Saugus Public Library Hours Monday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Sunday Closed Closed for the following 2017 Holidays MondaySeptember 4-Labor Day
MondayOctober9 -Columbus Day
Thursday November 23-Thanksgiving Day
MondayDecember 25-Christmas Day
Brian Hodgdon, Library Director(781) 231 - 4168 ext. 11
Lisa LeJeune, Young Adult/Reference Librarian(781) 231 - 4168 ext.17
Amy Melton, Head of Children's Department(781) 231 - 4168 ext.14
Mary O'Connell, Head of Reference Department(781) 231 - 4168 ext. 16
Tony Rothwell, Administrative Assistant (781) 231 - 4168 ext. 10
Handicap Accessible entrances. Elevator to second floor.
Catalog and computers with internet connection are wheelchair accessible.
See What's Happening at the Saugus Public Library Click on a Calendar
June 19 through Wednesday August 9 Kids, Teens, and Adults are invited to participate in our
annual summer reading program. The theme this year is Build a Better World. Earn prizes and have fun while you read!
Don’t forget to check our calendar for summer programs
and stop by the library for summer reading suggestions. www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-begins-today/
The Book Group Our book group meets on the second Wednesday of each month
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Community Room
Newcomers are always welcome.
Contact:
Upcoming Meetings:
September 13
October 11-November 8-December 13
Please call the library for each month's book (781) 231-4168
Fun & Games Night at the Saugus Public Library Tuesday July 18 - August 15 - September 19
6:00 to 7:30 pm
In the Community Room
For Ages 18 to 120-Bring friends!
Do you like to play games? Join us in the Community Room
We have many games available- or bring your own!
Among our games are Uno Attack, Buzz Word, Cribbage, Phase 10,
Taboo, Spades & Hearts, Sequence, Apples to Apples, Scrabble,
Rummikub, Mancala, King's Corner and more!
Contact: Brian
This event is sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library.
Thursdays Knit / Crochet / Sewfor Adults Thursdays10:00 amto12:00 noon In the Brooks Meeting Room
Saugus Public Library
Weekly sessions for adults who knit, crochet, or sew.
Everyone is welcome to attend and join in. Informal group that helps each other.
Special Author Visit and Storytime with Saugus native Kelli Conley Martin! At the Saugus Public Library in the Community Room
TuesdayJuly 25from4:30 to 5:30 pm Attention aspiring writers, young and old!
Come hear Kelli read her picture book, "A School Year in the Life of a Pencil"
and share about her journey as a writer!
Book signing too!
Recommended for kids in grades K-4
Contact: Amy Melton
(781) 231-4168 ext. 14
Nature Nick! Friday August 11 1:00 to 2:00 pm
in the Community Room at the Saugus Public Library
Exotic Animal Show with Nature Nick! Sponsored by the New Friends of Saugus Library! Contact: Amy Melton(781) 231-4168
Magic by Scott Jameson! Wednesday August 16
3:00 to 4:00 pm
in the Community Room at Saugus Public Library
Contact: Amy Melton(781) 231-4168
‘Fitness & Nutritional Meal Design’ Healthy Lifestyle Program at the Saugus Public Library presented by Don Doward
ThursdayAugust 17at 6:00 pm
Free to the public Don is a Lifestyle Design Consultant, Master of Fitness Design, Culinary Consultant,
Chef, Master of Fitness Sciences with 20 years in the fitness industry to go along with
his restaurant experience.He uses this expertise to craft programs that will create a
profound life change.Don was also a chef at Hilltop Steakhouse for 36 years.
This free program is sponsored by New Friends of Saugus Public Library
The Library offers free wireless access to the Internet. Access password is:sauguswifi
Board of Trustee Meetings The Saugus Public Library Board of Trustees have added a “Citizen’s Forum” to the
Trustees Board Meeting Agenda. The Trustees want to hear from you, and extend
an invitation to the public to attend any of our meetings.We hope to see you there.
Meetings from September to June at 6:00 pm on the first Thursday of the month
in the Saugus Library Community Room.
A group of people interested in improving the Library building,
programs, services, & collections.
They sponsor activities and provide services which benefit
and stimulate interest in the Saugus Public Library. The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library meet at 6:00 pm
on the first Wednesday of the month (September to June)
in the Library Conference Room. To become a member, fill out the Membership Form
and drop it off or mail it to the Library with your annual membership dues.
Download Free Audio Books & Books for your Kindle Our library now has access to e-books that can be borrowed for e-Readers. click hereor stop by the library for more info.
North of Boston Library Exchange Use the on-lineLibrary Catalogueto 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.
* * * * *Library Volunteers Needed * * * * * The library is looking for volunteers. Flexible hours and various projects!
If you have a few spare hours each week and are interested in helping out
at the library, please contact us.(781) 231- 4168 ext.16
Saugus Digital Documents are Accessible
on the Internet Archive an online collection of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
The Archive preserves originals and makes them available at the click of a mouse.
High School Yearbooks, Annual Reports, Lists of Persons, and otherTown Documentsare also available.
The project was Federally funded through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Scanning was done by the Digital Services Department of the Boston Public Library.
All documents will eventually reside on the Digital Commonwealth.
The Saugus Public Library now has passes to Boston Museums!
admission discount for up to four people discount admission $10.00 - for up to 2 people admission discount for up to 4 people
Quantities are limited and each coupon is good for only one specific date.
Please call the circulation desk or stop by to reserve yours now(781) 231-4168 x13
Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest
are currently available at the Saugus Public Library.
The Ancestry.com genealogy database is not available elsewhere
& limited to use on library computers. This is a terrific way for Saugus residents to research their family history for free.
The Heritage Quest genealogy database is now available from home.
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.
Computer classes for beginners at the library! Please call the Reference Desk at 781-231- 4168 ext. 17 for information Book delivery to the home-bound. Are you or someone you know unable to come to the library? Let us bring the library to you ! We will provide books, audio books, magazines, music and
DVDs to the temporarily or permanently homebound in Saugus.
We are also looking for volunteers to deliver library materials.
Please contact the library (781) 231- 4168 for more info. Do you have LEGOS that you no longer use? The Saugus Public Library is accepting donations of LEGOs for our children's program. We would appreciate both large and small donations of LEGOs! Please drop off your Lego donations at the children's desk.Thank You!
* A librarian is ready to help with finding materials. * Teen Services teams with SHS and BMS to provide Summer Reading books
* High School & Middle School Teen Services Area
* 3 public computers complete with Internet access * Online access to magazine articles, newspapers, encyclopedias, & other reference books * Fiction, biography, and other non-fiction books * The Graphic Novel Collection
* CD Collection
* Video Games Collection Games are available for PS4, XBOX One, Wii and Wii U.
All games are rated either T for Teen or E for Everyone.
IntheChildren'sRoom In the Children’s Room, parents can relax while
the kids play a variety of fun and educational games.
Internet access is limited for children, giving parents peace of mind.
We have discount Children's Museum Passes!
Quantities are limited and each coupon is good for only one specific date.
Please call the circulation desk or stop by to reserve yours now.(781) 231-4168 x13 Questions? Want to register for an event?
Contact our Children’s Librarian, Amy Melton
(781) 231- 4168 ext. 14 or
or come by the Children’s Desk
Children can borrow magazines at the public library Several magazines, including Ranger Rick,Highlights, National Geographic for Kids,
Animal Baby, Jack & Jill, Cricket, and Pack-o-Fun, are available to check out.
admission discount for up to four people 
discount admission $10.00 - for up to 2 people 
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