May 2026 Newsletter

Dear Library Friends,

Spring has officially arrived, and May is bursting with energy here at the library! From sweet treats and community safety to honoring our heroes, we have a packed calendar designed for every member of our community.

We are kicking things off with a very special birthday. May is the birthday month of our beloved library dog, Clarence Odbody! Stop by the desk to give him a "Happy Birthday" pat—every time a page turns, a library dog gets his treats! And visit the children's room to check out a Harry Potter book for International Harry Potter Day or begin prepping for our massive Summer Reading Program "Unearth a Story".

Other highlights...

• May 2 – Bike Safety Day at Storyland: May is National Bike Month! Find the library team at Storyland to learn about bike safety with MWV Bike Club, pick up some free books and learn more about our Bike for Books event coming back this September.

• May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: This is the big one! Stop by the library for fresh cookies baked right here in our library kitchen.

• Memorial Day: We invite you to join us in a moment of reflection this month as we honor the fallen service members who gave everything in service to our country. The library will be closed for the day Monday, May 25th.

We have a diverse lineup of programs this month to keep your mind and hands busy:

• Live Music: Listen (and maybe dance?) to the vintage sounds of Miss Maybelle.

• Health & Safety: Join the Carroll County Coalition for Public Health for a vital Harm Reduction and Narcan training session.

• Skills & Socials: Get cozy with our soup making and hand-sewing workshops, or help us finish the community jigsaw puzzle in the reading room.

Finally, you may have recently noticed our Spring Fundraising Appeal hitting your mailbox. We want to emphasize that YOUR support is truly what makes all of this possible. From the books on the shelves to the cookies in the oven, your generosity sustains this library as a vibrant hub for all.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

As always, we hope to see you at the library soon and often.

Angela Callahan

Executive Director

Read our May newsletter to discover all that is happening this month.

As always, we hope to see you at the library soon and often.

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