March 2024 Newsletter

  West Buxton Public Library
   
Caroline Nickerson Library Director (207) 727-5898 www.westbuxtonpubliclibrary.org director@westbuxtonpubliclibrary.org   
      March 2024 Newsletter One Book, One Community is a joint program with the Berry Memorial Library to help the community relate to each other through reading! Read the book “Horse” in sections, discuss with fellow readers in your community, and maybe even win a prize!
        Upcoming Events Story Time March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26 10:30-11am Memoir Writing Workshop on Zoom March 13 6:30-8:30pm “Bring-Your-Own-Craft” Night March 21 6:30-7:30pm Crafters Group March 3, March 17 1-3pm (drop-in anytime) LEGO Club March 10, March 24 1-3pm (drop-in anytime)   Chat with Caroline Dear Wonderful Patrons, Our two town libraries – West Buxton Public Library and Berry Memorial Library – are hosting “One Book, One Community,” a community reading event, starting now. Check out a copy of Horse at either library. Read the book in 6 sections (1 section per month), answer discussion questions and write reviews for entries into a drawing for a gift card to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, and join us for an in-person book discussion in September. See “Stay Tuned…” for more information. 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! If you have thought about writing your memoir, join Lorraine Lindstedt at the Memoir Writing Workshop via Zoom from 6:30-8:30pm on Wednesday, March 13. This group meets on the second Wednesday of the month usually via Zoom. Are you a crafting enthusiast? Join us for our Crafters Group on Sunday, March 3 and Sunday, March 17 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, March 21 from 6:30-7:30pm. (“Bring-your-own-craft” night is a monthly program on the third Thursday of the month). Try a challenge or free build during Lego Club on Sunday, March 10 and Sunday, March 24. All ages are welcome. This group is drop-in and meets the second and fourth Sunday of every month. 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… A group of questions and answers

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Upcoming Events   Join Caroline for a story, songs, felt board, and a craft.   Wednesday, March 13, 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. May be an image of text that says 'Monthly Craft Night on Thursdays O00O 8 MITI Starts Thursday, Thursday,October1 October 13 6:30-7:30pm'   *NOTE: This is now Bring-Your-Own Craft Night. The program this month is Thursday, March 21.   Bring whatever project you are working on to enjoy crafting with others. This program is on the third Thursday of each month.                    
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Description automatically generated Crafter’s Group meets the first and third Sunday of every month from 1-3pm.   This month, Crafter’s Group is on March 3 and March 17.   This group is for all ages, and drop-ins are welcome.             LEGO Club A picture containing LEGO, toy

Description automatically generated   LEGO Club meets the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 1-3pm.   This month, LEGO Club is on March 10 and March 24.   Drop-ins are 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    
March     2024     Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday                                     1 2               3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Crafters Group 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am         10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LEGO Club 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am Memoir Writing Workshop on Zoom 6:30-8:30pm       17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Crafters Group 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am   “Bring-Your-Own-Craft” Night              6:30-7:30pm     24 LEGO Club 1-3pm 25 26 Story Time 10:30-11am 27 28 29 30