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Adult E-Newsletter - March 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). March's book will be: Careless People: a Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams.
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Mondays throughout March 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 March 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 March 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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Tuesday, March 3, 7:00pm Join us to discuss the film Bicycle Thieves (1948)! Summary: Unemployed Antonio Ricci (Lamberto Maggiorani) is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. His wife, Maria (Lianella Carell), sells the family's bed linens to retrieve Antonio's bicycle from the pawnshop so he can take the job. However, disaster strikes when Antonio's bicycle is stolen, and his new job is doomed unless he can find the thief. With the help of his lively son, Bruno (Enzo Staiola), Antonio combs the city, growing increasingly desperate for justice. 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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Virtual - 50+ Job Seekers Group - Topic: Resumes ("You Are A STAR!")Wednesday, March 4, 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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Creating a Pollinator Habitat AnywhereTuesday, March 10, 7:00pm Join Massachusetts Master Gardener Denise Guérin to learn how to create a pollinator habitat in a garden, deck, patio or even parking lots! This program is generously sponsored by the Billerica Public Library Foundation. |
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Wednesday, March 11, 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 an Irish Music Concert starring Rob LeDoux. 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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Sheryl Faye Presents Abigail Adams - our first second lady and second first lady. You won't want to miss this mesmerizing performance that reviews the history of one of the most influential ladies during the American Revolution. This program is funded by a grant from the Billerica Local Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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Virtual - 50+ Job Seekers Group - Topic: AI Tools in Your Job SearchWednesday, March 18, 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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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 We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. 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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James Miller, head of the Bluebird Restoration Project, will discuss this resident-led project focused on increasing the bluebird population in Billerica. These dedicated individuals have installed forty-five nest boxes in Billerica that are monitored during the bluebird nesting season. Mr. Miller will review the history of their efforts, as well as how they monitor and record data. |
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David Williams, a past president of the Brookline Bird Club and member of the MA Audubon, will be here in Billerica to discuss the upcoming Spring migration! This informative talk will review how to find and identify some of the beautiful birds that pass through this area in the Spring. This program is generously sponsored by the Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library. |
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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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