Library Director Stephanie Young Speaks About the Offerings of Levi Heywood Memorial Library
We spoke with Levi Heywood Memorial Library Director Stephanie Young about one of Gardner’s favorite spots: the library. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The Library Director spoke about local artists who display art at the library and the art prints which people can check out for 3 weeks at a time. Sometimes realtors borrow art to stage houses.
Stephanie Young spoke in detail about the various programs offered at the library for both children and adults. The schedule is posted on the Library website. Coming up for February vacation is a program called Eyes on Owls funded by the Gardner Cultural Council – they will be bringing live owls into the library. There will be a number of activities that week.
For adults, the library has launched a new program called the ProCraftonators, an adult crafting group meeting once a month. Last month they made snowflakes. On Valentine’s Day, they’ll be making a paper flower bouquet. In March, something with birds. And in April, May Day baskets. There’s room for 30 in the group and it’s close to half full. The director also spoke about the Book Club. They are talking about doing an herb club where they give out plants to people.
The Library Director informed us that patrons have access to over 200,000 titles of e-books and audio books. Last year, 16,000 copies were checked out. And as far as hard copy books, last year, the library lent out over 111,000 items. Library cards are FREE. Just stop in to the library to get one for you or your child.