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What's coffee cupping you say? It's like a wine tasting, but with coffee. If you love coffee join Rob Fitzgibbon for an informal presentation covering coffee as an agricultural commodity, how it’s grown and processed, how it’s been consumed throughout history, and learn about roasting, aroma, taste, and mouthfeel. Then join in a fun interactive exercise in which you enjoy three different coffees and talk about what you smell and taste. |
Vaccines: What You Need to Know w/ Dr. Martin Gross Thursday, Jan 15 6:30-7:30 Discover the science, stories, and breakthroughs behind one of medicine’s greatest achievements! From the earliest vaccines to the latest innovations, you’ll explore how vaccines work and which ones are commonly recommended for children and adults. Our guest speaker, Dr. Gross, is a pediatrician and a trusted expert in vaccines for all ages. Bring your questions-they are encouraged. |
Learn to Crochet Saturday, Jan 17 11:00-12:00 Learn the basics of crochet and improve your stitches (for beginners). |
Fun Fused Glass: Pendants, Earrings, Key Chains, & Magents Thursday, Jan 22 6:00-7:00 Create your own fused glass pendant, earrings, key chain, or magnet. Artist Deenie Pacik Giuliano, MFA, will instruct. |
1st Wednesday Wednesday, Jan 7 1:00-2:00 How the Penguins Saved Veronica by Hazel Prior Coming next month: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride |
Novels at Night Thursday, Jan 8 6:30-7:30 Coming next month: Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell |
Armchair Traveler Tuesday, Jan 20 10:30-11:30 The View from Lake Como by Adriana Trigiani Coming next month: Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon |
Teen Yoga Night Monday, Jan 26 6:00-7:00 Join TAG for teen yoga (only 6 spots available)! |
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Join TAG to volunteer at Library events and share your ideas about Library programs for teens. You can also use TAG meeting hours for your school’s community service requirement. Open to teens in grades 7 through 12. |
Tuesday, Jan 6 4:00-5:00 Learn the basics of crochet including slip knot, chain stitch, and how to finish off a project. All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Ages 8-11. |
Finger Knitting Learn the basics of finger knitting and then choose to make a snake, butterfly, or a necklace. For families with kids ages 5+. |
Animation Workshop Thursday, Jan 15 3:30-4:30 Learn the basics of stop motion animation and work collaboratively to create a short animation using paper. Ages 8-11. |
Homeschool Hang Out Friday, Jan 16 1:00-2:00 Meet up with other homeschooling families and play with library toys, Legos, or check out the animation studio. Ages 5-12. This is a drop in event. |
Mindful Doodling for Families Tuesday, Jan 20 6:30-7:30 This engaging workshop focuses on bringing every participant into the creative process, even the reluctant ones. By honoring all drawing types and easing into our exercises, art educator and cartoonist Cara Bean shows how even the smallest marks on paper have a lot to teach us about expressing ourselves, feeling creative, and connecting to everyone around us. |
Pokemon Party Thursday, Jan 22 3:30-4:30 For all Pokemon fans. Bring your cards for an interactive show-and-tell, test your knowledge through a trivia game, and enjoy talking with other kids about all things Pokemon. Ages 5-12. This is a drop in event. |
Read to a Dog! Saturday, Jan 24 10:30-11:30 (4) 15 min slots available New readers can practice by reading to Mabel, a therapy dog. This is great for reluctant readers or any kid who loves dogs. For kids ages 6-9. This is made possible by Dog B.O.N.E.S. Therapy Dogs of MA. |
Parent/Child Dessert (Book) Club Tuesday, Jan 27 6:30-7:30 For kids ages 8-11 and a caring adult. Both read the book and then we meet all together to discuss the book, do a related craft, and enjoy dessert! This month we are reading, At Home in a Faraway Place by Lynne Rae Perkins. Copies of the book are available in the Children's Room. |
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