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Thursday June 13 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group
Knitting & Crochet Group meets weekly, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Other Handcrafts are welcome! Self-directed work on our own projects. Open to All. No need to sign up in advance -- just come! Hosted by GPL Librarian Susanne Olson. Come with your latest project. htt......More
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Thursday June 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: A History of Activism through Cookbooks with Sarah Lohman (RESCHEDULED)
Food has often been a way for activist communities to fundraise, connect, and spread the word about their cause. We'll look at the origins of the link between food and activism with the abolitionist food writers of the Civil War. We'll unpack suffrage cookbooks from t......More
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Thursday June 13 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
IN PERSON: Felt with Rachel Benson (Adults only)
Learn the basics of felting or continue your felting journey with others! This month's project is an adorable elephant! Creating a needle felted project with talented fiber artist, Rachel Benson is a joy and a breeze! All materials will be provided at the time of t......More
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Thursday June 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One More Page
This one is for readers everywhere (and, isn't that perfect that it's with a LIBRARY)! Join us as we chat with author Shannon Reed about her book, "Why We Read: On Bookworms, Libraries, and Just One Page Before Lights Out". Why DO we read? What compels us to? What hol......More
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Thursday June 13 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
IN PERSON: Hidden History of Black Boston with Joel Mackall
Learn Boston's 400-year African-American history! Delve into the rich narratives of neighborhoods and pivotal sites, events, and figures from the eras of Faneuil Hall and Long Wharf, which marked Boston's connection to the Atlantic world, all the way to the vibrant Bl......More
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Friday June 14 1:00pm - 2:15pm EDT
Minicomics Studio with Caleb Brown (Grades 6-12)
This hands-on workshop explores minicomics through drawing, story development and bookmaking. What’s a minicomic? Minicomics are handmade and self-published comic books, a common and inexpensive way for cartoonists to share their ideas. After the session, every studen......More
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Friday June 14 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
FanFest 2024 @ GPL! Summer Reading Kick-Off Event!
We invite you to join us in costume when you visit the visit the library between 1-5 pm today ! For all ages to enjoy! Click the links for more information and to sign up for individual events. Schedule: 1:00-2:15 pm ......More
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Mobile Video Game Theatre (School aged Children and Teens)
The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Truck will be in the library parking lot during Fan Fest with their luxury limo-style theater on wheels which features five HUGE widescreen high-definition TVs inside , with surround sound and and awesome lighting; it’s a multiplayer video g......More
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Bluey Storytime with Strega Mama (Ages PreK and Up)
Calling all Bluey fans! Come to Bluey Storytime with Strega Mama! Part of our annual Fanfest festivities, you can come in costume, get your face painted following storytime, and enter the costuem contest, too! Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https:......More
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Friday June 14 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
Squishmallow Bingo (Grades 6-12)
We will play Bingo to win adorable squishmallows! Open to those in grades 6-12 This event is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/squishmallow-bingo-grades-6-12-2/
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Friday June 14 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Face painting in the Garden (All Ages)
Stop by the GPL garden for a face painting! Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/face-painting-in-the-garden/
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Friday June 14 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Squishmallow Bingo (Grades 2-5)
We will play Bingo to win adorable squishmallows! Open to those in grades 6-12 Registration is required for this event. This event is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/squishmallow-bingo......More
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Friday June 14 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Los Literarios: Spanish Literary Society
Sign up here! This group is dedicated to people who love reading and speak Spanish. Los Literários will be a small group who will meet online every second Friday of the mont......More
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Author Maria DiRico Discusses "The Witless Protection Program"
Author Maria DiRico will discuss her new mystery, The Witless Protection Program. In the fifth Catering Hall Mystery by Agatha Award-winning author Maria DiRico, series sleuth Mia Carina has finally steered her Italian-American family’s catering hall, Belle View Banqu......More
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
The "Real" Miss Rumphius - OFFSITE at the Lawrence Library in Pepperell
Readers young and old have embraced Barbara Cooney’s Miss Rumphius, about the lupine lady who made the world more beautiful, since its publication four decades ago. ......More
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Tuesday June 18 All Day
VIRTUAL: Trivia Tuesday
GPL's weekly virtual trivia tournament! Answer different themed trivia questions each week. Signing up for this event signs you up for the entire series and allows for the questions to be emailed to you. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-trivia-t......More
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Creative Kids Drop-In Craft
Creative Kids Drop-In Craft Time. Every Tuesday 10-4:30, Sept 5-May 31. Drop-in crafts in the Children’s Room. Let the creativity flow! Parent supervision necessary. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cr......More
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
ND Hangout (Grades 6-12)
This is a safe space for people who identify as neurodivergent (diagnosed or not) to come to the library to meet, play games, do activities and hang out. Feel free to bring anything that contributes to your comfort, or something you would like to share. https://gpl......More
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Tuesday June 18 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-10)
Have you wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never gotten around to do it? Or have you played before and wanted to again, but no one wants to be the Dungeon Master? Luckily for you there is a new D&D game that is perfect for you! This session runs for 10 weeks. Si......More
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation Group
Please note that this group has decided to remain virtual for the time being. Hablas espanol? Spanish Conversation Group Venga y practica su espanol! Group leader, Veronica Mazzu, is a native Spanish speaker from Chile and a public school Spanish teacher in Southbo......More
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
VIRTUAL: LGBTQ+ Rights in an Increasing Cultural Divide
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of bills targeting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and transgender/nonbinary (LGBTQ+) people in the U.S. Since the start of 2024, there have been close to 500 bills restricting rights in healthcare......More
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Tuesday June 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
IN PERSON: Proust Discussion Group (NEW!)
Delve into Marcel Proust's first volume of In Search of Lost Time, Swann's Way. The group will discuss a section of the book at each meeting. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk. June 18 - In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower: At Mme. Swann’s ......More
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Wednesday June 19 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Bodies in the Library - Mystery Writer's Group
Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others. Sign up to receive the Z......More
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Mirrors & Windows Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss Sheila: Juneteenth
The Mirrors & Windows Storytime provides an opportunity for children to hear stories where they see themselves reflected (like looking in a mirror) AND they learn something new about someone else (like looking in a window). Storytime is followed by a craft. This story......More
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Thursday June 20 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group
Knitting & Crochet Group meets weekly, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Other Handcrafts are welcome! Self-directed work on our own projects. Open to All. No need to sign up in advance -- just come! Hosted by GPL Librarian Susanne Olson. Come with your latest project. htt......More
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Hands on Science Lab: Let's Make Oobleck (Grades 5-8)
We'll have fun making and playing with Oobleck while we learn about Non-Newtonian fluids. Grades 5-8. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hands-on-science-lava-lamps-grades-5-8/
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Thursday June 20 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
IN PERSON: Rollstone Rhythms Concert Series: The Shakerz
A solid five-piece rock band playing in the northeast for over 30 years, led by Groton resident Vinnie Mirisola. The Shakerz is a tribute to the artists that make us move – rock, pop, country, and disco. They focus on recognizable, danceable rock and roll music, givi......More
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Thursday June 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Canobie Lake Screeemfest with Michael Perron
For six weekends, Canobie Lake Park SCREEEMFEST (located in nearby Salem, NH) delivers family fun by day and a healthy dose of fear by night. You get TONS of rides, haunted houses, kid-friendly fun, live shows, roving monsters and much, much more. Join Michael Perron,......More
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
HYBRID: Mad About Mystery Book Group
PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, sign up here. This group reads a wide variety of works in the crime a......More
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Sustainable Groton presents: Understanding the Sources and Tackling Climate Change in Groton
We know that greenhouse gas emissions are causing big changes in the climate around the world and even in our own backyards. What can we do about it? Understanding how we are adding to the problem is one of the first steps to figuring out how we can help. We now unde......More
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Thursday June 20 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
VIRTUAL: How to Write Ancestral Stories Your Relatives Will Want to Read
Part of the thrill of genealogy is sharing our discoveries with those we love, so it can be disappointing when our family members and friends have no interest in the subject. However, with good research, thoughtful planning, and a dash of ingenuity, we can create eng......More
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Saturday June 22 10:30am - 1:00pm EDT
IN PERSON: Art Supply Swap
Bring new or gently used arts and craft materials to the Circulation Desk between June 18 and 21. June 22, swap your materials for something you will use! Donations not required to participate. Rules for donations: Arts and crafts materials only (fabrics. notions,......More
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Saturday June 22 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
IN PERSON: Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with this popular game that is celebrating 50 years of play? Join a small group with an experienced Dungeon Master to guide you! Made possible by the Groton Public Libr......More
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Saturday June 22 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
IN PERSON: Wooden Necklaces with Kimberly Stoney
So popular that we decided to offer it again! Join us for a hands-on jewelry-making experience! Create a long necklace adorned with wooden disc-shaped beads and colorful thread. No prior experience needed. All materials provided. Please note this event is intended f......More