Children's Programs
• Library Closing - Memorial Day
The library will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
We will re-open Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 am.
Newborn Literacy Kits
Gale Free Library is now offering assistance for Holden parents seeking to introduce literacy and the library to their newborns. Parents of babies, six months and younger, are invited to stop in at the Children's Room desk to pick up a free newborn literacy kit. As these are the library's gifts to the newest citizens of Holden, they do not need to be returned.
Each kit, designed to educate parents and instill reading-readiness in babies, contains age-appropriate books, a nursery rhyme CD, early literacy brochures and resources, and other related materials.
To qualify for a free kit, you must:
1. Be a resident of Holden
2. Be the parent/guardian of a baby 6 months or younger
3. Bring the baby's birth certificate to the library when picking up the kit
Please limit 1 per family. Quantities limited.
Funds for these materials were provided entirely through a grant from Verizon Foundation through CMRLS.
• May Events
Mother's Day Storytime
Listen to stories that celebrate your amazing mom and create a unique card to present her on Mother's Day! Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.
Friday, May 9
4 - 4:30 PM
ages 5 and up
Family Dinner & Movie Night
Treat your mom like a princess after Mother's Day! Take her to watch Disney's Sleeping Beauty on the big screen! Bring a brown bag dinner to enjoy during the movie. Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.
Tuesday, May 20
6 - 7:15 PM
all ages
Preschool Morning Movie
Welcome in the sunny days by watching Elmo's World: Springtime Fun! on the big screen! Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.
Thursday, May 22
10 - 10:50 AM
all ages
Birds Evening Storytime & Craft
Come listen to bird stories and make a craft to take home! Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.
Thursday, May 29
6 - 6:30 PM
ages 3 1/2 and up w/ caregiver
• Storytime Schedules
• Preschool Storytime
for children, ages 3 1/2 - 5
Parents/caregivers wait in the Children's Room while preschoolers are in storytime.
Wednesdays, May 7 - 28, from 10 - 10:30 AM
Registration begins April 23.
• Toddler Time
for ages 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 and their parent/caregiver
Fridays, May 2 - 16, 10 - 10:20 AM
Registration begins April 18.
• Lapsit Storytime
for infants - ages 2 1/2 and their parent/caregiver
Fridays, May 2 - 16, 10:30 - 10:50 AM
Registration begins April 18.
Adult Programs
• Library Closing - Memorial Day
The library will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
We will re-open Tuesday, May 27, at 9:30 am.
• Book Circle
June Book Circle: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
On Tuesday, June 3, we will discuss Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert at 10 am and again at 6:30 pm.
If you'd like to borrow a copy of the book, please let us know when you sign up for the discussion at the Check Out Desk.
Coming to the July Book Circle: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
• Local Author Cheryl Cory
Help us welcome local author Cheryl Cory who will be with us Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 pm.
Ms. Cory will discuss her novel, Must've Done Something Good, and will sign copies of the book on sale that evening.
No registration required.
• Raw Foods with Adrienne Martin
Learn how to increase the amount of fruit and veggies in your diet with a green smoothie!
Thursday, June 12, 6:30 pm.
Program Room
Registration required - Sign up at the Information Desk.
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