Goodbye to Summer

School Bells are Ringing

We here at the Holbrook Library had such a Fun Summer!  It was filled with great programs, great crafts, and great reading.  Not to mention, getting visits from all of our great Library guests!  We hope you all had a great Summer as well!
 
With the return of the School Year, we are gearing up for the start of many fun new programs, events, and  of course, new books to read and games to play!  You can read about some of the great things we have on the calendar in this newsletter or by visiting our library website at :
https://www.holbrookpubliclibrary.org

Special Events

Library After Dark Bella's Birthday
9/13 at 7:30pm

September 19, 2023
all day event in the library

Join Tory Stephens from Grist Magazine 9/26 at 6:30pm
Zoom program

Youth Services Programs

There are some great new weekly programs added to our current weekly program schedule this Fall!  We also have some fun craft programs, science programs, and gaming happening at the library this month!  Visit our website: https://www.holbrookpubliclibrary.org  to register or to learn more about each scheduled event!

New Additions

Wednesdays at 6:15pm
suitable for ages 0-5
adult caregiver required to attend

No Stress Chess
Every Other Saturday
1pm


Crafts, Games, & More

Free Form Painting Drop In                                         
Saturday 9/23 at 12pm
 
Tween Crafts Needle Felting -
Tuesday 9/5 at 5pm-7pm

Check 'Em Out Tween/Teen            
Monthly Book Club                        

Tween/Teens  After School Games
Wednesdays at 3pm

Family Fun

Lord of the Rings
Walk Into Morder Challenge

September 22nd is Bilbo and Frodo's Birthday!.
 In honor of their birthdays, keep track of your miles and at the end of the month we will see how close we got to Mordor!
 
The estimated distance in the books is about 1900 miles, so we will be counting 1 mile of real life distance as 20 miles in Middle Earth!
 
REMEMBER: Although we are calling this the Walk to Mordor Challenge, one need not walk in order to participate! The Fellowship didn't have bicycles or wheelchairs, but we know many in our community either prefer to or must travel using these means.
 
Please note: You do not need to register for this program. Just keep track of your physical activity.
 
Join us on our quest! Middle Earth is counting on you! You can come in and pick up your distance log at the Reference desk!
 

Adult Services Programs and Events

From Crafts, to Book Clubs, To Library After Dark Special Events, we have a lot of great programs happening at the library this month!  Visit our website to register or to learn more information!
https://www.holbrookpubliclibrary.org


Virtual Program

Holbrook Library is Co-Sponsoring a Virtual Talk with Tewksbury Library and other MetroWest Libraries oj Friday, Sept. 29th at 2pm

Friends of the Library

Friends Meeting
 Wed., Sept. 13 at 6pm
 Everyone is Welcome To Attend or Join the Friends Goup!

Introducing the Book Alley Annex!

The Friends invite you to visit their new Book Alley Annex located in the Plymouth Street entrance,  Featuring Non-Fiction Titles and Children's/Young Adults Materials, you are sure to find something to love!  All proceeds go to supporting Library Programs.

Holbrook Library Fund

Updates from the Fund
The Fund has been hard at work this summer!  Due to the Massachusetts Cultural Council awarding the Library a $38,000 grant and the generous support of our  Putt and Pour Sponsors and guests whichhelped to raise over $10,000, the Fund has been able to order a new Book Drop for the Library parking lot, has commissioned a Building Conditions Assessment to determine the long term structural integrity of the building,  to identify opportunities to improve Accessibility to current Library services/expand future Library services, and also to formulate a Road Map for potential redesign of the basement level to expand Meeting Space and Usability.
 
There will still be some available funds to allow some additional fun improvements.  Some of the things that are being discussed are new furniture for the Teen Zone, Large graphic murals for the Teen Zone and new Early Literacy Zone, and additional improvements to our signage, tables, and technology to improve accessiblity access.  The Fund will be actively seeking grant funding to continue their efforts in ensuring the long term viability of the Library.
 
If you are looking for ways to get involved in supporting the Library on a large scale, but that doesn't require a large time investment, please consider looking into joining the Library Fund! Information can be found on the Library website under the Support Your Library Icon.

News and Notes

The Library Will Be Closed on Saturday, September 2, Sunday, September 3, and Monday, September4 in Observance of Labor Day.
 
Our new Teen Zone is Open!  There will be a few more additions to the space, but it is ready for all of our Teens/Tweens to enjoy an area meant just for them!
 
September is Library Card Month!
Stop in to sign up for a Library Card if you don't have one, need to replace a lost or damaged card, or to just explore all of the great changes in the Library!  As always, Library Cards are FREE to any Holbrook resident with a photo ID or proof of residence.  September is also a great time to return any overdue Books, DVDs, CDs, or other materials.  Holbrook Library is proudly a FINE FREE Library!