The show runs from September 1st - 30th. Meet the artist at a reception from 11am - 1pm on Saturday, September 9th.
Maureen DeSisto is an acrylic landscape painter whose themes include the New
England landscape and everyday life. She draws directly on the canvas with the
brush and also enjoys painting in black and white which strips down the scene to
raw shapes and images and shadows.
Maureen explores nostalgia such as carousels, antique cars, old mill buildings,
local landmarks, lighthouses, farms and women sweeping and washing dishes.
Maureen composes each scene in the camera lens and think about how it translates
to a canvas later on. She uses the camera as a tool and takes reference photos. A
subject has to mean something or represent something for her to want to paint it,
especially things that evoke deep feelings from the viewer and bring back
memories. She makes trips to Rockport, Newburyport and Gloucester and finds
inspiration in the local scenery and art galleries.
A life-long Methuen resident, she studied with Bill Swank of Salem NH and
attended Mass. College of Art in Boston earning a BFA in Illustration and AAS in
Commercial Art at Chamberlayne JR. College of Boston.
She is a Board member of the Greater Haverhill Art Association.
Two of her paintings of historic Methuen are in Methuen’s Enterprise Bank’s
permanent collection.
Her website is maureendesistoacrylicpainter.com
The show runs from September 1st - 30th. Meet the artist at a reception from 11am - 1pm on Saturday, September 9th.
Maureen DeSisto is an acrylic landscape painter whose themes include the New
England landscape and everyday life. She draws directly on the canvas with the
brush and also enjoys painting in black and white which strips down the scene to
raw shapes and images and shadows.
Maureen explores nostalgia such as carousels, antique cars, old mill buildings,
local landmarks, lighthouses, farms and women sweeping and washing dishes.
Maureen composes each scene in the camera lens and think about how it translates
to a canvas later on. She uses the camera as a tool and takes reference photos. A
subject has to mean something or represent something for her to want to paint it,
especially things that evoke deep feelings from the viewer and bring back
memories. She makes trips to Rockport, Newburyport and Gloucester and finds
inspiration in the local scenery and art galleries.
A life-long Methuen resident, she studied with Bill Swank of Salem NH and
attended Mass. College of Art in Boston earning a BFA in Illustration and AAS in
Commercial Art at Chamberlayne JR. College of Boston.
She is a Board member of the Greater Haverhill Art Association.
Two of her paintings of historic Methuen are in Methuen’s Enterprise Bank’s
permanent collection.
Her website is maureendesistoacrylicpainter.com
For September, the Historical Fiction Book Club will be reading The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin. While working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence during WWII; Ava, as the battle in Europe rages, connects with a woman who runs a printing press in occupied France through coded messages that bring hope in the face of war - Novelist 2022
For September, the Historical Fiction Book Club will be reading The Librarian Spy by Madeline Martin. While working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence during WWII; Ava, as the battle in Europe rages, connects with a woman who runs a printing press in occupied France through coded messages that bring hope in the face of war - Novelist 2022
This September, let's paint... a simple, vibrant autumn tree on a canvas! No prior experience needed.
Recommended for grades K-3.
Registration is required.
This September, let's paint... a simple, vibrant autumn tree on a canvas! No prior experience needed.
Recommended for grades K-3.
Registration is required.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Do you play cribbage? Are you looking for people to play with? Join our new Cribbage Club, now on Thursdays.
Do you play cribbage? Are you looking for people to play with? Join our new Cribbage Club, now on Thursdays.
Come to Chess Club to practice and play Chess. Chess sets will be provided, feel free to bring any guide books or notetaking supplies.
This program is for ages 12+
Come to Chess Club to practice and play Chess. Chess sets will be provided, feel free to bring any guide books or notetaking supplies.
This program is for ages 12+
Are you fond of Anna Dewdney's "Llama Llama" book series?
Enjoy storytime, crafts, photo props, and goodie bags, all with a llama twist!
Recommended for ages 3-5, but open to all ages.
Registration is required.
Are you fond of Anna Dewdney's "Llama Llama" book series?
Enjoy storytime, crafts, photo props, and goodie bags, all with a llama twist!
Recommended for ages 3-5, but open to all ages.
Registration is required.
Come meet the Pepperell K-9 Unit and learn about how these skilled police dogs serve and protect in our community. Watch demonstrations performed by the unit to see how the dogs function as a team with their handlers and the rest of the police force.
This program is for all ages.
Come meet the Pepperell K-9 Unit and learn about how these skilled police dogs serve and protect in our community. Watch demonstrations performed by the unit to see how the dogs function as a team with their handlers and the rest of the police force.
This program is for all ages.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Register for this month's spice of the month: Cumin. Pick up your spice kit anytime today in the meeting room.
Club will be meeting on Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 PM. No registration required. Attendance is optional to participate in the club, and patrons are welcome to share recipes, food, and anything else relating to the spice of the month!
Register for this month's spice of the month: Cumin. Pick up your spice kit anytime today in the meeting room.
Club will be meeting on Monday, October 23rd at 6:00 PM. No registration required. Attendance is optional to participate in the club, and patrons are welcome to share recipes, food, and anything else relating to the spice of the month!
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers.
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Join local author Ronny LeBlanc for a chilling presentation on paranormal hotspots. Aside from being an author, Ronny is also the host of several paranormal and cryptid TV shows, including Expedition Bigfoot, Paranormal Caught on Camera, Conjuring Kesha, and Monsterland. Don't miss this mysterious excursion into the supernatural.
This event is recommended for ages 12+
Join local author Ronny LeBlanc for a chilling presentation on paranormal hotspots. Aside from being an author, Ronny is also the host of several paranormal and cryptid TV shows, including Expedition Bigfoot, Paranormal Caught on Camera, Conjuring Kesha, and Monsterland. Don't miss this mysterious excursion into the supernatural.
This event is recommended for ages 12+
Meeting for condo association owners for Scotch Pine Farm Condominiums located in Pepperell, MA.
Meeting for condo association owners for Scotch Pine Farm Condominiums located in Pepperell, MA.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Do you enjoy crafting? Let's craft pumpkins with pipe cleaners and beads!
Recommended for 5th-7th grade. Registration is required.
Do you enjoy crafting? Let's craft pumpkins with pipe cleaners and beads!
Recommended for 5th-7th grade. Registration is required.
This event is for the parents of Daisies in Troop 65397.
This event is for the parents of Daisies in Troop 65397.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Come create everlasting memories with us, as we finger paint with our hands, textured brushes, and sponges on a canvas! Feel free to paint as you wish --- no rules apply!
Perfect for little ones aged 1-3. Registration is required.
Sponsored by The Friends of The Lawrence Library.
Come create everlasting memories with us, as we finger paint with our hands, textured brushes, and sponges on a canvas! Feel free to paint as you wish --- no rules apply!
Perfect for little ones aged 1-3. Registration is required.
Sponsored by The Friends of The Lawrence Library.
Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome.
Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome.
Relax or read with Ronin! All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ronin is a member of Therapy Dogs International (TDI®), a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitations to institutions, schools, libraries, and any other place where therapy dogs are needed These four-footed therapists help enhance the health and well-being of others. It has been clinically proven that through petting, touching, and talking with animals, patients’ blood pressure is lowered, stress is relieved, and depression is eased.
Children and dogs bond together over a shared story. The child’s confidence and reading skills grow in a relaxing environment. It’s that simple. Therapy Dogs give children the encouragement they need to read aloud.
Ronin is a 4 year old Borzoi, owned and handled by Deb Spratt.
Relax or read with Ronin! All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Ronin is a member of Therapy Dogs International (TDI®), a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitations to institutions, schools, libraries, and any other place where therapy dogs are needed These four-footed therapists help enhance the health and well-being of others. It has been clinically proven that through petting, touching, and talking with animals, patients’ blood pressure is lowered, stress is relieved, and depression is eased.
Children and dogs bond together over a shared story. The child’s confidence and reading skills grow in a relaxing environment. It’s that simple. Therapy Dogs give children the encouragement they need to read aloud.
Ronin is a 4 year old Borzoi, owned and handled by Deb Spratt.
Practice English as a second language with other learners in an encouraging environement. Participants practice through reading interesting articles and holding conversations with other students and instructors.
Childcare and refreshments are provided. This group is open to students of any level from beginner to advanced.
Practice English as a second language with other learners in an encouraging environement. Participants practice through reading interesting articles and holding conversations with other students and instructors.
Childcare and refreshments are provided. This group is open to students of any level from beginner to advanced.
A weekly meeting for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition-Classic Fantasy). Ages 12+.
To join the waitlist, please email vwalker@cwmars.org
A weekly meeting for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition-Classic Fantasy). Ages 12+.
To join the waitlist, please email vwalker@cwmars.org
Monthly meeting of the library governing board. Chairman of the Board is Pen Burnham. The meeting is held in the Lyceum and open to the public. Bills and payroll are signed; issues are discussed; and comments from the public are welcome.
Monthly meeting of the library governing board. Chairman of the Board is Pen Burnham. The meeting is held in the Lyceum and open to the public. Bills and payroll are signed; issues are discussed; and comments from the public are welcome.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
With tissue paper and glue, let's create vibrant autumn leaf suncatchers!
Recommended for pre-k & up.
Registration is required.
With tissue paper and glue, let's create vibrant autumn leaf suncatchers!
Recommended for pre-k & up.
Registration is required.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
At at the end of Banned Books Week (October 1-7), we are celebrating our freedom to read what we want! Readers of all ages are invited to join us on the front steps of the library, with any book you want - banned, challenged or otherwise.
At at the end of Banned Books Week (October 1-7), we are celebrating our freedom to read what we want! Readers of all ages are invited to join us on the front steps of the library, with any book you want - banned, challenged or otherwise.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Let's come together and bring forth an object that holds great importance to us, sharing the stories and reasons that make it special.
ex. a child may choose to bring a stuffed animal to show and tell for its comforting presence and companionship it offers.
For children of all ages. No registration required.
Let's come together and bring forth an object that holds great importance to us, sharing the stories and reasons that make it special.
ex. a child may choose to bring a stuffed animal to show and tell for its comforting presence and companionship it offers.
For children of all ages. No registration required.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Whether you are new to writing, getting back into it, or a seasoned professional, the Lawrence Library Writers Group provides the right amount of structure and constructive feedback to help develop your craft. This adult group will meet twice a month to discuss and critique one another’s work in a supportive and encouraging environment. All genres and all levels of skill welcome. In addition to listening to and commenting on each other’s work, group members will discuss the writing and publishing process. This group is facilitated by Patty Thorpe.
Whether you are new to writing, getting back into it, or a seasoned professional, the Lawrence Library Writers Group provides the right amount of structure and constructive feedback to help develop your craft. This adult group will meet twice a month to discuss and critique one another’s work in a supportive and encouraging environment. All genres and all levels of skill welcome. In addition to listening to and commenting on each other’s work, group members will discuss the writing and publishing process. This group is facilitated by Patty Thorpe.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library is on the 2nd Wednesday September through June. Meeting starts at 10:15 AM.
All are welcome. Come meet your neigbors!
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library is on the 2nd Wednesday September through June. Meeting starts at 10:15 AM.
All are welcome. Come meet your neigbors!
Hello, Fall...
Come and join us for an autumn-themed storytime and craft session!
Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is required.
Hello, Fall...
Come and join us for an autumn-themed storytime and craft session!
Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is required.
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome.
Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome.
Rachel, from the Fiber Web, will be teaching a wool arts workshop. We will be making felted bats out of wool, perfect for cute halloween decorations!
This program is recommended for ages 13+
Rachel, from the Fiber Web, will be teaching a wool arts workshop. We will be making felted bats out of wool, perfect for cute halloween decorations!
This program is recommended for ages 13+
A weekly meeting for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition-Classic Fantasy). Ages 12+.
To join the waitlist, please email vwalker@cwmars.org
A weekly meeting for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition-Classic Fantasy). Ages 12+.
To join the waitlist, please email vwalker@cwmars.org
Nissitissit Middle School PTO monthly meeting.
Nissitissit Middle School PTO monthly meeting.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
This October, let's paint... around a leaf, with autumn pigments, on a canvas, capturing the essence of the fall season. No prior experience needed.
Recommended for pre-k & up.
Registration is required.
This October, let's paint... around a leaf, with autumn pigments, on a canvas, capturing the essence of the fall season. No prior experience needed.
Recommended for pre-k & up.
Registration is required.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Do you play cribbage? Are you looking for people to play with? Join our new Cribbage Club, now on Thursdays.
Do you play cribbage? Are you looking for people to play with? Join our new Cribbage Club, now on Thursdays.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Ready for a colorful mess? Let's finger paint and see what unfolds on paper.
Suggested for ages 2-4. No registration needed.
Ready for a colorful mess? Let's finger paint and see what unfolds on paper.
Suggested for ages 2-4. No registration needed.
Do you have an interest in Pokemon? Are you passionate about drawing? Let's bring a Pokemon card character to life using pen and paper.
Recommended for 5th-7th grade. Registration is required.
Do you have an interest in Pokemon? Are you passionate about drawing? Let's bring a Pokemon card character to life using pen and paper.
Recommended for 5th-7th grade. Registration is required.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come to Chess Club to practice and play Chess. Chess sets will be provided, feel free to bring any guide books or notetaking supplies.
This program is for ages 12+
Come to Chess Club to practice and play Chess. Chess sets will be provided, feel free to bring any guide books or notetaking supplies.
This program is for ages 12+
Engage in the excitement of play dough - craft, play, and form new friendships!
Recommended for ages 3-6, but all ages are welcome. No registration needed.
Engage in the excitement of play dough - craft, play, and form new friendships!
Recommended for ages 3-6, but all ages are welcome. No registration needed.
A $25 ticket includes wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a stemless wine glass imprinted with a new town image designed by a local artist. Come and enjoy an adult night out with wine, friends, and food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Tickets will be available for purchase on September 5th at the library or Pepperell Beverage with cash or checks (payable to Friends of the Lawrence Library or FLL). Credit cards will be accepted at the library the night of the event.
A $25 ticket includes wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, music, and a stemless wine glass imprinted with a new town image designed by a local artist. Come and enjoy an adult night out with wine, friends, and food in a relaxed atmosphere.
Tickets will be available for purchase on September 5th at the library or Pepperell Beverage with cash or checks (payable to Friends of the Lawrence Library or FLL). Credit cards will be accepted at the library the night of the event.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
This month's book is The Lost Village by Camilla Sten.
This month's book is The Lost Village by Camilla Sten.
Meet Your Representative
Representative Margaret Scarsdale will be meeting with constituents during office hours at the Lawrence Library today.
No appointment is required, but if you wish to discuss a specific bill please email sonia.mccallum@mahouse.gov with any relevant materials so the Representative can prepare ahead of time. Representative Scarsdale can help with things like: SNAP, unemployment claims, RMV issues, and official citations to commemorate momentous occasions. She can also answer questions about legislation, policy priorities, and district-specific issues. She looks forward to meeting every constituent and is proud to be serving you in the State House.
Meet Your Representative
Representative Margaret Scarsdale will be meeting with constituents during office hours at the Lawrence Library today.
No appointment is required, but if you wish to discuss a specific bill please email sonia.mccallum@mahouse.gov with any relevant materials so the Representative can prepare ahead of time. Representative Scarsdale can help with things like: SNAP, unemployment claims, RMV issues, and official citations to commemorate momentous occasions. She can also answer questions about legislation, policy priorities, and district-specific issues. She looks forward to meeting every constituent and is proud to be serving you in the State House.
Spend a cozy evening drawing or painting ghosts and other spooky elements into a repurposed painting. Enjoy some seasonal snacks and hot chocolate while you work!
This program is for teens ages 13+
Spend a cozy evening drawing or painting ghosts and other spooky elements into a repurposed painting. Enjoy some seasonal snacks and hot chocolate while you work!
This program is for teens ages 13+
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Embrace the Halloween spirit as we come together to color trick-or-treat bags infusing them with spooky charm and vibrant hues.
Feel free to wear kid-friendly costumes.
Recommended for pre-k & up. Registration is required.
Sponsored by The Friends of The Lawrence Library
Embrace the Halloween spirit as we come together to color trick-or-treat bags infusing them with spooky charm and vibrant hues.
Feel free to wear kid-friendly costumes.
Recommended for pre-k & up. Registration is required.
Sponsored by The Friends of The Lawrence Library
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
This meeting is for travelers already enrolled in the PAT Educational Tour UK Trip. People who are not currently enrolled may contact the organizer to attend a separate informational session.
This meeting is for travelers already enrolled in the PAT Educational Tour UK Trip. People who are not currently enrolled may contact the organizer to attend a separate informational session.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Hello, Fall...
Come and join us for an autumn-themed storytime and craft session!
Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is required.
Hello, Fall...
Come and join us for an autumn-themed storytime and craft session!
Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is required.
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome.
Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome.
Practice English as a second language with other learners in an encouraging environement. Participants practice through reading interesting articles and holding conversations with other students and instructors.
Childcare and refreshments are provided. This group is open to students of any level from beginner to advanced.
Practice English as a second language with other learners in an encouraging environement. Participants practice through reading interesting articles and holding conversations with other students and instructors.
Childcare and refreshments are provided. This group is open to students of any level from beginner to advanced.
A weekly meeting for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition-Classic Fantasy). Ages 12+.
To join the waitlist, please contact vwalker@cwmars.org
A weekly meeting for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition-Classic Fantasy). Ages 12+.
To join the waitlist, please contact vwalker@cwmars.org
The group will not be meeting this month.
The group will not be meeting this month.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Support group meeting for parents of children with disabilities generally meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday. All are welcome.
Support group meeting for parents of children with disabilities generally meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday. All are welcome.
Come join us in the children's room to participate in a book discussion, with Mary Pope Osborne's eighth book, Midnight on the Moon, and to build a rocket out of LEGOs!
"Three...two...one...BLAST OFF! The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon---and the future. Their mission? To find the last "M" thing that will free Morgan from the spell. Can they do it before the air in their oxygen tank runs out? Will the mysterious moon man help them? Why is Peanut the mouse acting so strange?"
Recommended for 2nd-4th grade.
Registration is required.
Come join us in the children's room to participate in a book discussion, with Mary Pope Osborne's eighth book, Midnight on the Moon, and to build a rocket out of LEGOs!
"Three...two...one...BLAST OFF! The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon---and the future. Their mission? To find the last "M" thing that will free Morgan from the spell. Can they do it before the air in their oxygen tank runs out? Will the mysterious moon man help them? Why is Peanut the mouse acting so strange?"
Recommended for 2nd-4th grade.
Registration is required.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Birds of prey are also known as raptors, and they are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin word that means "to seize." Raptors can also boast the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. Raptors include hawks, falcons and owls, and this presentation, which incorporates 5-6 live birds of prey, all native to New England, gives an overview of these different categories.
WINGMASTERS is a partnership of two people dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks are both licensed wildlife rehabilitators based in Massachusetts. Together they care for injured birds of prey at their center in Leverett, Massachusetts. Most of the birds they rehabilitate can ultimately be released back into the wild, but in some cases the birds are left permanently handicapped. Julie and Jim are further licensed to provide a home for these nonreleasable raptors, and to use them for educational programs. Since 1994 WINGMASTERS has presented over 10,000 programs at schools, libraries and museums throughout New England.
This program is for adults, teens, and children age 6 and up. Please register, space is limited.
This program is sponsored by a grant from the Pepperell Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Birds of prey are also known as raptors, and they are hunting birds characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons (the word raptor comes from a Latin word that means "to seize." Raptors can also boast the best eyesight and the sharpest hearing in the animal kingdom. Raptors include hawks, falcons and owls, and this presentation, which incorporates 5-6 live birds of prey, all native to New England, gives an overview of these different categories.
WINGMASTERS is a partnership of two people dedicated to increasing public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. Julie Anne Collier and Jim Parks are both licensed wildlife rehabilitators based in Massachusetts. Together they care for injured birds of prey at their center in Leverett, Massachusetts. Most of the birds they rehabilitate can ultimately be released back into the wild, but in some cases the birds are left permanently handicapped. Julie and Jim are further licensed to provide a home for these nonreleasable raptors, and to use them for educational programs. Since 1994 WINGMASTERS has presented over 10,000 programs at schools, libraries and museums throughout New England.
This program is for adults, teens, and children age 6 and up. Please register, space is limited.
This program is sponsored by a grant from the Pepperell Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers.
Musicians, singers, poets - share your talent! All ages/all instruments are welcome. We have a cajon and a piano to play. It is hosted on the 3rd Friday of the month (September through June) by guest emcees. The doors open at 6:30 PM, come play or listen!
This is a Friends of the Library sponsored program, held in the intimate, smoke-free environment of the Art Gallery. Fantastic acoustics draw musicians and listeners from throughout New England.
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available; coffee provided by Starbucks Coffee, Nashua, NH. We welcome donations for PACH, our local food pantry, at all of our music programs.
Musicians, singers, poets - share your talent! All ages/all instruments are welcome. We have a cajon and a piano to play. It is hosted on the 3rd Friday of the month (September through June) by guest emcees. The doors open at 6:30 PM, come play or listen!
This is a Friends of the Library sponsored program, held in the intimate, smoke-free environment of the Art Gallery. Fantastic acoustics draw musicians and listeners from throughout New England.
Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available; coffee provided by Starbucks Coffee, Nashua, NH. We welcome donations for PACH, our local food pantry, at all of our music programs.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Get into the Halloween spirit by painting pumpkins with us. Feel free to wear a costume, but keep in mind things might get messy!
Recommended for Pre-K & Up. Registration is required.
Get into the Halloween spirit by painting pumpkins with us. Feel free to wear a costume, but keep in mind things might get messy!
Recommended for Pre-K & Up. Registration is required.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers.
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for infants and toddlers.
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
No registration required. Patrons are welcome to share recipes, food, and anything else relating to the spice of the month! Come share your experiences and ideas!
If you would like a spice of the month kit but did not register for the pick-up on Monday, October 2nd, please email Victoria Walker at vwalker@cwmars.org!
No registration required. Patrons are welcome to share recipes, food, and anything else relating to the spice of the month! Come share your experiences and ideas!
If you would like a spice of the month kit but did not register for the pick-up on Monday, October 2nd, please email Victoria Walker at vwalker@cwmars.org!
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Soup season is in full swing. We all have a favorite standby soup, but Maggie Stuckey urges you to try new and delicious soups, stews, chowders, and so much more in her book Soup Night: Recipes for Creating Community Around a Pot of Soup. Grab a copy of this month’s cookbook at the front desk!
Choose a recipe from this month's cookbook and bring your finished dish to cookbook club!
Soup season is in full swing. We all have a favorite standby soup, but Maggie Stuckey urges you to try new and delicious soups, stews, chowders, and so much more in her book Soup Night: Recipes for Creating Community Around a Pot of Soup. Grab a copy of this month’s cookbook at the front desk!
Choose a recipe from this month's cookbook and bring your finished dish to cookbook club!
Let your costumes shine as we gather for a Halloween-themed story and craft event that promises frightful fun!
Please choose fun and whimsical costumes over spooky ones to create a friendly Halloween atmosphere.
Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is required.
Let your costumes shine as we gather for a Halloween-themed story and craft event that promises frightful fun!
Please choose fun and whimsical costumes over spooky ones to create a friendly Halloween atmosphere.
Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is required.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Whether you are new to writing, getting back into it, or a seasoned professional, the Lawrence Library Writers Group provides the right amount of structure and constructive feedback to help develop your craft. This adult group will meet twice a month to discuss and critique one another’s work in a supportive and encouraging environment. All genres and all levels of skill welcome. In addition to listening to and commenting on each other’s work, group members will discuss the writing and publishing process. This group is facilitated by Patty Thorpe.
Whether you are new to writing, getting back into it, or a seasoned professional, the Lawrence Library Writers Group provides the right amount of structure and constructive feedback to help develop your craft. This adult group will meet twice a month to discuss and critique one another’s work in a supportive and encouraging environment. All genres and all levels of skill welcome. In addition to listening to and commenting on each other’s work, group members will discuss the writing and publishing process. This group is facilitated by Patty Thorpe.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Let's get in the Halloween spirit and groove to some fun and spooky tunes specifically created for kids!
Feel free to wear costumes that are suitable for dancing.
Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is required.
Let's get in the Halloween spirit and groove to some fun and spooky tunes specifically created for kids!
Feel free to wear costumes that are suitable for dancing.
Recommended for ages 3-5.
Registration is required.
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Free Qigong from the comfort of your home. Dvora Eisenstein has been teaching Tai Chi and Qigong for over 20 years. She focuses on gentle and easy movements to help improve balance and calm the mind. All classes are suitable for any age and any level of ability. Join for free using the zoom links below. For more information about Dvora or the practice of Qigong, please email her at communityqigong@gmail.com
Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome.
Bridge Club meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 in the non-fiction area. New members are always welcome.
There's a criminal at Monster Mansion and it might be you! You're in for a spooky evening of fun and intrigue. Join us for our first Live Mystery Night!
Here's how it works: register online and we will send you an invitation as well as a character to play. You may dress the part, and arrive at the library at the set date and time ready to attend the party and solve a mystery! Together we will work through a series of clues to determine who the villain is and what their motive was.
Refreshments will be provided.
There's a criminal at Monster Mansion and it might be you! You're in for a spooky evening of fun and intrigue. Join us for our first Live Mystery Night!
Here's how it works: register online and we will send you an invitation as well as a character to play. You may dress the part, and arrive at the library at the set date and time ready to attend the party and solve a mystery! Together we will work through a series of clues to determine who the villain is and what their motive was.
Refreshments will be provided.
A weekly meeting for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition-Classic Fantasy). Ages 12+.
To join the waitlist, please email vwalker@cwmars.org
A weekly meeting for Dungeons & Dragons (5th edition-Classic Fantasy). Ages 12+.
To join the waitlist, please email vwalker@cwmars.org
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Our book for October is Loot by Tania James. *Starred Review* James follows The Tusk That Did the Damage (2015) with a rich, sprawling, picaresque historical novel about the apprenticeship of Abbas, an Indian woodworker, to Lucien Du Leze, a dissipated French clockmaker tasked with creating an automaton for India's late eighteenth-century ruler, Tipu Sultan. From the tyrannical opulence of Tipu's palace to the fading glory of a British country manor, James weaves a lustrous tale of intrigue and survival, cunning and romance. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews.
Our book for October is Loot by Tania James. *Starred Review* James follows The Tusk That Did the Damage (2015) with a rich, sprawling, picaresque historical novel about the apprenticeship of Abbas, an Indian woodworker, to Lucien Du Leze, a dissipated French clockmaker tasked with creating an automaton for India's late eighteenth-century ruler, Tipu Sultan. From the tyrannical opulence of Tipu's palace to the fading glory of a British country manor, James weaves a lustrous tale of intrigue and survival, cunning and romance. Copyright 2023 Booklist Reviews.
Do you love to play with LEGOs? Stop on by to build, play, and make friends!
Recommended for ages 4 & up.
No registration required.
Do you love to play with LEGOs? Stop on by to build, play, and make friends!
Recommended for ages 4 & up.
No registration required.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Weekly AA meetings on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Upstairs in the History Room, or if the weather allows, outside under the tent in the back garden.
Do you play cribbage? Are you looking for people to play with? Join our new Cribbage Club, now on Thursdays.
Do you play cribbage? Are you looking for people to play with? Join our new Cribbage Club, now on Thursdays.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come visit the library trail for a self-guided Not So Spooky Story and Scavenger Hunt.
The trail is open from dawn to dusk.
Come to Chess Club to practice and play Chess. Chess sets will be provided, feel free to bring any guide books or notetaking supplies.
This program is for ages 12+
Come to Chess Club to practice and play Chess. Chess sets will be provided, feel free to bring any guide books or notetaking supplies.
This program is for ages 12+
Engage in the excitement of play dough - craft, play, and form new friendships!
Recommended for ages 3-6, but all ages are welcome. No registration needed.
Engage in the excitement of play dough - craft, play, and form new friendships!
Recommended for ages 3-6, but all ages are welcome. No registration needed.
Scott Matsumoto is an acoustic fingerstyle guitar player who combines the styles of Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel. The result is a broad range of guitar songs that are both percussive and melodic; everything from two-hand tapping guitar pieces to covers of pop songs. Scott started as a folk singer/songwriter, but decided to go “all in” on the guitar: making all the music come through the guitar. The guitar is his band-in-a-box. Every sound in the band gets created out of the different parts of the guitar; there are no pedals or electronics.
Follow Scott through his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMGuitar/
Scott Matsumoto is an acoustic fingerstyle guitar player who combines the styles of Andy McKee and Tommy Emmanuel. The result is a broad range of guitar songs that are both percussive and melodic; everything from two-hand tapping guitar pieces to covers of pop songs. Scott started as a folk singer/songwriter, but decided to go “all in” on the guitar: making all the music come through the guitar. The guitar is his band-in-a-box. Every sound in the band gets created out of the different parts of the guitar; there are no pedals or electronics.
