Fiske Free Library

Russian Nested Doll Painting Program Cancelled

2009-12-07T12:30:00.002-05:00

The Russian Nested Doll Program has been cancelled. We hope to reschedule in the Spring.

Tween Book Club

2009-10-28T12:32:00.002-04:00

The Fiske Free Library is now forming a new club for all book lovers in grades 4 to 6. This book club will meet the first Tuesday of each month from 3:45 until 4:30. The first meeting will be on November 3rd. This will be a very informal book club where members will talk about their favorite books and new books that they are reading. Light refreshments will be served.
Please call 542-7017 for more information.

2009-09-25T10:25:00.006-04:00

The Friends of the Fiske Free Library's annual Book and Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the library. The library will again be hosting Carolyn Guest, renowned paper cutting and silhouette artist. Ms. Guest will present a program about and demonstrate the Polish folk art of Wycinanki paper cutting. Ms. guest uses the traditional technique of making detailed paper cuttings using sheep shears.
Also, for children, Cheryl the Clown will be making balloon animals from 10:00 AM until noon. From 11:00 until noon, there will be a pumpkin painting workshop for kids and adults. Hot homemade soup will be available from Noon until 1:00 PM. For more information please call the library at 542-7017.

Scrapbook Workshop

2009-08-25T12:08:00.000-04:00

The library will be hosting a Scrapbook Workshop in the Gilmore Room on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 pm. Our experienced scrapbookers will assist you in setting up a scrapbook page. Bring in 4-6 photos on a similar theme that you would like on your ...page. Tools, papers, and other supplies will be available. If you have your own book or page protectors, bring those, too!

Adult Career Center

2009-08-04T12:12:00.004-04:00

The library now offers the Tutor.com Adult Career Center which includes one-to-one tutoring designed for adults who are conducting a job search and need help with writing a resume or polishing a cover letter. Tutors are available online to proofread resumes and cover letters in real-time. Other resources are available that provide resume guidelines, job search guidance , and networking tips including how to use online resources and social media.

Beyond job search, the Adult Career Center will help students preparing for the GED or going back to school with one-to-one assistance in math, science, social studies, or English.

Tutors are available Sunday through Friday from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. To get started, click the logo above or go to http://www.tutor.com/claremontfiske. To access the service from outside the library you will need your library card number and an access code. If you would like to learn more about this service or need the access code, please call the library at 542-7017.

The Adult Career Center is offered through a partnership with Family School Connections of Claremont and is funded by a grant from Claremont Savings Bank.