Join Massachusetts author Gail Ward Olmsted for a discussion of Olmsted’s life and legacy and a reading from her latest novel. Landscape of a Marriage is the story of Olmsted and his late brother’s widow Mary. Theirs began as a marriage of convenience but grew into a lifelong love affair as described in this critically acclaimed novel,...
Join Sheryl White from Baby Kneads to learn the ancient art of infant massage in a quiet and calm environment. The strokes will be demonstrated on a doll while you practice with your own baby! You will learn colic holds, massage techniques, along with other ways to calm and soothe your baby. Benefits of infant...
Join Sheryl White from Baby Kneads to learn how to reduce frustration and help give your baby the ability to communicate before he/she can speak. Benefits of Baby Sign Language Reduces Frustration for everyone Gives babies the ability to express themselves before they can speak Accelerates babies development of speech Enhances early literacy skills Can be more content Deepens bonding Sheryl White of Baby Kneads has been teaching programs and...
Join us for a discussion of Painting the Light by Sally Cabot Gunning. Copies can be picked up at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL. About the book: Martha’s Vineyard, 1898. In her first life, Ida Russell had been a painter. Five years ago, she had confidently walked the halls of Boston’s renowned Museum School,...
Join the Armchair Travelers Book Group as they Take to the Open Road! No registration is necessary, just drop-in! Copies of The Map of Lost Memories by Kim Fay are available to pick up at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL. About the book: In 1925 the international treasure-hunting scene is a man's...
