Upcoming Library Events

The staff at Bancroft Public Library in Salem are very pleased to announce that we have many upcoming events scheduled. For the kids, every Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 a kid-friendly movie will be shown; and every Wednesday morning at 10:00 Story Time happens. Both are excellent opportunities to have fun with friends and enjoy the Library!

Plus, we haven't forgotten the adults! On Tuesday, October 1st, from 6 - 7 PM, we will be offering a Zentangle workshop for adults. Heidi Hammell, CZT, will be leading this FREE introductory class. The class and materials to complete one tangle are free. Additional materials, to be used at home, may be purchased at the end of the class.

On Saturday, October 5th, from 1 - 4 PM, we will be offering an adult basic computer skills workshop. The primary focus of this class will be to help adults learn how to use the library catalog, which can be an intimidating prospect to those with little to no computer experience. Beyond that, our instructor is willing to help participants with using Facebook, email, and other basic computer techniques as requested. Please bring your library card to the class!

Space is limited for both the Zentangle and computer workshops, so please contact the Library (by stopping in or calling 854-7463) ASAP to sign up.

Finally, we are planning to hold monthly adult/older teen movie nights, beginning on October 15th at 7:00 PM. More details on this will be forthcoming.

Stay tuned for more information about all we have planned at the Bancroft Library!

Zentangle for Tweens and Teens

There will be a workshop at the library on July 16th from 4-5 PM:

Zentangle for Tweens & Teens (ages 10-18)  

Stop in or call the library at 854-7463 to sign up. 

Space is limited to 10 participants. 

The class and materials to complete one tangle are FREE. 

Additional materials, to be used at home, may be purchased at the end of the class.

Summer Programming Begins on July 1st!!

Dig Into Reading @ Bancroft Public Library

July 1 – August 16, 2013

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays @ 2:00

Wednesdays drop in between 10:00 and 1:00

**Activities are planned with ages 2 - 12 in mind, but all ages are invited to explore the library any time with a FREE library card!!

{Please note: program offerings are subject to change, at the discretion of the library staff.}


Nature’s Diggers
Monday (July 1): Worm Races
Tuesday (July 2): The Great Gummy Worm Extravaganza
Wednesday (July 3): Dig Into Books Scavenger Hunt
Thursday (July 4): CLOSED
Friday (July 5): Worm Stories and Games


Big Diggers
Monday (July 8): Touch-A-Truck
Tuesday (July 9): Lego Day
Wednesday (July 10): Dig It Up Scavenger Hunt
Thursday (July 11): Movie: Diggers & Dozers
Friday (July 12): Construction Stories and Games


Digging Up A Garden
Monday (July 15): Root Vegetable Print T-Shirts
Tuesday (July 16): Seed Mosaics
Wednesday (July 17): Name That Veggie
Thursday (July 18): Movie: Gnomeo & Juliet
Friday (July 19): Garden Stories and Games


Digging Into the Earth
Monday (July 22): Cave Painting
Tuesday (July 23): The Great Cookie Excavation
Wednesday (July 24): The Underground Times
Thursday (July 25): Movie: The Croods
Friday (July 26): Inside the Earth Stories and Games


Digging Up Dinosaurs
Monday (July 29): Dinosaur Ice Excavation
Tuesday (July 30): Create Your Own Fossils
Wednesday (July 31): Name That Dinosaur
Thursday (August 1): Movie: The Land Before Time
Friday (August 2): Dinosaur Stories and Games


Digging Up Trouble
Monday (August 5): Make Your Own Fairy, Gnome or Troll
Tuesday (August 6): Fairy Houses
Wednesday (August 7): Find the Gnome
Thursday (August 8): Movie: The Smurfs
Friday (August 9): Fairy, Gnome & Troll Stories and Games


Digging Up Treasure
Monday (August 12): Build a Catapult & Seize the Pirate Treasure
Tuesday (August 13): Pirate Treasure Hunt
Wednesday (August 14): Color Your Own Poster
Thursday (August 15): Movie: Muppet Treasure Island
Friday (August 16): Pirate Stories and Games

Want a printable version of this schedule for yourself? Click -->HERE<--

Informal Meeting Scheduled for the Proposed Mother-Daughter Book Club

We have a meeting scheduled for the mother-daughter book club we are attempting to organize (click link to see details). Stop by the library on Saturday, February 2nd at about 11 AM for an informal discussion. We're hoping to see who is interested and work out a few details. Spread the word!

Mother-Daughter Book Club...Are You Interested?

We're still working out the details for a mother-daughter book club...to meet monthly at the library...for girls ages 9 to 13 and their moms. The purpose of this book club is to have fun! Some discussion, some snacks, and maybe a related movie, when applicable. There have been a few interested people. We'd love to hear if anyone else is interested, OR, if you know someone who would like the idea, please pass it on!

Leave a comment or send an email to sgetty@sals.edu to express interest or ask questions.

Recent Additions To Our Kids' Collection

 

 

This week, we've added Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson, Finn at Clee Point by Richard Knight, The Herd Boy by Niki Daly, and Alex the Parrot by Stephanie Spinner.

 

Recently, we've added the popular titles I Funny by James Patterson and Wonder by R. J. Palacio...as well as others.

 

New DVD additions are Ice Age: Continental Drift and Frankenweenie.

 

Stop in and check out what's new!!

Story Time

Did you know that Story Time is held on Wednesday mornings here at the library? The fun begins at 10 AM. A few mothers volunteer their time to read the children stories, and then lead them in a simple craft. It's a great time...not only for the kids involved, but also for the caregivers to connect with each other while the kids play quietly.

Won't you join us?