Events
For the month of May amazing works produced by Frank Wyman are on display in the Meeting Hall Gallery. Mr. Wyman's work spans a lifetime as an artist. He has included pieces done with wood, wood mosaic and clocks, some with architectural design. His paintings range from more traditional paintings of nature and the oceanside, to abstracts from within. Mediums used include pen and ink, acrylics, and oils. There is definitely something for everyone to enjoy! Feel free to put the lights on in the Main Gallery if they are off. We just ask that you turn them off again when you leave. Thank you. Please schedule your 20min ($20) or 50min ($45) appointment in advance by calling the senior center at 978-597-1710. Please specify chair or table massage. Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Fitness class with Judith Lindstedt. $7.00 session drop in fee. Paid in advance: $20.00 for 4 weeks/ $35.00 for 8 Weeks. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Hand and Foot is a card game related to Canasta, in which each player is dealt two sets of cards - the hand, which is played first, and the foot, which is played when the hand has been used up. The most usual version is for four players in partnership. There are numerous variations of this game and we'll set the sometimes varying rules based on who participates. Drop in. No charge. Guided meditation is a lovely and supportive way to relax, release anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and breathe more fully. Our lives are filled with distractions. Spending devoted time centering into our heart awareness is a path of self-care. Please arrive at 11, we will begin prompty (no latecomers please). There will be time for questions and conversation at the end. Instructor: Deborah Evans Hogan. No charge. Drop in. Lunch program sponsored by the Townsend Council on Aging and Montachusett Opportunity Council. Donation: $3.00 Please sign up in advance. Join us Tuesdays in May for a watercolor class with Linda. Cost $30.00. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to reserve your spot. Exercise via video program. Just drop in. No charge. Stories, crafts, and activities with Jana Harrison Group will not meet if school is canceled or delayed for the North Middlesex Regional School District Sponsored by a grant from the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care Join us each Wednesday in May for a watercolor class with Linda. Cost $30.00. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to reserve your spot. Join us for Women’s Conversation group to discuss rotating topics of well-being, aging, personal history, current events, and anything else the group desires. Creating our own discussions of impact on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 11am. Lunch program sponsored by the Townsend Council on Aging and Montachusett Opportunity Council. Donation: $3.00 Please sign up in advance. Join friends to work independently on your own project. No charge. Just drop in. Eleven regular games at $.10 per card. One coverall at $.25 a card. 4 card maximum play. Just drop in. Do you collect Pokemon cards? Come trade with other collectors! Club will meet monthly, join anytime! Hang out with other Pokemon fans, and have fun! Ages 6 and up - please register The documentary film, Written Off, is based on the journals of a young man who struggled with opioid addiction - starting with prescription drugs and ending with a heroin overdose. Matt Edwards was the Bridget Jones of addiction - instead of cigarettes, drinks and pounds he chronicled every hit, milligram and his constant struggle to stop. Submitted by Molly Hermann, Director/Co-Producer/Writer Written Off Join us on the hillside at sunset for a facilitated drum circle. Connect with the landscape, mother earth and the ancient wisdom of rhythm while building and celebrating community. Native American, African and assorted drums and percussion will be provided. You can bring your own instrument, too. No prior drumming experience needed. Facilitated by Monique Morimoto and Stephen Whitney, cofounders of SoulWorks Rhythm® (www.soulworksrhythm.com), whose drumming events inspire joy, beat away stress and celebrate the freedom of self-expression. Cost $13.00 includes the event and transportation T.O.P.S. stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. Join others in their journey towards sustainable weight loss and maintenance. (Source: tops.org) Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Fitness class with Judith Lindstedt. $7.00 session drop in fee. Paid in advance: $20.00 for 4 weeks/ $35.00 for 8 Weeks. Join us Thursdays in May for a watercolor class with Linda. Cost $30.00. Subjects include watercolor and florals. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to reserve your spot. Please sign up in advance. Cost: $3.00 “Songbirds of the Northeast” is a presentation featuring both photographs and recordings of our region’s songbirds. The role of song in these birds' lives as well as their diet, social behavior, and other adaptations for survival are discussed. Participants also learn how to provide attractive habitat for songbirds. Questions and comments are welcome throughout the presentation. No charge. Please call the Senior Center at 978-597-1710 to RSVP. Just drop in. No need to sign up in advance. Gentle yoga with Patsy Brightman. Cost per session $6.00 payable weekly. Just drop in . Book vs Movie Family Style! Read Wonder by R.J. Palacio at home then come to the library May 24th to watch the movie (Rated PG) together. Afterwards, share snacks and discuss both. Monthly meeting. Bring your own quilting project and enjoy time with fellow crafters! No charge. Drop in. Great Kneads Nail & Reflexology offers manicures, pedicures, and reflexology by appointment in the senior center. Please call 978-597-1710 to book an appointment. Exercise via video program. Just drop in. No charge. Line Dancing class with Joyce D'Auguanno. Cost per session: $3.00 . Just drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. More advanced dancing. $5.00 if you take both classes. Just drop in. Meditation for women led by Linda Aspell. No Charge. Just drop in. Soup and Salad, a homemade light lunch by Donna. Donation: $3.00 Let Your Yoga Dance is a fusion of movement, yoga, and dance combined with world music, designed to open the chakras (the body's energy centers). This is a practice for everyone: every body type, ability, and age can participate. Taught by Ann-marie LaBollita. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!! Each class is $5.00 thereafter. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to sign up! Matinee Movie: Last Vegas (2013) Synopsis: Billy (Michael Douglas), Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline) have been best friends since childhood. So when Billy, the group's sworn bachelor, finally proposes to his thirty-something (of course) girlfriend, the four head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop acting their age and relive their glory days. However, upon arriving, the four quickly realize that the decades have transformed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they never imagined. The Rat Pack may have once played the Sands and Cirque du Soleil may now rule the Strip, but it's these four who are taking over Vegas! No charge, but please sign up so we know how much popcorn & pizza we need! Come out and play a game. This group is just getting started, so this is the perfect time to jump in! Perfect for beginning and experienced players. No charge, drop in. Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Fitness class with Judith Lindstedt. $7.00 session drop in fee. Paid in advance: $20.00 for 4 weeks/ $35.00 for 8 Weeks. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Guided meditation is a lovely and supportive way to relax, release anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and breathe more fully. Our lives are filled with distractions. Spending devoted time centering into our heart awareness is a path of self-care. Please arrive at 11, we will begin prompty (no latecomers please). There will be time for questions and conversation at the end. Instructor: Deborah Evans Hogan. No charge. Drop in. Open to all who love to sing. Just drop in. Lunch program sponsored by the Townsend Council on Aging and Montachusett Opportunity Council. Donation: $3.00 Please sign up in advance. Do you love legos?! Come build with our 1,000's of legos, then display your creations in the library! All ages (Please be aware legos are a choking hazard for young children, adult supervision is needed for young children, thanks!) Youth Arts Collaborative is a place for young artists to make, share, and celebrate their work! Learn to use new materials, engage with exciting concepts, and meet other artists during these bi-monthly art sessions. Meeting in the Teen Room!! Exercise via video program. Just drop in. No charge. Stories, crafts, and activities with Jana Harrison Group will not meet if school is canceled or delayed for the North Middlesex Regional School District Sponsored by a grant from the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care Lunch program sponsored by the Townsend Council on Aging and Montachusett Opportunity Council. Donation: $3.00 Please sign up in advance. Join friends to work independently on your own project. No charge. Just drop in. Eleven regular games at $.10 per card. One coverall at $.25 a card. 4 card maximum play. Just drop in. This special edition of afternoon tea will celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, complete with tiaras and treats inspired by the big day! Take your afternoon tea in style (complete with unique china and fancy hats), sipping tea from the Cozy Tea Cart. No charge. Please sign up in advance, so we'll know how many party favors we need. T.O.P.S. stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. Join others in their journey towards sustainable weight loss and maintenance. (Source: tops.org) To gather public input regarding the new Townsend Master Plan. Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Fitness class with Judith Lindstedt. $7.00 session drop in fee. Paid in advance: $20.00 for 4 weeks/ $35.00 for 8 Weeks. Emergencies like extreme weather (fire, flood, etc) or widespread utility problems can necessitate leaving your home quickly, or sheltering in place for several days. Are you ready? Take some of the fear and anxiousness out of emergency situations by having a plan in place. This program will use a series of templates that can be customized to your individual circumstances. No charge, but please RSVP so we know how many handouts we need. Just drop in. No need to sign up in advance. Gentle yoga with Patsy Brightman. Cost per session $6.00 payable weekly. Just drop in . The 33 1/3 Club Ever look back and think about how listening to music was an activity all on its own? Remember scouring over the artwork on the cover of your new vinyl LP and hoping the lyrics were printed on the inner sleeve. Now is your chance to spin some vinyl on the turntable in a group setting and immerse yourself in the music. The 33 1/2 club at the Townsend Public Library will meet and listen to classic LP's. Discussion will focus on, but certainly will not be limited to, the time period, the tracks, the album cover art and the artist. Join in for a listen to this months edition. Join Dave Schuttler, Bradley Sherwood and Ward Clark for an evening of music and conversation! Line Dancing class with Joyce D'Auguanno. Cost per session: $3.00 . Just drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Let Your Yoga Dance is a fusion of movement, yoga, and dance combined with world music, designed to open the chakras (the body's energy centers). This is a practice for everyone: every body type, ability, and age can participate. Taught by Ann-marie LaBollita. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!! Each class is $5.00 thereafter. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to sign up! More information to come..... Open to all who love to sing. Just drop in. Qi Gong fitness with Jeff Cote. Cost: $5.00 per session. Just drop in. This group offers the opportunity for open discussion on healthy eating, exercise, and well-being. A new topic of discussion is introduced each month. New members are always welcome! Drop in. No charge. Rummikub is a tile-based game for two to four players, combines elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. Drop In. No Charge. No Charge. Just drop in. Instruction available. Bring your own knitting project and visit while you work. Drop In. No charge. Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. The loss of a significant other can create difficult interactions within social circles. Learn how to blalnce the new experiences, while maintaining old friendships. No charge; Presented by Karen Campbell, Bereavement Counselor for Nashoba Nursing & Hospice. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Guided meditation is a lovely and supportive way to relax, release anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and breathe more fully. Our lives are filled with distractions. Spending devoted time centering into our heart awareness is a path of self-care. Please arrive at 11, we will begin prompty (no latecomers please). There will be time for questions and conversation at the end. Instructor: Deborah Evans Hogan. No charge. Drop in. Join us for a fun & laughter-filled trivia game. Drop in. No charge. The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall Join Miss Molly for this fun book club! We will read all kinds of books; fantasy, sci-fi, humor, realistic fiction, and historical fiction. Typically ages 11-13 but if you're older or younger that's ok, everyone is welcome! Pages & Pastries -a Young Adult Book Club at the TPL- This month, join us for Mun Mun by Jesse Andrews and Golden Donuts! Pick up your copy anytime this month! Stories, crafts, and activities with Jana Harrison Group will not meet if school is canceled or delayed for the North Middlesex Regional School District Sponsored by a grant from the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care Monthly meeting of the Townsend MH Gallery Committee on the first Wed. of each month. Public is welcome. Join us to work on your own quilting projects. No charge. Just drop in. These classes will teach teens to draw attention to the breath as a tool, to elicit relaxation, focus, and presence. Linking this breath with movement, seated and standing poses will build on strength of muscles and bones, flexibility, and improved posture and balance. Students will learn how to modify poses during bodywork, cultivating body awareness and mindfulness. Each class ends with guided relaxation, with reflection on Acceptance and Gratitude. Drop-ins welcome Instructor Carin Duteau completed her 200 hour Fluid yoga teacher training in May 2016. She teaches private yoga lessons, community yoga classes in Groton, and has taught yoga for the Groton/Dunstable Continuing Ed program. In addition, Carin is a trained instructor for "Bodhi & Mind Yoga" providing one-on-one yoga and meditation practice to women with breast cancer www.bodhiandmindyoga.org Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Gentle yoga with Patsy Brightman. Cost per session $6.00 payable weekly. Just drop in . Come and join us for a fun time visiting and chatting about our light-hearted romance stories - both contemporary and historical. Now meeting every other month. We will be discussing two time travel romantic suspence novels: Killing Time by Linda Howard and Time Enough for Love by Suzanne Brockmann. Hope to see you there. Call up the guys, we’re playing poker! Friendly gambling, but bring your poker face! No charge, drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Come out and play a game. This group is just getting started, so this is the perfect time to jump in! Perfect for beginning and experienced players. No charge, drop in. Please bring donations to the library June 1st-8th Thank you! Open to all who love to sing. Just drop in. Do you have questions about your medicare coverage? Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to schedule an appointment to talk to a certified Medicare consultant. No charge. Qi Gong fitness with Jeff Cote. Cost: $5.00 per session. Just drop in. Rummikub is a tile-based game for two to four players, combines elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. Drop In. No Charge. No Charge. Just drop in. Instruction available. Bring your own knitting project and visit while you work. Drop In. No charge. Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Guided meditation is a lovely and supportive way to relax, release anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and breathe more fully. Our lives are filled with distractions. Spending devoted time centering into our heart awareness is a path of self-care. Please arrive at 11, we will begin prompty (no latecomers please). There will be time for questions and conversation at the end. Instructor: Deborah Evans Hogan. No charge. Drop in. Research has shown adding certain foods to your diet is just as important cutting back on others. Learn powerful nutrition strategies to help you focus on what you can & should enjoy. The good news is, it’s easier than you think! Learn how to Reduce or even Eliminate certain risk factors. This presentation is offered free of charge by the Montachusett Opportunity Council. Please call the Senior Center at 978-597-1710 to RSVP. This presentation will be offered during lunch. If you would like to eat, please let the Senior Center know ($3 suggested donation). If you have knitting or crochet questions, or just want to spend time creating with others, this is a great group to join! Hosted by crafters with years of experience who love to share their skills! This group meets the second Tuesday of each month. All levels welcome, beginners to experts! Beginning knitters (Ages 10+): bring a pair of short, size 11, straight needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn. Beginning crocheters: bring an H hook and a skein of worsted weight yarn. SOLVE IT! Challenge Night Complete the challenge as a team by using your hands, sharpening your minds, and having fun! More information to come about the specific challenge we'll be SOLVING! Ages 10- 14. Aditional opportunities for older volunteers to get involved: Ask Allie for more information about becoming a leader. The Cactus and Succulent Potting workshop is a three part presentation, demonstration, and hands-on workshop on how to select, design, and assemble a beautiful table-top cactus and succulent container garden! Each participant will receive everything they need to assemble a beautiful container garden to take home at the end of the workshop: Limited to 20 participants – REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Teen - Adult Materials fee of $10 to be paid at the time of the program. Presented by Laurence Magner and Carolyn Iacoviello Members of the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts CSSMA.ORG What IS Public Health??? Join us for this fun and informative discussion, to learn more about how the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health bring valuable health promotion services to our community. Presented by Nashoba Associated Boards of Health. No charge. Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "The Chaperone " by Laura Moriarty Caregivers are welcome to come for respite, and to share their experiences and concerns in a supportive environement. Led by Joy Niemara. Free on-site caregiving is avialable, so caregivers are able to bring their loved one for fun, sae, professional attention. No charge, drop in. These classes will teach teens to draw attention to the breath as a tool, to elicit relaxation, focus, and presence. Linking this breath with movement, seated and standing poses will build on strength of muscles and bones, flexibility, and improved posture and balance. Students will learn how to modify poses during bodywork, cultivating body awareness and mindfulness. Each class ends with guided relaxation, with reflection on Acceptance and Gratitude. Drop-ins welcome Instructor Carin Duteau completed her 200 hour Fluid yoga teacher training in May 2016. She teaches private yoga lessons, community yoga classes in Groton, and has taught yoga for the Groton/Dunstable Continuing Ed program. In addition, Carin is a trained instructor for "Bodhi & Mind Yoga" providing one-on-one yoga and meditation practice to women with breast cancer www.bodhiandmindyoga.org Eleven regular games at $.10 per card. One coverall at $.25 a card. 4 card maximum play. Just drop in. Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Learn the essential facts about recognizing and treating the shingles virus. Walgreens Pharmacy will be giving the latest vaccine to those who would like it. No charge, no insurance required. Please call the Senior Center at 978-597-1710 to sign up. Gentle yoga with Patsy Brightman. Cost per session $6.00 payable weekly. Just drop in . Join Dwight Fitch and the geneology group on the second Thursday of every month! Meetings free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to participate no matter where you’re from. Use the library subscriptions to Ancestry.com, HertitageQuest.com and Historic Maps. (Paid for by the TPL Endowment) Brainstorm and get some work done! We have laptops that can be borrowed or bring your own. If you are new to genealogy, Dwight can help you get started. Do you love film?? Each month we watch a varirty of short films and discuss the good, the bad, and the just plain weird. Whats New and Improved?? Bonus: WE HAVE SNACKS! Join the Facebook Group for more fun! Who is Ward Clark? He is our local film buff! He has a permanent movie display in the library called "Ward's Picks". He uses his own rating system to recommend movies! Line Dancing class with Joyce D'Auguanno. Cost per session: $3.00 . Just drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Let Your Yoga Dance is a fusion of movement, yoga, and dance combined with world music, designed to open the chakras (the body's energy centers). This is a practice for everyone: every body type, ability, and age can participate. Taught by Ann-marie LaBollita. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!! Each class is $5.00 thereafter. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to sign up! Call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to schedule your appointment Open to all who love to sing. Just drop in. Qi Gong fitness with Jeff Cote. Cost: $5.00 per session. Just drop in. Rummikub is a tile-based game for two to four players, combines elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. Drop In. No Charge. No Charge. Just drop in. Instruction available. Bring your own knitting project and visit while you work. Drop In. No charge. Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Guided meditation is a lovely and supportive way to relax, release anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and breathe more fully. Our lives are filled with distractions. Spending devoted time centering into our heart awareness is a path of self-care. Please arrive at 11, we will begin prompty (no latecomers please). There will be time for questions and conversation at the end. Instructor: Deborah Evans Hogan. No charge. Drop in. Join us for a fun & laughter-filled trivia game. Drop in. No charge. Get your hearing screened and ask basic questions about your hearing aids The Townsend Police Department will be cooking up hamburgers and hot dogs for you, your friends, and neighbors! This is an annual event, not to be missed!! A surprise theme will add to this afternoon of food, fun, and games. No charge. Please call the Senior Center at 978-597-1710 to sign up! Take your afternoon tea in style (complete with unique china and fancy hats), sipping tea from the Cozy Tea Cart. No charge. Please sign up in advance, so we'll know how many party favors we need. These classes will teach teens to draw attention to the breath as a tool, to elicit relaxation, focus, and presence. Linking this breath with movement, seated and standing poses will build on strength of muscles and bones, flexibility, and improved posture and balance. Students will learn how to modify poses during bodywork, cultivating body awareness and mindfulness. Each class ends with guided relaxation, with reflection on Acceptance and Gratitude. Drop-ins welcome Instructor Carin Duteau completed her 200 hour Fluid yoga teacher training in May 2016. She teaches private yoga lessons, community yoga classes in Groton, and has taught yoga for the Groton/Dunstable Continuing Ed program. In addition, Carin is a trained instructor for "Bodhi & Mind Yoga" providing one-on-one yoga and meditation practice to women with breast cancer www.bodhiandmindyoga.org Kick off Summer Reading with free ice cream from Cherry Hill Too! Please register - All ages - Registration will open May 15th The sale of a loved one's home can be an emotionally charged and logistically complex undertaking. This panel discussion will focus on managing the home sale/transfer from legal, real estate, and estate sale perspectives so you can feel confident about the process. Panel participants include Beasley & Ferber Law Firm, Squanicook Realty, and Travelers Antiques & Estate Sales. No charge, but please RSVP by calling the Senior Center at 978-597-1710. This month this group will meet in the Library Break Room. This is a book club for people who love to read everything and anything! Each month we will read a unique or quirky book.... Anything goes! This month's selection will be : Cruel Beautiful World by Caroline Leavitt Stop by the library and pick up a copy! Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Gentle yoga with Patsy Brightman. Cost per session $6.00 payable weekly. Just drop in . Come explore basic science skills with Miss Karen! Each month we will explore different themes using skills such as prediction, observation and measuring among others. The registration will open one month prior to each session and registration is required. Ages 4 to 8 Limit 10 children This Month: Beach Science-why is it easier to float in the ocean? and other fun beach inspired experiments. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library! Fiber Frenzy Knitting, crochet, spinning, and more... Sue Luongo will be there to teach people spindle spinning. She will also making and offering spindles that can be bought for a small materials fee. John King can teach you to spin on a spinning wheel. The library has one to loan! ALL AGES! One and all are welcome to be a part of this diverse group. Whether you need a place to work, are just starting out or if you need help with something, this is the group for you. Line Dancing class with Joyce D'Auguanno. Cost per session: $3.00 . Just drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Let Your Yoga Dance is a fusion of movement, yoga, and dance combined with world music, designed to open the chakras (the body's energy centers). This is a practice for everyone: every body type, ability, and age can participate. Taught by Ann-marie LaBollita. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!! Each class is $5.00 thereafter. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to sign up! Come out and play a game. This group is just getting started, so this is the perfect time to jump in! Perfect for beginning and experienced players. No charge, drop in. Come read to our gentle furry friend Benjamin Franklin! Each child will be assigned a 10 to 15 minute time slot when they arrive. Bring a book from home or choose one before your turn. Registration Required. Open to all who love to sing. Just drop in. Qi Gong fitness with Jeff Cote. Cost: $5.00 per session. Just drop in. Rummikub is a tile-based game for two to four players, combines elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. Drop In. No Charge. No Charge. Just drop in. Instruction available. Bring your own knitting project and visit while you work. Drop In. No charge. Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Guided meditation is a lovely and supportive way to relax, release anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and breathe more fully. Our lives are filled with distractions. Spending devoted time centering into our heart awareness is a path of self-care. Please arrive at 11, we will begin prompty (no latecomers please). There will be time for questions and conversation at the end. Instructor: Deborah Evans Hogan. No charge. Drop in. Summer of Crafts: Join Allie in the Teen Room for a series of DIY crafts to beautify, organize, and decorate your room. This session: More information coming soon! Do you love legos?! Come build with our 1,000's of legos, then display your creations in the library! All ages (Please be aware legos are a choking hazard for young children, adult supervision is needed for young children, thanks!) Switch it up this summer! With the Teen Room's new Nintendo Switch! Drop in wednesday afternoons to play games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Do you collect Pokemon cards? Come trade with other collectors! Club will meet monthly, join anytime! Hang out with other Pokemon fans, and have fun! Ages 6 and up - please register These classes will teach teens to draw attention to the breath as a tool, to elicit relaxation, focus, and presence. Linking this breath with movement, seated and standing poses will build on strength of muscles and bones, flexibility, and improved posture and balance. Students will learn how to modify poses during bodywork, cultivating body awareness and mindfulness. Each class ends with guided relaxation, with reflection on Acceptance and Gratitude. Instructor Carin Duteau completed her 200 hour Fluid yoga teacher training in May 2016. She teaches private yoga lessons, community yoga classes in Groton, and has taught yoga for the Groton/Dunstable Continuing Ed program. In addition, Carin is a trained instructor for "Bodhi & Mind Yoga" providing one-on-one yoga and meditation practice to women with breast cancer www.bodhiandmindyoga.org This Summer... Explore perilous dungeons, defeat menacing monsters and wield powerful magics at the Townsend Library! With experienced Dungeon Master Paul Garafola as your guide, learn to play the classic tabletop role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. No previous experience required! Ages 12+. Markus and Leslie will be at the Townsend Library to teach you how to create a copy of one of their original canvas paintings. You don't need to have any experience with art at all! Registration is required. Space is limited. There will be a $12 material fee to be paid at the time of the event. You must register online at www.townsendlibrary.org Sponsored by The Friends of the Library Meet up at the Senior Center and head outside to walk and talk. Route will be determined by those who attend each day. No cost, drop in. Gentle yoga with Patsy Brightman. Cost per session $6.00 payable weekly. Just drop in . The 33 1/3 Club Ever look back and think about how listening to music was an activity all on its own? Remember scouring over the artwork on the cover of your new vinyl LP and hoping the lyrics were printed on the inner sleeve. Now is your chance to spin some vinyl on the turntable in a group setting and immerse yourself in the music. The 33 1/2 club at the Townsend Public Library will meet and listen to classic LP's. Discussion will focus on, but certainly will not be limited to, the time period, the tracks, the album cover art and the artist. Join in for a listen to this months edition. Join Dave Schuttler, Bradley Sherwood and Ward Clark for an evening of music and conversation! Line Dancing class with Joyce D'Auguanno. Cost per session: $3.00 . Just drop in. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks! Great for building fine motor and pre-literacy skills. Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Let Your Yoga Dance is a fusion of movement, yoga, and dance combined with world music, designed to open the chakras (the body's energy centers). This is a practice for everyone: every body type, ability, and age can participate. Taught by Ann-marie LaBollita. FIRST CLASS IS FREE!! Each class is $5.00 thereafter. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to sign up! Come Make Festive Crafts to celebrate Independence Day! We'll make bubble wands, ribbon wands, and confetti launchers. Ages 4 to 10 Limit 15 children. Registration Required. Switch it up this summer! With the Teen Room's new Nintendo Switch! Drop in wednesday afternoons to play games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Once you can boil water, you can make pasta, rice, and cook vegetables to create exciting recipes you'll love! Chef Liz will take the class step-by-step through 1 pasta dish and 1 rice dish everyone can make at home with confidence and success. Come to learn the basics with Liz! Pages & Pastries -a Young Adult Book Club at the TPL- More information on the title (and the pastry!) for this session coming soon! Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. You'll be amazed by what bubbles can do! All ages Please Register (Registration will open May 15) Funded by the Townsend Public Library Endowment, Inc. If you have knitting or crochet questions, or just want to spend time creating with others, this is a great group to join! Hosted by crafters with years of experience who love to share their skills! This group meets the second Tuesday of each month. All levels welcome, beginners to experts! Beginning knitters (Ages 10+): bring a pair of short, size 11, straight needles and a skein of worsted weight yarn. Beginning crocheters: bring an H hook and a skein of worsted weight yarn. Do you love legos?! Come build with our 1,000's of legos, then display your creations in the library! All ages (Please be aware legos are a choking hazard for young children, adult supervision is needed for young children, thanks!) Monthly meeting of the Townsend MH Gallery Committee on the first Wed. of each month. Public is welcome. ** Due to July 4th being the first Wednesday ** Calling All Explorers! How do your jumping skills compare to a grasshopper’s? Where does water flow in your neighborhood? Have you seen a plant growing in an unusual place? How does it survive? Come and find out with PLUM LANDING! Plum is an adorable purple alien from the planet Blorb—and the star of the PBS KIDS series PLUM LANDING. She wants YOU to help her explore nature in your city or town so she can report back to her planet! You’ll get outside, get moving, and get exploring the nature that exists around you. Join us for lots of fun, hands-on activities, games, and more … and learn about your world! Spending time outdoors can help kids and families feel happier and healthier— and the outdoors is a great place to learn about science. So join us for this program, and explore science in action as you move and have fun! Ages 6-9 Register for each session individually. (Registration for all sessions will open May 15) Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "The Hillbilly Elegy " by J.D Vance Switch it up this summer! With the Teen Room's new Nintendo Switch! Drop in wednesday afternoons to play games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. These classes will teach teens to draw attention to the breath as a tool, to elicit relaxation, focus, and presence. Linking this breath with movement, seated and standing poses will build on strength of muscles and bones, flexibility, and improved posture and balance. Students will learn how to modify poses during bodywork, cultivating body awareness and mindfulness. Each class ends with guided relaxation, with reflection on Acceptance and Gratitude. Instructor Carin Duteau completed her 200 hour Fluid yoga teacher training in May 2016. She teaches private yoga lessons, community yoga classes in Groton, and has taught yoga for the Groton/Dunstable Continuing Ed program. In addition, Carin is a trained instructor for "Bodhi & Mind Yoga" providing one-on-one yoga and meditation practice to women with breast cancer www.bodhiandmindyoga.org Please register Cara Brindisi has been performing as a solo guitarist and singer since 2010 after completing her studies at Berklee College of Music. Originally from Central Mass, Cara received the award for Best Female Vocalist (2017) and Best Solo Acoustic Act for the 2014 Worcester Music Awards, the same year she released her first EP Album, 'Until Tomorrow'. In 2016 Cara co-founded Women of Worcester Productions an event production company dedicated to promoting female musicians in Worcester county. Come make Fidget Slime with Miss Karen at the Library! Limit 15 children Ages 6-12 Come read to our gentle furry friend Benjamin Franklin! Each child will be assigned a 10 to 15 minute time slot when they arrive. Bring a book from home or choose one before your turn. Registration Required. Do you love film?? Each month we watch a varirty of short films and discuss the good, the bad, and the just plain weird. Whats New and Improved?? Bonus: WE HAVE SNACKS! Join the Facebook Group for more fun! Who is Ward Clark? He is our local film buff! He has a permanent movie display in the library called "Ward's Picks". He uses his own rating system to recommend movies! Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Summer of Crafts: Join Allie in the Teen Room for a series of DIY crafts to beautify, organize, and decorate your room. This session: More information coming soon! Who would have thought you could make an entire show out of yo-yos? This husband and wife duo bring back that nostalgic toy, reminding you of old favorite tricks such as Walk the Dog and Rock the Baby, then amazing you with new and bizarre tricks, such as Boingy-Boingy and The Human Rollercoaster. All ages - Registration will open May 15th Grow it your way using paper, paint, ink, embellishments and shapes to create a maintenance free garden that can bloom on your wall for years. Be prepared to explore color in this workshop to make your garden really blossom! Each participant will leave with an 8x10 ready for framing and displaying. There is a $10 materials fee to be paid on the night of the class. Ages 16+ Registration is required. Calling All Explorers! How do your jumping skills compare to a grasshopper’s? Where does water flow in your neighborhood? Have you seen a plant growing in an unusual place? How does it survive? Come and find out with PLUM LANDING! Plum is an adorable purple alien from the planet Blorb—and the star of the PBS KIDS series PLUM LANDING. She wants YOU to help her explore nature in your city or town so she can report back to her planet! You’ll get outside, get moving, and get exploring the nature that exists around you. Join us for lots of fun, hands-on activities, games, and more … and learn about your world! Spending time outdoors can help kids and families feel happier and healthier— and the outdoors is a great place to learn about science. So join us for this program, and explore science in action as you move and have fun! Ages 6-9 Register for each session individually. (Registration for all sessions will open May 15) Switch it up this summer! With the Teen Room's new Nintendo Switch! Drop in wednesday afternoons to play games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. These classes will teach teens to draw attention to the breath as a tool, to elicit relaxation, focus, and presence. Linking this breath with movement, seated and standing poses will build on strength of muscles and bones, flexibility, and improved posture and balance. Students will learn how to modify poses during bodywork, cultivating body awareness and mindfulness. Each class ends with guided relaxation, with reflection on Acceptance and Gratitude. Instructor Carin Duteau completed her 200 hour Fluid yoga teacher training in May 2016. She teaches private yoga lessons, community yoga classes in Groton, and has taught yoga for the Groton/Dunstable Continuing Ed program. In addition, Carin is a trained instructor for "Bodhi & Mind Yoga" providing one-on-one yoga and meditation practice to women with breast cancer www.bodhiandmindyoga.org Join us for a fun all ages bingo night! ~Please register - Space is limited~ Funded by the Friends of the Townsend Library This is a book club for people who love to read everything and anything! Each month we will read a unique or quirky book.... Anything goes! This month's selection will be : All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai Stop by the library and pick up a copy! Sponsored by the Friends of the Townsend Library Come explore basic science skills with Miss Karen! Each month we will explore different themes using skills such as prediction, observation and measuring among others. Ages 4 to 8 Limit 10 children This Month:What is Sound? Explore waves, vibrations and how sound travels. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library! Fiber Frenzy Knitting, crochet, spinning, and more... Sue Luongo will be there to teach people spindle spinning. She will also making and offering spindles that can be bought for a small materials fee. John King can teach you to spin on a spinning wheel. The library has one to loan! ALL AGES! One and all are welcome to be a part of this diverse group. Whether you need a place to work, are just starting out or if you need help with something, this is the group for you. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. SOLVE IT! Challenge Night Complete the challenge as a team by using your hands, sharpening your minds, and having fun! More information to come about the specific challenge we'll be SOLVING! Ages 10- 14. Your animals will have a blast sleeping over at the library! Drop off today (Wednesday July 25th) between 10am and 8pm and pick up tomorrow (Thursday July 26) between 10 and 8. We will post lots of pictures of our adventures on Facebook and our website - follow along with the fun! One animal per child, please. Calling All Explorers! How do your jumping skills compare to a grasshopper’s? Where does water flow in your neighborhood? Have you seen a plant growing in an unusual place? How does it survive? Come and find out with PLUM LANDING! Plum is an adorable purple alien from the planet Blorb—and the star of the PBS KIDS series PLUM LANDING. She wants YOU to help her explore nature in your city or town so she can report back to her planet! You’ll get outside, get moving, and get exploring the nature that exists around you. Join us for lots of fun, hands-on activities, games, and more … and learn about your world! Spending time outdoors can help kids and families feel happier and healthier— and the outdoors is a great place to learn about science. So join us for this program, and explore science in action as you move and have fun! Ages 6-9 Register for each session individually. (Registration for all sessions will open May 15) Switch it up this summer! With the Teen Room's new Nintendo Switch! Drop in wednesday afternoons to play games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. DIY Teen Slime Party! Love slime? Learn to make your own fluffy, glittery, instagram-worthy slime and your own mixing videos at this summer-slime event! @2pm in the Teen Room. Materials provided, Ages: 12+ Do you collect Pokemon cards? Come trade with other collectors! Club will meet monthly, join anytime! Hang out with other Pokemon fans, and have fun! Ages 6 and up - please register These classes will teach teens to draw attention to the breath as a tool, to elicit relaxation, focus, and presence. Linking this breath with movement, seated and standing poses will build on strength of muscles and bones, flexibility, and improved posture and balance. Students will learn how to modify poses during bodywork, cultivating body awareness and mindfulness. Each class ends with guided relaxation, with reflection on Acceptance and Gratitude. Instructor Carin Duteau completed her 200 hour Fluid yoga teacher training in May 2016. She teaches private yoga lessons, community yoga classes in Groton, and has taught yoga for the Groton/Dunstable Continuing Ed program. In addition, Carin is a trained instructor for "Bodhi & Mind Yoga" providing one-on-one yoga and meditation practice to women with breast cancer www.bodhiandmindyoga.org Markus and Leslie will be at the Townsend Library to teach you how to create a copy of one of their original canvas paintings. You don't need to have any experience with art at all! Registration is required. Space is limited. There will be a $12 material fee to be paid at the time of the event. You must register online at www.townsendlibrary.org Sponsored by The Friends of the Library Up to 60 children going into 1st-6th grade (sorry, this program is not sitable for younger children) Registration is required and prompt arrival is appreciated Book vs. Movie Family Style! Read A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle at home then come to the Library July 26th to watch the movie (Rated PG) together. Afterwards, share snacks and discuss both. The 33 1/3 Club Ever look back and think about how listening to music was an activity all on its own? Remember scouring over the artwork on the cover of your new vinyl LP and hoping the lyrics were printed on the inner sleeve. Now is your chance to spin some vinyl on the turntable in a group setting and immerse yourself in the music. The 33 1/2 club at the Townsend Public Library will meet and listen to classic LP's. Discussion will focus on, but certainly will not be limited to, the time period, the tracks, the album cover art and the artist. Join in for a listen to this months edition. Join Dave Schuttler, Bradley Sherwood and Ward Clark for an evening of music and conversation! Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under. Teddy Town is Back! Teddy Town is a unique interactive experience that lets you choose, stuff, fluff, and love your own one-of-a-kind special stuffed animal friend! $10 per animal (cash or check) Outfits and accessories will be available for an additional $10 Registration is Required at www.townsendlibrary.org 3 time slots available: 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm Teddy Town is Back! Teddy Town is a unique interactive experience that lets you choose, stuff, fluff, and love your own one-of-a-kind special stuffed animal friend! $10 per animal (cash or check) Outfits and accessories will be available for an additional $10 Registration is Required at www.townsendlibrary.org 3 time slots available: 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm Teddy Town is Back! Teddy Town is a unique interactive experience that lets you choose, stuff, fluff, and love your own one-of-a-kind special stuffed animal friend! $10 per animal (cash or check) Outfits and accessories will be available for an additional $10 Registration is Required at www.townsendlibrary.org 3 time slots available: 11:00 am, 11:30 am, and 12:00 pm Summer of Crafts: Join Allie in the Teen Room for a series of DIY crafts to beautify, organize, and decorate your room. This session: More information coming soon! Ukulele Duo Serves Up Choice Tunes Freshly Scrambled The Ukulele Scramble are Richard Perlmutter and Robin Hoffman. They sing and play rare, obscure and underperformed songs from the past 500 years; especially works from the Renaissance, and Parlor and Art Songs from the 19th Century. They update, revise and rewrite lyrics for many of these songs, often humorously, and perform them on ukuleles and other small stringed instruments. The group is based in Western Massachusetts. Amherst, MA- The duo of Robin Hoffman and Richard Perlmutter, based in Western MA, sing and play ukuleles. Their new act, called The Ukulele Scramble is funny, entertaining, and masterful. It also starts with a repertoire that's unusual for ukulele players - classical music. Robin and Richard love Beethoven, Bach and Mozart, as well as Renaissance music, and art and parlor songs. But as the name of their group implies, they don't exactly play it straight. The music they play is "scrambled." They pluck a piece by Beethoven like it's bluegrass, fingerpick a work by Mendelssohn like a folk song, and play an art song by composer Amy Beach like 50's pop. Many of their songs have new or updated lyrics by Richard, who is a 4x GRAMMY Nominee - earned for his witty lyrics set to classical music in his series of Beethoven's Wig albums. Ukulele Scramble songs are served up in a harmonious, humorous, and happy-go-lucky style that these two veterans bring to the stage. Both Robin and Richard have had long careers in the performing arts. Individually they have performed at the Hollywood Bowl, Metropolitan Opera, Kennedy Center, Grammy Museum and Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Before her current career as a ukulele player and instructor at Greenfield Community College, Robin was a professional ballet dancer with The Joffrey Ballet, and Metropolitan Opera. Richard has toured throughout North America with Beethoven's Wig, and plays classical piano, guitar, and mandolin. He has also produced music for GRAMMY AWARD winner Nickel Creek, and GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Winners Tom Paxton and Ella Jenkins. While the Ukulele Scramble just started performing in the summer of 2017, Robin and Richard have been playing together for over three years. Along with singer and uke player Marlene Wong, they founded The Well Tempered Ukes, which specialized in Renaissance and Art Music. The group built a strong following playing throughout New England and New York at festivals, libraries and arts centers. When Marlene departed to pursue her passion for singing classical repertoire, Robin and Richard started scrambling and the Ukulele Scramble was born. Looking to the future, Robin and Richard are lining up performances and have begun planning their first album. With so much music to scramble this ukulele duo has a recipe for success! More information to come ....... Brand new prairie tales from the make-believe town of Bucket Gulch. Western themed fun with Jacqui the Jackalope along with cowpokes Coleman and Reg. The show is sure to get the audience hootin’ and hollerin’ with new original songs and silliness and a Tall Texas Tale or two! Featured stories include: The Cow Who Wouldn’t MOO! – A tale of two cowpokes Coleman and Reg, and their stubborn cow. Coleman wants to be a champion wrangler. Reg wants to move to California (He’s heard the streets are paved with gold), and their cow doesn’t want to do anything, especially moo! Tall Texas Tales – Miss Jacqui shares a couple tales that her grandmother told to her when she was just a little Jackalope, including The Biscuits That Covered Bucket Gulch – about a crafty stranger who has the recipe for the world’s best biscuit, or does he? The show includes a visit to a possible vein of gold with Unka Unka the caveman. Does he strike it rich, or is someone playing a trick on him? Plus more silly western themed fun! For children ages 3-10 and their families. Run-time approximately 30 minutes. Registration is required and will open May 15th Switch it up this summer! With the Teen Room's new Nintendo Switch! Drop in wednesday afternoons to play games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. These classes will teach teens to draw attention to the breath as a tool, to elicit relaxation, focus, and presence. Linking this breath with movement, seated and standing poses will build on strength of muscles and bones, flexibility, and improved posture and balance. Students will learn how to modify poses during bodywork, cultivating body awareness and mindfulness. Each class ends with guided relaxation, with reflection on Acceptance and Gratitude. Instructor Carin Duteau completed her 200 hour Fluid yoga teacher training in May 2016. She teaches private yoga lessons, community yoga classes in Groton, and has taught yoga for the Groton/Dunstable Continuing Ed program. In addition, Carin is a trained instructor for "Bodhi & Mind Yoga" providing one-on-one yoga and meditation practice to women with breast cancer www.bodhiandmindyoga.org Come make "Butter Slime" with Miss Karen! Limit 15 children Ages 6-12 Pages & Pastries -a Young Adult Book Club at the TPL- More information on the title (and the pastry!) for this session coming soon! Come and join us for a fun time visiting and chatting about our light-hearted romance stories - both contemporary and historical. Now meeting every other month. We will be discussing the "In the Garden" trilogy} by Nora Roberts: ["Blue Dahlia", "Black Rose", and "Red Lily". Hope to see you there. Join Miss Karen for stories then play with blocks and sensory toys! If the weather is nice we may have storytime outside during the summer Parents must remain with their children throughout the program. No registration Required! Ages 3 and under.
Written Off is to addiction what the movie Philadelphia was to AIDS - it examines the secret life of a user, challenging stigma and shame.
Written Off was financed in part by a successful Kickstarter campaign and has gone on to win three Best Documentary awards on the festival circuit.
Here’s what you can expect:
• Each member has a private weigh-in before the meeting.
• Meeting starts with members sharing challenges, successes, or goals (if they want).
• There’s a brief program. TOPS gives each chapter engaging, professionally prepared programs covering a variety of health and wellness topics.
• Awards go to weekly or monthly best losers, contest winners, and members who’ve reached goal!
• When needed, there’s a quick business meeting before the closing.
• Meeting closes with a thought for the week or other inspirational activity.
Cost: $32.00 per year plus $2.00 weekly dues.
Join anytime.
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Here’s what you can expect:
• Each member has a private weigh-in before the meeting.
• Meeting starts with members sharing challenges, successes, or goals (if they want).
• There’s a brief program. TOPS gives each chapter engaging, professionally prepared programs covering a variety of health and wellness topics.
• Awards go to weekly or monthly best losers, contest winners, and members who’ve reached goal!
• When needed, there’s a quick business meeting before the closing.
• Meeting closes with a thought for the week or other inspirational activity.
Cost: $32.00 per year plus $2.00 weekly dues.
Join anytime.
Teenagers should dress comfortably, and bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat. Yoga blocks will be provided.
No class on July 4.
Zachary Taylor by John S. D Eisenhower
Friends of the Townsend Library Book Sale!
Fantastic deals on thousands of books!
Get here early, we sell out fast!
Local Author Fair
Meet and support local writers!
There will be fiction, non-fiction, children's, teen, and adult books available for purchase and signing.
These authors will be attending Friday and Saturday:
Richard & Mary Ellen Letarte
Al Struthers
Joe Simoneau
Nancy Fillip
William May
Attention Crafty Folks!
The Friends of the Library are hosting a used craft supply sale!
We are looking for donations of good quality crafting goodies such as:
Friends of the Townsend Library Book Sale!
Fantastic deals on thousands of books!
Get here early, we sell out fast!
Local Author Fair
Meet and support local writers!
There will be fiction, non-fiction, children's, teen, and adult books available for purchase and signing.
These authors will be attending Friday and Saturday:
Richard & Mary Ellen Letarte
Al Struthers
Joe Simoneau
Nancy Fillip
William May
These Authors will be attending on Saturday ONLY
Phil Soletsky
E.E. Holmes
Nathan DiPerri
Kathy Salanitro
Jennifer Morris
? What are the right choices?
? Why are they effective?
? How can I make them work?
Teenagers should dress comfortably, and bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat. Yoga blocks will be provided.
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Townsend Library
Open to the public - All are welcome!
Teenagers should dress comfortably, and bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat. Yoga blocks will be provided.
No class on July 4.
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Make Your Dream Room a Reality!
Teenagers should dress comfortably, and bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat. Yoga blocks will be provided.
No class on July 4.
Drop-ins welcome
Kids Cook: Pizza!
Join Chef Meg in creating a delicious and versatile meal from scratch.
You will learn to mix and make pizza dough, add toppings, and bake it!
Once the work is done we will sample our pizzas!
Ages 8 and up. Registration required. 10 participants maximum.
This week's movie:
Bring your lunch and have an indoor picnic while watching a movie!
All ages - no registration required - children must be supervised
Dinner and a Movie:
You bring your dinner - we show the movie!
Tonight we will be showing Marvel's Black Panther (PG-13; 2h 14min)
Great dinner ideas: pick up a pizza on the way to the library, bring sandwiches from home, treat yourself to Chinese, or bring snacks!
Don't forget to bring blankets and pillows to get comfy!
Teenagers should dress comfortably, and bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat. Yoga blocks will be provided.
No class on July 4.
Drop-ins welcome
Relax and enjoy music for all ages!
Cara presents a range of favorite songs. Everything from the Beatles, to Taylor Swift, and some of her own compositions too!
This week's movie:
Bring your lunch and have an indoor picnic while watching a movie!
All ages - no registration required - children must be supervised
A four part creative writing class for ages 10-15
Registration will open May 15th
Make Your Dream Room a Reality!
Yo-yos attached to bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10-foot strings, and multiple yo-yos looping while hula hooping and unicycling are just some of their finely tuned feats. High skill and deft timing to swingin' music coupled with high energy and sarcastic humor make the Yo-Yo People a favorite for every age.
As seen on David Letterman, they hold 4 Guinness World Records, a 2008 Yo-Yo World Champion title, and have performed in 26 countries!
Teenagers should dress comfortably, and bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat. Yoga blocks will be provided.
No class on July 4.
Drop-ins welcome
Make Your Own Tie-Dye Shirt!
Bring your own white tee-shirt (washed and dried) and learn how to
tie it and dye it for fantastic results!
Ages 6+ Registration required
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
The Music of Star Wars:
A Celebration of John Williams' Film Scores
Often called a “space opera”, one aspect of the Star Wars films that helped make them such a pop culture phenomenon was composer John Williams' iconic music.
This 60-minute multimedia presentation showcases music from all eight episodes.
This week's movie:
Bring your lunch and have an indoor picnic while watching a movie!
All ages - no registration required - children must be supervised
A four part creative writing class for ages 10-15
Registration will open May 15th
It's back!!!
Comic-Con Fan-Fest...
Bigger and Better!!!
Fun for everyone! Games, food, prizes, comic book artists, video game truck, cosplay contest, and so much more!!!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Townsend Library
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this 60-minute multimedia presentation (part history and part musical analysis) spanning the full 1960's:
beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, continuing through Beatlemania, and concluding with Abbey Road.
The program will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Teenagers should dress comfortably, and bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat. Yoga blocks will be provided.
No class on July 4.
Drop-ins welcome
Whalemobile!
Have you ever heard a whale song? Have you wondered how these animals use music to communicate?
Learn about whale songs and much more in this hands-on presentation and activity.
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This week's movie:
Bring your lunch and have an indoor picnic while watching a movie!
All ages - no registration required - children must be supervised
A four part creative writing class for ages 10-15
Registration will open May 15th
Make Your Dream Room a Reality!
Cool off and have fun making yummy ice cream!
Weather permitting, we will be outside.
Please bring winter gloves to keep your hands warm while you handle the ice!
Ages 9+
Limited to 10 children per session - Registration required
Teenagers should dress comfortably, and bring a water bottle and their own yoga mat. Yoga blocks will be provided.
No class on July 4.
Drop-ins welcome
Remember the Rocky Horror Picture Show? This will be similar, but without toast throwing!
We will watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13, 2 hours 16 minutes)
During the movie there will be cues to do different things like: wave your lightsaber (glowstick), repeat "may the Force be with you," boo the villain, and lots more!
Be silly! Have fun! There will be snacks!
Please register!
Millard Fillmore by Paul Finkelman
This week's movie:
Bring your lunch and have an indoor picnic while watching a movie!
All ages - no registration required - children must be supervised
