MFL is Going to the Dogs!

Bestsellilng author and animal lover, Jon Katz, along with his dog Izzy, is coming to the MFL on September 10 at 6:30! Jon loves libraries almost as much as he loves his dogs! Thanks to a tip from one library patron (thanks Nancy!) I found out that Jon is a huge library supporter and has travelled to many a library to raise awareness (and some funds). I immediately tracked him down and sent an email describing "the best little library ever" and our devastating budget cuts. What a nice man! He promptly responded that he would be happy to come, read a little, answer some questions, sign some books...and of course, bring his faithful companion Izzy. I urge you to check out his books at the library then visit his ramblings on his Bedlam Farm blog. More details will follow as we get closer...just mark your calendars now!

So, did you see my email blast about our Summer Reading program? We had a kick-off party on the last day of school that attracted 114 people, mostly children, between the hours of 11-3! Kids of all ages participated in games, crafts and raffles as well as devoured the delicious refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. We registered 47 new library cards and 50 children signed up for summer reading.

Then....the next day, those crazy Friends of the Library hosted their ever-popular and ever-growing story and craft hour with an all-time high attendance of 37 children!! 20 more signed up for summer reading that day! We are jamming here at the Monson Free Library!!

There's a lot more fun to come this summer. Check out some of our great programs listed to the left of this post.