tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63785604454745255802024-02-18T20:41:53.325-05:00Hubbardston Public LibraryWelcome to the online newsletter and blog for the Hubbardston Public Library! <a href="mailto:hublib@charterinternet.com">Email us!</a>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-24915238338433001552010-02-04T14:18:00.003-05:002010-02-12T07:02:24.853-05:00New Library WebsiteOur Library Blog Spot is being replaced with our new and exciting website.<br /><br />Laura Foley our very own multi-talented Library Trustee has designed our new look.<br /><br />We hope you'll like it and visit us often to find out all the things Hubbardston Library has to offer. Thanks for visiting our blog and now onto the main event...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hubbardstonpubliclibrary.org/">http://www.hubbardstonpubliclibrary.org/</a>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-14385221641595078722010-02-04T14:09:00.002-05:002010-02-04T14:16:37.726-05:00Ben-n-Jake Tonight at the LibraryTonight's Coffee House from 6:00pm until 7:30pm will feature local musicians Ben-N-Jake.<br />This duo will perform Folk Music on mandolin and guitar and it's completely free. Hope you'll stop by and enjoy the music and my really strong coffee.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-2998173932271347932010-01-04T07:04:00.005-05:002010-01-04T07:20:05.551-05:00Library Coffee House 2010The <span style="color:#009900;">Green Tones</span> will be performing at Thursday's Coffee House. Stop by the library on January 7 for some musical entertainment between 6:00 and 7:30pm. Hubbardston's own Green Family will perform classic folk and country selections. Hope you'll join us for this free event.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-40001459734907931812009-12-30T07:48:00.002-05:002009-12-30T08:01:19.369-05:00HAPPY NEW YEAR!The library schedule for Thursday, December 31,2009, New Year's Eve will be from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. We will reopen Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 9:00am. Thanks for your patronage and support in 2009. We wish you all a <span style="color:#3333ff;">Happy, Healthy 2010!</span>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-65135902809881982232009-12-23T06:40:00.002-05:002009-12-23T06:47:58.211-05:00Holiday ScheduleThe Library will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Saturday, December 26. We will open on Monday, December 28 at 1:00pm for all your library needs. Enjoy the Season.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-54240293838162329722009-12-09T11:06:00.002-05:002009-12-09T11:10:44.238-05:00Oh The Weather Outside is FrightfulThe library will be closed today due to the storm. In most cases when Quabbin Regional School District closes due to weather conditions the library will follow suite. We will reopen tomorrow, Thursday at 1:00pm.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-31265495135818553832009-12-07T14:32:00.003-05:002009-12-07T14:45:23.446-05:00Certification WooHoo!!!!!I am so happy to inform you that Hubbardston Public Library has again joined the ranks of <strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">Certified Public Libraries in Massachusetts</span></strong>. You as a Hubbardston resident are now free to borrow from other Massachusetts Public Libraries in person or through interlibrary loan. <br /><a href="http://www.cwmars.org/">CWMARS Library Catalog</a> start your engines please.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-63987220278876282222009-12-04T08:19:00.003-05:002009-12-04T08:33:48.104-05:00Holiday Raffle Returns<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiP_KyYS6E4BhQSybwW0xnvulWAoxq_Bk9c-fmtoik11juJ7PhyphenhyphenMUfIx77oBP7ivkwalh3WFHQATbAPTXguKSFcDS_ykNSe-zv6liAIV-pKvOjy2Fb-fOlkg_fPeeAVNCIQzFfHcwLXUs/s1600-h/IMG_0588.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 196px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411373600967751522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiP_KyYS6E4BhQSybwW0xnvulWAoxq_Bk9c-fmtoik11juJ7PhyphenhyphenMUfIx77oBP7ivkwalh3WFHQATbAPTXguKSFcDS_ykNSe-zv6liAIV-pKvOjy2Fb-fOlkg_fPeeAVNCIQzFfHcwLXUs/s200/IMG_0588.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The Hubbardston Public Library will again be holding its <span style="color:#006600;">Annual Holiday Raffle.</span> The Library Trustees are again seeking donations of handcrafted items, merchandise and gift certificates. All donations are greatly appreciated and all proceeds directly benefit the library.<br />If you are an artisan, crafter or local business owner please consider making a donation to the raffle.<br />The drawing will take place on <span style="color:#009900;">Thursday, December 17, 2009</span>. Raffle tickets are on sale now.<br />Suggested donation is $1.00 per ticket or 6 for $5.00.<br />Prizes are being added daily so stop by often.</div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-15281693952551578922009-12-03T15:22:00.002-05:002009-12-03T15:34:23.180-05:00Solstice LanternsCome to the library Saturday, December 05 from 10 to 11:30 am<br />to create your own <span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Solstice Lanterns </span>with local art teacher Renee Malowitz.<br />This tissue paper on glass project offers an option of silhouettes for older students and adults. This is a great family project, a fun way to celebrate the change of seasons and it's free at your public library. Participants will have a finished project at the end of the workshop to take with them.<br />Contact the library for more information.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-67827062904032630232009-12-01T07:34:00.002-05:002009-12-01T07:45:29.328-05:00Library Coffee HousePlease join us Thursday December 3 from 6:00pm until 7:30pm for our Coffee House Series.<br />This month we will feature local blues guitarist <em>Fish Fry Fred who </em>will perform an eclectic selection for your enjoyment. Coffee and Tea are provided as well as light snacks. The performance is free to all. Hope you can make it.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-62736221620993046682009-12-01T07:27:00.007-05:002009-12-04T07:47:12.536-05:00New and Improved Hours<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXEGbXxdunbEFAJem9zOCWO-b7XwLtcI5Dfh_BAlOIbNd5FzsUMgwRF5-m71L9yPMhhizwf1SaYpSlOBHf7zEjwHe50MmoCzQDXgvU1AIpVZJUUXMpyEf4CUM0rGeAwv4Y95T05B1AsZE/s1600-h/IMG_0584.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411361642351129698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXEGbXxdunbEFAJem9zOCWO-b7XwLtcI5Dfh_BAlOIbNd5FzsUMgwRF5-m71L9yPMhhizwf1SaYpSlOBHf7zEjwHe50MmoCzQDXgvU1AIpVZJUUXMpyEf4CUM0rGeAwv4Y95T05B1AsZE/s200/IMG_0584.JPG" /></a><br /><div>We are happy to report that the library has added new hours to our existing schedule. You may now visit the library on Thursday until 7pm and on Saturday from 9am until 12pm. We hope these additions will make it more convenient for you to use our services.<br /><br />The Library is now open:<br /><br /><div align="center">Monday 1pm - 7pm<br />Wednesday 10am - 4pm<br />Thursday 1pm - 7pm<br />Saturday 9am - 12pm</div></div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-53406260043418872452009-10-21T11:54:00.002-04:002009-10-21T12:00:04.270-04:00Children's Victory Garden Reception<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstRo7Jq_HljhSZE5BhwbsIJ1fKkkhZ1lt3Cjc8RBXEmWvE4_bCkEIcaoWJcnr-rQ1snk9kfHJKRGL_ttqibstfTCMy8i8SQQg63F8WVzWpxiODHxLDWgLFQ7Vi-YQIRTLSi1FOhuIovE/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395083639394338658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhstRo7Jq_HljhSZE5BhwbsIJ1fKkkhZ1lt3Cjc8RBXEmWvE4_bCkEIcaoWJcnr-rQ1snk9kfHJKRGL_ttqibstfTCMy8i8SQQg63F8WVzWpxiODHxLDWgLFQ7Vi-YQIRTLSi1FOhuIovE/s200/007.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The Hubbardston Public Library is holding a reception that is open to all to celebrate the work children did in the Victory Garden program. This program was inspired by the book, "How are You Peeling" written by Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers and was funded by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation in Brooklyn, NY.Please come to enjoy a snack, read books, do some crafts.Dress to get dirty.</div><br /><div>Saturday October 24, 10-noon</div><br /><div>Hubbardston Public Library</div><br /><div>Feel free to bring a snack to share.</div><br /><div>See you there</div><br /><div>Call the HPL for more info.</div><br /><div>978-928-4775</div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-44474615939498872712009-09-17T17:05:00.004-04:002009-09-19T14:25:34.100-04:00Library Book Sale<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qlZOrHd3hJVafXoHWhPj0ZM5Mo70QBmNrY8HJWlNUEOa9v3H3GbuG4MdAFVSFINR5yuhUfEpJbjLJQ_TqsMn0ZfVK8pu-W1_J8ovjo_BTMvn8B4fRgQp706DJr8uErrU0SP_Cy8W2Mg/s1600-h/IMG_0575.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382600013182242610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qlZOrHd3hJVafXoHWhPj0ZM5Mo70QBmNrY8HJWlNUEOa9v3H3GbuG4MdAFVSFINR5yuhUfEpJbjLJQ_TqsMn0ZfVK8pu-W1_J8ovjo_BTMvn8B4fRgQp706DJr8uErrU0SP_Cy8W2Mg/s200/IMG_0575.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The Hubbardston Library is currently accepting your gently-used books for its upcoming book sale. We do not however take magazines, textbooks, moldy or musty books or condensed books.<br />Our tireless book sale organizer Wendy is busy sorting all your donations in preparation for the BIG SALE.<br />The library will hold it's annual Book Sale on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.<br /><br />Please Go Green and recycle your gently-used books to benefit the library.<br />And <strong>Remember</strong> to stop in and shop on October 17.</div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-9887302222418059452009-09-17T16:09:00.003-04:002009-09-17T17:34:26.808-04:00Images of America HubbardstonJoin us at the Library for a Book Signing. On Monday, October 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm author Gary Kangas will be on hand to discuss his new book: <em>Images of America HUBBARDSTON</em>.<br />The library will hold an intimate reception to celebrate the release of this new book featuring images of Hubbardston's past.<br />I have it on good authority that McArthur's Famous Danish will be on hand, so come early.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-88437420440044618772009-09-17T14:12:00.001-04:002009-09-17T16:09:01.625-04:00Monet's Magic Garden<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrtxv9Pcapl8QGfOut4pPrRKLixJhLVz0d1IJjxQ8vXfvovfV58b5sMbMvgiW2lgJ1avI83mpkxVlIw3xr83QTij1taXFXb2v810-DgkbL-yUEGVCXGxIWQOI-0EyelNUT5ewTzvLwMw/s1600-h/Water+lilies.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382530698587820066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtrtxv9Pcapl8QGfOut4pPrRKLixJhLVz0d1IJjxQ8vXfvovfV58b5sMbMvgiW2lgJ1avI83mpkxVlIw3xr83QTij1taXFXb2v810-DgkbL-yUEGVCXGxIWQOI-0EyelNUT5ewTzvLwMw/s200/Water+lilies.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The Hubbardston Public Library is very happy to welcome back Mr. Greg Maichack, pastel artist and teacher extraordinaire. This years workshop will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 p.m at Hubbardston Public Library. Mr. Maichack will introduce his new program entitled <em>How to Pastel Paint As Impressionists MONET'S MAGIC GARDEN.</em> No experience necessary to participate in this adult workshop and all materials are provided. Seating is limited so sign up in advance by calling the library at 978-928-4775 or emailing at <a href="mailto:hublib@charterinternet.com">hublib@charterinternet.com</a> This program is supported by a grant from the Hubbardston Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.</div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-34129331892706824562009-08-21T07:24:00.005-04:002009-08-25T18:15:01.682-04:00Not a Runner? Not a Problem.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXoEGyk_wqZIPr_4p5zSnyO901cW8PBmNp4NI9gwVbgjfxZb_cBJ6vnGb1lh7NzrHhUfcvRGOXep0pKca0j0oNescJHbMMvamtrtA0blOX2T55DFpKN-DJ3EuLqXWHO-bqKnkyTWEbm4/s1600-h/road+race+tee+shirt.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 176px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374028382917765586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXoEGyk_wqZIPr_4p5zSnyO901cW8PBmNp4NI9gwVbgjfxZb_cBJ6vnGb1lh7NzrHhUfcvRGOXep0pKca0j0oNescJHbMMvamtrtA0blOX2T55DFpKN-DJ3EuLqXWHO-bqKnkyTWEbm4/s200/road+race+tee+shirt.jpg" /></a><br /><div>The 12th Annual Hubbardston Library 5K Road Race/Walk is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 9:00 AM Sharp. Rain or Shine.<br /><br />Even if you're not participating in this year's event you can look like you did! For a limited time, these indigo blue, 100% cotton, long sleeved t-shirts are being made available to the general public for only $12.00 each. Order forms are available at the Hubbardston Public Library until Wednesday, August 26. Don't get left at the starting line, order your tee shirt today.</div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-90732076824458193802009-08-19T07:19:00.003-04:002009-08-21T07:24:11.706-04:00Getting Up to Speed<div align="left">The week of August 24, 2009 the Hubbardston Public Library will begin implementing our winter schedule. We are currently advertising for a paid staff position to help cover our new expanded hours. The library interim schedule (until our position is filled) will be: </div><br /><div align="left">Monday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM</div><br /><div align="left">Wednesday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM</div><br /><div align="left">Thursday 1:00PM to 5:00 PM</div><br /><div align="left">After our new staff member completes their training period, we will increase the library's hours to include Thursday until 7:00 PM and add Saturday hours from 9:00 AM to Noon to our existing schedule. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">We are also in the process of reinstating some of the library's previous library programing. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Look For:</div><br /><ul><br /><li><div align="left"><em>Story Hour</em> each Wednesday from 10 to 11 beginning September 16</div></li><br /><li><div align="left"><em>Book Discussion Group</em> for Adults will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM beginning September 17</div></li><br /><li><div align="left"><em>Coffee House</em> Musical Series will continue on the first Thursday of the month from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM beginning in October.</div></li></ul><br /><p align="center"></p>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-39503605128234884452009-08-14T07:24:00.006-04:002009-08-14T08:23:59.407-04:00Thank You Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and Josephine Amato<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlLINbpoBINED8kMRgSHJwkh7NdnhT1c97eJNLLg2F5HrCHOX9ltfeKqFo11jPtMC1Tzv6s2XcAWdy7r9lI_5-7k5oQRWhe63kbV16yLRca6aUSPADV0z4Jt9mfHP0chHK4lqO0T2OVs/s1600-h/libraryblog2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 75px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369787280814040754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixlLINbpoBINED8kMRgSHJwkh7NdnhT1c97eJNLLg2F5HrCHOX9ltfeKqFo11jPtMC1Tzv6s2XcAWdy7r9lI_5-7k5oQRWhe63kbV16yLRca6aUSPADV0z4Jt9mfHP0chHK4lqO0T2OVs/s200/libraryblog2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uTl6ApEfTJ5k988O2nxztxvs3kLziojN2X0UqfqgwvtdHFBlLqXTU2jTXqDlHdkKUlDJYF6XaTp8jCpcyLGsewJDolOJ8h6cA056L8zNTSq_KhigcC1VEumJSObIy9bu4HaQyGZMonE/s1600-h/library+blog+1.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 75px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369787075609499570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uTl6ApEfTJ5k988O2nxztxvs3kLziojN2X0UqfqgwvtdHFBlLqXTU2jTXqDlHdkKUlDJYF6XaTp8jCpcyLGsewJDolOJ8h6cA056L8zNTSq_KhigcC1VEumJSObIy9bu4HaQyGZMonE/s200/library+blog+1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>After 8 weeks of digging, planting, weeding, composting and all other means of gardening, the Children's Victory Garden Project has come to its conclusion. The participants in this program took part in designing a garden, learning about plants, creating whimsical art and donating to the local food pantry. The Library owes a BIG Thank You to the <em>Ezra Jack Keats Foundation</em> for funding this socially relevant project for Hubbardston's Youth.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><em>The Children's Victory Garden and Art Exhibit</em> was brought about through the hard work of our own Library Trustee, Josephine Amato. The Victory Garden Art Exhibit is currently on display at the library. Please stop by and see the photographic display.</div></div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-53785105141708241122009-07-17T08:09:00.003-04:002009-07-17T12:47:03.099-04:00Hubbardston Library to Sport a New Look<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIMs2wkXZDi7nFgmRTrcQGY3P07MqronRhzrNGizLFkHiC035kmmty1za_lsZIhZ_j22f7LF0XFjVmKyoJsHOmFJTVDBJ_Dg2Mn-d7GkJ8is6d32EYYh-TjZ4oVFhI_U8BsJRLoPABf0/s1600-h/056.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359471568980540786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIMs2wkXZDi7nFgmRTrcQGY3P07MqronRhzrNGizLFkHiC035kmmty1za_lsZIhZ_j22f7LF0XFjVmKyoJsHOmFJTVDBJ_Dg2Mn-d7GkJ8is6d32EYYh-TjZ4oVFhI_U8BsJRLoPABf0/s200/056.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The Trustees of the Hubbardston Public Library are delighted that the Town of Hubbardston fully funded the Library’s operations for Fiscal Year 2010 at its Annual Town Meeting in June. So now that they are able to devote their energies to something other than simply trying to keep the library open, they’re addressing an issue that has been on the back burner for the past couple of years—the state of the library hedge.<br />The barberry shrubs that define the front yard of the library building were originally donated by a group of Hubbardston residents and teachers at the beginning of the last century. They were designed to be a living fence to separate the Library grounds from the foot traffic from the newly built school building. The barberry species surrounding the building have since been classified an invasive species by the United States Department of Agriculture. Gaps have formed in the shrubbery, but because it is an invasive species it is not possible to purchase replacement plants. It therefore seems prudent to get rid of this hedge, since without ongoing maintenance it quickly becomes an eyesore.<br />Having voted to remove the hedge, the Trustees are open to considering various landscaping ideas that Town residents may have for the front of the library. The next Board of Library Trustees meeting will be at the Hubbardston Public Library on Monday, July 27, at 7:00 pm and the public is invited to attend. The Trustees welcome any suggestions on possible solutions to establishing a border around the front lawn of the library, whether it will be plantings or donated decorative metal fencing. It is important to note that any expenditure toward landscaping of the library grounds would come out of an existing special trust fund to be utilized for this purpose, not from the funding voted for library operations under the town budget.<br />So if you’d like a say in what the Hubbardston Public Library should look like, please attend the next meeting of the Board of Trustees on July 27.</div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-53071381094391653412009-06-22T07:34:00.003-04:002009-06-22T08:06:58.076-04:00Blast Off to a Starship Adventure at Your LibraryReading can take you anywhere you want to go. This year it can even take you on a Starship Adventure. !<br />Sign up has begun for 2009's Statewide Summer Reading Program:<br /> <em>A Starship Adventure at Your Library</em>.<br />Our goal as always is to keep children reading over the summer and utilizing their library as well.<br />Children who sign up and agree to read over the summer can earn free ice cream at <em>Calico & Creme</em>, be eligible for discount passes to area attractions and enter into drawings for fun prizes.<br />It's free and it's at the Hubbardston Public Library so stop by and sign up today.<br /><br />Starship Adventure at your library is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-36691364403083098342009-06-22T07:12:00.002-04:002009-06-22T07:34:05.974-04:00LIBRARY CERTIFICATIONThe Hubbardston Public Library is working with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners to regain our certification. At this writing we have no official word to share with you as to a date. We have worked hard to insure that all minimum standards of library service have been maintained over the past year. We know these efforts will aid us in regaining our certification sooner rather than later. We'll keep you posted.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-4339373665905916062009-06-10T06:54:00.004-04:002009-06-10T07:36:17.681-04:00We're Back!We're so thrilled to be back among the funded Departments of the Town of Hubbardston for FY 2010. The staff and trustees wish to thank all those who worked so hard to keep the library a part of Hubbardston's past, present and future. Over the course of this difficult year so many good and noble people stepped up to the plate in support of our library and we wish to recognize them. We also acknowledge with gratitude the hard work and determination of the Finance Committee and Select Board in presenting a balanced budget which included the library.<br /><br />As the library begins this new chapter in it's 135 year old history, we want to encourage all our patron's to tell us what they want their library to be in the future. We want to hear from you.<br />We have a long road ahead of us but we'll get there if we work together.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-65680602615144527222009-05-27T10:35:00.005-04:002009-06-03T12:39:20.981-04:00Summer Family Craft Program<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIkaQPasSY4a-5a3l3w4VPXTv4eo49CSfH44HCwgYcwb7vVqlKT_yZsItWFbKyhI6wUthm6fqjsFUMt2CTr3PJu8bJdQgJn7C_vzhVIfmDCQSaH6EEKGmqqfdy9AU3HahRpbxq7k8QCs/s1600-h/051.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340553093819896978" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJIkaQPasSY4a-5a3l3w4VPXTv4eo49CSfH44HCwgYcwb7vVqlKT_yZsItWFbKyhI6wUthm6fqjsFUMt2CTr3PJu8bJdQgJn7C_vzhVIfmDCQSaH6EEKGmqqfdy9AU3HahRpbxq7k8QCs/s200/051.JPG" border="0" /></a> Join local teaching artist Renee Malowitz in this recycling craft. We'll be making "stained glass" fish out of clear 2-liter soda bottles.<br /><br />The date is Satruday, June 27 from 10 -11:30 am.<br /><br />Any donations of clean,empty, clear 2-liter plastic bottles are welcome. Please drop off at the Library by June 17.<br /><br />It'll be fun for the whole family. Dress for the mess!<br /><br />This program is <strong>free</strong> and made possible by a grant from the Hubbardston Cultural Council.<br /><br />Please contact the Library to sign up.Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-68499174096723156782009-05-27T10:18:00.003-04:002009-05-27T13:22:50.854-04:00A Child's Victory Program<span style="font-size:100%;">The Library has been the fortunate recipient of an <a href="http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/">Ezra Jack Keats Foundation </a>grant for an 8-week hands-on gardening program for children. Join us on Tuesdays this spring and summer as we read books, examine plants, plant a garden, watch it all grow and more. For more information, call the Library. This program is free.</span>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6378560445474525580.post-84507785102264249962009-03-31T14:12:00.005-04:002009-06-03T12:39:49.136-04:00Native American Program at the Library<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzk9pTfKxRX9CI1NNwvPySBbWZjDCI3xB_LyA0XvGKUv3WhA6CTmCkcBRx28y9xTeohMK-izavlr4eWlIFONp3WhxFkUTiaZL89Lhao7dB9cd7Ij6Tzm6N7of_ydkCFg4giuQWZI8hmvE/s1600-h/weshallremain.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319418726306408354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzk9pTfKxRX9CI1NNwvPySBbWZjDCI3xB_LyA0XvGKUv3WhA6CTmCkcBRx28y9xTeohMK-izavlr4eWlIFONp3WhxFkUTiaZL89Lhao7dB9cd7Ij6Tzm6N7of_ydkCFg4giuQWZI8hmvE/s200/weshallremain.jpg" border="0" /></a> The Hubbardston Public Library is proud to present:<br /><br /><div><div><div></div><div>"In 1621, the Wampanoag of New England negotiated a treaty with Pilgrim settlers. A half-century later, as a brutal war flared between the English and a confederation of Indians, this diplomatic gamble seemed to have been a grave miscalculation."</div><div><br /></div><div>From the award-winning PBS series American Experience comes <strong>We Shall Remain</strong>, a provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. Episode 1: <strong>After the Mayflower</strong> premieres on PBS <strong>Monday, April 13 at 9 pm on WGBH</strong>, Channel 2.</div><br /><div></div><div>Come in on <strong>Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 pm for a 30-minute video preview event</strong>! Then, join us again on <strong>Friday, April 17 at 7 pm to meet Principle Cast Member Annawon Weeden </strong>and discuss the series and all things Wampanoag. This program is <strong>FREE</strong>.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><strong>Abo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkaHCFdbuYhz764pftiY-HOku559_oa2tyQIB9Mk588zaqsb4HBFKIvV2JyY18xDbFRTszv_nmO-uoVh7c5UCKDq0FqucIts3BXgzW_DTOgnRxV7DdYVl5DKm3hxJslX-lMs5qegwAn1o/s1600-h/aWeeden.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319419817243156850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 137px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkaHCFdbuYhz764pftiY-HOku559_oa2tyQIB9Mk588zaqsb4HBFKIvV2JyY18xDbFRTszv_nmO-uoVh7c5UCKDq0FqucIts3BXgzW_DTOgnRxV7DdYVl5DKm3hxJslX-lMs5qegwAn1o/s200/aWeeden.jpg" border="0" /></a>ut Annawon Weeden:</strong> (Mashpee Wampanoag), Actor, "King Philip" </div><br /><div>Annawon Weeden, named after the last Wampanoag war chief to surrender during King Philip*s War, began performing with his family during his early years. Since then he has become a father, activist, tribal mentor, artist, singer, dancer, model and actor. His work has been featured at the Haffenreffer Museum, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Smithsonian and the Boston Children's Museum, and he has appeared in numerous publications including National Geographic. Currently, he is an educator working at schools and museums but also spends much of his time volunteering cultural services for his tribe. As an actor, he has appeared in films on the Discovery Channel, PBS, and most recently in Journey to 10,000 B.C. for the History Channel.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>For more information about the series, visit: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/weshallremain">PBS</a>. To learn more about Annawon, visit his site at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/annawon">http://www.myspace.com/annawon</a>. </div></div><br /><div></div><div><div><em><span style="font-size:85%;">This program is supported in part by a grant from the Hubbardston Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.</span></em> </div></div></div>Hubbardston Public Libraryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09220814145927835599noreply@blogger.com0