Welcome to the Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library

"A room without books is a body without a soul."

                                                                                   Cicero

Summer Reading 2017 has ended! Bring in your Reading Logs to the HMML Youth Room and exchange them for Book Bucks to spend in our Summer Reading Prize Room.

This Week @ HMML:

8/16: Author Event: Aletheia James – 5-7pm

Meet young author and Epping resident Aletheia James at the release of her first book! "Apple Pie and Poems" is a fun and imaginative book that teaches children nine different types of poetry. Abstract illustrations drawn by the author accompany each poem. Join us for a reading and book signing!

8/17: Children's Yoga - 11am

Bring the little ones to our popular yoga series, taught by Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Leah Pacione! Mats are provided, or you're welcome to bring your own.

8/22: Kids' Writing & Publishing Workshop - 10:30 AM-12:30 AM

We welcome back Layne Case of Amity Publications to lead a workshop for young writers interested in creative writing leading to publishing. Participants will prepare an outline for a children's book, create parts of the book, learn about the world of publishing, and be inspired to read and write. This two-day workshop is appropriate for grades 4-8. The workshop will be in two segments on Monday, August 21st and Tuesday, August 22nd, from 10:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. each day. Please register in advance, as space is limited.

NEW MUSEUM PASSES

We have just acquired a new museum pass at HMML:

The Museum of Fine Arts Boston: 2 passes per day for $10 admission (per person) for up to 2 people.

Tales of Epping's Past by Madelyn Williamson

Local historian Madelyn Williamson has compiled a collection of stories about Epping's past in a hand bound book with illustrations provided by Analisa Harvey that is available exclusivley in our reference section. They have also been gracious enough to give us a digital version of the book for us to post here for all to enjoy!

Tales from Epping's Past (.pdf)

Take our Library Survey

We're looking for your feedback about Harvey-Mitchell Memorial Library! Tell us what you think about what we're doing here at the library, and how we can improve. Take a moment and fill out a copy at the library or take it online at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDJ7HH3