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Friday, August 211:00—11:45 AMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Baby and Toddler Story Time with Evangeline!
Come join Miss Evangeline to read some books, sing songs and do a few movement activities to let the wiggles out! Friday, August 22:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
VirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Hybrid Program: Dana Owen, author of Shotgunned
REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM. We hope you will join us for this special program with former police officer, Dana Owen. Dana will be here in person but if you prefer to zoom, you may register to do so. Dana, who served as a Police Officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, tells the true story of how he pursued a hijacked United States Postal truck - with a hostage inside.…Learn MoreFriday, August 23:30—4:45 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 10+)
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 10+)Friday, August 27:00—8:30 PMVirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Virtual Program: Adult Trivia Night -- 'How Did You Know That?' Edition
Register for Zoom here. This program is virtual only. Test your knowledge by answering 60 trivia questions (four rounds of 15) created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Recruit some teammates or play solo -- the choice is yours! Be prepared to answer a hodgepodge of general knowledge trivia questions.…Learn More3
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Monday, August 54:30—5:15 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Feelings Yoga with Caitlin McCann
Feelings Yoga with Caitlin McCann (Ages 4-9)Monday, August 56:00—7:30 PMMain LibraryLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Adult Knit-a-Bitters
Knit with the Knit-a-Bitters group! Bring a mask, your knitting materials, and socialize! Monday, August 57:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
VirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Hybrid Program: Sara Driscoll, author of Echoes of Memory
REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM. We hope you'll join us in the library or attend virtually while we zoom live with mystery/crime fiction author Sara Driscoll! We hosted Sara a year ago and are excited to have her back to talk about her new book Echoes of Memory, her new standalone thriller.…Learn More6
Tuesday, August 611:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Little Groove Music (Early Childhood)
Little Groove music classes and shows are designed to help infants, toddlers and preschoolers learn and interact through sound, sight and touch in a live music setting. Children enjoy being a part of the musical experience, using their bodies and voices to sing along to catchy songs that help them build important motor and social skills.…Learn MoreTuesday, August 64:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Grades K-2 Book Club!
Join Miss Evangeline for this "advanced" story time! This is for children who can sit through longer stories, have discussions, and do more difficult crafts.
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Wednesday, August 710:45 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Mystery Book Club
Are you a mystery reader? Come join us for some lively discussion about murder, mystery and whodunit! Refreshments are served - open to everyone!Langley-Adams Adult Services Librarian Sue Nakanishi is the facilitator of this group. Please contact her at 978-372-1732 (or stop by the library) if interested in joining this group.
Wednesday, August 73:00—7:30 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Lego Club (Grades K-6)
Kids grades K-6, show off your creativity and building skills at our drop in Lego club. Build to the monthly theme, or free build. Creations will be displayed in library until next club meeting. ALL LEGOS STAY HERE. All creations will be dismantled after display.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 76:00—7:00 PMMain LibraryLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Chess Club (Ages 10+) (Six Week Series!)
**This instance of Chess Club will take place at the tables in the main library area. The other sessions will be in the meeting room!Back by popular demand! Come join us for chess club for ages 10+! We will provide the boards, you will show up and play! Registration is appreciated.…Learn More8
Thursday, August 811:00—11:45 AMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Miss Evangeline will read several books, lead some movement activities and guide a craft. August's author will be Leo Lionni.9
Friday, August 911:00—11:45 AMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Baby and Toddler Story Time with Evangeline!
Come join Miss Evangeline to read some books, sing songs and do a few movement activities to let the wiggles out! Friday, August 92:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
VirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Hybrid Program: Local historian Lee Thomas discusses Greek mythology!
When you register for this program, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link! Please save this confirmation email to access the program via Zoom!Local historian Lee Thomas takes a look at ancient cultures with a presentation about Greek Mythology and the Trojan War.…Learn More
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Monday, August 126:00—7:30 PMMain LibraryLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Adult Knit-a-Bitters
Knit with the Knit-a-Bitters group! Bring a mask, your knitting materials, and socialize! Monday, August 127:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
VirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Hybrid Program: Lisa Childs, author of The House By the Cemetery
REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM. Please join us for an evening with bestselling author Lisa Childs! We will be zooming with her live on our big screen in our meeting room. You also have the option of Zooming from home. The author of over 70 books, Lisa will be discussing The House By the Cemetery, which has a August 20th release date! About the book: Six Feet Under meets Succession with a gothic twist after the suspicious death of a midwestern funeral home empire's wealthy patriarch leaves his estranged daughter to contend with the ghosts that haunt her own family.…Learn More13
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Wednesday, August 144:00—5:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Learn How to Play the Ukulele with Music Julie! (Ages 4-12)
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided or bring your own.
Julie Stepanek lives in a pine forest in western Massachusetts where she raised a son and taught herself how to play the ukulele.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 146:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Chess Club (Ages 10+) (Six Week Series!)
Back by popular demand! Come join us for chess club for ages 10+! We will provide the boards, you will show up and play! Registration is appreciated. 15
Thursday, August 1511:00—11:45 AMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Miss Evangeline will read several books, lead some movement activities and guide a craft. August's author will be Leo Lionni.Thursday, August 154:00—5:15 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Robothink STEM Program (Ages 10-15)
Important Information: This program is part of a series taking place June 20, July 18th, and August 15th. We ask that patrons register for a maximum of two of the sessions due to limited space in these popular programs! Mechanical Contraptions WorkshopIn this workshop, students will be introduced to several different engineering concepts, such as kinetic and potential energy, gear ratios, transferring motion and more.…Learn More16
Friday, August 1611:00—11:45 AMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Baby and Toddler Story Time with Evangeline!
Come join Miss Evangeline to read some books, sing songs and do a few movement activities to let the wiggles out! Friday, August 162:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
VirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Hybrid Program: Dennis Sasseville, author of Granite Fizz
When you register for this program you will receive a confirmation link with the Zoom link! Please save this email so you can access the Zoom! Soda, soda pop, tonic, soft drink - these are all part of the language of the American beverage scene. Add in spring water, mineral water and sparkling water and you open a wide world of liquid refreshment - all to be explored.…Learn MoreFriday, August 163:30—4:45 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 10+)
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Monday, August 193:00—6:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Drop In Crafts! (Youth - All Ages)
Drop into the meeting room anytime from 3-6 to do a craft with Miss Evangeline. There will be 2-3 crafts set up for you to choose from, or bring your own project to work on in the company of fellow crafters! Possible crafts include origami, friendship bracelets, and duct tape creations.…Learn More
Monday, August 196:00—7:30 PMMain LibraryLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Adult Knit-a-Bitters
Knit with the Knit-a-Bitters group! Bring a mask, your knitting materials, and socialize! Monday, August 196:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
VirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Hybrid Program: Frank Mandosa presents Jim Henson -- Master Muppeteer
REGISTER FOR ZOOM HERE. Please join us for an evening with movie lecturer Frank Mandosa for his program entitled: Jim Henson: Master Muppeteer. Using a slide show & movie clips, Frank will share the bio of Jim Henson. Thank you to Tewksbury Library for partnering with us and sharing their library's zoom webinar with us! Thus, if you plan to zoom from home, you'll need to register online.…Learn More20
Tuesday, August 201:00—2:00 PMNichols VillageCommunity LocationsOffsite - Please see description for address, Groveland, MA, 01834
Nichols Village Book Club
Nichols Village Book Club meets in the arts & crafts room (lower level). Langley-Adams Library's Adult Service Librarian Sue Nakanishi facilitates this group that meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month
3:15pm-4:15 p. m. Sue reserves the books to be read, checks them out to each member & hands them out at the meetings.…Learn More
Tuesday, August 207:00—8:00 PMVirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Virtual Program: Maine Destinations For Stephen King Fans
Register here for Zoom. This program is virtual only. Author Sharon Kitchens will discuss her new book, Stephen King's Maine: A History & Guide. Explore Maine locations that serve as the basis for Stephen King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem’s Lot, Derry, and Haven.…Learn More21
Wednesday, August 216:00—7:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Chess Club (Ages 10+) (Six Week Series!)
Back by popular demand! Come join us for chess club for ages 10+! We will provide the boards, you will show up and play! Registration is appreciated. Wednesday, August 216:30—8:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Wednesday Night Book Club
Join us for a discussion of this month's book. For more information, call Lauren at the Library at 978-372-1732.
Wednesday, August 217:00—8:00 PMVirtualYou will receive a link after you register for this program.
Virtual: The Indigenous Old World -- An Exploration of Pre-Colombian North America
Register for Zoom here. This program is virtual only. Explore the worlds of the Indigenous peoples of North America before European colonization. North America was a place filled with cities, towns, and villages. Across the continent, Indigenous peoples produced architecture and monumental construction.…Learn More22
Thursday, August 2211:00—11:45 AMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Preschool Story Time (Ages 3-5)
Miss Evangeline will read several books, lead some movement activities and guide a craft. August's author will be Leo Lionni.Thursday, August 224:00—5:30 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
OutsideLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Cornell Coley Music! (All Ages) - End of Summer Reading Event!
Cornell Coley, M. Ed. is an “in demand” award-winning percussionist, dancer, teacher and public performance artist. He most recently conducted artist residencies and received several grant awards from the Design Center 4 Social Intervention, the City of Boston, The Boston Foundation and New England Foundation for the Arts.…Learn More23
Friday, August 2311:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Open Play at the Library (Ages 0-5)
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Monday, August 264:00—5:30 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Playful Engineers (Youth - All Ages!)
Playful Engineers is a traveling makerspace that teaches kids basic mechanical principles and creative thinking and building skills. "Through our programs, kids accomplish tasks, send messages, tell stories, and bring characters to life, through engaging, meaningful, and playful engineering activities.…Learn MoreMonday, August 266:00—7:30 PMMain LibraryLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Adult Knit-a-Bitters
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Tuesday, August 275:30—6:30 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Ready For Kindergarten!
So, you are starting Kindergarten! Are you feeling excited? Maybe a little nervous? Maybe even a little sad (caregivers too!)? All of those feelings are normal! Tonight we will read some books about the first day of Kindergarten, talk about what to expect, and provide some activities that practice skills that will help you feel successful and independent at school, such as writing your name, recognizing your name, tying your shoes, raising your hand to ask a question, and forming and walking in a line.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 285:30—7:30 PMOutsideLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Vehicle Night! (Youth & All Ages)
Come to the the Vehicle Night co-sponsored by the Groveland Police Department and Langley-Adams Library! You'll find a variety of vehicles here, so expect the unexpected! This will take place in the Library/Town Hall parking lot, so you can park at the Pines or behind the Police Station!No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, August 286:00—7:30 PMGroveland Fire StationCommunity LocationsOffsite - Please see description for address, Groveland, MA, 01834
Hybrid Meeting: Board of Library Trustees
Open to the public. When the agenda is posted, you can view it on grovelandma. com.
Wednesday, August 287:00—8:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
CANCELED - Teen Writers Club - cancelled due to other event!
This occurrence is canceled, but it will take place again next month!Do you love to write? Enjoy sharing your work? Want some advise or help with something you're working on? Help Evangeline start a Teen Writers Club! We'll work together to create a safe, supportive environment for sharing and growing your writing skills.…Learn More
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Friday, August 3011:00 AM—12:00 PMMeeting RoomLangley-Adams Library185 Main Street, Groveland, MA, 01834
Open Play at the Library (Ages 0-5)
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