Art Time

Children and their grownups are invited to get their creative juices flowing with process art activities. Each week we will experiment with different artistic techniques and materials as we create beautiful artwork for you to bring home. The 6-week session of Art Time......More

Children and their grownups are invited to get their creative juices flowing with process art activities. Each week we will experiment with different artistic techniques and materials as we create beautiful artwork for you to bring home. The 6-week session of Art Time on Thursdays, now at 10 am, will begin on May 8th. Open to children 18 months - 5 years with caregivers. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-time-27/

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

T(w)een No-Bake: Churro-in-a-Mug

Tweens and teens ages 10-18 are invited to the library to create and enjoy their own churro-in-a-mug! All materials (including mugs/ramekins) will be provided.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/t-w-een-no-bake-churro-in-a-mug/

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

Slice and Dice

Adults are invited to the library for Slice & Dice - an evening of pizza and a tabletop dice game! Join us for a fun night of Left Right Center - pizza will be provided and prizes will be won! Open to adults ages 18+. Sterling residents have priority in registration; ......More

Adults are invited to the library for Slice & Dice - an evening of pizza and a tabletop dice game! Join us for a fun night of Left Right Center - pizza will be provided and prizes will be won! Open to adults ages 18+. Sterling residents have priority in registration; after one week, non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/slice-and-dice/

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

Drop In Spring-Themed Tiny Painting

Help us create a community canvas mosaic! Drop in to the  library to paint a tiny canvas with your favorite spring themed colors and subjects. Soft rain, flowers about to bloom, and baby animals would all fit! Channel your inner artist and then come back to the libr......More

Help us create a community canvas mosaic! Drop in to the  library to paint a tiny canvas with your favorite spring themed colors and subjects. Soft rain, flowers about to bloom, and baby animals would all fit! Channel your inner artist and then come back to the library to view a community art show in June.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-spring-themed-tiny-painting-3/

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

Slackers Book Club: The Kitchen House

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 June is The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. There are no formal meetings, no questions to an......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 June is The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom. 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-the-kitchen-house-by-kathleen-grissom/

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

Preschool Storytime

 Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends! Mondays, now at 10 am; 6-week session begins May 5th (no meeting May 26th). For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com......More

 Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends! Mondays, now at 10 am; 6-week session begins May 5th (no meeting May 26th). For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/preschool-storytime-89/

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

Summer Cookie Swap

Cookies aren't just for the holidays - join us at the library's annual Summer Cookie Swap! Bake seven dozen of your favorite cookies - some to enjoy during the exchange and others to pass out for later! Participants are asked to bring 14 loose cookies to sample during......More

Cookies aren't just for the holidays - join us at the library's annual Summer Cookie Swap! Bake seven dozen of your favorite cookies - some to enjoy during the exchange and others to pass out for later! Participants are asked to bring 14 loose cookies to sample during the program and 14 packages of 5 cookies to hand out to others. Please let us know which type of cookie you will bring so we can ensure a wide variety. Bring home a large selection of cookies to enjoy throughout the summer! Please note: This is a potluck event; neither the food nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or by a local health agency. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/summer-cookie-swap/

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

Toddler Storytime

Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends! Tuesdays, now at 10 am; 6-week session begins May 6th. For children ages 18 months - 3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregivers.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com......More

Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends! Tuesdays, now at 10 am; 6-week session begins May 6th. For children ages 18 months - 3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregivers.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-storytime-86/

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

Plant Swap

Have a houseplant that you no longer need and wish to trade, or do you want to share cuttings from some of your plants? Did you start too many tomatoes indoors? Come share the wealth!  Adults, join our Plant Swap at the library to meet fellow plant enthusiasts and fi......More

Have a houseplant that you no longer need and wish to trade, or do you want to share cuttings from some of your plants? Did you start too many tomatoes indoors? Come share the wealth!  Adults, join our Plant Swap at the library to meet fellow plant enthusiasts and find the perfect new plant for your home. (Limit 5 plants or cuttings per person). Participants should label plants and plants should be in a container that you are ready to part with. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/plant-swap/

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

Picture Book Club

This month the Picture Book Club will be reading and discussing The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read by Curtis Manley. Participants will also enjoy a themed activity. Books can be checked out at the library (participants do not need to bring their copy to the meeti......More

This month the Picture Book Club will be reading and discussing The Summer Nick Taught His Cats to Read by Curtis Manley. Participants will also enjoy a themed activity. Books can be checked out at the library (participants do not need to bring their copy to the meeting). Open to children in grades k-2.  https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/picture-book-club-17/

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

Teen Volunteer Night

Teens seeking service opportunities are invited 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-vol......More

Teens seeking service opportunities are invited 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-18/

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

Fit Lit Book Club

Enjoy a fun book discussion while also getting some exercise with the Fit Lit Book Club! Participants should read Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera, then meet at the Cider Mill entrance of the Sterling Rail Trail at 7pm (weather permitting - we will cancel for poor we......More

Enjoy a fun book discussion while also getting some exercise with the Fit Lit Book Club! Participants should read Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera, then meet at the Cider Mill entrance of the Sterling Rail Trail at 7pm (weather permitting - we will cancel for poor weather, so please call the library if the weather is questionable). We will enjoy a discussion of this murder mystery as we walk and talk. Books are available at the library for checkout. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/fit-lit-book-club-13/

Sterling Rail Trail

Art Time

Children and their grownups are invited to get their creative juices flowing with process art activities. Each week we will experiment with different artistic techniques and materials as we create beautiful artwork for you to bring home. The 6-week session of Art Time......More

Children and their grownups are invited to get their creative juices flowing with process art activities. Each week we will experiment with different artistic techniques and materials as we create beautiful artwork for you to bring home. The 6-week session of Art Time on Thursdays, now at 10 am, will begin on May 8th. Open to children 18 months - 5 years with caregivers. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-time-28/

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

June Adult Craft: Beach Bag

Adults, please join us and get ready for summer! Come in and craft your very own cute summery beach bag.  Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered. https://sterlinglib......More

Adults, please join us and get ready for summer! Come in and craft your very own cute summery beach bag.  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/june-adult-craft-beach-bag/

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

June Adult Craft: Beach Bag

Adults, please join us and get ready for summer! Come in and craft your very own cute summery beach bag. Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered. https://sterlinglibr......More

Adults, please join us and get ready for summer! Come in and craft your very own cute summery beach bag. 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/june-adult-craft-beach-bag-2/

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

Youth Summer Reading Sneak Peek

The Youth Summer Reading Program is just around the corner! Get ready for another fun summer full of reading and activities as you are treated to a sneak peek of this summer’s raffle prizes. Pick up your 2025 summer reading packets early and join us for games, ice cre......More

The Youth Summer Reading Program is just around the corner! Get ready for another fun summer full of reading and activities as you are treated to a sneak peek of this summer’s raffle prizes. Pick up your 2025 summer reading packets early and join us for games, ice cream, and face painting on the lawn as well! Face painting will be available between 10 am and noon. This program is generously sponsored by the Philip J. Weihn Youth Foundation, Inc. https://sterlinglibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/youth-summer-reading-sneak-peek/

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