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Gale Free Library
Children's Programs                             For Adult Programs, click here.


• Library Closing – Independence Day

The library will be closed

     Friday, July 3, 2009 and             
     Saturday, July 4, 2009                                                               

in celebration of the 233rd anniversary of
United States independence.  

We will reopen Monday, July 6, 2009 at 9:30 am.


Saturday Summer Hours  

From June 13, 2009 to August 15, 2009, the library will be open from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Regular hours Saturday hours will resume on August 22, 2009.



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.




• June Events


Bluegrass Concert on the Lawn

Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner to listen to Deborah McDonnell and Chas Paddock as they perform a little bit of country, bluegrass and folk.  No registration required.
This concert has been rescheduled
to
Thursday, September 3
at
6 PM
If it rains on September 3, the concert will be in the
Holden Town Hall
No picnics, just music!

all ages



Bears Evening Stories & Craft

Get ready for our annual Teddy Bear Picnic!  Come in the evening to listen to bear stories and make a special craft to take home!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Thursday, June 25
6 - 6:30 PM
ages 3 1/2 and up w/ caregiver



501st Legion Returns to Gale Free Library

Back by popular demand!  Meet the characters from Star Wars - Yoda, Storm Troopers, Darth Vader & many more!  No registration required.

Saturday, June 27
10 AM - 12 PM
all ages



Teddy Bear Picnic

Bring a blanket, your teddy, and a picnic lunch for this lively, interactive concert on the lawn of Gale Free Library!  If it rains, the concert will be canceled and a new date announced.  No registration required.  Funded by the Holden Women's Club.

Tuesday, June 30
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
all ages



• July Events

Family Evening Concert
with Chuck and Mud

Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner for a unique concert on the lawn of the library!  If it rains, concert will be held at the Senior Center.

Thursday, July 9
6 - 6:45 PM
all ages



Pumpernickel Puppets

See these dazzling puppets perform Peter Rabbit!  No registration required.  Sponsored by the Holden Cultural Council.

Friday, July 10
2:30 - 3:15 PM
all ages
Holden Senior Center - 1130 Main Street



Starry Starry Night Craft
with Mary Shepherd

Join local artist, Mary Shepherd, to participate in a unique art project!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Monday, July 13
2 - 4 PM
all ages.  under 6, with a caregiver



Family Dinner & Movie Night

In anticipation of Truck Day, bring a bag dinner to enjoy while watching Cars on the big screen!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Tuesday, July 14
5:30 - 7:30 PM
all ages



Trucks, Diggers & Cruisers

The most anticipated event of the summer!  See town vehicles up-close and personal!  Bring your cameras!  Held in the municipal parking lot across the street from the library on Rte. 31.  Rain or shine!  No registration required.

Wednesday, July 15
10 - 11 AM
all ages



Magic Evening Stories & Craft

In anticipation of our magic show, come in the evening to listen to some magical stories and make a special craft to take home!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Thursday, July 16
6 - 6:30 PM
ages 3 1/2 and up w/ caregiver



Starship Magic Show

Join magician Steve Rudolph for an out-of-this-world show featuring comedy, audience participation, puppets and lots of surprises!  No registration required.

Friday, July 17
2:30 - 3:15 PM
all ages
Holden Senior Center - 1130 Main St



Baby & Toddler Morning Movie

Bring your youngest library participants to meet each other and engage in the captivating exploration of Baby Galileo: Discovering the Sky.  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Monday, July 20
10 - 10:30 AM
infants - age 3



Family Evening Concert with Toe Jam Puppet Band

Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner for this wildly entertaining concert on the lawn of Gale Free Library!  If it rains, concert will be held at the Senior Center.  No registration required.  Sponsored by the Holden Cultural Council.

Tuesday, July 21
6 - 6:45 PM
all ages



Storytime with the Police Chief and Fire Chief

Come meet the real stars of Holden - our fire chief and police chief - as they read stories and answer your questions!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Thursday, July 23
6 - 6:30 PM
all ages



Princess Stories & Crown Craft

Tap into your inner-diva just in time for our Fancy Nancy event!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Tuesday, July 28
2 - 2:30 PM
ages 3 1/2 and up



Fancy Nancy Luncheon

Wear your most extravagant, elegant, Fancy Nancy clothes and jewelry for a special luncheon on the lawn of Gale Free Library!  Bring a blanket and an exquisite picnic lunch.  If it rains, the event will be canceled and a new date announced. No registration required.

Wednesday, July 29
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
all ages



• August Events

Solar System Art
with Mary Shepherd

Join local artist, Mary Shepherd, to explore outer space and your creativity with a unique art project!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Monday, August 3
2 - 4 PM
all ages - under 6, with caregiver



Bugs Evening Stories & Craft

Join us in the evening for some creepy, crawly stories about bugs and make a special craft to take home!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Thursday, August 6
6 - 6:30 PM
ages 3 1/2 and up w/ caregiver



Kindergarten Storytime

In order to soothe fears about starting school, come listen to some kindergarten stories and make a special craft!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Friday, August 7
10 - 10:30 AM
for rising kindergarteners



Haiku Pillowcase Poetry

Learn about this traditional Japanese poetry form and write your own haiku to use in decorating a pillowcase!  Please bring a light-colored pillowcase.  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Wednesday, August 12
2 - 2:45 PM
ages 8 and up



Beatles for Sale Concert

It's Beatlemania at Gale Free Library!  Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner to "twist and shout" on the lawn of Gale Free Library.  If it rains, concert will be held at the Senior Center.  No registration required.  Sponsored by the Holden Cultural Council.

Thursday, August 13
6 - 6:45 PM
all ages



Bird Mask Craft

Make an extraordinary mask to take home!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Friday, August 14
2:30 - 3 PM
ages 6 and up



Baby & Toddler Morning Movie

Bring your youngest library participants to meet each other and engage in the captivating exploration of Baby Neptune: Discovering Water.  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Monday, August 17
10 - 10:30 AM
infants - age 3



Birds of Prey Wingmaster Program

Come see live birds of prey upclose!  Call (508) 829-0230 or stop by the Children's Room to register.

Tuesday, August 18
2:30 PM
ages 6 and up




Adult Programs


• Library Closing – Independence Day

The library will be closed

     Friday, July 3, 2009 and             
     Saturday, July 4, 2009                                                               

in celebration of the 233rd anniversary of
United States independence.  

We will reopen Monday, July 6, 2009 at 9:30 am.


Saturday Summer Hours  

From June 13, 2009 to August 15, 2009, the library will be open from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Regular hours Saturday hours will resume on August 22, 2009.


Book Circle

July 7:  Loving Frank by Nancy Horan  

Join us at 10 a.m. or at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room.  Please sign up at the Checkout Desk
on the first floor for this discussion.

September 1:  God of Animals by Aryn Kyle  


Art Exhibit for June

                              Artists of Spring

     The debut exhibition of adult student artists of teacher
                     and Worcester artist Kathy Hebert

June 1 - 29
Program Room


Star Wars returns to Holden

They're back!  

Join the 501st Legion as they invade the Gale Free Library :  
                        Saturday, June 27, 2009
                        10 a.m. - Noon  

In case of rain, we'll move to the Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main Street.


Art Exhibit for July

IRREPRESSIBLE

Exhibit by Paxton resident Nancy McBride

June 30 - July 30
Program Room


Rescheduled Event - Bluegrass Concert on the Lawn

Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner to listen to Deborah McDonnell and Chas Paddock as they perform a little bit of country, bluegrass and folk.

This concert has been rescheduled
to
Thursday, September 3
at
6 PM
If it rains on September 3, the concert will be in the
Holden Town Hall.
No picnics, just music !






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