ACTON - Acton Public Library will hold its annual Book, Bake & Plant Sale on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Please consider donating your divided perennials, rooted house plants or extra seedlings to help the sale.

The library also is taking book donations for the sale. For the library's book donation policy, please visit online at http://www.acton.lib.me.us.

The sale will be held at 35 H Road in Acton.

A questions, please call 636-2781.

GOODALL LIBRARY

Goodall Library is located at 952 Main Street and can be reached at 324-4714. Visit the library online at http://www.lbgoodall.org.

Coloring Calm, Goodall Librarys coloring workshop,will continue on Mondays, May 22 and June 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library'sCommunity Room. Coloring sheets and supplies will be provided (or you canbring your own). Color in a relaxing group setting with music and refreshmentsprovided. Adult coloring, a focused and meditative activity, has been shown tohave many positive benefits, mental and physical.

Marianne OConnor, the author of"Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire,"will give a presentation at Goodall Library on Tuesday, May 23, at 6 p.m.OConnor shares more than trail mix withher readers as she recounts the ghost stories, legends and lore associated with some of New Hampshire'spremier hiking trails. Her one-hour presentation will be full of spooky surprises her Powerpoint program will highlight unusual ghost tales and will cover geological andhistorical events. Haunted locations are scattered throughout the state next door and featurelegends such as Devils Den in New Durham, Chief Chocorua in Tamworth, Sasquatch ofOssipee, the Bomber Plane in Woodstock, and a murder mystery involving Bette Davis inFranconia. O'Connoris a professional educator and has presented her program to various libraries,schools and local organizations throughout New England. Her book has been featured on "NH Chronicle," "Windows to the Wild," NH NPR and other local programs.

Plunk will meet funk when musicianPeter Mezoian will perform on the banjo during a special showat Goodall Library on Tuesday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. The roots of the banjo are in American popular and jazz musicfrom the early 1900s, but, unlike many banjoists, Mezoian decided thatthose syncopated, infectious rhythms and melodies could transfer to other genresand generations of musicwhere Cole Porter crosses Paul Simon and Broadwayintersects with the Beatles, and where the Roaring '20s catch up with thepsychedelic '60s.This funny and engaging performer will keep you wondering what he will playnext. Mezoian has spent years taking the banjo across the world as a feature act ontheater and nightclub stages in America, England, and Japan, at music festivals and on more than 50 different cruise ships. He'sjust your typical native Maine, Steve Martin-influenced, donut-eating,espresso-drinking, half-Armenian, half-Greek, four-string banjoist.

Goodall Library will continue itsMeditation Seriesin June.Whether youre a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, head to the library for this series, led by Cindy Simon, M.A., NCC, RMT.Relieve anxiety, anger and depression by learning to live in the present moment.Enjoy deep stillness and quiet and rid your mind of negative chatter. Live withmore acceptance, letting go, happiness, and gratitude.Class will be held on Monday, June 19, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Romp & Rhyme: Baby & Toddler Timeis held at Goodall Library on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. This program, for children ages 3 and younger, lasts 30 minutes and is filled with music, movement, fun, rhymes and books.

Creative Chaos Story Time For Pre-schoolersis offered at Goodall Library for children ages 3 through 6 on Thursday mornings at 11 a.m. This 45-minute program involves stories, crafts, fun and an occasional surprise.

Goodall Library offersfree passesto the Portland Museum of Art, Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art and the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. Stop in and start enjoying the benefits of becoming a member of the library.

SPRINGVALE PUBLIC

Springvale Public Library is located at 443 Main Street. For more information, call 324-4624, send an email to spl@springvalelibrary.org, or visit online at http://www.springvalelibrary.org.

Story timesare held at Springvale Public Library for children ages 3 through 6 every Monday at 10 a.m. Baby Rhyme Time, for children under the age of 3, is held at the library on Thursdays at 10 a.m.

PARSONS MEMORIAL

Parsons Memorial Library is located at 27 Saco Road in Alfred. It can be reached at 324-2001 or alflib@roadrunner.com. Hours are from 3 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

E-Booksare available at the Parsons Memorial Library.The library has three Kindle e-readers with a total of 22 titles on each. Contact the library for the full list.

Parsons Memorial Library hosts aLego Clubfor children ages 4 through 12 on Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. The Legos are supplied. Donations of additional Legos would be appreciated.

The Friends of Parsons Memorial Library are having anongoing book salein the Reading Room. Hardcovers cost $2; paperbacks, $1. You can fill a PML tote bag with books for $12. All proceeds support the librarys programs.

Preschool Story Timesare held at the library with Miss Karen on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

TheGames Clubmeets at Parsons Memorial Library on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

Parsons Memorial Library tote bagsare now available for $8 apiece. Proceeds go toward expanding library collections.

Discount passesto the Portland Childrens Museum are available at the library year round.

ACTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Acton Public Library is located at 35 H Road in Acton and is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to noon on the second and third Saturdays of the month.

Acton Public Library is now offering aStory & Activity Hourfrom 10 to 11 a.m. on Fridays with two volunteers leading the fun. Parents and caregivers and their children, ages preschool and younger, are welcome to attend and listen to a story, participate in finger-play and movement activities and make light crafts. The library will also have "community celebrities" lined-up to attend once a month and share their talents.

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