Adult E-Newsletter - November 2025
Director's Corner
 
November is always a special time at the Library thanks to the Home for the Holidays Display and Raffle. 
 
Each November, the Library becomes a festive winter wonderland full of beautiful decor. The raffle will open to the public on Saturday, November 22nd, and run through Sunday, December 14th. For more information, please visit the Holiday Festival's website.
 
In addition to holiday fun, we have plenty of programs and activities happening in November, as well as opportunities to share your thoughts and stay informed about some of our popular reading programs. Read on to learn more!
 
See you soon!
 
                                                    
Joseph St. Germain
Library Director
 
 

Upcoming Events
No Club Book Club!
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).
 
For more information, contact Anna Paquet at 978-671-0948 ext. 4105 or email her at apaquet@billericalibrary.org. 
 
November's book will be: Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey.
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Intermediate Knitting Group
Mondays throughout November 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.
Board Game Night featuring Mah Jongg Monday
Mondays throughout November at 6:30pm
 
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.
 
Register here!
Mah Jongg Meetup
Wednesdays throughout November 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.
 
Register here!
Knot Your Average Knitters
Wednesdays throughout November 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.
Virtual - Gratitude Call
Thursdays throughout November at 9:00am
 
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.
Holiday Jazz Trio
Tuesday, November 4, 7:00pm
 
Back by popular demand, Paul Speidel  joins the library with a Jazz trio for a lively version of well-known holiday favorites.
 
Register here!
 
This program is generously sponsored by Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library.
Reel Talk Film Club
Tuesday, November  4, 7:00pm
 
Join us to discuss the film Labyrinth (1986)!
 
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Sarah is given thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother Toby when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King Jareth.
 
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!
 
Register here!
 
Reach out to Mary Jo at 978-641-0949 ext. 4115 or mjherlihy@billericalibrary.org with any questions.
Virtual - 50+ Job Seekers Group - Topic: Networking 2.0
Wednesday, November 5, 9:30pm
 
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!
 
Register here!
 
This group is sponsored in part by the Billerica Public Library Foundation in partnership with more than 35 Massachusetts public libraries.
Memory Café
Wednesday, November 12, 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.
 
Holiday floral arranging with Debbie from Billerica Garden Club. Light refreshments will be provided.
 
Reach out to Mary Jo (978-671-0949 ext. 4113) with any questions.
 
Register here!
 
2025 Memory Cafes are generously sponsored by Enterprise Bank and Stonebridge at Burlington.
I Love a Mystery Book Club
On hiatus until January 2026.
 
If you are interested in attending, please complete the form below to be notified when this popular program returns.
 
Complete the form.

Virtual - 50+ Job Seekers Group - Topic: Interview Strategies 
Wednesday, November 19, 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!
 
Register here!
 
This group is sponsored in part by the Billerica Public Library Foundation in partnership with more than 35 Massachusetts public libraries.
Book Buzz
On hiatus until January 2026.
 
If you are interested in attending, please complete the form below to be notified when this popular program returns.
 
Complete the form.
Featured News


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