Tunnel Time! For ages 2 - 4. A variety of colorful nylon tunnels will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor (large muscle) skills, and a relaxed setting to interact with other little ones. Is excellent for building social skills and learning about taking turns.
Stop in anytime from 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Tunnel Time! For ages 2 - 4. A variety of colorful nylon tunnels will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor (large muscle) skills, and a relaxed setting to interact with other little ones. Is excellent for building social skills and learning about taking turns.
Stop in anytime from 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Are you interested in tracing your family's history? Are you working on your genealogy and want to meet up with others who are working on their family trees? Then come to the Thayer Public Library Genealogy Club! All are welcome from novice to expert.
This month, on Saturday, January 25th at 10:00 AM in Logan Auditorium, genealogist Mike Brophy will be joining us to talk about Genealogy Myths and Legends. This lecture explains and debunks some of the popular fiction about Genealogy and Family History. Subjects covered include: You can do your whole family history on the internet; The Courthouse burned down and destroyed all the records; I am descended from an Indian; Our name was changed at Ellis Island; Plymouth Plantation myth and reality; All records that you find are accurate and reliable; If my grammie said it was true, it must be true ! You can do your whole family history by using the records of the LDS church. Well researched proof will be presented to explain these myths.
Michael Brophy is a nationally known, professional genealogical researcher, heir search specialist, and lecturer who has been featured on the TV series Who Do You Think You Are? and the Irish TV series Dead Money, a genealogy show about heir searchers. He has conducted research for Ancestry.com. and several historical authors. His genealogy education includes eight certificates from the Institute of Genealogy and Historic Research (IGHR) and certificates in Private Investigation and Advanced Forensic Genealogy from Boston University.
Registration is requested, but not required. Register online through the link below, in person at the Reference Desk, or over the phone at 781-848-0405, ext. 4417.
Are you interested in tracing your family's history? Are you working on your genealogy and want to meet up with others who are working on their family trees? Then come to the Thayer Public Library Genealogy Club! All are welcome from novice to expert.
This month, on Saturday, January 25th at 10:00 AM in Logan Auditorium, genealogist Mike Brophy will be joining us to talk about Genealogy Myths and Legends. This lecture explains and debunks some of the popular fiction about Genealogy and Family History. Subjects covered include: You can do your whole family history on the internet; The Courthouse burned down and destroyed all the records; I am descended from an Indian; Our name was changed at Ellis Island; Plymouth Plantation myth and reality; All records that you find are accurate and reliable; If my grammie said it was true, it must be true ! You can do your whole family history by using the records of the LDS church. Well researched proof will be presented to explain these myths.
Michael Brophy is a nationally known, professional genealogical researcher, heir search specialist, and lecturer who has been featured on the TV series Who Do You Think You Are? and the Irish TV series Dead Money, a genealogy show about heir searchers. He has conducted research for Ancestry.com. and several historical authors. His genealogy education includes eight certificates from the Institute of Genealogy and Historic Research (IGHR) and certificates in Private Investigation and Advanced Forensic Genealogy from Boston University.
Registration is requested, but not required. Register online through the link below, in person at the Reference Desk, or over the phone at 781-848-0405, ext. 4417.
This event has been canceled.
This event has been canceled.
Winter Storytimes start today for Children ages 2 & 3. They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes start today for Children ages 2 & 3. They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes start today for Children ages 2 & 3. They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes start today for Children ages 2 & 3. They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
World Thinking Day Prep (Troop 8204)
World Thinking Day Prep (Troop 8204)
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
This month's book is: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson.
In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life.
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.
This month's book is: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson.
In this epic, beautifully written masterwork, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life.
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.
Winter Book Babies has started, for Infants through 12 months, and their caregivers and siblings. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs. Meet other little ones and their caregivers. It's 20 minutes of gentle fun. Start a love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
We've started a separate Toddler Storytime for 13 - 24 months on Tuesdays at 10 am, right after Book Babies. Bring your little one to the time that works best for you!
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Book Babies has started, for Infants through 12 months, and their caregivers and siblings. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs. Meet other little ones and their caregivers. It's 20 minutes of gentle fun. Start a love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
We've started a separate Toddler Storytime for 13 - 24 months on Tuesdays at 10 am, right after Book Babies. Bring your little one to the time that works best for you!
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Toddler Storytime Series has started. For toddlers 13 months - 24 months, and their siblings, on Tuesday mornings at 10:00. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, songs and do some movement. Then they can enjoy informal playtime on the floor, so they can meet and interact with other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Toddler Storytime Series has started. For toddlers 13 months - 24 months, and their siblings, on Tuesday mornings at 10:00. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, songs and do some movement. Then they can enjoy informal playtime on the floor, so they can meet and interact with other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. NEW TIME: 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. NEW TIME: 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
You Have It Made by Ellie Krieger is this month’s main selection. The alternate selection is Weeknight Wonders by Ellie Krieger. Borrow a copy of either selection (not both, please!) from the library and make a dish from it to share at the meeting. (No need to double the recipe.)
Cookbooks will be available from the Circulation Desk one month ahead. Please return the book if you won’t be able to join us, so someone else can borrow it. Register here (through the library calendar) or by phone or email (see contact info below) in order to receive an email reminder about the meeting. Don't forget to let Laurie know what recipe you’ll be trying!
The Good Taste Cookbook Club is a bi-monthly book club, sponsored by the Thayer Public Library. The group meets September through May, and takes the summer months off.
You Have It Made by Ellie Krieger is this month’s main selection. The alternate selection is Weeknight Wonders by Ellie Krieger. Borrow a copy of either selection (not both, please!) from the library and make a dish from it to share at the meeting. (No need to double the recipe.)
Cookbooks will be available from the Circulation Desk one month ahead. Please return the book if you won’t be able to join us, so someone else can borrow it. Register here (through the library calendar) or by phone or email (see contact info below) in order to receive an email reminder about the meeting. Don't forget to let Laurie know what recipe you’ll be trying!
The Good Taste Cookbook Club is a bi-monthly book club, sponsored by the Thayer Public Library. The group meets September through May, and takes the summer months off.
Winter Storytime Series for ages 3 - 5 has started, at 10:00 am. Cathie will present a little longer stories, and craft, than the storytimes for the younger group.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytime Series for ages 3 - 5 has started, at 10:00 am. Cathie will present a little longer stories, and craft, than the storytimes for the younger group.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
You're invited to our fun book club event! Wednesday, January 29th - 2:30-3:10pm - East Middle School, Library Media Room - "Magic Misfits" by Neil Patrick Harris
Please join us for books, snacks, and a fun book chat! Don't have the book? Stop by the Thayer Public Library and ask for the middle school book club pick!
Question? Please email Teen Librarian Christina at cdufour@braintreema.gov or Middle School Librarian Deb Vose at dvose@braintreeschools.org
And make sure to register so we know how many snacks to bring!
Please note, this collaborative program will be held at East Middle School NOT Thayer Public Library and is meant for grades 6-8.
You're invited to our fun book club event! Wednesday, January 29th - 2:30-3:10pm - East Middle School, Library Media Room - "Magic Misfits" by Neil Patrick Harris
Please join us for books, snacks, and a fun book chat! Don't have the book? Stop by the Thayer Public Library and ask for the middle school book club pick!
Question? Please email Teen Librarian Christina at cdufour@braintreema.gov or Middle School Librarian Deb Vose at dvose@braintreeschools.org
And make sure to register so we know how many snacks to bring!
Please note, this collaborative program will be held at East Middle School NOT Thayer Public Library and is meant for grades 6-8.
Sunrise Blue Hills Launch Party will be a time of watching documentaries and meeting new people to bring into the movement of cliate justice.
Sunrise Blue Hills Launch Party will be a time of watching documentaries and meeting new people to bring into the movement of cliate justice.
LEGO & Magna-tiles Friendly Competition for ages 5 up. We'll announce a word or phrase, as the theme to guide the creations. At 4:30, everyone gets to look around and vote for the winner. Children may also choose to just build what they want, and not be part of the competition. All creativity and ideas are great! Held in the Children's Room.
No sign-up needed.
LEGO & Magna-tiles Friendly Competition for ages 5 up. We'll announce a word or phrase, as the theme to guide the creations. At 4:30, everyone gets to look around and vote for the winner. Children may also choose to just build what they want, and not be part of the competition. All creativity and ideas are great! Held in the Children's Room.
No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Discover how to use an Ozobot robot and then compete with your team to make the fastest track!
Registration Required. Program for grades 6-12.
Discover how to use an Ozobot robot and then compete with your team to make the fastest track!
Registration Required. Program for grades 6-12.
Winter Storytimes for Children ages 2 & 3. They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes for Children ages 2 & 3. They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes for Children ages 2 & 3. They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes for Children ages 2 & 3. They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement General Meeting
Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement General Meeting
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Winter Book Babies, for Infants through 12 months, and their caregivers and siblings, on Tuesday mornings. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs. Meet other little ones and their caregivers. It's 20 minutes of gentle fun. Start a love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
We've started a separate Toddler Storytime for 13 - 24 months on Tuesdays at 10 am, right after Book Babies. Bring your little one to the time that works best for you!
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Book Babies, for Infants through 12 months, and their caregivers and siblings, on Tuesday mornings. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs. Meet other little ones and their caregivers. It's 20 minutes of gentle fun. Start a love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
We've started a separate Toddler Storytime for 13 - 24 months on Tuesdays at 10 am, right after Book Babies. Bring your little one to the time that works best for you!
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Toddler Storytime Seriies for toddlers 13 months - 24 months, and their siblings. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, songs and do some movement. Then they can enjoy informal playtime on the floor, so they can meet and interact with other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Toddler Storytime Seriies for toddlers 13 months - 24 months, and their siblings. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, songs and do some movement. Then they can enjoy informal playtime on the floor, so they can meet and interact with other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. NEW TIME: 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. NEW TIME: 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
Train Track Time, for ages 4 - 6. Build a train track with our sets of tracks and bridges, then drive a train along it. There's plenty of trains, and tracks to work on your own, or build with someone else. Held in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Train Track Time, for ages 4 - 6. Build a train track with our sets of tracks and bridges, then drive a train along it. There's plenty of trains, and tracks to work on your own, or build with someone else. Held in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Winter Storytime Series for ages 3 - 5. Cathie will present a little longer stories, and craft than the storytimes for younger kids.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytime Series for ages 3 - 5. Cathie will present a little longer stories, and craft than the storytimes for younger kids.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
You're invited to our fun book club event! Wednesday, February 5th - 2:30-3:10pm - South Middle School, Library Media Room - "Dear Sweet Pea" by Julie Murphy
Please join us for books, snacks, and a fun book chat! Don't have the book? Stop by the Thayer Public Library and ask for the middle school book club pick!
Question? Please email Teen Librarian Christina at cdufour@braintreema.gov or Middle School Librarian Deb Vose at dvose@braintreeschools.org
And make sure to register so we know how many snacks to bring!
Please note, this collaborative program will be held at South Middle School NOT Thayer Public Library and is for grades 6-8 only
You're invited to our fun book club event! Wednesday, February 5th - 2:30-3:10pm - South Middle School, Library Media Room - "Dear Sweet Pea" by Julie Murphy
Please join us for books, snacks, and a fun book chat! Don't have the book? Stop by the Thayer Public Library and ask for the middle school book club pick!
Question? Please email Teen Librarian Christina at cdufour@braintreema.gov or Middle School Librarian Deb Vose at dvose@braintreeschools.org
And make sure to register so we know how many snacks to bring!
Please note, this collaborative program will be held at South Middle School NOT Thayer Public Library and is for grades 6-8 only
Tunnel Time! For ages 2 - 4. A variety of colorful nylon tunnels will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor (large muscle) skills, and a relaxed setting to interact with other little ones. Is excellent for building social skills and learning about taking turns.
Stop in anytime from 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Tunnel Time! For ages 2 - 4. A variety of colorful nylon tunnels will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor (large muscle) skills, and a relaxed setting to interact with other little ones. Is excellent for building social skills and learning about taking turns.
Stop in anytime from 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Saturday Storytime with Cathie. Open to little ones through age 5.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Saturday Storytime with Cathie. Open to little ones through age 5.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Meet others who love to write! Share tips of the trade, and get/give encouragement and support to other area writers. The Saturday Morning Writers Group meets monthly to talk about works in progress and the writing and publishing process. Reading from work is optional. Please register in advance to receive an automatic email reminder of the meeting.
Sponsored by the Thayer Public Library, group meetings are facilitated by a librarian.
Meet others who love to write! Share tips of the trade, and get/give encouragement and support to other area writers. The Saturday Morning Writers Group meets monthly to talk about works in progress and the writing and publishing process. Reading from work is optional. Please register in advance to receive an automatic email reminder of the meeting.
Sponsored by the Thayer Public Library, group meetings are facilitated by a librarian.
Winter Storytimes for Children ages 2 & 3. NO Storytime next week as we are closed for President's Day.They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes for Children ages 2 & 3. NO Storytime next week as we are closed for President's Day.They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes for Children ages 2 & 3. NO Storytime next week as we are closed for President's Day.They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytimes for Children ages 2 & 3. NO Storytime next week as we are closed for President's Day.They will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Make a Valentine for one of your favorite books that is here at the library. We'll hide your "Book Valentine" inside the book, as a surprise for the next reader to find! Stop in anytime between 3:45 and 6:45 to create yours. For ages 5 up. Held in the Children's Room.
Make a Valentine for one of your favorite books that is here at the library. We'll hide your "Book Valentine" inside the book, as a surprise for the next reader to find! Stop in anytime between 3:45 and 6:45 to create yours. For ages 5 up. Held in the Children's Room.
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Trivia Night @ the Library! The theme is "Leap Year". Program is geared towards adults, but teens and family teams are welcome. Register here or by calling Laurie at 781-848-0405 x4430. Register a team or get matched with a team when you arrive. We expect the reigning champions will show up to defend their title!
Fun, friendly, low-key competition with small prizes for winning teams. Sponsored by the Friends of Thayer Public Library.
Trivia Night @ the Library! The theme is "Leap Year". Program is geared towards adults, but teens and family teams are welcome. Register here or by calling Laurie at 781-848-0405 x4430. Register a team or get matched with a team when you arrive. We expect the reigning champions will show up to defend their title!
Fun, friendly, low-key competition with small prizes for winning teams. Sponsored by the Friends of Thayer Public Library.
Winter Book Babies, for Infants through 12 months, and their caregivers and siblings. NO storytime next week, as it is School Vacation Week. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs. Meet other little ones and their caregivers. It's 20 minutes of gentle fun. Start a love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
We've started a separate Toddler Storytime for 13 - 24 months on Tuesdays at 10 am, right after Book Babies. Bring your little one to the time that works best for you!
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Book Babies, for Infants through 12 months, and their caregivers and siblings. NO storytime next week, as it is School Vacation Week. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs. Meet other little ones and their caregivers. It's 20 minutes of gentle fun. Start a love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
We've started a separate Toddler Storytime for 13 - 24 months on Tuesdays at 10 am, right after Book Babies. Bring your little one to the time that works best for you!
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Toddler Storytime Seriies for toddlers 13 months - 24 months, and their siblings. NO Storytime next week, as it is School Vacation Week. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, songs and do some movement. Then they can enjoy informal playtime on the floor, so they can meet and interact with other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Toddler Storytime Seriies for toddlers 13 months - 24 months, and their siblings. NO Storytime next week, as it is School Vacation Week. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, songs and do some movement. Then they can enjoy informal playtime on the floor, so they can meet and interact with other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. NEW TIME: 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. NEW TIME: 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
Travelog of member's trips.
Travelog of member's trips.
Tonight's discussion is Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez: Tawawa House in many respects is like any other American resort before the Civil War. Situated in Ohio, this idyllic retreat is particularly nice in the summer when the Southern humidity is too much to bear. The main building, with its luxurious finishes, is loftier than the white cottages that flank it,but then again, the smaller structures are better positioned to catch any breeze that may come off the pond. And they provide more privacy, which best suits the needs of the Southern white men who vacation there every summer with their black, enslaved mistresses. It's their open secret. Lizzie, Reenie, and Sweet are regulars at Tawawa House. They have become friends over the years as they reunite and share developments in their own lives and on their respective plantations. They don't bother too much with questions of freedom, though the resort is situated in free territory-but when truth-telling Mawu comes to the resort and starts talking of running away, things change . . .
All readers are always welcome!
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.
Tonight's discussion is Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez: Tawawa House in many respects is like any other American resort before the Civil War. Situated in Ohio, this idyllic retreat is particularly nice in the summer when the Southern humidity is too much to bear. The main building, with its luxurious finishes, is loftier than the white cottages that flank it,but then again, the smaller structures are better positioned to catch any breeze that may come off the pond. And they provide more privacy, which best suits the needs of the Southern white men who vacation there every summer with their black, enslaved mistresses. It's their open secret. Lizzie, Reenie, and Sweet are regulars at Tawawa House. They have become friends over the years as they reunite and share developments in their own lives and on their respective plantations. They don't bother too much with questions of freedom, though the resort is situated in free territory-but when truth-telling Mawu comes to the resort and starts talking of running away, things change . . .
All readers are always welcome!
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.
Winter Storytime Series for ages 3 - 5. NO Storytime next week as it is School Vacation Week and NO Storytime Feb. 26 at 10:00, but there will be a 6:30 evening one on Feb. 26. Cathie will present a little longer stories, and craft than the storytimes for younger kids.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Winter Storytime Series for ages 3 - 5. NO Storytime next week as it is School Vacation Week and NO Storytime Feb. 26 at 10:00, but there will be a 6:30 evening one on Feb. 26. Cathie will present a little longer stories, and craft than the storytimes for younger kids.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This month's selection is Me Before You by JoJo Moyes. We will be meeting in the Logan Auditorium for a potluck lunch and our annual Book & Movie Discussion. The movie runs for 1 hr., 51 min., so we will start the movie as close to 12:00 as we can, and eat lunch as we watch!
"Me Before You is a love story and a family story, but above all it’s a story of the bravery and sustained effort needed to redirect the path of a life once it’s been pushed off course."
The Brown Bag Book Club usually meets every month on the second Wednesday at noon. Feel free to bring your hot or cold bottled or covered beverages (and lunch or a snack, if desired) and join us in the Reading Room on the Main Level to talk about the monthly selection. Hot and cold beverages and vending machine snacks are also available for purchase in the Friends' Cafe.
Book club books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date and are due back on the day of the discussion. New members are always welcome. Audio and large-print copies are also available; just ask for the type of book you want!
This month's selection is Me Before You by JoJo Moyes. We will be meeting in the Logan Auditorium for a potluck lunch and our annual Book & Movie Discussion. The movie runs for 1 hr., 51 min., so we will start the movie as close to 12:00 as we can, and eat lunch as we watch!
"Me Before You is a love story and a family story, but above all it’s a story of the bravery and sustained effort needed to redirect the path of a life once it’s been pushed off course."
The Brown Bag Book Club usually meets every month on the second Wednesday at noon. Feel free to bring your hot or cold bottled or covered beverages (and lunch or a snack, if desired) and join us in the Reading Room on the Main Level to talk about the monthly selection. Hot and cold beverages and vending machine snacks are also available for purchase in the Friends' Cafe.
Book club books are available at the Circulation Desk one month before the meeting date and are due back on the day of the discussion. New members are always welcome. Audio and large-print copies are also available; just ask for the type of book you want!
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Join us for a showing of a Newly-Released-on-DVD movie each month.
This month our movie is JUDY starring Renee Zellweger: Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans andbegins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.
BBC Films, 1 hour and 58 minutes, Rated PG
The first 100 people will fit in the room.
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library generously support this program by providing the movie licensing.
Join us for a showing of a Newly-Released-on-DVD movie each month.
This month our movie is JUDY starring Renee Zellweger: Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with friends and fans andbegins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.
BBC Films, 1 hour and 58 minutes, Rated PG
The first 100 people will fit in the room.
Movie ratings will vary. This program is primarily intended for adult audiences.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library generously support this program by providing the movie licensing.
Family Yoga with Jennifer Lynn continues through April. Held the third Thursday of the month, except Feb will be on the second Thursday.
Registration required for this popular program. Register by clicking on the "Register" button below, or call Children's Staff: 781 848-0405 x4425.
May bring own mat if prefer, or use a carpet square of the library's or just use the carpeted floor.
Family Yoga with Jennifer Lynn continues through April. Held the third Thursday of the month, except Feb will be on the second Thursday.
Registration required for this popular program. Register by clicking on the "Register" button below, or call Children's Staff: 781 848-0405 x4425.
May bring own mat if prefer, or use a carpet square of the library's or just use the carpeted floor.
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
his program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
Joins us for a repeat showing of last night's Newly-Released-on-DVD program.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library generously support this program by providing the movie licensing.
Joins us for a repeat showing of last night's Newly-Released-on-DVD program.
The Friends of Thayer Public Library generously support this program by providing the movie licensing.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for a dramatic reading of the timeless story of Belle and the Beast, as we welcome "Lumiere". The friendly candlestick will be in costume for the visit . Lumiere will be available for questions and photos after reading the story. For families, children of all ages. Held in the Children's Room.
Lumiere was featured in the Disney movie "Beauty and Beast" , and will be in the upcoming theatre production at local Massasoit Community College. Their stage production of this Disney favorite includes the wonderful Disney songs like "Be Our Guest", and favorite characters Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth and others. The show will take place Sat Feb. 29 - Sun. March 8, on the campus in Brockton. To buy tickets: www. massasoit.edu/boxoffice
Join us for a dramatic reading of the timeless story of Belle and the Beast, as we welcome "Lumiere". The friendly candlestick will be in costume for the visit . Lumiere will be available for questions and photos after reading the story. For families, children of all ages. Held in the Children's Room.
Lumiere was featured in the Disney movie "Beauty and Beast" , and will be in the upcoming theatre production at local Massasoit Community College. Their stage production of this Disney favorite includes the wonderful Disney songs like "Be Our Guest", and favorite characters Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth and others. The show will take place Sat Feb. 29 - Sun. March 8, on the campus in Brockton. To buy tickets: www. massasoit.edu/boxoffice
For teens in grades 6-12. Registration Required
For teens in grades 6-12. Registration Required
Teen-Run Bullet Journaling— Saturday September 14th, October 12th, & November 9th hang out and destress with us at the library as we plan our monthly calendars! Get some ideas about how to plan your own, or borrow ideas from others. Open to beginners and pros alike!
Please bring your own journals, we will supply everything else. If you cannot bring your own journal, blank pages will be provided for you.
This program is organized by Teen Advisory Group volunteers and meets monthly in the Teen Room right after Teen Advisory Group.
Registration is required, drop-ins welcome. Program for grades 6-12
Teen-Run Bullet Journaling— Saturday September 14th, October 12th, & November 9th hang out and destress with us at the library as we plan our monthly calendars! Get some ideas about how to plan your own, or borrow ideas from others. Open to beginners and pros alike!
Please bring your own journals, we will supply everything else. If you cannot bring your own journal, blank pages will be provided for you.
This program is organized by Teen Advisory Group volunteers and meets monthly in the Teen Room right after Teen Advisory Group.
Registration is required, drop-ins welcome. Program for grades 6-12
Closed for Presidents' Day
Closed for Presidents' Day
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Potato Chip Taste Challenge ages 7 up, during School Vacation Week. Vote for your favorite, then find out what brand it is. Then try the "Guess the Flavor" samples, for you to identify what taste the manufacturer put in.
No Registration needed for this free program. Held in Logan Auditorium.
Potato Chip Taste Challenge ages 7 up, during School Vacation Week. Vote for your favorite, then find out what brand it is. Then try the "Guess the Flavor" samples, for you to identify what taste the manufacturer put in.
No Registration needed for this free program. Held in Logan Auditorium.
Tuesday February 18 - Knitting for Volunteer Credit
Wednesday February 19 - Planning Interactive Movies
Friday February 21 - Filming Book Trailers
Tuesday February 18 - Knitting for Volunteer Credit
Wednesday February 19 - Planning Interactive Movies
Friday February 21 - Filming Book Trailers
Create a Disney Puzzle during School Vacation Week. For ages 3 - 6. Choose a picture from our Disney selections, then glue it on paper for the backing. Let it dry a few minutes, while you decorate an envelope to take it home in. Then we'll help you crank it through our huge cutting machine. It will cut your picture up into pieces of a puzzle - amazing! You take this Disney puzzle home to make again and again.. Held in Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Create a Disney Puzzle during School Vacation Week. For ages 3 - 6. Choose a picture from our Disney selections, then glue it on paper for the backing. Let it dry a few minutes, while you decorate an envelope to take it home in. Then we'll help you crank it through our huge cutting machine. It will cut your picture up into pieces of a puzzle - amazing! You take this Disney puzzle home to make again and again.. Held in Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Preparing for Retirement for Active Public School Educators
Preparing for Retirement for Active Public School Educators
See "Abominable", a recently released movie. Three kids discover a Yeti and help him return to his family. This animated movie will be shown on our big screen, with its great sound system. Rated PG, 1 hour 37 min. For families and children of any age. No sign-up needed.
See "Abominable", a recently released movie. Three kids discover a Yeti and help him return to his family. This animated movie will be shown on our big screen, with its great sound system. Rated PG, 1 hour 37 min. For families and children of any age. No sign-up needed.
Tuesday February 18 - Knitting for Volunteer Credit
Wednesday February 19 - Planning Interactive Movies
Friday February 21 - Filming Book Trailers
Tuesday February 18 - Knitting for Volunteer Credit
Wednesday February 19 - Planning Interactive Movies
Friday February 21 - Filming Book Trailers
Make a Craft with Cathie for ages 5 up. Held in Children's Rm.
Make a Craft with Cathie for ages 5 up. Held in Children's Rm.
Want to know how to make homemade pasta? Come learn how with Miss Debbie! All supplies will be provided for you. Recipes too!
Registration Required. Program for grades 6-12 only.
Want to know how to make homemade pasta? Come learn how with Miss Debbie! All supplies will be provided for you. Recipes too!
Registration Required. Program for grades 6-12 only.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Build with LEGO & Magna-tiles, for ages 5 up. Bring your imagination and see what you can make! Held in the "Stained Glass Tower" section of the Children's Room.
No sign-up needed.
Build with LEGO & Magna-tiles, for ages 5 up. Bring your imagination and see what you can make! Held in the "Stained Glass Tower" section of the Children's Room.
No sign-up needed.
Tuesday February 18 - Knitting for Volunteer Credit
Wednesday February 19 - Planning Interactive Movies
Friday February 21 - Filming Book Trailers
Tuesday February 18 - Knitting for Volunteer Credit
Wednesday February 19 - Planning Interactive Movies
Friday February 21 - Filming Book Trailers
Are you interested in tracing your family's history? Are you working on your genealogy and want to meet up with others who are working on their family trees? Then join us at the Thayer Public Library's Genealogy Club! All are welcome from novice to expert. Come learn abut the resources that the library has to offer. We can compare notes and stories a well as help each other with research.
Registration is requested, but not required. Register online through the link below, in person at the Reference Desk, or over the phone at 781-848-0405, ext. 4417.
Are you interested in tracing your family's history? Are you working on your genealogy and want to meet up with others who are working on their family trees? Then join us at the Thayer Public Library's Genealogy Club! All are welcome from novice to expert. Come learn abut the resources that the library has to offer. We can compare notes and stories a well as help each other with research.
Registration is requested, but not required. Register online through the link below, in person at the Reference Desk, or over the phone at 781-848-0405, ext. 4417.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Children are encouraged to wear Pajamas today.
Children ages 2 & 3 will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Children are encouraged to wear Pajamas today.
Children ages 2 & 3 will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Children are encouraged to wear Pajamas today.
Children ages 2 & 3 will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Children are encouraged to wear Pajamas today.
Children ages 2 & 3 will hear stories, sing songs, do some movement and a craft. Siblings are always welcome.Storytime with Elisabeth will be offered on Mondays at 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
This month's book is: We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time by José Andrés.
The true story of how a group of chefs fed hundreds of thousands of hungry Americans after Hurricane Maria and touched the hearts of many more.
Chef José Andrés arrived in Puerto Rico four days after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island. The economy was destroyed and for most people there was no clean water, no food, no power, no gas, and no way to communicate with the outside world.
Andrés addressed the humanitarian crisis the only way he knew how: by feeding people, one hot meal at a time. From serving sancocho with his friend José Enrique at Enrique’s ravaged restaurant in San Juan to eventually cooking 100,000 meals a day at more than a dozen kitchens across the island, Andrés and his team fed hundreds of thousands of people, including with massive paellas made to serve thousands of people alone.. At the same time, they also confronted a crisis with deep roots, as well as the broken and wasteful system that helps keep some of the biggest charities and NGOs in business.
Based on Andrés’s insider’s take as well as on meetings, messages, and conversations he had while in Puerto Rico, We Fed an Island movingly describes how a network of community kitchens activated real change and tells an extraordinary story of hope in the face of disasters both natural and man-made, offering suggestions for how to address a crisis like this in the future.
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.
This month's book is: We Fed an Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time by José Andrés.
The true story of how a group of chefs fed hundreds of thousands of hungry Americans after Hurricane Maria and touched the hearts of many more.
Chef José Andrés arrived in Puerto Rico four days after Hurricane Maria ripped through the island. The economy was destroyed and for most people there was no clean water, no food, no power, no gas, and no way to communicate with the outside world.
Andrés addressed the humanitarian crisis the only way he knew how: by feeding people, one hot meal at a time. From serving sancocho with his friend José Enrique at Enrique’s ravaged restaurant in San Juan to eventually cooking 100,000 meals a day at more than a dozen kitchens across the island, Andrés and his team fed hundreds of thousands of people, including with massive paellas made to serve thousands of people alone.. At the same time, they also confronted a crisis with deep roots, as well as the broken and wasteful system that helps keep some of the biggest charities and NGOs in business.
Based on Andrés’s insider’s take as well as on meetings, messages, and conversations he had while in Puerto Rico, We Fed an Island movingly describes how a network of community kitchens activated real change and tells an extraordinary story of hope in the face of disasters both natural and man-made, offering suggestions for how to address a crisis like this in the future.
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.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Book Babies is for Infants through 12 months, and their caregivers and siblings. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs. Meet other little ones and their caregivers. It's 20 minutes of gentle fun. Start a love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Book Babies is for Infants through 12 months, and their caregivers and siblings. With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, lots of songs. Meet other little ones and their caregivers. It's 20 minutes of gentle fun. Start a love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Toddlers 13 months - 24 months are encouraged to come in PJs today! With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, songs and do some movement. Then they can enjoy informal playtime on the floor, so they can meet and interact with other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Toddlers 13 months - 24 months are encouraged to come in PJs today! With Elisabeth, the little ones will hear some short stories, songs and do some movement. Then they can enjoy informal playtime on the floor, so they can meet and interact with other little ones. Start their love of books and the library early, with this fun program.
Held in the Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. NEW TIME: 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. NEW TIME: 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
You're invited to our fun book club event! Wednesday, February 26th - 2:30-3:10pm - East Middle School, Library Media Room - "Dear Sweet Pea" by Julie Murphy
Please join us for books, snacks, and a fun book chat! Don't have the book? Stop by the Thayer Public Library and ask for the middle school book club pick!
Question? Please email Teen Librarian Christina at cdufour@braintreema.gov or Middle School Librarian Deb Vose at dvose@braintreeschools.org
And make sure to register so we know how many snacks to bring!
Please note, this collaborative program will be held at East Middle School NOT Thayer Public Library and is for grades 6-8 only.
You're invited to our fun book club event! Wednesday, February 26th - 2:30-3:10pm - East Middle School, Library Media Room - "Dear Sweet Pea" by Julie Murphy
Please join us for books, snacks, and a fun book chat! Don't have the book? Stop by the Thayer Public Library and ask for the middle school book club pick!
Question? Please email Teen Librarian Christina at cdufour@braintreema.gov or Middle School Librarian Deb Vose at dvose@braintreeschools.org
And make sure to register so we know how many snacks to bring!
Please note, this collaborative program will be held at East Middle School NOT Thayer Public Library and is for grades 6-8 only.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Tonight's Storytime with Elisabeth, is for little ones through age 5 and will include a craft. Wearing pajamas or bringing a stuffed animal is encouraged!
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This week, we're having Pajama themed Storytimes to highlight our PJ drive to benefit kids served by Mass. Dept for Families and Children. New PJ donations accepted through March 15, of teen and children's sizes. Tonight's Storytime with Elisabeth, is for little ones through age 5 and will include a craft. Wearing pajamas or bringing a stuffed animal is encouraged!
Held in the beautiful Children's Room. No sign-ups needed.
This month's discussion title is Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.
Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents' indiscretion, Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the earliest years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, steal him away. Finally liberated by the end of South Africa's tyrannical white rule, Trevor and his mother set forth on a grand adventure, living openly and freely and embracing the opportunities won by a centuries-long struggle.
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!
This month's discussion title is Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah.
Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents' indiscretion, Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the earliest years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, steal him away. Finally liberated by the end of South Africa's tyrannical white rule, Trevor and his mother set forth on a grand adventure, living openly and freely and embracing the opportunities won by a centuries-long struggle.
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!
Tunnel Time! For ages 2 - 4. A variety of colorful nylon tunnels will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor (large muscle) skills, and a relaxed setting to interact with other little ones. Is excellent for building social skills and learning about taking turns.
Stop in anytime from 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Tunnel Time! For ages 2 - 4. A variety of colorful nylon tunnels will be set out for young ones to crawl through. Tunnel Time for toddlers and preschoolers is an informal happening that provides opportunity for developing gross motor (large muscle) skills, and a relaxed setting to interact with other little ones. Is excellent for building social skills and learning about taking turns.
Stop in anytime from 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join us for Block Play! Blocks and DUPLOs will be set out at this weekly informal Play Time for toddlers and preschoolers to use, create with. Is a good opportunity for them to interact with other little ones, building social skills.
Come by Fridays anytime 10:00 am to noon, in the beautifully renovated Children's Room. No sign-up needed.
Join OneUp Games for a tour through the years of Nintendo gaming consoles. After the brief tour, you get to play with all of the systems. So bring a friend!
This program is for those in grades 6-12.
Join OneUp Games for a tour through the years of Nintendo gaming consoles. After the brief tour, you get to play with all of the systems. So bring a friend!
This program is for those in grades 6-12.
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
*Program will meet in the Teen Room this week
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
*Program will meet in the Teen Room this week
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
You're invited to our fun book club event! Wednesday, March 4th - 2:30-3:10pm - South Middle School, Ms. Proulx's Room - "New Kid" by Jerry Craft
Question? Please email Teen Librarian Christina at cdufour@braintreema.gov or Middle School Librarian Deb Vose at dvose@braintreeschools.org
And make sure to register so we know how many snacks to bring!
Please note, this collaborative program will be held at South Middle School NOT Thayer Public Library and is for grades 6-8 only.
You're invited to our fun book club event! Wednesday, March 4th - 2:30-3:10pm - South Middle School, Ms. Proulx's Room - "New Kid" by Jerry Craft
Question? Please email Teen Librarian Christina at cdufour@braintreema.gov or Middle School Librarian Deb Vose at dvose@braintreeschools.org
And make sure to register so we know how many snacks to bring!
Please note, this collaborative program will be held at South Middle School NOT Thayer Public Library and is for grades 6-8 only.
Financial Planning Seminar
Financial Planning Seminar
Meet others who love to write! Share tips of the trade, and get/give encouragement and support to other area writers. The Saturday Morning Writers Group meets monthly to talk about works in progress and the writing and publishing process. Reading from work is optional. Please register in advance to receive an automatic email reminder of the meeting.
Sponsored by the Thayer Public Library, group meetings are facilitated by a librarian.
Meet others who love to write! Share tips of the trade, and get/give encouragement and support to other area writers. The Saturday Morning Writers Group meets monthly to talk about works in progress and the writing and publishing process. Reading from work is optional. Please register in advance to receive an automatic email reminder of the meeting.
Sponsored by the Thayer Public Library, group meetings are facilitated by a librarian.
This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
This program is sponsored by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UMass Boston. Participants must be pre-registered OLLI members. To register call 617-287-7312 or email ollireg@gmail.com for more information
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
Mondays starting January 6th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Thayer Public Library Reading Room
Want to spend some time knitting? Join us for a relaxing evening. We'll provide some knitting supplies, but knitters should feel welcome to bring their own. You provide the creativity!
Drop-In Program. Program is for ages 16+-Adult
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
If you're a teen in grades 6-12, you might want to stop in to Logan! Bring a friend, bring your snack, and drop by after school to play awesome games with cool people. Combination video games on the Nintendo Switch and a chill space with comfy carpet squares or tables. You can even work on homework or ask another teen there to study with you.
Meets every Tuesday in Logan Auditorium. 2:15-4:15PM
Want a reminder for this program? Click on the Register button to get a reminder email. Registration isn't required for this program, but it helps!
This is a free, educational Taxes in Retirement workshop that is open to the public. For more information please call 844-567-7760.
