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What's new for August
Important Dates
Upcoming Adult Programs
Upcoming Teen Programs
Upcoming Children's Programs
Friends' Corner
Who You Gonna Call?
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New for August
Summer Reading is almost over
Summer Reading is almost over
There's only a couple weeks left of our Plant a Seed, Read summer reading program for kids, teens, and adults! Make sure you log your reading, check our Calendar of Events for programming, and get your raffle tickets entered for prizes! Stop by the library for more information.
New Books and Movies
New Books and Movies
Check out this month's new arrivals! Subscribe to Wowbrary to get lists of new books and movies each week - just enter your email address on the New Arrivals page.
Important Dates
Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees - Wed. Aug 12th @ 4:00pm in the Director's Office on the second floor. Open meeting.
Reminder: The Library is CLOSED Saturdays through Labor Day.
Upcoming Adult Programs
Fermented Pickle with F Word Farm - Learn all about the health benefits of fermented foods, fermentation processes, and how to reduce food waste from the owner of F Word Farm! Wednesday, August 5th @ 6:30pm. For more information and to register, visit our Calendar of Events. Registration required.
Open Space Hike - Join the Open Space Committee and your neighbors for an exciting Summer Trail Series! This month's walk is Cross Road/Rifle Range. Thursday, August 6th @ 6:00pm. For more information, visit our Calendar of Events. No registration required.
Gentle Flow Chair Yoga - In this adaptive and approachable Yoga class, you will learn to practice one of the oldest physical disciplines in the world. Monday, August 10th @ 4:00pm. For more information and to register, visit our Calendar of Events. Registration Required.
Coffee Cupping: Cold Brew - It's time to explore the complexities and flavors of coffee! Tuesday, August 11th @ 5:00pm. For more information and to register, visit our Calendar of Events. Open to teens and adults. Registration required.
Dracut Open Spaces - The Dracut Open Space Committee will be here to share their mission of preserving Dracut's spaces! Learn about these spaces, why they're important, and how to get involved. Wednesday, August 12th at 6:30pm. For more information and to register, visit our Calendar of Events. Registration required.
Writing Group - Tuesday, August 11th @ 6:00pm in the Meeting Room. Ages 13+ welcome! For more information and to register, visit our Calendar of Events. Registration required.
Dracut Library Knitters - Every Thursday @ 4:00pm in the Old Library. Join us whether you knit, crochet, or do another form of needlework. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
Upcoming Adult Book Clubs
Silent Book Club - At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYOBook. Monday, August 3rd @ 6:30pm in the Old Library. No registration required - drop in!
Beyond Cozy Book Club - We read a mix of light & popular fiction and books just a little beyond our comfort zone. New members are always welcome. Tuesday, August 4th @ 6:30pm in the Old Library. No registration required - drop in!
Non-Fiction Book Club - Our Non-Fiction Book Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This is a virtual program via Zoom. New members are always welcome. Wednesday, August 5th @ 6:30pm on Zoom. Email askus@dracutlibrary.org for Zoom link.
Fiction Book Club - Join our hybrid fiction book group with the option to meet in person or over Zoom! Monday, August 10th @ 6:30pm in the Meeting Room or on Zoom. For more information and to register, visit our Calendar of Events. Registration required.
Speculative Fiction Book Club - The Speculative Fiction Book Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We'll be reading a wide selection of SciFi, Fantasy, Dystopian and otherwise fantastical works. Wednesday, August 19th @ 6:30pm in the Meeting Room. No registration required - drop in!
Wednesday Afternoon Book Club - This fiction and nonfiction book group meets on the last Wednesday of the month, from 1:30pm to 2:30pm. New members are always welcome. Wednesday, August 26th @ 1:30pm in the Old Library. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Register here through our Calendar of Events.
Upcoming Teen Programs
Writing and Poetry Contest - Submit your original writing, poetry, or artwork for a chance to be published on our literary zine, The Dogwood, and to win a gift card! Email your submission to askus@dracutlibrary.org. Submissions due by Friday, August 14th.
Garden and Farm Photography Contest - Take pictures and show us the best farms and gardens you can find! Entries should be emailed to askus@dracutlibrary.org for a chance to be featured in our art and literary zine as well as to win a gift card! Submissions due by Saturday, August 15th.
Popsicle Stick Wall Art - Decorate a popsicle stick and at the end of the Summer, all of them will be combined into a giant art piece that will be displayed in the Young Adult section! No need to register, just drop in.
Friendship Bracelets - Drop in to make your own friendship bracelet! Supplies will be in the Young Adult section on the second floor of the library.
Water Bottle Stickers - Bring a reusable water bottle and drop in upstairs to the Young Adult section of the library to decorate it with our waterproof stickers!
Painting Stepping Stones - Add a personal touch to your garden walkway with a hand painted stepping stone! To register, visit our Calendar of Events. Wednesday, August 5th 4:00-6:00pm. Registration required.
Upcoming Children's Programs
Click the "Register here" text at the bottom of each program photo to sign up! Pokemon Go, Outdoor Scavenger Hunt, Lego Club, and Ice Cream Social do not require registration. All other programs do. For more information about each program, visit our Calendar of Events.
No registration required - drop in!
No registration required - drop in!
No registration required - drop in!
No registration required - drop in!
Friend's Corner
The Friends are taking a break from their meetings for the summer but they are always ready to take donations. To learn more about how to support the Friends and the library, please go to the Friends page on the library website. See you at the next meeting in September!
Who You Gonna Call?
Library Phone Number: 978-454-5474
Administration
Vacant, Library Director (extension 301)
Taylor Dodge, Assistant Director | Head of Reference (extension 302)
Carole Hamilton, Office Manager (extension 300)
Circulation Department
Cheryl Salem, Circulation Librarian (extension 317)
Melissa Ryan, Assistant Circulation Librarian (extension 313)
Children's Department
Dominique Zanni, Children's Librarian (extension 311)
Reference Department
Taylor Dodge, Assistant Director | Head of Reference (extension 302)
Audrey Duarte, Reference Librarian | Electronic Resources Librarian (extension 4)
Trustees
Brian Flaherty, Chair
Andrea Grande, Vice Chair
Linda Lambert, Secretary
Dracut Library Enrichment Foundation
Kevin Willett, Chair
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