July 15th, 2025
Greetings! Thank you to everyone who has dropped off membership cards and donations for the book sale. They are all very much appreciated! Here is the library news–
*Author Presentation Weds. July 23, 4PM with Newbery Honor winner and Hancock Point local Kate O’Shaughnessy! On the library lawn. Kate will discuss her experience winning Newbery Honor for her 2024 children’s title The Wrong Way Home as well as what that entailed, the process and research she did to write the book and what she has coming up next, followed by a Q & A. Kate will be available to sign books as well, though we will not have books for sale. We encourage you to purchase a copy of any of her books from the HP Library partner, Sherman’s.
Kids Game Night Weds July 23, 5:30-6:30PM. Join us for this drop-off game night for ages 5-12. Teenagers are welcome to assist! Board and card games, lawn games, popcorn and lemonade. It’s going to be a blast!
Hancock Point Library needs your USED BOOKS for our Biennial Book, Bake and Art Sale Saturday July 26th from 10-1.
Books must be in good condition and securely boxed. No outdated reference books, tattered or marked-up books, mildewed paperbacks or magazines in paper bags, please! Drop off boxed donations from July 1- July 25th at the Library, 961 Point Road, or call (757)724-2851 or (973)902-4843.
The Story Trail is up! In partnership with Crabtree Neck Land Trust and the Frenchman Bay Conservancy, we have installed the Story Trail on the Old Pond Railway Trail. This year’s book is A Walk in the Forest by Maria Dek. Enjoy reading this gentle book while walking the trail.
THIS WEEK
Teatime- Wednesday from 4-5PM on the porch. The library is seeking Teatime speakers for this summer–please speak to or email Emily if you are interested or may know someone who may be a good speaker.
Storytime – Thursday at 10AM. Children birth to age 9 are welcome for stories and a craft/activity on the porch. Parent or caregiver must be present. This week we will be reading stories about fairies and building our own fairy houses on the library lawn! 🧚