Peep Diorama Contest

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- ......More

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- it's ALL AGES!!  Where are our teen and adult entries?!  Bring your finished project in by March 27 - we'll display them through April 18. And OF COURSE there are prizes!! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peep-diorama-contest-22/

Library Grounds 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-39/

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-52/

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

Monday Knitting Group

This small local knitting group meets and knit socially while sharing tips and giving demonstrations.  For more information,  contact: Debby Zawalich 781-248-4562 [email protected] https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-knitting-gr......More

This small local knitting group meets and knit socially while sharing tips and giving demonstrations.  For more information,  contact: Debby Zawalich 781-248-4562 [email protected] https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-knitting-group-100/

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

Children's Yoga Class

Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen t......More

Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls... We'll bark in downward dog, meow in cat pose and roar in lion pose while we take a yoga journey that you and your child will never forget! 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. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-yoga-class-47/

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

VIRTUAL: Author Matthew Algeo Discusses "New York's Secret Subway"

We are so excited to welcome author Matthew Algeo to our virtual stage! He will be discussing his latest book, "New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit" - a book that will captivate readers and provide historic......More

We are so excited to welcome author Matthew Algeo to our virtual stage! He will be discussing his latest book, "New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit" - a book that will captivate readers and provide historical context for today’s clashes between public interests and powerful business and political groups. Algeo tells this amazing true story in full for the first time, and although it took place more than a century ago, it will at times sound surprisingly familiar. It's guaranteed to be a fascinating conversation and we hope you can join us for it! Please register. Note: This program will be recorded and a link will be sent to all registrants soon after the program. It will be available on YouTube for one month.  Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-author-matthew-algeo-discusses-new-yorks-secret-subway/

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Peep Diorama Contest

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- ......More

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- it's ALL AGES!!  Where are our teen and adult entries?!  Bring your finished project in by March 27 - we'll display them through April 18. And OF COURSE there are prizes!! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peep-diorama-contest-23/

Library Grounds John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Chair Yoga with Ksenya

Chair Yoga with Ksenya – Restore & Renew Chair Yoga with Ksenya brings calm, strength, and balance through mindful movement, deep breathing, and a touch of joy. This is an adult class for all levels of experience in yoga. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteracti......More

Chair Yoga with Ksenya – Restore & Renew Chair Yoga with Ksenya brings calm, strength, and balance through mindful movement, deep breathing, and a touch of joy. This is an adult class for all levels of experience in yoga. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/chair-yoga-with-ksenya-17/

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

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Norway with The Traveling Librarian

Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for another of his popular armchair travel presentations. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month, journey to Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun.......More

Join Jeff Klapes, the Traveling Librarian, for another of his popular armchair travel presentations. This series highlights travel photography and stories and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month, journey to Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sun. From the eminently livable capital of Oslo, over the mountains to the historic port of Bergen, Norway's scenery is staggering in its beauty. The coastal towns and rural farms nestled in the northern fjord country are not to be missed. Jeff is the recently retired Head of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield and an avid traveler and photographer. 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-armchair-travel-to-norway-with-the-traveling-librarian/

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Peep Diorama Contest

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- ......More

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- it's ALL AGES!!  Where are our teen and adult entries?!  Bring your finished project in by March 27 - we'll display them through April 18. And OF COURSE there are prizes!! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peep-diorama-contest-24/

Library Grounds John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Toddler Time

Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration needed. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-53/

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

Science Club

Explore scientific principles with super-fun experiments. Dress to make a mess.  For age six years and older. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/science-club-11/

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

Teen Movie Night

Teen movie night - Raise Your Voice!  Snacks provided.  NOTE!!! Moved to the Teen Zone ;-> https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-movie-night-10/

Study Room 2 John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Women in Science

Join us for an inspiring workshop that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of women in science. We’ll profile trailblazing figures such as Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin, Ada Lovelace, and others who have shaped the course of scientific history. Through their st......More

Join us for an inspiring workshop that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of women in science. We’ll profile trailblazing figures such as Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin, Ada Lovelace, and others who have shaped the course of scientific history. Through their stories, we’ll explore their groundbreaking discoveries, the challenges they faced, and the lasting impact of their work on our world today. This session is a tribute to the brilliant minds who paved the way for future generations in science. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/women-in-science/

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

Peep Diorama Contest

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- ......More

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- it's ALL AGES!!  Where are our teen and adult entries?!  Bring your finished project in by March 27 - we'll display them through April 18. And OF COURSE there are prizes!! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peep-diorama-contest-25/

Library Grounds John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

VIRTUAL: From Pixels to Personality: Enjoy, Share and Showcase Your Digital Photos with Deborah Tual

We're excited to welcome our favorite photographer, Deborah Tual, back to our virtual stage! Are your favorite memories sitting on your phone or computer, rarely seen and slowly forgotten? In this class, you’ll discover fun and meaningful ways to bring your digital ph......More

We're excited to welcome our favorite photographer, Deborah Tual, back to our virtual stage! Are your favorite memories sitting on your phone or computer, rarely seen and slowly forgotten? In this class, you’ll discover fun and meaningful ways to bring your digital photos to life. Learn how to turn everyday snapshots into personal stories, treasured keepsakes, thoughtful gifts, and creative works of art you’ll love to share. Please register. Recording Note: This program will NOT be recorded. A list of resources will be shared before and after the program. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-from-pixels-to-personality-enjoy-share-and-showcase-your-digital-photos-with-deborah-tual/

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Peep Diorama Contest

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- ......More

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- it's ALL AGES!!  Where are our teen and adult entries?!  Bring your finished project in by March 27 - we'll display them through April 18. And OF COURSE there are prizes!! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peep-diorama-contest-26/

Library Grounds John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Cardinal Cushing Centers Zumba

Zumba for adults with disabilities https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/cardinal-cushing-centers-zumba-60/

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

Peep Diorama Contest

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- ......More

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- it's ALL AGES!!  Where are our teen and adult entries?!  Bring your finished project in by March 27 - we'll display them through April 18. And OF COURSE there are prizes!! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peep-diorama-contest-27/

Library Grounds John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Peep Diorama Contest

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- ......More

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- it's ALL AGES!!  Where are our teen and adult entries?!  Bring your finished project in by March 27 - we'll display them through April 18. And OF COURSE there are prizes!! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peep-diorama-contest-29/

Library Grounds 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-40/

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

Children's Yoga Class

Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen t......More

Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls... We'll bark in downward dog, meow in cat pose and roar in lion pose while we take a yoga journey that you and your child will never forget! 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. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/childrens-yoga-class-48/

Large Meeting 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-53/

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

Monday Knitting Group

This small local knitting group meets and knit socially while sharing tips and giving demonstrations.  For more information,  contact: Debby Zawalich 781-248-4562 [email protected] https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-knitting-gr......More

This small local knitting group meets and knit socially while sharing tips and giving demonstrations.  For more information,  contact: Debby Zawalich 781-248-4562 [email protected] https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/monday-knitting-group-101/

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

VIRTUAL: "The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto" with Historian Elizabeth R. Hyman (Take Two)

We had such a wonderful conversation with Elizabeth back in October, we just had to have her back! As we learned, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male par......More

We had such a wonderful conversation with Elizabeth back in October, we just had to have her back! As we learned, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of which have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising, Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. This time, we'll take a deeper dive into our women heroes - what was their motivation, how did they succeed in their endeavors, what was the impact of their work? If you missed the first session, you can catch it here. We can't wait for this second conversation and hope you can join us. 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 Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-girl-bandits-of-the-warsaw-ghetto-with-historian-elizabeth-r-hyman-take-two/

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VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Emily Franklin In Conversation With Bestselling Author Marjan Kamali

Bestselling author Emily Franklin will discuss her new historical fiction novel, Love & Other Monsters, in conversation with bestselling author Marjan Kamali.   Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of more than twenty books including a poetry collection, Tell Me H......More

Bestselling author Emily Franklin will discuss her new historical fiction novel, Love & Other Monsters, in conversation with bestselling author Marjan Kamali.   Emily Franklin is the bestselling author of more than twenty books including a poetry collection, Tell Me How You Got Here.  Her novel The Lioness of Boston, based on the life of trailblazer Isabella Stewart Gardner, is in its ninth printing and was recently featured as a clue on Jeopardy. She grew up half in Boston and half in the UK.    Marjan Kamali is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran, an instant national bestseller; The Stationery Shop, a national and international bestseller' and Together Tea, a Massachusetts Book Award finalist.  She lives in the Boston area with her family. 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-bestselling-author-emily-franklin-in-conversation-with-bestselling-author-marjan-kamali/

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Peep Diorama Contest

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- ......More

This awesome annual competition is BACK, baby!  Starting March 2nd, grab a shoebox and some peeps (2 packages free from the Children's Room desk while supplies last ;->) and create a display!  We're looking for: Book, Movie, or TV themed displays.  Go wild! ALSO -- it's ALL AGES!!  Where are our teen and adult entries?!  Bring your finished project in by March 27 - we'll display them through April 18. And OF COURSE there are prizes!! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peep-diorama-contest-30/

Library Grounds John Curtis Free Library, 534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339

Chair Yoga with Ksenya

Chair Yoga with Ksenya – Restore & Renew Chair Yoga with Ksenya brings calm, strength, and balance through mindful movement, deep breathing, and a touch of joy. This is an adult class for all levels of experience in yoga. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteracti......More

Chair Yoga with Ksenya – Restore & Renew Chair Yoga with Ksenya brings calm, strength, and balance through mindful movement, deep breathing, and a touch of joy. This is an adult class for all levels of experience in yoga. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/chair-yoga-with-ksenya-18/

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

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 eve......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-16/

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

VIRTUAL: In Conversation with Horror Author Lindy Ryan: "Dollface"

You all know we love our Horror books so we're really looking forward to this discussion with author Lindy Ryan about her recent release, Dollface, Barbie meets Scream with a nostalgic 90s twist - what's not to love?! We'll chat with Lindy about the book, her writing ......More

You all know we love our Horror books so we're really looking forward to this discussion with author Lindy Ryan about her recent release, Dollface, Barbie meets Scream with a nostalgic 90s twist - what's not to love?! We'll chat with Lindy about the book, her writing and research process, and how it felt to write about a horror writer (what pieces were her and what were fiction?). We hope you can join us for this fun conversation. Please register. The conversation will be moderated by our favorite horror bookstagrammer, Jody Blanchette (aka, @redreadreviews). 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! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-in-conversation-with-horror-author-lindy-ryan-dollface/

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Toddler Time

Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver. Drop-in, no registration needed. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-time-54/

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