The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History Saturday, May 23rd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have agreed that their nation began with the Revolution, but they have never agreed on what the Revolution actually meant. This lecture explores the surprising and often contentious history of how Americans have debated, reinterpreted, and fought over the meaning and legacy of the nation’s founding. Register here.

The Yarn Darlings Wednesday, May 27th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join our fiber arts group The Yarn Darlings! We will meet every other Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your knitting, crocheting, needle punching, needle felting, or any other yarn craft to work on while socializing with other crafters. All skill levels are welcome. We can’t wait to see you there. Registration is requested for the group but not required.

SCORE: The Lean Canvas Blueprint for Smart Entrepreneurs - Prove It Before You Build It Thursday, May 28th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. What if you could stress-test your business idea before investing a single dollar? Most ventures don't fail because of bad execution — they fail because they build something nobody actually wants. Wasted time, wasted money, wasted effort. It doesn't have to be that way. Join Bill Schloth for about The Lean Canvas, a fast, focused, and entrepreneur-friendly alternative to the traditional business plan. It strips away the noise and forces you to confront the right questions, in the right order — so you can move from idea to validated concept with confidence and clarity. Register here. 

Just Write Peer Writing Group Tuesday, June 2nd from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Considering a memoir? Dabbling in poetry? Composing essays? Join us at Just Write – a welcoming group for adults who love putting words on the page. We share our work with fellow writers and offer positive, constructive feedback and encouragement. All types of writing are welcome: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoirs, blog posts, essays, and more. Our policy is to focus on the quality of the piece and not the content. Come to read, listen, and encourage your fellow scribblers! Registration is encouraged but not required. 

Nonfiction Book Group Wednesday, June 3rd from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Consider this your invitation to read and discuss nonfiction! We read a wide variety of popular fiction and across the genres of nonfiction. June’s book selection is American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard. Register here. 

The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes during New England's Revolution Wednesday, June 3rd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Behind the battles and broadsides of the American Revolution was the steady, often overlooked labor of women working with textiles. Their everyday choices about clothing, fabric, and consumption played a powerful role in shaping the Revolutionary cause. As southern New England marks the 250th anniversary of the War for Independence, this illustrated program explores the lives of local women whose resilience and creativity helped sustain a nation in upheaval. Register here.

Toddler Time – Weekend Edition (Walkers-Age 3) Saturday, May 23rd from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Our popular weekday Toddler Time program is here on a Saturday! Come and join us for some music and movement at the library! We will sing, dance, and read together. Music and movement is more than just an active way to bond with your toddler. Programs like this can help develop gross and fine motor skills, encourage the use of words and memorization, and stimulate early literacy. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. Room capacity will be enforced. 

Toddler Time (Walkers-Age 3) Tuesday, May 26th from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come and join us for some music and movement at the library! We will sing, dance, and read together. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. 

Baby Time (Birth-walking) Wednesday, May 27th from 11 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. Ages birth to walking. Listen to a story, sing songs, and perform fingerplays. Registration is not required.

Preschool Time (Ages 3-5) Thursday, May 28th from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join Miss Katie for circle time, stories, and complete a simple craft. Registration is not required.

Sensory Scientists Friday, May 29^th from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join Miss Katie for an afternoon of fun sensory activities! Ages 3-5. Registration is required. Please only register the child(ren) participating, not the adult.

Teen Meditation & Sound Bath (Gr. 8-12) Saturday, May 30th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. We are so happy that you can join us for this relaxing sound bath at the library. Take a step back from the stress of your finals with this meditative exercise. A sound bath uses gongs and Himalayan singing bowls to help you relax, refocus, and reset. To have the best experience please dress comfortably, bring a yoga mat and/or a blanket. If you feel more comfortable sitting, you may bring a folding or zero gravity chairs instead. Registration is required. For Grades 8 - 12.

Origami Spike Ball (Gr. 4-7) Saturday, June 6th from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come fold origami spiked balls! Students will learn a modular (multi-sheet) origami pattern that comes together to create a cool spiked effect. No origami experience is necessary, beginners are welcome! Supplies are limited so registration is required. Please register each attendee.

High School Finals Tuesday, June 9th from 4:15 p.m. to 7:35 p.m. Teens will get to use the community room for guaranteed space to study before finals. Pizza will be provided based on first come first serve availability. Open to all high school students.

Graduation Cap Decorating (High School Seniors) Thursday, June 11th from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Drop in with your gradation cap to decorate it! We will have materials, but feel free to bring anything special you want to add.

Tiny Tales 2s, 3s and 4s Tuesday, May 26th from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come join us for story time! We will have a little bit of stories a little bit of music and a show-stopping craft. Register here. 

Creator's Corner Drop In Wednesday, May 27th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Drop in and use our 3D printer to create! Ages 8 and up.

Building Blocks: Lego/Snap Circuit Drop In Monday, June 1st from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Drop in for a fun time playing with Legos and our Snap Circuits. Let our Master Builder help you create masterpieces or let your imagination take you as far as you can go! Ages 7 and up.