Monthly Newsletter January 2023

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January 2023
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Welcome to 2023! Learn about our upcoming programs and events in January!

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Current Hours

Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday
CLOSED

Happy New Year

Holiday Hours


December 31 - January 2, 2023
CLOSED

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Board Meetings


The next Library Board meeting will be held on January 25 at 6:30 p.m. 
Board meetings are open to the public

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Friends of MacDonald Public Library Meeting


Join the Friends to help with volunteer opportunities at the library!  The next meeting is on January 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Youth Programs

Book Mark Contest

Winter Break Bookmark Contest Ends Soon!

- Dec. 1 - Jan. 4 -
Open to students in grades K-5
Win a $15 Barnes & Noble Booksellers gift card!
Have your bookmark featured at the library!

Shrinky Dinks

Fun with Shrinky Dinks

- Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m. -
Use Shrinky Dinks to create a miniature piece of art!

Sign Up!

 January Science Showcase

Science Showcase

- Jan. 18 - 4:30 p.m. -
Learn about the states of matter and make ice cream!

Sign Up!

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Lego Club

Jan. 19 - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Come build with Lego bricks at Lego Club!
Legos and building materials are provided.


Mark your calendar!

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Winter Crafternoon

 - Jan. 21 - 1:00 p.m. -

Sign Up!

 January American Girl Club

American Girl Club: Meet Melody

- Jan. 24 - 5:00 p.m. -

Sign Up!

Youth Storytimes 


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Baby & Me Storytime

Jan. 20 & Jan. 27  - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Sign Up!

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Toddler and Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Register For Tuesdays!

Register For Thursdays!

Teen Programs

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Teen Vision Boards

- Jan. 3 - 4:30 p.m. -

Register!

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Teen Snowflake Window Clings

- Jan. 10 - 4:30 p.m. -

Register!

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Teen Knit-Chat

- Jan. 25 - 4:30 p.m. -



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TAC Meeting

- Jan. 17 - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. -
Make new friends and help plan library activities by joining Teen Advisory Council!
Pizza is provided.

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YA Book Club

- Jan. 24 - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. -
Pick a book matching the monthly theme and discuss all your recent YA reads!
January's theme is ???.
Pizza is provided.

Book Clubs

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich, A Stephanie Plum novel book jacket
Cozy Mystery Book Club

- Jan. 5 - 6:30 p.m. -
This month, we're reading One for the Money. Join us for a light-hearted discussion!

Sign Up!

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Books on the Bay Book Club

- Jan. 10 - 6:30 p.m.-
This month, we're reading Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Join us for a thoughtful discussion!

Sign Up!

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Books on Tap!

- Jan. 19 - 8:00 p.m. -
This month, we're reading We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen. Join us for a social discussion!

Sign Up!

Adult Programs

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Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

- Jan. 5 - 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. -

Mark your calendar!

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Writer's Wednesday
- Jan. 11 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. -

More Info


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Crafts for Adults

- Jan. 12 - 6:00 p.m. -

Register!

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Tea Tales Pickup

- Jan. 13 -

Register!

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Puzzle Day

- Jan. 14 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. -
Find out more! 

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Color Me Fun

- Jan. 19 - 5:00 p.m. -

Register!

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Writer's Club

- Jan. 23 - 5:30 p.m. -

Register!


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Local History with the New Baltimore Historical Society

- Jan. 26 - 6:30 p.m. -

Learn More!


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Calendar of Events

Find out what else is happening at the library on our website under calendar

Find out more!


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Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed


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