to welcome
Lisa Jonas to our staff!
Lisa, our new administrative assistant, comes to us with loads of experience in accounting and preparation of financial data. Lisa is a Gloucester girl and glad to be back working in her hometown. Some of her favorites include dinner on the beach and spending time with her ten year old daughter, Gabriella.
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Christy is giving Library tours to eager kindergarteners.
Christy, our Children's Librarian, gave a virtual Library tour to the Kindergarteners in the Gloucester Schools Remote Academy. They couldn't believe everything was free!! She also introduced them to one of her favorite authors, Kevin Henkes.
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Stephen is leading Page2Stage
Book Club
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Jackie is passing on Gloucester history to our school children
On June 10, Jackie, our Local History librarian, is leading 3rd-5th graders on a virtual walking tour of Gloucester's statues.
As usual, Clawdia is insisting upon showing up as well.
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Joann is crossing the digital divide one newcomer at a time
Joann, one of our most patient and tech-savvy library staff, can help anyone understand what you can do with your library card and your computer, tablet, or Kindle.
To sign up for a 20 minute session:
Call 978-325-5500
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The Foundation Directory is an online resource to help nonprofits, artists and individuals change the world by giving them the information they need to find funding to do good.
Access this powerful resource remotely by signing up for a
24 hour Day Pass one day a month per email.
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Live Concert in the Amphitheater |
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Knock on Wood
Monday, June 19
11:00-12:30am
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Bring the whole family to hear this high energy, acoustic folk-rock duo featuring Howie Newman and Joe Kessler. They're always a lot of fun and will be playing outdoors in our amphitheater. |
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June's Matz Gallery Artist
Olga Hayes-Watercolors
"I love the feeling of spending a concentrated time focused on the challenge that each new project presents. And watercoloring is a constant challenge. It is both frustrating and yet thrilling when occasionally I create something that pleases." -Olga Hayes
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July's Matz Gallery Artist
Ken King
Digital Photography
Ken studied drawing, painting and graphic design. For many years he also worked as a carpenter and contractor on residential and commercial building projects. Now, with his camera, he is exploring the woods and shorelines of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Cape Ann.
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The Library will be closed
June 18th in honor of Juneteenth Freedom Day, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
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The Library will be closed
July 5th in observance of Independance Day commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
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Follow our social media accounts to learn more about what we're doing.
Coming soon: A chance to Contribute to "Our New Normal" video.
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Sawyer Free Library www.sawyerfreelibrary.org
2 Dale Avenue
Gloucester, Ma 01930
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