February 2024 Newsletter



West Buxton Public Library



Caroline Nickerson Library Director (207) 727-5898 www.westbuxtonpubliclibrary.org director@westbuxtonpubliclibrary.org




February 2024 Newsletter Are you a crafting enthusiast or a Lego fan? Join us for our Crafters Group on Sunday, February 4 and 18 from 1-3pm or Lego Club on Sunday, February 11 and 25 from 1-3pm.










Upcoming Events Story Time February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27 10:30-11am Memoir Writing Workshop on Zoom February 14 6:30-8:30pm “Bring-Your-Own-Craft” Night February 15 6:30-7:30pm Crafters Group February 4, February 18 1-3pm (drop-in anytime) LEGO Club February 11, February 25 1-3pm (drop-in anytime)

Chat with Caroline Dear Wonderful Patrons, Our two town libraries – West Buxton Public Library and Berry Memorial Library – will be hosting “One Book, One Community,” a community reading event, starting this month. Last month, you voted on your favorite from three titles, and the winning title is “Horse”. See “Stay Tuned…” for more information. Are you a crafting enthusiast? Join us for our Crafters Group on Sunday, February 4 and Sunday, February 18 from 1-3pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and work on a craft project. This group is drop-in and meets the first and third Sunday of every month. If you would like to craft at another day and time other than Sunday, join me for “Bring-your-own-craft” night on Thursday, February 15 from 6:30-7:30pm. (“Bring-your-own-craft” night is a monthly program on the third Thursday of the month). If you have thought about writing your memoir, join Lorraine Lindstedt at the writing workshop via Zoom from 6:30-8:30pm on Wednesday, February. Try a challenge or free build during Lego Club, which will now meet every other Sunday afternoon from 1-3pm. Lego Club will be on Sunday, February 11 and Sunday, February 25. All ages are welcome. This group is drop-in and meets the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Join me for Story Time on Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11am. Listen to a story, sing some songs, enjoy some felt board fun, and participate in a craft. Stuffies usually make an appearance! Continue reading to hear the latest news and events from the West Buxton Public Library. Thank you for your support and I hope to see you at the library soon. Sincerely, Caroline Nickerson, Library Director


Stay Tuned…

📚✨ “One Book, One Community” 📚✨

Embark on a community-wide reading adventure as our two town libraries – West Buxton Public Library and Berry Memorial Library – present “One Book, One Community”! Both librarians carefully selected three compelling titles each, and you voted for the winning book.
The winning title is:
Horse

Copies of this book will be provided at both libraries, inviting you and other patrons to delve into the same captivating story and share your thoughts.
This program is a celebration of the joy of reading and the power of community connections. Stay tuned for information about upcoming book discussions!





Upcoming Events
Join Caroline for a story, songs, felt board, and a craft.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
Attend one or more workshops as desired. No experience needed. Spelling doesn’t count. No obligation to share unless you want to.
*NOTE: This is now “Bring-Your-Own Craft” Night. The program this month is Thursday, February 15.
Bring whatever project you are working on to enjoy crafting with others. This program is on the third Thursday of each month.










LEGO Club
*NOTE: LEGO Club is now from 1-3pm every other Sunday.
This month, LEGO Club is on February 11 and February 25.
Drop ins welcome.
Take one of our LEGO challenges, make a design from “The LEGO Ideas Book,” or create your own design.
All LEGO creations stay at the library so there will be plenty of bricks for the next event.
Caroline will display any creations on the windowsill next to the makerspace table until the next event. Monthly Calendar of Events


February

2024

Sunday  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
















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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Crafters Group 1-3pm
Story Time 10:30-11am



11 12 13 14 15 16 17 LEGO Club 1-3pm
Story Time 10:30-11am Memoir Writing Workshop on Zoom 6:30-8:30pmBring-Your-Own-Craft” Night 6:30-7:30pm

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Crafters Group 1-3pm
Story Time 10:30-11am



25 LEGO Club 1-3pm 26 27 Story Time 10:30-11am 28 29