This Week at the Jones Library
Happy New Year! As we kick off the New Year with this issue of our newsletter, we send wishes for a wonderful 2023 for us all. We've highlighted some of this week's events below, as well as other library news and upcoming programs. Please visit our website for more details, to access our online resources, and to discover the materials the library has to offer. And follow us on social media as well!
Holiday Closing
Sunday, January 1
Monday, January 2
The Jones Library and branches will be closed on Sunday and Monday in observance of the New Year's holiday. Library hours resume on Tuesday, January 3.
Happy New Year to all!
Teen Winter Reading Challenge Ends
Tuesday, January 3 through Tuesday, January 17
Teens, are you participating in our Winter Reading Challenge? It's time to bring back your completed Bingo cards! Bring them to the Jones Library Kids' Desk anytime between Tuesday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 17 to claim a $5 gift card to Amherst Coffee. This program is for teens in grades 6 to 12. For more information, please email us.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Jones Libraries.
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
Wednesday, January 4 from 9:30 - 11:30 am
Are you a 50+ job seeker? Start the new year by building your job search tool kit with this online networking group! This week's topic is "Self Assessment and Transferable Skills", exploring the question of what you really want to do in the next chapter of your career. This topic will be covered in next week's evening session as well. Attend either morning (1st and 3rd Wednesday) or evening (2nd and 4th Wednesday) sessions - whatever works best for you. Job seekers can join the group at any time. Learn more and register!
Participation in this series is made possible by the Friends of the Jones Libraries.
January in the Burnett Gallery
Reception: Thursday, January 5 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Stop by the gallery this month for a shared art show, featuring an exhibit entitled "Spare" by Sara Karz Reid as well as Work by Jon Bander. The opening reception will be this Thursday evening. Learn more.
Kids Chess Club
Saturday, January 7 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Join Andy Morris-Friedman to learn the basics of chess and advance to other exciting strategies of the game! We will meet on the first Saturday of the month through March. This program is for children ages 9 and up. To register and learn more, send us an email!
This program is made possible by the Friends of the Jones Libraries.
Beginning ESL for Seniors Class
Thanks to a recent grant from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, the library currently has room in its “senior beginner” ESL class, and is encouraging families, neighbors, and friends to refer beginning-level immigrants who are 50+ (including those with limited educational backgrounds) to the free program. For more information, please contact Lynne Weintraub at ESL@joneslibrary.org or 413-259-30
Upcoming Kids Programming
We're looking forward to bringing back some favorite kids' programs in the new year!
- Starting Monday January 9, Little Kid Yoga (recommended ages 2-5) will meet in the Woodbury Room 10:00-10:45
- Starting Wednesday January 11, Sing With Your Baby (ages 0-5) will meet weekly in the Woodbury Room from 10:30-11:30
- Starting Thursday January 12, Storytime and Play (ages 0-5) will meet weekly in the Woodbury Room from 10:30-11:15
- January 14, 21, 28 Saturday Stories Songs and Crafts will meet in the Woodbury Room from 10:30-11:30
Thanks to the Friends of the Jones Libraries for making our programs possible all year!
