Children’s and Adult Summer Reading Programs: Sign ups under way at all three Montague Public Libraries for the self-directed reading programs.
Used Book Sale: At at the Carnegie Library, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thousands of sorted books for $3 a bag. DVDs, CDs, and audio books are $1 each. Benefits the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries.
Saturday Hours: Starting July 9, the Carnegie will be open on Saturdays year round.
Tuesday Playgroup: Weekly on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the children’s room of the Carnegie Library. For young children and their parents or caretakers.
X-Ray Vision: Will be held at the Carnegie Library on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Beth Palmquist form the Baystate Medical Center is bringing Slim the Skeleton, real X-rays, and bones to match. Designed for ages 9 to 13.
Expanded Wednesday Hours: The Carnegie Library now opens at 10 a.m. instead of 1 p.m., and will continue to remain open until 8 p.m.
Craft Time: At the Carnegie Library on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Crafts for children of all ages with Angela.
Story Time: Children and their families are invited to come and enjoy stories, crafts, music, activities and snacks with Karen Wartel on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 a.m. at the Carnegie Library in Turners Falls. The weekly free series is designed for young children. This is a great time to meet new people, listen to stories, chat and spend a Wednesday morning.
Music and Movement: This fun series for young children with Tom Carroll and Laurie Davidson is held on Thursdays at 10 a.m. during July and August at the Carnegie Library.
Lego Club: Meets at the Carnegie Library on Friday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to be creative with a variety of library Legos.
Home Delivery: Do you, or someone you know, have a hard time accessing your local library? Library volunteers can bring books, audios, and movies to your home. Call 863-3214 for more information.
All of the above programs are free and no registrations are required. For further information on library services or any library program please contact the Carnegie Library, 201 Ave. A, Turners Falls, 863-3214.
Check out the library website, www.montaguepubliclibraries.org. Please like the Montague Public Libraries on Facebook. Library hours are as follows: Carnegie Library, Monday through Wednesday, 1 to 8 p.m., Thursday 1 to 5 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m. Millers Falls Library, Tuesday and Thursday 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Montague Center Library, Monday and Wednesday 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m.