Tuesday Sept. 4

NEW!! Jump Start Storytime: A new storytime especially for kids aged 2-4. Each week we will explore a new theme through books, songs, rhymes, and activities. There will be time to play and socialize too! Time:11-11:45 a.m. Contact: Molly Benevides, 978-597-1714, mbenevides@cwmars.org Location: Storytime Room

Wednesday Sept. 5

NEW!! Ready, Set, Read!: A pre-school storytime for ages 4-5. Similar to our Beginner's Book Club, this storytime will feature activities for older children, pre-reading skill building, and early literacy tips for parents. Crafts and activities may be included too! Time: 11-11:45 a.m. Contact: Molly Benevides, 978-597-1714, mbenevides@cwmars.org Location: Storytime Room

Thursday Sept. 6

Nonfiction Book Group Check out a copy of this month's selection: "The Psychopath Test: A journey through the madness industry," by Jon Ronson and weigh in with your opinions at our lively discussion. This group is open to anyone, please join us. If you think nonfiction is boring to read, just try this book, you might change your mind. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Contact: Molly Benevides, 978-597-1714, mbenevides@cwmars.org Location: Trustee Conference Room

Friday Sept. 7

Books and Blocks Storytime: Ages 1-3. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks. Great for

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building fine motor skills and pre-literacy. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration required. 10:30 a.m.

Saturday Sept. 8

SAT Prep Class -- English: If you are taking the SAT this October or November, come to this series of free prep classes. You will practice each section of the test, and learn skills to help you with any trouble spots. Please register online, and plan on coming to all 4 classes. You do not need to register for each class separately. Funded by the Friends of the Townsend Public Library. Time: 12:30-2 p.m. Contact: Stacy Schuttler, 978-597-1714, sschuttler@cwmars.org Location: Storytime Room

Exhibit changed on Aug. 28: Stop in to see our Russian Art Display. (Located in the display case near the Meeting Hall entrance.) Now accepting Books in Good/Clean Condition for the Friends of the Library Book Sale. The sale will be held on Sept. 21-23 in Meeting Hall A & B (Please no text books & encyclopedias)

Ask us about our new Nook e-books! Available now for Townsend Patrons to check out for three weeks. Preloaded content. Sponsored by the Townsend Library Endowment.

Fall Into Shape at the Townsend Library! Join us for a fun interactive weight loss challenge! The classes are weekly, for 12 weeks. Participants learn to develop realistic, lifelong plan for weight loss and physical activity by learning the latest, information about good nutrition, digestive health, reading food labels, portion control, how and why we hold body fat and much more. The class costs $39 for the entire 12 weeks with $10 donated in the participant's name to the Fit-Kids Foundation for the prevention of childhood obesity. The remainder of the money is rewarded back to the participants in prizes and cash rewards. Classes are from Sept.19 to Dec. 5 at the Townsend Library 7-8 p.m.

Please contact the library or Lisa Stamm to register or for more details. stammlisa@gmail.com, or 508-245-8967.