The Brookfield Citizen

Brenda Metterville

The Friends of the Library are preparing for their favorite fundraiser and patron-preferred Silent Auction, beginning May 1 and ending June 3. Local artisans, businesses, and the public are invited to donate items during the month of April to be bid on throughout the month of May.

Book mobile
The Friends of the Library continue to deliver books on a temporary or regular schedule every Friday at 3 p.m. Please call the library for details at 508-867-6339.

Calling all poets
April is National Poetry Month. Patrons of all ages are welcome to submit their poetry to the library for display.

Online reference
New databases are available from Central Massachusetts Regional Library System. For 2006, they are subscribing to two Grolier products: Encyclopedia Americana and Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. The database Science Online from Facts on File replaces Today's Science. The current menu of online resources now includes 21 separate products. The link to the databases is www.cmrls.org. Call the library for more information.

April School Vacation Fun
On Tuesday, April 18, drop in anytime between 1 and 8 p.m., weather permitting, and join us for sidewalk fun — chalk art, hopscotch, and jump ropes for outdoor activities.

On Wednesday, April 19, from 3 to 5 p.m., take in a Children’s Movie Matinee, movie title to be announced.

Thursday, April 20, 6-8 p.m. is Teen Movie Night (with snacks). Movie title to be announced.

On Friday, April 21, All ages welcome to drop in between 3 and 5 p.m. to create, transform, and produce something!

Banister Book Group
Join the discussion on Tuesday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. of Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal, 2001 by Eric Schlosser.

How far have we really come since Upton Sinclair wrote The Jungle in 1906? How much impact has “fast food” had on our culture and health? Join us for an intriguing discussion.

Please send comments and opinions regarding The Board of Library Trustees and Board of Selectmen’s letter to the editor to Brookfield Town Hall, Board of Selectmen, 6 Central St.

Thanks!

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