Featured Artist: Ron Watson ~ Paintings on Display through April 2024

The Library is hosting an exciting exhibit of Ron Watson’s photography during April 2024.  He calls this exhibit “For the Birds”. An Atkinson resident, Watson is an outdoors-man who has spent his life exploring the natural world. As a longtime photographer/ videographer most of his work over 60 years has revolved around the ocean both on and below. His videos and photography has appeared in scientific journals, on PBS’s NOVA… Read more

PAWS to Read with Orla: Wednesday, 6/5/24 (By appointment only)

Orla will be back for PAWS to Read on Wednesday, June 5th from 3:30 PM-4:30 PM. For many children, reading can be a daunting task. This can be especially true for shy, quiet kids. Paws To Read offers readers a quiet, calm opportunity to practice and gain their reading confidence with a friendly dog. Orla, the Golden Retriever therapy dog and her handler Kate are here to provide a “judgement… Read more

Elementary Explorers (Gr. 1-3): Thursdays @ 3:30 PM

Calling all elementary school kids! Do you love science? Do you like to build things? Do you enjoy doing experiments? Then this is the class for you! If you are in 1st-3rd grade, you are invited to join us for this fun, interactive program. We’ll start by discussing the topic and then launch into the challenge or experiment of the day. Our 2024 Spring session will begin on April 4th… Read more

Featured Artist: Pixie Yates ~ Artwork on Display in March

Pixie Yates is a designer, illustrator, and educator. Inspired by urban life, everyday objects, and the natural world reaching back to childhood summers in Cape May Point, N.J. Pixie is known for her dreamy, effervescent, color-drenched style. Pixie’s eponymous late 90’s fashion label, featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W, and more was carried in upscale boutiques around the world. Today, Pixie’s original watercolor and acrylic work features color-drenched flowers, seagrass,… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 5/1/24 @ 6 PM

The book of the month is “Never Fall Down,” by Patricia McCormick. When soldiers arrive in his hometown, Arn is just a normal little boy.  But after the soldiers march the entire population into the countryside, his life is changed forever… This is the unforgettable story of Arn Chorn-Pond, who defied the odds to survive the Cambodian genocide of 1975-1979 and the labor camps of the Khmer Rouge.  Authentically told… Read more

T/ween Book Discussion: Wednesday, 6/5/24 at 6 PM

The book of the month is “Waiting For Normal,” by Leslie Connor. This is a poignant and joyful novel, one filled with meaningful moments and emotional resonance. This is the story of Addie, who is waiting for normal, with a bipolar mother who has an all-or-nothing approach to life — her way, or no way — and is keeping Addie from a normal life with her half-sisters and her step-father. … Read more