Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 22, 2024 ~ Everett Public Libraries Calendar of Events ~ March 25–30, 2024 Parlin Adult and Teens Parlin Book Group: Parlin Meeting Room and Zoom, Monday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. (18+). In the novel “The Guest Cottage,” New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer takes readers back to the island of Nantucket; two single parents accidentally rent the same summer house – and must soon decide where their hearts truly lie. Call Kathleen at 617-394-2300 or send an email to slipp@noblenet.org for the Zoom link, or join us in person! Yarn Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Tuesday, March 26, at 7 p.m. Come chit-chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages 14-109! Murder/Mystery Book Group: Connolly Center Meeting Room, Thursday, March 28, at 12 p.m. In P.D. James’ “Death Comes to Pemberley” chaos descends. Lydia Wickham, Elizabeth’s disgraced sister, arrives in a hysterical state – shrieking that her husband has been murdered. Pemberley’s owners and servants may never be the same. See Kathleen for copies on her twice monthly visits, or call the Parlin (617394-2300) or Shute (617-3942308) libraries. Softer Side of Celtic: Parlin Meeting Room, Saturday, March 30, at 11:00 am. Musician and raconteur Jeff Snow combines the music, stories and a bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a concert event that will keep LEGISLATION | FROM PAGE 10 The bill also includes provisions that would: Ensure that early education and care programs serving children with subsidies are reimbursed based on enrollment, rather than attendance, to provide financial stability to programs. Require the cost-sharing fee scale for families participating in the childcare subsidy program to be updated every five years to ensure affordability for families. Establish a pilot program to expand access to shared-service hubs, which would support smaller early education and care programs. you on the edge of your seat. Parlin Children’s Lego Club: Parlin Children’s Room, Monday, March 25, from 3-5 p.m. Come to the Children’s Room after school on Mondays for some free Lego building fun. Open to all ages; children under six years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Storytime with Vera: Parlin Children’s Room, Tuesday, March 26, at 12 p.m.; in English or Portuguese by request. Visit the Parlin Library Children’s Room to attend! Suggested ages: two to six. Storytime and Sing-along with Karen: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. Join us for a funfilled morning of singing and storytelling with Karen! Suggested ages: newborn to six. Drama Class: Parlin Children’s Room, Wednesday, March 27, at 3 p.m. Do you have a drama queen or king at home? Drama Class in the Parlin Children’s Department is the perfect opportunity for your child to put those acting skills to use with our drama coach! Suggested ages: six to 14. Story Time Adventures with Mrs. McAuliffe: Parlin Children’s Room, Thursday, March 28, and Friday, March 29, at 11 a.m. Join Mrs. McAuliffe for our enchanting Story Time! You will be whisked away on magical adventures through the pages of your favorite books. Bring a friend or make a new one in our circle of friends. Fluency Fun Friday: Parlin Children’s Room, Friday, March Increase the maximum number of children that can be served by fully-staffed large family childcare programs, aligning with states such as New York, California, Illinois, and Maryland. Bar zoning ordinances from prohibiting family childcare programs in certain areas, preventing an unnecessary hurdle to the expansion of childcare slots. The legislation was praised by early education and care reform advocates from around the state. “On this incredible day, I am reflecting on decades of advocacy, multi-year campaigns spanning several legislative sessions, policy development 29, at 3 p.m. Drop by the Children’s Room for a selection of fun fluency table games with Mrs. McAuliffe. Suggested ages: five to 11. Origami Club: Parlin Fireplace Room, Saturday, March 30, at 12 p.m. Come and practice the ancient art of paper folding. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Shute Adult and Teens Crafty Coasters: Shute Meeting Room, Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m. Bring your creativity to this event! This event is not only fun but sustainable. Your creativity will meet eco-friendliness with recycled magazines and wooden coasters. This event is for ages 14 and up. Registrations are required. This event is generously funded by the Friends of the Everett Public Libraries. Resume Writing: Shute Adult Department. Do you need help sprucing up an old resume or creating a new one? Sign up for a 30-minute session at both the Parlin and Shute Libraries. By appointment only; please call 617394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register for an appointment. Computer Basics 101: Shute Adult Department. Not familiar with the computer? Learn the basics: how to start up and shut down a computer, perform mouse and keyboard functions, use applications, learn Microsoft Word, navigate the Internet, set up an email account, and more! By appointment only; please call 617-394-2302 for the Parlin Library and 617-394-2308 for the Shute Library to register. and progress based on brain development and economic research, a global pandemic, the incredible response from thousands of early educators across Massachusetts, and how we have worked together to stabilize, heal and transform as a community,” said Amy O’Leary, Executive Director of Strategies for Children. “Hearing the real life, day-to-day challenges has helped inform our advocacy and must continue to drive policy decisions and match up resources with needs. We are grateful to Senate President Karen Spilka, Education Committee Co-Chair Senator Jason Lewis, Senator Susan Moran, Senator Sal DiDo‘The Softer Side of Celtic’: a performance at the Everett Public Libraries Jeff Snow. (Photo credit: Lauren Hourihan Photography, Wilbraham MA) O n Saturday, March 30, musician and raconteur Jeff Snow will combine music, stories and a bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a free concert event for Everett Public Libraries patrons. Jeff Snow is a talented multi-instrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England. Growing up in a home where old Scottish folk songs were the everyday sounds, Jeff developed an early love for Celtic music. Much of the history of these lands was preserved in song. You will see singing, laughing, lots of smiles and perhaps a few tears as we travel through time. There is no better example of this than the story of John Hunt. In 1855, at the age of 13, John Hunt left his family’s home in Kilkelly, Ireland, and came to the United States. He never returned to Ireland and never saw his menico, Senator Robyn Kennedy and all the members of the Massachusetts Senate for your action today on the EARLY ED Act. We know that fulfilling our vision will require a sustained effort and careful, thoughtful consideration. We look forward to working with the Legislature and the Healey-Driscoll Administration to pass comprehensive legislation this session and set a clear path for children and families in the Commonwealth.” “The EARLY ED Act establishes a comprehensive framework needed to build affordable care options for families; significantly better pay and benefits for earfamily again. The ballad of “Kilkelly, Ireland” tells the story of the Hunt family. Jeff’s music has been described as “quiet and relaxing.” Much of it is, but every once in a while, he breaks out and the foot stomping begins. Each concert is a wee bit different and adapted to the response and interest of the audience. More about Jeff: In concert Jeff plays the guitar, autoharp and bouzouki. He can also find his way around a drum set and most of the percussion family. Jeff is a private guitar teacher and wrote a teaching method called Guitar Basics & Beyond. He was featured in the December 2006 issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine and is a contributing writer for Acoustic Guitar and Autoharp Quarterly Magazine. When not singing, playing or teaching, Jeff can often be found taking photographs, on a golf course or a beach. ly educators; a stable source of funding for providers; and high-quality programs and services for children. MAAEYC is thrilled to be able to celebrate the Massachusetts Senate’s clear commitment to early childhood education today, and every day. We look forward to continuing to advocate on behalf of all young children across the Commonwealth alongside our colleagues and friends,” said Patty Sinclair, President of the Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children. Having been passed by the Senate, the legislation now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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