What I Did on My Summer Vacation…

As the summer winds down, the Sunderland Public Library offers a series of visual presentations by our Sunderland friends and neighbors who’ve had some amazing adventures. These stories and images will transport you to fascinating places around the world.

Motoring with Mahmoud - Wednesday August 13, 6:30 p.m.

From ruins of Ancient Rome to present-day Bedouin life, Will & Liz Sillin’s March 2008 trip to Jordan spanned millenniums.

Into Thin Air - Wednesday August 20, 6:30 p.m.

In July 2006, Sunderland selectman Scott Bergeron put down the gavel and scaled Mt. McKinley, North America’s highest peak. This presentation is in conjunction with an exhibit of Scott’s photographs from this trip, which are on display in the Lane Family Reading Room.

Passage to India - Tuesday August 26, 6:30 p.m.

Laura Williams’ trip to India in January 2007 was not the ordinary tourist fare. There for the wedding of her son, the trip was a first-hand look at the culture and traditions of India.

Exhibition and Silent Auction - August 17th – August 26th

Don’t miss the fantastic display of Scott Bergeron’s photographs from his Mt. McKinley climb now on view in the Lane Family Reading Room. Scott has generously donated two photographs (one framed, one matted) to the library for a silent auction. The silent auction run from August 17th – August 26th…here’s your chance to take home a little piece of Scott’s adventure and help the Sunderland Public Library at the same time!

Fog, Flowers & Fireworks - Boston Museum of Science
Wed. August 27 at 6 p.m. at the Library

What do fog, flowers, and fireworks have in common?

Chemistry! Witness some cloud-forming, color-changing, and explosive indications that a chemical reaction is taking place.

For ages 7 - 12 yrs. old & families. Pre-schoolers are welcome to attend with their families and will generally enjoy watching, but they will be too young to grasp the science behind the presentations.

Call for Artists: Fall 2008 - Summer 2009

The Sunderland Public Library is accepting applications from artists for rotating exhibits in the Lane Family Reading Room. The Lane Room offers approximately 30 linear feet of wall space and use of adjacent open shelving. Artists are encouraged to view the space prior to submitting an application. Exhibits will be selected by a committee appointed by the Library Trustees according to the following schedule:

Application packets are available at the library or online.

Artists must submit a completed application form in order to be considered and adhere to the provisions of the Sunderland Public Library Art Exhibition Policy. For more information contact Jay Baudermann at 413-584-1460 x125.

2008 Fall Preschool Storytime Schedule

These story/craft times for children ages 3-5 and their families will be held on Fridays at 11:00am in the Children's Room.

The storytime dates are as follows:

Each storytime is approximately 45 minutes in length. Please join us for theme-related stories, songs, finger plays and crafts!