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Adult E-Newsletter - July 2025 |
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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). July's book will be: Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham.
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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 May and June 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 July 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. 4115 for more information. No Registration Required. |
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Tuesday, July 1, 7:00pm Join us to discuss the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Summary: France, 1770. Marianne, a painter, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young woman who has just left the convent. Héloïse is a reluctant bride to be and Marianne must paint her without her knowing. She observes her by day, to paint her secretly. 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! |
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Wednesday, July 9, 7:00pm 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 Dog on It by Spencer Quinn. 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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Thursday, July 10, 7:00pm Back by popular demand - adult hula hooping! While not a structured exercise class, this is a great opportunity to learn to hula hoop! If you are already a hooper, come for a bit of fun. Adult sized hoops will be available to use and purchase. Space is limited, sign up now! This program is generously sponsored by a Community Fund grant as part of our Summer Reading Program. |
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Thursday, July 24, 7:00pm Step back in time to hear the music popular at the time of America's beginning. Dressed in a colonial gown and playing authentic instruments, Diane Taraz traces the path to the America Revolutionary War through songs created at the time, by both sides. She particularly focuses on the experiences of those usually left out of historical accounts, including women, servants, and people who were enslaved. This program is generously sponsored by a Community Fund grant as part of our Summer Reading Program. |
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Wednesday, July 30, 7:00pm Hear the buzz about new and upcoming adult books from one of our staff members. |
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