What’s New in July at The Worthington Library

Find Your Voice Summer Reading Program @ The Worthington Library Thursdays 10:30 am to 11:30 pm, July 13 through August 3

Talewise presents Science Heroes “Dragons & The Ice Sorceress”  Thursday, July 13 10:30 to 11:30 amJoin us on a quest to discover the ‘coolest’ thing in science: DRY ICE!Volunteers from the audience will help us conduct several science experiments as we explore the wondrous effects of dry ice! The science experiments are tied together by a fun, interactive tale called “Dragons & The Ice Sorceress.” The entire audience will help the performer tell the story — you’ll even get to decide what happens next! Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind learning adventure featuring stories and the science of dry ice!

“Join In” with Diane Edgecomb Thursday, July 20 10:30 to 11:30 am Sing, Dance & Join right in Diane’s Musical Stories in this fun-loving family event. Participants will learn the song of the wind in the Old Apple Tree tale and act out rainforest animals in the Amazon story of Kibungo, joining together to defeat a great, big, smelly monster! Did you know that Jack didn’t just have a beanstalk but a whole pocketful of bugs that made everybody dance? Don’t miss the fun as he turns the town inside out getting everyone to kick up their heels and dance. Led by award-winning performer Diane Edgecomb we’ll all JOIN IN a warm-hearted celebration of community and fun. This project is funded in full by the Worthington Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Reading is Magic with Ed The Wizard Thursday, July 27 10:30 to 11:30 am Join Ed the Wizard in performing magical feats while exploring the magic of reading. Learn how one story can change your life. In this interactive program for all ages, participants will also be challenged with questions and have an opportunity to ask questions to Ed the Wizard.

with Mary Jo Maichack Thursday, August 3 10:30 to 11:30 am A selection of different regional Native American stories, told interactively, sung, drummed, even drawn. Told with a professional storyteller’s respect and sensibility: gently, engagingly, with humor and care, and love for the audience and origin of the tales. Hear the Tlingit tale of Raven, the Napaskiak tale of a Girl Who Cured Herself, drawn on a big easel pad, in honor of the traditional method of drawing tales in snow or sand, and more.

More Summer Events

How Do Your People Call the Earth? Poetry & More with JuPong Lin Thursday, July 20, from 4 to 5:30 pmPoet JuPong Lin leads a multimodal workshop, including an opening mandala ceremony to honor the Earth in as many languages as the community brings, origami, a 10-minute walking meditation, a poetry reading, and a community poem. The poem and origami will be on exhibit at the library through August 20. This event is made possible in partnership with Hilltown Land Trust. Register for the workshop online https://www.hilltownlandtrust.org/events/how-do-your-people-call-the-earth or call Sarah at 413-628-4485 ext. 6 to save your spot.

Tag Sale hosted by The Friends of the Worthington Library  Saturday, July 22, 8 am  to 2 pm The Friends of the Worthington Library will hold its town-wide tag sale on Saturday, July 22. On the day of the sale, maps of the sale sites will be available by donation at the library, 1 Huntington Rd, from 8 am to 2 pm. To reserve a space on the map, sign up at the library during its open hours by Saturday, July 15. Participants will need to provide the address of the sale site, time of the individual sale, and a short description of items for sale. The fee to be listed on the map is $5. To reserve a space on the library lawn to hold your tag sale, the fee is $10. The library will not accept drop-off sale items. Reservations and payments are due by 4 pm on Saturday, July 15. The money raised will support library programs. For more information, call Judy Babcock at 413-238-4457 or email jabneb@juno.com.

Fantastic Frogs with Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary Saturday, August 5, from 2 to 3 pmJoin an educator from Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary to learn about amphibian life and how it changes throughout the seasons. In this hands-on program for children K-3rd grade and their families, we will use movement, touch, and maybe even song to learn about frogs! We’ll also discuss the natural history of Massachusetts’ frog species and the resiliency and adaptations of these amphibians to our changing climate. Call 413-238-5565 or email TheWorthingtonLibrary@gmail.com to save your spot.

Wet Felted Lanterns Workshop with Talia Lefton Saturday, August 19, noon to 2 pm               Registration limited to 10 Charon Arts fiber artist and teacher, Talia Lefton will guide participants in the art of wet felting. Participants will use fibers to create lanterns. Use the thin felt form to hold an electric tea light or light strand. Materials are provided for this event. Call 413-238-5565 or email TheWorthingtonLibrary@gmail.com to register.

Hungrytown – folk duo Saturday, August 19, 7 pm Singing duo, Hungrytown presents an all-ages folk music concert.  Hungrytown features lyricist Rebecca Hall and instrumentalist Ken Anderson. The duo describes their music as “a true artistic hybrid, able to hold Celtic and Americana, ballads and psychedelia, sunshine and darkness, joy and despair — not only within the same album, but within the same song.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council, The Worthington Cultural Council, The Friends of the Worthington Library, and donors like you for making these public events possible.

Ongoing Events at The Worthington Library

First Saturday of the Month 10 am to 12 pm *NOW IN-PERSON! Genealogy Uncover branches of your family tree to learn your family’s history and deepen connections with your ancestors.    Saturdays 10 am to 12 pm *NEW DATE, NEW TIME! Summer Time Maker Space Get creative at our low-tech maker space each Saturday this summer. Imagine what you can create and make it happen! We’ll use tape, glue guns, recycled stuff, clothes pins, popsicle sticks and more. This class is free — donations are accepted for supplies. For more information, contact: Susan Warner swarner01098@gmail.com Saturdays 12 pm to 2 pm Dungeons & Dragons for Kids Crawl dungeons, slay monsters, and amass treasures with a fun group of adventurers. Tuesdays, July 11 and 18 starting at 7 pm Spinning Group* Bring your latest spinning, knitting, or crochet project. Trade tips and laughs. All are welcome. Last Saturday of the Month starting at 4 pm Book Club This month’s book: Calling For A Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeah *Subject to scheduling changes. Follow us on Facebook or email the library to be added to the email list for these events.

New Acquisitions

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton Adult Fiction Newly married Nella receives a miniature replica of her new home from her husband. As things in her miniature home begin to mirror real life, Nella uncovers secrets and dangers that await them.

Simply Lies by David Baldacci Adult Fiction Former detective, Mickey Gibson, has a new job investigating tax evaders. When she gets an unusual request from a colleague, Mickey finds herself at a mansion with a dead body and the number one suspect in a murder investigation. How will she clear her name and prove she was set up?

The Adventures of Dr. Sloth by Suzi Eszterhas Junior NonFiction Rebecca Cliffe has always been an animal lover, but who knew that when she grew up she’d spend her days researching sloths! Photographer Suzi Esterhas tags along as Dr. Sloth researches these adorable creatures. Learn new facts about sloths and scan the QR codes as you read for videos and close ups.