April 2025 Newsletter

		West Buxton Public Library
Caroline Nickerson Library Director (207) 727-5898 www.westbuxtonpubliclibrary.org director@westbuxtonpubliclibrary.org
		April 2025 Newsletter   Love spending time outdoors? We’re looking for volunteers to help spruce up the library’s outdoor space. Contact the library for details!
Upcoming Events Story Time April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29 10:30-11am Memoir Writing and Creative Writers Workshop April 9 6:30-8:30pm Via Zoom *Upcoming: Guest Speakers, Town Hall Thursday, May 15 5-7pm Crafter’s Group April 6, April 20 1-3pm (drop-in anytime) LEGO Club April 13, April 27 1-3pm (drop-in anytime)		Chat with Caroline Dear Wonderful Patrons, We’re looking for volunteers to help with some outdoor spring clean-up around the front of the library. If you’re willing to lend a hand with raking leaves, picking up sticks, or tidying up the flower beds, we’d love your help! Stop by or contact the library if you’re interested in pitching in. The Memoir and Creative Writers Group is hosting Sue Cassidy and Melody Norris at Buxton Town Hall on Thursday, May 15 from 5-7pm. Sue will share her journey from her first writing prompt to the publication of her soon-to-be-released children’s book, Ladybugs and Ellie Go Camping: Campfire Tales and Trails. She’ll discuss the confidence she gained through a supportive writer’s group and the steps to making her book a reality. Melody ML Norris, author, designer, and owner of Black Cat Studios, will present Judging a Book by Its Cover, exploring the art of creating eye-catching book designs. This is a free program, and refreshments will be provided. 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! Are you a crafting enthusiast? Join us for our Crafter’s Group on Sunday, April 6 and Sunday, April 20 from 1-3pm. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and work on a craft project. This group meets the first and third Sunday of the month. Try a challenge or free build during Lego Club, which meets the second and fourth Sunday of the month from 1-3pm. Lego Club will be on Sunday, April 13 and Sunday, April 27. All ages are welcome. 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

🌷Spring Clean-Up Volunteers Needed! 🌿     Help Us Give the Library a Fresh Start for Spring!   The West Buxton Public Library is looking for friendly faces to help spruce up the outdoor space in front of the library — and we need you!   What We’re Hoping You Can Help With: Raking leaves 🍂 Picking up fallen sticks and debris 🌳 Cleaning out and prepping flower beds for the season 🌸 Whether you have 30 minutes or a couple of hours, every little bit helps and is greatly appreciated. This is a wonderful way to give back to your community, get a little fresh air, and help the library look its best heading into the warmer months.   Interested? Stop by the library, give us a call, or send us a message to let us know you’d like to help. We’ll coordinate a time that works for you – or bring a friend and come as a team!

Upcoming Events   Join Caroline for a story, songs, felt board, and a craft.   Memoir Writing and Creative Writers Workshop Wednesday, March 9 from 6:30-8:30pm on Zoom Writing prompt: Something funny happened…     Stay Tuned!   Creative Writers Showcase and Reception   Thursday, May 15, 5PM   Buxton Town Hall (Rear Entrance) 185 Portland Road, Buxton   Featuring two local authors: Sue Cassidy & Melody Luciano Norris   Supported by the Narragansett Number One Foundation and Sponsored by the West Buxton Public Library   Light Snacks & Beverages     Actually. … I Can Write! Sue Cassidy will discuss the steps on her journey to her soon-to-be-published children’s book and the confidence she gained by joining a writer’s group that believed she could do it. From “I can’t do this… who’s interested in what I have to say?” … to the late stages of publication.     Judging a Book by Its Cover: The Fine Art of Creating Attention-Grabbing Book Covers Presentation by Melody ML Norris, Author, Designer, Photo Preservationist & Owner of Black Cat Studios.     FMI: email Lorraine Lindstedt at lindcabin@gmail.com
Crafter’s Group meets the first and third Sunday of every month from 1-3pm.   This group is for all ages, and drop-ins are welcome.   Sunday, April 6 Sunday, April 20 Drop-in 1-3pm   LEGO Club   LEGO Club meets the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 1-3pm. Drop-ins are welcome.   Sunday, April 13 Sunday, April 27 Drop-in 1-3pm 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 LEGO Club. Recent Highlights         A family enjoyed designing at the makerspace. Here are their creations in progress.                 A Lego Club participant enjoyed free building. Here is his creation.   Monthly Calendar of Events
April     2025     Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday   1 2 3 4 5               6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Crafter’s Group 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am Memoir Writing Workshop on Zoom 6:30-8:30pm       13 14 15 16 17 18 19 LEGO Club 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am         20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Crafter’s Group 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am         27 28 29 30         LEGO Club 1-3pm   Story Time 10:30-11am