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New Museum Pass:
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Located in Boylston, MA, and open year-round.This pass admits 2 people at half price. Reserve pass here.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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New Museum Pass:
Edward M. Kennedy Institute
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, located next to the JFK Museum in Boston.Valid for two with a co-pay of $7.00 each. Reserve a pass here.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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Check out the library's new look.
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It's not too late to register for our Summer Reading Program! Read and WIN!
For all ages
For Adults click here.
For Kids through 6th grade click here.
For Teens in 7th-12th grade click here.
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“No Fail” Pinterest Craft for Adults
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Mason Jar Centerpieces
Wednesday, July 19th, 2:00 pm
Easy enough for novice crafters. All materials supplied. Registration required.
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THURSDAY, JULY 20 4—5 PM Community Room
Grades 7-12, registration required
Create a tabletop terrarium with your friends! Small succulents will be provided, as well as all the supplies and decorations you will need for your tiny garden. We'll have enough for everyone to make at least one terrarium. $5.00 Materials fee offsets cost of supplies. register
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Show off your photography skills! Students in grades 6-12 are invited to submit up to two photos on the theme of “My World.” Show us what it’s like to live in your world. Use your imagination, take a lot of great pictures, and and enter our contest. more info
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Tuesday, August 1st
6:30 pm
Adults only
Cooking authentic Indian food has never been so easy. In a 1.5 hour class you will get the confidence to recreate your favorite Indian food, while learning about the health benefits of various spices. Sandhya Jain, instructor from the Tri-County Regional High School, will demonstrate how to prepare saag paneer, aloo gobhi and quick rice pilaf.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Registration is required.
Class size limited to 25.
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MONDAY, JULY 31
4:30—5:30 PM Story hour/Craft room
Grades 7-12, no registration.
Get ready to relax! Join us for an hour of mindfulness, coloring, and calm. Stressed from summer reading, starting school, or getting ready for college? Decompress with us. more info
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Jungle Jim: Minecraft Madness
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TUESDAY, JULY 18 2:00—2:45 PM
Ages 3-10
No registration required
Combining balloon artistry, magic, comedy and improv, this performance is a Minecraft fan’s dream! Over a dozen volunteers join Jungle Jim on stage for activities such as the Building Block Madness Tournament, a riveting Zombie Chase, the Balloon Firework Rocket extravaganza, and the incredible giant slime-ball creation!
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norfolk Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month
(July 25, and August 8)
2:30-3:30
Grades 4-6
Storyhour/craft room, register for each session
Every other Tuesday, join us to try new projects. Everything from art to science, we’ll experiment, explore, and create.
Jul. 25: Book Birdhouse Register here
Aug. 8: Ice Cream in a Bag Register here
(Registration required)
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Anxious Teens, Worried Parents: Coping Strategies for Families
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 15
6:30—8:15 PM
This presentation will help middle and high school students and their parents distinguish between typical teen worries and excessive, difficult-to-control worries. Participants will learn how to challenge or let go of unhelpful thoughts and to develop strategies to cope with stressful situations, such as taking exams, juggling extracurricular activities, managing friendships, and applying to college. Parents will learn how they can reinforce good coping without adding pressure to their teens.
more info
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Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion Group
Meets: 1st Tuesday of the month @ 1:30 pm
Facilitator: Tamara Dalton
Spend an enjoyable afternoon with people who share similar interests. This general book discussion group explores a variety of contemporary and retrospective fiction and selected non-fiction titles.
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Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group
Meets: 2nd Thursday of the month @ 7pm
This lively discussion group focuses on narrative non-fiction selections that are of both historical and contemporary interest.
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Great Decisions
Meets 3rd Thurs. of the month @ 7pm
Facilitator: Raphael Maliakal
Developed by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions Discussion Program is designed to bring millions of Americans together in study groups to discuss, debate and learn about compelling issues of the day. Prepare for the discussion by viewing a short video, read a few brief articles, then discuss and debate timely national & international issues.
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