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January is 
Kindness Month

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We are encouraging you and your family to use January as a time to reflect and perform random acts of kindness. Winter is hard on everyone and we could all use a little cheer. These are just 28 suggestions for you to start from. Take your kindness journey wherever you want. 
Printable version
​or pick up your copy at the library.
1. Write a poem or card for a far away relative
2. Leave a thank you note for your trash collector
3. Leave positive notes in library books
4. Tell 3 friends what you love about them
5. Transform something from your recycle bin into a work of art
6. Bring your shopping cart back to the store
7. Make a Kindness Rock and place in public
8. Bake or buy treats for a neighbor
9. Over dinner ask and answer: Who did you help today? Who helped you?
10. Make thank you card for someone.
11. Apologize to someone.   Forgive yourself.
12. Take a walk and pick up litter on the way
13. Go out for cocoa and pay for the person behind you in line
14. Offer 3 honest compliments
15. Make a homemade bird feeder
16. Donate a food item at the Little Free Pantry
17. Leave a thank you for your mail carrier
18. Write what you are thankful for on hearts and decorate with them
19. Donate used books to the Library Book Sale
20. Ask someone about their day and listen well
21. Offer to pick up groceries for a neighbor
22. Donate old clothes to charity
23. Swap books with a friend
24. Take a mindful nature walk. Keep a journal of what you see
25. Shovel out a fire hydrant
26. Say thank you to the cashiers
27. Donate old glasses to Lions Club at library drop box
28. Do a chore without being asked

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  • Home
  • Your Account
    • SAILS Catalog
    • Get the SAILS APP
    • Get a Library Card
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  • Library of Things
  • Digital Resources
    • eBooks
    • eAudio
    • eMagazines
    • Universal Class
    • Online for Kids
    • Research It
    • CreativeBug
    • CareerPrep
    • TestPrep
    • MA Driving test practice
  • Library Calendar
    • FiftyPlusJobSeeker
    • PinterestCantFail
    • Community Calendar
    • SewFly
  • Museum Passes
    • Book Now
    • Passes at other libraries
  • Children's Room
    • OnlineKids
    • Join the For Kids Mailing List
    • 1000Books
    • earlyliteracy
    • kindergartenready
    • Homeschool
  • Reading Suggestions
    • Novelist
    • InDemand
    • YourNextGreatRead
  • Social Services
    • MentalHealth
    • SelfCare
  • Friends of the Library
  • About
    • borrowing >
      • Search Catalog
      • Commonwealth Catalog
    • Local History
    • Volunteers and Donations
    • Policies
    • autorenew
    • FAQ
  • Services
    • Passport
    • Hotspot
    • Disc Cleaning
    • Shredding Service
    • Package Pick Up
    • Computers/Fax/Printing
    • HomeboundDelivery
  • HVAC
  • College
  • Teacher
  • Card
  • employment