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Storytime


Join Miss Heather, with her guitar and the Monkey Mitt, for another exciting session of Storytime at the Library. Parents and children ages 0-5 can listen to stories, sing songs, finger plays and make crafts. Themes include mittens, construction, alligators, fairy tales and a pajama day! This is program is for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.


Lunenburg Bridgewater Liverpool
634-8008 543-9222 354-5270
Tuesdays
January 12
-March 9
Wednesdays
January 13
-March 10
Thursdays
January 14
-March 11
10am
BOTH SESSIONS ARE NOW FULL
BOTH SESSIONS ARE NOW FULL
Fridays
January 15-March 12
THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL



Tale Spinners


South Shore Public Libraries is pleased to offer Tale Spinners, an early literacy program designed to give caregivers and children under four an early start to acquiring literacy skills.

Tale Spinners session will be 45-60 minutes in length in a playgroup-type setting.  Sessions will resume in the spring of 2010.

This three-session program includes fingerplays, stories, rhymes and songs to help introduce babies to the world or reading. Parents or caregivers and their young charges will receive a board book, library card and other informational handouts.

Tale Spinners is a free program and generously sponsored by the United Way of Lunenburg County. Stay tuned for specific locations, times and dates.

United Way



Inservice Day Movies


No school? Nothing to do? Drop in to the Library for a movie on the big screen. Free popcorn and juice.


Disney Pixar's new smash hit UP will be playing! By tying thousands of balloon to his home, 78-yearold Carl Fredricksen sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Right after lifting off, however, he learns he isn't alone on his journey, since 8-year old Russell has inadvertently become a stowaway on the trip.




Saturday Movie Matinees


The third Saturday of the month is Movie Matinee Day. Enjoy a movie plus free popcorn and soda. Roll 'em!

  • When: March 20
  • Time: 2:00pm
  • Where: Bridgewater Library
  • Ages: 8 years and up
  • Register: Pick up your free ticket or call to say you're coming at 543-9222. 15 people max.

  • March 20 - Curious George

Based on the books by Margaret and H.A. Rey. Welcome to the world of Curious George. Will Ferrell stars as The Man in the Yellow Hat, a gentleman who looks after his pet monkey - an inquisitive and wonderful creature whose enthusiasm often gets the best of him.


Games Night at the Library

Drop in to the library on Thursday nights this winter for board games. Scrabble, Pictureka, backgammon, chess and Cranium will be available - or bring your own. Registration not required. Families, kids and adults are welcome.

  • When: Thursday nights
  • Time: 6:30-8pm
  • Where: Bridgewater Library
  • Ages: Everyone welcome!
  • Register: No registration required.


March Break Programs


Program Descriptions - see below for schedule. Please call the Library to register for March Break Programs as indicated.

Movies

  • G-Force - A specially trained squad of guinea pigs is dispatched to stop a diabolical billionaire from taking over the world. Ages 8 and up.  March 15, 1:30pm at the Bridgewater Library, and March 18, 1:30pm at the T. H. Raddall Library in Liverpool.  Registration is not required.
  • Toy Story - In anticipation of the upcoming sequel, Disney Pixar's original Toy Story will be shown. A cowboy toy is profoundly threatened and jealous when a fancy spaceman toy becomes top toy in a boy's room. Join Woody, Buzz and all the gang on their first exciting adventure.  March 18, 10am at the T. H. Raddall Library in Liverpool.  Registration is not required.

Glass-Bead Jewelry Making

  • Design your own glass-bead jewelry, led by the Library's own Shelley and Heather. Boys and girls in grades 2-6 can show their style by making earrings, a bracelet or a key chain.
  • Cost $2. March 19, 10am at the T. H. Raddall Library in Liverpool.  Registration is required.

Games
  • Drop in at the library and play a board game with others.
  • Ages 5 -14. Registration is not required.
  • March 16, 1:30pm at the Bridgewater Library.
  • March 18, 1:30pm at the Lunenburg Library.

Card Making
  • Learn how to make fun cards.
  • Materials provided.
  • Ages 8 and up; limit of 8 participants.
  • March 18, 1:30pm at the Bridgewater Library.  Registration is required.
Spotlight on:

Locations and hours:
Bridgewater Library
Greenfield Library - opening April 2010!
Liverpool Library
Lunenburg Library
Outreach Services including Mobile Library

Pick up and drop off points:
Hebbville
Chester
New Ross
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