Book Sale for Kids June 10-13
It’s time for the Blanding’s book sale just for children. It will be held during these library hours: Tues. June 10 from 11:30 (after Tot Time) to 6:30, Wed. June 11 from 11 am to 7:30, Thurs. June 12 from 11:30 (after Story Hour) to 7:30, and Friday June 13 from 10 to 3:30, or until books are gone. Books are $4.00/bag. Bring your own bags or pick up one at the library. Note that any adults at the sale must be accompanied by a child. Sponsored by The Friends of the Blanding Library.
Children’s Summer Reading Program
This year’s MA Summer Reading theme is “Level Up at Your Library”, and the Blanding Library will be featuring Reading Challenges throughout the summer for patrons of all ages. We’ll be offering reading logs and brag tags for the young, a Children’s Book Challenge for elementary students, a Statewide Choice Book Awards for middle school students, as well as one for teens, to choose to select titles and vote on their favorite in the fall.
Summer Reading for Adults
This summer the Blanding will also offer a reading challenge for adults (over age 18). See how many books you can read. Stop in to register and pick up your list of easy ways to earn tickets to enter raffles. Raffle drawings for prizes will be July 15 and August 15. This library program is sponsored by The Friends of the Blanding Library.
Knit Night at the Library June 12
Looking to meet new friends and share your love of knitting? Bring your current project or start something new, on Thurs. June 12 from 6:30 to 7:30. Whether you knit or crochet, are new or experienced, or have just been meaning to pick up those needles again, there is a seat for you. Let’s build a warm and welcoming space for creativity, conversation, and community, one stitch at a time. This one-time meeting is also to gage interested and plan for the fall.
Coming Up Soon
Family Yoga: Family yoga instructor Rebecca Mele will lead the little ones along with their adults June 23 at 10:30. Program includes stories and art. Bring a mat and water bottle.
Flying High Dogs will be a fun program for anyone who enjoys watching dogs play frisbee. Mike Piazza and his amazing frisbee-catching dogs will present an interactive family-oriented program on July 15 at 1. This free 40-minute demonstration will be held on the back lawn of Goff Hall, behind the library. You can bring blankets to sit on but please leave your own pets at home.
Storytime Quintet presents Peter and the Wolf on July 22 at 11 am. Five women who are professional musicians will narrate the story and play woodwinds. All ages are welcome. This program is sponsored by a generous donation from Oak Hill Engineering, Rehoboth.
Story Hours & More
You can find more information and news about programs and events on the Blanding Public Library at https://rehobothantiquarian.org/blanding-library/ You can also sign-up for a monthly library email letter on this site.
The library continues to accept used books in good condition for the Friends of the library’s annual sale in October. Please drop off donations at the front desk.
Ongoing events: the Blanding hosts two separate book groups, one on the first Monday of the month at 7pm and the other at 3pm on the second Tuesday. Check with the library for more information. Hank Coleman continues the history discussion group on Wed. at 11am. Contact hjcoleman@comcast.net for more information.
The Blanding Public Library at 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and on Friday and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Thursday June 19 for Juneteenth and Friday July 4 for Independence Day. Library phone: 508-252-4236.
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