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Gale Free Library
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.

For more information about Adrienne Martin, go to www.journeytoraw.com














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