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Children’s Book Week

Posted on May 3, 2022

May 2-8 is Children’s Book Week! Celebrate Children’s Book Week with us by collecting a new bookmark each day…

A beige crayon is holding a letter next to a red mailbox, while a green crayon stands nearby. The text above reads "These Crayons Won't Quit!"

In partnership with Walt Disney Elementary School, we are now a Crayon Collection location for your recycled crayons! Bring your crayons to the jar at the entrance of the Children’s Department and we’ll send them on to their next adventure!

A smiling woman holds a stuffed bunny dressed in a blue outfit, with bookshelves in the background. Text announces her departure and invites people to her final storytime on April 5th.

Congratulations, Miss Hannah!

Posted on March 31, 2022

After almost 12 years at the Gates Public Library, Miss Hannah will be leaving us to start a new job! Her last day with us will be on Tuesday April 5th. She will be holding one last storytime that morning at 10:15 am.

UPDATED: Donations in Support of Ukraine

Posted on March 8, 2022

The Gates Public Library, together with the community, will be collecting goods for the people of Ukraine. Donations will be accepted through Friday, April 15th. Goods will be distributed by Alpha European Grocery & Deli.

The image features handwritten notes on a pink background, highlighting positive aspects of a library, including "Great books, staff, and programs" and a personal recommendation about discovering new books. It also poses a question about why people love the Gates Public Library.

Why do YOU love the Gates Public Library?

Posted on March 5, 2022

We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by your responses! Here’s what you shared:

An illustration promoting storytimes at the Gates Public Library, featuring a woman reading to a group of children sitting on an open book surrounded by colorful birds and plants. Text emphasizes that no registration is required.

Storytimes at GPL

Posted on November 15, 2021

Make sure to join us for storytime at the library! We have different programs on different days, so there are many options to choose from! Mondays Baby Storytime – 9:30 am-10:00 am. For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, followed by playtime.

Trunk or Treat!

Posted on October 29, 2021

🎃👻 Looking for something fun to do over the weekend? Join us for a Trunk or Treat event at the Alvah Halloran & Son Funeral Home on Saturday, October 30 from 1 to 3PM! Join us for another Trunk or Treat adventure on Sunday, October 21 from 10AM to 12PM at TSE! Come in costume […]

A young child in a witch costume, smiling and holding a pumpkin, with a Halloween-themed background, promoting a "Trick or Treat" event at the library on October 29.

Trick or Treat Around the Library

Posted on October 16, 2021

Join us for our annual Halloween celebration on Friday, October 29 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am! We will have a few stories and games, followed by trick or treating around the library! For children of all ages with their caregivers. Costumes are welcome! No registration necessary. Walk-ins welcome!

A pastel-themed August 2021 calendar shows library storytime events. Colored blocks mark different storytimes, and August 2, 9, 14, and 16 are circled. The calendar overlays a pink and purple sunset sky.

August Storytimes

Posted on August 11, 2021

Here’s a calendar to keep handy with our August storytime schedule! Baby Storytime – For ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, followed by playtime. Storytime with Mary Jo and Storytime with Hannah – For ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more, followed by snacks and playtime. Time for Tots – For ages 1-5 […]

A turquoise graphic with a white open book icon and the text: “The StoryWalk® Project. Visit Wegman Road Park to read Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses!” White cloud shapes border the bottom.

StoryWalk at Wegman Road Park

Posted on July 9, 2021

The StoryWalk Project® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. Our StoryWalk was created through a collaborative project between the Gates Public Library and the Gates Recreation Department. Visit our updated StoryWalk at Wegman Road Park […]

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