News & Notes from the Blanding Library

Bee-ing Artful
August 14 is the deadline for anyone who wishes to submit their bee-related artwork to an exhibit at the Blanding this month. There will be an open reception at the library on Aug. 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 and the exhibition will continue until Aug. 22.

This competition is open to all ages. All art must be original and relate to bees in some way. Two entries will be allowed per person. All 2-D submissions must be framed, matted or attached to sturdy backing. Each entrant is eligible to enter a prize drawing. For more information call the library at 508-252-4236.

August Fun for Kids and Families
Yoga for Families will be offered on Mon. Aug. 7 at 10:30; for all ages.

 Story Time continues for babies and toddlers on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11 and Story and Craft hours for preschoolers are on Thursdays at 10. Siblings are welcome too. There will be two special musical programs this month:

Finding Your Voice: Playing the Ukelele on Thurs. Aug. 10 at 11 a.m.  Join Julie Stepanek as she shows kids the basics of this easy and fun instrument. For ages 5-9. Older siblings welcome. Registration required.

Many Voices, Many Songs on Tues. Aug. 15 at 10:30. Special guest Anne-Marie Forer of Tunes and Tales returns with her lively musical program for toddlers. Siblings welcome. No registration needed.

We thank the Friends of the Blanding Library for their sponsorship of summer programs at the library.

Fiona the Whale returns to the Blanding at the end of August. Fiona is the 55-foot inflatable whale which will be on exhibit in the hall from 11 to 3 on Tues. Aug. 29 and Wed. Aug. 30, giving kids a chance to crawl into the belly of a whale! There will also be a special whale-related Story and Craft time on Thurs. Aug. 31 at 10:30 and Fiona will be on display until 3 that day.

Calling All Teen Readers!
Young adult/teen readers please note a special display in the Blanding’s Young Adult area downstairs. The MA Teen Choice Book Award program is a cooperative project between the MA School Library Association) and the MA Library Association. It’s the only award in the Bay State that invites students in grades 7-12 to select their top books of the year.  All 21 book nominees will be on display to check out and read. Voting will be held Sept. 1 to 22 and will be open to all Massachusetts teens. To learn more, visit the Teen Choice website https://www.mateenchoicebook.org/   

Book Sale Coming Up Soon
The Friends of the Blanding Library will hold their annual used book sale at the library the weekend of October 6-8. We are still accepting donations of books in good condition for the sale. Please bring your donations into the library during regular business hours.

The Blanding Public Library, 124 Bay State Rd., is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Labor Day, Mon. Sept. 4. Phone 508-252-4236 or visit www.blandinglibrary.net for more information.

Book Sale Coming Up Soon!
The Friends of the Blanding Library will hold their annual used book sale Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 6-8). We are accepting donations of used books in good condition. Please bring them into the building during library hours.

The Blanding Public Library, 124 Bay State Rd., is open Monday through Thursday from 10 to 8, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Mon. Sept. 4 for Labor Day. Phone 508-252-436 or visit www.blandinglibrary.net for more information.