Children’s and Adult Summer Reading Programs: Sign-ups under way at all three Montague public libraries for the self-directed reading programs.
Local History Program: Ed Gregory will present an interactive- visual program on the Upper Fall River dam on Thursday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. The session will be preceded by the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries annual meeting at 6 p.m.
Puppet Show: The No Strings Marionette Company will present “Treasure Hunt” on Friday, July 29, at 10:30 a.m. in Peskeomskut Park, across from the library. In the case of unpleasant weather, the show will be held inside the Carnegie Library.
Saturday Hours: The Carnegie Library is now open on Saturdays year round, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Craft Time: Is held at the Carnegie Library on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Crafts for children of all ages with Angela.
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.
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.
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.
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Library hours are as follows: Carnegie Library, Monday and Tuesday, 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday 1 to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. 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.