Deck the Teen Room: Decorating Day!

December 5 is our big decorating day! Come help us deck out the Teen Room for the holidays. We'll have holiday tunes, hot chocolate, and lots of decorations to put up! No registration is required, so grab a friend and join us. Patrons ages 11-19 (grades 6-12) welcome......More

December 5 is our big decorating day! Come help us deck out the Teen Room for the holidays. We'll have holiday tunes, hot chocolate, and lots of decorations to put up! No registration is required, so grab a friend and join us. Patrons ages 11-19 (grades 6-12) welcome. Questions? Email Annalise at [email protected] https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/deck-the-teen-room-decorating-day/

2nd Floor (Children's & Teen/Tween) Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Saunders House Stewardship Committee Meeting

Saunders House Stewardship Committee Meeting https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/saunders-house-stewardship-committee-meeting-27/

Conference Room - 105 Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Yearly Good Citizens Award Ceremony

Yearly Good Citizens Award Ceremony https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/yearly-good-citizens-award-ceremony/

Community Room - 003 Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Dungeons & Dragons

Join our by teens, for teens Dungeons & Dragons session! Prepare for an epic quest with Dungeon Master Vivian Payne. Vivian will help you create a character in this first session, or you can bring a character who is ready to play. Space is limited, so join the party w......More

Join our by teens, for teens Dungeons & Dragons session! Prepare for an epic quest with Dungeon Master Vivian Payne. Vivian will help you create a character in this first session, or you can bring a character who is ready to play. Space is limited, so join the party with a friend and get ready for adventure! Patrons in grades 6-12 (ages 11-19) are welcome for this program. https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dungeons-dragons-14/

2nd Floor (Children's & Teen/Tween) Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Cape Ann Finns, The First Hundred Years: 1870-1970

To celebrate Finnish Independence Day on December 6th, the Cape Ann Finns and Preserving Cape Ann's Ethnic Cultural Heritages are co-hosting a panel discussion with Rob Ranta, Susanna Natti, and Wayne Soini. The panel will explore the Finnish Community's culture, trad......More

To celebrate Finnish Independence Day on December 6th, the Cape Ann Finns and Preserving Cape Ann's Ethnic Cultural Heritages are co-hosting a panel discussion with Rob Ranta, Susanna Natti, and Wayne Soini. The panel will explore the Finnish Community's culture, traditions and influence on Cape Ann. Coffee and nisu provided.  https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cape-ann-finns-the-first-hundred-years-1870-1970/

Community Room - 003 Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Corporate Communications Meeting

Corporate Communications Meeting https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/corporate-communications-meeting-51/

Conference Room - 105 Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

WILL BE RESCHEDULED : The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Smithsonian Curator

WILL BE RESCHEDULED Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The ......More

WILL BE RESCHEDULED Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos. Julia Child's 20’ x 14’ kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past twenty-three years, and museum goers have made it a top destination. The kitchen contains more than one thousand parts and pieces—tools, appliances, utensils, furniture, artwork, knick‑knacks, books, and bits of whimsy—all reflecting Julia’s status as an accomplished chef, gastronome, delightful cooking teacher, television trailblazer, women’s advocate, mentor, and generous, jovial friend. Julia Child’s Kitchen (and this online conversation) is a must‑have for every serious home cook and Julia Child fan. Register now to enter the discussion and learn more about how Julia Child continues to influence food today! About the Author: Paula J. Johnson is a curator and public historian at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. She conducts research and collects objects relating to the history and culture of American food and serves as the Director of the Smithsonian’s Food History Project. Johnson was one of the curators who collected Julia Child’s home kitchen in 2001 and led the team that created FOOD: Transforming the American Table, a multi-layered exhibition that explores the major changes in food production, distribution, and consumption in the United States since the 1950s. She has shaped and contributed to many public programs on food history and leads the annual “Food History Weekend.” Johnson is the author of many articles and three books, including Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space (2024). She received the Smithsonian Distinguished Scholar in the Humanities Award in 2020.  Johnson began her museum career at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, Maryland, and has worked at the Smithsonian since 1991. She is a member of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and Les Dames d’ Escoffier. She serves on the editorial collective for Gastronomica: The Journal for Food Studies.  Questions? Contact Meg O'Neill at 978-325-5562 or [email protected] https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-the-legacy-of-julia-childs-kitchen-with-smithsonian-curator-paula-j-johnson/

Virtual Author Talks

Wednesday Storytime with Tricia

We're so excited to have you join us for a fun and interactive storytime with Tricia on Wednesday mornings. We'll be moving, singing, and telling stories together! The Holiday session of storytime begins December 10th and runs for 6 weeks. Wednesday storytime is bes......More

We're so excited to have you join us for a fun and interactive storytime with Tricia on Wednesday mornings. We'll be moving, singing, and telling stories together! The Holiday session of storytime begins December 10th and runs for 6 weeks. Wednesday storytime is best suited for children ages 2 & up. Looking for programs for younger children? Check out our monthly Musical Storytime with Ruthanne. Holiday Session of storytime will be drop-in. No registration or tickets necessary. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions? Email Tricia at [email protected] https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wednesday-storytime-with-tricia-6/

Children's Program Room Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Matz Gallery Committee Meeting

Matz Gallery Committee Meeting https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/matz-gallery-committee-meeting-2/

Conference Room - 105 Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Executive Committee Meeting

Executive Committee Meeting https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/executive-committee-meeting-40/

Conference Room - 105 Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

<span class="event-collapsible-expander">-</span> Device Advice Sessions (6 events, all full)

30 Minute, one-on-one Device Advice Sessions with our Technology Assistant or Digital Services Librarian. Troubleshoot mobile devices or laptop computers, learn computer skills, set up a new phone, get help with library apps or research, manage your passwords and mor......More

30 Minute, one-on-one Device Advice Sessions with our Technology Assistant or Digital Services Librarian. Troubleshoot mobile devices or laptop computers, learn computer skills, set up a new phone, get help with library apps or research, manage your passwords and more! Registration required! To book appointment, Call the Sawyer Free Library Front Desk at 978 325 5500 or register in the form below. https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/device-advice-sessions-156/

Digital Learning Lab Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

The Gloucester History Exchange: Local History Discussion Group

Join our new local history discussion group in the Local History Center led by local history librarian, Julie Travers, and historian and author, Bob Booth. Each month we'll have a short presentation and then open it up for discussion. December Topic - Gloucester and ......More

Join our new local history discussion group in the Local History Center led by local history librarian, Julie Travers, and historian and author, Bob Booth. Each month we'll have a short presentation and then open it up for discussion. December Topic - Gloucester and the Tyrant: Inquiring Into a Forgotten Past For most of the decades before 1700, the colony of Massachusetts Bay was a self-governing state with its own laws, legislature, and elected governor. It was barely connected to England, but forced to participate in the empire’s wars. Everything changed in 1702 with the arrival of a new royal governor, Joseph Dudley, who tried to rule as if he were a king. Although he was widely despised and often opposed, no organized attempt to remove him was made until an uprising led by a fisherman in 1706, 70 years before 1776. Let’s look at what was happening in Gloucester and Massachusetts in those times of tyranny and warfare and discuss why we know so little about early instances of popular resistance and the possible meanings of these events for us today. ____________________________________________ The History Exchange is a Gloucester-centric approach to understanding the past and its meanings. Often, American history—as taught or encountered in the media—is presented as something that occurred elsewhere: remote both in time and distance, and conducted by the famous and powerful. That is one way to look at the past, but it may mean little to us in our own time and place. Fortunately, Gloucester has an identity and history of its own. There is virtually nothing that has happened in America that did not involve Gloucester people or find an echo in Gloucester’s own story. In some instances, Gloucester has led the way, and its people have been among the change agents regionally, nationally, and worldwide. The Gloucester History Exchange: Local History Discussion Group will explore and discuss events and people in Gloucester’s history, particularly those that are not well known. Brief presentations will be made by subject-matter experts, followed by conversations. Anyone with an interest in the past—and its meaning for us today—is welcome to participate. Eventually, if desired, the group will read books, chapters, or essays that relate to local history. https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/the-gloucester-history-exchange-local-history-discussion-group/

Local History Center Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Conversations with the Artist--Erin Luman

On view November 2 through December 29 , the Volume One exhibition in the Matz Gallery celebrates the creative spirit of the community. In this Conversation with the Artist, Laureen Maher will discuss her work, inspiration and process, as well as answer questions. Fo......More

On view November 2 through December 29 , the Volume One exhibition in the Matz Gallery celebrates the creative spirit of the community. In this Conversation with the Artist, Laureen Maher will discuss her work, inspiration and process, as well as answer questions. For more information, visit the Matz Gallery webpage. https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/conversations-with-the-artist-laureen-maher/

Matz Gallery Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Toddler/Preschool Yoga with Treetop Yoga

Ready to twist, bend, and breathe? Bring your little ones to our free, drop-in Yoga for Kids series with Erin McKay from Treetop Yoga! We'll use yoga poses and movement to explore exciting stories, helping children build body awareness, strength, and focus in a play......More

Ready to twist, bend, and breathe? Bring your little ones to our free, drop-in Yoga for Kids series with Erin McKay from Treetop Yoga! We'll use yoga poses and movement to explore exciting stories, helping children build body awareness, strength, and focus in a playful, welcoming environment. Friday mornings: November 14th, December 12th, and January 16th at 10:30 AM No registration required--just drop in! This program is best suited for children ages 3 & up. Questions? Email [email protected] https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-preschool-yoga-with-treetop-yoga-2/

2nd Floor (Children&#039;s &amp; Teen/Tween) Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Middle Street Walk

Celebrate the 27th annual Middle Street Walk, a holiday celebration of historic Middle Street in Gloucester, MA "Where the Past is Present!" Join the library, as well as many other organizations, as we enjoy a day full of festive events, including FREE horse drawn wag......More

Celebrate the 27th annual Middle Street Walk, a holiday celebration of historic Middle Street in Gloucester, MA "Where the Past is Present!" Join the library, as well as many other organizations, as we enjoy a day full of festive events, including FREE horse drawn wagon rides along Middle Street! More information & details to come! https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/middle-street-walk-2/

Children&#039;s Program Room Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Holiday Music & Card Making for Kids!

As part of the Middle Street Walk festivities, the Sawyer Free Library cordially invites families and children to a special holiday program. Join us for Holiday Music and Card Making, featuring a festive sing-along with Jeanine Lynch and an opportunity to craft your o......More

As part of the Middle Street Walk festivities, the Sawyer Free Library cordially invites families and children to a special holiday program. Join us for Holiday Music and Card Making, featuring a festive sing-along with Jeanine Lynch and an opportunity to craft your own seasonal greeting cards. We look forward to sharing the holiday spirit with you! Questions? Email Justine at [email protected] https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-music-card-making-for-kids/

2nd Floor (Children&#039;s &amp; Teen/Tween) Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Middle Street: Middle Street Walk

Enjoy the Middle Street Walk festivities with a free horse drawn wagon ride along historic Middle Street! Rides will begin at the corner of Middle Street at Trinity Congregational Church and loop past the Joan of Arc statue at the Captain Lester S. Wass American Legio......More

Enjoy the Middle Street Walk festivities with a free horse drawn wagon ride along historic Middle Street! Rides will begin at the corner of Middle Street at Trinity Congregational Church and loop past the Joan of Arc statue at the Captain Lester S. Wass American Legion. This family event runs from 12 noon until 3pm.  Questions? email [email protected]   or  [email protected] https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/horse-drawn-hay-ride-on-middle-street/

Trinity Congregational Church 70 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Walker Creek Saxophone Quartet

The Sawyer Free Library is thrilled to welcome the Walker Street Saxophone Quartet as part of the annual Middle Street Walk festivities. Step inside and warm up with an unforgettable holiday performance! https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/walk......More

The Sawyer Free Library is thrilled to welcome the Walker Street Saxophone Quartet as part of the annual Middle Street Walk festivities. Step inside and warm up with an unforgettable holiday performance! https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/walker-creek-saxophone-quartet/

Main Floor Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Tours of the Saunders House Historic WPA Murals

Professional Conservator, Lisa Mehlin, will be leading 15-minute tours of the Saunders House murals that were recently restored.  She will speak to both their history and the conservation process. Walk-in registration the day of event.  Questions? Contact Lisa Ryan a......More

Professional Conservator, Lisa Mehlin, will be leading 15-minute tours of the Saunders House murals that were recently restored.  She will speak to both their history and the conservation process. Walk-in registration the day of event.  Questions? Contact Lisa Ryan at [email protected] https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tours-of-the-saunders-house-historic-wpa-murals/

Saunders House Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Gingerbread Creation Contest Winners Announcement

Middle Street Walk Committee members, including Barbara Catalini of "Cakes by Barbara," will announce the winners of the 2025 Gingerbread Creation Contest! Join us in the children's room to see all of the gingerbread entries! https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinterac......More

Middle Street Walk Committee members, including Barbara Catalini of "Cakes by Barbara," will announce the winners of the 2025 Gingerbread Creation Contest! Join us in the children's room to see all of the gingerbread entries! https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/gingerbread-creation-contest-winners-announcement/

2nd Floor (Children&#039;s &amp; Teen/Tween) Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting

Calling all teens and tweens! TAB is BACK in our brand new Teen/Tween Zone! Join the Sawyer Free Library Teen Advisory Board and help lead your library! What can you expect from TAB? Here's what you need to know: A monthly meeting Awesome snacks! Community servic......More

Calling all teens and tweens! TAB is BACK in our brand new Teen/Tween Zone! Join the Sawyer Free Library Teen Advisory Board and help lead your library! What can you expect from TAB? Here's what you need to know: A monthly meeting Awesome snacks! Community service credits Planning and hosting fun events Questions? Contact Annalise Kraines at [email protected] https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-advisory-board-tab-meeting-14/

2nd Floor (Children&#039;s &amp; Teen/Tween) Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930