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Levi Heywood Memorial Library


55 West Lynde Street

Gardner, MA 01440

phone: 1-978-632-5298

 

 

Hours:
Monday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.*
*Closed Memorial Day - Labor Day

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Mobile Printing
Print from computers & mobile devices $.10/page

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During inclement weather call 978-632-5298 for Library closings/delays or check our Facebook page

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PJ Storytime with Santa
Wed. Dec. 18 @ 6PM

Come dressed in your comfiest PJs for a story and visit with Santa.
Cosponsored by the Gardner Police Department

A Heck of a Way to Stay Warm: Stories with John Porcino
Fri. Dec. 27 @ 10AM

Join us for joyful, warm, playful stories and songs that celebrate the season's hidden light.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Gardner Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachsuetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Pocket Hand Warmers
Wed. Jan 15 @ 5PM

Learn how to sew an easy hand warmer. For grades 3-5.

Release Parties
Wednesdays @ 6PM

Crafts, Scavenger hunts, & more


Jan 29- Dog Man: The Movie
Feb 26- InvestiGATORS: Agents of S.U.I.T. Wild Ghost Chase Book 3

Hot Cocoa Party
Sat. Feb. 1 @ 11AM
for ages 3-7

Snacks, songs, and snowmen!
*Registration required. Call the Children's Room to register.

Valentine Making
Drop-in Wed. Feb. 12 @ 5-6:45PM

Stop by the Children's Room to make Valentine's for your friends and family.

February Vacation Week Fun

Tues. Feb 18 @ 2PM- Snowman Pops for gr. K-5
Wed. Feb. 19 @ 11AM- New England Animals in Winter w/ The Joys of Nature
Wed. Feb 19 @ 4PM- Tube Knitting Finger Puppets for gr. 3-5
Thurs. Feb. 20 @ 3PM & 5PM Painting Party gr. K-5 *registration required
Fri. Feb 21 @ 10AM- Exploding Snowmen for gr. K-2

 Artful Adventures
for grades K-2
Wednesdays @ 6PM

Dec 11- PlayDoh Party
Jan 8- Winter Sensory Bottles
Jan 22- Snowmen Roll Craft
Feb 5- Beaded Hearts

Creation Station
Saturdays @ 11AM

On Saturday mornings during the winter, we will provide all the materials and inspiration for young artists to design, build, and craft their own unique creations.For grades K-4.

Home School Meet Up
1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 3PM


For home school families to meet and socialize. We will provide a quick activity at each session. For grade PreK-grade 4.

Storytime at the Library

Storytime

The Children’s Department offers storytime sessions in the spring, fall, and winter.  Sessions include age-appropriate themed stories and activities including music, movement, and crafts.  New participants are always welcome.  Please note the age limitations outlined below.

For more information please contact the Children’s Room at 978-632-5298

Drop-in Storytime (Ages 2-5)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays @ 10AM
Wiggle Worm Wednesday (Ages 6-24 months) @ 10AM
Movement, music, and stories for little ones.

Limit to the first 30 people (kids & accompanying adults) that arrive.

New stories and activities at all sessions!

**Library policy requires that a parent or responsible caregiver accompany children under the age of 8.**

Beanstack Reading Challenge

Click here to sign up for the challenge!

Drop-in Lego Club
Mondays @ 4PM

For ages 6-12. Legos will be provided.

ABCmouse.com Free In-Library Use

ABC Mouse

ABCmouse.com: With 5,000+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, ABCmouse.com's award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+). From Age of Learning, Inc.

Free access from Library computers and your own device connected to our wi-fi network. Please note some mobile devices require a free app download.