Congratulations, Kim DiLego!

Following Marion Grillon's retirement, Kim DiLego has been appointed as Youth Services Librarian, with Kirsten Rose joining the staff as Youth Services Assistant! We're sure they'll make a great team.

Question of the Week:

What three United States Presidents visited North Adams between 1880 and 1920?
(Answer next week).

Honoring Marion Grillon

Our Children's Librarian, Marion Grillon, is retiring this Wednesday, July 8. Last week there were public and in-house celebrations of her service with us. If you see her around town during library hours, don't be surprised - just say "Congratulations!"

A Starship Adventure

Yup -- that's the theme of this year's Summer Reading program here at the North Adams Public Library. Sign-ups begin this week, with a grand kick-off party on Saturday, June 27. We'll start at 10:00 Saturday morning with a craft project, followed around 11:00 by Gregory McAdams and his family program of magic and mayhem. Come join the fun!

Yes! It's true!!

The LIPPIZAN STALLIONS are coming to North Adams at the end of August. Stay tuned for more details.

Happy Bookers Move

The Happy Bookers book discussion group will move its meetings from the second Tuesday of each moth to the second Monday, beginning at 6 p.m. June 8. That evening they will discuss Truman, by David McCullough. The group welcomes new participants, and there are copies of the book in various formats at the library.

Through the grapevine

The wind has whispered that the Lippizan Stallions may return to North Adams this fall. Do you think it will happen? How do you feel about that?

Muffins for Memories

Remember the '50s? Or stories about them told by your family? Well, then you are invited to come to "Muffins for Memories -- The 1950s" this Thursday, May 14 at 6 to share some home-baked muffins and reminisce together. Sponsored by both the library and the North Adams Historical Society, the gathering will be held in our third floor Community Meeting Room. See you there!

Free movie nights!

Our movie nights have been so popular that they have become a monthly event! This month it will be on Friday, May 15, at 6 p.m. We'll be showing "Hotel for Dogs" and hope you will join us. All adults must be accompanied by a child.

What a turnout!

The line for Friday's Pajama Party started to form by 5:30, and very shortly we were full to capacity! Well-E was a big hit, along with the popcorn and juice. And nearly everyone cleaned up after themselves and put their bags and juice containers into the trash -- Thank You!

With this success under our belts, we now are considering a line-up of parties for various age groups and interests. So stay tuned to find out what is coming next.

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PJ Party

There seems to be lots of interest in the Pajama Party at the library this Friday evening. We're going to watch Wall-E and share free popcorn and juice. Unfortunately, fire code only lets us welcome 60 people into our Community Room, so come early if you want to get a spot. Bring your pillow and blankets -- because we ask that those who can will sit and relax on the floor (there will be a few chairs around the perimeter for those of us who find it difficult to get down and then back up again). Doors open at 5:45 and close at 6 p.m. promptly (or sooner, if we meet our maximum). Don't forget to wear your (family appropriate) pajamas!