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Adult E-Newsletter - April 2026 |
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All month long! Enjoy book club selections without the meeting. We will select a monthly book club selection on the first of each month; you check it out from the Library (monthly selections will be available at the circulation desk and online, if available). April's book will be: Agent Zo by Clare Mulley.
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Mondays throughout April at 11:00am
This group is for intermediate to advanced knitters eager to explore techniques like wrap and turn and provisional cast-on. Join us for friendly conversation, skill-building, and tackling new knitting challenges together!
No Registration Required. |
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Join us for a weekly meetup to play Board Games, including American Mah Jongg! The Library is excited to offer an assortment of board games, including card games, strategy games, party games, and Mah Jongg sets in an inviting space to play each Monday night. After a quick introduction, you'll be off and running with different fun games each week! Participants are also welcome to bring your own favorite games to share. If you would like to play Mah Jongg, please indicate this on your registration; National Mah Jongg League rules will be followed. If you already have a NMJL Card of Standard Hands and Rules, please bring it with you.
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Wednesdays throughout April at 10:00am Join us for a weekly meetup to play American Mah Jongg! The Library is excited to offer Mah Jongg sets, card tables, and an inviting space to play each Wednesday morning. National Mah Jongg League rules will be followed. If you already have a NMJL Card of Standard Hands and Rules, please bring it with you. Please note that no instruction will be offered during this program. Registration is required for any sessions you would like to attend; space is limited. |
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Wednesdays throughout April at 7:00pm Knot Your Average Knitters is a fun and friendly knitting group that welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to experienced knitters. Join us to share projects, and learn new techniques. Join us to knit, learn, laugh and connect with others! No Registration Required. |
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Join us for a weekly gratitude call, where you can share what you're grateful for with others. To begin, call the conferencing number at 978-208-5099 (992820#). Contact Mary Jo Herlihy at 978-671-0949 ext. 4113 for more information. No Registration Required. |
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Virtual - 50+ Job Seekers Group - Topic: Cover LettersWednesday, April 1, 9:30am The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! This group is sponsored in part by the Billerica Public Library Foundation in partnership with more than 35 Massachusetts public libraries. |
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Planning for Medicare Countdown to 65Thursday, April 2, 7:00pm Join Heather Hurd, a BCBS representative, for a tailored presentation for individuals approaching Medicare eligibility. Topics include an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans, and programs available to early retirees. This session is ideal for individuals in your community who may still be working and looking to transition to Medicare. |
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Crafting with Lisa: Wool Felt Ball GarlandMonday, April 6, 7:00pm For our spring project, we will be creating a colorful garland by stringing wool felt balls. It's a quick and easy project that you can use anywhere you want to add some cheer! This program is generously sponsored in part by the Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library. |
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Tuesday, April 7, 7:00pm Join us to discuss the film The Last Unicorn (1982)! Summary: In this animated musical, the villainous King Haggard (Christopher Lee) plots to destroy all the world's unicorns. When a young unicorn (Mia Farrow) learns that she's in danger and that she may soon be the last of her kind, she leaves the safety of her protected forest and enlists the help of Schmendrick (Alan Arkin), a gentle, albeit clumsy, sorcerer. Together, they embark on a long and dangerous journey with one goal: to defeat Haggard and save the unicorns from extinction. This movie is available to stream for Free with your library card on Kanopy. The Zoom link is included in the registration confirmation email. Or, join us in person in the Conference Room! Reach out to Mary Jo at 978-641-0949 ext. 4113 or mjherlihy@billericalibrary.org with any questions. |
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This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of how to play a hand drum. Dave Curry will lead the class with West African style "djembe" drums , the most commonly found drums at drum circles. You'll learn how to get a good sound from the drum and learn to play popular drum circle rhythms. Space is limited, so register today! This program is generously funded by the Billerica Library Foundation. |
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Wednesday, April 8, 1:00pm Our monthly Memory Cafe, jointly sponsored by the Library, COA, and Dementia Friendly Billerica, takes place in the Library's meeting room on the second Wednesday of the month. The Memory Cafe is an open and welcoming event for people with memory loss and their care partners. Join us for a Music and Movement session with Steve Gintz. Reach out to Carolyn Savio, 978-671-0916 ext. 2010, for more information and to register. 2026 Memory Cafes are generously sponsored by Enterprise and Stonebridge at Burlington. |
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Whether you savor a cozy murder mystery, a classic whodunit, or a thriller, I Love a Mystery Book Club is a great way to add to your “to read” list. This month's book is Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty. You are welcome to join this event in person in the Conference Room at the Library OR via Zoom. Register, and you will receive the Zoom link in the confirmation email. |
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JoAnn Byrnes from Wildlife Warriors will be discussing raptors, their importance to the food chain and how they bring balance to the ecosystem. Coco, her ambassador Red-Tailed Hawk, will also be joining her, as she discusses the beauty, kindness and respect these birds of prey display. This program is generously sponsored by the Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library. |
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Virtual - 50+ Job Seekers Group - Topic: Networking ("You Must Give to Get")Wednesday, April 15, 9:30am The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! This group is sponsored in part by the Billerica Public Library Foundation in partnership with more than 35 Massachusetts public libraries.
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We welcome back the Honorary Judge Dennis Curran to examine the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
This program is generously sponsored by the Billerica Library Foundation. |
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Hear the buzz about new and upcoming adult books from one of our staff members.
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Get ready for Comic Book Day with this fascinating program. PanelsbyGeekGal will explore the importance of female heroes and the women who brought them to life in the larger history of American superhero comics. This program is generously sponsored by the Billerica Library Foundation. |
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Through March 31, 2026 Enter to win $500 in lottery tickets between February 17th and March 31st. Tickets will be on sale at the Circulation Desk. Tickets will be $10.00 each. |
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