Chamberlin Free Public Library's Read-to-Me and Summer Reading Program begins Thursday, July 2 and continues every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. through July 30.  For a full schedule, visit our Upcoming Events page by clicking on the link on the left.

This month we are reading Could Have Been Worse by Rebecca Rule. New members are always welcome, copies of the book are available at the library. Join us Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 at 10 AM for discussion and refreshments. Bring some suggestions for future book selections!

Beginning Saturday, May 23rd, Chamberlin Free Public Library's summer hours go into effect.  We will be closed on Saturdays until September 12th.  All other days remain the same.   

Chamberlin Free Public Library is offering a free series of classes on installing and using Open Office 3.0.  Open Office is a free, open source alternative to other commercially available office productivity suites. 

 

Almost any employment opportunity requires competency in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.  Open Office provides you with these tools and much more. 

 

These classes will be offered on four Mondays from 6 – 7:30 pm.

 

May 18, Installing and configuring Open Office

June 1,  Writer (word processor)

June 8,  Calc, (spreadsheet)

June 15, Impress, (presentation)

 

Please call the library at 878-1105 to reserve a spot at these classes.  Everyone attending will receive a free copy of the program on a CD.

Chamberlin Free Library has obtained season passes to the Fitchburg Art Museum located at 185 Elm St., Fitchburg, MA.  Their hours are Wednesday - Friday 12:00 to 4:00 pm and Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The passes are available to all patrons in good standing and can be picked up at the library.  If you'd like to reserve a pass for a particular day, please call us at 878-1105.  In addition to providing admittance to the Fitchburg Art Musem, these passes are good at eleven other museums in the New England area.  Call or drop by the library for details. For further information about the Fitchburg Art Museum, log on to: www.fitchburgartmuseum.org

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The library is looking for donations of legos for a program idea. If you have legos to donate please contact the library.

"Knit for a Cause" has been very successful. We have finished three shawls for hospice and three scarves which will be donated to our local St. Vincent de Paul Society. New knitters are always welcome. Come join us Tuesdays at 1 PM.