Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum presents: When Animals Attack: A Brief Guide the Destruction of Humanity by Our Furry Friends a presentation by New York Times Bestseller author, Grady Hendrix!

Grady Hendrix is the bestselling author of The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, My Best Friend's Exorcist, and We Sold Our Souls. His upcoming novel, The Final Girl Support Group, will be available July 13th! He's compiled his encyclopedic knowledge of 70s and 80s horror paperbacks into the compendium, Paperbacks From Hell. 

Join him for a horrifying and hilarious look at the darker side of our furry friends!

On Monday, June 21st at 10am, Plymouth Public Library staff members Kate and Shane will be facilitating an informal virtual discussion to talk about books! Members of the public are invited to join any of our monthly conversations to talk to fellow readers about books they’re currently reading or looking forward to reading. Come with your morning coffee or tea and a list of your top book titles of the moment. If you have an interest in any of the book titles we discuss during the program, you can send a follow-up email to plref@ocln.org and staff will happily reserve the books for you. 

Please register in advance and a Zoom link will be sent prior to the program.

Join us for an episode of Family Challenge Trivia! The Trivia Brothers have managed to squeeze the same zany, light-hearted trivia fun into a package small enough to fit on your computer screen! Teams can be comprised of individual or multiple players.  Recommended team size is 3-6 players. Two devices will be needed in order to enjoy the optimal experience ( one to join Zoom meeting and one to play the game) . Zoom link will be sent day of the program. 

For families with children of all ages!  Only one person from team needs to register.

Join us on the Library Lawn for an hour of animal education!

Animal Adventures is an exotic animal rescue, founded by Ed and Brenda Laquidara in 1997, but they began this journey long before that. Ed, has been working with exotics since his youth and over the years and experience, gained his PhD in Zoology and is one of the world's most sought after herpetologists. Brenda owned a pet store in Medford, MA for many years with her sister Robin. Together, Ed and Brenda formed Animal Adventures. The mission is to give a home to unwanted and unable to be cared for animals while educating the public about these animals.

Positive Techniques = Happy Dogs & Happy People.

Learn the behavioral science behind why dogs do what they do and how to modify their behavior using pet friendly techniques. There will also be a demostration with a dog! 

Join us on the front lawn for a children's lawn concert with Tom Jam Puppet Band! This interactive performance will include the band's unique combination of original songs, masterful shadow puppetry, storytelling and just plain old good fun. For families with children of all ages.

Join us on the Library Lawn for an hour of animal education!

Animal Adventures is an exotic animal rescue, founded by Ed and Brenda Laquidara in 1997, but they began this journey long before that. Ed, has been working with exotics since his youth and over the years and experience, gained his PhD in Zoology and is one of the world's most sought after herpetologists. Brenda owned a pet store in Medford, MA for many years with her sister Robin. Together, Ed and Brenda formed Animal Adventures. The mission is to give a home to unwanted and unable to be cared for animals while educating the public about these animals.

Positive Techniques = Happy Dogs & Happy People.

Learn the behavioral science behind why dogs do what they do and how to modify their behavior using pet friendly techniques. There will also be a demostration with a dog! 

Join us on the Lawn for the rock and roll band out of New Jersey, Larry Stevens Band.  Fehlow Room is inclement weather.

Join us on the front lawn for a special presentation of live birds by Wingmasters. These birds are nonreleasable rescue birds from species that are native to New England.  For families with children of all ages.  No registration required

This event has been developed with a donation from the Jen Kane Scholarship and Charitable Trust which provides scholarships, endowments and donations to charitable foundations in memory of Jen Kane, a Plymouth native who lost her life in the World Trade Center on September 11th. Children who attend will recieve a free book related to American history or culture. 

Join us on the Lawn for the Seniors Lawn concert with returning bluegrass and folk group, Cold Chocolate.  They will perform their original tunes along with a few familar favorites. 

Join us for a concert on the front lawn from Rockabye Beats featuring original and contemporary music the whole family will enjoy! This unique interactive musical experience includes Spanish language songs, freestyle dance,instrument "show and tell," music jams, a live guitar performance, and more.  Geared toward children ages 6 and under. No registration required.

Join us on the Lawn for the Teens and Tweens Lawn concert.