Join us on Founder's Day Saturday September 11, 2010
for the Saugus Public Library Annual Book Sale in front of the library from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm We are collecting donations of books - children's & adults,
fiction & non-fiction.The only donations we don't accept
are magazines, textbooks, and encyclopedias.
~ Please Note: from August 31, 2010 thru September 9, 2010
the Friends of the Library Book Sale will be closed
as we prepare for the enormous Founder's Day sale.
Ewa Jankowska, Library Director (781) 231- 4168
Mary O'Connell, Reference Librarian (781) 231- 4168 ext. 65
Library Hours - Current 2010 Summer Hours
Monday Noon to 8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Handicap Accessible entrances, elevator to second floor.
Catalog and computers with internet connection are wheelchair accessible.
The Library offers free wireless access to the Internet.
SSID: sauguswifi
New Service at the Library! The library is offering delivery to homebound Saugonians.
Tell us your favorite author or subject . Whether you like fiction,
history or biography, large print or regular, a library volunteer will
deliver it to you, and return it to the library when you are finished.
You can also request DVDs or audiobooks and can call to make
requests or renew. Please call Library Director Ewa Jankowska to sign up (781) 231- 4168
Do you have LEGOS that you no longer use? The Saugus Public Library is accepting donations of LEGOs
in preparation for a program series for children.
We would appreciate both large and small donations of LEGOs! Please drop off your Lego donations at the children's desk. Thank You!
Young Adults Services at the Library High School & Middle School students will find invaluable resources in the Teen Services Area.
The Teen Room is equipped with four public computers complete with Internet access.
The library provides online access to magazine articles, newspapers, encyclopedias, and other
reference books.The book collection includes fiction, biography, and other non-fiction books.
The Graphic Novel collection is always popular.A librarian is ready to help with finding materials.
Teen Services teams with the High School and Middle School to provide Summer Reading books
Library Tours Library tours including computer instruction and/or storytime are available by appointment.
Classroom Visits The Children's Librarian may also visit your classroom to give instruction on
research techniques, storytime, or you may design a visit to meet your needs.
Do you have a craft skill that you'd like to share with the children of Saugus?
Do you have talent in chess or Scrabble?
If so, Children's Services may be interested in your help.
If you'd like to volunteer in one of these capacities,
please contact Aaron 781-231-4168 x63 or
Did you know that you can borrow magazines at the public library? In the children's room, back issues of several magazines, including Ranger Rick, Highlights, National Geographic for Kids, Animal Baby, Jack & Jill, Cricket, and
Pack-o-Fun, are available to check out. Check out http://saugusplchildren.wordpress.com/ The new Saugus Public Library Children's Services Blog
You'll find updates on new books, programming, and more!
Online Library Databases Databases are constantly updated so they always has the most current information. Biography Resource Center http://www.noblenet.org/databases/
click on "Biography Resource Center"
then type in your library card number. Biography Resource Center is a very comprehensive database of full-text reference
articles, pictures, magazine articles and more. Students of all ages will find Biography
Resource Center useful in doing biography research assignments at school.
Kids Infobits http://www.noblenet.org/databases/
click on "Kids InfoBits"
then put in your library card number.
Kids Infobits has encyclopedia articles, full-text children's magazine articles, pictures,
graphs, and more!
Kids in grades K-5 will find Kids Infobits very useful in doing homework.
Grolier Online http://www.noblenet.org/databases/ then click on "Grolier Online,"
then put in your library card number.
Grolier Online has the FULL-TEXT of Encyclopedia Americana
and The New Book of Knowledge!
And it has tons of online extras, like links to relevant websites and articles.
Graphic novels have arrived
in the Saugus Children's Room!
Check out this new section of books for kids.
Classic novels in "comic-book style". Favorites like Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys,
Pantheon High, the Justice League, X-men,
and Star Wars.
Each week there is a new theme in the central display area. Bring the kids to the Library to check out this week's theme. ____________________________________________________________________________________
* * * LEGO Building Program Mondays * * * Each week we'll build with a theme, then take pictures of our projects.
LEGO Construction at the Library!
For Ages 3 to 12 Building session starts at 4:00 pm Please pre-register - space is limited! (781) 231 - 4168 ext. 63
* * * * * In September we will take a temporary hiatus * * * * *
from Toddler and Pre-School Story Time. We will notify you here when Storytimes will resume.
Mrs. Pam Gill retired in 2010
from the Saugus Public Schools
after a 40 year career.
In her honor, the Saugus Public Library Board of Trustees purchased a number of new books for the children's room.
State and Federal Income Tax forms are available on the second floor
of the Saugus Public Library
Download Free Audio Books Take a look at the new library service. The library has books online.
At the library website www.noblenet.org/saugus
you will find books to download to your Ipod and books to read online.
To download a book to your Ipod or to burn to a CD click on the Download Audiobooks icon.
To browse the selection of online books, click on the Library Online link.
Netlibrary offers 3300 books on a wide variety of subjects from the Idiot's Guide series
to books on resume writing & job interviewing. Just in time for the start of school is Netlibrary's ebook of the month,
"The Naked Roommate : And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College"
by Harlan Cohen.
North of Boston Library Exchange Use the on-line Library Catalogue to find and reserve a book Don’t forget that you can log on to your library account from the convenience of home to check if the library has a book or DVD. You canalso reserve or renew material. All you need is your library card number and PIN number. If you don’t have a PIN number, stop by the library to request one.
The library is a great resource for job seekers. You can use the library’s computers to send out resumes or look for a job. You will also find information here on resume writing and interviewing techniques.
The Lynn Item is online at the library's website, www.noblenet.org/saugus Click on "Library Online" to read the entire paper.
The Friends of the Library are still looking for generous donations in 2010!
The FRiends are looking for donations to help with buying the necessary supplies for
new book processing and our day-to-day items. If you have a favorite magazine, or just want to help us with upkeep, please consider donating the money necessary
for a magazine subscription or office supplies!
Feel free to bring in cash, or a check made out to the Friends of the Saugus Public Library
the next time you stop in. If you would like more information about the items that we need
please call us at 781-231-4168 x53 We appreciate all of your help, donations, and patience! Thank you!
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