Halloween Scavenger Hunt

 Kids of all ages are invited to the Children’s Room for a frighteningly fun Halloween scavenger hunt. Those who locate all 10 hidden objects will earn a water bottle sticker. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/halloween-scavenger-hunt-2/

Children's Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Slackers Book Club November: My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

Slackers Book Club is a self-service book club open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection at the circulation desk. The book for November is  My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.  There are no formal meetings, no ques......More

Slackers Book Club is a self-service book club open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection at the circulation desk. The book for November is  My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout.  There are no formal meetings, no questions to answer, no deadlines. It’s a dream for Slackers! You may love the book …or you may not! If you insist on doing something, we will have some special Slackers bookmarks available with the books.   https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/slackers-book-club-november-my-name-is-lucy-barton-by-elizabeth-strout/

Ongoing program Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Visible Mending with Catherine Karp

Adults are invited to to learn the art of visible mending—a hands-on, sustainable technique that repairs your favorite textiles while adding unique character and style. In this three-hour hands-on workshop led by Catherine Karp, you'll explore a variety of stitching t......More

Adults are invited to to learn the art of visible mending—a hands-on, sustainable technique that repairs your favorite textiles while adding unique character and style. In this three-hour hands-on workshop led by Catherine Karp, you'll explore a variety of stitching techniques to repair holes, reinforce worn spots, and turn damage into design. Bring your own garments or fabric items in need of mending. All materials will be provided. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/visible-mending-with-catherine-karp/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Bow Making Workshop

Adults, please join us for a seasonal bow making workshop, where each person will learn to make two different bows to be used this season (or any season!). If you joined us last year, not to worry, we will make two different bows this year to add to your repertoire. ......More

Adults, please join us for a seasonal bow making workshop, where each person will learn to make two different bows to be used this season (or any season!). If you joined us last year, not to worry, we will make two different bows this year to add to your repertoire.   (Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week, non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.) https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bow-making-workshop/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Drop-In Thaumatropes

Kids of all ages are invited to drop by the library to make their own thaumatropes. Spend some time on this WRSD day off making these cool 19th century optical toys that create a single image out of two separate ones, such as a goldfish in a bowl, when spun.  https:......More

Kids of all ages are invited to drop by the library to make their own thaumatropes. Spend some time on this WRSD day off making these cool 19th century optical toys that create a single image out of two separate ones, such as a goldfish in a bowl, when spun.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-thaumatropes/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Drop-In Switch and Snacks

Kids ages 6 and up are invited to swing by the library between 2 pm and 4pm to play switch games and eat snacks with friends on the WRSD day off. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/switch-and-snacks/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Explorers' Club: Paper Houses

Children in grades k-4 are invited to the library for a fun STEAM challenge. Participants will be tasked with using only construction paper and tape to construct houses that are large enough, and sturdy enough, for them to sit in. We promise, it can be done! https:/......More

Children in grades k-4 are invited to the library for a fun STEAM challenge. Participants will be tasked with using only construction paper and tape to construct houses that are large enough, and sturdy enough, for them to sit in. We promise, it can be done! https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/explorers-club-paper-houses/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Teen Volunteer Night

Teens seeking service opportunities are invited to the library to help with program preparation and keeping library materials in order. Come help out and get to know the library! Open to young people in grades 6-12.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/ca......More

Teens seeking service opportunities are invited to the library to help with program preparation and keeping library materials in order. Come help out and get to know the library! Open to young people in grades 6-12.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-volunteer-night-21/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Adult Craft: Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Adults, think about jazzing up your table (or someone’s else’s!) with these cute napkin rings. This craft is suitable for everyone and so much fun! Please register for one session only.  (Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week, non-r......More

Adults, think about jazzing up your table (or someone’s else’s!) with these cute napkin rings. This craft is suitable for everyone and so much fun! Please register for one session only.  (Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week, non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.) https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-craft-thanksgiving-napkin-rings/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Adult Craft: Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Adults, think about jazzing up your table (or someone’s else’s!) with these cute napkin rings. This craft is suitable for everyone and so much fun! Please register for one session only.  (Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week, non-r......More

Adults, think about jazzing up your table (or someone’s else’s!) with these cute napkin rings. This craft is suitable for everyone and so much fun! Please register for one session only.  (Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week, non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.) https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-craft-thanksgiving-napkin-rings-2/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Mint Tin Libraries

Adults, please join us to create your own miniature library in a mint tin! Bring your bite-sized library to life with wallpaper, shelves, accessories, and of course, tiny books. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mint-tin-libraries/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Nutcracker Storytime

The library invites you to a special storytime hosted by the ballerinas of MEM Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker Ballet! For children of all ages; children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/nutcracker-story......More

The library invites you to a special storytime hosted by the ballerinas of MEM Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker Ballet! For children of all ages; children under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/nutcracker-storytime-4/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Dinovember Scavenger Hunt

Kids of all ages are invited to a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt in our Children’s Room. Those who locate all 10 hidden objects will earn a water bottle sticker. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dinovember-scavenger-hunt/

Children's Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Monday Storytime

Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Mondays at 10 am; 5-week session begins November 10th. For children ages 18 months - 6 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinterac......More

Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Mondays at 10 am; 5-week session begins November 10th. For children ages 18 months - 6 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-97/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

T(w)een Woven Name Bracelets

Tweens and teens are invited to the library to learn how to weave letters into friendship bracelets. Each participant will be given a pattern for their own name to weave at the program and instructions for the rest of the alphabet to take home. Open to young people ag......More

Tweens and teens are invited to the library to learn how to weave letters into friendship bracelets. Each participant will be given a pattern for their own name to weave at the program and instructions for the rest of the alphabet to take home. Open to young people ages 10-18.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/t-w-een-woven-name-bracelets/

Baker Room Conant Public Library, 4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564