Library Hours

 Monday  10 - 5
 Tuesday
 2 - 9
 Wednesday 
 10 - 5
 Thursday  2 - 9
 Friday
 10 - 5
 Saturday*  10 - 5
 Sunday   closed
* Open only during the school year
 

Contact Us

77 Nason Street
Maynard MA  01754

Phone:       978-897-1010
Fax:            978-897-9884
Library Spotlights
 
  • 2011 Taxes
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    State and federal tax forms are now available at the Reference Desk.
     
    Do you need help with your taxes? From February 4 until April 14, you can get help at the library! Appointments can be made on Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings or all day on Saturday by calling Bill Cranshaw or Sharon Kelsey at 978-760-2984.
     
     
  • Maynard Reads Together 2012
We will be presenting our third community reading program this spring, featuring the Pulitzer Prize winning novel Empire Falls by Richard Russo. Copies of the book in several formats are available for check-out on the display table as you enter the library.
 
We're delighted to announce that Richard Russo, Andre Dubus III, Margot Livesey, Jane Brox and Roland Merullo will participate in the First Annual Maynard Book Festival on March 31 as part of Maynard Reads Together 2012.  Mark your calendars! Watch for more details here.
 
  • Museum Passes
Passes are available for many local and Boston area museums and attractions.  Call 978-897-1010 or visit the Circulation Desk for more information or to make reservations.
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  • Downloadable eBooks and Audiobooks
 
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  • Online Databases
The library provides a wide array of databases for your use, including NoveList, Massachusetts Newsstand, The New York Times, and a number of sites for academic and literary research. Learn More

  • Facebook pages
The library and the Friends have Facebook pages. Get up-to-date news and event reminders.
 
Upcoming Library Events
 Every Tuesday, Jan 17 until March 6
Adventures in Slumberland, aka Bedtime Story Time, 7:00 p.m.
Join Mr. Mark for stories, talents and a snack. Feel free to come in your PJ's!
Ages 3 and over
 
Saturday, Feb 11
MaynardCAN! Discussion, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
MaynardCAN! will host a book/topic discussion on the book “Gone Tomorrow: The Hidden Life of Garbage” by Heather Rogers and the subjects of consumption, trash generation, and ways to transition to a more sustainable relationship with waste. See www.MaynardCAN.org for more information.
 
Tuesday, February 14
Screening of Empire Falls, Pt 1, 6:30 p.m.
As the first event of Maynard Reads Together, we'll be showing part 1 of the HBO adaptation of Richard Russo's novel Empire Falls. The movie stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and Ed Harris. Refreshments will be served.
 
Wednesday, Feb 15
Toy Time, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 1 to 5
Thursday, February 16
Screening of Empire Falls, Pt 2, 6:30 p.m.
As the first event of Maynard Reads Together, we'll be showing part 2 of the HBO adaptation of Richard Russo's novel Empire Falls. The movie stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and Ed Harris. Refreshments will be served.
 
Tuesday, Feb 28
Book Mill Discussion Group, 7:00 p.m.
Join in a discussion of Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson. Everyone is welcome!
 
Wednesday, March 7
First Wednesdays Knitting Group, 10:30 a.m.
Join the monthly drop-in group to work on your knitting projects and share ideas.



MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Saturday, March 31
The First Annual Maynard Book Festival featuring a discussion with Richard Russo and Andre Dubus III, and an author panel with Margot Livesey, Jane Brox and Roland Merullo.
 
NEW DATE: Thursday, May 3
Gregory Maguire returns to the library!


See the Calendar of Events (coming soon) for more details.

 
 

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