Lawrence Loves – Issue 15

Happy Library Card Sign-up Month! A reminder that you can sign up for a library card using our online form. You can also sign up in person at the library, but you’ll need to make an appointment using our Event Calendar.

Another great way to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month is by signing up for a Boston Public Library eCard! The Boston Public Library (BPL) eCards are available to anyone who lives, resides part-time to attend school, owns property, or works in Massachusetts. With the BPL eCard, you’ll get expanded access to eResources like Hoopla and Kanopy. Visit their website for all of the details and to sign up!

Now, onto the roundup of links we’ve shared on social media! All links were functional as of September 19, 2020.

New! Work/study in the library appointments! Sign up on our website.

Library Programs

We made the paper! Julia Malakie of the Lowell Sun took a bunch of fun photos of our annual tie-dye party. Check out the slideshow on the Sentinel & Enterprise website.

Historical Fiction Book Club meets on September 29

The Economics of Climate Change (Lawrence Library/Facebook) On September 26 at 7 PM, Madhavi Venkatesan, an academic economist and environmental activist, will lead a discussion on the relationship between economics and sustainability: social justice, environmental justice, and economic equity. Please register online for this event.

Great White Sharks (Lawrence Library/Facebook) On September 23 at 6:30 PM, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, a New England non-profit, takes you on a dive into the science behind white shark conservation and biology, and its impacts on public safety. This family-friendly, online presentation is sponsored by the Nashoba Conservation Trust and the Lawrence Library. This is an online presentation via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out the week before and the day before the presentation. Please register for this event!

LGBTQ+ Youth Group (Lawrence Library) Register in advance for the online version of our LGBTQ+ youth group! We welcome teens and young adults to chat in a safe and welcoming environment. Our next meeting is happening on Wednesday, October 7. Please note that we’ve moved the start time to 5:30 PM for this hour-long program.

National Voter Registration Day (National Voter Registration Day) Are you registered to vote? If not, stop by the library on Tuesday, September 22 between 4-6 PM (outside) to fill out a registration form!

Zoom Meditation (Lawrence Library/Facebook) Join us for a free, online guided meditation from the comfort of your home, led by Brian! Register on our Event Calendar.

Books and Education

Learn at Home with PBS Kids (PBS)

Wowbrary (Wowbrary) Find out what’s new in our collection! You can sign up for a weekly email update from Wowbrary.

Local Interest

Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area (Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area/Constant Contact)

Storytime

Letter Storytimes (Lawrence Library/Facebook) New Letter Storytimes! New story posted every Thursday. Register at our website to pick up a library book and activities for storytime at home.

Miss Jennifer Reads Not a Stick by Antoinette Portis (Lawrence Library/Facebook)

Miss Jennifer reads Roy Digs Dirt by David Shannon (Lawrence Library/Facebook)

Travel

Virtual Visit to Chile (Global Road Warrior) Are you looking for trips to dream about? Virtually visit Chile on our Global Road Warrior database to begin planning your adventure!

Lawrence Loves – Issue 14

A reminder that the library is open to the public by appointment. You can book an appointment to browse the collection, use a computer, fax, or copier through our online Event Calendar or by calling 978-433-0330. Please note: No one will be admitted to the library without an appointment.

Everyone entering the library will be required to wear a mask and sanitize their hands upon entrance. Staff will gladly pull items to be picked up curbside for anyone who cannot wear a mask for medical reasons. For full details, please check out our recent post. Our curbside service is still available for all.

Now, onto the roundup of links we’ve shared on social media! All links were functional as of August 28, 2020.

Library Programs

The Economics of Climate Change (Lawrence Library/Facebook) On September 26 at 7 PM, Madhavi Venkatesan, an academic economist and environmental activist, will lead a discussion on the relationship between economics and sustainability: social justice, environmental justice, and economic equity. Please register online for this event.

Great White Sharks (Lawrence Library/Facebook) On September 23 at 6:30 PM, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, a New England non-profit, takes you on a dive into the science behind white shark conservation and biology, and its impacts on public safety. This family-friendly, online presentation is sponsored by the Nashoba Conservation Trust and the Lawrence Library. This is an online presentation via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out the week before and the day before the presentation. Please register for this event!

Our new historical fiction book club starts next month

LGBTQ+ Youth Group (Lawrence Library/Facebook) Register in advance for the online version of our LGBTQ+ youth group! We welcome teens and young adults to chat in a safe and welcoming environment. Our next meeting is being held on September 2 at 6 PM. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Outdoor Yoga (Lawrence Library) Please register for our free Outdoor Yoga class (weather permitting) on our Event Calendar. Space is limited to six people per class. The next class is being held on September 2.

Zoom Meditation (Lawrence Library/Facebook) Join us for an online guided meditation from the comfort of your home, led by Brian! Register on our Event Calendar and you will be sent a zoom link via email after you register.

Art

Nick DePasquale Photography (Lawrence Library/Facebook)

Books and Education

Wowbrary (Wowbrary) See what’s new in our library collection!

Storytime

Miss Jennifer is in the Mahony Garden, reading Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson (Lawrence Library/Facebook)

Local Interest

Become a Poll Worker (National Association of Secretaries of State) Are you interested in being a poll worker? This handy website is a great resource. In Massachusetts, you do not need to be a resident of a city or town in order to be a poll worker there!

Flower Bulbs Fundraiser The Friends of the Lawrence Library is hosting this fundraiser. You can purchase bundles of 25 bulbs, either a Crocuses mix, a Tulip mix, or a Daffodils mix for $25 per bundle! Pre-order by September 19, 2020. Pick up October 17. You can place your order online or print out an order form and send a check to the Friends.

Water Ban (Lawrence Library/Facebook) A Notice from the Town of Pepperell: Mandatory ban on all outside water use. The town of Pepperell has instituted an outdoor water ban in effect from August 17th until further notice. All non-essential outdoor water use, including but not limited to: watering lawns, washing vehicles and equipment, filling/topping of pools, etc… is prohibited. Hand watering of vegetable gardens is permissible.

This conservation measure is due to the extreme drought conditions currently impacting Middlesex County, and is necessary to ensure adequate public water supplies for domestic use, health care and fire protection. Compliance with this ban is intended to avoid a situation where the town may need to enact further and more stringent conservation measures to protect and preserve our water supply and infrastructure.

Failure to comply with this ban could result in fines of up to $500 for each day of violation or suspension of water service. Please see the towns website https://town.pepperell.ma.us for more details.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your cooperation and patience. The water dept will inform customers of any changes in this situation. Please note that while the ban is formally limited to Pepperell public water customers, we encourage all residents with private wells or irrigation wells to adopt these measures as the drought has already impacted several of these wells. Please call the water dept at 978-433-0359 or email water@town.pepperell.ma.us if you have any questions or concerns regarding this ban.

For the Pepperell Board of Public Works
Ken Kalinowski, PE, DPW Director
Joe Jordan, Water & Sewer Supt.

Lawrence Loves – Issue 11

This Saturday, July 18, The Friends of the Lawrence Library are having a DVD Sidewalk Sale outside of the library. The sale is scheduled for 10 AM – 2 PM. All DVDs will cost just $1. Come support the library and help us make room for our book sale storage. Rain date is Sunday, July 19.

A reminder that the library is open to the public by appointment only. You can book an appointment to browse the collection, use a computer, fax, or copier through our online Event Calendar or by calling 978-433-0330. No one will be admitted to the library without an appointment.

Everyone entering the library will be required to wear a mask and sanitize their hands upon entrance. Staff will gladly pull items to be picked up curbside for anyone who cannot wear a mask for medical reasons. For full details, please check out our recent post. Our curbside service is still available for all.

Now, onto the roundup of links we’ve shared on social media!

Library Programs

LGBTQ+ Youth Group Register in advance for the online version of our LGBTQ+ youth group! We welcome teens and young adults to chat in a safe and welcoming environment. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Our next meeting is being held on August 5 at 6 PM.

Meditation Join us for an hour of relaxation and de-stressing from the comfort of your home on Tuesday, August at 7 PM. Register online and you will receive a Zoom link the day before the program!

Movie Trivia Weekly Movie Trivia nights are back and being held on Zoom! All you need to do is register for the program on our Event Calendar and we will send you the link to join.

One of the lovely quilts currently on display in the library

Squanicook Colonial Quilt Guild Our Art Gallery is still full of beautiful creations from the Squanicook Colonial Quilt Guild! Make an appointment to browse upstairs, and pop in to the Gallery to see! To make browsing appointments, go to our online calendar and choose a time slot.

Summer Reading Check out the reading lists and fun stuff at our Summer Reading website. You can also register for a chance to win prizes from the Boston Bruins including signed pucks, sticks, and jerseys here.

Arts and Crafts

31 Days of Summer LEGO Calendar (That Brick Life)

Books and Education

Comic-Con ‘At Home’ Thursday Schedule Includes ‘Star Trek,’ ‘His Dark Materials,’ ‘The Boys’ (Variety)

P&P Live!: Cindy Otis – with Jenna McLaughlin (Poetry & Prose/Facebook) On July 28, author Cindy Otis talks about her new book True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News. This book is geared towards young adults and the talk is recommended for ages 13+. You can put a hold on her book in our catalog.

She co-founded Black Lives Matter. Here’s why she’s so hopeful for the future. (National Geographic)

Wowbrary (Wowbrary) Visit Wowbrary and sign up for a weekly email update about new items added to our catalog.

Storytime

Miss Jennifer reads Scoot by Cathryn Falwell (Lawrence Library/Facebook)

Miss Jennifer reads There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight by Penny Parker Klostermann (Lawrence Library/Facebook)

Volunteer Opportunities

Step Up To Help Others This Summer: Virtual and In-Person Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages (School Library Journal)

 

 

 

Lawrence Loves – Issue 10

Happy Fourth of July!

A reminder that curbside pickup is available! Only Pepperell items are available to request at this time. There are three ways to place a hold:

• You may place a hold through your library account.
• You may send an email to lawrence.library.pepperell@gmail.com
• You may call us at 978-433-0330

Now to our roundup of links we’ve shared on our Facebook page and our website. The source of the link is in parentheses. Please note that links were current and functional as of July 3, 2020.

 

Week 1 of our Summer Brick Builders Challenge: Build a vehicle!

Books and Education

#BlackVoicesMatter: Books for All Ages by Black Creators (Harper Collins Publishers)

Summer Reading (Lawrence Library) This year we have partnered with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, First Lady of the Commonwealth Lauren Baker, and Blades’ from the Boston Bruins for the Summer Reading Challenge! Sign up here. The challenge is easy, just read every day! Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be eligible to win prizes from the Boston Bruins including signed pucks, signed sticks, and signed jerseys. Check out our Facebook page for games, craft ideas, and storytimes each week. We will also be offering stories on our “Trail Tales” walk behind the library as well as scavenger hunts throughout the summer. A reminder that our Trails Tales path is ADA-accessible!

23 Phenomenal Young Adult Books By Black Authors From The First Half Of 2020 (Buzzfeed)

Wowbrary (Wowbrary) Visit Wowbrary and sign up for a weekly email update about new items added to our catalog.

More new books!

New books!

 

LGBTQ+

The Advocate’s 2020 Champions of Pride Come to Life in AR Experience (The Advocate) Palana Belken, who spoke to our LGBTQ+ Youth Group last year about transgender rights, has been named one of The Advocate‘s 2020 Champions of Pride. A reminder that the LGBTQ+ Youth Group meets via Zoom at 6 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month. For the link, sign up here.

4 Ways To Make Your Workplace Equitable For Trans People (NPR)

Storytime

Miss Jennifer reads Tow Truck Joe by June Sobel (Lawrence Library/Facebook)

 

Lawrence Loves – Issue 8

Lucky is playing it safe by donning one of the library’s new face shields

A reminder that curbside service is back! Only Pepperell items are available to request at this time. There are three ways to place a hold:

1. You may place a hold through your library account.
2. You may send an email to lawrence.library.pepperell@gmail.com
3. You may call us at 978-433-0330

Now to our roundup of links we’ve shared on our Facebook page and our website. The source of the link is in parentheses. Please note that links were current and functional as of June 12, 2020.

Books and Education

Anti-Racism Reading Lists and Resources (Adrienne Butler/Oklahoma Dept. of Libraries) This list is divided by age group (children, middle school, teen, and librarian/teacher/adult). You will find several resources listed multiple times under different age groups.

Disrupting Whiteness in Libraries and Librarianship: A Reading List (University of Wisconsin-Madison)  This bibliography “contains citations and links (when available) to resources focused on race, racism, and disrupting whiteness and white supremacy in libraries.”

Global Road Warrior (Global Road Warrior) Plan your next trip with Global Road Warrior! This database provides a wealth of information on 175 countries. You may view maps, read about the history and culture of a country, research the local cuisine (recipes included), and much more. You will need your library card to access this database.

A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth (The Trevor Project)

Wowbrary (Wowbrary) Sign up for a weekly email update on materials added to the library’s catalog.

Library Programs

LGBTQ+ Youth Group Online We welcome teens and young adults to chat in a safe and welcoming environment. Please register in advance for this online meeting, which is held at 6 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Online Family Book Club On June 24 at 11 AM, we’ll be discussing Pipi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. Register here to receive the Zoom link.

Local Interest

2020 Census (2020 Census) A friendly reminder that it’s not too late to complete the 2020 Census!

Story Time

Miss Jennifer reads What the Ladybug Heard by Julia Donaldson (Lawrence Library/Facebook)