Turner Free Library Newsletter - Februrary 2023

From: Turner Free Library
February 1, 2023

Come check out a book, grab a table to study, use a computer, or attend some of our upcoming programs. 

Fall/Winter Schedule

Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM

Friday-Saturday 9AM-5PM

February Calendar

Reverse Painting for Adults & Seniors Featuring Pop up Art School

Saturday, February 11th, 3:00-4:30PM

Learn about the centuries-old art of reverse glass painting and create your own reverse painting! Choose from three images, and paint it using acrylic paint on clear acetate. Supplies are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Registration required.

Register

February Vacation Week Fun!

February VolunTEENing

Tuesday, February 21st, 2-5pm Wednesday, February 22nd, 2-5pm Thursday, February 23rd, 2-4pm

Are you a teen in need of community service hours? During February vacation week, teens in grades 7-12 can earn community service hours at the library! February VolunTEENs will help out with the redesign of our Teen Room and Video Game Lounge, as well as assisting during Wednesday Children's programming!

Please note:

The event will take place over three days - Tuesday (2-5 PM), Wednesday (2-5 PM), and Thursday (2-4 PM).  Teens DO NOT have to attend all 3 sessions to participate, but teens who DO participate in all 3 sessions will earn 10 hours total of community service.  Please indicate during registration which days you plan to attend.

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Coding for Kids

Tuesday, February 21st & Thursday, February 23rd, 2-3pm

Learn how to code with Scratch! Coding requires kids to use their critical thinking and foresight skills! This FREE program is for kids ages 4-7. Registration is required.

Register!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Drop off: Wednesday, February 22nd, 10am-3:30pm

Pick up & viewing party: Thursday, February 23rd, 11am-12pm

Join us for our first annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Drop off will be on Wednesday, February 22nd from 10am-3:30pm and pickup will be at 11am on Thursday, February 23rd! We're so excited to host your stuffies at the library! Registration is required.

 NOTE: Only stuffies can be at the sleepover. We cannot accommodate humans at this time. Thank you!

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Cooks & Books with Miss Debbie

Thursday, February 23rd, 3-4:30pm

Join us for this special vacation week event! Miss Debbie will read books and walk you through a stuffed pepper recipe. Kids will work in teams to complete the recipe, and don't fret; everyone's a winner at this event because you can eat what you make. Yum! This FREE program is for kids ages 7-12. Registration is required.

 This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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Community News

Randolph Public Schools BUILD

Program

BUILD is an entrepreneurship program for underserved high school students that teaches them how to build their own business while becoming the CEO of their own lives.

Interested in being a business mentor for our students?

More information

Community & Crisis Resources

-COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Info

-Eversource New Start Program

-National Grid Forgiveness Program

-Resilient Randolph Fund - Help with Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities

-THRIVE in Randolph - Financial Resources

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