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-18/

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-33/

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

End of Summer Reading Beading Party

Jewelry making party for kids who participated in the Summer Reading program.  Bring your pouches of beads that you have earned for your reading time and receive a Super Special bead for completing the program.    We will have supplies available to create necklaces, b......More

Jewelry making party for kids who participated in the Summer Reading program.  Bring your pouches of beads that you have earned for your reading time and receive a Super Special bead for completing the program.    We will have supplies available to create necklaces, bracelets, or whatever you like.   Turn in your reading logs today and we will make up Certificates of Accomplishment that you can come back for later. Snacks will be served. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/end-of-summer-reading-party/

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

TEEN MOVIE SERIES

Join us Tuesday afternoons for a -games-related movie series!  Snacks provided - attend any of the movies, and be entered to win the Summer Reading Teen Prize! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-movie-series-8/

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

Lego Day

Build with Legos for an hour.  Finished creations may b put on display in the Children's Room.  For ages four years and older. Drop in; no registration required. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lego-day-20/

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

The South Shore Chapter of the JRR Tolkien Society

Please attend the first meeting of the South Shore Chapter of the JRR Tolkien Society! This is an official branch ("smial") of the Tolkien Society, established for the South Shore. Our first meeting will feature a brief talk on Tolkien's Constructed Languages. Please ......More

Please attend the first meeting of the South Shore Chapter of the JRR Tolkien Society! This is an official branch ("smial") of the Tolkien Society, established for the South Shore. Our first meeting will feature a brief talk on Tolkien's Constructed Languages. Please email Steve for any questions/other information at [email protected]. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-south-shore-chapter-of-the-jrr-tolkien-society/

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

Ladies Knitting Circle

https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ladies-knitting-circle-40/

Trustee Room 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-31/

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

VIRTUAL: SciFi/Fantasy Book Recs with Kristen of the Fantasy Cafe

Love Speculative Fiction, SciFi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kr......More

Love Speculative Fiction, SciFi, and Fantasy but not sure what to read next? Join blogger, Kristen, of Fantasy Cafe for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of SciFi/Fantasy books out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristen's many enthusiastic reviews. Please register.  You can sign up for one session or for all! Kristen has been an avid reader for as long as she can remember and has been blogging about fantasy and science fiction books since 2007. Though she enjoys a variety of speculative fiction subgenres, she has a special fondness for dark stories, complicated characters, and books that incorporate myths and history, and she shares about the books she reads/wants to read on her website, fantasybookcafe.com. In addition to hosting her reviews and other book coverage, her website has celebrated Women in SF&F Month every April since 2012, an event that has featured more than 200 guest posts by women in SFF over the years. She lives in Vermont with her husband and several (yet somehow never enough) bookshelves. You can also find Kristen on Bluesky as @fantasycafe, where she likes to chat about books and Baldur’s Gate 3. We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register.  Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-scifi-fantasy-book-recs-with-kristen-of-the-fantasy-cafe-2/

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Virtual - Inclusive and Diverse Book Recs with Bookstagrammer @sometimesleelynnreads

Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any......More

Looking for the best books with BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Neurodivergent/Disabled etc. characters or by representative authors but not sure what to read next? Join bookstagrammer, Leelynn Brady (aka @sometimesleelynnreads), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - any genre as well as YA and Middle Grade books, as long as they are by diverse authors or have inclusive storylines! We're sure you'll find something to like from Leelynn's many enthusiastic reviews. Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all! Leelynn (she/they) is a book blogger and bookstagrammer at @sometimeleelynnreads . She is an avid reader and supporter of diverse books. She has been talking about her favorite books and authors on Instagram for 10 years and doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Her love of reading was fostered at an early age, when her mom told her how much she loved reading and wanted to be just like her. She also participates in a few book clubs that continue to expand her reading, and is a huge library and indie bookstore supporter. Coming from the beautiful state of Hawaii, she is excited to continue to share her love of books and hopes to bring some new and amazing books to your radar. Image credit: Graphics by Waffley Cute Designs Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-inclusive-and-diverse-book-recs-with-bookstagrammer-sometimesleelynnreads-9/

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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-36/

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

Ocean Yoga Picnic

Join us on the library grounds for a family yoga story time. Bring a picnic snack/lunch and a yoga mat or beach towel. The class is geared toward children age three to six, but siblings of all ages are welcome. The class is taught by Christine Walker of Little Bee ......More

Join us on the library grounds for a family yoga story time. Bring a picnic snack/lunch and a yoga mat or beach towel. The class is geared toward children age three to six, but siblings of all ages are welcome. The class is taught by Christine Walker of Little Bee Yoga. It will be held inside in case of inclement weather. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ocean-yoga-picnic/

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

TEEN MOVIE SERIES

Join us Tuesday afternoons for a -games-related movie series!  Snacks provided - attend any of the movies, and be entered to win the Summer Reading Teen Prize! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-movie-series-9/

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

The North River During the Revolution with John Galluzzo

What did the American Revolution mean for the residents of the North River towns? While many local residents went off to fight for freedom and independence, the river community itself – the shipbuilders, ship owners and others – had very different experiences, tied to......More

What did the American Revolution mean for the residents of the North River towns? While many local residents went off to fight for freedom and independence, the river community itself – the shipbuilders, ship owners and others – had very different experiences, tied to the fates of the vessels they launched before and during the war. Join John Galluzzo for a journey through time, down the river, and into the American Revolution! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-north-river-during-the-revolution-with-john-galluzzo/

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

Ladies Knitting Circle

https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ladies-knitting-circle-41/

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

Library Trustees Office Hours

Trustee Chair Pimhatai Koslowsky will be hosting office hours on the last Wednesday evening of the month from 6-8 pm. Check in with her with suggestions and questions! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-trustees-office-hours/

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

Who Do You Trust? Navigating Today's Information Landscape

This program is due to an illness on August 4. In a world overflowing with artificial intelligence and propaganda, with research websites being deleted, funding cuts to credible programming, and entire government agencies decimated, how can you know who to believe? ......More

This program is due to an illness on August 4. In a world overflowing with artificial intelligence and propaganda, with research websites being deleted, funding cuts to credible programming, and entire government agencies decimated, how can you know who to believe?  Who can you trust? And how do you decide? This talk offers practical strategies to help you evaluate sources, spot misleading content, and stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. ​Join the founder of Therapy Gardens and SeniorU, as he showcases his currently trusted websites, tools, and media platforms—both free and paid—that can make it easier to find accurate, balanced information.  You'll learn Dave's techniques for ferreting out the truth, recognizing red flags, and making smarter choices about where to spend your time and attention. There will be time allocated for questions, but also for information-sharing on related topics.  https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/who-do-you-trust-navigating-todays-information-landscape-2/

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

VIRTUAL: Managing Money -- A Caregiver's Guide To Finances

Learn tips for managing someone else’s finances and preparing for future care costs. Discover how to avoid financial abuse and fraud, start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, and find support. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Led......More

Learn tips for managing someone else’s finances and preparing for future care costs. Discover how to avoid financial abuse and fraud, start a conversation about finances, assess financial and legal needs, and find support. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Led by Jane Fisher, Alzheimer's Association Community Educator. 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-managing-money-a-caregivers-guide-to-finances/

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