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Hearts abound!
February may bring freezing weather, but it's also the month when we turn to stories about love to help see us through the winter. Speaking of freezing weather, keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for weather-related closures, if necessary. Also -- don't hesitate to ask us for home delivery; that service is *always* available! |
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President's Day
Monday, February 17, 2025
We will be closed on Monday, February 17 in honor of President's Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 18 at 1:00 pm. Enjoy your holiday!
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MBLC & Boston Bruins Pajama Drive
February 1, Through March 15
Drop off a new pair of children's or adult pajamas to support Cradles to Crayons and kids in the foster care system right here in the Boston area!
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Scandinavian Heart Basket Wednesday, February 5 at 3:30 pm For ages 8-12. Director Virginia Johnson instructs with this simple craft. All supplies included. |
Chess Club
Monday nights, February 10 & 24 at 6:00 pm For ages 6-11. Doug Southall leads a chess club for children age six and older, approximately every two weeks. Each meeting will begin with a brief lesson on some aspect of the game, followed by free play. Drop in; no registration required. |
Science Club
Tuesday, February 18 at 3:30 pm For ages six and up. Explore scientific principles with super-fun experiments. Dress to make a mess. |
Lego Day
Tuesday, February 18 at 4:00 pm Join us in free play with Legos! Your creation will be placed on display in the Children's Room. Drop in; no registration required. |
Toe Jam Puppet Band Wednesday, February 19 at 1:00 pm For all ages. The fabulous Toe Jam Puppet Band will entertain with their wacky antics. |
Felted Horse Hoop with PopUp Art School
Friday, February 21 at 3:00 pm For ages 8 and up. Discover the magical world of needle felting in this fun and beginner-friendly class! Learn how to needle felt a beautiful horse or unicorn onto a hoop. Choose a natural look or go whimsical with a colorful rainbow mane. |
The Larchmont Shipwreck Remembered
Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 pm Your host for tonight’s voyage is Daniel Harrington. Mr. Harrington, a self-described recovering politician, is a former East Providence City Councilor and long-time monthly columnist for the Providence Journal. He presently works as a Securities Principal for MassMutual and serves as a Director for the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. No registration required. |
Neurographic Art Workshop
Saturday, February 15 at 1:00 pm Join us for a relaxing workshop on neurographic art! This simple and creative process uses shapes and flowing lines to help reduce stress, spark creativity, and connect with your inner self. No art experience is needed—just come ready to unwind and explore! We will also do a relaxing guided meditation to inspire you for the new year! |
Out of this World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Monday, February 24 at 6:30 pm 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 February is That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming |
Cookbook Club
Tuesday, February 25 at 6:30 pm Join us for Cookbook Club! It meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! For more information, please contact Jo-Anne Johnson at jjohnson@hanover.ocln.org |
Tuesday, February 4: Helena Echlin, Clever Little Thing Wednesday, February 5: Charles B. Fancher, Red Clay Thursday, February 6: Robert Dugoni, Hold Strong Friday, February 7: Carter Wilson, Tell Me What You Did Monday, February 10: Heather Fawcett, Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales Tuesday, February 11: No Lecture Wednesday, February 12: Steve Berry, The Medici Return Thursday, February 13: Christopher Farnsworth, Robert B. Parker's Buried Secrets: A Jesse Stone Novel Friday, February 14: No Lecture - Valentine's Day |
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Monday, February 17: No Lecture Tuesday, February 18: Christina Clancy, The Snowbirds Wednesday, February 19: Joseph Finder, The Oligarch's Daughter Thursday, February 20: TBA Friday, February 21: Victoria Christopher Murray, Harlem Rhapsody Monday, February 24: Edward Ashton, The Fourth Consort Tuesday, February 25: Nancy Johnson, People of Means Wednesday, February 26: Elinor Lipman, Every Tom, Dick & Harry Thursday, February 27: Mark Greaney, Midnight Black Friday, February 28: No Lecture |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Eliot Stein, Custodians of Wonder
Monday, February 3 at 7:00 pm Eliot Stein has traveled the globe in search of remarkable people who are preserving some of our most extraordinary cultural rites. In Custodians of Wonder: Ancient Customs, Profound Traditions, and the Last People Keeping Them Alive, Stein introduces readers to a man saving the secret ingredient in Japan's 700-year-old original soy sauce recipe. In Italy, he learns how to make the world's rarest pasta from one of the only women alive who knows how to make it. And in India, he discovers a family rumored to make a mysterious metal mirror believed to reveal your truest self. Stein uncovers an almost lost world. His work has appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, The Guardian, The Washington Post, Vice, Condé Nast Traveler, CNN, USA Today, National Geographic, The Independent, and elsewhere. He is a deputy editor at BBC Travel, with the column called Custom Made that highlights creative characters and cultural custodians making our world a more interesting place. Thanks to Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Tips on Planning a Trip to Europe
Tuesday, February 4 at 2:00 pm Post-pandemic, Americans visiting Europe are facing massive crowds and high temperatures among other difficulties. This presentation covers time honored and new recommendations for planning a great vacation. Europe welcomes our return and hopes we can adjust to a changing world. Led by Gene Flynn, an Illinois native, who has taught at the College of Lake County and Harper College, and serves on the board of the Institute for Continued Learning at Roosevelt University. He frequently gives travel presentations to libraries and senior centers around the country, and has traveled to more than a dozen European countries. 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: Miniature Painter Revealed - Amalia Kussner's Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame & Fortune
Thursday, February 6 at 10:30 am No female portrait artists had the notoriety or esteemed clientèle that Amalia Kussner did. While photography was on the rise, miniatures had a feeling and soul to them that photos could not duplicate. Amalia’s portraits provided a grandeur that presented Gilded Age elite as American royalty. Her subjects included reigning social queen Mrs. Caroline Astor, Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Consuelo Vanderbilt, Mamie Fish, “dollar heiress” Minnie Paget, England’s Edward VII, Russia’s Czar Nicholas II and Alexandra, and diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes. From the mid-1890s to early 1910, having a Kussner miniature was just as important an accessory as owning fine jewelry or a mansion in Newport. Learn the riveting story of how one woman rose from simple beginnings to become one of the most sought-after miniaturists of the Gilded Age. Led by Kathleen Langone, historical researcher, host of the podcast, "People Hidden In History," and author of the forthcoming book, Miniature Painter Revealed: Amalia Kussner’s Gilded Age Pursuit of Fame and Fortune. Thank you to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Gal/Pal/Valentine's Day Romance Book Recommendations with Lorelei's Lit Lair
Monday, February 10 at 7:00 pm If you know romance, you probably know Lorelei! Affectionately referred to as a passionate Romance Ambassador, Lorelei has been offering book recommendations, author spotlights, giveaways and connecting authors with readers through social media since 2010, providing a safe and friendly environment for book lovers around the globe. Lorelei will be giving us book recs for this special holiday - not only for couples, but pals and gals. So, if you love a good romantic story, one that has a good group of friends, and/or a tight knit circle of women, this program is for you! And, if your pile isn't already groaning, it will be! Romance book lovers can join the "Let’s Talk Romance Books" Social Club, an exclusive virtual membership where readers can now enjoy Lorelei’s in-person signature style reader events from the comfort of their home, introducing up and coming, and acclaimed bestselling authors in a fun and entertaining way inside a safe and friendly online community. You can also join her Free Membership at Lorelei's Lit Lair. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Recommendations with Author Jane Healey
Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 pm 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. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Thriller/Horror Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette, aka @redreadreviews
Tuesday, February 11 at 7:30 pm 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. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Inclusive & Diverse Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer @SometimesLeelynnreads
Thursday, February 20 at 7:30 pm Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/ Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Leelynn (she/they) is a frequent book blogger and bookstagrammer at @sometimeleelynnreads, and has been talking about her favorite books and authors on Instagram for 10 years. Coming from the beautiful state of Hawaii, she is excited to continue to share her love of books and hopes to bring some new and amazing books to your radar. Image credit: Graphics by Waffley Cute Designs Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Seashore Trolley Museum
Friday, February 21 at 2:00 pm All aboard! Learn about the history of the trolleys in America in this visit from the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine and its satellite location, the National Street Car Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts. Founded in 1939, the Seashore Trolley Museum is the world's first and largest electric railway museum. The museum is operated by the New England Electric Railway Historical Society, which works to preserve knowledge, context, and resources for future generations by collecting, restoring, operating, and exhibiting significant public transit vehicles and artifacts. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Debut Author Panel with Karissa Chen, Tara Dorabji, Laurie L. Dove, and Jakob Kerr
Monday, February 24 at 7:00 pm We welcome authors Karissa Chen, Tara Dorabji, Laurie L. Dove, and Jakob Kerr to our virtual stage. We'll be talking all about getting into publishing, the pitfalls, challenges, and roadblocks as well as the excitement, fulfillment, and reader enthusiasm that makes it all worthwhile. Bring your questions as this will be in a Q&A format. All four of our authors have books coming out in January 2025 - how awesome is that!?! For more information about the authors, please see our calendar. Photo credits: Karissa Chen by Ernie Chang, Tara Dorabji by Sheila Menezes, and Jakob Kerr by Ashley Courter Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author talk with Nancy Reddy, The Good Mother Myth
Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 pm Poet and Essayist, Nancy Reddy, joins us to discuss her book, The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our Bad Ideas About How to Be a Good Mom, a timely and thought-provoking debunking of the bad ideas that have for too long defined what it means to be a "good" mom. This program is for all of the caregivers who struggle to be the best they can be with societal pressures constantly trying to influence our good instincts. We hope you can join us for this important discussion. Her previous books include the poetry collection Pocket Universe and the anthology The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood, which she co-edited with Emily Pérez. She writes the newsletter Write More, Be Less Careful. You can find her on Instagram at nancy.o.reddy. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: Author Talk with Ben Kane, StormCrow
Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 pm Please join our conversation with author Ben Kane as he discusses StormCrow. On the east coast of Ireland thirteen-year old Finn finds the sword of a slain Norseman, and with Odin's raven watching, is given the name Stormcrow. When Finn's family is torn apart by a random act of violence, and the sword lost, he embarks on a quest for revenge with his oldest friend. Kenya born, Irish by blood and a UK resident, Ben Kane’s passion for history has taken him to more than 60 countries, and all 7 continents. During his travels and subsequent research, including walking hundreds of miles in Roman military gear, he has learned much about the Romans and the way they lived. Eleven of his eighteen novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, and he has sold more than a million and a half books worldwide. He lives in Somerset, UK, with his children, where he writes full time. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: A Look at Oscar Winning Songs
Friday, February 28 at 2:00 pm Since 1934 the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has recognized one song written specifically for film released during the previous calendar year as worthy of an “Oscar." Past winners have included such wonderful numbers as "Moon River," "It Might As Well Be Spring," "All the Way" and "Over the Rainbow." Enjoy archival video clips of the actual presenters and recipients for over a dozen of these classic songs as well as experience many of the original artists’ renditions as they were first introduced to movie audiences. Led by Rich Knox, a retired school teacher and administrator, who lectures on musicals, films, and opera to libraries across the country. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! |
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Monday, February 10 at 4:15 pm MEETING INFORMATION – In-Person (John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA – Trustee Room) and Virtual (information below) Meeting address: https://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 |
Friends of John Curtis Free Library
Watch for the Friends annual renewal mailings, coming in February. Not a current member? The Friends always welcome new members - ask at the circulation desks for a membership form the next time you visit! |
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