Hello friends & fans of the Gaylord Memorial Library,
We hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving Holiday! As the weather gets cooler, we want to remind you that Gaylord Memorial Library is the perfect place to warm up, browse for books, or get some work done. We have great wi-fi, two public computers available for use, and lots of events happening. All of the info is below, be sure to check it out and let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.

Please note: the library will be closed on Saturday Dec. 24 for Christmas and Dec. 31 for New Years. Happy Holidays!

DROP-IN CRAFT (KIDS AGES 5+)

DECEMBER: GINGERBREAD SPICE
Get your hands on the newest pantry essential - Gingerbread Spice. It's the perfect blend of ginger, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg, for dialing up the flavor in everyday dishes from oatmeal and pancakes to special occasion recipes like gingerbread lattes. Now you can savor the warm, signature aroma and taste of the holidays all year long! For use in oatmeal, pancakes, french toast and lattes. Savor the warm taste of the holidays all year long. INGREDIENTS: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper
NOTE: The December Spice Club is full, but you may add your name to the waiting list and we'll let you know if a spot opens up.

JANUARY: BUFFALO WING SPICE (CONTAINS DAIRY)
A great blend of spices that make delicious tasting hot wings. The buffalo seasoning is bold and flavorful. Since this buffalo wing seasoning is pre-blended, you don't have to mix ingredients together yourself. Simply use this spice to coat your chicken wings before frying or baking them.
INGREDIENTS: garlic, onion, salt, cayenne pepper, butter powder (buttercream (cream, salt), buttermilk powder), vinegar powder (maltodextrin, white distilled vinegar, modified food starch, sugar, thyme
Sign up for the January Spice Club begins on Dec. 2.

Sign up for January Spice Club (begins 12/2)

BOARD GAMES & PUZZLES
Sat., Dec. 3, 10:30-11:30
Bring a friend or meet a new one at the library! Kids of all ages are invited to play board games and do puzzles in our Children's Room. No pre-registration necessary.

LEGO CLUB
Thurs., Dec. 8 and 22 from 3-6pm
Build with Lego!  If you like creating with various sizes and types of  lego bricks, stop by the library anytime between 3-6pm. Age 12 and under. No signup necessary.

VIRTUAL SIT AND STITCH WITH TIMNA TARR

Thurs., Dec. 8 from 6-8
Log in and spend an evening with your crafty neighbors. Bring your portable handwork of choice - quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross-stitch etc. - and enjoy the company of fellow slow stitchers while you work on your project from the comfort of your own home.

Timna Tarr is a professional quilter and South Hadley resident whose work has been in numerous exhibits, books, and magazines.

Details to connect to this virtual meeting will be sent via email to registered participants. The event is limited to 8 people.

Sign Up for Virtual Sit and Stitch

SATURDAY MORNING MOVIE

Join us for a showing of Norm of the North on Sat., Dec. 17 at 10:10
Synopsis: An oddball polar bear named Norm is outraged when he learns that human beings are planning to build condos in his Arctic home. He and three lemming pals decide to go to New York City to confront the real-estate developer responsible.

Rating: PG; Run time: 86 minutes

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