Gale Library News - October 20, 2021
Gale Library News – 10/20/21
By Hayley Van-Gils
National Friends of Libraries Week, Thank you Friends! National Friends of Libraries Week (Oct.17-23.) promotes groups who support libraries across the country, focusing on the third week in October each year. We celebrate our wonderful Friends here at the Gale Library and are truly grateful for their continued support and hard work… Thank you all so much!
November Non-Perishable Pantry Items Collection: During the month of November the Friends of the Gale Library would like to request donations of non-perishable pantry items for those in need. Please drop donations at the Library and we will deliver to the Town Hall to help stock the Food Pantry shelves. We thank you for your support and generosity.
UPDATED OPEN HOURS: The Gale Library doors are now open during the following hours. Monday and Wednesday 12-6, Tuesday and Saturday 9-1, and Friday 9-3. If you aren't feeling well, please stay home. Thank you!
Adult Craft Kit... Stay tuned for news of November's Craft Kit! The Cupcake Wrapper Wreaths were a huge success and have already all been taken! Please look out for November's Thanksgiving Themed Craft Kit which will be available soon!
Ancestry Library Edition for Genealogical Research: For those who would like to start or continue their genealogy research, we subscribe to Ancestry.com: http://ancestrylibrary.com. Please contact the Library for log-in information.
Download ebooks and audiobooks in minutes with OverDrive! OverDrive is a free service that lets you borrow digital content (like ebooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started with free digital content is your library card. Call or email us if you need assistance or further information galelibraryreads@comcast.net or 603-382-4691.
FOR THE CHILDREN:
Tuesday's at 10am, Outdoor Preschool Story Time: Join us in person every Tuesday at 10am for preschool story time! Miss. Hayley will read a collection of stories, sing some songs and we'll even have our themed craft kits to take home. Space in the children's room is limited so please call in advance to sign up! 603-382-4691
Wednesday’s from 4:30 – 5:30pm, Harry Potter Club! Do you love Harry Potter? We do too! Join us in the children's room every Wednesday from Oct 6 as we read aloud the first book 'The Sorcerer’s Stone'. We'll also make some awesome Harry Potter style crafts… Dragon Egg Terrariums, Magic Wands, Floating Candles, and much more. This is a drop off program suitable for ages 8+. Space is limited so be sure to call or email to sign up, galelibyouthservices@gmail.com / 603-382-4691.
Craft Kit Pick Up: Stop by the library and pick up your craft kit. There are two crafts to make at home, coloring pages and a puzzle to challenge you! New kits are put out each Tuesday... while supplies last!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten: The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes, you can repeat books) before your little one starts kindergarten. Sign up now to get started… call or email for more information 603-382-4691 or galelibyouthservices@comcast.net
Saturday, Nov 13th from 10am – 11am, STEM Saturday: Join us for RUNAWAY TURKEY! How is your turkey going to break free… zip line, catapult, rocket?! It’s up to your team to make the fastest route of escape. Are you up for the challenge? Then call or email now to sign up!