Summer Activities, Programs, and Events @ the Maynard Public Library
The Children's Summer Reading Club started Thursday, June 23! Log your reading between now and August 6 to spin the Prize Wheel. Read for 24 hours this summer to be entered into the Final Raffle! The Final Party and Raffle will be held on Tuesday, August 16. Go to maynardpubliclibrary.org/childrens-src for details!
The Teen Summer Library Club started on Tuesday, June 21! Log your reading - including school assignments! - and complete activities now through August 13 to earn prizes from the Prize Cart. Go to maynardpubliclibrary.org/teen-summer-library-club for details!
Both the Children's Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Library Club use Beanstack! Go to maynardpubliclibrary.beanstack.org to log your reading and activities.
Daily Cryptid Search:
A pair of the most famous cryptids in the world - a yeti and the Loch Ness Monster - have decided to spend their summer at the Maynard Public Library! Each day, they will be hiding in a new place, and they can be on any of the three floors. They will be exploring the library now through Saturday Aug. 20
Nature Bingo:
Download a Nature BINGO card or pick one up at the Circulation Desk for added summer fun! You can get Bingo by completing a row, a column, or a diagonal. You can get prizes for up to 3 Bingos per card. Bingo Cards will be available beginning Tuesday, July 5 and can be turned in for prizes until August 20. Fun for kids, teens, and adults! Go to https://www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/naturebingo for details
Summer Activities, Programs, and Events @ the Maynard Public Library
The Children's Summer Reading Club started Thursday, June 23! Log your reading between now and August 6 to spin the Prize Wheel. Read for 24 hours this summer to be entered into the Final Raffle! The Final Party and Raffle will be held on Tuesday, August 16. Go to maynardpubliclibrary.org/childrens-src for details!
The Teen Summer Library Club started on Tuesday, June 21! Log your reading - including school assignments! - and complete activities now through August 13 to earn prizes from the Prize Cart. Go to maynardpubliclibrary.org/teen-summer-library-club for details!
Both the Children's Summer Reading Club and Teen Summer Library Club use Beanstack! Go to maynardpubliclibrary.beanstack.org to log your reading and activities.
Daily Cryptid Search:
A pair of the most famous cryptids in the world - a yeti and the Loch Ness Monster - have decided to spend their summer at the Maynard Public Library! Each day, they will be hiding in a new place, and they can be on any of the three floors. They will be exploring the library now through Saturday Aug. 20
Nature Bingo:
Download a Nature BINGO card or pick one up at the Circulation Desk for added summer fun! You can get Bingo by completing a row, a column, or a diagonal. You can get prizes for up to 3 Bingos per card. Bingo Cards will be available beginning Tuesday, July 5 and can be turned in for prizes until August 20. Fun for kids, teens, and adults! Go to https://www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/naturebingo for details
An exhibit of Tiny Art created by Maynard Public Library Patrons of all ages!
Artwork will be displayed in the library from August 4 - August 20 in the Roosevelt Room.
An exhibit of Tiny Art created by Maynard Public Library Patrons of all ages!
Artwork will be displayed in the library from August 4 - August 20 in the Roosevelt Room.
Held at Veteran's Memorial Park on Summer Street (Rain location: Storytime Room at the library)
Ages 3 & up.
At Outdoor Storytime you'll get to:
a. Listen to terrific stories in beautiful Memorial Park
b. Do fun outdoor activities
c. Experience the three "B's" - birds, breeze, and books!
Held at Veteran's Memorial Park on Summer Street (Rain location: Storytime Room at the library)
Ages 3 & up.
At Outdoor Storytime you'll get to:
a. Listen to terrific stories in beautiful Memorial Park
b. Do fun outdoor activities
c. Experience the three "B's" - birds, breeze, and books!
Come with at least a basic knowledge of the rules and how to roleplay. A first pregenerated character will be provided for the initial “meet and greet” meeting where you will play a short adventure, then discuss the larger campaign. You will make your own characters for the larger campaign after this first session when characters are discussed.
Sophia is a rising 9th grader who has been playing D&D and Dungeon Mastering for about a year. She enjoys writing both character backstories and campaigns that are roleplaying-focused and that hint at a larger plot.
Starts July 12, 2022
5:00-7:00 in the Storytime Room
ages 13-16
Fifth Edition roleplaying focused
Registration required
Come with at least a basic knowledge of the rules and how to roleplay. A first pregenerated character will be provided for the initial “meet and greet” meeting where you will play a short adventure, then discuss the larger campaign. You will make your own characters for the larger campaign after this first session when characters are discussed.
Sophia is a rising 9th grader who has been playing D&D and Dungeon Mastering for about a year. She enjoys writing both character backstories and campaigns that are roleplaying-focused and that hint at a larger plot.
Starts July 12, 2022
5:00-7:00 in the Storytime Room
ages 13-16
Fifth Edition roleplaying focused
Registration required
Len is going to take us on an overview of what's up in the sky in the Summer (and how that is different from other seasons!). He'll chat about constellations, the why of the seasonal changes, and how to best view the stars from your own backyard.
Len Rabinowitz has recently been appointed as a NASA Solar System Ambassador! He is a retired history teacher from Ashland High School, a lifelong astronomy enthusiast, as well as a musician.
Please sign up for this program by clicking the link below.
Len is going to take us on an overview of what's up in the sky in the Summer (and how that is different from other seasons!). He'll chat about constellations, the why of the seasonal changes, and how to best view the stars from your own backyard.
Len Rabinowitz has recently been appointed as a NASA Solar System Ambassador! He is a retired history teacher from Ashland High School, a lifelong astronomy enthusiast, as well as a musician.
Please sign up for this program by clicking the link below.
Children & Teen Duct Tape Desk Organizer Take & Make Kit available beginning Wednesday, August 17, 2022 while supplies last.
Kit includes:
Duct tape, 2 colors
Pattern
Paper Fasteners
You will need:
Scissors
Old gift card/credit card
Hole punch (optional)
Ages 5-18. Available while supplies last.
Children & Teen Duct Tape Desk Organizer Take & Make Kit available beginning Wednesday, August 17, 2022 while supplies last.
Kit includes:
Duct tape, 2 colors
Pattern
Paper Fasteners
You will need:
Scissors
Old gift card/credit card
Hole punch (optional)
Ages 5-18. Available while supplies last.
Fiber crafts - all are welcome!
Fiber crafts - all are welcome!
Come join us for the official launch of our new StoryWalk®! There will be a ribbon cutting and refreshments, and Children's Librarian Mr. Mark will lead tours of the walk, reading the story along the way - special guest appearance by Priscilla Alpaugh, the book's illustrator!
Rain date: August 25
Come join us for the official launch of our new StoryWalk®! There will be a ribbon cutting and refreshments, and Children's Librarian Mr. Mark will lead tours of the walk, reading the story along the way - special guest appearance by Priscilla Alpaugh, the book's illustrator!
Rain date: August 25
Meet Zora the Reading Dog - Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora.....and she'll listen! That's right, if you sign up for this, you'll get to:
a. Have your own private, one-on-one ten minute session - just you and Zora, in person in the big room downstairs.
b. You can read to her and pet her at the same time - and she'll love it!
c. You never have to worry about reading something wrong, she doesn't care!
d. Zora can be the dog you always wanted.....for ten minutes anyway!
Don't miss this great chance to have some quality doggie time!
Sign up for a time slot here.
Meet Zora the Reading Dog - Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora.....and she'll listen! That's right, if you sign up for this, you'll get to:
a. Have your own private, one-on-one ten minute session - just you and Zora, in person in the big room downstairs.
b. You can read to her and pet her at the same time - and she'll love it!
c. You never have to worry about reading something wrong, she doesn't care!
d. Zora can be the dog you always wanted.....for ten minutes anyway!
Don't miss this great chance to have some quality doggie time!
Sign up for a time slot here.
Concert at Memorial Park, Summer Street, Maynard (Rain location: The Sanctuary, 82 Main Street, Maynard)
Nicknamed the Gypsy-jazz Warbler by the New York Times, Tatiana Eva-Marie is a transatlantic bandleader, singer, author, and actress based in Brooklyn. Best known for her work with the Avalon Jazz Band, she was acclaimed as a millennial shaking up the jazz scene by magazine Vanity Fair. She performs regularly in New York at various clubs, across the USA, and around the world.
Tatiana Eva-Marie’s singing is inspired by her own French and Romanian Gypsy heritage, a love for the Parisian art scene of the 1920s to the 60s, a fascination for New Orleans music, and a deep connection to the Great American Songbook. Through the lens of this musical kaleidoscope, in her current project, she explores the music of Django Reinhardt through her own original arrangements and lyrics.
Thank you to the supporters who made this event possible:
Maynard Cultural Council, Capital Group Properties, Dunn Family Foundation, Dunn Oil Company, The Faucetorium, Friends of the Maynard Public Library, Middlesex Savings Bank
Be sure to treat yourself to an ice cream at the Theatre Creamery across Summer Street before, during, or after the concert!
Concert at Memorial Park, Summer Street, Maynard (Rain location: The Sanctuary, 82 Main Street, Maynard)
Nicknamed the Gypsy-jazz Warbler by the New York Times, Tatiana Eva-Marie is a transatlantic bandleader, singer, author, and actress based in Brooklyn. Best known for her work with the Avalon Jazz Band, she was acclaimed as a millennial shaking up the jazz scene by magazine Vanity Fair. She performs regularly in New York at various clubs, across the USA, and around the world.
Tatiana Eva-Marie’s singing is inspired by her own French and Romanian Gypsy heritage, a love for the Parisian art scene of the 1920s to the 60s, a fascination for New Orleans music, and a deep connection to the Great American Songbook. Through the lens of this musical kaleidoscope, in her current project, she explores the music of Django Reinhardt through her own original arrangements and lyrics.
Thank you to the supporters who made this event possible:
Maynard Cultural Council, Capital Group Properties, Dunn Family Foundation, Dunn Oil Company, The Faucetorium, Friends of the Maynard Public Library, Middlesex Savings Bank
Be sure to treat yourself to an ice cream at the Theatre Creamery across Summer Street before, during, or after the concert!
Make a beeswax wrap to replace your plastic wrap! You will be amazed how easy it is to make reusable beeswax wraps. You can use the wraps to cover dishes in the fridge, wrap sandwiches and even wrap herbs to preserve them longer. The wraps are fully compostable when you want to dispose of them.
Kits contain:
beeswax pellets, coconut oil, cotton cloth and a disposable tray
Kids can do this craft too with adult supervision when the beeswax is melted.
Make a beeswax wrap to replace your plastic wrap! You will be amazed how easy it is to make reusable beeswax wraps. You can use the wraps to cover dishes in the fridge, wrap sandwiches and even wrap herbs to preserve them longer. The wraps are fully compostable when you want to dispose of them.
Kits contain:
beeswax pellets, coconut oil, cotton cloth and a disposable tray
Kids can do this craft too with adult supervision when the beeswax is melted.
The group works on individual projects.
The group works on individual projects.
Are you a little bored with your own cooking? Want to broaden your repertoire and try some new flavors? Spice up your winter with our new Spice Club! Each month you'll get a sample of a different spice and a variety of recipes to try featuring that spice. We'll also include some online resources if you'd like to find your own recipes.
Join us for a discussion and tasting of the spice of the month! Pick up a spice kit on the 1st Monday of the month or find the recipe booklet at maynardpubliclibrary.org/spice. Cook whatever appeals to you and then bring a dish to share for the discussion.
August is Tarragon month! Tarragon is a highly aromatic herb with a subtle licorice flavor. It adds a fresh, spring taste and a bit of elegance to a variety of recipes. It is often used in French cuisine and is one element of the herb blend fines herbes along with parsley, chervil, and chives.
In person, in the Roosevelt Room
No need to register if you've attended before.
Are you a little bored with your own cooking? Want to broaden your repertoire and try some new flavors? Spice up your winter with our new Spice Club! Each month you'll get a sample of a different spice and a variety of recipes to try featuring that spice. We'll also include some online resources if you'd like to find your own recipes.
Join us for a discussion and tasting of the spice of the month! Pick up a spice kit on the 1st Monday of the month or find the recipe booklet at maynardpubliclibrary.org/spice. Cook whatever appeals to you and then bring a dish to share for the discussion.
August is Tarragon month! Tarragon is a highly aromatic herb with a subtle licorice flavor. It adds a fresh, spring taste and a bit of elegance to a variety of recipes. It is often used in French cuisine and is one element of the herb blend fines herbes along with parsley, chervil, and chives.
In person, in the Roosevelt Room
No need to register if you've attended before.
Meet Zora the Reading Dog - Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora.....and she'll listen! That's right, if you sign up for this, you'll get to:
a. Have your own private, one-on-one ten minute session - just you and Zora, in person in the big room downstairs.
b. You can read to her and pet her at the same time - and she'll love it!
c. You never have to worry about reading something wrong, she doesn't care!
d. Zora can be the dog you always wanted.....for ten minutes anyway!
Don't miss this great chance to have some quality doggie time!
Sign up for a time slot here.
Meet Zora the Reading Dog - Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora.....and she'll listen! That's right, if you sign up for this, you'll get to:
a. Have your own private, one-on-one ten minute session - just you and Zora, in person in the big room downstairs.
b. You can read to her and pet her at the same time - and she'll love it!
c. You never have to worry about reading something wrong, she doesn't care!
d. Zora can be the dog you always wanted.....for ten minutes anyway!
Don't miss this great chance to have some quality doggie time!
Sign up for a time slot here.
Roosevelt Room
Roosevelt Room
NEW DATE
Making use of the fresh herbs and vegetables from the Maynard Farmers' Market, we will explore the healthy cuisine of the Mediterranean with America's Test Kitchen's The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook.
Pick up a book at Circulation, peruse the recipes and prepare a dish to share with other cooks. Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the library patio.
Send an email to sthurston@minlib.net to be added to the cookbook club email list.
NEW DATE
Making use of the fresh herbs and vegetables from the Maynard Farmers' Market, we will explore the healthy cuisine of the Mediterranean with America's Test Kitchen's The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook.
Pick up a book at Circulation, peruse the recipes and prepare a dish to share with other cooks. Weather permitting, we will meet outside on the library patio.
Send an email to sthurston@minlib.net to be added to the cookbook club email list.
Held at Veteran's Memorial Park on Summer Street (Rain location: Storytime Room at the library)
Ages 3 & up.
At Outdoor Storytime you'll get to:
a. Listen to terrific stories in beautiful Memorial Park
b. Do fun outdoor activities
c. Experience the three "B's" - birds, breeze, and books!
Held at Veteran's Memorial Park on Summer Street (Rain location: Storytime Room at the library)
Ages 3 & up.
At Outdoor Storytime you'll get to:
a. Listen to terrific stories in beautiful Memorial Park
b. Do fun outdoor activities
c. Experience the three "B's" - birds, breeze, and books!
This is the August meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. Please contact Sally Thurston (sthurston@minlib.net) for more information.
This month we will be discussing Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge.
Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator Wendy, email wendy.valentine@post.harvard.edu
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
This is the August meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. Please contact Sally Thurston (sthurston@minlib.net) for more information.
This month we will be discussing Libertie by Kaitlyn Greenidge.
Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator Wendy, email wendy.valentine@post.harvard.edu
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
Spice kits for September are now available! September's spice is TBD.
Spice kits for September are now available! September's spice is TBD.
Knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
Knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
Representative Kate Hogan will hold in-person office hours for constituents from the towns of Bolton, Hudson, Maynard and Stow. Office hours are for individuals seeking one-on-one meetings with Rep. Hogan. Office Hours are first come, first served. We appreciate your letting Rep. Hogan's office know that you are attending by calling 617-722-2600 or emailing Kate.Hogan@Mahouse.gov.
Representative Kate Hogan will hold in-person office hours for constituents from the towns of Bolton, Hudson, Maynard and Stow. Office hours are for individuals seeking one-on-one meetings with Rep. Hogan. Office Hours are first come, first served. We appreciate your letting Rep. Hogan's office know that you are attending by calling 617-722-2600 or emailing Kate.Hogan@Mahouse.gov.
A Latina Heritage Author Panel with Isabel Cañas, Romina Garber, Priscilla Oliveras, and Caridad Piñeiro
Authors Isabel Cañas, Romina Garber, Priscilla Oliveras, and Caridad Piñeiro will talk about their journeys to becoming published authors, keeping in mind their diverse Latinx backgrounds. Whether they were born in the US or elsewhere, their heritage has influenced their writing, characters, publishing journey, and fan base.
From paranormal fantasy to speculative fiction to contemporary romance, these authors span the gamut of fiction. It's sure to be a fascinating conversation!
Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
A Latina Heritage Author Panel with Isabel Cañas, Romina Garber, Priscilla Oliveras, and Caridad Piñeiro
Authors Isabel Cañas, Romina Garber, Priscilla Oliveras, and Caridad Piñeiro will talk about their journeys to becoming published authors, keeping in mind their diverse Latinx backgrounds. Whether they were born in the US or elsewhere, their heritage has influenced their writing, characters, publishing journey, and fan base.
From paranormal fantasy to speculative fiction to contemporary romance, these authors span the gamut of fiction. It's sure to be a fascinating conversation!
Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.
Join Investigative Journalist Joshua Prager for a talk on his deeply researched book, The Family Roe: An American Story. With abortion rights poised to fall, The Family Roe, which was named a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize, offers extraordinary insight into the Supreme Court’s most divisive case and its plaintiff, Norma McCorvey.
The Family Roe is an engrossing family saga that confronts a half-century of propaganda and myth. Prager spent years with Norma; discovered her personal papers, a previously unseen trove; and witnessed her final moments. He also found the unknown Roe baby, Shelley Thornton, whose conception occasioned the lawsuit. Prager’s profile of Thornton for the Atlantic, adapted from the book, made worldwide front-page news. Hailed by critics on both sides of the debate, Prager’s astonishing book helps us to look with honest eyes at the five decades of struggle that brought us to where we are today.
Joshua Prager has written for the Atlantic, Vanity Fair, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. A former Nieman Fellow at Harvard, he is the author of The Echoing Green, a Washington Post Best Book of the Year.
We are delighted to welcome Tiziana Dearing, host of Radio Boston, as our moderator.
Register for this virtual program here.
Presented by the Newton Free Library and the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, and co-sponsored by 26 Massachusetts libraries.
Join Investigative Journalist Joshua Prager for a talk on his deeply researched book, The Family Roe: An American Story. With abortion rights poised to fall, The Family Roe, which was named a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize, offers extraordinary insight into the Supreme Court’s most divisive case and its plaintiff, Norma McCorvey.
The Family Roe is an engrossing family saga that confronts a half-century of propaganda and myth. Prager spent years with Norma; discovered her personal papers, a previously unseen trove; and witnessed her final moments. He also found the unknown Roe baby, Shelley Thornton, whose conception occasioned the lawsuit. Prager’s profile of Thornton for the Atlantic, adapted from the book, made worldwide front-page news. Hailed by critics on both sides of the debate, Prager’s astonishing book helps us to look with honest eyes at the five decades of struggle that brought us to where we are today.
Joshua Prager has written for the Atlantic, Vanity Fair, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. A former Nieman Fellow at Harvard, he is the author of The Echoing Green, a Washington Post Best Book of the Year.
We are delighted to welcome Tiziana Dearing, host of Radio Boston, as our moderator.
Register for this virtual program here.
Presented by the Newton Free Library and the Morrill Memorial Library in Norwood, and co-sponsored by 26 Massachusetts libraries.
Want to make the most out of your GMail account? See why GMail is the most popular e-mail service on the web and learn a variety of tips and tricks to become an expert user!
(While not mandatory, feel free to bring a laptop to follow along with.)
Want to make the most out of your GMail account? See why GMail is the most popular e-mail service on the web and learn a variety of tips and tricks to become an expert user!
(While not mandatory, feel free to bring a laptop to follow along with.)
Knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
Knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
September Spice Club--spice TBD
In person
September Spice Club--spice TBD
In person
September Cookbook Club, cookbook TBD
September Cookbook Club, cookbook TBD
This is the September meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. Please contact Sally Thurston (sthurston@minlib.net) for more information.
This month we will be discussing Thank You, Mr. Nixon by Gish Jen. The MetroWest Readers' Fest will be hosting Gish Jen on Thursday. October 6. Click here for details.
Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator Wendy, email wendy.valentine@post.harvard.edu
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
This is the September meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. Please contact Sally Thurston (sthurston@minlib.net) for more information.
This month we will be discussing Thank You, Mr. Nixon by Gish Jen. The MetroWest Readers' Fest will be hosting Gish Jen on Thursday. October 6. Click here for details.
Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator Wendy, email wendy.valentine@post.harvard.edu
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
Debut author Morgan Talty will talk about his book, Night of the Living Rez, a collection of 12 interconnected stories set on the Penobscot Nation in Maine. “This is a collection where … everything small is connected to something bigger, something powerful. And in revealing those connections, Talty forms a rich and vast picture of what it is to be alive, with stunning clarity, empathy and unwavering honesty.” -New York Times
Night of the Living Rez has been named Best Book of the Summer by the New York Times, TIME, The Boston Globe, Daily Beast, Esquire, Cosmopolitan and WBUR and received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly.
Register here for this virtual event.
This webinar is brought to you by the Newton Free Library, the Belmont Public Library, the Ashland Public Library and the Maynard Public Library.
Debut author Morgan Talty will talk about his book, Night of the Living Rez, a collection of 12 interconnected stories set on the Penobscot Nation in Maine. “This is a collection where … everything small is connected to something bigger, something powerful. And in revealing those connections, Talty forms a rich and vast picture of what it is to be alive, with stunning clarity, empathy and unwavering honesty.” -New York Times
Night of the Living Rez has been named Best Book of the Summer by the New York Times, TIME, The Boston Globe, Daily Beast, Esquire, Cosmopolitan and WBUR and received starred reviews from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly.
Register here for this virtual event.
This webinar is brought to you by the Newton Free Library, the Belmont Public Library, the Ashland Public Library and the Maynard Public Library.
Exhibit of watercolors and drawings by Joyce McJilton Dwyer
Roosevelt Room
Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5:00-7:00pm
Image: "Slanted Light" by Joyce McJilton Dwyer
Exhibit of watercolors and drawings by Joyce McJilton Dwyer
Roosevelt Room
Reception: Thursday, October 6, 5:00-7:00pm
Image: "Slanted Light" by Joyce McJilton Dwyer
The Friends of the LIbrary will be holding their biggest sale of the year as part of MaynardFest! There will be thousands of books, DVDs and CDs for all ages.
The sale continues on Sunday from 12-3.
The Friends of the LIbrary will be holding their biggest sale of the year as part of MaynardFest! There will be thousands of books, DVDs and CDs for all ages.
The sale continues on Sunday from 12-3.
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details and registration coming soon
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details and registration coming soon
Knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
Knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
MetroWest Reader's Fest event with Gish Jen, speaking about her latest book Thank You, Mr. Nixon
Location TBD, in-person and virtual
In collaboration with the Wayland Free Public Library and the Goodnow Library
MetroWest Reader's Fest event with Gish Jen, speaking about her latest book Thank You, Mr. Nixon
Location TBD, in-person and virtual
In collaboration with the Wayland Free Public Library and the Goodnow Library
Never forget an appointment again! Get yourself organized and synced with this 1 hour workshop. Join us as we learn how to create, maintain, and share an online calendar using one of Google’s most useful tools!
Note: Please have a Google account already set up before attending. If possible, you are encouraged to bring a laptop to follow along.
Never forget an appointment again! Get yourself organized and synced with this 1 hour workshop. Join us as we learn how to create, maintain, and share an online calendar using one of Google’s most useful tools!
Note: Please have a Google account already set up before attending. If possible, you are encouraged to bring a laptop to follow along.
Jeremy D'Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He's the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society's podcast, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses.
Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Registration required for this virtual event. Registration link coming soon.
Jeremy D'Entremont is the president and historian of the American Lighthouse Foundation, historian for the U.S. Lighthouse Society, and the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history. He's the producer and host of the U.S. Lighthouse Society's podcast, Light Hearted. He has appeared on the popular Ghost Hunters TV show, as well as Haunted Lighthouses of America on the Travel Channel. He has also appeared on the History Channel, Public Television, and National Public Radio speaking about lighthouses.
Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library. Registration required for this virtual event. Registration link coming soon.
Knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
Knitting, spinning, crocheting, quilting, mending -- all are welcome!
This is the October meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. Please contact Sally Thurston (sthurston@minlib.net) for more information.
This month we will be discussing Fox & I: An Uncommon Friendship by Catherine Raven.
Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator Wendy, email wendy.valentine@post.harvard.edu
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
This is the October meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. Please contact Sally Thurston (sthurston@minlib.net) for more information.
This month we will be discussing Fox & I: An Uncommon Friendship by Catherine Raven.
Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator Wendy, email wendy.valentine@post.harvard.edu
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
Please click here to register for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpf-6hrDkvGdLFXZg_-Jn-gqy9CabkYBRz
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With most colleges continuing their test-optional policies as well as increasing their virtual outreach to high school students, many schools had record numbers of applicants. Record high numbers of applications result in record low acceptance rates which is what most popular colleges and universities experienced this past admissions cycle.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.
We will also discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and a way to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
Please click here to register for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpf-6hrDkvGdLFXZg_-Jn-gqy9CabkYBRz
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
The recent college admissions cycle was the most competitive to date. With most colleges continuing their test-optional policies as well as increasing their virtual outreach to high school students, many schools had record numbers of applicants. Record high numbers of applications result in record low acceptance rates which is what most popular colleges and universities experienced this past admissions cycle.
We will discuss current college admissions trends, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.
We will also discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for personal growth and a way to showcase a student’s character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student’s character and how the student has been able to give back and help others. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
Join author and master gardener Thomas Mickey as he discusses his latest book All about Flowers: James Vick’s Nineteenth-Century Seed Company.
Nineteenth century seed company owner James Vick (1818-1882) believed in being fair and honest with his customers. That ethical stance inspired his communication methods with his customers at a time when business owners thought ‘hype’ was essential.
Vick had been an editor and writer before his seed business. He wrote his catalog and monthly magazine with words inspired with what would most help his customers.
The new book All about Flowers: James Vick’s Nineteenth-Century Seed Company illustrates how this nineteenth century seed company influenced both gardeners and the kind of garden that became essential, the Victorian flower garden.
The second half of the nineteenth century made possible a media-driven garden which included what the garden should look like, where it should be in the home landscape, and what plants ought to be in it. The seed catalogs, garden magazines, and horticultural papers of the day suggested the plant varieties and indicated where to plant them in the garden.
James Vick’s story has not been told yet. He is known in his hometown Rochester, New York but he played a key role in gardens everywhere in nineteenth century America, whether of the wealthy, the middle class, the working class, or the city dweller. Vick inspired gardeners everywhere with his own passion for gardening with flowers and his desire to spread the love of floriculture
Vick published yearly seed catalogs and a popular monthly garden magazine. He systematized the seed business: growing seeds, drying them, packaging them, and shipping them around the country, well before both Sears and Montgomery Ward sent out their first catalog.
The eighteenth-century gardens of England included flowers that became popular in the nineteenth century Victorian garden as well. Vick sold many of the same flowers. They continue to be essential in today’s flower garden. The list includes garden favorites like the geranium, nasturtium, lobelia, dahlia, morning glory, and hollyhock. They are among the Victorian flowers that remain our favorites.
With Maynard Community Gardeners
Join author and master gardener Thomas Mickey as he discusses his latest book All about Flowers: James Vick’s Nineteenth-Century Seed Company.
Nineteenth century seed company owner James Vick (1818-1882) believed in being fair and honest with his customers. That ethical stance inspired his communication methods with his customers at a time when business owners thought ‘hype’ was essential.
Vick had been an editor and writer before his seed business. He wrote his catalog and monthly magazine with words inspired with what would most help his customers.
The new book All about Flowers: James Vick’s Nineteenth-Century Seed Company illustrates how this nineteenth century seed company influenced both gardeners and the kind of garden that became essential, the Victorian flower garden.
The second half of the nineteenth century made possible a media-driven garden which included what the garden should look like, where it should be in the home landscape, and what plants ought to be in it. The seed catalogs, garden magazines, and horticultural papers of the day suggested the plant varieties and indicated where to plant them in the garden.
James Vick’s story has not been told yet. He is known in his hometown Rochester, New York but he played a key role in gardens everywhere in nineteenth century America, whether of the wealthy, the middle class, the working class, or the city dweller. Vick inspired gardeners everywhere with his own passion for gardening with flowers and his desire to spread the love of floriculture
Vick published yearly seed catalogs and a popular monthly garden magazine. He systematized the seed business: growing seeds, drying them, packaging them, and shipping them around the country, well before both Sears and Montgomery Ward sent out their first catalog.
The eighteenth-century gardens of England included flowers that became popular in the nineteenth century Victorian garden as well. Vick sold many of the same flowers. They continue to be essential in today’s flower garden. The list includes garden favorites like the geranium, nasturtium, lobelia, dahlia, morning glory, and hollyhock. They are among the Victorian flowers that remain our favorites.
With Maynard Community Gardeners
Join presenter (and Maynard resident) Sue Motulsky as she takes us on an armchair journey through Belgium and Holland in the springtime. We will hear about--and see photos of--the Keukenhof tulip gardens, windmills at Kinderdijk, canals in Belgium and the Netherlands, Flemish and Dutch Art, and more!
Photo credit: Keukenhof
Join presenter (and Maynard resident) Sue Motulsky as she takes us on an armchair journey through Belgium and Holland in the springtime. We will hear about--and see photos of--the Keukenhof tulip gardens, windmills at Kinderdijk, canals in Belgium and the Netherlands, Flemish and Dutch Art, and more!
Photo credit: Keukenhof
Looking to sell your old couch, baseball card collection, or clear out your basement of antiques? Craigslist can help! Learn the ins and outs of the Web’s most prominent classifieds listing site with this 1 hour workshop!
Looking to sell your old couch, baseball card collection, or clear out your basement of antiques? Craigslist can help! Learn the ins and outs of the Web’s most prominent classifieds listing site with this 1 hour workshop!
This is the November meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. Please contact Sally Thurston (sthurston@minlib.net) for more information.
This month we will be discussing Once Night Falls by Roland Merullo.
Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator Wendy, email wendy.valentine@post.harvard.edu
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
This is the November meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. Please contact Sally Thurston (sthurston@minlib.net) for more information.
This month we will be discussing Once Night Falls by Roland Merullo.
Meetings last under an hour and a half, although at times they spill over enthusiastically. Any reader who enjoys reading with a questioning mind, entertaining diverse perspectives, and sharing their thoughts is welcome to join us for one or many Book Mill meetings. To contact our facilitator Wendy, email wendy.valentine@post.harvard.edu
Books are available to borrow at the Circulation Desk.
Learn how to create, store, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more on Google’s free adaptation of Microsoft Office.
Note: Please have a Google account already set up before attending. If possible, you are encouraged to bring a laptop to follow along.
Learn how to create, store, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more on Google’s free adaptation of Microsoft Office.
Note: Please have a Google account already set up before attending. If possible, you are encouraged to bring a laptop to follow along.
