Saturday, March 11, 2017

#REAL Thanks Librarians

#theREALProgram #RosemaryWellsAuthorVisitTour was so successful today! Each #library was well attended and each place had its own unique characteristics but all so beautiful. The #maxandRuby author/illustrator shared the stories behind the stories- interesting tales of each of the characters and how she uses different every-day items to create depth in her images; cheerios, chex mix, rice, lentils, straw brooms are some ideas. 

Huge shout out to the #dedicatedlibrarians at #LynnpublicLibrary, #LuciusBeebeMemorialLibrary in Wakefield and #IpswichPublicLibrary. 


Saturday, March 4, 2017

Rosemary Wells Literacy and Library Tour on March 11th, 2017



Well-known children's books author and illustrator Rosemary Wells is coming to our region on Saturday, March 11th. The author, most noted for her PBS characters Max and Ruby, has toured the entire United States with author visits and talks about her life as someone who has created over 130 children's books in her career. Some of us remember one of her first characters, Noisy Nora!



Here is the schedule!

10:00-11:30
 Lynn Public Library
5 North Common St.
Lynn, MA 01902


12:30-2:00
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
345 Main St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

3:00-4:30
Ipswich Public Library
25 North Main St.
Ipswich, MA 01938

Purchase a book; get an autograph or be in a photo with the famous celebrity; learn the stories behind the stories.

The event is free and brought to you by The REAL Program and Friends of Lynn, Ipswich and Wakefield Public Libraries. 
Donations are gratefully accepted to our mission to improve literacy.

NOTE:  This day is in place of the Legacy Institute for Early Childhood Educators