Babytime (ages 0-2)

Join us for this 30-minute program for our littlest patrons! Songs, stories, and fun, all supporting cognitive development and early literacy. Ages 0-24 months. Siblings welcome. If you would like to sing the songs at home, the lyrics can be found ......More

Join us for this 30-minute program for our littlest patrons! Songs, stories, and fun, all supporting cognitive development and early literacy. Ages 0-24 months. Siblings welcome. If you would like to sing the songs at home, the lyrics can be found here. https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babytime-ages-0-2-4/

Multipurpose Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

In Ghostly Japan

Can a doll do you harm? Are evil ogres real? Would a curse invoked by the dead last forever? Nationally acclaimed storyteller Motoko exquisitely spins dark and mysterious tales from ancient Japan, where roamed warriors and peasants, nuns and priests, ghosts and demons......More

Can a doll do you harm? Are evil ogres real? Would a curse invoked by the dead last forever? Nationally acclaimed storyteller Motoko exquisitely spins dark and mysterious tales from ancient Japan, where roamed warriors and peasants, nuns and priests, ghosts and demons. Get ready for a BIG CHILL! Please note that this is a special "After Hours" presentation of Spooky Tales for Teens & Adults.  Registration is requested but not required. "This program is funded by a grant from the Westminster Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency." https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-ghostly-japan/

Eloranta Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Tabletop Gaming w/ Community Gaming Coalition

All ages tabletop gaming, made possible by the Community Gaming Coalition. More details coming soon! https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tabletop-gaming-w-community-gaming-coalition/

Eloranta Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Chair and Stand (Senior Exercises Class)

Chair & Stand with Diane Moore is a stretch and exercise class for seniors. Classes consist of stretching, strengthening, and aligning the body as well as incorporating breath awareness, relaxation, and mindfulness. Chair & Stand will help seniors age gracefully, rem......More

Chair & Stand with Diane Moore is a stretch and exercise class for seniors. Classes consist of stretching, strengthening, and aligning the body as well as incorporating breath awareness, relaxation, and mindfulness. Chair & Stand will help seniors age gracefully, remain as painfree as possible, live independently, and continue with the daily activities that contribute to the enjoyment of life. Contact: Diane Moore, [email protected] https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chair-and-stand-senior-exercises-class-56/

Eloranta Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Quilting at the Forbush

This is an opportunity for community members to gather, sew, share ideas, get help/insight, and offer socialization/friendship to each other. https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/quilting-at-the-forbush-39/

Eloranta Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Cosplay 101: Foam Armor

Eliza Eldredge, a costume and prop maker, fine artist, and jousting knight renaissance faire performer, will share ideas from her more than ten years of experience. Eldredge will showcase some of her projects and talk about materials and techniques for working with fo......More

Eliza Eldredge, a costume and prop maker, fine artist, and jousting knight renaissance faire performer, will share ideas from her more than ten years of experience. Eldredge will showcase some of her projects and talk about materials and techniques for working with foam and crafting the perfect set of armor! We'll break off into groups to give you time to start working on your own ideas for costumes. Eliza will assist attendees with techniques and materials and will also brainstorm with you around your individual costume goals. Bring your questions and ideas! Free and open to ages 13+. Eliza Eldredge is the owner of the costume and prop-making company, Eldritch Arts, based in western Massachusetts. She has crafted and sold costumes and props full time since 2012. She is known for her obsessive attention to detail, and creating exquisite, screen-accurate replicas of props and costumes from films, TV, and video games. She has experience with all different kinds of materials - from making corsets and sewing garments with delicate fabrics or fine leather, to crafting armor and props from foam, sturdy leather, or sculpting, molding, and casting resin pieces. https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cosplay-101-3/

Eloranta Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Adult Book Club

Please join the adult book club as we discuss "The Kiss Curse" by Erin Sterling. All are welcome to join the discussion. Although registration is not required, it is appreciated. Can't make it to the evening meeting? Then why not come to the afternoon meeting on Thurs......More

Please join the adult book club as we discuss "The Kiss Curse" by Erin Sterling. All are welcome to join the discussion. Although registration is not required, it is appreciated. Can't make it to the evening meeting? Then why not come to the afternoon meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, at 2:00 PM? We'll be discussing the same book. https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-book-club-33/

Main Circulation Area Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Stretch, Strengthen & Balance (Senior Exercise Class)

Stretch, Strengthen & Balance with Diane Moore is a stretch and exercise class for seniors. Classes consist of stretching, strengthening, and aligning the body as well as incorporating breath awareness, relaxation, and mindfulness. Stretch, Strengthen & Balance will h......More

Stretch, Strengthen & Balance with Diane Moore is a stretch and exercise class for seniors. Classes consist of stretching, strengthening, and aligning the body as well as incorporating breath awareness, relaxation, and mindfulness. Stretch, Strengthen & Balance will help seniors age gracefully, remain as painfree as possible, live independently, and continue with the daily activities that contribute to the enjoyment of life. Contact: Diane Moore, [email protected] No Registration Required https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/stretch-strengthen-balance-senior-exercise-class-55/

Eloranta Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Nuestra América: Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United States

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredib......More

Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure's cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level. Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story! Register today to learn more about the rich history of Nuestra América! About the Presenters: Adrián Aldaba, a Chicago native, is the national programs manager for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. In this capacity, he serves audiences of all ages by bringing the Latino Museum’s programs and content to communities where they live and thrive outside of the Washington, D.C. area. He does this through the museum’s national leadership, family, and public programs for adults and intergenerational audiences. He also supports national K-12 efforts facilitating teacher workshops connecting the museum’s literacy initiatives and resources to educators across the nation. Aldaba co-authored Strategies for Engaging and Representing Latinos in Museums, a free resource released by the American Alliance of Museums Latino Network. Aldaba joined the Smithsonian more than a decade ago after working as a research assistant for the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. He earned his A.B. cum laude in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard College. Emily Key is the assistant director of Learning and Public Engagement at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino where she developed the museum’s learning continuum and education vision centered on creating opportunities for visitors to experience, learn, reflect, and transform by sparking curiosity and encouraging life-long learning. Key oversees national bilingual programming, community engagement, K-12 aligned educator resources, publications, and the Young Ambassadors Program, a nationally recognized youth leadership program.Key is also responsible for the creation of the General Motors Learning Lounge and its correlative educational programming for the museum’s Molina Family Latino Gallery that opened in June 2022. Prior to the museum, she led education efforts for the Smithsonian Latino Center and worked in the education department of the National Air and Space Museum. Key holds a graduate certificate in arts and culture strategy from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from the George Washington University. **Note: While the book will be discussed, please be aware the presenter may explore other topics in the related fields suiting their additional expertise. Presenters can be expected to be experts in the field; however, for the Smithsonian and Library Speakers Consortium Collaboration they may not always be the author of the book being highlighted.** The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Forbush Memorial Library. Use the following link to register. https://libraryc.org/forbushlibrary/95364/register https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/nuestra-am-rica-stories-of-30-inspiring-latinas-latinos-who-have-shaped-the-united-states-with-smithsonian-educators/

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Adult Book Club

Please join the adult book club as we discuss "The Kiss Curse" by Erin Sterling. All are welcome to join the discussion. Although registration is not required, it is appreciated. Can't make it to the afternoon meeting? Then why not come to the evening meeting on Wedne......More

Please join the adult book club as we discuss "The Kiss Curse" by Erin Sterling. All are welcome to join the discussion. Although registration is not required, it is appreciated. Can't make it to the afternoon meeting? Then why not come to the evening meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1st, at 7:00 PM? We'll be discussing the same book. https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-book-club-34/

Main Circulation Area Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Cash Carnival with All One Credit Union (grades 6-12+)

Step right up! All One Credit Union's Ca$h Carnival transforms financial education into an enjoyable and interactive experience. Participants dive into engaging games that cover essential topics such as: Risk Safeguarding Information Cash Handling & much more! ......More

Step right up! All One Credit Union's Ca$h Carnival transforms financial education into an enjoyable and interactive experience. Participants dive into engaging games that cover essential topics such as: Risk Safeguarding Information Cash Handling & much more! Each activity is thoughtfully designed to instill smart money habits in a memorable manner. Every game is paired with a lesson to reinforce key concepts. It’s a celebration of learning where each game enhances real-world financial skills! https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cash-carnival-with-all-one-credit-union/

Eloranta Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Babytime (ages 0-2)

Join us for this 30-minute program for our littlest patrons! Songs, stories, and fun, all supporting cognitive development and early literacy. Ages 0-24 months. Siblings welcome. If you would like to sing the songs at home, the lyrics can be found ......More

Join us for this 30-minute program for our littlest patrons! Songs, stories, and fun, all supporting cognitive development and early literacy. Ages 0-24 months. Siblings welcome. If you would like to sing the songs at home, the lyrics can be found here. https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/babytime-ages-0-2-5/

Multipurpose Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473

Haunted Library Prep Day

Haunted Library volunteers are welcome to come work on their costume, props, or whatever else they've got planned. https://forbushlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/haunted-library-prep-day/

Eloranta Room Forbush Memorial Library, 118 Main St, Westminster, MA, 01473