The Beverly Public Library will host a special exhibit of paintings by Anthony O. Constantino, Beverly writer, poet, sculptor, painter and retired hypnotherapist. Anthony continues to experiment with subject matter ranging from still life to mythologies and with styles ranging from realism to expressionism. He continues to use self-hypnosis as a creativity-inducing technique. The exhibit, located in the Sohier Room on the first floor of the library, will run from August 2 through August 31, 2010.
We are sad to announce that Nancy Bonne, our recently retired children’s librarian, has passed away. She died doing what she loved, having been involved in giving book talks and helping further to organize the school library at the Taktse International School in Sikkim, India the day of her death. She became involved with the Taktse School having “raised” two of the teachers through many story hours and homework assignments as they grew up here in Beverly. This was her second trip to the region; she enjoyed the first trip so much she even gave a slide show and talk on it here at the library and couldn’t wait to go back.
Linda Furey, Assistant Children’s Librarian, has written a beautiful piece about her experiences working with Nancy which can be found here and we encourage anyone who knew Nancy to share their memories of her with us as well either in the comments or in person at the library.
The main library will be opening at 10 AM on Thursday, July 29 instead of 9AM to accommodate a staff meeting.
Summer is here, the kids are out of school, and it’s a great time to check out some of the wonderful museums and other attractions in the Boston and North Shore area! Thanks to the Friends of the Beverly Public Library, the library can offer significant reductions for admission to many of these attractions through its museum pass program. With just a couple of exceptions, museum passes are available year-round.
And now you can check availability of and reserve these museum passes from home. Simply search our passes by museum or by date and use your library card number and PIN to make a reservation. You can even cancel your reservation online. Please be sure to note whether you need to pick up your pass at the main library or at the Farms branch. As always, you are still welcome to come by in person or call either library to make your reservation.
The Beverly Public Library offers discount passes to the following attractions:
On Monday, July 12, the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Beverly Public Library, 32 Essex Street, from 1 – 6 PM. Free Friendly’s ice cream will be available. According to the Red Cross, there is currently a critical need for type O negative blood. Type O negative is always in high demand because it can be transfused to patients with any blood type, especially in emergencies. You can learn more about donating blood, including how to prepare, on the Red Cross’s website at www.redcrossblood.org.
