Events
Fall Foliage Train & Boat Cruise We’ll depart the Senior Center at 8:00am and board the train in Essex, CT; return to the Senior Center at approximately 4:30pm. Cost is $35.00 per person and includes boat/train ticket, bagged lunch & snacks, and transportation to/from the senior center. Bring your own quilting project and enjoy time with fellow crafters! No charge. Drop in. 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. Call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to schedule your appointment Exercise via video program. Just drop in. No charge. Join us Mondays in October (October 16, 23, 30) for a watercolor class with Linda. Students will have a choice between two paintings: Cluster of apples on a tree branch, or Close-up of autumn leaves. Note: No class on October 2nd or 9th. Cost $22.00. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to reserve your spot. 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. 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. Make a festive fall or Halloween themed floral arrangement for your home! Containers, flowers and oasis provided. Please bring your favorite scissors, or borrow ours. Class will meet October 16 & 23. Cost $20.00. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to register. Meet in the lobby at 9:30am and those present will decide where to walk. Drop in. No charge. 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. The Galloping Gourmets willvisit a new or old favorite restaurant every other Tuesday. In the off week, Meet with fellow Gourmets to write a restaurant review, which will be posted in the Silver Theads senior center newsletter! Meet at the Senior Center to carpool with fellow Gourmets. The only cost is your meal. Lunch program sponsored by the Townsend Council on Aging and Montachusett Opportunity Council. Donation: $3.00 Please sign up in advance. Please schedule your 20 minute appointment in advance. $20.00 Join us for a fun & laughter-filled trivia game. Drop in. No charge. Join us each Tuesday in October (October 3, 17, 24) for a watercolor class with Linda. Students will have a choice between two paintings: Cluster of apples on a tree branch, or Close-up of autumn leaves. Note: No class on October 10th or 31st. Cost $22.00. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to reserve your spot. 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!) 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 October (October 4, 11, 18, 25) for a watercolor class with Linda. Cost $30.00. This month students will choose between two projects: A cluster of apples on a tree branch, OR close-up of fall/autumn leaves. 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. Led by LuAnn Berry of The Settle Shop, this 4 week class will paint a beautiful snow-covered tree scene. All supplies for a canvas painting are included for $25. If you'd like to paint on a wood platter, additional costs apply. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to register. Eleven regular games at $.10 per card. One coverall at $.25 a card. 4 card maximum play. Just drop in. Who: Open to ALL residents ages 6 months and up! No appointment necessary Bring insurance cards/information There will be some High Dose Flu Vaccine available for those aged 65 and older who are interested. The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will be providing flu clinics throughout the district during the month of October. Please check our website for a full clinic listing: www.nashoba.org. For more information, feel free to call the public health nurse, Tamara: 978-772-3335 ext. 340 Who: Open to ALL residents ages 6 months and up! No appointment necessary Bring insurance cards/information There will be some High Dose Flu Vaccine available for those aged 65 and older who are interested. The Nashoba Associated Boards of Health will be providing flu clinics throughout the district during the month of October. Please check our website for a full clinic listing: www.nashoba.org. For more information, feel free to call the public health nurse, Tamara: 978-772-3335 ext. 340 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. Read to therapy dogs Mikey and Marley Mikey, Marley, and their human, Kate, will be available for you to read to! Each child will have one-on-one time with a dog. Time will be allotted depending on how many children attend each session. All Ages - Please Register Join us for a rotating schedule of games: 1st wednesday = cribbage; 2nd = bingo, 3rd = rummikub, 4th = scrabble, 5th = cards. Drop in. No charge. T.O.P.S. stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. Join others in their journey towards sustainable weight loss and maintenance. (Source: tops.org) Fitness class with Judith Lindstedt. $7.00 session drop in fee. Paid in advance: $20.00 for 4 weeks/ $35.00 for 8 Weeks. Lunch program sponsored by Manor on the Hill. Donation: $3.00 Please sign up in advance. Just drop in. No need to sign up in advance. Gentle yoga with Patsy Brightman. Cost per session $5.00 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! 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. Line Dancing class with Joyce D'Auguanno. Cost per session: $3.00 . Just drop in. Exercise via video program. Just drop in. No charge. 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. No charge, but please sign up so we know how much popcorn & pizza we need! Exercise via video program. Just drop in. No charge. Join us Mondays in October (October 16, 23, 30) for a watercolor class with Linda. Students will have a choice between two paintings: Cluster of apples on a tree branch, or Close-up of autumn leaves. Note: No class on October 2nd or 9th. Cost $22.00. Please call the senior center at 978-597-1710 to reserve your spot. 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. 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 in the lobby at 9:30am and those present will decide where to walk. Drop in. No charge. 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 the Library and Senior Center staff for fun (not too scary!) indoor trick-or-treating and costume parade! Ages pre-k and younger Please register *Candy and small items will be given out. Please be aware of allergies and choking hazards. Funded by the Friends of the Townsend Library 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 for a fun & laughter-filled trivia game. Drop in. No charge. Slackers is a self service book club and open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection. When: Whenever! Just help yourself to some good reading…no meetings to attend. Where: Slackers titles are displayed at the beginning of each. If you are interested in sharing your opinions of the book, just fill out a Slackers bookmark comment form, and leave it in the book when you return it. Who: For people who don’t want to be committed! The selection for November is: 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 Collette Tours and Friends of the Townsend Seniors to learn more about a trip to the Canadian Rockies in 2018. Canadian Rockies by Train is an 8 day trip beginning in Calgary, traveling to Banff, Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway, Jasper, and Vancouver. NaNoWriMo Young Writers Unite! Ever wanted to write a novel? Or a book of poety? Or maybe layout a comic? November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short(ish)), and a great chance to work on your projects, Young Writers! Come to these weekly writing sessions to participate in NaNoWriMo's Young Writer's Program, recieve resources and support from a community of writers, and write, write, write! To learn more about NaNoWriMo and the YWP, check out ywp.nanowrimo.org and contact Allie Thiel to register for our online classroom. 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. If you're between the ages 12-17 and are interested in volunteering at the library, come to this introduction and orientation session! We will explain some of the different volunteer opportunities available at the library, and answer your questions about volunteering. Please register - space is limited! (Information for parents will be sent home with each participant) 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. Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan 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! Learn how easy it is to create from scratch pie crusts that are perfectly formed and flaky. Your librarian Meg will demonstrate how to mix up and roll out a perfect crust every time. This hands-on demonstration will include helpful hints for baking savory or sweet pastries your friends and family will love. Just in time for holiday baking!!! (AGES 16+) Space limited - Please register. Meg trained as a baker with a Johnson and Wales Pastry chef for a restaurant and catering company. She also worked as the pastry chef at the Colonial Inn in Concord, MA. 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 Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "Songs of Willow Frost" by Jamie Ford Read to therapy dogs Mikey and Marley Mikey, Marley, and their human, Kate, will be available for you to read to! Each child will have one-on-one time with a dog. Time will be allotted depending on how many children attend each session. All Ages - Please Register NaNoWriMo Young Writers Unite! Ever wanted to write a novel? Or a book of poety? Or maybe layout a comic? November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short(ish)), and a great chance to work on your projects, Young Writers! Come to these weekly writing sessions to participate in NaNoWriMo's Young Writer's Program, recieve resources and support from a community of writers, and write, write, write! To learn more about NaNoWriMo and the YWP, check out ywp.nanowrimo.org and contact Allie Thiel to register for our online classroom. Delvena Theater Shirley Valentine Nobody thought she had the courage, the nerve... or the lingerie! Pages and Pastries Teen Book Club discussion for: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green Come to the first meeting of the Pages and Pastires Book Club to talk about this new must-read Young Adult title-- over a cup of tea/coffee and Turtle Cheesecake, of course! 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. Well adult clinic is the perfect opportunity to stay on top of your health! Services available include: Drop in. No charge. Join us for a fun & laughter-filled trivia game. Drop in. No charge. 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. 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 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 : Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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: Exploding Boomerang and Make-you-own Balance This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library! NaNoWriMo Young Writers Unite! Ever wanted to write a novel? Or a book of poety? Or maybe layout a comic? November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short(ish)), and a great chance to work on your projects, Young Writers! Come to these weekly writing sessions to participate in NaNoWriMo's Young Writer's Program, recieve resources and support from a community of writers, and write, write, write! To learn more about NaNoWriMo and the YWP, check out ywp.nanowrimo.org and contact Allie Thiel to register for our online classroom. 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 Dwight Fitch and the geneology group on the second Thursday of every month! 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 and the gang can help you get started. Special date and time tonight!! We usually meet on the second Thursday of the month! Do you love film?? Each month we watch a varirty of short films and discuss the good, the bad, and the just plain weird. 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! 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. 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. 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 Read to therapy dogs Mikey and Marley Mikey, Marley, and their human, Kate, will be available for you to read to! Each child will have one-on-one time with a dog. Time will be allotted depending on how many children attend each session. All Ages - Please Register NaNoWriMo Young Writers Unite! Ever wanted to write a novel? Or a book of poety? Or maybe layout a comic? November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short(ish)), and a great chance to work on your projects, Young Writers! Come to these weekly writing sessions to participate in NaNoWriMo's Young Writer's Program, recieve resources and support from a community of writers, and write, write, write! To learn more about NaNoWriMo and the YWP, check out ywp.nanowrimo.org and contact Allie Thiel to register for our online classroom. 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. Join us for a fun & laughter-filled trivia game. Drop in. No charge. 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!) 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 If you've ever thought about home schooling your children, but just didn't know how to start - this is the place! Maybe you're new to home schooling, and want to meet other homeschool families? Barbara Thorpe will lead this informal discussion covering the topics below, or anything else participants would like to talk about. About Barbara: Barbara has home schooled her two children, 14 and 16, since preschool. She has a diverse background in education and believe strongly in the importance of a good education. NaNoWriMo Young Writers Unite! Ever wanted to write a novel? Or a book of poety? Or maybe layout a comic? November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short(ish)), and a great chance to work on your projects, Young Writers! Come to these weekly writing sessions to participate in NaNoWriMo's Young Writer's Program, recieve resources and support from a community of writers, and write, write, write! To learn more about NaNoWriMo and the YWP, check out ywp.nanowrimo.org and contact Allie Thiel to register for our online classroom. Come and celebrate the new Pokémon games Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon with us! Bring your 3DS and your best team to battle other local trainers! Don't have a 3DS or the game? No worries! Come and be a spectator! Want to complete your Pokedex? Come trade Pokemon (digital or cards) with other local trainers! Trade tips and tricks for all games, talk about the release of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (No spoilers please!) Be sure to bring your charger and any games you’d like to play! 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! Slackers is a self service book club and open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection. When: Whenever! Just help yourself to some good reading…no meetings to attend. Where: Slackers titles are displayed at the beginning of each. If you are interested in sharing your opinions of the book, just fill out a Slackers bookmark comment form, and leave it in the book when you return it. Who: For people who don’t want to be committed! The selection for December is: 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. The Friends of the Townsend Library invite you to come shop with your favorite crafters and vendors. Just in time for your gift giving! We will also have: The Senior Center will also be open, with more crafters and a bake sale! If you can volunteer any time, or bake for the specialty dessert table, email Karen at clem6six@verizon.net Questions or donations, call Susan at 978-386-7572 or email susanclement49@yahoo.com 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. Flying Lessons and Other Stories Edited by Ellen Oh 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! Come and join us for a comfortable hour visiting and chatting about our light-hearted romance stories - both contemporary and historical. Now meeting every other month. This month, we will be discussing two books by Mary Balogh, "First comes marriage" and "Then comes seduction". Hope to see you there. 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 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 YA Book Club Selection TBA! More information coming soon :) 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. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Townsend Public Library, The Friends of the Townsend Seniors and a grant from the Amanda Dwight Entertainment Fund! Boston Jazz Voices is an 18 member a cappella group specializing in jazz treatments of songs from the American Songbook. The first singers came together in April 1985 with a vision of singing the unique and dense harmonies of the great Gene Puerling who arranged and sang with the Hi Los and the Singers Unlimited and whose musical legacy lives on in virtually every jazz group today. Even familiar tunes take on a sparkling freshness - come hear a Puerling arrangement of Silent Night that will make you wonder where THOSE chords came from, a supersonic Jingle Bells, Dona Nobis to an Afro-Cuban beat and many more from their holiday and standard repertoires. Boston Jazz Voices appeared in Townsend in April and will be so pleased to return to help launch the holiday season with new friends in Townsend. 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. 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. 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 Read to therapy dogs Mikey and Marley Mikey, Marley, and their human, Kate, will be available for you to read to! Each child will have one-on-one time with a dog. Time will be allotted depending on how many children attend each session. All Ages - Please Register More information coming soon. More information coming soon. Join Dwight Fitch and the geneology group on the second Thursday of every month! 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 and the gang 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! 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. 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 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 : The Lost Book of the Grail by Charlie Lovett Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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 we will have fun with holiday themed science! Growing a Grinch Heart and making stars. 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! 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. Read to therapy dogs Mikey and Marley Mikey, Marley, and their human, Kate, will be available for you to read to! Each child will have one-on-one time with a dog. Time will be allotted depending on how many children attend each session. All Ages - Please Register Join us for fun family bingo! All ages! Please register! 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!) 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! 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. Slackers is a self service book club and open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection. When: Whenever! Just help yourself to some good reading…no meetings to attend. Where: Slackers titles are displayed at the beginning of each. If you are interested in sharing your opinions of the book, just fill out a Slackers bookmark comment form, and leave it in the book when you return it. Who: For people who don’t want to be committed! The selection for January is: 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 YA Book Club Selection TBA! More information coming soon :) 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. 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 Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "Girl in Translation" by Jean Kwok The Vintage Vocal Quartet brings to life the sweet harmonies of the big band era! If you love vocal harmony and swing music, the Vintage Vocal Quartet has your number! Same Sun Here by Silas House and Neela Vaswani 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! 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 This is a special event!! Our Eclectic Book Club will be waching the movie "Jurrasic Park". Book vs. Movie Joins the Eclectic Book Club! Jurassic Park by Michael Chichton Snacks and discussion to follow the movie!!! 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 event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library! Kids Cook: Pizza Join Miss Meg, a former pastry chef, in creating homemade pizza. Ages 8 and up. Limit 10. Registration required. 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. Hosted by the Friends of the Townsend Seniors Join us for fun family bingo! All ages! Please register! 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 Read Fa Mulan: the Story of a Woman Warrior retold by Robert D. San Souci at home. This is a retelling of the original Chinese poem in which a brave young girl masquerades as a boy and fights the Tartars in the Khan's army. Then come to the library Sunday, January 28, 2018 to watch the movie and discuss both over snacks. Books will be available after December 19th. 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!) 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 Slackers is a self service book club and open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection. When: Whenever! Just help yourself to some good reading…no meetings to attend. Where: Slackers titles are displayed at the beginning of each. If you are interested in sharing your opinions of the book, just fill out a Slackers bookmark comment form, and leave it in the book when you return it. Who: For people who don’t want to be committed! The selection for February is: What Elephants Know by Eric Dinerstein 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! 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 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. 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 Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "The Other Einstein " by Marie Benedict 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. If you love Indian food then roll up your sleeves and join Sandhya Jain for an Indian food cooking demo. She makes Indian cooking easy, healthy & delicious!! Learn to make delicious Aloo Gobhi Curry (cauliflower and potatoes), Saag Paneer(Spinach and cheese) along with a quick rice Pilaf. Learn about spices and sample the delicious food that's quick and easy to put together. Join us for fun family bingo! All ages! Please register! 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 : Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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!) 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 Slackers is a self service book club and open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection. When: Whenever! Just help yourself to some good reading…no meetings to attend. Where: Slackers titles are displayed at the beginning of each. If you are interested in sharing your opinions of the book, just fill out a Slackers bookmark comment form, and leave it in the book when you return it. Who: For people who don’t want to be committed! The selection for March is: 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 Holly O. Harris has been doing flower arrangements since she was a little girl. Her formal training began 18 years ago when she started lessons with Ritsuko Chojin in the Kittery Point Ikebana Ikenobo chapter. She has been a member ever since. She has participated in Ikebana Ikenobo symposia, shown her arrangements in the Wentworth Coolidge Mansion to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Russian Japanese Peace Accord and several exhibits at the Portsmouth Library. She was the flower arranger in UNH’s Murkland Hall where she exhibited her weekly arrangements for 10 years, 2003-2013. She has been lecturing, teaching and doing demonstrations of Ikebana throughout New England for the past 10 years. 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. 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 Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "The Dinner " by Herman Koch 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. Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China. At the age of six she began her acrobatic training, and the following year she was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus School in the capitol city of Beijing. While in Beijing she trained for eight hours a day until she was 16. In 1984 her artistic cycling act won a gold medal at the prestigious Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris, France. She often teamed with her sister Liu Ying to create duo acts that were conceived by her coach and father Liu Gui Ting. In 1995 their duo hand balancing act was selected to perform at The Wu Qiao International Circus Festival where they were awarded “The Golden Lion” prize. For many years Ms. Liu traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa and Asia with The Liaoning Acrobatic Arts Troupe. She performed with Zirkus Knie in Switzerland, Circus Krone in Germany and with countless other touring shows in Italy, Holland, France, South Africa, Singapore, Japan and Indonesia. She came to the United States in 2000 with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and toured all over the US for two years. She has been living in the US and working as a freelance performer since 2003. She is a regular on the NBA & WNBA half-time circuits and is also is a featured performer on Princess Cruise Lines. In September of 2010 Li appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. 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 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 : The Windfall by Daksha Basu Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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!) 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 Slackers is a self service book club and open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection. When: Whenever! Just help yourself to some good reading…no meetings to attend. Where: Slackers titles are displayed at the beginning of each. If you are interested in sharing your opinions of the book, just fill out a Slackers bookmark comment form, and leave it in the book when you return it. Who: For people who don’t want to be committed! The selection for April is: 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 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. 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 Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "Not My Father's Son " by Alan Cumming 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 : A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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. 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!) 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 Slackers is a self service book club and open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection. When: Whenever! Just help yourself to some good reading…no meetings to attend. Where: Slackers titles are displayed at the beginning of each. If you are interested in sharing your opinions of the book, just fill out a Slackers bookmark comment form, and leave it in the book when you return it. Who: For people who don’t want to be committed! The selection for May is: 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 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. 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 Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore " by Matthew Sulivan 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 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 : Celene by Peter Heller Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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. 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 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!) 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 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 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. 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! 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. 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!) 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! 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 : Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Stop by the library and pick up a copy! Join us on the library lawn for this fun family friendly concert! (show will be inside if weather is bad) Bring lawnchairs, picnic blankets, and snacks! Registration requested but not required. This event is sponsored by the TPL Endowment, The Friends of the Library and The Friends of the Seniors! 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 : When the English Fall: A novel by David Williams Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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 : A Reunion of Ghosts by Judith Claire Mitchell Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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 : The Power by Naomi Alderman Stop by the library and pick up a copy! 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 : The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan Stop by the library and pick up a copy!
October 20
Imagine traveling through one of the “last great places on earth” with a front row seat on nature’s annual display! This 2-1/2 hour nature excursion through the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley is guaranteed to reawaken all of your senses. Relax and soak up the colorful sights while gently rolling through the countryside aboard vintage train coaches. From the open decks of the Becky Thatcher riverboat, you’ll revel in stunning views of the hills bursting with color and reflecting on the river water.
Townsend Flu Clinic
When: Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
Time: 2-6 pm
Where: Library Meeting Hall Room B
Townsend Flu Clinic
When: Wednesday, October 25th, 2017
Time: 2-6 pm
Where: Library Meeting Hall Room B
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.
Martin Van Buren by Ted Widmer
A hilarious, heartfelt, one-woman comedic performance about an unappreciated, middle aged house wife who is desperately attempting to make a childhood dream come true and stumbles upon the real meaning of life in the process.
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Wilton Drizzle, Dip and Mold with Candy Melts™ Project Class
This class is a demonstration of how to work with Wilton Candy Melts.
Discover the magic of candy making with Wilton’s complete line of Candy Melts and tools! Sign up today for this great introductory class. Learn all of the tips and tricks needed to make your own candy treats, including dipping, drizzling, and molding; plus so much more. Recommended for all skill levels.
This is a demonstration-style class, no supplies necessary!
Please bring paper or a notebook and pen to take notes. Children must be accompanied by an adult - recommended for ages 12+
Wilton Certified Instructor: Mary Napoli
BOSTON JAZZ VOICES returns to Townsend for the holidays!
The temperature may be dropping and the snow flying but Boston Jazz Voices will be here in Townsend on December 9 at 2 pm with bells on our toes, some new and wonderful holiday arrangements and bearing gifts for all in the form of our brand new holiday CD. Spare yourself a thankless trip to the mall with the rest of the post-Thanksgiving crowds and give yourself a lovely afternoon with friends and music - what could be better?
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:00PM. This month's discussion on "2 A.M at the Cat's Pajamas" by Marie-Helene Bertino
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
William Henry Harrison by Gail Collins
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
John Tyler by Gary May
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
James K Polk by John Seigenthaler
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month.
