Gale Library News - October 7, 2021
Gale Library News – 10/06/21
By Hayley Van-Gils
Monday, Oct 11 Library Closed for Columbus Day: The Gale Library will be closed on October 11th in observance of Columbus Day. Have a fun and safe day!
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.
The Gale Library doors are open, Mondays and Wednesdays 12-6 & Tuesdays and Saturdays 9-1: It is strongly recommended that all visitors wear face masks and social distance by 3 feet. Hand sanitizer is requested upon entering and exiting the building. Curbside service is still available. Book returns are to be placed in the porch book drop box. Books are sanitized before going back into the collection. Computer, FAX, and copier use is available with limited access for up to 30-min. block of time. If you aren't feeling well, please stay home. Thank you.
FOR THE CHILDREN:
Tuesday's at 10am, Outdoor Preschool Story Time: Join us in person every Tuesday at 10am for preschool story time! Call us to sign up, park the car, grab a seat outside and enjoy 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.
Wednesday’s from October 6 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.
Saturday, October 23 from 4:30 - 6:30pm: Trunk or Treat... Behind Memorial Elementary School! Join us for this year’s Trunk or Treat, sponsored by Newton Recreation Commission. Find the Gale Library Trunk Behind Memorial Elementary School, 31 West Main Street, Newton! We’ll have goodie bags and book giveaways, and our Youth Services Librarian will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your local library and programming!
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.
Fall Scavenger Hunt! Can you find all of the items in our Fall Scavenger Hunt? Stop by the library front door and pick up a scavenger hunt and pencil. Email us a picture of your completed hunt (or one of you finding the items!) and you will win a prize! HAPPY HUNTING! Send pictures to Hayley at galelibyouthservices@comcast.net.