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Toddler Time (ages 18-35 months)
Wednesday mornings, November 12 and 19 at 10:15 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. |
STEM Playgroup (ages 3-5)
Wednesday mornings, November 12,19 and 26 at 11:00 Join Ms. Debbie for an exciting playgroup emphasizing STEM principles. Sponsored by the South Shore Family Network. For ages three to five years. We're sorry, registration for this program has closed. |
Picture Book Time (3-4 year olds) Monday morning, November 17 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 needed. |
Patty Cake Time (Babies) Monday morning, November 17 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 needed. |
Kids Yoga (ages 3-6)
Monday, November 17 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 needed. |
Lego Day (ages 4 and up) Tuesday afternoon, November 18 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. |
VIRTUAL: Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles
Monday, November 17 at 6:00 pm We had such a great time chatting with John last year, we just had to do it again! With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2025 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy!). No need to bring papyrus and quill, we'll send out a list after the session. We hope you can join us! 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: Tolkien Society
Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00 pm Please attend the monthly meeting of the South Shore Chapter of the JRR Tolkien Society! This is an official branch ("smial") of the Tolkien Society, established for the South Shore. Please email Steve for any questions/other information: steveforlibrary@gmail.com. |
IN PERSON: Cookbook Club
DATE CHANGE! Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, we're meeting a week early! Join us to try out new recipes and bring the results to share! For more information, contact Jo-Anne Johnson: jjohnson@hanover.ocln.org
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IN PERSON: Local Author, Lucy Wightman, Princess Cheyenne
Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm Join us as Lucy Wightman talks about her new book, Princess Cheyenne! |
VIRTUAL: Meet Me at Luke's with The Gilmore Book Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart
Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 pm Stars Hollow in the Fall is one of our favorite Seasons! If you are a Gilmore Girls fan, we hope you can join us for this rapid paced Q&A with The Gilmore Girl Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart. We'll be chatting about her new book, "Meet Me at Luke's: Lessons in Life and Love from Gilmore Girls", Rory's Reading Challenge, three generations of Gilmores (or, is it four with Trixie?), and all things Gilmore! We're huge fans and can't wait for this discussion! You can buy signed books by Philipp from Aesop's Fable, just make a note that you want the books signed when you check out. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! |
VIRTUAL: SciFi/Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 pm Love Speculative Fiction, SciFi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews. Please register. You can sign up for one session or for all! Kristen has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember and has been blogging about fantasy and science fiction books since 2007. You can find Kristen on Bluesky as @fantasycafe, where she likes to chat about books and Baldur’s Gate 3. 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 and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads Thursday, November 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. Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all! Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and bookstagrammer at @sometimeleelynnreads . 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! |
IN PERSON: Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Monday, November 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 November is Gwenhwyfar by Mercedes Lackey We are considering taking this group virtual - let us know what you think! |
VIRTUAL: Discussing "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" with Author Becky Libourel Diamond
Monday, November 24 at 7:00 pm We are such huge fans of the Gilded Age and food that this is the perfect program for us! Join author Becky Libourel Diamond as she discusses her new book "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies and Treats from America's Golden Era" with all of the details that will go straight to your foodie heart. "The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" bridges the past and present, bringing back sugar plums and other confections not typically found in modern cookbooks, while revisiting some beloved favorites. Please note that this is a discussion NOT a cooking demo. But, feel free to grab the book from your library or local indie bookstore to learn how to make some fantastic, historical treats from one of our favorite eras! 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! |
Don't forget to Sign Up for the December "Kaboom Box"!
The November subscription box was a big hit - don't miss out! After all, we had 18 registrations, and there are only 20 boxes each month! Here's how the subscription works: * Sign up for the Book Box each month (on our calendar: December 10). Each Box will include a new library book along with treats, crafts, and other goodies. * Pick up your box at the Library on the second Wednesday of the month. * Return the book and box when done, but everything else is yours to keep! Registration is open to Hanover residents only through December 3 at 8:00 pm. After that, registration will open to everyone. |
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