40 Schofield Avenue, Dudley

08-949-8021

Join us for one of our programs at the Pearle!  

To register go to www.crawfordlibrary.org or call 508-949-8021

Gentle Yoga

Mondays in May 

10:00-11:00 in the Fels Community Room

Join Jia Borgia, certified yoga instructor, for traditional “on the mat” yoga class with 15 minute relaxation at the end. Bring your own mat. Wear layers, do not eat heavily 1.5-2 hours before class.

Yoga

Thursday, May 2

6:00-7:00 in the Fels Community Room

Join Jia Borgia, certified yoga instructor, for traditional “on the mat” yoga class with 15 minute relaxation at the end. Bring your own mat. Wear layers, do not eat heavily 1.5-2 hours before class.

Nancy Drew Presentation

Thursday, May 9

6:30-7:45

Come learn about the history of the beloved sleuth Nancy Drew! At this presentation, you will learn about the many different editions that have been printed since the Nancy Drew series was first published in the 1930s, as well as surprising facts about the series.

The presenter, Alicia Mello, is a passionate collector and expert on Nancy Drew.

Bring your Nancy Drew books and your memories to share with the group. Mello will be able to tell you about your book and also its potential value. She has been collecting Nancy Drew books and other items for 20 years and loves to talk about the history of Nancy Drew! She will bring some interesting pieces from her collection. All welcome, and all ages are welcome. 

Funded by the Hugh W. & Harriet K. Crawford Endowment Fund for the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library

The Basics of Bee Keeping

Saturday, May 11

10:00—11:30

Join local beekeeper and Worcester County Beekeeping Association member John Hedly for a presentation about the basics of beekeeping. 

Presentation will include topics such as starting a beehive, the honey bee colony, chores inside and outside of the hive, collecting honey, the importance of pollination, and more!

John graduated from the Worcester County Beekeepers Association (WCBA) bee school in 2009 and has been a Beekeeper for 15 years. Nominated for Beekeeper of the Year two times by the WCBA, John continues to mentor new beekeepers and share his expertise with many organizations throughout Massachusetts. He is currently a two-term member of the WCBA Board of Directors. 

Sponsored by The Friends of the Pearle L Crawford Memorial Library.

Mahjong Lesson 1

Wednesday, May 15 

10:00—11:30 

Fels Community Room

Come learn the basics of Mahjong , classes will focus on the history of the game, learning the tiles, understanding the card, making hands, and learning the American rules, strategies, and sequence of play.

Please register for this program.

Funded by the Hugh W. & Harriet K. Crawford Endowment Fund for the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library

Fran Flynn Magician 

Extraordinaire

Saturday, May 18

11:00-12:00 

Fels Community Room

The “Family Fun Magic Show” will entertain both children and adults. This show will feature audience participation, highly visual comedy magic, plenty of laughs! Family fun for all ages!!

Crawford Library Book Group 

Monday, May 20

6:00-7:30

Book: The Priory of the Orange Tree

Author: Samantha Shannon

Books are available at the circulation desk for checkout 

one month prior to discussion. No registration required. 

*Meeting fourth Monday of each month. 

Mahjong Lesson 2

Wednesday, May 22 

10:00—11:30 

Fels Community Room

Come learn the basics of Mahjong , classes will focus on the history of the game, learning the tiles, understanding the card, making hands, and learning the American rules, strategies, and sequence of play.

Please register for this program.

Funded by the Hugh W. & Harriet K. Crawford Endowment Fund for the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library

Pearle’s Picking Parlor Jam

A “mostly” Bluegrass Focused Jam Session

1st Saturday of every month 

10:00-12:00 in the Fels Room

This is an unplugged acoustic jam. All talent levels welcome...beginners on up!

Don’t want to play? No problem, listeners are welcome too!

Quilting Group

Wednesdays @ 1:30PM 

All quilters and would-be quilters are invited to join our new group.  Bring your projects!

Knit & Crochet Group

Thursday 5:30PM – 7:30PM and Friday 10:00AM-12:00PM

All stitchers are welcome for this informal group

Dungeons & Dragons Game

Thursdays, 6:00-7:30

Are you looking to play a game that contains action, adventure, and drama? 

Come play the world’s number one role playing game.

This program geared towards kids that are looking to learn more about playing and some short adventures!

Toddler Storytime 

Tuesdays at 10:30

Join Miss Courtney on Tuesday mornings for age-appropriate stories on a fun theme, followed by a simple craft. 

For ages 15 months-3 years. 

Pre-K Storytime 

Wednesdays at 10:30

Join Miss Courtney on Wednesday mornings for age-appropriate stories on a fun theme, followed by a simple craft. For ages 3-6.

Guest Reader Story Time

Mondays at 6:00pm through May

Each week there will be a guest reader along with activities.

We are excited to welcome our guest readers!