John Curtis Free Public Library
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Wednesday July 9 1:00pm - Thursday July 10 3:00pm EDT
Retirement Reception
Join us as we wish the happiest of retirements to Lynne Goodwin, our Circulation Supervisor! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/retirement-recetion/
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Wednesday July 9 1:00pm - Thursday July 10 3:00pm EDT
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Friday July 11 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Spelling Bee
Join us for the library’s 38th annual spelling bee. Spellers of all ages are welcome, and the competition will be conducted in two divisions: up to age 13, and age 14 and older. Top spellers in each division will have their names engraved on the permanent trophy. Al......More
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Monday July 14 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
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-13/
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Monday July 14 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
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-28/
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Monday July 14 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Clay Game Board with Pop Up Art School
Make a game board with clay. For age 8 years and older. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/clay-game-board-with-pop-up-art-school/
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Monday July 14 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" with Author Samuel Marquis
We are excited to chat with author Samuel Marquis about his most recent book, "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal" which is both thrilling and tragic. Behind the legend is a real man woven into the tapestry of early America, rendering him a unique co......More
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Tuesday July 15 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
VIRTUAL: A New York City Tour of The Gilded Age Mansions of Museum Mile
Stroll up Fifth Avenue from the Frick Collection to the Cooper Hewitt Museum seeing the turn-of-the-20th century homes and hearing the stories of their wealthy owners, familiar names like Pulitzer, Whitney, Carnegie, and more. Led by Ginny Poleman, owner of New York C......More
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Tuesday July 15 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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! Today's Title: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/c......More
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Tuesday July 15 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Board Game Night
FOR ADULTS Join us for a fun night of board games! We'll have plenty to choose from here, or bring your own! Snacks provided. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/board-game-night/
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Tuesday July 15 7:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Pajama Story Time
Bedtime stories geared toward children age three to five, but all ages welcome. https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pajama-story-time-3/
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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Wednesday July 16 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
VIRTUAL: "Thomas More: A Life" with Author and Historian Joanne Paul
Join author and historian Joanne Paul as she discusses her book, "Thomas More: A Life", the definitive biography of the man who dominated political and intellectual circles in England during the sixteenth century. Meticulously researched, based on new archival discove......More
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Wednesday July 16 10:15am - 10:45am EDT
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-26/
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Wednesday July 16 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
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-3/
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Wednesday July 16 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Why Is The Earth Getting Both Wetter & Drier? -- The Science of Climate Change
Parts of planet Earth are getting wetter while other parts are getting drier. Many places, like New England, are experiencing extended dry periods and then suddenly a 1-in-1000-year flood. Examine the science of climate change and why it is driving both wetter and dri......More
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Thursday July 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins
Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Kristan Higgins, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic revi......More
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Thursday July 17 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
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
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Friday July 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
VIRTUAL: "Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI" with Author Lynn Raebsamen
Author Lynn Raebsamen, a finance expert and tech enthusiast, shines a light on the Artificial Intelligence that just knocks the fear out of us. She'll be chatting about her book, "Artificial Stupelligence: The Hilarious Truth About AI", the laugh-out-loud guide to th......More