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So much fun in September! September is half-over, but not the programming at the Library! Check out all of the programs still to come. And here's a sneak peak into October -- the OCLN Booktober Library Crawl is coming! Yes, the crawl is back, and running for the entire month of October! Keep an eye out for the October issue for more information.
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Picture Book Time (3-4 year olds) Monday mornings at 10:15 am Listen to a picture book, then do a simple craft. Three-and-four-year-olds are generally not accompanied by caregivers. Drop in; no registration required. |
Patty Cake Story Time (Babies) Monday mornings at 11:00 am Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, big books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop in; no registration required. |
Children's Yoga Class (3-6 year olds) Monday mornings at 11:00 am Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library 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. Drop in; no registration required. |
Story Time (5-6 year olds)
Monday afternoons at 4:30 pm After-school story time for five- and six-year-olds. Longer picture books and sometimes a craft. Drop in; no registration required. |
Lego Day (ages 4 and up) Tuesday afternoons at 4:00 pm Build with Legos for an hour. Finished creations may b put on display in the Children's Room. For ages four years and older. Drop in; no registration required. |
Toddler Time (ages 18-35 months) Wednesday mornings at 11:00 am Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration needed. |
 VIRTUAL: Rock and Roll Goes Hollywood (2 part series) Monday, September 22 AND 29, 2:00 pm Ever since the beginning of the sound era, film producers and directors have recognized the importance of including music in their motion pictures, whether as part of a soundtrack or by including songs performed either by the film’s actors or by vocalists who dubbed them. Examine how outstanding directors such as Stanley Kubrick, John Hughes, and Robert Zemeckis made effective use of songs from the first two decades of the Rock era to set a mood or remind the audience of the time frame in which the film was set. Led by Rich Knox, a retired school teacher and administrator, who lectures on musicals, films, and opera to libraries across the country. Please register. The same link is good for Part #1 on September 22 AND for Part #2 on September 29. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Thanks to Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Cooking Demo with Chef, Heidi McIndoo Monday, September 22, 7:00 pm Just in time for the Fall, comfort food for the soul! Learn how to make Sloppy Joes and Deep Dish Cookie Pies with our favorite chef, Heidi McIndoo! And, with yummy, nutritious food like this, there's no guilt in having dessert first! Recipes will be sent out prior to the program so you can cook along if you'd like. Recording Note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: How to Learn a Language Before You Travel
Tuesday, September 23 at 2:00 pm Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for a different take on his popular armchair travel presentations. One of the joys of travel is the opportunity to learn about different cultures and ways of life, but language can be a barrier to your experience. This presentation will discuss the many methods and tools you can use to learn a foreign language, taking examples from Jeff’s own personal experience (French and Greek). Whether you’re just planning a short trip, or aiming for fluency, this presentation will give you advice and sources to help you on your language learning journey. Jeff is the retired Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and an avid traveler and photographer. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Feral and Hysterical with author, Sadie Hartmann
Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 pm What better for the season than a conversation with @mother_horror author Sadie Hartmann with our favorite horror book recommender, Jody Blanchette from @redreadreviews?! Sadie's book, "Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horror’s Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women" takes a close look at horror stories written by and/or featuring women. What could be more fun? Bring your questions because we'll have plenty of time for a robust Q&A! NOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: From Carson to Oprah to Colbert, a History of the Talk Show
Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 pm From its start in the early 1950s, the talk show has been one of television’s most versatile and durable formats. Pioneering programs like Today, Person-to-Person, and Tonight established the basic features that have guided the format ever since, particularly the importance of the host in guiding the proceedings. Explore the fascinating history of the television talk show, and examine its changing appeal from decade to decade. Led by Brian Rose, a professor emeritus at Fordham University, where he taught nearly four decades in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: The Art of the Forgery
Thursday, September 25 at 10:30 am Uncover the fascinating world of art forgeries, where skilled forgers have mimicked the styles of the great masters, deceiving collectors and experts alike. Explore the history of famous art forgeries, the techniques used to create them, and how they’ve impacted the art world, sparking debates on authenticity and value. Led by art historian and tour guide Tosca Ruggieri, owner of Art with Tosca. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing his program! |
IN PERSON: Writing Your First Novel
Monday, September 29 at 6:00 pm
Ever wanted to write a novel? Local author Stephen White walks you through the basics: How to come up with an idea; The power of "What if..." Building your characters; Write what you know (more or less); Continuity and anachronisms (Why is your character using a cell phone in 1979?); Internet research: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Playing with history; The editing process; If you don't read, you can't write; Creating a strong front cover and back cover—the title and the look; Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing; The Do's and Don'ts of Al.
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IN PERSON: Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Monday, September 29 at 6:30 pm
We welcome the club back after summer break! 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 September is The Grimoire Grammar School Parent Teacher Association by Caitlin Rozakis |
VIRTUAL: Who Really Wrote Shakespeare? with Author, David Kruh
Monday, September 29 at 7:00 pm Who Really Wrote Shakespeare? The doubts have been around for over 300 years. How could William Shakespeare - a man who never sailed - have written with such accuracy about sailing in The Tempest? Or how - without studying law - could he have written with such insight about lawyers, courts and legal issues, in plays such as Henry IV? Or how - without ever serving in the military - written so splendidly of the rigors and technical aspects of war as he did in Hamlet? That he couldn't and didn't is a fascinating concept that has amused many, tantalized others, and consumed the lives of a few, including a Boston man who, in 1916, went to court to prove that someone other than Shakespeare wrote all those great works. Before you laugh… he won the case. Hear the story of one man's search for the "real" author of the works attributed to William Shakespeare. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
IN PERSON: Cookbook Club
Tuesday, September 30 at 6:30 pm Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! For more information, contact Jo-Anne Johnson at jjohnson@Hanover.ocln.org |
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