Adult E-Newsletter - June 2026
Director's Corner
Happy June!
 
We’re thrilled to kick off another exciting summer at the Library!
 
As we head into summer, I’m delighted to announce that our Summer Reading Challenges for all ages will launch on Monday, June 22. Get ready for an unforgettable season of fun and learning!
 
There’s a lot to look forward to: a celebration of reading, engaging activities, unique and entertaining programs, chances to share your reviews, and, of course, fabulous prizes for lucky participants!
 
Adults and teens can easily log their participation through Beanstack, just like in recent years. Our youngest readers will use paper logs, giving them extra opportunities to connect with our
friendly staff and receive personalized reading recommendations tailored to their interests.
 
We can’t wait to see everyone get involved and make this another busy and fun summer!
 
                                                    
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 978-671-0949 ext. 4105 or email her at apaquet@billericalibrary.org. 
 
June's book will be: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.
 
No Registration Required.
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Intermediate Knitting Group
Mondays throughout June 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 June 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 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.
 
Register here!
Knot Your Average Knitters
Wednesdays throughout June 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 June 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.
Virtual - 50+ Job Seekers Group- Topic: Marketing Plan
Wednesday, June 3, 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.
Reel Talk Film Club
Tuesday, June 9, 7:00pm
 
Join us to discuss the film The Birdcage (1996)!
 
Summary: When Val Goldman asks Barbara Keely to be his wife, he can't possibly envision the chaos it will create between their parents. Val's dad is gay nightclub owner Armand, and his  'mother' is Armand's permanent life partner, Albert, better known by his stage name Starina. Barbara's parents, Senator Kevin Keely and his wife Louise, want to meet Val's `parents', who decide the best plan is for Albert to pose as a woman.
 
These movies are 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.
 
Register here!
Memory Café
Wednesday, June 10, 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.
 
Artist Sherry Hoffman will lead a painting class. Reach out to Carolyn Savio, 978-671-0916 ext. 2010, for more information and to register.
 
Register here!
 
2026 Memory Cafes are generously sponsored by Enterprise and Stonebridge at Burlington.
I Love a Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, June 10, 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 Razorblade by S.A. Cosby.
 
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.
 
Register here!

 
Middlesex Sheriff's Office Scam Awareness & Prevention Presentation
Tuesday, June 16, 7:00pm
 
The Middlesex Sheriff's Office will  be here at the Library to discuss scam prevention and awareness with an emphasis on several ongoing, widespread scams.
 
Register here!

Virtual - 50+ Job Seekers Group- Topic: Job Search Strategies
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Best Small Museums in Massachusetts
Thursday, June 25, 7:00 pm
 
Author Alison OLeary takes library audiences on an hour-long trip through 18 small museums in the state, highlighting the best based on criteria like uniqueness, curation and historical value. 
 
Register here!
 
This program is generously sponsored by a community grant as a part of our Summer Reading Program.
Featured News
Support the Library with a Family Friends Canvas Bag
While supplies last.
 
Purchase a Family Friends canvas bag. Ask at the Circulation Desk. Bags are just $10.00 and are a great, practical way to show your support for the Family Friends.
 
All proceeds go directly to the Billerica Public Library. 


See all upcoming events on the Library's online calendar!