Upcoming Events at Great Barrington Libraries

@Mason Young Children's Story Time

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-19T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 19, 10:15-11:00AM
]]>Children and their caregiver are invited to join us to enjoy stories. We often also have songs, games and crafts. No sign-up is necessary.

@Mason Family Cirkus

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-19T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 19, 4:45-6:45PM
]]>Bring your original theatrical ideas and creativity to write and star in your own play. Give the uadience something new - you! Contact Hildegarde Freedman at 413-623-0216 for details.

@Ramsdell Sherlock "The Blind Banker"

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-19T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jun 19, 6:30-8:00 PM
]]>Join us at Ramsdell for the first season of the BBC Series, Sherlock. Mysterious symbols and murders are showing up all over London, leading Sherlock and John to a secret Chinese crime syndicate called, Black Lotus.

@Ramsdell Handcrafters Anonymous

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-20T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jun 20, 4:00-5:00 PM
]]>Bring whatever craft you are working on and share your creativity with the group - and see what cool projects other local crafters have got going as well! Questions? Contact Amanda at 528-2403 or amartinson@townofgb.org.

@Mason Summer Reading Program Kick Off!

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-21T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 21, 1:30-3:30pm
]]>Come join the Summer Reading Program, "Dig Into Reading!" at Mason Library! Going through August 10th, it is for families with babies through children age 14. Read for pleasure and success next school year. Today register and enjoy workshops throughout the Children's Room and garden, like planting your own seedling or a potato chip tasting contest.

@Mason Playwright Group Meeting

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-21T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 21, 5:00-7:00 PM
]]>A meeting for local playwrights.

@Ramsdell Making Banners

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-22T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jun 22, 10:30-11:30 AM
]]>Come join us in making banners and decorations for the Children's Garden!

@Mason The Dirt on Dirt Family Event

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-22T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 22, 11:30am-12:30pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Worms! Build your own worm farm, gummy worm vs. live worms, & worm races!

Good for ages 4 & up. Registration required.

@Mason Bagels and Books

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-24T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 24, 9:00-10:00 AM
]]>

Join us for an early morning book club and breakfast! For June we're reading Percival's Planet by Michael Byers.

@Mason Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Meeting

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-24T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 24, 4:00-6:00PM
]]>A public meeting with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission to review the site remediation proposed for the New England Log Homes site in Great Barrington.

@Mason Computer Class - Individual Sessions

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-25T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 25, 5:30-6:30 PM
]]>Sign up for a one on one - we'll spend twenty minutes going over anything computer-related that you'd like to learn or are having difficulties with. Registration for this one is required - please register at the desk or send an e-mail to jmagelaner@townofgb.org.

@ Mason Pirates and Treasures Book Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-26T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 26, 4-5pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Hear tales of a real pirate ship, the Whydah, and its demise off of Cape Cod. Map the routes of the trading ships of the 1700s. Learn to think like a pirate, where pirates were most likely spotted and draw a pirate map.
Are there modern day pirates? Watch out!

Registration required.
Good for ages 9-12.

@Ramsdell Summer Reading Pizza Party

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-26T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jun 26, 5:30-6:30 PM
]]>Join us for pizza and to sign up for Ramsdell Library's Summer Reading Program! The theme this year is "Dig into Reading" and we will be holding story creating workshops throughout the summer. Get those books ready for a summer of fun!

@Ramsdell Sherlock "The Great Game"

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-26T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jun 26, 6:30-8:00 PM
]]>Join us at Ramsdell for the first season of the BBC Series, Sherlock. The mysterious Moriarty tests Sherlock's wits by making him solve case after case around the city.

@Mason Super Hero Terrariums

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-27T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 27, 11:15am-12:15pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Make a superhero terrarium to bring home.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 7-10.

@Mason Southern Berkshire Thyroid Support Group

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-27T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 27, 4:00-6:00 PM
]]>The Southern Berkshire Thyroid Support Group's goal is to share and learn together. Its focus is on hypothyroidism, but all thyroid patients are welcome!

@Mason Family Movie "Oz the Great and Powerful"

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-28T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 28, 6:15pm
]]>Oz the Great and Powerful PG
(2013) 130 min - Adventure | Family | Fantasy IMDB Rating 6.7
A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.

Wear jammies & bring a blanket. Popcorn & drinks included.

@Ramsdell Story Cubes

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-29T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jun 29, 10:30-11:30 AM
]]>Come in and make your own story cubes! You can draw anything on the cubes and then use them like dice to help you create stories. Please sign up by calling Ramsdell Library at 413-274-3738.

@Mason Archaeology Family Event

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-06-29T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jun 29, 11:30am-12:30pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Dig into the past with Egyptian mummies, write your name in hieroglyphics, do a cave painting, & uncover treasures.

Good for ages 5 & up.
Registration required.

@Mason Little Lads & Lassies Literacy

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-01T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 1, 10:30-11:15am
]]>A gentle and intimate Summer Reading Program for caregivers and babies through age 5. Help them learn early literacy skills to increase their likelihood of reading success through rhymes, songs, stories, & finger plays. You'll receive a fun reading log just like the bigger kids.

Drop in, no registration required.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-02T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 2, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-03T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 3, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@ Mason Archaeology Book Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-03T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 3, 4-5pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Do an archaeological dig. Your mission is to carefully put the pieces back together and to identify it. What kinds of people used it? A gameboard has been recovered from the pyramid; Try your hand at the ancient Egyptian game of Senet.

Registration required.
Good for ages 9-12.

@Mason Paulette Morin presents Having Fun with Fossils & Dinosaurs

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-03T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 3, 6:15pm
]]>Dressed for digging, intrepid fossil hunter Paulette Morin introduces families to the wonders of our prehistoric past and dinosaurs. She will talk about the who, what, where and when of dinosaurs. Her enthusiasm for dinosaurs and fossils hunting is inspiring a new generation of young scientists to see what wonders lurk beneath the soil and in the rock ledges of our region. Listen to stories and examine up to 100 fossil specimens.

No registration required.
Good for agespreschool through 4th grade

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-05T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 5, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@Ramsdell Creating Stories with Story Stones

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-06T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 6, 10:30-11:30AM
]]>Come in and make your own story stones! You can paint anything on the stones and arrange them to help you create stories. Please sign up by calling Ramsdell Library at 413-274-3738.

@Mason Fairy and Elf House Family Event

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-06T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 6, 11:30am-12:30pm
]]>Do a goblin sighting activity and build a fairy or elf house to bring home. Weather permitting, we'll be outside in Children's Garden.

Please bring natural materials from home. We will also have some here.

Registration required.
Good for ages 7 & up.

@Mason Little Lads & Lassies Literacy

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-08T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 8, 10:30-11:15am
]]>A gentle and intimate Summer Reading Program for caregivers and babies through age 5. Help them learn early literacy skills to increase their likelihood of reading success through rhymes, songs, stories, & finger plays. You'll receive a fun reading log just like the bigger kids.

Drop in, no registration required.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-09T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 9, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Mason Appalachian Trail Family Movie

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-09T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 9, 6:15pm
]]>Come to this family event for a short talk and movie to learn about the Appalachian Trail. Make your own Gorp trail mix.

Drop in--no Registration required.
Good for ages 7 & up.

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-10T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 10, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@Mason Kane Chronicles Party

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-10T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 10, 4-5pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Match your wits with others in a Kane Chronicles Trivia Game. Play the ancient Egyptian board game of Senet.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 9-12.

@Mason Sea Life Crafts

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-11T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 11, 11:15am-12:15pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Travel under the sea to learn about octopus. Make a glitter octopus & sea charm necklace.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 7-10

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-11T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 11, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@ Mason Noisy Badger Family Event

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 12, 11:30am-12:30pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Learn about honey badgers from Africa, create a rhythm band, make a mural of the African Savannah, take a honey dip recipe home.

Registration required.
Good for ages toddler through 7 years.

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 12, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@ Mason Family Movie Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-12T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 12, 6:15pm
]]>Indian Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) PG115 min - Action | Adventure IMDB Rating 8.7 / 10.

Archeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis.

Wear jammies and bring pillows/blankets.
Popcorn & drinks provided.

@Ramsdell Underground Stories

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-13T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 13, 10:30-11:30 AM
]]>What animals live underground? What do they do down there? Join us to learn about these underground animals and to make your own picture featuring these mysterious animals. Please sign up by calling Ramsdell Library at 413-274-3738.

@ Mason Forest Park Zoo

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-13T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 13, 11-11:30am
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Come for the popular Forest Park Zoo and their animals that dig.
Two shows!

Registration required for adult and child.
30 maximum participants.

@ Mason Forest Park Zoo

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-13T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 13, 11:45am-12:15pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Come for the popular Forest Park Zoo and their animals that dig.
Two shows!

Registration required for adult and child.
30 maximum participants.

@Ramsdell Family Potluck Picnic

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-13T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 13, 12:30-1:30 PM
]]>Bring a dish to share and join us for a Family Picnic! Ramsdell Library will supply the plates, cups, silverware as well as lemonade and watermelon. You bring the rest!

@Mason Little Lads & Lassies Literacy

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-15T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 15, 10:30-11:15am
]]>A gentle and intimate Summer Reading Program for caregivers and babies through age 5. Help them learn early literacy skills to increase their likelihood of reading success through rhymes, songs, stories, & finger plays. You'll receive a fun reading log just like the bigger kids.

Drop in, no registration required.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-16T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 16, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-17T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 17, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@ Mason Burrowers Book Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-17T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 17, 4-5pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Be a predator for a day, go on a scavenger hunt for prey. Make a collage with origami wolves and rabbit.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 9-12.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-18T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 18, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@ Mason Clay Fossil Magnets

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-19T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 19, 11:30am-12:30pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Make a clay flower or plant fossil magnet.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 8 & up.

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-19T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 19, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@Ramsdell Debbie O'Carroll "Dig into Reading" Magic Show

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-20T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 20, 10:30-11:30 AM
]]>Magician Debbie O'Carroll's "Dig into Reading Magic Show" uses amazing stage magic, lively physical comedy and lots of audience participation to introduce books about some of the legendary and mythical creatures and monsters that are found underground.

@Mason Little Lads & Lassies Literacy

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-22T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 22, 10:30-11:15am
]]>A gentle and intimate Summer Reading Program for caregivers and babies through age 5. Help them learn early literacy skills to increase their likelihood of reading success through rhymes, songs, stories, & finger plays. You'll receive a fun reading log just like the bigger kids.

Drop in, no registration required.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-23T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 23, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-24T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 24, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@Mason Redwall-Palooza Party

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-24T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 24, 4-5pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Redwall discussion, trivia quiz, and feast.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 9-12.

@ Mason Seashell Dish Craft

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-25T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 25, 11:30am-12:30pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Create one-of-a-kind small "bowls" for your little treasures.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 6-10

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-25T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 25, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-26T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 26, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@ Mason Family Movie Redwall

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-26T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 26, 6:15pm
]]>The delightful world of Brian Jacques' Redwall -- a place of peace and beauty, companionship and courage -- has captured the dedication of millions of readers worldwide. Redwall is a compelling tale of fantasy, courage and adventure; the fable of a daunting quest to recover a legendry lost weapon and the classic struggle between good and evil.

Wear jammies and bring pillows/blankets.
Popcorn & drinks provided.

@Mason Centennial Children's Author Celebration

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-27T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 27,
]]>Celebrate the library’s birthday by meeting five children's authors and illustrators! Readings, signings, drawing demos, and fun activities! Other cool family activities happening also.

No registration required.
Good for all ages.

You Byun
Award-winning illustrator and an author, You Byun was born in Queens, New York. Byun grew up in America, Korea and Japan, and after getting BFA from Hongik University in Korea she returned to New York. She received her Master's degree of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in New York.
While working on various projects, she is currently working on her second picture book with Penguin Group - Nancy Paulsen Books (A division of Penguin Young Readers Group), which is scheduled to be published in 2014. Her first book Dream Friends, with the same publisher, was highly praised by New York Times and Amazon. Byun now lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, and is enjoying many chocolate fingers and tea, and watching pigeons fighting over stale bagels.

Frank Dormer
Frank Dormer: So one day I'm looking out my window, and I see socks on the ground. And there are no feet in them. So I yell, as loud as I can, "you kids better put those socks on or Socksquatch will get you!" I know, right? So after that I thought about it, and realized that my kids were just having fun, and dad was wayyy too over the top with the yelling. but then I thought this might be a good book for kids. So I wrote the story and made the pictures and the book Socksquatch came out soon after. Then another time Frank thought it might be fun to write a story about a pen that wouldn't write what people wanted it to. And alas, that book became The Obstinate Pen which got mentioned in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. Now, Frank's made pictures for other books too, but he still talks like a regular guy. So if you see him in the street you could say hello. Really!

Adam Gudeon
Adam Gudeon is an author and illustrator of children's picture books living in Great Barrington MA. His debut picture book, Me and Meow, was published by HarperCollins in 2011. He is presently at work on picture books for Holiday House Books for Young Readers and Boyds Mills and is represented by Stimola Literary Studio. Adam has a fine arts degree from Pratt School of Art and Design.

Cory Rosen Schwartz
Corey is the author of HOP! PLOP! (Walker, 2006), THE THREE NINJA PIGS (Putnam, 2012) GOLDI ROCKS AND THE THREE BEARS (Putnam, 2014) and NINJA RED (Putnam, 2014). Corey has no formal ninja training, but she sure can kick butt in Scrabble. She lives with three Knuckleheads in Warren, NJ.

Mark Teague
Mark Teague is the author of 18 books for young readers and the illustrator of more than 40. His titles include the award-winning LaRue series and the Best Selling How Do Dinosaurs? series, written by Jane Yolen. His most recent title is The Three Little Pigs And the Somewhat Bad Wolf. Mark lives in Austerlitz, New York with his wife and two daughters, as well as various dogs, cats and chickens.

@Ramsdell Stories in My Town

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-27T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 27, 10:30-11:30 AM
]]>Using blocks and paint, we will make pictures that tell stories about your town, be it Housatonic, Great Barrington or elsewhere!

@Mason Comic Book Camp with Joey Chernila

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-29T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 29, 10:15am-12:15pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Four day-long program (Monday through Thursday). Reading comics is a Summer necessity! Come explore Mason Library's premiere collection of children's graphic novels, as well books from Joey Chernila's home collection in a relaxed, snack-read-with-friends environment. But what if just reading isn't enough? Joey will also be on hand to help avid readers become their own comic creators, publishers, and distrubotors through the simple and versitle "zine" format.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 8 & up.

@Mason Little Lads & Lassies Literacy

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-29T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 29, 10:30-11:15am
]]>A gentle and intimate Summer Reading Program for caregivers and babies through age 5. Help them learn early literacy skills to increase their likelihood of reading success through rhymes, songs, stories, & finger plays. You'll receive a fun reading log just like the bigger kids.

Drop in, no registration required.

@Mason Comic Book Camp with Joey Chernila

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-30T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 30, 10:15am-12:15pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Four day-long program (Monday through Thursday). Reading comics is a Summer necessity! Come explore Mason Library's premiere collection of children's graphic novels, as well books from Joey Chernila's home collection in a relaxed, snack-read-with-friends environment. But what if just reading isn't enough? Joey will also be on hand to help avid readers become their own comic creators, publishers, and distrubotors through the simple and versitle "zine" format.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 8 & up.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-30T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 30, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Mason Comic Book Camp with Joey Chernila

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-31T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 31, 10:15am-12:15pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Four day-long program (Monday through Thursday). Reading comics is a Summer necessity! Come explore Mason Library's premiere collection of children's graphic novels, as well books from Joey Chernila's home collection in a relaxed, snack-read-with-friends environment. But what if just reading isn't enough? Joey will also be on hand to help avid readers become their own comic creators, publishers, and distrubotors through the simple and versitle "zine" format.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 8 & up.

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-31T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Jul 31, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@Mason Magical Troublemakers Book Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-07-31T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Jul 31, 4-5pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Inspired by the espionage of Artemis Fowl, make spygear from recycled materials, translate Gnommish, watch animated music video.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 9-12.

@Mason Comic Book Camp with Joey Chernila

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-01T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Aug 1, 10:15am-12:15pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Four day-long program (Monday through Thursday). Reading comics is a Summer necessity! Come explore Mason Library's premiere collection of children's graphic novels, as well books from Joey Chernila's home collection in a relaxed, snack-read-with-friends environment. But what if just reading isn't enough? Joey will also be on hand to help avid readers become their own comic creators, publishers, and distrubotors through the simple and versitle "zine" format.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 8 & up.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-01T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 1, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-02T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 2, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@Ramsdell The Very Lonely Garden

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-03T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 3, 10:30-11:30 AM
]]>Join us for a reading of "The Very Lonely Garden" by Virginia Anderson! After the story, Virginia will teach the children how to make a paper dragon that they can take home with them.

@Mason Nutshellapalooza Theater

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-03T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Aug 3, 11:30am
]]>Don Jordan's Nutshell Playhouse Theater returns with a scrumptious mix of original music, puppets and clownerie, with special guests Taco Caramba (the fiercest pirate parrot ever to fly the seven seas), the Ductionary (the duck who knows every word in the English language) and the Snoof (the detective who can find anything, even if it isn't there!) Unearth your imagination!

Good for all ages.
No Registration required.

@Mason Little Lads & Lassies Literacy

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-05T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Aug 5, 10:30-11:15am
]]>A gentle and intimate Summer Reading Program for caregivers and babies through age 5. Help them learn early literacy skills to increase their likelihood of reading success through rhymes, songs, stories, & finger plays. You'll receive a fun reading log just like the bigger kids.

Drop in, no registration required.

@Mason Paper Toys & Magic Books with Joey Chernila

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-05T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Aug 5, 2-5pm
Registration required. Call -- or register online..
]]>Young adults will learn how to transform paper into magical tiny books, mind-boggling kinetic toys and lovely 3D scenes using just a few folds and cuts! Join paper toy enthusiast Joey Chernila for an afternoon of new forms designed for play and "how did I do that?" moments. Participants will bring home 2-4 finished constructions and ideas for a whole lot more.

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 12 & up.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-06T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 6, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-07T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 7, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@Mason Dig into Rocks Book Club

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-07T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Aug 7, 4-5pm
]]>Learn about crystals. Break your own geode & make your own rock candy!

Registration required.
Drop off program.
Good for ages 9-12.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-08T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 8, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell Creative Writing

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-09T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 9, 1:00-1:45 PM
]]>Come and create stories as part of the Summer Reading Program. Fun will be had!

@Mason Family Movie Finding Nemo

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-09T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Aug 9, 6:15pm
]]>Finding Nemo. G rated. 100 min.
After his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.

Wear jammies and bring pillows/blankets.
Popcorn & drinks provided.

@Ramsdell Story Map

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-10T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 10, 10:30-11:30 AM
]]>Create a map of your very own story...the sky is the limit!

@Ramsdell Family Potluck Picnic

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-10T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 10, 12:30-1:30 PM
]]>Bring a dish to share and join us for a Family Picnic! Ramsdell Library will supply the plates, cups, silverware as well as lemonade and watermelon. You bring the rest!

@Mason End of Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Party

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-10T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Aug 10, 1:30-2:30pm
]]>Make your own sundae to celebrate your success at the end of another Summer Reading Program! Must make a reservation so we know ice cream quantities!.

@Mason Little Lads & Lassies Literacy

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-12T00:00:00-06:00

Mason Library
Aug 12, 10:30-11:15am
]]>A gentle and intimate Summer Reading Program for caregivers and babies through age 5. Help them learn early literacy skills to increase their likelihood of reading success through rhymes, songs, stories, & finger plays. You'll receive a fun reading log just like the bigger kids.

Drop in, no registration required.

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-13T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 13, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-15T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 15, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-20T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 20, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-22T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 22, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-27T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 27, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!

@Ramsdell xBox Gaming

support@engagedpatrons.org (EngagedPatrons Support) — 2013-08-29T00:00:00-06:00

Ramsdell Library
Aug 29, 1:00-3:00 PM
]]>Chose from our games or bring your own but here's your chance to game on the big screen!