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New Children's Librarian Appointed
Please join the board and staff in welcoming Alison Francis as the new staff member in charge of Children's Services. Miss Alison, as she would like the children to call her, will be coming to us from the LaGrange Library, where she has served as Youth Services Librarian for the past five years. In addition to holding a master's degree in Library Science, she also has a teaching degree. Ms. Francis looks forward to meeting the parents and children of the district. Fall program sign-ups begin on Thursday, September 13. If parents don't get a chance to meet her then, there will be a Meet & Greet at the Library from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday, September 20. Light refreshments will be served. Ms. Francis will be at the Library full-time starting October 1. Details about fall programs can be found in this newsletter. |
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Children's Program Sign-ups
The sign-up process for fall children's programs kicks off on Thursday, September 13, at 9:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to sign up at the Library in person, or register by phone on that day. Email requests to afrancis@marlborolibrary.org will be reviewed for eligibility. Programs are free to all residents of the Marlboro School District.
Required registration information includes the first and last name of the child, birth date, grade level, parent (or guardian) and contact information (including email, home, work, and mobile phone numbers). After-school programs start at 3:15 and conclude at 4:30 p.m. Parents must make arrangements with school authorities for bus transportation for their children to the Library. Please note that when Marlboro schools close for any reason, there will be no children's programs at the Marlboro Free Library. |
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Children's Programs Schedule
Fall programs begin on October 1 and generally follow last year's schedule. Programs are aimed at specific age groups. Please review the schedule carefully for the program that fits your child's age bracket. Parents may select Toddlertime or Story Hour on either Tuesday or Thursday, but not both. Programs in day-of-the-week order are: Mondays - (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.) Age: Infant to 2-1/2. Wee Folks & Family - Caregivers and children share experiences together. Enrollment limited to 15 families. Dates: Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19, 26, and Dec. 3.
Mondays - (3:15 - 4:30 p.m.) Age: Grades 2 and 3. Carousel for Kids - Weekly activities for boys and girls. Dates: Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 19, 26, Dec. 3 and 10.
Tuesdays - (9:30 - 10:00 a.m.) Age: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2.
Toddlertime I - Introducing children to group dynamics. An adult must accompany each child enrolled. Dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4 and 11.
Tuesdays - (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.) Age: 3-1/2 to Pre-K.
Story Hour I - Program that fosters independent activity and group movement. Dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4 and 11.
Tuesdays - (3:15 - 4:30 p.m.) Age: Grade 4 and up.
Tuesday Book Club - Gather for reading and adventure.
Dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 13, 20, and 27, and Dec. 4.
Thursdays - (10:00 - 10:30 a.m.) Age: 2-1/2 to 3-1/2.
Toddlertime II - Introducing children to group dynamics. An adult must accompany each child enrolled. Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, and Dec. 6. Thursdays - (12:30 - 1:30 p.m.) Age: 3-1/2 to Pre-K. Story Hour II - Program that fosters independent activity and group movement. Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 and Dec. 6. Thursdays - (3:15 - 4:30 p.m.) Age: Grade K to Grade 1. Curiosity Corner - Activities include story hour, snacks, and seasonal celebrations. Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, and Dec. 6. |
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Next Book Club meeting - Sept. 26, 7 p.m.
A new season of Book Club begins with a discussion of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. This novel focuses on the Battle of Gettysburg. The author imagines the motivations behind the actions taken by historical figures who 150 years ago decided the history of our republic. Book Club meetings take place at the Library on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.. Attendance is open to any adult in the school district. Next month's book is Night Work by Steve Hamilton.
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Yard Sale at the Book Barn, Saturday Oct. 13
The Friends of the Marlboro Library will be holding a yard sale in conjunction with their last sale day of the year. The Book Barn is open to the public and sells quality used books, videos, and DVDs that are donated by our communuity. It is located adjacent to the Library's north parking lot and will open on September 8 and October 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you want to donate materials, please contact Cheryl Werba at 236-7987. |
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