Join us on Wed. 5/9 @ 6pm as local children’s author, Jerry Pallotta, visits the library!  Mr. Pallotta is the author of Going Lobstering, one of our community reads books.  Mr. Pallotta began writing books in 1986 and self-published his first book, Ocean Alphabet.  He has written a series of nonfiction alphabet titles, including Icky Bug Alphabet, Jet Alphabet, Flower Alphabet, and many more.  He has also written many books on nonfiction subjects, such as the ocean and elementary math.  Mr. Pallotta has been to over 3,500 schools and 350 conferences.  He has spoke in all 50 states. 

Mr. Pallotta will present an hour long presentation on his creative process and books will be available for sale and to be autographed after the presentation.  Online registration is going on now.  Please register through our online calendar of events.

This program is funded by a federal IMLS/LSTA grant administered by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners.

Teens are invited to take part in our Groveland Gathers to Read event by reading Dark Life by Kat Falls this April and May.  “A thrilling futuristic adventure set deep undersea, Dark Life follows the settlers of the world’s first subsea settlement as they defend their homesteads against a brazen band of outlaws.” (http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7027735-dark-life#)

Teens are welcome to join us for one of our book club meetings in May, to discuss Dark Life.  Grades 6-8 will meet on Wed. 5/2 @ 4pm and grades 9-12 will meet on Mon. 5/7 @ 6pm.  No registration required.  By coming to one of our book discussions you will be entered into a raffle to win two free passes to the Peabody Essex Museum!

This program is funded by a federal IMLS/LSTA grant administered by the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners.

The library will begin its Summer Reading Incentive Programs on Mon. 6/18!   Beginning 6/18 click on the name of your program below to register for a chance to win fun prizes.  Children and teens, please select the appropriate program based on the grade you will be entering in September.

Dream Big Read (grades 5 and younger)

Own the Night (grades 6-12)

If the Pentucket School District has a delayed opening, then morning children’s programs will be cancelled (any programs from 1pm on will go on as scheduled).  If the Pentucket School District is closed due to inclement weather, then all children’s programs will be cancelled for that day.  If the Pentucket School District is closed for any other reason, the library will continue to go forward with any planned programs. 

We will post cancellations on our library facebook page.

The Langley-Adams Library, in Groveland Massachusetts is proud to announce that they have won an important grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The Library received a $7,350 federal IMLS/LSTA grant “On the Same Page” to support the program One Community, One Book; “Groveland Gathers to Read”. Adults will be reading The Finest Hours by  guest speaker and co-author Michael Tougias. Groveland teens will be reading Dark Life by Kat Falls and our little Groveland members will read Going Lobsteringby Jerry Pallotta. Jerry will be stopping by the library for a visit in May. The programs will run in April and May and all programs will share a Maritime theme.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.

Now Overdrive Downloadable Audios &  e-Books has added thousands of in-copyright audios e-Book records with free “e-Book samples” for immediate access on listening/reading devices and platforms.  You can download stories on your computer or  mobile device and decide if they are right for you.  This will reduce the number of holds and wait  lists.   Take a look before checking it out,  just search and if  your interested click sample.

Since January 2011 we have had a sensory story time at the Langley-Adams Library.  This story time, which is opened to all children ages 2-5, is especially geared to children with sensory integration issues.  It is also for those children who may have difficulty sitting through our regular story times.  This story time is held one day every other month.  Our next story time will take place on Mon. 11/21 at 1:30pm.  Starting in January 2012 we will hold this story time on Saturday mornings, instead of during the week.

For each story time I pick a theme, such as colors or the farm, and read books related to that theme.  We always start and end with the same songs.  We also do fingerplays/rhymes, three stories (at least one story is an interactive story that the children can help me with), and sometimes an activity with scarves (usually moving the scarves to soft music).  After we sing our goodbye song I blow some bubbles and then the children have the opportunity to color a picture related to the theme, while parents can visit with one another.

If you are looking for a special program for your child or children with sensory issues, or if your child has a difficult time sitting through our regular story time, this program may be just what you are looking for!

Looking for a great book that will get your kids excited about reading?  It can often be difficult to find the right book for your child.  Check out some of the sites below for great lists that will help you as you select books for your child:

- www.the-best-childrens-books.org

- www.abookandahug.com

- www.readkiddoread.com

- www.guysread.com

Imagine waking up one morning and being told that you can no longer go outside. How would you feel, what would you do?  Now imagine being told that you can no longer read the books you want to read. This analogy may sound extreme, but I don’t really think they are.

• Going outside gives a person freedom to see the world outside their four walls.  Doesn’t a book do the same?
• Outside you are able to meet new people/characters? Doesn’t a book do the same?
• Venturing outside, you have an opportunity to learn about different places.  Doesn’t a book do the same?
• Outside you can explore new things?  Doesn’t a book do the same?

What have you gotten from a book lately?

We now have adult programs available on DVD for check out. Meet author and radio host of NPR, Bill Littlefield, or learn the History of the Baker Chocolate Company with author Anthony Sammarco. Take a summer vacation to the Amazon Basin with Professor Ken Thomas.  We have several other great programs to choose from call or stop by for more information.