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- Wed, Apr 3, 2013, 3:51 P
April Vacation week library programs
There a variety of programs at the Montague Public Libraries during the April school vacation week. All week at the Carnegie Library there will be Art – to-Go kits available in the children’s room. Monday the 15th, the libraries are closed in honor of Presidents Day. Tuesday the 16th, there are two programs. At 10 a.m., there will be Farm Animal Fun at the Carnegie Library. This fun program will include a variety of craft projects for children of all ages. At 3:30 p.m. is the Millers Falls Library Club, which features crafts, snacks, and a story for all ages. Story Time with Ruth O’Mara is held on Wednesdays at 10:15 at the Carnegie Library. It also features crafts, stories, and snacks. The very popular Music and Movement for young children with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. at the Montague Center Library. During vacation week, the Carnegie Library in Turners Falls will be open Tuesday and Wednesday 1 – 8 p.m., Thursday 1 – 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 5 pm., Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Millers Falls Library will be open Tuesday and Thursday, 2 -5 and 6 – 8 p.m. The Montague Center Library will be open Wednesday 2 – 5 and 6 – 8 p.m. For more information, call the Carnegie Library- 863-3214.
- Tue, Mar 12, 2013, 11:02 A
Soup and Games Fundraiser very successful
Hey, $1900, that's AWESOME!!! But really, all credit goes to the amazing library staff we have here in Montague!!!! People reached out to help, because the library goes above and beyond!!! Thanks for all you do, Linda!
- Tue, Mar 12, 2013, 10:53 A
Soup and Games Fundraiser very successful
We of the Montague Public Libraries are very grateful to have been the beneficiary of the March Hope and Olive’s Soup and Games Night, which raises money for local non-profits. The event raised over $1900 for children’s library programs, thanks to the generosity of local restaurants, businesses, and patrons.
Wonderful soups, breads, macaroni and cheese and pizza were donated by 2nd St. Bakery, The Brass Buckle, Bread Euphoria, Diemand Farm, Franklin County Technical School, Gill Tavern, Green Field’s Market, Hope and Olive, Susan Lowery, Magpie, Max Brody and Joanna Frankel, Mesa Verde, The People’s Pint, and The Rendezvous.
Over forty raffle prizes were donated. Donors included 25 Central, About Face Computer Solutions, All About Beads, Animal Crackers Pet Shop, Aubuchon Hardware of Turners Falls, Scott Belanger of One True Water Therapeutic Touch, Black Cow Burger Bar, Bunny Caldwell, Country Jeweler, East Heaven Hot Tubs, Fran’s Designer Outlet, Gretchen Wetherby, Good Dirt Pottery, Greenfield Farmers Cooperative Exchange, Greenfield Savings, Magical Child, Michael Nix, Mary Ann Packard, Red Fire Farm, Ristorante DiPaolo, Sonic Creations, Barbara Stewart, Sugarbush Farm, Wilson’s Department Store, and Yankee Candle. Thank you also to the many individuals who attended. More helpers than we can name here baked, planned, procured raffle items, set up, ran the coffee can raffle and bake sale, bussed tables, greeted guests, and cleaned up. We could not have done it without you.
The staff and management of Hope and Olive were wonderful to work with and great hosts for the countless people who came out to support our children’s library programs. We thank them for their hard work and dedication to helping support community non-profits. We encourage everyone to help support all of the above businesses who believe in helping out their community. It’s hard to make up for the steady decline in outside funding for children’s programs, but our generous library supporters make all the difference!
Linda Hickman
Children's Librarian
Montague Public Libraies
- Mon, Mar 11, 2013, 4:46 P
Homeschool Science Continues
Thanks to the successful fundraising at Hope and Olive last week, the Hands-on Homeschool Science series with Jim Klaiber will be continuing at the Carnegie Library on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. The next few weeks sessions will include investigating alternative energy sources such as wind and solar. Future topics may include telegraphs and rockets. Homeschooling families with children of all ages are welcome. For more information, call 863-3214.
- Wed, Mar 6, 2013, 3:43 P
Music & Movement moving to Montague Center Library
The weekly Music and Movement series with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is being held at the Montague Center Library on Thursdays at 10 a.m. during March - June. Young children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to the free programs. Registration is not required. The series is supported by special funding from the Town of Montague and the CFCE grant. For more information including snow cancellation updates, please call 863-3214. If there is no school in Gill-Montague due to snow, the program will be cancelled.
- Mon, Feb 25, 2013, 3:26 P
Small Coffee cans needed
Small coffee cans are needed by March 4th for a coffee can raffle at the Soup and Game Night at Hope and Olive on March 4th. Please drop them off at the Carnegie Library in Turners. Proceeds form the fundraiser will be used for children's programs at the Montague Public Libraries. Raffle prizes include gift certificates to a wide variety of local stores and restaurants, handmade local crafts and gift baskets. Thanks!
- Wed, Feb 20, 2013, 3:07 P
Library Fundraiser at Soup and Games Night
March Forth on March 4th to Soup and Games Night at Hope and Olive for Montague Public Libraries’ Children’s Programs.
Here’s a cheap, fun night out for a good cause: Hope and Olive’s monthly benefit event, Free Soup & Games Night, in March to benefit the Montague Public Libraries. Local farms, restaurants and bakeries will donate tasty eats. Soup and Games Night proceeds will fund the following, either whole or in part: the popular Hands-on Science Program, a No Strings Marionette Company new puppet show, The Three Little Pigs, in July, Music and Movement with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson, and a bilingual children's concert with Mr. G on May 4th in Peskeompskut Park.
According to Hope and Olive’s website, “Beneficiaries tend to be not for profit organizations, arts organizations and social services that have lost funding….” The Montague Public Libraries have provided a wide variety and quantity of children's programs in the last fifteen years. Many of these programs were funded by outside sources, and this funding has greatly declined. The Library has to be creative to keep offering our well-attended, free programs (outdoor puppet shows for 150, music and movement concerts for 60-90) that are open to all.
March forth on March 4th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM to Hope and Olive to enjoy a free buffet of soups & breads, grab a drink from the bar, and sit down with friends to play games or chat. Those who wish to can make a donation to the Children's Programs at the Montague Libraries by adding to the donation jar, buying baked goods and refreshments, or trying their luck at a coffee can raffle. Raffle prizes include gift certificates to area restaurants and businesses. For more information, to donate, or to volunteer, contact Linda Hickman at 863-3214 or sign-up on-line at www.SignUpGenius.com...AB29A64-soup/7873358. Donations can also be mailed to the Montague Public Libraries, 201 Ave. A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
- Wed, Feb 20, 2013, 11:32 A
No Homeschool Hands-On Science during school vacation week
There will be no Hands-On Science with Mr. Klaiber at the Carnegie Library during Feb. school vacation week. The popular series for homeschooling families will resume next Wed. at 1:15 p.m. For more information, call the Carnegie Library at 863-3214.
- Wed, Jan 16, 2013, 11:28 A
Homeschool Science this afternoon cancelled
Hands-On Homeschool Science at the Carnegie Library with Mr. Klaiber has been cancelled for this afternoon due to the weather. The series will begin next week on Wednesday at 1:15. For more information, call 863-3214.
- Tue, Nov 6, 2012, 2:16 P
Harvest Crafts at Carnegie Library this Saturday
Children of all ages and their families are invited to make Harvest Crafts at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, November 10th at 10:30 a.m. with Ruth O'Mara. Projects made from natural materials will include autumn crowns, acorn and pine cone crafts and more. The program is free, and all of the materials will be provided. For more information, call 863-3214.
- Fri, Oct 26, 2012, 12:11 P
Halloween Party
There will be a Children’s Halloween Party at the Carnegie Library in Turners Falls on Saturday, 10/27 from 10:30 a.m. - noon. Children of all ages and their families are invited to attend the free party. There will be refreshments, games, prizes and arts and crafts. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. For more information, call 863-3214.
- Wed, Aug 22, 2012, 4:31 P
Found tackle box
A tackle box with various lures was found outside the Carnegie Library. if you can describe the box, it's yours! 863-3214
- Tue, Aug 14, 2012, 1:26 P
Summer Reading Program Parties this week
The Montague Public Libraries' Summer Reading Program Parties will be held the third week in August. On Monday, August 13th, there was a costume party at the Montague Center Library. On Tuesday, August 14th, there will be a special party with free prizes and lots of snacks at the Millers Falls Library starting at 3:30 p.m. On Wednesday, August 15th there will be an Australian Live Animal Show with Creature Teachers at the Carnegie Library at 10 a.m. This program will be on the library lawn, or inside, depending on rain or if the ground is too wet. These events are for Montague Public Libraries' Summer Reading Program participants and their families. The Summer Reading Program ends the day before school starts in Montague. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
- Wed, Jul 11, 2012, 9:38 A
Prince & Princess Party at Carnegie Library
There will be a Prince and Princess Party at the Carnegie Library on Tuesday, July 24th at 10 a.m. Children of all ages are invited to come make thematic craft projects and enjoy snacks. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. This event is part of the Dream Big Summer Reading Program. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
- Fri, Jul 6, 2012, 2:17 P
New Children’s Series at Carnegie Library
Dream Big- I’d Like To Be A… is a new series starting at the Carnegie Library on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. The sessions run during the month of July . Children of all ages are invited to come learn about different careers with exciting guests! The series starts on July 11th, with dog breeder/trainer Pam Murphy and her giant Irish Wolfhound, the tallest breed of dog. Call the Carnegie Library in Turners Falls, 863-3214, for more information.
- Mon, May 14, 2012, 5:10 P
To Bee or Not to Bee Play Tuesday
The play To Bee or Not to Bee, on Tuesday, May 15th, at 10 a.m. will be held in the Carnegie Library due to the forecasted unpleasant weather. Piti Theatre teams up with singer-songwriter Carrie Ferguson to tell the comic, tragic and ultimately hopeful tale of a farmer and his bees – complete with puppets, dance and plenty of audience participation. Both honeybees and native bees bees are in trouble. This play raises awareness about their plight. Children will receive seeds to plant bee gardens after the show as part of Piti’s “10% For the Bees” Campaign. The show is designed for children of all ages, and is suitable for young children. For more information- 863-3214
- Thu, May 10, 2012, 3:15 P
To Bee or Not to Bee Play Tuesday
The Turners Falls Crabapple Blossom Festival ends with the play To Bee or Not to Bee, on Tuesday, May 15th, at 10 a.m. in Peskeompskut Park. Piti Theatre teams up with singer-songwriter Carrie Ferguson to tell the comic, tragic and ultimately hopeful tale of a farmer and his bees – complete with puppets, dance and plenty of audience participation. Both honeybees and native bees bees are in trouble. This play raises awareness about their plight. Children will receive seeds to plant bee gardens after the show as part of Piti’s “10% For the Bees” Campaign. The play will be held inside the Carnegie Library if the weather is unpleasant. For more information- 863-3214
- Sat, May 5, 2012, 1:08 P
Montague Center Library Art Reception Monday
A reception for Sunya Webber of Montague will be hosted at the Montague Center Library on Monday, May 7, from 3-5 PM to celebrate her life and artistry. Photographs of Sunya’s extensive body of work will be on exhibit at the library along with twelve pieces of her ceramic art. Excerpts will be read from Sunya’s writing about living with memory loss, focused on staying positive in the face of change. Music will be provided by Peter Schneider and Kathy Bennett who will play clarinet and piano. Pat Schneider will read a poem written for the occasion. For more information, call 863-3214.
- Fri, May 4, 2012, 4:08 P
Used Book Sale and Cinco de Mayo Children’s Festival at Carnegie Library
Due to the uncertainityof the weather Saturday morning, the Cinco de Mayo Children's Festival will be held on the 2nd floor of the Carnegie Library from 10:30 a.m. - noon. The Used Book Sale will be held in the basement of the library as usual.
- Tue, May 1, 2012, 2:15 P
Used Book Sale and Cinco de Mayo Children’s Festival at Carnegie Library
There will be a Spring Used Book Sale at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, May 5th, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thousands of books, including mysteries, suspense, romance, non-fiction, and children’s, will be sold for $2 a bag. Recorded audio cassette books and VHS tapes will also sell for $2 a bag. The proceeds will support the weekly Music and Movement series. The sale is held in the basement of the Carnegie Library, 201 Ave. A, Turners Falls.
From 10:30 a.m. - noon there will be a Children's Cinco de Mayo Festival on the lawn of the Carnegie Library. There will be arts and crafts projects and refreshments for children of all ages with Ruth O'Mara. For more information, call 863-3214.
- Tue, May 1, 2012, 11:24 A
Big Birds for Homeschoolers at Carnegie Library
Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to join Dawn Marvin Ward for a fun hands-on science program on large birds at the Carnegie Library on Wedensday, May 2nd at 1:15 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Montague Cultural Council. For more information, call 863-3214.
- Wed, Apr 25, 2012, 9:55 A
Children’s Beading Party Saturday
There will be a children's Beading Party this Saturday, April 28th, at the Carnegie Library at 10:30 a.m. with Ruth OMara. Projects will include bracelets, necklaces, backpack dangles and barrettes. Materials will be provided at no charge. Children under twelve years of age must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 863-3214.
- Wed, Feb 29, 2012, 4:48 P
Library program snow cancellation policy
If there is no school in Gill-Montague, we cancel our morning library programs. So if there is no school on Thursday, Music and Movement will not be held. If there is a delay tomorrow, we will cancel. Music and Movement will be held at the Montague Center Library March -June on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. For more info- 863-3214.
- Tue, Feb 28, 2012, 9:59 A
Upcoming Library Programs
On Saturday, March 3rd at 10:30 a.m., Dawn Marvin Ward will offer a program on Dinosaurs at the Carnegie Library. Particpants will learn about the dinosaurs who once roamed Turners Falls, explore real dinosaur fossils, make their own "fossils" and help create a volcano. The Montague Cultural Council funded program is designed for children ages pre-k - 3rd grade and their families.
Music and Movement will be held at the Montague Center Library from March - June on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. The very popular free program with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is for young children of all ages.
Hands-On Science for Homeschoolers has been extended through April 11th. It is held on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Electromagnetism is the current theme. Science teacher Jim Klaiber is the instructor, and it is designed for children of all ages. For more information on library programs, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
- Fri, Feb 10, 2012, 4:13 P
Carnegie Library Valentine Party
There will be a Valentines Party at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, February 11th, from 10:30 a.m. - noon. Children of all ages and their families can make fun valentine inspired crafts, cards, and other heart themed projects with Ruth O’Mara and Linda Hickman. This is a free program and the craft materials will be provided. The refreshments include a chocolate fondue fountain and fresh strawberries. In the event of light snow, the program will still be held. For more information, contact the Carnegie Library, 201 Ave. A, Turners Falls, 863-3214.
