VIRTUAL: "Dead End Road" with True Crime Author E.C. Hanson

In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon the unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. ......More

In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true crime book unlike most, E.C. Hanson stumbles upon the unsolved murder case that haunted his former stepfather. Unable to get specifics from the old and new guard of detectives, Hanson forges ahead, mining what he can from previously released articles and people who lived in the neighborhood at the time. An unusual yet passionate text, Dead End Road honors Renee Freer's memory and asks its how will you help? Join us for this conversation with E.C. as he discusses his book, research, and goal in pursuing this cold case. Please register E. C. Hanson is an author of Western and horror fiction. His books include All Things Deadly: Salem Stories, Wicked Blood, Fake Somebodies/Real Nobodies, The Clairvoyant, The Stepney Green Killer, Mischief Night (w/Mark Towse), Mothman Haze, Lone Wolf, Death Country, Whiskey Tears, and Scarecrown Slaughter.  His works received positive reviews from Kirkus, Phantasmagoria, and Scream Magazine.  Applause Books and Smith & Kraus published 8 of his ten-minute plays. Over 35 of his short plays have been developed and produced across the United States.  He earned his MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU in 2013 and received an “Outstanding Writing For The Screen” certificate.  Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-dead-end-road-with-true-crime-author-e-c-hanson/

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Cookbook Club

Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! The John Curtis Free Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our even......More

Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share! The John Curtis Free Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation. Contact Director Virginia Johnson @ 781-826-2972, ext. 6 or [email protected] at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification or at any time if you need accessible documents. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cookbook-club-8/

Large Meeting Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Ladies Knitting Circle

https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ladies-knitting-circle-32/

Trustee Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

FIRST Steps Together Creative Arts Group

A crafting and DIY event for FIRST Steps Together clients and their families. We will be making DIY Suncatchers together and having some light refreshments and pizza. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/first-steps-together-creative-arts-group/

Large Meeting Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Teen Movie Night

Join us for Teen Movie Night - June's Title: The Live-action Disney Cinderella   Snacks provided - you might even win the door prize! The John Curtis Free Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modificati......More

Join us for Teen Movie Night - June's Title: The Live-action Disney Cinderella   Snacks provided - you might even win the door prize! The John Curtis Free Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation. Contact Director Virginia Johnson @ 781-826-2972, ext. 6 or [email protected] at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification or at any time if you need accessible documents. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-movie-night-7/

Large Meeting Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

HPSF Annual Meeting

annual meeting https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hpsf-annual-meeting/

Trustee Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS - Bestselling Author Martha Hall Kelly

Bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts."  Martha Hall Kelly is the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses......More

Bestselling author Martha Hall Kelly will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts."  Martha Hall Kelly is the New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, Sunflower Sisters, and The Golden Doves. Born and raised in Massachusetts, she was inspired to write this novel by her mother’s family, the Smiths, who settled on Martha’s Vineyard in 1891. She received journalism degrees from both Syracuse and Northwestern universities and worked as an advertising copywriter for many years before becoming a novelist. With more than two million copies of her books sold and translated in fifty countries, Martha lives in Litchfield, Connecticut, and Hobe Sound, Florida. "Author Hour in Massachusetts" is a series of virtual author talks this spring featuring some of the publishing industry's top trending writers.  Please register. Thanks to the Tewksbury Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-author-hour-in-massachusetts-bestselling-author-martha-hall-kelly/

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Cardinal Cushing Centers Zumba

Zumba for adults with disabilities https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/cardinal-cushing-centers-zumba-30/

Large Meeting Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Story Time for 3- and 4-year-olds

Listen to a picture book, then do a simple craft.   Three-and-four-year-olds are not accompanied by caregivers. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/story-time-for-3-and-4-year-olds-11/

Storytime Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Patty-Cake for Babies

Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, big books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver.  https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/patty-cake-for-babies-26/

Storytime Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Jungle Jim performs his balloon magic show for kids of all ages.  After the show, children can get reading logs to keep track of their reading time and earn prizes all summer.  This summer we are doing "Read To Bead"--kids collect fancy beads for their time spent read......More

Jungle Jim performs his balloon magic show for kids of all ages.  After the show, children can get reading logs to keep track of their reading time and earn prizes all summer.  This summer we are doing "Read To Bead"--kids collect fancy beads for their time spent reading, and there will be a necklace-making party at the end of the summer. This program is funded by a grant from the Hanover Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-reading-kick-off/

Large Meeting Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club

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 June is I, Robot by Isaac Asimov The John Curtis Free Library does not discriminat......More

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 June is I, Robot by Isaac Asimov The John Curtis Free Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation. Contact Director Virginia Johnson @ 781-826-2972, ext. 6 or [email protected] at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification or at any time if you need accessible documents. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/out-of-this-world-science-fiction-fantasy-book-club-8/

Trustee Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

VIRTUAL: Gay Pride -- More Than A Parade

June is Pride Month, which is dedicated to celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) pride. It honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. What started as an ......More

June is Pride Month, which is dedicated to celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) pride. It honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a turning point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. What started as an angry mob's violent reaction to a police raid in 1969 ignited the gay rights movement and has over time grown to become a joyous annual celebration. Explore the origins of Pride Month and why it has grown into an annual tradition observed in America and many other countries. Led by entertainment historian John Kenrick, who is the Curator for the Museum of Broadway in New York City and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Amateur Theatricals. Please register.  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! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-gay-pride-more-than-a-parade/

Virtual locations

Pajama Story Time

Bedtime stories geared toward children age three to five, but all ages welcome. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pajama-story-time/

Storytime Room John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339