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“Fox & I: an uncommon friendship” by Catherine Raven

In an isolated mountain valley in Montana, Catherine Raven and a wild red fox meet, and gradually become friends.   Does it remind you of “The Little Prince” by Antoine Saint-Exupéry?  Raven must have thought the same because she spent some time reading that book to Fox, and makes some comparisons between her and Saint-Exupéry.  But […]

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Among Us

Wednesday, September 15 at 3:30 Play Among Us and find the impostor! We play virtually over Zoom, all you need is the game (free to download!) and a mic. All experience levels welcome. Open to those in grades 6-12. Registration is required. Among Us sessions typically meet one Wednesday a month!

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Tiempo de Cuentos (Storytime)

October 12 at 3:45 pm Vamos a leer, cantar, y danzar en español y inglés en este programa de 30 minutos para niños de 3-5 años con sus familias. We will read, sing, and dance in this 30-minute program for kids 3-5 with their families.

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Virtual Sukkot Storytime with PJ Library

September 17 at 11am Rachel Lefebvre from PJ Library and the Lappin Foundation will be hosting an engaging Virtual Sukkot Storytime for ages 0-6. There will be singing by Cantor Idan Irelander of Temple Emmanuel in Andover. Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that this year begins on September 20th and lasts until September 27th. This is […]

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Teen Crafternoon: Dragon Eggs

September 9 at 4pm Live your best fantasy life and make your very own dragon egg! For teens in grades 6-12 Registration required. This class will meet in person, masks are required to stay on at all times.

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HPL Armchair Travelers: MEXICO

HPL Armchair Travelers is going to Mexico. Take a look at all the electronic resources we have on that country, such as ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more. Don’t hesitate to explore on your own! Click on the following link to see a list of e-resources on Mexico!

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End of Summer Crafternoon

September 14th at 4pm Celebrate the end of summer by making a cool nameplate craft, and a frame to go with it! Open to ages 6-11, and registration is required.

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Database Highlight: Opposing Viewpoints

Whether you’re writing a research paper or are looking for support resources for your debate team, Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints helps students and researchers gather talking points and new perspectives for their arguments. This multi-platform, mobile friendly tool offers dedicated portals on topics ranging from Espionage and Intelligence to Zoos and Aquariums. Portal pages […]

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Summer Learning Program 2021 (Kids Survey)

If you are the parent of a child 0-11, please fill out this survey about our Summer Learning Program on Beanstack and our library programs. Your participation helps us to continue offering quality programs every year. Thank you for your time! https://forms.gle/fqiM9VMGTSCKAH1K9

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Back-to-School Booklist

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai Scroll down to find suggested picture books, easy readers, books for older readers, and books in Spanish (libros en español). Click on the book cover to request it from the catalog. For Younger Readers Picture Books […]