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by kat szmit Are you ready for some good, green fun? Do you like tasty food, fun games, and the chance to win prizes? Would you like to plant a seed? Then by all means, join us for the fourth annual Parsons Memorial Library Community Picnic! On May 16, from 12-3 p.m., we’re kicking off our Summer Reading Program and celebrating all the ways the library brings people joy. From food to fun, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy. We suggest starting with registering for our Summer Reading...

Two years ago, local artist and former art teacher Linda Migneault partnered with Parsons Memorial Library to offer a series of introductory art classes at the library. Migneault, who painted the beautiful murals in our Children’s Room, wanted to introduce library patrons to the joys of painting. Two years later, PML is thrilled to invite you to “A Teacher and Students Exhibit” now on display in our Community Room. The exhibit features works from Migneault, and students Jean O’Hare, Arlene...

You’ve heard of YOLO. That’s old news. Parsons Memorial Library has something that’s even more exciting. Meet our newest addition: The Yoto Mini! And what’s even more exciting is that we’ve got two, one you can check out and one to use inside the library. You might be asking, “What the heck is a Yoto Mini?” Well, a Yoto Mini is a Yoto Player. The Yoto is an interactive audio device for children aged 3–12+ that doesn’t have a screen. It’s designed to play stories, music, and podcasts using...