Yoga & Literacy with Miss Ellen for Ages 3-5

Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown for ages 3-5.  Your preschooler will learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with certified yoga instructor Ellen! Space is limited for these programs.  Events made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton's Lecture Fun......More

Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown for ages 3-5.  Your preschooler will learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with certified yoga instructor Ellen! Space is limited for these programs.  Events made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton's Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yoga-literacy-with-miss-ellen-for-ages-3-5-22/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Adult Dungeons and Dragons

Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with this popular game that is celebrating 51 years of play? Join a small group with an experienced Dungeon Master to guide you! Group meets every first and third Satur......More

Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with this popular game that is celebrating 51 years of play? Join a small group with an experienced Dungeon Master to guide you! Group meets every first and third Saturday.  Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-adult-dungeons-and-dragons-60/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Kosmic Kelly Grades K-5

Wacky, energetic scientist Kosmic Kelly uses creative ideas to engage children on a variety of science topics. Space is limited. Please register. Sponsored by the Town Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kosmic-kelly-grades-k-5/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Gelli Printing Lab with Kimberly Stoney

Due to the popularity of this program, we are adding more sessions! Please be kind and select ONE session per month so as to allow others the opportunity to enjoy the experience. The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creati......More

Due to the popularity of this program, we are adding more sessions! Please be kind and select ONE session per month so as to allow others the opportunity to enjoy the experience. The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Each month a unique project is introduced, guiding participants as they explore and experiment with Gelli printing techniques. Whether a seasoned printer or just starting out, all are invited to join for an afternoon of innovation and creative expression! This group facilitated by artist and designer Kimberly Stoney. All materials are provided! Just bring an apron. Please note this event is intended for adult participants only. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-gelli-printing-lab-with-kimberly-stoney-15/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Gelli Printing Lab with Kimberly Stoney

Due to the popularity of this program, we are adding more sessions! Please be kind and select ONE session per month so as to allow others the opportunity to enjoy the experience. The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creati......More

Due to the popularity of this program, we are adding more sessions! Please be kind and select ONE session per month so as to allow others the opportunity to enjoy the experience. The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Each month a unique project is introduced, guiding participants as they explore and experiment with Gelli printing techniques. Whether a seasoned printer or just starting out, all are invited to join for an afternoon of innovation and creative expression! This group facilitated by artist and designer Kimberly Stoney. All materials are provided! Just bring an apron. Please note this event is intended for adult participants only. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-gelli-printing-lab-with-kimberly-stoney-24/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: The Invention of Charlotte Bronte with Author Graham Watson: Take Two

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** We had such a good time chatting with Graham that we just had to have him back! This time, we'll be delving deeper into ......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** We had such a good time chatting with Graham that we just had to have him back! This time, we'll be delving deeper into the primary sources - the manuscripts and letters - that informed Graham's book "The Invention of Charlotte Brontë: A New Life". Join us, once again, as Graham discusses Charlotte's life - the myths vs. reality - as well as his own research and writing of this fantastic book! If you missed the first session, you can find it on the Ashland Library YouTube Channel (if you'd like a little homework before Take Two :). About the book: Charlotte Brontë had a life as seemingly dramatic as her heroine Jane Eyre. Turning her back on her tragic past, Charlotte reinvented herself as an acclaimed author, a mysterious celebrity, and a passionate lover. Doing so meant burning many bridges, but her sudden death left her friends and admirers with more questions than answers. Tasked with telling the truth about Brontë’s life, her friend, the novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, uncovered secrets of illicit love, family discord, and professional rivalries more incredible than any fiction. The result, a tell-all biography, was so scandalous it was banned and rewritten twice in six months—but not before it had given birth to the legend of the Brontës. Through evaluating key events as well as introducing new archival material into the story, The Invention of Charlotte Brontë presents a different, darker take on one of the most famous women writers of the nineteenth century, showing Charlotte to be a strong but flawed individual.. ABOUT GRAHAM: Graham Watson is a specialist in the Brontës and Elizabeth Gaskell, and he is currently researching Victorian literary identities at the University of Glasgow. He has published a number of papers in Brontë Studies and has recently joined the journal’s peer-review board. This is his first book. Graham lives in Glasgow. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in collaboration with Ashland Public Library. Register directly on Zoom HERE https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-invention-of-charlotte-bronte-with-author-graham-watson-take-two/

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VIRTUAL: The History of the Flying Santa of the Lighthouses, 1929-2025 with Jeremy D'Entremont

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** The aerial visits of the Flying Santa to lighthouses and lifesaving stations have been a New England tradition since 192......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** The aerial visits of the Flying Santa to lighthouses and lifesaving stations have been a New England tradition since 1929. The program was inaugurated by Bill Wincapaw, a pioneering Maine pilot. Edward Rowe Snow, the popular New England historian and storyteller, became involved in the 1930s and kept the flights going through 1980. Today, the nonprofit organization Friends of Flying Santa works to continue the flights as a gesture of gratitude to the men, women, and families of the Coast Guard who keep watch over our coastal waters. Thousands of hours are volunteered each year to ensure the success of the helicopter flights that include the children of Coast Guard families from Maine to New York. As you may know, Jeremy D'Entremont is one of our very favorite speakers so we hope you'll join us for another wonderful discussion! ABOUT JEREMY: Jeremy D'Entremont is the historian of the U.S. Lighthouse Society and also the vice president of Friends of Flying Santa. In this presentation, Jeremy will relate the colorful history of the Flying Santa from 1929 to the present day. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in partnership with Ashland Public Library. Register directly on Zoom HERE. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-history-of-the-flying-santa-of-the-lighthouses-1929-2025-with-jeremy-dentremont/

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VIRTUAL: Trivia Tuesday

GPL's weekly virtual trivia tournament! Answer different themed trivia questions each week. Signing up for this event signs you up for the entire series and allows for the questions to be emailed to you. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-trivia-t......More

GPL's weekly virtual trivia tournament! Answer different themed trivia questions each week. Signing up for this event signs you up for the entire series and allows for the questions to be emailed to you. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-trivia-tuesday-322/

Library Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

STEM Take and Make for Kids

STEM Take and Make. Geared toward Preschool-Grade 5. Oct-May. xplore simple STEM activities at home! Sign up to receive your take-home kit the first Tuesday each month. Sign up starts one month prior. Limit 3 per family. Pick up in Children's Room. Families have 1 wee......More

STEM Take and Make. Geared toward Preschool-Grade 5. Oct-May. xplore simple STEM activities at home! Sign up to receive your take-home kit the first Tuesday each month. Sign up starts one month prior. Limit 3 per family. Pick up in Children's Room. Families have 1 week to pick up their kits. Priority is given to Groton residents. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stem-take-and-make-for-kids-5/

Children's Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Creative Kids Drop-In Craft

Drop-in the children's room and get creative! There is a preselected craft and materials or freestyle it! Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-kids-drop-in-craft-314/

Children's Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Little Hands Create Craft Time Ages 3-5

Join Miss Nancy for a crafternoon experience with your preschooler! Crafts are designed for kids ages 3-5.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/little-hands-create-craft-hour-ages-3-5-3/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Craft and Chat (formerly Daytime DIY)

A brand new art program! Gather with other creative individuals once per week to  chat and work on whatever art/craft pursuit you enjoy! Don't have something in particular you are working on? We'll have some art materials available with simple instructions.  Once per......More

A brand new art program! Gather with other creative individuals once per week to  chat and work on whatever art/craft pursuit you enjoy! Don't have something in particular you are working on? We'll have some art materials available with simple instructions.  Once per month (usually the second Tuesday), Kimberly Stoney will lead a specific project. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-daytime-diy-17/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Let's Talk About...

Come together with a small group of members of the Groton Community to practice discussing challenging and often divisive topics. The goal of these conversations is not to debate or change one another's opinions, but to build understanding of one another and find ways......More

Come together with a small group of members of the Groton Community to practice discussing challenging and often divisive topics. The goal of these conversations is not to debate or change one another's opinions, but to build understanding of one another and find ways to strengthen our community. Each month will feature a different topic. September 9 – News in the Modern World October 7 – Civic Renewal November 4 – Free Speech December 2 – Technology and Relationships  Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-lets-talk-about-28/

Historical Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Book Worms Grades 4 & 5

Talking about books helps boost a love for reading! Join Book Worms led by Miss Carrie and have fun reading and talking about books with your friends. Snacks and fun provided. Meets the first Tuesday of every month from October, 2025-May, 2026. Registration required. ......More

Talking about books helps boost a love for reading! Join Book Worms led by Miss Carrie and have fun reading and talking about books with your friends. Snacks and fun provided. Meets the first Tuesday of every month from October, 2025-May, 2026. Registration required. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-worms-grades-4-5-10/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Comics Club Grades 3-5

Do you love to draw? Do you love to read comics and graphic novels? Join Comics Club and draw, write and create your own comics. You can bring your own project to work on or start a new one. Basic materials and snacks provided. Registration required. Meets on th......More

Do you love to draw? Do you love to read comics and graphic novels? Join Comics Club and draw, write and create your own comics. You can bring your own project to work on or start a new one. Basic materials and snacks provided. Registration required. Meets on the first Tuesday of every month for Grades 3-5. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/comics-club-grades-3-5-20/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Historical Fiction Book Recommendations with Jane Healey

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey, monthly for 30 minutes of pure......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** 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. About the Speaker: 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. We can't wait to hear what Jane will be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over! FOLLOW UP NOTE: We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploading them to our YouTube Channel. Sign up directly via Zoom Here! Presented in partnership with Ashland Public Library. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-historical-fiction-book-recommendations-with-jane-healey-11/

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VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation Group

Please note that this group has decided to remain virtual for the time being. Hablas espanol? Spanish Conversation Group Venga y practica su espanol! Group leader, Veronica Mazzu, is a native Spanish speaker from Chile and a public school Spanish teacher in Southbo......More

Please note that this group has decided to remain virtual for the time being. Hablas espanol? Spanish Conversation Group Venga y practica su espanol! Group leader, Veronica Mazzu, is a native Spanish speaker from Chile and a public school Spanish teacher in Southborough.  The Spanish Conversation Group meets twice monthly on Tuesdays (usually the first and third), 7:00-8 pm. Runs all year long.  Generously supported by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-spanish-conversation-group-53/

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VIRTUAL: Quakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis with Bill Thierfelder

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Take a look at some of the major seismic and volcanic events of the last few thousand years and help separate fear-filled ......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Take a look at some of the major seismic and volcanic events of the last few thousand years and help separate fear-filled hype from science-based facts. We’ll look at the causes of earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis and how tectonic movement changes our globe across time and explore cutting-edge technology that’s being used to predict when and where the next event might occur.    ABOUT BILL: Dr. Bill Thierfelder is a retired professor of Arts and Humanities, with a PhD in English Literature, an MA in Theology, and a BA in English with additional concentrations in music history and art. After teaching Second Grade for four years and High School seniors for six months as a replacement substitute, Bill spent the next 32 years teaching a variety of Arts and Humanities courses at several New York and Long Island universities and colleges, including St. John's University, Hofstra University, and Dowling College. He is currently docent emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History where he continues to give both Zoom and in-person presentations, work on special editing projects, and give tours. He also lectures regularly for libraries and educational organizations nationwide via Zoom. Bill's classroom, library, and Museum vocations have taught him that life is all about “making wings," hence, the name of his website: Making Wings. Indeed, Bill's philosophy--rooted in years of practical study and life experience--is simple: The most important thing you can do is to make wings for yourself and fly to places that fulfill your potential, that allow you to develop your unique gifts, and that open you up to a world of possibilities. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Made possible, in part, by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. Presented in cooperation with a variety of other area libraries. Sign up directly via Zoom HERE! https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-quakes-volcanoes-and-tsunamis-with-bill-thierfelder/

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VIRTUAL: Thriller/Horror Book Recs with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Not sure what to read next? Join Jody, monthly, for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrille......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Not sure what to read next? Join Jody, monthly, for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of horror and thrillers out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. About the Speaker: 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! FOLLOW UP NOTE: We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploading them to our YouTube Channel. Sign up directly via Zoom Here! Presented in partnership with Ashland Public Library. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-thriller-horror-book-recs-with-bookstagrammer-jody-blanchette-12/

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VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Networking: You Must Give to Get

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, under......More

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career," this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search. Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. This week's topic (November 5) is Networking 2.0: You Must Give to Get. Register directly on Zoom HERE. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries. Made possible, in part, by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-50-job-seekers-networking-group-7/

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Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden! ......More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden! This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall. Registration is required. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peapods-storytime-for-ages-0-2-261/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden! ......More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden! This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall. Registration is required. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peapods-storytime-for-ages-0-2-291/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Storytime with Inga: Inspiring Explorations

Through themed read aloud and activities designed for preschooler, children explore our amazing world. Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. Topics explored: Sept 3: Beavers, Nature Engineers Oct 1: Simple Machines Nov 5: Full Moon, the Moon Cycle Dec 3......More

Through themed read aloud and activities designed for preschooler, children explore our amazing world. Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. Topics explored: Sept 3: Beavers, Nature Engineers Oct 1: Simple Machines Nov 5: Full Moon, the Moon Cycle Dec 3: Hibernation Registration is required. Space is limited. Please sign up. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-ingas-storytime-3/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: French Conversation Group

Join other adults to practice your French conversation skills! The group will meet in person with the additional option of attending via Zoom (request a link by emailing [email protected]). The group will meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2pm. ......More

Join other adults to practice your French conversation skills! The group will meet in person with the additional option of attending via Zoom (request a link by emailing [email protected]). The group will meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2pm. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-french-conversation-group-2/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Cursive Club for Grades 3 -5

Cursive Club for Grades 3-5. Meets in-person the 1st Wednesday of the month starting October 1, 2025 from 4:00-4:30 pm. Learn and/or practice cursive writing in a fun atmosphere with Miss Carrie. Snacks and workbooks provided. Starts Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Gener......More

Cursive Club for Grades 3-5. Meets in-person the 1st Wednesday of the month starting October 1, 2025 from 4:00-4:30 pm. Learn and/or practice cursive writing in a fun atmosphere with Miss Carrie. Snacks and workbooks provided. Starts Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cursive-club-for-grades-3-5-14/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Deadly Prose - Mystery Writers Group

Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others. Sign up to receive the Z......More

Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others. Sign up to receive the Zoom invite. Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others. The group meets every other Wednesday as a virtual meeting from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  January 8, 22 February 5, 19 March 5, 19 April 2, 16 May 7, 21 June 4, 18  https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-deadly-prose-mystery-writers-group-21/

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Robotics Battle-bots Challenge (Grade 5-10)

Create a battle ready robot using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits and compete for prizes. Grades 5-10. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/robotics-battle-bots-challenge-grade-5-10-50/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Shakespeare Read Aloud Circle

Read Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors within a small group using a laid back Read Aloud Circle format. The group will read the modern translation found in No Fear Shakespeare as the goal is to learn the story, not to fully decode the old English text. Participants who w......More

Read Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors within a small group using a laid back Read Aloud Circle format. The group will read the modern translation found in No Fear Shakespeare as the goal is to learn the story, not to fully decode the old English text. Participants who wish to just listen and not read aloud may do so. No theater or Shakespeare experience necessary! Just a willingness to engage in reading aloud and discussing with peers. Everybody will be given their own copy of the play at no charge. The class will meet one evening per week for five weeks (no homework required). Put a stake in the ground and let’s get this famous play into your inventory.  Teens and adults are welcome. Please commit to attending all five meetings as the group will cover one act of the play per meeting. October 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19  Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lifelong-learning-shakespeare-read-aloud-circle-4/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Wild Turkeys in Massachusetts with Mass Audubon

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** The wild turkey, synonymous with Thanksgiving and iconic within our region, has not always held such a stable place in M......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** The wild turkey, synonymous with Thanksgiving and iconic within our region, has not always held such a stable place in Massachusetts. There was a time when turkeys were overhunted nearly to the point of extinction. Thanks to a reintroduction program begun in the 1970s, turkeys can now be found throughout the state in urban, rural, and suburban areas. Learn some turkey natural and cultural history as well as the conservation needs of these native birds. Led by Patti Steinman, the Education Coordinator for Mass Audubon’s Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries, based out of Arcadia in Easthampton and Northampton. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library. Register directly via Zoom HERE! https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-wild-turkeys-in-massachusetts-with-mass-audubon/

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Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds w/ Miss Jacquie

Join Strega Mama for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-3-4-5-year-olds-w-miss-jac......More

Join Strega Mama for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-3-4-5-year-olds-w-miss-jacquie-43/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Art and World War II: Hitler's Cultural Ambitions and Nazi Theft

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** From his failed attempts as a painter to his grand plans to loot European masterworks, art played a central role in Hitl......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** From his failed attempts as a painter to his grand plans to loot European masterworks, art played a central role in Hitler’s personal life and political strategies. Learn more about Nazi exhibitions of so-called “degenerate art,” theft from European churches, museums and private collections, as well as the challenge of restoring works to their rightful heirs today. Led by art historian Jane Oneail, owner of Culturally Curious. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library. Made possible, in part, by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. Register directly on Zoom HERE. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-art-and-world-war-ii-hitlers-cultural-ambitions-and-nazi-theft/

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IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

Knitting & Crochet Group meets weekly, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Other Handcrafts are welcome! Self-directed work on our own projects. Open to All. No need to sign up in advance -- just come! In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's......More

Knitting & Crochet Group meets weekly, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Other Handcrafts are welcome! Self-directed work on our own projects. Open to All. No need to sign up in advance -- just come! In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's Garden.  Hosted by GPL Librarian Susanne Olson.  Come with your latest project. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-gpl-knitting-group-114/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

3D Design and Print Club (Grades 5-12)

Come learn how to 3D print with us! Together we will walk through using TinkerCAD, and then 3D print your own inventions! We will meet every other week.  https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/3d-design-and-print-club-grades-5-12-18/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read Aloud with Jennie

Miss Jennie Fitzkee, a teacher from the Groton Community School, is one of the most amazing, dynamic storytellers! She will read from the best children's chapter books for children in grades K-2. You will NOT want to miss out! This read-aloud meets the first and third......More

Miss Jennie Fitzkee, a teacher from the Groton Community School, is one of the most amazing, dynamic storytellers! She will read from the best children's chapter books for children in grades K-2. You will NOT want to miss out! This read-aloud meets the first and third Thursday every month, starting Sept 19.. I wonder what she'll be reading?!  Space is limited. Please sign up.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-aloud-with-jennie-144/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Reading Rippers Grades 9-10

Read and discuss great books with friends. Meets on the first Thursday of every month from October, 2025-May, 2026.   Snacks and fun provided. Please read the book before the meeting. Copies are available at the Children's Room Desk. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.......More

Read and discuss great books with friends. Meets on the first Thursday of every month from October, 2025-May, 2026.   Snacks and fun provided. Please read the book before the meeting. Copies are available at the Children's Room Desk. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/reading-rippers-grades-9-10-2/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Welcome to the Graveyard with the Gravestone Girls

Take an in-person ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism from the comfort of the library. From colonial New England burial grounds of the 16 & 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century loc......More

Take an in-person ‘virtual tour’ chronicling cemetery art, history and symbolism from the comfort of the library. From colonial New England burial grounds of the 16 & 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations, the program examines why we have cemeteries and gravestones, why they look like they do and how styles and art have evolved over almost 400 years. The presentation is robust with photographs of original gravestones and burial grounds from cemeteries visited by Gravestone Girls over many years.   Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-welcome-to-the-graveyard-with-the-gravestone-girls/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Declutter Series with Jamie Novak: How to Catch Up Before the Holidays

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Log on for this month’s declutter club zoom when decluttering humorist Jamie Novak shares simple steps to catch up before t......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Log on for this month’s declutter club zoom when decluttering humorist Jamie Novak shares simple steps to catch up before the busy holiday season. Plus, the one thing she ALWAYS gets ready. Then join the live guided tidy-up for a quick jumpstart! ABOUT JAMIE: You may have seen her on morning TV, read her newest book Keep This Toss That, listened to her 10 Minute Podcast, or watched her YouTube Show. Jamie spends most days presenting virtual programs on how to de-stress and de-clutter, with a humorous twist. When not on the computer Jamie is clipping out recipes she never prepares. Check out her website for more information: https://jamienovak.com/ RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in cooperation with Chelmsford Public Library. Sign up directly via Zoom HERE! https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-declutter-series-with-jamie-novak-how-to-make-fall-cleaning-and-holiday-prep-easy-3/

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VIRTUAL: Fact & Fiction: The Art of British Spycraft with Claire Evans

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII. Delve into modern British spy novels and the real-life characters and circumstances that inspired countless plot twists. ABOUT CLAIRE: Claire Evans is an author, former journalist, attorney, and college lecturer who started her love of most things British as she and her mother watched countless Britcoms on PBS. She studied abroad in London and, against the odds, she married a Brit she met in Peoria, Illinois. They lived in England for a number of years. Her business, Tea with Claire, grew from friends asking for travel advice. Her memoir, High Tea and the Low Down, is the true story of what it's really like to marry a witty Englishman and move to Britain. *Image credit: "Shaken not Stirred” by shando. is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded and be available for viewing for one week. All registrants will receive the recording via email soon after the program ends. Presented in cooperation with Ashland Public Library. Made possible, in part, by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. Register directly on Zoom HERE! https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-fact-fiction-the-art-of-british-spycraft-with-claire-evans/

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Chatting with Chicks on Good Pickin Farm All Ages

A storytime and snuggle time to lift up your day! Enjoy books and chicks with your child. Registration is required. Please sign up. Preference is given to Groton residents. Sponsored by the Town Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chatting-wi......More

A storytime and snuggle time to lift up your day! Enjoy books and chicks with your child. Registration is required. Please sign up. Preference is given to Groton residents. Sponsored by the Town Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chatting-with-chicks-on-good-pickin-farm-all-ages/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: The Novel Journey World Fiction Book Group

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, contact [email protected]. This group reads a wide variety of works of fiction from and/or about cultures around the world. Want to explore other cultures th......More

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, contact [email protected]. This group reads a wide variety of works of fiction from and/or about cultures around the world. Want to explore other cultures through story? Join the group! To reserve your copy of each month's book stop by the Circulation Desk or email [email protected] Sept. 5— Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George Oct. 10—Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Nov. 7—Book of Everlasting Things by Aanchal Malhotra Dec. 5—Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-the-novel-journey-world-fiction-book-group-3/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Board Game Bash (Grades 6-12)

Gather you friends after school to and meet up at the library to play board games and enjoy snacks. Bring your favorite board game or choose one of ours. Sign ups are appreciated, but you are also welcome to drop in. Grades 6-12. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.c......More

Gather you friends after school to and meet up at the library to play board games and enjoy snacks. Bring your favorite board game or choose one of ours. Sign ups are appreciated, but you are also welcome to drop in. Grades 6-12. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-game-lounge-grades-6-12-60/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Baking Club (Grades 6-12)

Join other teens who are passionate about baking as they meet on the first Friday of the month  to perfect recipes for various baked goods including brownies, brookies, cookies, mini pies, mini muffins, baked doughnuts,  cake pops and cookie bars. For grades 6=-12, le......More

Join other teens who are passionate about baking as they meet on the first Friday of the month  to perfect recipes for various baked goods including brownies, brookies, cookies, mini pies, mini muffins, baked doughnuts,  cake pops and cookie bars. For grades 6=-12, led by teen baker Elizabeth Bailie.  This month we will make 2 types of mini muffins; blueberry and orange cranberry. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bake-club-grades-6-12-3/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Sashiko Stitching with Catherine Karp

Come and learn about Sashiko,the traditional Japanese embroidery technique to stitch, patch, and mend existing garments. In this introduction to this technique you will learn about the basic materials needed along with learning how to start a geometric pattern on fabr......More

Come and learn about Sashiko,the traditional Japanese embroidery technique to stitch, patch, and mend existing garments. In this introduction to this technique you will learn about the basic materials needed along with learning how to start a geometric pattern on fabric using a grid.  All materials are supplied. Bring items to mend in case you have time, and prefer to work on your own project.  Groton residents given priority until one week prior to the class. This program intended for adults only. Made possible by the Town of Groton's Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-sashiko-stitching-with-catherine-karp/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-12)

Have you wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never gotten around to do it? Or have you played before and wanted to again, but no one wants to be the Dungeon Master? Luckily,  we have a D&D game just for you!  Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story ......More

Have you wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never gotten around to do it? Or have you played before and wanted to again, but no one wants to be the Dungeon Master? Luckily,  we have a D&D game just for you!  Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story telling game.  If you already have a character sheet or dice you can bring those if you like, but are not necessary.   Participants who sign up for the series are expected  to attend every session if possible. Dates are Sept. 13 and  27, Oct. 11 and  25, Nov. 8 and  22, and Dec. 13 This program is open to players in grades 6-12. This program is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-led-dungeons-dragons-game-grades-6-12-31/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Candle Making with Elisha Verhaar

Make your own coconut soy wax candle and set of wax melts! Choose your shape, color and scents, and pour your own candle AND set of fragrant wax melts. You will also learn all the ins-and-outs of candle making, from wax types, colors, fragrances, and wicks to the hist......More

Make your own coconut soy wax candle and set of wax melts! Choose your shape, color and scents, and pour your own candle AND set of fragrant wax melts. You will also learn all the ins-and-outs of candle making, from wax types, colors, fragrances, and wicks to the history of candles. We will do fun candle trivia with prizes, so after the workshop you will leave with your own creations and a whole bunch of knowledge about candles! All materials provided. Groton residents given priority until one week prior to the class. This program intended for adults only. Made possible by the Town of Groton's Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-candle-making-with-elisha-verhaar/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: The Legacy of Groton's First American Veterans with Joshua Vollmar

250 years ago, Grotonians became some of the first to fight for a country that didn’t yet have a name. The stories of these veterans provide a unique on-the-ground perspective of the founding of the United States. In this presentation, community historian Joshua Vollm......More

250 years ago, Grotonians became some of the first to fight for a country that didn’t yet have a name. The stories of these veterans provide a unique on-the-ground perspective of the founding of the United States. In this presentation, community historian Joshua Vollmar will explore the lives and legacies of some notable locals from the Revolutionary era and how their lessons on liberty echo today. ABOUT JOSHUA: Joshua Vollmar is a lifelong resident of Groton and has been researching, writing, and speaking about local history since 2016. Joshua has worked at the Groton History Center, leads tours of the Old Manse in Concord, contributes to the Groton Memories Project, and runs classes and tours on local history through the Prescott Community Center and other venues. Working as a historical consultant, he documents the history of houses in the area. A member of the Groton Historical Commission, he writes articles on local history for the Groton Herald. Presented in partnership with Groton Neighbors. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton's Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-the-original-veterans-of-groton-with-joshua-vollmar/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450