The youth department is excited to announce new non-fiction series for beginning readers, which will spark their interest in the world around them and the way it works. These fascinating series can easily lead to a favorite new hobby as well as awaken a scientific, artistic or historical interest that may linger well into later [...]
Fourth Annual Lego Build-a-thon with a Zipline Twist! The Lenox Library Association Youth Department is holding its fourth annual LEGO Build-a-Thon on Saturday, March 19 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Junior engineers, ages 5 to 14, may register at the youth desk or by calling 637-0197 ext. 105. All participants must bring their own Legos. [...]
“Not every book is right for every person, but providing a wide range of reading choices is vital for learning, exploration and imagination. The abilities to read, speak, think and express ourselves freely are core American values.” – Former ALA President Carol Brey-Casiano The American Library Association Banned Books Week is traditionally held during the [...]
Join the fun! Share the experience! It’s a night out with the girls & there is always dessert. The Lenox Library Association Youth Department is hosting two monthly book discussion groups, Reading with Girls and More Reading with Girls. The first book for discussion is The Secret of Zoom by Lynne Jonell. This exciting tale, [...]
Congratulations, all you GoGreeners! And thanks for making this summer reading program the best one yet. Over 200 of you participated in our program and read a combined total of (drum roll, please!)…2,470 hours - a new record! A warm hug from Mother Nature goes to all those of you who finished the reading program. [...]
Dear Parent or Caregiver, The Lenox Library Association Youth Department is kicking off its 2010 summer reading program the week of June 29th in order to promote literacy and create lifelong readers. Our intent is to encourage summer reading through fun, educational programming and reading incentives. Exciting summer family events are updated on our Summer [...]
Saturday, May 15th 11am-noon Lenox Library Reading Room Barbara Shook Hazen, author of over 70 children’s books and former editor of Golden Books, will read two of her stories, Who is your favorite monster, Mama? and Tight Times – a Reading Rainbow selection that is as current as when it was first published. Several of [...]
Dear Lenox families and friends, The actual increase to our warrant article that would be in compliance is less than 0.2% of the total proposed town budget. Voting in favor of the library appropriation does not jeopardize school funding in any way. Yet if library funding is denied, it most likely will severely reduce our [...]
Tuesday, February 16, 2:00 P.M. Folksinger & Storyteller Tim Van Egmond Come listen to tales, tunes and songs – from the rib-tickling to the spine-tingling to the heartwarming, accompanied by the hammered dulcimer, conga drum and limberjack. Tim Van Egmond has been captivating audiences throughout America for over 25 years. Renowned author & storyteller, Jane [...]
One of the nation’s finest puppet troupes, The Catskill Puppet Theater, will perform Hiawatha at the Lenox Library Association on Saturday, October 17 at 1:30 p.m. Seating is on a first come first served basis and is limited to the room’s capacity. Exquisitely crafted puppets, full sets and Native American music combine to create this [...]