Books in Bloom creations presented April 19: The Friends of the Boxford Town Libraries is offering a program called "Books in Bloom" to celebrate literature, spring, and the joy of reading.
The Friends of the Boxford Town Libraries have invited people to "make you favorite book come alive" by creating a floral/craft arrangement that represents a book of one's choice.
"Take your inspiration from the title, cover, theme, characters or feeling about the book. Books in Bloom is not a competition, but and opportunity to celebrate literature, spring, and the joy of reading," say organizers in a release. "Children and adults alike are encouraged to submit an arrangement."
People are asked to bring arrangements to the Boxford Village Library to be displayed for National Library Week and to include a display card with your name and the title of the book, character or story that inspired you. Submissions should be brought to the library on Friday, April l8. An artists' reception will be held Saturday, April l9 at noon to enjoy the creations. Call 978-887-7323 to let organizers know if you intend to bring in an arrangement.
Buy me some peanuts and cracker jacks: Registration is now open for the Tri-town Babe Ruth Baseball League. Open to boys age 13 to 18, the season runs from June 8 and ends on Aug. 1. Playoffs begin Aug. 3 and will last about two weeks. An all-star game will be played on July 26 for those players selected. All teams will be composed of players from Boxford, Topsfield and Middleton.
Divisions of play:
r A Division, ages 14 and 15
r B Division, ages 13 through 15
r Senior BR Division, ages 16 through 18
The number of teams is dependent upon number of registrants. Everyone makes a team and the coaches will determine team placement. Eligibility age is based on a player's age as of August 1. A player must be between the ages of 13 and 18 by midnight on July 31. To register, e-mail baseball@baasports.com or visit the Boxford Athletic Association website at www.baasports.com.
Donate old sneakers on April 19: Volunteers from Sargent Elementary will be collecting used sneakers of any brand at the North Andover DPW, 384 Osgood St., on Saturday, April 19, 9 a.m. to noon.
The school has been collecting old sneakers for the Nike Reuse a Shoe Program since October, and have saved close to 700 sneakers from going to the landfill and incinerator. They hope to double that number by the end of the school year.
Nike only accepts sneakers (no sandals, boots, cleats, etc.), which are processed and recycled into material used in sports surfaces like basketball courts, tennis courts, athletic fields, running tracks and playgrounds for young people around the world.
For more information on the Nike program, visit www.letmeplay.com/reuseashoe; the DPW can be reached at 978-685-0950.
"A Knight's Tale" at the Boxford Library: On Wednesday, April 23, the Higgins Armory Museum will present "A Knight's Tale" at Boxford Village Library at 11 a.m. This introduction to weapons and armor from a bygone era is recommended for kids in fourth grade and older.
Space is limited; call 887-7323 to register for this school vacation week event. Sponsored by Ye Olde Friends of the Library.
Learn to knit over April vacation: The North Andover Historical Society will run "Adventures in Time Knit Away Part II," a vacation workshop for children to learn to knit.
Held Wednesday, April 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 8 and up can explore simple machine knitting techniques. The workshop will be a fun and unique way to create knitted fabric without worrying about handling knitting needles; the afternoon will also have a little role playing about the factory system. Children who attended the February workshop should bring their work and learn the purl stitch.
Open to children over 8 years old from any town. Cost is $5 for historical society members, $7 for nonmembers. Space is limited; reservations are required.
The workshop will be at the North Andover Historical Society, 153 Academy Road. Visit www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org for more information, or call 978-686-4035.
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Boxford celebrates National Library Week: To celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers in schools, campuses and communities nationwide, the Boxford Town Library is celebrating National Library Week this week, with these events still pending:
Poem in your pocket, a family poetry craft program, Thursday, April 17, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Bring a copy of a favorite poem, or find one in the library, to fit in the afternoon's craft project — a paper pocket to carry a special poem.
Books in bloom artist reception, Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call the Library at 978-887-7323 for program registration.
For more information, visit the Boxford Town Library at 10 Elm St., call 978-887-7323 or see the library's Web site at www.boxfordtownlib.org
