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angela - Mon, Nov 10, 2014, 2:25 P
Lego Donations
There was so much interest in the Summer Reading Program Lego series that we have decided to start a monthly Lego Club, beginning in January. However, we don't have many Lego pieces yet! If you have unused Legos that you would be willing to part with, please consider the library! Thank you very much for your generosity.
Details about dates and times for the Lego Club to come.
 
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linda - Wed, Oct 15, 2014, 4:23 P
Free Computer Help
Free computer help is available at the Carnegie Library on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. - noon during October and November. Advance sign-ups for 30 minute one-on-one slots are recommended. Topics can include basic computer skills, more advanced questions, and downloading e-books. Bring your own laptop, or other electronic device, or use a library laptop. Tech consultant Shirley Keech is the instructor. This service is part of the Bridging the Digital Divide in Montague project, funded by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Call 863-3214 to sign up or for more information.
 
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linda - Wed, May 7, 2014, 10:49 A
Used Book Sale
There will be a Spring Used Book Sale at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thousands of books, including mysteries, suspense, non-fiction, and children’s, and VHS tapes will be sold at $2 a bag. Audio books and DVDs will be $1 each. The proceeds go to the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries, who help support the three libraries and their programs. The sale is held in the basement of the Carnegie Library. For more information call 863-3214.
 
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angela - Thu, May 1, 2014, 3:50 P
Spring Card Making Carnegie Library
Saturday, May 10 - 10:30 am
Come celebrate Spring by making a card...for mom...or for anyone! For children of all ages and their caregivers, with Angela.
Refreshments will be served.
 
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linda - Wed, Apr 30, 2014, 1:14 P
Used Book Sale
There will be a Spring Used Book Sale at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, May 10th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thousands of books, including mysteries, suspense, non-fiction, and children’s, and VHS tapes will be sold at $2 a bag. Audio books and DVDs will be $1 each. The proceeds go to the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries, who help support the three libraries and their programs. The sale is held in the basement of the Carnegie Library. For more information call 863-3214.
 
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clegg - Tue, Apr 8, 2014, 2:40 P
Welcome Party Carnegie Library
Angela,

When is the welcome party. I don't see in the notice

Don
 
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angela - Tue, Apr 8, 2014, 1:57 P
Welcome Party Carnegie Library
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to say hello to Angela Rovatti-Leonard, our new Children's Librarian. Crafts & snacks, too!
 
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linda - Tue, Mar 4, 2014, 2:06 P
Snow Off The Avenue
When do you think the huge pile of snow in the Food City parking lot will be completely gone? The Carnegie Library is holding the annual free contest to determine who makes the closest guess. One entry per person, and entries close Wednesday, March 12th. The winner will receive a Second St. Bakery gift certificate. The Carnegie Library is open Monday - Wednesday 1 - 8 p.m., Thursdays 1- 5 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Feb 19, 2014, 9:59 A
Homeschool Science This Afternoon Carnegie Library
Homeschool Science at the Carnegie Library withJim Klaiber is not usually held during school vacation week. It will resume next Wed. at the Carnegie Library in Turners at 1:15 p.m. For more information call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Thu, Jan 2, 2014, 1:41 P
Millers Falls Library Closing
The Carnegie and Millers Falls Libraries are open this afternoon. Both will close at 5 p.m. If you do not care to venture out in the snowy cold, you may call the libraries to renew your items. The Carnegie Library is 863-3214 and the Millers Falls Library is 659-3801.
 
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linda - Thu, Jan 2, 2014, 9:23 A
No Music and Movment today due to snow
There will be no Music and Movement with Tom and Laurie today at the Carnegie Library. When there is no school in Gill-Montague due to weather, there are no children's programs at the Montague Public Libraries. The series will resume next Thursday at the Carnegie Library at 10 a.m.
 
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linda - Tue, Dec 17, 2013, 3:26 P
Carnegie and Millers Falls Libraries closing at 5
The Carnegie Library in Turners Falls and the Millers Fills Library will be closing at 5 p.m. due to the snowstorm.
 
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linda - Fri, Dec 6, 2013, 1:49 P
Use Book Sale Saturday at Carnegie Library
There will be a Winter Used Book Sale at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, December 7th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thousands of books, including mysteries, suspense, non-fiction, and children’s, and VHS tapes will be sold at $2 a bag. Audio books and DVDs will be $1 each. The proceeds go to the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries, who help support the three libraries and their programs. The sale is held in the basement of the Carnegie Library, 201 Ave. A, Turners Falls. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Fri, Dec 6, 2013, 1:44 P
Gingerbread Houses at Carnegie Library
On Saturday, December 7th at 10:30 a.m., the library will be having a gingerbread house making party for children. All materials will be provided and the houses will be easy to assemble. This is a great opportunity for children and adults to work together creatively on a holiday project. This is a free program. For more information, please contact the Carnegie Library at 413-863-3214.
 
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MikeNaughton - Wed, Nov 6, 2013, 8:03 P
New Library Director Resigns
Yes, indeed, congratulations Linda! (And thank you for agreeing to step in to a clearly difficult situation!)

I do hope that at some point more answers will emerge about what, exactly, happened here. By all accounts, the library board conducted a thorough search and chose an exceptional candidate, who was reported to be looking forward to making exactly the sort of move that he was about to make. To have it all fall apart in just two weeks is a bit of a shock, to put it mildly. I do NOT want to imply that anyone has done anything wrong here, but are there lessons to be learned here?
 
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mik - Tue, Nov 5, 2013, 3:52 P
New Library Director Resigns
Congratulations, Linda. I'm sure David was well qualified, but who can argue with 16 years in Montague working closely with the director! If you ask me, always hire from within.

Cheers!
 
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linda - Tue, Nov 5, 2013, 2:34 P
New Library Director Resigns
The Board of Trustees of the Montague Public Libraries announces that David Payne is resigning as the director of the Libraries. Linda Hickman, the current children's librarian, has been appointed as the interim director pending the receipt of David Payne's letter of resignation. Hickman has worked for the Libraries for sixteen years and knows the Libraries and the community very well. The board is delighted that she will step in at this time.
 
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linda - Thu, Oct 31, 2013, 10:22 A
Montague Center Library open tonight for Halloween
The Montague Center Library will be open tonight for Trick or Treaters, and for the borrowing of library materials. The library will be staffed by the Children's Librarian, Linda Hickman, and the new Montague Public Libraries Director, David Payne.
 
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linda - Thu, Oct 10, 2013, 2:57 P
Public Farewll/Welcome Party
A public farewell is planned for retiring Montague Public Library Director Sue SanSoucie on October 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Carnegie Library, 201 Avenue A. David Payne, the new Library Director, will be welcomed. The event is being planned by the Library Trustees, Staff and Friends. For more informaton, call the library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Thu, Aug 22, 2013, 2:50 P
Music and Movment moving early
The very popular Music and Moment for Young Children series with Laurie Davidson and Tom Carroll is moving to the Millers Falls Library on Thursday, August 29th. It will be held weekly at the Millers Falls Library through December 19th on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m.. The move is a week ahead of schedule due to the installation of a new circulation desk at the Carnegie Library on Thursday, August 29th. For more information, call the Carnegie Library at 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Jul 24, 2013, 9:49 A
Teen Beading Program at Carnegie Library
There will be a Teen Beading program at the Carnegie Library on Wednesday, July 31st at 2 p.m. with Ami Podlenski. There will be a variety of projects for beginners and experienced crafters. The instructor has designed jewelry for over fifteen years and lives in Turners Falls. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Tue, Jul 2, 2013, 1:32 P
Children’s Library Program news
Children and their families/caregivers are invited to come to the Carnegie Library on Tuesday, July 9th, at 10 a.m for "Diggers and Dumpers, " a special children’s program. Children of all ages can explore several hands-on digging and dumping activities and make their own road construction scenes. This event is part of the Summer Reading Program, Dig into Reading. Sign-ups for the self directed reading program are at all three Montague Public Libraries.

The very popular Music and Movement program with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson moves to the Carnegie Library for July and August. This program for young children and their parents/caregivers meets on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. For more information contact the Carnegie Library at 201 Ave A. Turners Falls 863-3214.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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mickjen - 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!
 
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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
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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!
 
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linda - 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
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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
 
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linda - 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
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - 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.
 
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linda - Fri, Jan 27, 2012, 11:27 A
Roger Tincknell Family Concert
The Roger Tincknell Family Concert scheduled for January 21th has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 28th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Carnegie Library. Roger Tincknell has been performing for children and adults throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe for over 30 years. Roger's repertoire includes original and contemporary material, as well as traditional folk styles. Ballads, swing, country blues, bluegrass, and cowboy yodeling are inter-spersed with Latin American and international folksongs. Roger accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, mandolin, Irish bazouki, Puerto Rican and Venezuelan cuatros, South American charango, Native American Flute, harmonica and piano and percussion. This program is supported by Community Action’s Family Center, the Carnegie Library and a grant from the Montague Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Sat, Jan 21, 2012, 9:32 A
Roger Tincknell Family Concert Rescheduled
The Family Concert with Roger Tincknell scheduled for this morning at 10:30 at the Carnegie Library has been rescheduled due to the weather. It will be held next Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Carnegie Library. For more information, please call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Tue, Jan 10, 2012, 2:47 P
Hands-on Science for Homeschoolers
The Homeschool series at the Carnegie Library resumes on Wednesday, Jan 11th. It meets on Wednesdays from 1:15 - 2:30 thru Feb. 15th. Local science teacher Jim Klaiber will be bringing fun, hands-on science experiments and equipment. The first month will focus on electo-magnetism. This is a great opportunity to learn about science with your family. This program is free and is designed for homeschool children of all ages and their families. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Fri, Dec 23, 2011, 3:48 P
Library Holiday Hours
The Carnegie Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24th, Monday, December 26th, and Monday, January 2nd. The Montague Center Library will also be closed both Mondays. The Millers Falls Library hours will not be interrupted. The Millers Falls Library Club on Tuesday the 27th and Music and Movement with Tom and Laurie on the 29th will not be held. Story Hour will be offered on Wednesday, December 28th at 10:15 at the Carnegie Library. For more information, or to renew library materials over the phone, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Tue, Oct 4, 2011, 2:56 P
Homeschool Series resumes Wednesday, Oct. 5th
The Powerful Earth, the weekly homeschool program series begins Wednesday, October 5th and runs through November 16th. The Homeschool programs meet on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the Carnegie Library, and are for all ages, free, and no registration is required. The first session will feature a guest speaker from Heifer International. Ruth O’Mara will run a session on tornadoes on October 12th. Linda Hickman will discuss earthquakes on the 19th, tsunamis on the 26th and floods on November 2nd. Ruth will discuss volcanoes on November 9th and end with hurricanes on November 16th. The homeschool program will then take a holiday break until January. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Mon, Aug 15, 2011, 5:31 P
Bird of Prey Inside on Tuesday
The Live Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi will be held inside the Carnegie Library on Tuesday, August 16th, at 10 a.m. Even if the rain holds off, the lawn will be too wet. This program is for Summer Reading Program particpants and their families. For more info, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Jul 6, 2011, 11:04 A
Carnegie Library July Happenings
The Carnegie Library is very busy so far this summer. Books and movies are flying off of the shelves, as people are looking for free and interesting entertainment and stimulation. The public access computers are very popular as always. Many children of all ages are coming in to sign up and participate in the Summer Reading Program, which is a read at home program with prizes. Children's programs are happening every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Razzle Dazzle Summer Reading Camp is walking down from the Montague Elementary School on Tuesday mornings in July. On Wednesday mornings, there is Story Hour for young children weekly at 10:15 a.m. with Ruth O'Mara. Wednesdays at 2 p.m. is Art and Animals Around the World through August 10th. This hands-on series with Ruth and Linda is for children of all ages. Thursdays at 10 a.m. is Music and Movement for young children with Laurie Davidson and Tom Carroll. This very popular series will be held at the Carnegie Library during July and August.
The new Handsome and Gretel puppet show with No Strings Marionette Company will be held on Friday, July 15th, at 10 a.m. Depending upon the weather, it will be held in Peskeompskut Park across from the library, or inside. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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mik - Fri, Jul 1, 2011, 2:37 P
Montague Library Survey
The Montague Public Libraries Board of Trustees is offering residents a short and simple survey that they can fill out to let the library know what they think about library services and to suggest improvements. The survey only takes a few minutes to fill out.

Click on the link below to download a PDF file, which you can print, fill out, and bring or mail to the library.

http://www.montaguem...braries%20Survey.pdf
 
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linda - Fri, May 6, 2011, 2:25 P
Crabapple Blossom Fest Concert
The Crabapple Blossom Fest Concert with the Greasy Cuffs Song Tour will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 7th. It is scheduled to be held in Peskeompskut park. In the case of rain, it may be held inside the Carnegie Library. For more information about the accoustic folk band, who are on a bicycle song tour of New England, go to http://www.turnersfa...easy-Cuff-Song-Tour/. For venue information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, May 4, 2011, 5:16 P
Cinco de Mayo Children’s Festival relocated
The annual Cinco de Mayo Children's Festival on Thursday morning that was to be held in Peskeopmskut Park will probably be held inside the Carnegie Library due to the unpleasant weather. The Festival includes a bilingual concert with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson, to be followed by children's crafts. This event takes the place of the weekly Music and Movement with Tom and Laurie, which will resume at the Montague Center Library next Thursday at 10 a.m. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Apr 13, 2011, 4:19 P
School Vacation week library programs
Looking for free children's programs during school vacation week? The Montague Public Libraries offer a wide selection. All week the Art-To-Go box will be in the children's room of the Carnegie Library. The box contains kits with all of the pieces for a variety of projects. Monday, April 18th, the libraries are closed for Patriots' Day. Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library is Beads and Crafts. Children of all ages are invited to get crafty with Ruth with beads and other fun projects. The Millers Falls Library Club is Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. It is for children of all ages with Linda and this week will feature turtles. It includes a turtle story and facts, crafts, and snack. Story Hour is Wednesday, April 20th at 10:15 at the Carnegie Library. Young children and their families are invited to join Ruth for rabbit stories, crafts, songs, and a snack. Ella, a live Holland Lop bunny, will be a special guest. Thursday morning at 10 a.m. is Music and Movement for young children at the Montague Center Library. Laurie Davidson and Tom Carroll perform a wide variety of music for this very popular series. The Carnegie Library, 863-3214, will be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 1 - 8 p.m., Thursday 1 - 5 p.m., and Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Millers Falls Library, 659-3801, will be open 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The Montague Center Library, 367-2852, will be open 2 - 5 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
 
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MichelleW - Tue, Feb 22, 2011, 10:26 A
BEADING PROGRAM CANCELLED!
The beading program that was scheduled for this morning at 10:15 at the Carnegie Library is cancelled. Thanks!
 
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linda - Fri, Feb 18, 2011, 3:08 P
School Vacation Week Programs
The Tuesday morning Beading and Crafts program may have to be cancelled due to no water or toliets at the Carnegie Library. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Tue, Feb 15, 2011, 12:33 P
School Vacation Week Programs
MONTAGUE- There will be a variety of children's programs at the Montague Public Libraries during school vacation week. On Tuesday, February 22nd, at 10:15 a.m. at the Carnegie Library there is a special program, Beads and Crafts! Children of all ages are invited to join Ruth for beading and other fun projects. Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. is the Millers Falls Library Club with Ruth. Thematic books, crafts and snacks for children of all ages. On Wednesday, February 23rd at 10:15 a.m. is Story Hour at the Carnegie Library. The program is designed for children up to five years old, with siblings of any age welcome. Join Ruth for thematic stories, crafts, songs and snacks. On Thursday, February 24th, at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library is Music and Movement with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson. This is a very popular program for young children of any age.
All week at the Carnegie Library is Art -To-Go. Look for the silver box in the children's room and take home the materials for a fun art project.
The Carnegie Library in Turners Falls, 863-3214, is open Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday 1 - 8 p.m., Wednesday 1 - 8 p.m., Thursday 1 - 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Montague Center Library, 367-2852, is open Wednesday 2 - 5 and 6 - 8 p.m.. The Millers Falls Library, 659-3801, is open Tuesday and Thursday 2 - 5 and 6 - 8 p.m. None of the libraries will be open on President's Day, Monday, February 21st.

 
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linda - Wed, Sep 29, 2010, 10:48 A
Homsechool Program resumes at Carnegie Library
The fall session of the Montague Public Libraries' Homeschool Program runs October 6th thru November 17th. The theme is "Harvest Bounty" and it be held weekly on Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Ruth O'Mara and Linda Hickman will be running the programs which will include books, crafts, traditional lore and agricultural informaton. The first three weeks' subjects will be crazy quilts, potatoes and pumpkins. The sessions are free, for all ages, and no registrations are needed. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.

 
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linda - Mon, Aug 2, 2010, 12:36 P
Library Summer Reading Program Parties this week
The Montague Public Libraries' Summer Reading Program parties will be held the first week in August. On Monday, August 2nd, the annual Montague Center Library Costume Party will be held from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. The Millers Falls Library Summer Reading Program Party is Tuesday, August 3rd from 3:30 - 5 p.m. This party features many door prizes and bountiful refreshments. The Carnegie Library Rainforest Live Animal Show with Creature Teachers is Friday, August 6th, at 10 a.m. The parties are for summer reading program participants and their families. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Mon, Aug 2, 2010, 12:32 P
Art is Fun with Adults and Kids date changed
The date for the Art is Fun With Adults and Kids program at the Carnegie Library has been changed to Tuesday, August 3rd at 10 a.m., due to circumstances beyond our control. It is a fun hands-on art program with Rachel Roberts and is designed for young children. It is sponsored by the Gill Cultural Council and Family Network. For more information, call the Carnegie Library- 863-3214.
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linda - Wed, Jul 28, 2010, 4:27 P
Art is Fun with Adults and Kids
Art is Fun for Adults and Kids, a hands-on art program for children and their parents or caregivers with Rachel Roberts will be held at the Carnegie Library on Tuesday, August 10th from 10 - 11 a.m. It is sponsored by the Gill Cultural Council and Family Network. For more information, call the Carnegie Library- 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Jul 7, 2010, 11:27 A
Montague Public Libraries Programs
The Montague Public Libraries are very busy with the Summer Reading Programs for children and adults. Over 160 children have already signed up between the three libraries. The adult summer reading program has also started. Adults may register at any of the three libraries. Paticipants read selected books and recieve a raffle ticket for each book. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.
On Friday, July 9th at 10 a.m. is the annual No String’s Marionette Company’s show, Field of Faeries. It will be held in Peskeompskut Park or the Carnegie Library, depending upon the weather. Amy Donovan of the Franklin County Solid Waste District will present two green programs for children of all ages and their families. The first is Reduce, Reuse Recycle on Tuesday, July 13th, at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library. On Wednesday, July 14th, at 10:30 a.m., she will demonstrate how to generate compost by raising special worms. Lou of Lou’s Upcycles will also present two programs on creative recycling at the Carnegie Library, both on Tuesday, July 20th. At 10 a.m. is Creating Upcycled Plarn: Making and Using Yarn from Plastic Bags for ages prek – 2nd grade. At 2 p.m., is the Upcycling Workshop: Creating Fabric From Un-Recyclable Plastic Bags for ages 3rd grade – adult.
Weekly programs for children are held daily Monday thru Thursday. On Mondays at the Montague Center Library at 6:30 p.m. is the Evening Sing-a-Long with Linda on guitar and banjo. The Millers Falls Library Club is held on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. at the Millers Falls Library. It includes thematic stories, arts and crafts, and snacks. It is with Linda and is for children of all ages. On Wednesdays, Story Hour is held at the Carnegie Library at 10:15 a.m. with Ruth. It is designed for young children and includes stories, music, puppets, crafts and snacks. On Thursdays is the very popular Music and Movement for young children program with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson at the Carnegie Library during July and August.
All three libraries have air conditioning and computers with high speed internet, with wireless internet available at the Carnegie. The Carnegie Library, 201 Ave. A, Turners Falls, 863-3214, is open Monday - Wednesday 1 – 8 p.m., Thursday 1 – 5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Montague Center Library, 367-2852, is open Monday and Wednesday, 2 – 5 and 6 -8 p.m. The Millers Falls Library, 659-3801, is open Tuesday and Thursday, 2 – 5 and 6 – 8 p.m.

 
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linda - Wed, Jun 30, 2010, 3:21 P
Puppet Show Friday, July 9th
The No Strings Marionette Company will present the puppet show "Field of Faeries" in Peskeompskut Park in Turners Falls on Friday, July 9th, at 10 a.m. It is free and for children of all ages. In case of rain, the show will be held in the Carnegie Library. The performance is part of the Montague Public Libraries' Go Green at Your Library Summer reading program. For more information, call 863-3214 .

 
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linda - Thu, Jun 24, 2010, 2:37 P
Music and Movement in Turners for summer
The weekly Music and Movement series with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is being held at the Carnegie Library on Thursdays at 10 a.m. during July and August. Young children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to the free programs. Registration is not required. The series is sponsored by the Family Network and the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries. For more information, please call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Jun 23, 2010, 1:13 P
Summer Reading Proram has started at the Montague Public Libraries
The Montague Public Libraries' Go Green at Your Library Summer Reading Program started on the originally scheduled last day of school, Thursday June 17th. Children of any age and teens are invited to participate. Sign-ups take place at the Carnegie, Millers Falls and Montague Center Libraries. Children read at home and receive weekly reading incentive prizes at the libraries.

Many exciting programs and activities that tie in with the theme will be held at the libraries throughout the summer. The kick-off event was The Lean Green Cleanup Machine Concert followed by a Veggie Oil Van Demonstration with Jay Mankita on Tuesday, June 22nd, at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library.

On Tuesday, June 29th, a fun hands-on science program, The Wonders of Wind and Water, with Dawn Marvin Ward, will be held at the Carnegie Library at 10 a.m. There will be a Pizza and Games for Teens and Tweens on Wednesday, July 7th at 2 p.m. The annual No Strings Marionette Company puppet show is Field of Faeries on Friday, July 9th, at 10 a.m. Amy Donovan from the Franklin County Solid Waste District will present two green programs at the Carnegie Library. On Tuesday, July 13th at 10 a.m., she will discuss Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for children of all ages and their families. On Wednesday, July 14th at 10:30 a.m. she will discuss Worm Composting for children and she will bring live worms. Lou of Lou’s Upcycles will present two programs on creative recycling at the Carnegie Library, both on Tuesday, July 20th. At 10 a.m. is Creating Upcycled Plarn: Making and Using Yarn from Plastic Bags for ages prek – 2nd grade. At 2 p.m., is the Upcycling Workshop: Creating Fabric From Un-Recyclable Plastic Bags for ages 3rd grade – adult.

Regular weekly programs continue year round. The Millers Falls Library Club, featuring arts and crafts and green themes, meets on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. The weekly Story Hour with Ruth O'Mara is held at the Carnegie Library on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. Music and Movement for young children with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is held at the Montague Center Library through June on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and will be offered at the Carnegie on Thursdays at 10 a.m. during July and August, pending Family Network funding.

The Razzle Dazzle Reading Camp will be visiting the Carnegie Library weekly for special programs during July. Parties will be held at each of the three Montague Libraries for summer reading program participants during the first week of August. The Carnegie Library party will include a Rainforest Live Animal Show with “Creature Teachers" of Littleton.

Supporters of the Summer Reading Program and its events include the Massachusetts Regional Library System, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Gill-Montague Community-School Partnership.

For more information and for registration for the summer reading program visit the Carnegie, Millers Falls, or Montague Center Libraries. The Carnegie Library, 863-3214, in Turners Falls is open on Monday – Wednesday from 1 – 8 p.m., Thursday 1 – 5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. It is closed on Saturdays for the summer. The Millers Falls Library, 659-3801, is open Tuesday and Thursday from 2 – 5 and 6 –8 p.m. The Montague Center Library, 367-2852, is open Monday and Wednesday from 2 – 5 and 6 –8 p.m.
 
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mickjen - Wed, Jun 23, 2010, 9:46 A
Summer Reading Proram has started at the Montague Public Libraries
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linda - Mon, May 17, 2010, 1:49 P
Springtime for Homeschoolers
On Wednesday, May 19th at 1:15 p.m., the Carnegie Library Springtime for Homeschoolers Program will be on sheep and wool with Children’s Librarian Linda Hickman. The following week, the program will be on fish, with an emphasis on the local spring fish migrations. Both programs are with Children’s Librarian Linda Hickman. The series runs through May, and will resume in the fall. The Homeschool programs are for all ages, free, and no registration is required. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Thu, May 6, 2010, 4:11 P
Crabapple Blossom Festival Events Continue
The Turners Falls Crabapple Blossom Festival continues through May 15th. While most of the crabapple tree flowers have already passed their peak earlier than usual, downtown still has many flowering plants to enjoy. Upcoming Carnegie Library events include a Used Book Sale on Saturday, May 8th from 10 - 2 p.m. Books are only $2 a bag. Children of all ages and their families are invited to hear the fun band 3Potato4 on Saturday, May 8th at 10:30 a.m. The band includes Laura Cayer, formerly of the juicepops and juiceboxes, on guitar and vocals, Drew Hutchinson on conga drums, and Steve Koziol on bass. The lively concert will last an hour and dancing is strongly encouraged. If the weather is pleasant, the concert will be held in Peskeompskut Park on Ave. A, across from Aubuchons. If the weather is unpleasant, it will be held in the Carnegie Library. Very young children and their families are invited to join Rachel Roberts in a fun hands-on science program about frogs on Tuesday, May 11th at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library. Special guests include live tadpoles and frogs. On Wednesday May 12th at 10:15 a.m., Story Hour at the Carnegie Library will feature planting pansies to take home. In the afternoon on May 12th, Buds and Blossoms for Homeschoolers with Rachel Roberts is for children of all ages at 1:15 p.m.. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Tue, Apr 27, 2010, 2:15 P
Upcoming Crabapple Blossom Festival Events
There will be a children’s May Day Party at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, May 1st at 10:30. Children of all ages are invited to come make traditional May Day and spring crafts with children’s librarian Linda Hickman. Refreshments will be served. The event is a kick-off for the Crabapple Blossom Festival, which runs from May 1st – 15th. On Tuesday, May 4th at 10 a.m., Dawn Marvin Ward will offer a hands-on science program for young children- Trees Every Day. On May 5th, there will be a Cinco De Mayo Festival from 10 - 11:30 a.m. If the weather is pleasant, it will be held in Peskeompskut Park. Otherwise it will be in the Carnegie Library. The Cinco de Mayo Festival includes Laurie Davidson and Tom Carroll performing a Bilingual Concert at 10 a.m., followed by an informal parade around the park and children’s crafts. The concert is sponsored by the CFCE, formerly known as the CPC. On Saturday, May 8th, the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries will hold a Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Books are only two dollars a bag. Movies and audio books will also be available. Also on Saturday May 8th, the family friendly band 3Potato4, formerly the Juice Boxes, will hold the Crabapple Blossom Festival Family Concert in Peskeompskut Park at 10:30 a.m. If the weather is unpleasant, the concert will be held in the Carnegie Library. The May 8th concert is sponsored by the Montague Cultural Council, which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Mar 17, 2010, 10:06 A
Carnegie Library Homeschool Program
On Wednesday March 24th at 1:15 p.m., the Carnegie Library Homeschool Program will be on Greek and Roman Warfare and Weapons with Linda Hickman. The following week, Rachel Roberts Math Thru Literature series will resume. The Homeschool programs are for all ages, free, and no registration is required. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Mar 17, 2010, 9:45 A
Maple Sugaring Films
On Friday, March 26th, at 7 p.m. at the Wendell Free Library, two short films on maple sugaring and maple products will be shown. The films are local filmmaker Steve Alves' "A Sweet Tradition" and a DVD on maple candy and cream. Wendell sugarmaker Bill Facey will discuss the fine points of making quality maple syrup. The evening is sponsored by the Wendell Agricultural Commission. For more information, call 978-544-8604.
 
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linda - Thu, Feb 25, 2010, 3:14 P
Homeschool Program
TURNERS FALLS- A new Homeschool Program will begin on March 3rd. Rachel Roberts will run the series “Math Through Literature” on Wednesdays at 1:15 at the Carnegie Library. Children of all ages are invited to learn about Math in a fun, hands-on way. There will be stories, experiments, crafts and snacks. The sessions run until April 14th and are free, and registration is not required. The series is sponsored by the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries and the Turners Falls Branch of the Greenfield Savings Bank. For more information, contact the Carnegie Library, 201 Ave. A, Turners Falls, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Thu, Feb 25, 2010, 2:43 P
Music and Movement moving to Montague Center Library
The very popular, 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 sponsored by the Family Network. For more information, please call 863-3214.
 
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mik - Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 9:13 A
Carnegie Library Story Hour Cancelled
Linda, that's a bit unfortunate. You'd be guaranteed a full house!
 
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linda - Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 9:05 A
Carnegie Library Story Hour Cancelled
This morning's Story Hour at the Carnegie Library has been cancelled. The Library's policy is if the Montague public schools are closed due to snow, morning children's programs are cancelled.
 
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linda - Thu, Feb 11, 2010, 4:45 P
Monsanto Documentary shown at Wendell Library- Feb 19th
The film "The World According to Monsanto" will be shown at the Wendell Library on Friday, February 19th, at 7 p.m. The documentary traces the history and politics of the Monsanto Corporation, including its production of PCBs, creation of Agent Orange and Bovine Growth Hormone, and genetically modified seeds. After the movie, there will be a discussion of the film and its implications. This is the second in a monthly series presented by the Wendell Agricultural Commission. The event is free. For more information, call 978-544-8604.
 
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linda - Wed, Feb 3, 2010, 11:33 A
Ice Cream Social
There will be an Ice Cream Social at the Montague Center Library on Monday, February 8th, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. The Friends of the Montaue Public Libraries are running this fun event, which was a big hit last winter. Barts ice cream and various toppings will be available free of charge. Quilt raffle tickets will be on sale. For more informations, call the Carnegie Library- 863-3214.

 
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linda - Fri, Jan 22, 2010, 4:22 P
Food, Inc
The movie Food, Inc. will be shown at the Wendell Free Library on Friday, Jan. 29th, at 7 p.m. It is presented by the Wendell Agricultural Commission. All are invited to come watch the documentary film that reveals disturbing truths abour our country's food supply. Following the showing, there will be a short discussion and related books will be featured. There is no charge, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call Linda Hickman at 978-544-8604.

 
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linda - Thu, Jan 7, 2010, 2:09 P
Mother Goose on the Loose Saturday at Carnegie
- Mother Goose on the Loose with Michael Nix and Linda Hickman will be held at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, January 9th at 10:30 a.m. The program is a fast paced interactive mix of live guitar, banjo, and other instruments, rhymes, stories, and puppets. The free sessions are designed for babies through preschoolers and their parents or other care givers. For information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Wed, Dec 2, 2009, 3:16 P
Author Reading At Montague Center Library on Monday
First time author and illustrator Jan Atamian of Lake Pleasant will be reading from her new book My Grandmother's Lace at the Montague Center Library on Monday, December 7th at 7 p.m. The charming picture book details her very talented grandmother's life in America after fleeing from war torn Armenia. Jan will display her original very colorful artwork that was used for the illustrations as well as the original sketches, and discuss how the book was produced. Refreshemnts will be served. For more information, call the Montague Center Library, 367-2852.

 
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linda - Tue, Nov 17, 2009, 2:12 P
Gingerbread Houses at Carnegie Library
On Saturday, December 5th at 10:30, the library will be having a gingerbread house making party for children. All materials will be provided and the houses will be easy to assemble. This is a great opportunity for children and adults to work together creatively on a holiday project. This is a free program. For more information, please contact the Carnegie Library at 413-863-3214.
 
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linda - Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 1:41 P
Mother Goose on the Loose at Carnegie on Saturday
Mother Goose on the Loose with Michael Nix and Linda Hickman will be held at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, November 7th at 10:30 a.m. The program is a fast paced interactive mix of live guitar, banjo, and other instruments, rhymes, stories, and puppets. The free sessions are designed for babies through preschoolers and their parents or other care givers. For information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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linda - Thu, Nov 5, 2009, 1:39 P
Used Book Sale
There will be a Used Book Sale at the Carnegie Library on Saturday, November 7th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thousands of books, including mysteries, suspense, non-fiction, and children’s, will be sold at $2 a bag. Videotapes will be a $1 each and recorded books will be $2. The proceeds go to the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries, who help support the three libraries and their programs. The sale is held in the basement of the Carnegie Library, 201 Ave. A,Turners Falls. For more information, call 863-3214.
 
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RiverCulture - Sun, Aug 23, 2009, 6:17 P
An Evening of Flamenco!
Come out to Peskeomskut Park next Saturday (aug 29th) for a great Flamenco music and dance performance. Bonus free Flamenco dance workshop after the concert. More info here. http://www.turnersfa...s-Flamenco-Ensemble/
 
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linda - Fri, Apr 3, 2009, 3:53 P
Recycled materials needed for craft projects
Recycled materials are requested for the upcoming Earth Day Party on Saturday, April 18th. We can use large wooden beads, metal or plastic bottle caps and paper towel tubes. The following items, clean, with lids, would also be useful: 2 liter soda bottles, small water bottles, coffee cans and oatmeal containers. The items may be dropped off when the library is open Monday – Wednesday 1 – 8 p.m., Thursday 1- 5 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m , Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.,m. For more information, call 863-3214. Thank You!

 
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lindamac - Sat, Sep 6, 2008, 4:14 P
great reading group opportunity!
Take advantage of a great opportunity for your reading group.
Coming in October, the Pulitzer Prize winning play, Doubt, at the Academy of Music on Oct. 17, 18, and 19 at the Academy of Music, Northampton, MA.
Contact: Linda McInerney at 413.774.4527 or lmciner@gmail.com
The play is available at Amazon.com – 60 pages long, $7.50 new. Here is the link: http://www.amazon.co...id=1220714686&sr=8-1
Tickets for groups of five or more are only $10. Enclosed is a stimulus package about the play. Please accept our invitation. I promise you will be thrilled to the core!
"Dubito ergo cogito; cogito ergo sum." [I doubt therefore I think; I think therefore I am.] ----René Descartes
John Patrick Shanley said, “The title ‘Doubt’ really had the power for me, not the Catholic church scandals. And so, yes, I meant that to be implied in a variety of ways as a powerful and useful tool to answer something in the culture. Whether it was the invasion of Iraq—and the certainty that that was the right thing to do—or people in the Democratic and Republican parties who, year in and year out, show up like convicts chained together—having the exact same positions on everything! They’re just chained to it. I don’t think that’s ‘thinking.’ And that’s what functioning, effective members of a culture do—say, ‘Look! I have doubts. And that’s a good thing. You should have doubts, too. And if you don’t, you’re a hammer-headed clown!’”
Questions to reflect upon about the play Doubt, a parable
1. In the opening monologue, Father Flynn says, “Doubt can be a bond as powerful and sustaining as certainty. When you are lost you are not alone.” How does this idea pertain to your life, to your community, to your country and to your world? What are the ways we act with certainty when there really isn’t any certainty at all? Think of specific examples in each of the spheres of life.
2. If we think of the play as a parable for the way the Bush administration handled affairs following the attacks of September 11, how do you see the parallels between the world of post assassination Catholic school with post 9/11 USA?
3. Sister James says, “I want my peace of mind. I must tell you I have been longing for the return of my peace of mind.” Think about how acceptance of doubt as an inevitable human condition could allow for peace of mind.
4. Sister Aloysius says, “If I could, Sister James, I would certainly choose to live in innocence. But innocence can only be wisdom in a world without evil. Situations arise and we are confronted with wrongdoing and the need to act.” Think about her actions and how her pursuit of justice aligns with your own, with our leaders’ both on the national stage and international stage.
5. Mrs. Muller says, “You may think you are doing good, but the world is a hard place… sometimes things aren’t black and white.” Think about Mrs. Muller’s dilemma. Have you ever been faced with an unclear conflict? How about the many larger questions at play in our world? What do you think of her words in the frame of a parable?
 
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linda - Wed, Jun 4, 2008, 11:24 A
Montague Public Libraries Summer Reading Program starts June 12th
The Montague Public Libraries’ Wild Reads at Your Library Summer Reading Program starts on the last day of school, Thursday June 12th. Children of any age and teens are invited to participate. Sign-ups take place at the Carnegie, Millers Falls and Montague Center Libraries. Children read at home and receive weekly reading incentive prizes at the libraries. Many exciting programs and activities will be held at the libraries throughout the summer. The kick-off event is Live Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi on Wednesday, June 18th at 10:30 a.m., at the Carnegie Library. Other special events will include a new No Strings Marionette Company puppet show based on The Hobbit, on Wednesday, August 13th, at 10 a.m., a Live Reptile Show, and a Manga (Japanese anime) program in August. Weekly events held throughout the summer include the following. Stories and Songs with Children’s Librarian Linda Hickman on guitar and banjo will be held on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at the Montague Center Library. Wild Reads programs designed for grades K – 4 will be held on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at the Carnegie Library. The wild themes will include Pirates, the Wild West, Big Cats, Monsters, Sharks, and Dragons. The Millers Falls Library Club, featuring arts and crafts, games, and music meets on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. The weekly preschool story hour with Ruth O’Mara is held at the Carnegie Library on Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. On Wednesday afternoons from 2 - 3 p.m., Teen Arts and Crafts Time will be held at the Carnegie Library. Crafts will include bead making, jewelry, and wind chimes. Music and Movement for young children with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is held at the Millers Falls Library through June on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and will be offered at the Carnegie on Thursdays at 10 a.m. during July and August. Monthly programs will include Mother Goose on the Loose on Saturdays at the Carnegie Library with Linda Hickman and Michael Nix. It will be held the first Saturday in June, the second Saturday in July, and the third Saturday in August. The Razzle Dazzle Reading Camp and the Sheffield Summer School Program will be visiting the Carnegie Library weekly for special programs featuring wildly exciting books and themes during July and August. Special parties will be held at each of the three Montague Libraries for summer reading program participants in the third week of August. The Carnegie Library party will include a live wild animal show. Sponsors for the Montague Public Libraries’ summer programs include the Gill – Montague Council of the Family Network, Community Partnerships for Children, The Montague Cultural Council, Gill-Montague Title I, the Massachusetts Regional Library System, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. For more information and for registration for the summer reading program visit the Carnegie, Millers Falls, or Montague Center Libraries. On-line reading program registration is also available, and can be done at www.readsinma.org/montague.
The Carnegie Library, 863-3214, in Turners Falls is open on Monday – Wednesday from 1 – 8 p.m., Thursday 1 – 5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. It is closed on Saturdays for the summer. The Millers Falls Library, 659-3801, is open Tuesday and Thursday from 2 – 5 and 6 –8 p.m. The Montague Center Library, 367-2852, is open Monday and Wednesday from 2 – 5 and 6 –8 p.m.
 
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mik - Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 8:44 P
Judy’s last day - FLASH MOB
In case you didn’t know, Judy, the librarian at the Montague Center library, is moving on. Her last day during open hours is tomorrow, Wednesday. Perhaps we can have a Flash Mob at 4:15, or 6:15 for those who work till 5. Or just show up and say "au revoir" to a wonderful person who always smiles, and always remembers our names. We wish her well.

Library hours are 2-5, then 6-8. See you there.
 
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mik - Fri, Jul 27, 2007, 7:19 A
Harry Potter
Well, thanks to my daughter Miette having finished the book quickly on Tuesday, I was able to read and finish the book last night. Whew!

No spoilers here for those who haven’t read the book yet, but I will say this: it’s a good read, albeit a tad dragging at some points where the reader is obliged as usual to put their mouths to the veritable firehose of catch-up information. Despite that, J.K.Rowling doesn’t disappoint. There are serious twists and turns, unexpected jolts, some sadness, and a lot of fighting (as one would expect in a finale). Quite a ride, and a worthwhile read. With 15 million copies sold worldwide in the first 24 hours and who knows how many more since then, JK has promised to eventually write an Encyclopedia to fill in all the gaps and further define the HP world.

And the fifth movie is pretty good too, although it’s really dark, and they left out more than half the book, literally. The whole Quiddich thing is missing, as is the potion to make you confident and all that. And they didn’t really show Harry in detention as much as he was in the book. That didn’t carry over, ’cause I’ll tell you, the fifth book was brutal!
 
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nightylilly - Thu, Jul 5, 2007, 1:34 P
Great books
my favorite author is Lisi Harrison. She writes more teen books like for 12+, but she has some pretty great info on how the now teens act!
 
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mik - Fri, Jun 22, 2007, 1:22 P
Great books for summer
Hey, I’ll just reiterate that if you’re looking for a great summertime read -- Carl Hiaasen. Almost any of his books, especially the last four. Very entertaining. For mature readers.

Also, the last Harry Potter book is coming out in July. Oh boy. Book six was the largest event in the history of paper, they say. I can’t imagine how big an event the release of this last book is going to be.
 
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mik - Fri, Jun 22, 2007, 1:10 P
Movie: A Long Engagement
I just borrowed the DVD "A Long Engagement" from the library and man, what a good movie. If you can get past the subtitles (or if you understand French) it’s a great romantic / sleuthing story with great effects and real people. I highly recommend it. Stars Audrey Tautou (of Amelie fame) and is set around WWI. It has sex, murder, war scenes and bucolic countrysides. Ah life.

Funny thing I noticed about the wartime effects... it’s not shown as glorious, but very realistic: gritty, disgusting, muddy, and really awful.
 
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linda - Fri, Mar 30, 2007, 10:56 A
New DVDs at Montague Public Libraries
- Many new DVDs have been recently added to the shelves of the Carnegie Library in Turners Falls and the Millers Falls and Montague Center Libraries. The new titles include Babel, Baby Einstein: My First Signs, Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow, Blood Diamond, Borat, Bratz Fashion Pixiez, Casino Royale, Charlotte’s Web, Children of Men, Cinderella III: Twist in Time, Departed, Eragon, Flags of Our Fathers, Glory Road, Go Diego Go- The Great Jaguar Rescue, Go Diego Go- Wolf Pup Rescue, Guns Germs and Steel, Happy Feet, Holiday, Illusionist, Justice League Unlimited: Second Season, Lake House, Land Before Time XII- Great Day of the…, Little Miss Sunshine, Living With Wolves/ Wolves At Our Door, Peter Pan- Platinum Edition, Pursuit of Happyness, Rocky Balboa, Secret- Extended Edition, and Sound of Music- 40th Anniversary Edition
Other new movies will be arriving at the Montague Libraries as soon as they are released on DVD. Many other titles are available on the shelves and a huge selection can be ordered from other libraries. Movies circulate for seven days at a time.
The Carnegie Library in Turners Falls is open Monday – Wednesday, 1 – 8 p.m., Thursday 1 – 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 1 – 5 p.m. The Montague Center Library is open Monday and Wednesday, 2 – 5 and 6 – 8 p.m. The Millers Falls Library is open on Tuesday and Thursday 2 –5 and 6 – 8 p.m. For more information, call the Carnegie Library, 863-3214.
 
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mik - Fri, Jan 12, 2007, 2:56 P
Great books
I’ve heard great things about that book but haven’t picked it up. Maybe that’ll be my next read.
 
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Julie - Fri, Jan 12, 2007, 2:39 P
Great books
I’ve just finished The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, and I thought it was just delightful. Not entertaining in the same way as Hiaasen, but still thoroughly enjoyable!
 
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