From the Director:

Dear Library Friends and Followers,

What a steamy summer it's shaping up to be. I hope your gardens are flourishing, your fans are whirring, the mosquitos are staying away, and you have the perfect porch chair/hot tub/hammock/bleacher seat in which to read. We can't wait to see you at the Library.

BUDGET UPDATES * ADULT PROGRAMS  * SUMMER READING  * DEVELOPMENT

SUMMER READING
We'll shout it at the top of our voices--SUMMER READING IS SO GREAT! Readers of all ages have been breaking Summer Reading signup records over here. From paper bouquets to pizza box pool art to life coaching to after hours forts (!), we are reveling in summer fun and we can't wait for you to join us.

Our 2023 Find Your Voice Summer Reading Program runs from Monday June 26 through Saturday, August 5th.

Participants in our Teen Summer Reading Program will continue to track their reading virtually. Please create a Beanstack account to join, by visiting our landing page HERE. Please note: Your account is specific to our library — you must use our landing page to access our challenge, so be sure to bookmark the URL!

Whichever program you join, you will track the hours you spend reading (or being read to) in order to earn raffle tickets! Each program will feature unique, age-appropriate prizes, and you can enter your tickets for a chance to win whatever prize you like!

ADULT PROGRAMS

We’ve got three words for you - Adult. Summer. Reading. We are in coming in loud and proud and we love watching you all find your voices.

Yoga with Brian is back this month on Mondays: July 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 31st, from 6-7pm.  Free and drop-in, bring your yoga mat.

We have a new volunteer, Kat, who is graciously offering Technology Help! They will be here Friday, July 7th, 1-3pm, 30 minute appointments for help with mobile devices. Appointments are required. Request an appointment at http://tinyurl.com/tech-help-kat. What other topics would you like to see Kat cover?

Local award-winning folk singer and songwriter Lisa Bastoni joins us this month to teach Adult Songwriting on Thursdays--July 13 from 3:30-4:30pm and July 20th, 12:20-1:30pm. Attend one or both sessions! Please RSVP so we have an idea of how many folks will be attending. Recommended but not required.

Then, join representatives from Community Legal Aid (CLA) of Central and Western MA on Tuesday, July 18, 10:30-11:30am, to learn more about their services related to housing, and the unique ways in which these issues can affect Senior Citizens. Note: CLA is unable to provide specific legal advice or to provide intake services at this event.
Our Summer Concert Series begins Friday, July 14, at 6:30pm with the Lonesome Brothers, followed by the Logistics on Wednesday, July 26, at 6pm. Come celebrate local music with us, rain or shine! 

Click Here to view the Information About Emily Williston Memorial Library Newsletter July 2023