Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 am
 

Join us and make something *amazing* from our fully-stocked cart!

 

Monday Mornings at 10:15 am
 

Listen to a picture book, then do a simple craft.  The children are generally not accompanied by caregivers.

 

Drop in; no registration required.

 

 

Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with JCFL families!! This fun class provides a beautiful bonding experience between the adult and child. Each class is 45 minutes. The class is geared toward children ages three to six years, but all ages are welcome to participate.  Please bring a yoga mat or towel.   

Tuesday Afternoons at 4:00 pm
 

 

Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver.

 

Drop-in, no registration required.

 

 

We had so much fun with Shannon last year, we just had to bring her back!  We'll continue the conversation we were having and bring up new thoughts about why we read with author Shannon Reed, "Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One Page Before Lights Out". She makes the case that we should read for pleasure above all else. In this whip-smart, laugh-out-loud funny collection, she shares surprising stories from her life as a reader and the poignant ways in which books have impacted her students. 

 

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Were you to travel back to the England of Anglo-Saxon times and begin a new life without technology, would you manage? If you were a king, a servant or even a slave, what rights do you have under the law? Are women treated well by their husbands, and if you become sick, what are your chances of recovery? How might you earn your living, and the biggest worry: what to do about those fearsome Vikings? All these questions and more are answered by one of our favorite speakers, Toni Mount, in this self-help guide for time-travelers.

 

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Join us for the Out of This World Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club! We meet on the last Monday of the month, and alternate between science fiction and fantasy titles.

 

The title for May is The Full Moon Coffee House by Mai Mochizuki

 

Join Heather Wolf, one of our very favorite speakers and author of Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are and Birding at the Bridge: In Search of Every Bird on the Brooklyn Waterfront, as she shares tips for jumping into the nature documentary happening around you, also known as spring bird migration! Learn how to find more migrating birds and witness their fascinating behaviors, as well as cue into birds that will be breeding and raising young in your area. We can't wait for what will be another fascinating conversation!

 

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FOR ADULTS ONLY.   Limited to 15 attendees.

 

Join Deenie Patrick, MFA, as she walks us through creating our own fused glass wine stoppers!   She also creates stained and fused glass for commissions and galleries. More photos and videos may be found at: www.deeniepacik.net 

 

All glass is precut.  Please note:  All pieces will go with the presenter to her studio for kiln firing.  Return time may vary; you will be notified when pieces are available for pickup from the Library.

 

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Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews.

 

Jane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls, a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller, The Secret Stealers, which was an Amazon First Reads Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice, and her debut, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris is her newly released novel from Lake Union Publishing. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interviews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family lives outside Boston. 

 

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Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program!

 

 

Feeling lost in the world of investing? If terms like “asset allocation” or “diversification” make your eyes glaze over, you’re not alone. Whether you're just getting started or trying to make sense of the basics, this webinar will help you build a strong financial foundation—without the jargon or judgment. Led by Ariel Nathanson, Founder of Finances for Feminists and Certified Financial Education Instructor.

In this investing webinar, you will learn Why Investing Matters, The Core Investing Principles Everyone Should Know, and A fresh financial perspective!  Join us to engage in a supportive, judgment-free environment and learn about investing!

 

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Not sure what to read next? Join Jody (aka @RedReadReviews) for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - every genre and interest! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews.

 

Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader. Lover of all books! We know that Jody will travel far and wide to meet the authors she loves, reads voraciously, and talks about books as if they are her best friends. We can't wait to hear what she'll be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. 

 

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Agenda is posted 48 hours in advance on the Town's website.

 

MEETING INFORMATION – In-Person (John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA – Trustee Room) and Virtual (information below)

ttps://hanover-magov.zoom.us/j/88073300181?pwd=SFYzcDJrNE45eWVEZG1WUTJVYnBndz09

 

Telephone: Dial one of the following phone numbers: 929-205-6099; 312-626-6799; 301-715- 8592; 346-248-7799; 669-900-6833; 253-215-8782. If you are a dial-in participant and would like to ask a question, please press *9 to enter the question queue. If you are a dial-in participant and would like to mute/ unmute, please press *6 to toggle.

 

Meeting ID:  880 7330 0181

Passcode:  jcfl