Note: Registration is required unless otherwise noted.
Harmony and Glocester Manton Libraries’ Craft Tables
June 2 through June 30, during library hours
Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages - No registration required.
Youth of all ages, discover the indoor craft table at both libraries. Each library is different, so be sure to visit both places.
Weekly Take and Make Crafts
June 2 through June 30, during library hours
Harmony Library and Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages - No registration required.
Children of all ages, visit both libraries weekly to pick up a craft! Craft kits will be different at each location. Some kits may require help for younger crafters.
Tot Lot Story Time
Tuesday, June 24; July 1, 8, 15, and 22, 10:30 a.m.
Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 2 to 5
Join us for songs, stories, flannel board activities, and then play in the Tot Lot with friends! Note: Please register for the dates you would like to attend.
LEGO Club
Tuesday, June 24; July 15 and July 29, 5 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Get creative with LEGOs! Build your own creations or work as a team. You creations will then be displayed at the Glocester Manton Library.
Wacky Wednesday
Wednesday, June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 11 a.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Join us for fun and wacky crafts! Try diamond art, puffy paint, decorating cupcakes and more! Week 1: Puffy Paint Art – Please register for the dates you would like to attend.
Baby Story Time
Thursday, June 26; July 3, 10, and 17, 10 a.m.
Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 0 to 2
Join us for songs, stories, and free play. Note: Please register for the dates you would like to attend.
Pokémon Trading & Games
Thursday, June 26; July 17 and July 31, 1 p.m.
Harmony Library
Age Level: Ages 8 and up
Join us to learn how to play the Pokémon card game with decks provided by the Harmony Library. If you would like to trade your own cards with other players, you can! Note: Please register for the dates you would like to attend.
Goosebumps Book Club with a Movie
Monday, June 30; July 7, 14, and 21, 2 p.m.
Harmony Library
Age Level: Grades 3 to 5
Visit Miss Kat weekly as she reads aloud Goosebumps. For the first three weeks, we will read together and then the final week, we will watch the episode together with pizza! Snacks will be provided each week. When you register, you will be registered for the entire session.
Note: Registration is required for all adult programs unless otherwise noted.
Glocester Libraries’ Walking Club
Wednesday – June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 8 a.m.
Locations:
· June 4 – George Washington Campground
· June 11 – Wolf Hill Forest Preserve
· June 18 – Sprague Farm/ Klutz Trail
· June 25 – Steere Farm Conservation Area
Join us for weekly walks in the woods. For directions and further information, visit our website, glocesterlibraries.org where you can download and print the Walking Club brochure.
Tuesday Afternoon Matinee
No registration required.
Tuesday, June 10, 17, and 24, 2 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Tuesday matinees are returning to the Glocester Manton Library before the summer break! We are excited to resume this program in our newly renovated room.
Writers’ Group
Thursday, June 12, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
No registration required.
Share your writing with your peers! The Harmony Library Writers’ Group is open to writers in all genres and forms, including poetry. Bring a sample of your work to read and get feedback from fellow writers. For information, phone Pat Kenny, Reference and Technology Librarian, at 949-2850. Note: The group begins with a social half-hour at 6 p.m., before meeting formally at 6:30 p.m.
Summer Wreath
Tuesday, June 24, 6 p.m. and Wednesday, June 25, 10:30 a.m.
Harmony Library
We will contribute to the vibrant greenery of early summer by making eye-catching wreaths out of split peas, ribbon, and assorted summer-themed decorations. Participants should register for only one class. Note: Registration opens on Tuesday, June 3 at 6 p.m.
Watercolor Workshop (Intermediate Level)
Wednesday, June 25, 2 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
In this workshop, you will build on your basic watercolor skills with guidance from local artist, Kate Steere. This is a great time to practice your watercolor techniques and expand the scope of your work. Watercolor experience is necessary.
Medicare Explained
Monday, June 30, 6 p.m.
Harmony Library
Join speaker Ed Collins for a free program that is geared toward individuals about to turn 65 or individuals already on Medicare who are not sure they are still on the best plan. He will explain when and how to enroll, potential penalties, and enrollment dates. Ed will also discuss why your health, lifestyle, and budget matter. Ed Collins is a local, licensed, and certified insurance agent specializing in all things Medicare.
Glocester Senior Center Book Discussion
Wednesday, June 11, 1 p.m., Glocester Senior Center
Join us for a discussion of The New York Times bestselling novel, Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. Note: Registration is not necessary, but if you have never attended the group before, contact Brenda at the Harmony Library so that you can be notified of any changes to our schedule. There is a long waitlist in the library system for this book. If you need a copy, CONTACT BRENDA at 949-2850 or harmonyreference@gmail.com. New members are welcome.
Second Thursday Book Discussion
Thursday, June 12, 1:30 p.m.
Harmony Library
Enjoy a lively talk about the selection, Born a Crime by Heather Noah. Copies of the book are available at the Harmony Library.
Fantasy Book Club
Tuesday, June 17, 6 p.m.
Glocester Manton Library
Join fellow fantasy lovers for a discussion of the book, Greenteeth by Molly O’Neill. It is an extraordinary tale about the most unforgettable heroine, a charismatic lake-dwelling monster named Jenny Greenteeth, perfect for fans of T. Kingfisher.
