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Tuesday May 21, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Job Search Tactics and Resume Top Tips  
    Contact: Angela Rowe   781-681-7003   
    Join us for this free 2-part workshop:
Job Search Tactics: Accelerate your job search with these innovative and proactive job searching techniques. Workshop will explore various websites and avenues for marketing yourself.

Resume Top Tips: Has your resume fallen into the black hole? Use these tips to produce resumes that gets results. (A resume is not required for this workshop however it would be beneficial to bring one and make edits as we go through what should be included in your resume.)

This program is offered by Thayer Public Library and One Life at a Time, a non-profit organization that offers free resources, services, training and placement assistance to those that are un- and under-employed. We aid individuals from all walks of life with the job ready skills needed to be successful in the work place. All of our services 100% Free! We are located right here in Braintree at 400 Washington Street, Suite 106.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Teen Advisory Group  
    The library's Teen Advisory Group is always welcoming new members! Teens in grades 7-12 can help the library plan fun programs, talk about new books, make suggestions for library displays, and much more. No registration required.
    Location: YA Room
   7:00 PM  -  8:45 PM Girl Scouts of Southern New England  
    Contact: Arianne Rucky   508-801-3190   
    Monthly meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Wednesday May 22, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  10:15 AM Computer Series Session I  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Whether you are new to computers or just want to use them more effectively, this series of three sessions will get you on your way. Participants will learn how to navigate their way around an Internet Web page, use various ways to select options that are common to Web pages, cut and paste, enter search terms, and fill in on-line forms. Learn the basics of saving files and printing and find out what various types of software can do for you. There will be an introduction to the Internet and using Search Engines. Participants must have a basic familiarity with using a keyboard and mouse.

Registering for Session I signs you up for all 3 sessions: Wednesday:4/3, Thursday: 4/4, and Friday: 4/5.
Space is limited. Participants may register by using the Registration button here, or at the Reference desk on the lower level, or by calling the library at 781-848-0405 ext. 4417.
    Location: Computer Area - Lower Level
   10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Story-time for ages 3-5  
    Contact: Children's Room   781 848-0405 x4425   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
        Spring Storytimes! Story-times for ages 3-5 have longer books, and a more detailed craft, with Norma. Come meet other local families, while improving the child's early learning skills. . The Spring Story-time Series will continue on Wednesdays at 10:00 and 1:00  through May 29. No registration needed.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Story-time for ages 3-5  
    Contact: Children's Room   781 848-0405 x4425   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Spring Afternoon Storytimes!   Story-times for ages 3-5 have longer books, and a more detailed craft, with Norma. Come have fun and improve early learning skills. They will continue Wednesdays at 1:00 through May 29.No Registration
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   7:15 PM  -  8:45 PM The Reader's Group Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 x 4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's book choice is : Steppenwolf  by Herman Hesse.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday May 23, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  10:15 AM Computer Series - Session II  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405   brref@ocln.org
    Continuation of yesterday's session.
    Location: Lower Level
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Read and Rise!  
    Contact: Elisabeth Strachan, Children's Librarian   781 848-0405 x4426   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Read and Rise! is a 6 week literacy engagement program. It is designed to support children’s literacy development while celebrating the positive impact of family culture and tradition. Each week parents will bring home books to KEEP and share with their child. Learn ways to initiate conversations surrounding the sharing of stories. For parents ONLY. Books are appropriate for children birth through age 5. Presented by Maura Perez, M. Ed.

To register for the series, email jrodeck@qcap.org. or call Joan Rodeck  617- 657-5369,

at Quincy Community Action Programs, the non-profit co-sponsor of this program. Read and Rise! is a 6 week program that will be held 6 Thursdays in a row. Sponsored by Quincy Braintree Family Network (QBFN) and Thayer Public Library
    Location: Conference Room A
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Braintree Art Association  
    Contact: Nancy Venezia   781-848-7420   
    Monthly member meeting of the Braintree Art Assoc. followed by an art demonstration.

The public is welcome to attend.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Friday May 24, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  10:15 AM Computer Series - Session IIl  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405   brref@ocln.org
    Continuation of the 5/22, 5/23 series. 
    Location: Lower Level
Monday May 27, 2013
     Closed for the Holiday!  
    Happy Memorial Day!
Tuesday May 28, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  11:00 AM Braintree School Bus Drivers  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   1:30 PM  -  3:30 PM Hold room--library  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday May 29, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  11:00 AM Story-time for ages 3-5  
    Contact: Children's Room   781 848-0405 x4425   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
        Last of the Spring Storytimes. There will be occasional storytimes during the summer, but not on a weekly basis. They will be held for a wider range of ages together in the session. Story-times for ages 3-5 have longer books, and a more detailed craft, with Norma. Come meet other local families, while improving the child's early learning skills. No registration needed.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   1:00 PM  -  2:00 PM Story-time for ages 3-5  
    Contact: Children's Room   781 848-0405 x4425   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    The last of the Spring Afternoon Storytimes.   There will be occasional storytimes during the summer, but not on a weekly basis. They will be held for a wider range of ages together in the session. Story-times for ages 3-5 have longer books, and a more detailed craft, with Norma. Come have fun and improve early learning skills.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   6:15 PM  -  8:45 PM Home Health and Childcare Services  
    Contact: Carol Godfrey   508-436-6061   cgodfrey@hhcc.org
    Region 6 Pathways.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Managing Your Gmail Account  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405, x4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This class focuses on keeping your mail organized, sending attachments, and working with an address book. Participants must have an active Gmail account and basic keyboard and Internet skills.
Space is limited. You may register through the Registration button here on the calendar or at the Reference desk on the lower level or by calling the library at 781-848-0405 x4417.
    Location: Computer Area - Lower Level
Thursday May 30, 2013
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Read and Rise!  
    Contact: Elisabeth Strachan, Children's Librarian   781 848-0405 x4426   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Read and Rise! is a 6 week literacy engagement program. It is designed to support children’s literacy development while celebrating the positive impact of family culture and tradition. Each week parents will bring home books to KEEP and share with their child. Learn ways to initiate conversations surrounding the sharing of stories. For parents ONLY. Books are appropriate for children birth through age 5. Presented by Maura Perez, M. Ed.

To register for the series, email jrodeck@qcap.org. or call Joan Rodeck  617- 657-5369,

at Quincy Community Action Programs, the non-profit co-sponsor of this program. Read and Rise! is a 6 week program that will be held 6 Thursdays in a row. Sponsored by Quincy Braintree Family Network (QBFN) and Thayer Public Library
    Location: Conference Room A
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Excel 2010  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405, x4417   brref@ocln.org
    This 1 1/2 hour session will introduce you to use the basics functions of the Excel spreadsheet and teach you how to find help if you get stuck or want to learn a new task. Participants should be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard.

Space is limited. You may register through the Registration button here on the calendar, or at the Reference desk on the lower level, or by calling the library at 781-848-0405 x4417.
    Location: Computer Area - Lower Level
Friday May 31, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  10:15 AM School visit  
    Contact: Elisabeth Strachan   781 848-0405 x4426   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Field trip to Library, of Elementary school students.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Saturday June 1, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  12:00 PM Students of Alice Burton Piano Recital  
    Contact: Alice Burton   617-416-8711   
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday June 3, 2013
   1:30 PM  -  3:00 PM Hold room -- library  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Craft for Ages 8 and up  
    Come to the library for this monthly program & make a creative craft. We’ll learn how to make a new
project every month. For ages 8 and up, no registration required.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Night Paper Craft Series: MAKE A SKETCHBOOK  
    Our Monday Night Paper Craft Series for adults and teens meets once a month to explore the endless possibilities of creating with paper.  This month we'll be recycling old maps into the artful cover of a handmade sketchbook or travel journal. Participants will design their very own sketchbook cover and then learn simple bookbinding techniques.

Registration required.

Please note: If you are an adult planning to attend the program with a teen, please register both your name and the teen's name under the separate TEEN program listing for this program below to ensure that you can attend together.

If you are waitlisted, we will contact you the day of the program to let you know if there is a spot available. Thank you for your understanding!
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Teen Monday Night Paper Craft Series: MAKE A SKETCHBOOK  
    Our Monday Night Paper Craft Series for adults and teens meets once a month to explore the endless possibilities of creating with paper.  This month we'll be recycling old maps into the artful cover of a handmade sketchbook or travel journal. Participants will design their very own sketchbook cover and then learn simple bookbinding techniques.

Registration required and for teens ages 12-18.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday June 4, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Circulation Committee  
    Contact: Erin Creighton   781-848-0405 x4430   ecreighton@braintreema.gov
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Bookkeepers Teen Book Club  
    Our teen-only book club meets once a month. This month's selection is LIFE AS WE KNEW IT by Susan Beth Pfeffer. Copies are available for check out at the library's main circulation desk. New members welcome!
    Location: YA Room
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM The Library on your Tablet  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Wednesday June 5, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Reference Roundtable  
    OCLN Reference Roundtable meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday June 6, 2013
   12:15 PM  -  2:15 PM Friends Lucheon  
    Contact: Liz Hurley     
    Friends apprecation  luncheon.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Read and Rise!  
    Contact: Elisabeth Strachan, Children's Librarian   781 848-0405 x4426   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Read and Rise! is a 6 week literacy engagement program. It is designed to support children’s literacy development while celebrating the positive impact of family culture and tradition. Each week parents will bring home books to KEEP and share with their child. Learn ways to initiate conversations surrounding the sharing of stories. For parents ONLY. Books are appropriate for children birth through age 5. Presented by Maura Perez, M. Ed.

To register for the series, email jrodeck@qcap.org. or call Joan Rodeck  617- 657-5369,

at Quincy Community Action Programs, the non-profit co-sponsor of this program. Read and Rise! is a 6 week program that will be held 6 Thursdays in a row. Sponsored by Quincy Braintree Family Network (QBFN) and Thayer Public Library
    Location: Conference Room A
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Students of Susan Reilley Piano Recital  
    Contact: Susan Reilley   508-513-5828   reilley.susan@gmail.com
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Saturday June 8, 2013
   1:00 PM  -  2:30 PM Anime & Manga Club-KIDS  
       Love all things Anime/Manga, like "My Neighbor Totora" and "Ponyo"?  Come to the monthly meeting of the library's popular Anime & Manga Club for kids age 9 - 12. We draw, watch anime & read manga, and discuss  favorite series and characters.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Anime & Manga Club-TEEN  
    Love all things Anime/Manga? Come to the monthly meeting of the library's popular Anime & Manga Club and draw, watch anime & read manga, and discuss your favorite series and characters. Teens (age 13 -18).
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Monday June 10, 2013
   10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Marcus Gale Music & Puppets!  
    Contact: Children's Room   781 848-0405 x4425   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Special performer for children is returning to Braintree!  Marcus Gale and his puppet friends will tell stories and sing new and traditional songs. Get ready to sing, clap your hands and laugh! When he visited in Jan., the audience loved his show!

For children age 2 - 5 and their family or care-givers. The event will improve their listening and literacy skills, while they have fun. No  registration needed.
Co-Sponsored by the Quincy/Braintree Family Network http://qcap.org/our-programs/early-childhood-education-&-care/quincy-braintree-family-network, which is part of Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP) http://qcap.org/ Programs at Thayer Public Library are always free.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday June 11, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM YA Librarian Roundtable Meeting  
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Everything Google Session I  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405, x4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Learn how to use the features in Google's advanced search. This 2-part series meets today and next Tuesday the 18th. Register for today and you are signed up for both classes.

Take a look at other Google products -- Google Maps, Google Books, Google Translate, even the Google pranks! Participants must have basic keyboard and Internet skills.

Space is limited. You may register through the Registration button here on the calendar, or at the Reference desk on the lower level, or by calling the library at 781-848-0405 x4417.
    Location: Computer Area - Lower Level
   7:15 PM  -  8:45 PM Second Tuesday Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 ex.4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's discussion book is House of Sand and Fog by Anre Dubus III.

Book club books are available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
Wednesday June 12, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  10:15 AM Computer Series Session I  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Whether you are new to computers or just want to use them more effectively, this series of three sessions will get you on your way. Participants will learn how to navigate their way around an Internet Web page, use various ways to select options that are common to Web pages, cut and paste, enter search terms, and fill in on-line forms. Learn the basics of saving files and printing and find out what various types of software can do for you. There will be an introduction to the Internet and using Search Engines. Participants must have a basic familiarity with using a keyboard and mouse.

Registering for Session I signs you up for all 3 sessions: Wednesday: 6/12, Thursday: 6/13, and Wednesday: 6/19.
Space is limited. Participants may register by using the Registration button here, or at the Reference desk on the lower level, or by calling the library at 781-848-0405 ext. 4417.
    Location: Computer Area - Lower Level
   12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Brown Bag Book Club  
    Contact: Erin Creighton   781-848-0405 x4430   ecreighton@braintreema.gov
    Feel free to bring your lunch and join us for the discussion of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the day of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
This month follow Matt Damon on a journey into the heart of small town America and the struggle to help save their economically hard hit town without causing it environmental ruin.

Titles will be announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday June 13, 2013
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Read and Rise!  
    Contact: Elisabeth Strachan, Children's Librarian   781 848-0405 x4426   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Read and Rise! is a 6 week literacy engagement program. It is designed to support children’s literacy development while celebrating the positive impact of family culture and tradition. Each week parents will bring home books to KEEP and share with their child. Learn ways to initiate conversations surrounding the sharing of stories. For parents ONLY. Books are appropriate for children birth through age 5. Presented by Maura Perez, M. Ed.

To register for the series, email jrodeck@qcap.org. or call Joan Rodeck  617- 657-5369,

at Quincy Community Action Programs, the non-profit co-sponsor of this program. Read and Rise! is a 6 week program that will be held 6 Thursdays in a row. Sponsored by Quincy Braintree Family Network (QBFN) and Thayer Public Library
    Location: Conference Room A
   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Social Skills Development  
    Contact: Mimi Pugsley   781-843-3620   
    Social Skills Development in children and teens. A workshop for parents, especially parents of children with special needs. Hosted by SEPAC (SEPAC stands for "Special Education Parents Advisory Council") of Braintree. Funded with a grant given to the Braintree Public Schools. Free, no registration.

SEPAC's site:
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Computer Series - Session II  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405   brref@ocln.org
    Continuation of yesterday's session.
    Location: Lower Level
Friday June 14, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Creative Writing Group  
    Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the library's monthly creative writing program. We'll focus on developing ideas, finding inspiration, and how to get published. Plus meet other writers. No registration required.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Saturday June 15, 2013
   9:00 AM  -  1:00 PM Friends of Thayer Public LIbrary Book Sale  
    Contact: Liz Hurley   781-843-4245   
    Book sale will take place in the library's parking lot garage.
    Location: Garage
   12:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Students of the Traves Piano Studio Recital  
    Contact: Buddy Traves    781-849-7208   
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday June 17, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Snack and Study For Teen Final Exams  
    Looking for a quiet place to prepare for finals? The library will be opening Logan Auditorium on Monday, June 17 from 3:00-6:00pm and Tuesday, June 18 from 3:00-8:00pm for teens to use as a quiet independent study zone in preparation for final exams. We will have plenty of tables and chairs, and there will be hot chocolate and snacks on hand to help you focus.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Nonfiction Book Club  
    Contact: Moira Cavanagh   781-848-0405 X4417   mcavanagh@braintreema.gov
    This month's book is: "The tipping point: How little things can make a big difference" by Malcolm Gladwell.

Book club books will be available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion. All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Conference Room B
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Trustee Board Meeting  
    Trustee Board Meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday June 18, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Snack and Study for Teen Final Exams  
    Looking for a quiet place to prepare for finals? The library will be opening Logan Auditorium on Monday, June 17 from 3:00-6:00pm and Tuesday, June 18 from 3:00-8:00pm for teens to use as a quiet independent study zone in preparation for final exams. We will have plenty of tables and chairs, and there will be hot chocolate and snacks on hand to help you focus.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Everything Google Session Il  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405, x4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    A continuation of the February 5th class.
    Location: Computer Area - Lower Level
Wednesday June 19, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  10:15 AM Computer Series - Session IIl  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405   brref@ocln.org
    Continuation of the 6/12, 6/13 series. 
    Location: Lower Level
   5:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Students of South Shore Music  
    Contact: Peter Volpe    781-331-3333   
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday June 20, 2013
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Read and Rise!  
    Contact: Elisabeth Strachan, Children's Librarian   781 848-0405 x4426   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Read and Rise! is a 6 week literacy engagement program. It is designed to support children’s literacy development while celebrating the positive impact of family culture and tradition. Each week parents will bring home books to KEEP and share with their child. Learn ways to initiate conversations surrounding the sharing of stories. For parents ONLY. Books are appropriate for children birth through age 5. Presented by Maura Perez, M. Ed.

To register for the series, email jrodeck@qcap.org. or call Joan Rodeck  617- 657-5369,

at Quincy Community Action Programs, the non-profit co-sponsor of this program. Read and Rise! is a 6 week program that will be held 6 Thursdays in a row. Sponsored by Quincy Braintree Family Network (QBFN) and Thayer Public Library
    Location: Conference Room A
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday June 22, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Advisory Group Meeting  
    Join the library's Teen Advisory Group to help plan programs for teens, suggest books for purchase, and much more!
    Location: YA Room
Monday June 24, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  8:30 PM Bluestone Condominium Association  
    Annual meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday June 25, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM OCLN public service committee  
    OCLN meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   6:00 PM  -  7:00 PM Teen Event: Comic and Manga Art Workshop  
    Teens ages 12-18 (grades 6-12) are invited for a FREE workshop on comics, manga, and cartooning led by artists and authors Veronica and Andy Fish. There will be an overview of the history of this artistic style, a hands-on drawing demonstration, and plenty of tips and techniques so participants can create their own comics and manga. Andy Fish is the author of several books on art, six graphic novels, and teaches workshops throughout New England.

Registration is required to attend this event, and is limited to teens ages 12-18 (grades 6-12).


This program is supported in part by a grant from the Braintree Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday June 26, 2013
   11:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Library Staff Program  
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Introduction to Excel 2010  
    Contact: Reference   781-848-0405, x4417   brref@ocln.org
    This 1 1/2 hour session will introduce you to use the basics functions of the Excel spreadsheet and teach you how to find help if you get stuck or want to learn a new task. Participants should be familiar with using a mouse and keyboard.

Space is limited. You may register through the Registration button here on the calendar, or at the Reference desk on the lower level, or by calling the library at 781-848-0405 x4417.
    Location: Computer Area - Lower Level
   7:15 PM  -  8:45 PM The Reader's Group Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 x 4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's book choice isThe Outlanderby Diana Gabaldon.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday June 27, 2013
   1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Teen Summer Reading Kick-off  
    Drop by the YA Room between 1-4pm to sign up for the teen summer reading program, enjoy snacks, and make a duct tape bookmark. Teen Summer Reading starts June 27th and runs until August 16th.
    Location: YA Room
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Read and Rise!  
    Contact: Elisabeth Strachan, Children's Librarian   781 848-0405 x4426   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Read and Rise! is a 6 week literacy engagement program. It is designed to support children’s literacy development while celebrating the positive impact of family culture and tradition. Each week parents will bring home books to KEEP and share with their child. Learn ways to initiate conversations surrounding the sharing of stories. For parents ONLY. Books are appropriate for children birth through age 5. Presented by Maura Perez, M. Ed.

To register for the series, email jrodeck@qcap.org. or call Joan Rodeck  617- 657-5369,

at Quincy Community Action Programs, the non-profit co-sponsor of this program. Read and Rise! is a 6 week program that will be held 6 Thursdays in a row. Sponsored by Quincy Braintree Family Network (QBFN) and Thayer Public Library
    Location: Conference Room A
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday June 29, 2013
   9:30 AM  -  10:15 AM Stories and Craft at Farmer's Market  
    Contact: Children's Room   781 848-0405 x4425   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Come hear Worm-y Stories (worms are good for gardens!) and make a worm-y craft at Farmer's Market at 9:30 and 10:30. For children age 6 months - 5 years old. Presented by staff from the Children's Room. Farmer's Market is located across the street from the library in the Town Hall Parking lot.
   10:30 AM  -  11:15 AM Stories and Craft at Farmer's Market  
    Contact: Children's Room   781 848-0405 x4425   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Come hear Worm-y Stories (worms are good for gardens!) and make a worm-y craft at Farmer's Market at 9:30 and 10:30. For children age 6 months - 5 years old. Presented by staff from the Children's Room. Farmer's Market is located across the street from the library in the Town Hall Parking lot.
Thursday July 4, 2013
     Closed for the Holiday!  
    Happy 4th!
Monday July 8, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Craft for Ages 8 and up  
    Come to the library for this monthly program & make a creative craft. We’ll learn how to make a new
project every month. For ages 8 and up, no registration required.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Night Paper Craft Series  
    More info coming soon!
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday July 9, 2013
   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Adult Pastel Art Program  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Bookkeepers Teen Book Club  
    Our teen-only book club meets once a month. This month's selection will be picked out at our meeting in June. New members welcome!
    Location: YA Room
   6:45 PM  -  7:45 PM Second Tuesday Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 ex.4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's discussion book is  Enchantments by Kathryn Harrison.

Book club books are available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
Wednesday July 10, 2013
   12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Brown Bag Book Club  
    Contact: Erin Creighton   781-848-0405 x4430   ecreighton@braintreema.gov
    Feel free to bring your lunch and join us for the discussion of Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the day of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
   6:00 PM  -  7:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
This month watch as a group of retired musicians prepare for a concert to celebrate Verdi's birthday. All is well until the old Diva shows up!

Titles will be announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday July 11, 2013
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Monday July 15, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  7:45 PM Nonfiction Book Club  
    Contact: Moira Cavanagh   781-848-0405 X4417   mcavanagh@braintreema.gov
    This month's book is: "Ethical chic: The inside story of the companies we think we love" by Fran Hawthorne

Book club books will be available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion. All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Conference Room B
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Trustee Board Meeting  
    Trustee Board Meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday July 16, 2013
   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Adult Pastel Art Program  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   2:30 PM  -  3:20 PM Hot Diggety Tales for age 4 - 11  
    Contact: Children's Room   781 848-0405 x4425   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    Hot Diggety Dog: Tales to shake your bones!!! Stories told from memory and acted out dramatically by the mesmerizing professional Storyteller Rona Leventhal. For ages 4 - 11. Sponsored by the Braintree Cultural Council, a local agency, part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Held in library's Reading Room on Main Level. No sign-ups needed. Click for her website:
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
   6:30 PM  -  7:30 PM Teen Publishing Workshop With Author Kate Burak  
    Teens ages 12-18 are invited to meet Kate Burak, Edgar Award nominated author of the young adult novel, Emily's Dress and Other Missing Things, for a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing process and a discussion of how teens can publish their own writing. No registration required.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Wednesday July 17, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM TAG: Teen Summer Service Program  
   

Ever wonder what the library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) does? Then don't miss this opportunity to get involved with the TAG & have fun at the library this summer.

Our Teen Advisory Group is hosting our first Teen Summer Service Program. This five week program is a leadership and community involvement opportunity for teens going into grades 7-12. Participants will share their ideas, creativity, and skills while working on exciting library projects. We'll work on a new project each week. Regisistration is required.

The program will be held on the following days and participant should be able to attend most of the meetings: 

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm

If you'd like more information about the program, please contact Young Adult Librarian Ellen Seeburger at eseeburger (a) braintreema.gov.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Thursday July 18, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Teen Tiny Food Cooking Workshop  
    Learn how to make a minature hamburger out of candy and create itsy-bitsy ice cream cones, tiny cakes, and one-bite 'smores using unexpected ingredients in this fun program. Participants will then compete to see who can make the most realistic--and delicious--minature dessert.

For teen ages 12-18 or grades 6-12 only. Registration is required.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Friday July 19, 2013
   2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Anime & Manga Club KIDS/TEENS: Origami  
    Ages 9 - 18.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Tuesday July 23, 2013
   2:15 PM  -  3:15 PM Teen Pastel Drawing Lessons: Part 1 of 2  
    Teens ages 12-18 can learn techniques to draw and create art using pastels in this two part art class taught by returning artist Robin Franczyk.  Registration opens June 2013.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Wednesday July 24, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM TAG: Teen Summer Service Program  
   

Ever wonder what the library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) does? Then don't miss this opportunity to get involved with the TAG & have fun at the library this summer.

Our Teen Advisory Group is hosting our first Teen Summer Service Program. This five week program is a leadership and community involvement opportunity for teens going into grades 7-12. Participants will share their ideas, creativity, and skills while working on exciting library projects. We'll work on a new project each week. Regisistration is required.

The program will be held on the following days and participant should be able to attend most of the meetings: 

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   6:30 PM  -  7:45 PM The Reader's Group Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 x 4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's book choice is Moloka’i by Alan Brennert .

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday July 25, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Teen Tie Dye Event  
    Our Red, White, and Blue Teen Tie Dye event is back! Teen ages 12-18 (grades 6-12) can bring a white t-shirt (or other small item such as a tote bag or bandana) to the library for a tie-dye extravaganza. This event will be held on the library's side lawn. No registration required.
    Location: YA Room
   6:30 PM  -  6:30 PM Crohns and Colitis Foundation -- Team Challenge  
    Contact: Alicia Hanifin   646-937-2627   ahanifein@ccfa.org
    Team Challenge is an endurance training and fundraising program to benefit the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. When you join TC you will train with a team for 16 weeks with the help of professional coaches to run or walk the Rock'n'Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon all while raising critical funds for research and supportive service!
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Tuesday July 30, 2013
   2:15 PM  -  3:15 PM Teen Pastel Drawing Lessons: Part 2 of 2  
    Teens ages 12-18 can learn techniques to draw and create art using pastels in this two part art class taught by returning artist Robin Franczyk.  Registration opens June 2013.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Wednesday July 31, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM TAG: Teen Summer Service Program  
   

Ever wonder what the library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) does? Then don't miss this opportunity to get involved with the TAG & have fun at the library this summer.

Our Teen Advisory Group is hosting our first Teen Summer Service Program. This five week program is a leadership and community involvement opportunity for teens going into grades 7-12. Participants will share their ideas, creativity, and skills while working on exciting library projects. We'll work on a new project each week. Regisistration is required.

The program will be held on the following days and participant should be able to attend most of the meetings: 

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Thursday August 1, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  5:00 PM Teen Yoga and Henna Art  
    Teens ages 12-18 (grades 6-12) are invited to the library for an afternoon of relaxing yoga stretches followed by a henna tattoo demonstration. Registration is required and begins July 5, 2013.

Please note: All participants who wish to receive a henna tattoo will need to have a signed permission slip brought with them the day of the program. Permission forms may be picked up (starting July 5) and dropped off at the Reference Desk before the program.

This program is provided by the Friends of the Thayer Public Library.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Monday August 5, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Craft for Ages 8 and up  
    Come to the library for this monthly program & make a creative craft. We’ll learn how to make a new
project every month. For ages 8 and up, no registration required.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Night Paper Craft Series  
    More info coming soon!
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Tuesday August 6, 2013
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Bookkeepers Teen Book Club  
    Our teen-only book club meets once a month. This month's selection will be picked out at our meeting in July. New members welcome!
    Location: YA Room
Wednesday August 7, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM TAG: Teen Summer Service Program  
   

Ever wonder what the library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) does? Then don't miss this opportunity to get involved with the TAG & have fun at the library this summer.

Our Teen Advisory Group is hosting our first Teen Summer Service Program. This five week program is a leadership and community involvement opportunity for teens going into grades 7-12. Participants will share their ideas, creativity, and skills while working on exciting library projects. We'll work on a new project each week. Regisistration is required.

The program will be held on the following days and participant should be able to attend most of the meetings: 

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Thursday August 8, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Friday August 9, 2013
   2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Anime & Manga Club KIDS/TEENS: Sumi-e Brush Painting  
    Ages 9 - 18.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday August 12, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Event TBA  
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Tuesday August 13, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Event TBA  
    More info coming in May 2013!
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   6:45 PM  -  7:45 PM Second Tuesday Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 ex.4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's discussion book is In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson.

Book club books are available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
Wednesday August 14, 2013
   10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM TAG: Teen Summer Service Program  
   

Ever wonder what the library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) does? Then don't miss this opportunity to get involved with the TAG & have fun at the library this summer.

Our Teen Advisory Group is hosting our first Teen Summer Service Program. This five week program is a leadership and community involvement opportunity for teens going into grades 7-12. Participants will share their ideas, creativity, and skills while working on exciting library projects. We'll work on a new project each week. Regisistration is required.

The program will be held on the following days and participant should be able to attend most of the meetings: 

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday July 24, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 10:00am-12:00pm
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Brown Bag Book Club  
    Contact: Erin Creighton   781-848-0405 x4430   ecreighton@braintreema.gov
    Feel free to bring your lunch and join us for the discussion of The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the day of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
   3:00 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Event TBA  
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
   6:00 PM  -  7:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
This month a university admissions officer is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school. The gifted yet very unconventional student might well be the son that she secretly gave up for adoption many years ago!

Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday August 15, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Teen Event TBA  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Monday August 19, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  7:45 PM Nonfiction Book Club  
    Contact: Moira Cavanagh   781-848-0405 X4417   mcavanagh@braintreema.gov
    This month's book is: "Rabid: A cultural history of the world's most diabolical virus" by Bill Wasik.

Book club books will be available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion. All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Conference Room B
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Trustee Board Meeting  
    Trustee Board Meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday August 20, 2013
   4:30 PM  -  7:00 PM Teen End of Summer Reading Party  
    Teen ages 12-18 (grades 6-12) can celebrate the end of Summer Reading will games, food, prizes and more.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday August 22, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Wednesday August 28, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  7:45 PM The Reader's Group Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 x 4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's book has is Killing Lincoln by Bill O’Reilly.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday August 29, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Monday September 2, 2013
     Closed for the Holiday!  
    Happy Labor Day!
Thursday September 5, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday September 7, 2013
   2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Anime & Manga Club-TEEN  
    Love all things Anime/Manga? Come to the monthly meeting of the library's popular Anime & Manga Club and draw, watch anime & read manga, and discuss your favorite series and characters. Teens (age 13 -18).
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Monday September 9, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Craft for Ages 8 and up  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Night Paper Craft Series  
    More info coming soon!
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday September 10, 2013
   7:15 PM  -  8:45 PM Second Tuesday Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 ex.4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's discussion book is Same kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall.

Book club books are available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
Wednesday September 11, 2013
   12:00 PM  -  1:00 PM Brown Bag Book Club  
    Contact: Erin Creighton   781-848-0405 x4430   ecreighton@braintreema.gov
    Feel free to bring your lunch and join us for the discussion of Bossypants by Tina Fey.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the day of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday September 12, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Friday September 13, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Creative Writing Group  
    Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the library's monthly creative writing program. We'll focus on developing ideas, finding inspiration, and how to get published. Plus meet other writers. No registration required.

We meet  in Logan Auditorium on the library's Upper Level.
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Sunday September 15, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Friends of Thayer Library Concert  
    Concert
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday September 16, 2013
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Nonfiction Book Club  
    Contact: Moira Cavanagh   781-848-0405 X4417   mcavanagh@braintreema.gov
    This month's book is: "Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil" by Tom Mueller.

Book club books will be available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion. All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Conference Room B
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Trustee Board Meeting  
    Trustee Board Meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday September 17, 2013
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Bookkeepers Teen Book Club  
    Our teen-only book club meets once a month. This month's selection will be picked out at our meeting in August. New members welcome!
    Location: YA Room
Wednesday September 18, 2013
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Author talk Hold room  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday September 19, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday September 21, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Teen Event TBA  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday September 25, 2013
   7:15 PM The Reader's Group Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 x 4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's book has not yet been chosen.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday September 26, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Friday September 27, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  4:45 PM Hold for Friends - Tea Set up  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Saturday September 28, 2013
   9:15 AM  -  4:45 PM Friends of Thayer Public Library Tea  
    Contact: Liz Hurley   781-843-4245   
    Stay tuned for registration information!
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday October 3, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday October 5, 2013
   2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Anime & Manga Club for Teens  
    Love all things Anime/Manga? Come to the monthly meeting of the library's popular Anime & Manga Club and draw, watch anime & read manga, and discuss your favorite series and characters. Teens (age 13 -18).
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday October 7, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Craft for Ages 8 and up  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Night Paper Craft Series  
    More info coming soon!
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday October 8, 2013
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Bookkeepers Teen Book Club  
    Our teen-only book club meets once a month. This month's selection will be picked out at our meeting in September. New members welcome!
    Location: YA Room
   6:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Early Childhood CEU course  
    Contact: Vanessa Vaughn   508-588-6070 x233   vvaughn@hhcc.org
    Introduction to screening and assessment of young children
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
   7:15 PM  -  8:45 PM Second Tuesday Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 ex.4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's discussion book is  Next to Love by Ellen Feldman.

Book club books are available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
Wednesday October 9, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday October 10, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Friday October 11, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Creative Writing Group  
    Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the library's monthly creative writing program. We'll focus on developing ideas, finding inspiration, and how to get published. Plus meet other writers. No registration required.

We meet  in Logan Auditorium on the library's Upper Level.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday October 14, 2013
     Closed for the Holiday!  
    Happy Columbus Day!
Thursday October 17, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday October 19, 2013
   2:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Teen Event TBA  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Sunday October 20, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Friends of Thayer Library Concert  
    Concert
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday October 21, 2013
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Nonfiction Book Club  
    Contact: Moira Cavanagh   781-848-0405 X4417   mcavanagh@braintreema.gov
    This month's book is: The Caning: The Assault That Drove America to Civil War by Stephen Puleo.

Book club books will be available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion. All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Conference Room B
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Trustee Board Meeting  
    Trustee Board Meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Tuesday October 22, 2013
   6:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Early Childhood CEU course  
    Contact: Vanessa Vaughn   508-588-6070 x233   vvaughn@hhcc.org
    Screening and assessment of young children
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday October 23, 2013
   7:15 PM The Reader's Group Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 x 4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's book has not yet been chosen.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday October 24, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Tuesday October 29, 2013
   6:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Teen Event TBA  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday October 31, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday November 2, 2013
   2:30 PM  -  4:00 PM Anime & Manga Club-TEEN  
    Love all things Anime/Manga? Come to the monthly meeting of the library's popular Anime & Manga Club and draw, watch anime & read manga, and discuss your favorite series and characters. Teens (age 13 -18).
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Monday November 4, 2013
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Night Craft Series  
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Thursday November 7, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Friday November 8, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Creative Writing Group  
    Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the library's monthly creative writing program. We'll focus on developing ideas, finding inspiration, and how to get published. Plus meet other writers. No registration required.

We meet  in Logan Auditorium on the library's Upper Level.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday November 11, 2013
     Closed for the Holiday!  
    Happy Vetrans' Day!
Tuesday November 12, 2013
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Bookkeepers Teen Book Club  
    Our teen-only book club meets once a month. This month's selection will be picked out at our meeting in October. New members welcome!
    Location: YA Room
   7:15 PM  -  8:45 PM Second Tuesday Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 ex.4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's discussion book is A Secret Gift by Ted Gup.

Book club books are available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
Wednesday November 13, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday November 14, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday November 16, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Teen Event TBA  
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Sunday November 17, 2013
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Friends of Thayer Library Concert  
    Concert
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday November 18, 2013
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Nonfiction Book Club  
    Contact: Moira Cavanagh   781-848-0405 X4417   mcavanagh@braintreema.gov
    This month's book is: The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.

Book club books will be available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion. All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Conference Room B
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Trustee  
    Trustee Board Meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Thursday November 21, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Wednesday November 27, 2013
   7:15 PM The Reader's Group Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 x 4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's book has not yet been chosen.

Book club books are available at the circulation desk about one month before the meeting date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday November 28, 2013
     Closed for the Holiday!  
    Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday December 2, 2013
   7:00 PM  -  8:00 PM Monday Night Craft Series  
    Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level
Thursday December 5, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Friday December 6, 2013
   3:30 PM  -  4:30 PM Teen Creative Writing Group  
    Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to the library's monthly creative writing program. We'll focus on developing ideas, finding inspiration, and how to get published. Plus meet other writers. No registration required.

We meet  in Logan Auditorium on the library's Upper Level.
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Tuesday December 10, 2013
   5:00 PM  -  6:00 PM Bookkeepers Teen Book Club  
    Our teen-only book club meets once a month. This month's selection will be picked out at our meeting in November. New members welcome!
    Location: YA Room
   7:15 PM  -  8:45 PM Second Tuesday Book Club  
    Contact: Priscilla Crane   781-848-0405 ex.4417   referencedesk@braintreema.gov
    This month's discussion book is Townie by Andre DuBus III,
Book club books are available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion.

All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Reading Room - Main Level
Wednesday December 11, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday December 12, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Saturday December 14, 2013
   2:25 PM  -  4:00 PM Anime & Manga Club-TEEN  
    Love all things Anime/Manga? Come to the monthly meeting of the library's popular Anime & Manga Club and draw, watch anime & read manga, and discuss your favorite series and characters. Teens (age 13 -18).
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Monday December 16, 2013
   7:00 PM  -  8:30 PM Nonfiction Book Club  
    Contact: Moira Cavanagh   781-848-0405 X4417   mcavanagh@braintreema.gov
    This month's book is: "Public enemies: America's greatest crime wave and the birth of the FBI, 1933-34" by Bryan Burrough.

Book club books will be available for pick up at the circulation desk about one month before the discussion date and are due back on the night of the discussion. All readers are always welcome.
    Location: Conference Room B
   7:00 PM  -  9:00 PM Trustee Board Meeting  
    Trustee Board Meeting
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Thursday December 19, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Wednesday December 25, 2013
     Closed for the Holiday!  
    Merry Christmas!
Thursday December 26, 2013
   6:30 PM  -  9:00 PM Scrabble  
    Contact: Reference    781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
    Like to play Scrabble?

Join us every Thursday night for open Scrabble play. Come alone or bring a friend. All players are welcome!

Play starts promptly at 6:30PM September through June and at 6:00PM during July and August.
    Location: Lower Level
Wednesday January 8, 2014
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday February 12, 2014
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday March 12, 2014
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Sunday March 16, 2014
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Friends of Thayer Library Concert  
    Concert
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday April 9, 2014
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Sunday April 20, 2014
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Friends of Thayer Library Concert  
    Concert
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday May 14, 2014
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Sunday May 18, 2014
   3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM Friends of Thayer Library Concert  
    Concert
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level
Wednesday June 11, 2014
   6:30 PM  -  8:45 PM Movie Night!  
    Contact: Reference Desk   781-848-0405 x4417   brref@ocln.org
     Monthly New Release Movie Program
 
Join us for a showing of a newly released movie on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

The first 100 people will be admitted.
Titles are announced in the library.
 
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
 
    Location: Logan Auditorium - upper level

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