September 2022 at Hall Memorial Library
Library card competition, a back-to-school break, and a hello from a familiar face- our new director!
September! Warm days and cooler nights herald the start of fall, though there’s always the chance for extended summer weather. Swing by the library for reads as crisp as a fresh apple placed on a teacher’s desk.
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month!
Help us win the statewide competition for most new library cards (and earn prizes) by referring your friends to get library cards this month! Let’s get that trophy (and bragging rights) for our lovely community library.
Letter From the Director
Hello dear patrons;
Most of you have known me for at least part of my fourteen years working at Hall Memorial Library. As some of you may already know, I am your new Library Director.
Thank you to our Trustees for putting their faith in my ability to lead our library to wonderful new heights. I am so excited to continue to support this community and grow our library into a thriving hub for new and returning patrons.
We have a fantastic staff who have lots of ideas for how to best serve our towns and we are planning many new and exciting things. Please make sure you are signed up for our newsletter, follow us on social media, or stop by the library often!
If you have any questions, comments, or just want to share something with me, feel free to reach out via email at Brittany@HallMemorialLibrary.org or visit me in my new office - the door is always open. I hope to serve you all for many years to come!
-Brittany Shanahan
Programming Break - Aug. 22 through Sept. 10
Some of our ongoing programs are taking a break to avoid cluttering everyone's busy back-to-school schedules! Make sure to check if your regular favorite programs are on the calendar before you head out!
Kid Programs
Children’s Story Time (Mon & Sat at 10:30am) Stories and rhymes for preschool age children. *No Storytime Aug 22-Sept 10.
Little Arches: Yoga & Meditation for Toddlers (Fri 10:30-11am) Tots will move their bodies, listen to calming music, and practice simple breathing exercises. Yoga mats provided. 18 months to 4 years. Outside whenever possible! *No Little Arches Aug 22-Sept 10.
Teen Programs
Teen Game Afternoon (Sept. 13, 3-4pm) Stop by the Teen Room and hang out while we play some fun games like Exploding Kittens and Happy Little Dinosaurs.
Hang with Nash (Sept. 20, 3:30-4:30pm) Brighten your day and spend time with Nash the dog. Drop in, no registration required.
Teen Craft - Wish Bracelets (Sept. 27, 3-4pm) "The idea behind a wish bracelet is that you make a wish, and tie it on. Eventually, the hemp wears out, and you will lose the beads. Which sounds sad, but when this happens, your wish is then 'released' and is supposed to come true."
Adult Programs
Chess Club (Mondays 3-5pm) Open to all ages and skill levels.
Tech Thursdays (Thursdays Noon-7pm) Book a 30-minute appointment on our Facebook page or drop in for help with computers, phones, apps & other tech-y things!
Quilting Group (Fridays 10am-2pm) Bring your own materials and sewing machine.
BYO Craft & Chill (Thurs Sept. 8, 22 & 29 at 6pm) Drop in and work on your project while chatting with other crafters! All handcrafts are welcome.
Every Step Matters with Granite VNA (Tues September 13, 1-2:30pm) Join us for this workshop on minimizing slips, trips, and falls! Explore common factors that can lead to falls and simple steps you can take to minimize the risk.
Nooner’s Book Club (Tues Sept. 20, Noon-2pm) Reading The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules by Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg
Show and Tell - For Adults! (Thurs Sept. 22 at 6:30pm) Calling all skills, talents, collections, creations, or interesting stories - bring it to the library and show it off!
Cross-Stitch Craft (Tues Sept. 27 at 6:30pm) Choose a pattern for beginners- or try something a little more challenging and finish it up at home! Tea & snacks provided and all materials supplied.
NOTE: THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED SEPTEMBER 5TH FOR LABOR DAY
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