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

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. All participants will receive prizes, and snacks will be served. No advance registration is required.  https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/spelling-bee/

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-13/

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-28/

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

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/

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

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

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 colonial hero and scapegoat whose life story was fascinating, exciting, bizarre, and heartrending. Doesn't that sound fascinating? We hope you can join us! Please register. NOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants.  Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-captain-kidd-a-true-story-of-treasure-and-betrayal-with-author-samuel-marquis/

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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

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 City Encounters. A graduate of Cornell University, Poleman is a licensed New York City Sightseeing Guide, a trained docent for the Municipal Art Society, and a trained educational guide at Manhattan’s largest art museum. 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-a-new-york-city-tour-of-the-gilded-age-mansions-of-museum-mile/

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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

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/calendar/teen-movie-series-3/

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

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/

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

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/

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

Ladies Knitting Circle

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

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

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 discoveries, and drawing on more than a decade of research into More’s life and work, this is a richly told story of faith and politics that illuminates a man who, more than four hundred years after his execution, remains one of the most brilliant minds of the Renaissance. We hope you can join us for this fascinating talk! Please register.  RECORDING NOTE: This program will NOT be recorded. Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-thomas-more-a-life-with-author-and-historian-joanne-paul/

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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-26/

Large Meeting 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-3/

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

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

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 drier conditions. Explore how the climate is changing in New England and what the future holds. Led by Stephen Young, Ph.D., Professor of Geography and Sustainability Department at Salem State University. 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-why-is-the-earth-getting-both-wetter-drier-the-science-of-climate-change/

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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

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 reviews. Kristan Higgins is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than twenty novels, which have been translated into nineteen languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Her books have received dozens of awards and accolades, including starred reviews from Entertainment Weekly, People, Kirkus, The New York Journal of Books, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and Booklist.   She lives in Connecticut with her heroic firefighter husband and a variety of rescued pets. Please register Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-womens-fiction-book-recs-with-bestselling-author-kristan-higgins-7/

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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-6/

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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

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 the brilliance—and blunders—of AI. We hope you can join us for this fun and informative event! Please register. NOTE: This program will be recorded and a video link will be sent to all registrants.  Thanks to the Ashland Public Library for sharing this program! https://johncurtislibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-artificial-stupelligence-the-hilarious-truth-about-ai-with-author-lynn-raebsamen/

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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-14/

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-29/

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

Teddy Bear Yoga Picnic

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

Join us on the library grounds for a family yoga story time.  Bring a picnic snack/lunch, a yoga mat or beach towel, and your teddy bear.  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/teddy-bear-yoga-picnic/

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

VIRTUAL: "The Wisdom of Morrie" with Author (and son of Morrie), Rob Schwartz

For 30 years, Morrie Schwartz's wisdom has resonated with people around the world largely due to the beloved, best-selling memoir, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. Now we have the opportunity to speak with Morrie's son, Rob Schwartz, about the book The Wisdom of M......More

For 30 years, Morrie Schwartz's wisdom has resonated with people around the world largely due to the beloved, best-selling memoir, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. Now we have the opportunity to speak with Morrie's son, Rob Schwartz, about the book The Wisdom of Morrie. Written by Morrie himself and edited by Rob, The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully is a profound and beautiful book by Morrie from a previously unpublished manuscript. Its theme is how to experience aging as a positive, creative, and connected experience. Morrie taught people how to live fulfilling lives with love. “It is by facing fears of death that we learn how to live." Rob has got some great stories about his dad and the profound impact Morrie had on his family and the world.  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-wisdom-of-morrie-with-author-and-son-of-morrie-rob-schwartz/

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