Five Things You Need to Know Today: April 17

1. ART & ENTERTAINMENT: Theater workshop

Bring your kids in grades 6 to 8 to SAMM Entertainment - The Performing Arts Connection for an April Vacation Theater Workshop, which will take place on April 17 to 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for fun-filled vacation days preparing for a musical production of The Shoemaker & the Elves. There will be great parts for both boys and girls.

The cost of this program is $225 by Feb. 1 and $300 if registering after Feb. 1. To register, call 978-443-2400 or register online.

2. SPORTS & RECREATION: Equestrian camp

Bring your campers to to enjoy a fun-filled day of riding and horse activities. No prior riding experience is needed but we do have an advanced camp option for riders with experience!

Enjoy the April camp and return for the summer sessions when we partner with Bosse Sports to bring our campers tennis, golf education, swimming and rock wall climbing!

Camp is open to boys and girls ages 6 - 15. Cost of camp is $575.

3. FAMILY: LEGO Club

Bring your kids ages 6 and up to Goodnow Library for LEGO Club at 2 p.m. No registration is needed.

4. ART & ENTERTAINMENT: 'Bookies' discussion group

"Bookies" Book Discussion Group will meet at 7 p.m.  They'll discuss Cakes and Ale, originally published in 1930 by British author W. Somerset Maugham. This novel is noted for its candor, warmth and humor and introduces Rosie, one of the author's most lovable and appealing characters.

Feel free to ask for a copy of the book at the circulation desk.

5. FAMILY: Little ones' story time

Bring your babies up to 24 months to Goodnow Library at 10 a.m. for story time, an interactive program for parents and caregivers to share stories and songs with little ones. 

Sign-up is required. To register, stop by the children's room or call 978-443-1035.