Hanson Public Library Newsletter

VOLUME 13 ISSUE 1

SUMMER 2019

Hanson Public Library

132 Maquan Street

Hanson, MA 02341

781-293-2151

781-293-6801 fax

info@hansonlibrary.org

Summer Reading 2019 Trivia Night 2019

Join us for the Hanson

Public Library Foundation’s

annual Trivia Night on

Wednesday, July 31st at

Camp Kiwanee with host

Kevin Glennon from

Foolosopher Trivia. Enjoy

a delightfully fun night

answering brain-tickling

questions and mingling with friends! Doors open at 6:30 pm and

the trivia game begins at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from the evening will

provide enrichment programs at the Library. Further details and

the registration form are on the back page of this newsletter. Don’t

miss out on this fabulous night!

Family Skate Time

You and your family are

invited to a free Family

Skate Time at the Carousel

Family Fun Center in

Whitman on Thursday,

August 15th from 10:00 am

to 12:00 pm to celebrate the

Hanson Public Library and

its 2019 summer reading

program. This super cool roller skating party will feature free

skating, free skate rental and tons of fun for everyone! To register,

go to hansonlibrary.org and sign up under "Calendar of Events" or

call the library at 781-293-2151. This event is sponsored by the

Hanson Public Library Foundation.

The Hanson Public Library invites you to

participate in 1000 BOOKS BEFORE

KINDERGARTEN, an early literacy program

that challenges parents, grandparents, families,

and caregivers to read 1,000 books to their infant

or toddler before entering kindergarten.

To get started, register on our website or at the

library, and pick up a tote bag and reading logs.

Prizes are awarded for each 100 book milestone.

This program is made possible by the generous

donations made by family and friends in memory of

Tom Moore, who was a life-long library advocate,

avid reader, teacher, and promoter of literacy.

Reserve A Museum Pass This Summer

The Hanson Public Library is participating in the 2019 Statewide

Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories.

We have great programs to offer this year. Details about kickoff,

summer reading programs, and prizes are inside this newsletter.

The Library offers passes to:

Boston Children's Museum

Dreamland Wax Museum

Edaville Family Theme Park

Heritage Museums & Gardens

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Massachusetts ParksPass

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Science

Mystic Aquarium

New England Aquarium

Peabody Essex Museum

Plimoth Plantation

Roger Williams Park Zoo

USS Constitution Museum

Zoo New England

Kickoff

Friday, June 28th

Mary (Gret) Lozeau - Memorial Gifts

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Hanson Public Library Foundation has been

honored to receive seventy-six donations from

individuals, families and organizations in memory

of Mary (Gret) Lozeau, a founding Library

Foundation Director and a longtime Trustee of

the Hanson Public Library. The generous gifts

and beautiful notes received are testaments to Gret, a caring,

dedicated, and giving person. The Library Director and the

Library Trustees are collaborating to responsibly allocate the

memorial gifts with a goal of funding materials and programs to

promote middle school literacy in honor of Gret. The Foundation

Directors extend a sincere thank you to those who made donations

in memory of Gret. These gifts will help keep Gret’s legacy

shining brightly at our Library and will make a difference in the

lives of middle school students.

Summer Reading 2019

Book-to-Movie Discussion Group

Read the book, watch the movie, then join us for a lively discussion.

JULY: Thursday, July 25, 6:30 pm

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly

Three brilliant African-American women at NASA serve as the brains

behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut

John Glenn into orbit.

AUGUST: Date to be determined

Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

A progressive and independent woman of the 1920s is left to care for

her 10-year-old nephew after his wealthy father dies.

Yoga Classes

Thursdays, 6:30 pm

$5 per person, per class

Enjoy the benefits of yoga for flexibility and stress reduction. All levels

welcome. Yoga blankets provided, or bring your own blanket/mat.

This program is sponsored by the HPL Foundation.

Intro to Twitter

Tuesday, July 9, 6:00 pm

Wednesday, July 10, 10:00 am

Do you want to tweet? Learn how to join the conversation by sharing

photos, videos, and short messages with other users around the world!

SAILS Mobile App

Tuesday, July 23, 6:00 pm

Wednesday, July 24, 10:00 am

Learn abut the SAILS mobile app! Search the catalog, manage your

account, pay fines, and keep your library card with you on your phone!

Intro to Pinterest

Tuesday, August 6, 6:00 pm

Wednesday, August 7, 10:00 am

Learn about the popular social media platform Pinterest! Learn how to

pin things, make pin boards, and connect with other users.

Intro to RBdigital

Tuesday, August 20, 6:00 pm

Wednesday, August 21, 10:00 am

Did you know… the library offers digital magazines? No waits, no fines,

no due dates! This class will introduce you to digital magazines through

RBdigital, help you create an account, and get you started reading.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

KICKOFF

Friday, June 28th - 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Mobile-MiniGolf Did you know there are two golf balls on the Moon? We can’t offer golf on the Moon, but we’ve got the next best thing: minigolf in the Library! Come kick off Summer Reading 2019 by playing 9 holes and enjoying some space-related trivia. Registration required.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hanson Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

A visit from Brockton Rox mascot K-O 10:00 am—12:00 pm

Free ice cream Generously donated by LiL Duke’s of Pembroke

Also enjoy… Our Space Helmet “Photo Booth” - Take a picture with your face

in a space helmet against a backdrop of stars!

Raffles to help support the Friends of the Hanson Library

REGISTRATION Registration for summer reading programs begins on Friday, June 28 at 10:00 am. Hanson residents will be given preference.

Online: Click on Calendar of Events at hansonlibrary.org Phone: 781-293-2151 Email: info@hansonlibrary.org

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READING RAFFLES & PRIZES

For every 5 books or 5 hours

you read:

Choose a book and prize

from our prize closet.

Add a paper link to our

Reading Chain.

Receive one raffle ticket to

put towards a grand prize.

Grand Prizes

Bike

Kids entering Gr. 1, 2 & 3 From Knights of Pythias

Award ceremony: Tues., Aug. 13, 6:30 pm

Kindle Fire 7 Kids Edition

Purchased with funds from the HPL Foundation

VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2

Purchased with funds from the HPL Foundation

Tickets to a Brockton Rox

Game

Tickets to TreeTop

Adventures

“Because of the Rabbit” Book Club

Tuesdays 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 8/6 — 5:00-6:00 pm — Ages 8-12

Join us in reading Cynthia Lord’s latest book Because of the Rabbit,

and enjoy related games, crafts, and activities. Books will be provided.

Oracle Cards for Tweens

Tuesday, July 16 — 6:00-8:00 pm — Ages 10 & up

Learn how to use Oracle Cards and how they can support you from

Holistic Educator Pamela Lemkin.

Teen Video Challenge

Tuesday, July 23 — 6:00-7:30 pm — Teens

Each participant will create a short video that shows their interpretation

of the 2019 Summer Reading slogan, “A Universe of Stories.” Videos

can then be submitted as part of the national Teen Video Challenge

with a chance to receive a cash prize and summer reading materials for

the Library! Visit www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/

2019-teen-video-challenge for more details.

Yoga & Painting Workshop

Tuesday, August 6 — 2:30-5:00 pm — Ages 10 & up

$5 per child

Enjoy a relaxing yoga class followed

by a painting session to create a

“yoga silhouette” acrylic on canvas.

This program is funded in part by

State Aid to Public Libraries.

Learn Ukulele

Tuesday, August 13 — 4:00 pm — Ages 7 & up

Julie Stepanek will teach you how to tune, strum, and read chords. No

experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of hers.

This program is sponsored by the HPL Foundation.

Space Club

Wednesdays 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 — 11:00 am — All ages

Come join us as we get our hands busy with painting, drawing,

sculpting, and more! Enjoy space-themed crafts/activities such as wet

chalk outer space art, pretend jet packs, galaxy play-doh, alien

spaceships, and play-doh aliens!

“Hot Rod Hamster” Book Club

Wednesdays 7/24, 7/31, 8/7, 8/14 — 9:30-10:30 am — Grades PreK-1

Join us in reading some of Cynthia Lord’s Hot Rod Hamster series,

and enjoy related games, crafts, and activities. Books will be provided.

“Borrowing Bunnies” Storytime

Wednesday, July 17 — 9:30-10:30 am — Grades K-5

We’ll read about Cynthia Lord’s adventures with rabbits Peggotty and

Benjamin, and enjoy related games, crafts, and activities.

“Shelter Pet Squad” Book Club

Thursdays 7/18, 7/25, 8/8, 8/15 — 5:00-6:00 pm — Grades 2-4

Join us in reading Cynthia Lord’s Shelter Pet Squad #1: Jellybean, and

enjoy related games, crafts, and activities. Books will be provided.

Space Shuttle Art

Thursday, July 11 — 3:30-4:30 pm — Ages 5-7

Look at pictures and illustrations of space

shuttles and then draw and paint your own.

This program is funded by State Aid to

Public Libraries.

Paint a Galaxy

Thursday, July 18 — 3:00-4:30 pm — Ages 7 & up

Learn how to paint a galaxy with acrylic paint using a sponge.

This program is funded by State Aid to Public Libraries.

Blue Star Planetarium: In My Backyard

Friday, July 12 — 10:00 am — Grades PreK-2

Explore the backyard through the seasons and get introduced to Moon

phases, constellations, and the planets.

Blue Star Planetarium: Earth, Moon & Sun

Friday, July 12 — 11:00 am — Grades 2 & up

Explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

These programs are sponsored by the HPL Foundation.

Robot Storytime

Friday, July 19 — 10:00 am — Preschool age

Join Miss Kate for an out-of-this-world robot-themed craft & storytime.

“Howl at the Moon with a Wild Thing Tune!” with Tom Sieling

Friday, July 26 — 10:30 am — All ages/families

A very interactive family program featuring humorous children’s songs

that are sure to engage everyone.

This program is funded by State Aid to Public Libraries.

Silly Stories for Preschoolers

Friday, July 26 — 1:30-2:15 pm — Ages 3-5

Join Miss Carol of Self Help, Inc. for play time, silly songs, movement,

funny stories, and fun art projects.

Mamasteph

Friday, August 2 — 1:00 pm — All ages

A performance featuring traditional

children’s music, musical stories, and

sing-a-longs from Stephanie Chase

aka Mamasteph.

This program is funded by State Aid to

Public Libraries.

Space-Themed Yoga & Craft

Friday, August 9 — 10:00 am — Preschool age

Children will do some yoga poses and then create a space-themed craft.

Saturday Stories

Saturdays 6/29, 7/20, 7/27, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 — 9:30 am — Ages 0-3

Come sing, dance, and read stories with Miss Jess.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

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Sponsored by The Hanson Public Library Foundation, Inc.

Camp Kiwanee Lodge Route 58, Hanson

Wednesday, July 31, 2019 6:30 pm - Doors Open

7:30 pm - Questions Begin

Cash prize of $200 awarded to winning team. Bring your own snacks & thinking caps! Cash bar - Raffles - Free popcorn & water

Limited table space available. Sign up now and don’t miss the fun!

Entry fee: $120 per table (for up to 8 people) or $15 per person (will be put at a table with players)

Trivia Night Entry Form

Team Name_______________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person_____________________________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________ Email__________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to: Hanson Public Library Foundation Entry forms and payment may be dropped off or mailed to the Hanson Public Library, 132 Maquan St., Hanson, MA 02341.

E-mail questions to hpl.foundation@gmail.com or call 781-293-2151.

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Hanson Public Library

132 Maquan Street

Hanson, MA 02341

Summer Hours July 1st—August 24th

Monday 9 am—5 pm

Tuesday 12 pm—8 pm

Wednesday 9 am—3 pm

Thursday 12 pm—8 pm

Friday 9 am—5 pm

Saturday 9 am—1 pm

Closed Saturday, Aug. 31st

& Monday, Sept. 2nd

Summer Reading program details inside...