In case you hadn’t noticed, A Book Grows in Topsfield is now officially underway. Our new website is up and running, linked to the Library’s homepage, but we want to continue to maintain this blog as a narrative version of this project and of course, our garden. On August 21st, we held our kickoff party at Alfalfa Farm Winery:
There was food from Lantern Hill Catering, music by Mason Daring and The Band That Time Forgot, and of course tastings of wine made from Alfalfa’s own vineyards.
Last Wednesday, Joyce Bergstrom of the Historical Society and our Children’s Department led by Children’s Librarian Jane Johnson co-sponsored Mr. McGregor’s Tea Party. Over 100 children and adults packed into the Gould Barn for an afternoon of tea, stories and crafts:
The fruits (and vegetables) of their labor:
Finally, last Friday, August 27th, we invited Ian Cheney, producer and star of the acclaimed documentary King Corn to join us for a screening of his film and a Q & A session after:
As always, stop by the library for a complete event schedule and more information.
