Tales and Tunes: Evan Haller for Babies through Preschool

Tales and Tune Presents: Evan Haller! Babies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a fun, musical morning with local performers! Registration is required. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton’s Trust Funds’ Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/......More

Tales and Tune Presents: Evan Haller! Babies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a fun, musical morning with local performers! Registration is required. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton’s Trust Funds’ Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tales-and-tunes-evan-haller-ages-0-5/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

After School Game Lounge (Grades 6-12)

Gather you friends after school to and meet up at the library to play games and enjoy snacks. Bring your favorite board game or choose one of ours. We will also have Nintendo Switch available to play. Sign ups are appreciated, but you are also welcome to drop in. ......More

Gather you friends after school to and meet up at the library to play games and enjoy snacks. Bring your favorite board game or choose one of ours. We will also have Nintendo Switch available to play. Sign ups are appreciated, but you are also welcome to drop in. Grades 6-12. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/drop-in-game-lounge-grades-6-12-53/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Baking Club (Grades 6-12)

Join other teens who are passionate about baking as they meet on the first Friday of the month  to perfect recipes for various baked goods including brownies, brookies, cookies, mini pies, mini muffins, baked doughnuts,  cake pops and cookie bars. For grades 6=-12, le......More

Join other teens who are passionate about baking as they meet on the first Friday of the month  to perfect recipes for various baked goods including brownies, brookies, cookies, mini pies, mini muffins, baked doughnuts,  cake pops and cookie bars. For grades 6=-12, led by teen baker Elizabeth Bailie.  Today we will be making sugar cookies and decorating them with buttercream icing and sprinkles. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/bake-club-grades-6-12-4/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Local Author Fair

A fun and FREE opportunity for readers to meet local authors, hear about their work, and buy copies of unique titles! Presented in partnership with Grotonfest Winter! Participating Authors: Books for Children Lori J Sullivan Sharon Wooding Books for Young Adults......More

A fun and FREE opportunity for readers to meet local authors, hear about their work, and buy copies of unique titles! Presented in partnership with Grotonfest Winter! Participating Authors: Books for Children Lori J Sullivan Sharon Wooding Books for Young Adults Kathryn Hulick Books for Adults Noah Davis Rich Feitelberg Gabriela Gavrilov Betsy Gitelman H. Peale Haldt Jr. with Harry P. Haldt III Jennifer Hallock Leslie Gwen Howard Erin L. McCormack Tom Nalesnik James Nehring Dale T. Phillips Chris Russell Jeffrey Zygmont https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-local-author-fair/

Top Floor Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Teen Carving Class: Make a Wooden Spoon with Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival (Grades 6-12)

Join Tim from Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival to learn how to carve wood into a spoon! Students will learn knife techniques, safety, and blade sharpening at the beginning of class. Class will also cover the overall "how-to" on carving. All tools and materials will be pro......More

Join Tim from Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival to learn how to carve wood into a spoon! Students will learn knife techniques, safety, and blade sharpening at the beginning of class. Class will also cover the overall "how-to" on carving. All tools and materials will be provided including knives, hook knives, sharpeners, and locally sourced carving wood. Students usually make a finished project by the end of class. Sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. Skills Covered: •Knife Sharpening •Wood Selection •Carving Techniques •Tools Needed •Step-by-Step Process on Project •Wooden Spoon Care Recommended Gear: (we will have knives to borrow and buy in class as well) •Carving Knife •Cut Resistant or Leather Gloves https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/carve-a-wooden-spoon-with-owl-eyes-wilderness-survival-grades-6-12/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Art Lab for Grades K-5

Art Lab for Grades K-5: Join us for a creative, hands-on art experience held one Saturday each month! This program focuses on process art, where the emphasis is on exploration rather than the final product. Children (and their grown-ups!) are invited to engage with a ......More

Art Lab for Grades K-5: Join us for a creative, hands-on art experience held one Saturday each month! This program focuses on process art, where the emphasis is on exploration rather than the final product. Children (and their grown-ups!) are invited to engage with a variety of materials and prompts that encourage imagination, creativity, and sensory play. Each session will introduce a new project with different materials: September 13-Potion Play - This class will meet outside the Library. October 4-Tinker Tray Pumpkins November 15-Collage Creations December 6-Clay Keepsakes Preference is given to Groton residents up to one week before the program. Registration is required. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/hold-for-erin-saturday-program-4/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lowbrow Artist Reception

Join the artists of the Lowbrow art exhibit at this Open House on Sunday, December 7 from 1-4:45 pm! Featuring demonstrations, free tattoos, fortune telling, refreshments, and surprises!  No registration required, drop-in anytime. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com......More

Join the artists of the Lowbrow art exhibit at this Open House on Sunday, December 7 from 1-4:45 pm! Featuring demonstrations, free tattoos, fortune telling, refreshments, and surprises!  No registration required, drop-in anytime. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/lowbrow-artist-reception/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Game On!

Are you looking for more board games in your life?  Join us to play a variety of hobby games such as Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Cascadia, and Knitting Circle.   No experience necessary, a teacher will be available to help set up and teach games as needed.  Or feel fre......More

Are you looking for more board games in your life?  Join us to play a variety of hobby games such as Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Cascadia, and Knitting Circle.   No experience necessary, a teacher will be available to help set up and teach games as needed.  Or feel free to bring your own favorite to share with everyone! Future meetings on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 28! https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-game-on-2/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: On the Trail of Your English Ancestors: Tips and Techniques

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Join genealogist Linda MacIver as she takes you through the path of research in the U.S. that prepares you to “hop the p......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Join genealogist Linda MacIver as she takes you through the path of research in the U.S. that prepares you to “hop the pond” to find civil registration and census records in England from 1837 to 1939. Linda is an educator, lecturer, librarian and genealogy researcher. She is retired from a 27-year career at the Boston Public Library where she inaugurated the BPL patron genealogy classes. Linda is the past Secretary and Civil Records Director for Federal Records for the Massachusetts Genealogical Council (MGC), a member of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists (MSOG) and the Essex (MA) Society of Genealogists (ESOG). She also serves as the New England Representative for the Essex (England!) Record Office. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library. Register directly on Zoom HERE. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-on-the-trail-of-your-english-ancestors-tips-and-techniques/

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New Weekly Drop-in Craft

A new craft every Tuesday morning!   Drop-in anytime we're open Tuesday-Sunday for a fun craft activity! Make the weekly craft project or freestyle and make your own!  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/cre......More

A new craft every Tuesday morning!   Drop-in anytime we're open Tuesday-Sunday for a fun craft activity! Make the weekly craft project or freestyle and make your own!  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-kids-drop-in-craft-319/

Children's Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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

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-tuesday-327/

Library Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Daytime DIY with Kimberly Stoney

Join us once a month for a guided art/craft project with Kimberly Stoney. December's project is paper snowflakes! Groton residents given priority until one week prior to the event. Intended for adults only. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton's Trust Fu......More

Join us once a month for a guided art/craft project with Kimberly Stoney. December's project is paper snowflakes! Groton residents given priority until one week prior to the event. Intended for adults only. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton's Trust Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-daytime-diy-4/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel to French Canada: From Montreal to Gaspe Peninsula

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Travel with Jack Holmes, the Traveling Photographer, in the Province of Quebec, along the St Lawrence River, and a littl......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Travel with Jack Holmes, the Traveling Photographer, in the Province of Quebec, along the St Lawrence River, and a little of New Brunswick, Canada. On the north bank of the St Lawrence River there are many historic scenic cities and locations. The historic Old Towns of Montreal and Quebec City have an old-world look, yet a definite North American vibe. Tadoussac is one of North America’s oldest whaling sites and a modern whale watching venue. Gaspe has both scenic coastal and wild mountain regions. Holmes is the owner of "Images From Near and Far" at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell. A retired high school teacher, he previously served as President of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association and Gallery Manager of the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library. Made possible, in part, by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. Register directly on Zoom HERE. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-armchair-travel-to-french-canada-from-montreal-to-gaspe-peninsula/

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Book Worm Masters (Grades 6-7)

If you love to read books and have fun join Book Worm Masters, led by Miss Carrie. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. Snacks and fun provided. Runs from October, 2025-May, 2026. Registration required. Medusa by Katherine Marsh is available at the Children's......More

If you love to read books and have fun join Book Worm Masters, led by Miss Carrie. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. Snacks and fun provided. Runs from October, 2025-May, 2026. Registration required. Medusa by Katherine Marsh is available at the Children's room desk, so you may pick up a copy to read before the meeting. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-worm-masters-grades-6-7-35/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Grief & Loss Peer Support Group

Peer support grief and loss group for adults to come together for mutual understanding, support and sharing. Please note this is a support group, not therapy. Resources & coordination volunteered by Cynthia Petelle, MS, LMHC, Private Practice Therapist. https://gpl......More

Peer support grief and loss group for adults to come together for mutual understanding, support and sharing. Please note this is a support group, not therapy. Resources & coordination volunteered by Cynthia Petelle, MS, LMHC, Private Practice Therapist. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-grief-group-7/

Historical Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Library Trustees Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Agenda posted online at https://www.grotonma.gov/events. Open to the Public.  https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-trustees-meeting-79/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Healthier Holidays with Empty Nest Kitchen

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Let's explore really delicious holiday dishes with Mediterranean flair to incorporate into your celebrations without feelin......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Let's explore really delicious holiday dishes with Mediterranean flair to incorporate into your celebrations without feeling weighed down. About Christine Van Bloem: Christine has been teaching cooking for a long, long time, and she is still excited to cook, teach, and share with you. After surviving a heart attack in 2020 and the loss of her brick & mortar cooking school business, Christine found new purpose cooking for her own empty nest. Post heart attack, Christine is reforming her butter-loving, heavy cream worshipping ways by making changes to how she cooks--taking things in a healthier direction, without doing a complete 180 and still keeping things flavorful and delightful. The key here is healthier. Christine is not afraid of butter, but she's using a touch instead of stick. A tablespoon or two of cream or half-and-half, not a cup, and so on and so forth. And now that the kids are grown and living lives on their own, Christine is re-learning how to cook for two and sharing that process along the way. Christine is currently training in culinary nutrition with The American College of Culinary Medicine and has researched The Mediterranean Diet & Menopause for her capstone project. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Made possible, in part, by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. Presented in cooperation with a variety of other area libraries. Sign up directly via Zoom HERE! https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-healthier-holidays-with-empty-nest-kitchen/

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Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden! ......More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden! This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall. Registration is required. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peapods-storytime-for-ages-0-2-266/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden! ......More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden! This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall. Registration is required. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/peapods-storytime-for-ages-0-2-296/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Kelly's Tales Storytime for Ages 3-5

Kelly’s Tales with Raquel. For Ages 3-5. Wednesdays, Sept 24; Oct 8, 29; Nov 12, 19; Dec 10, 1:30-2 pm. Storytelling adventures to promote cultural competency and literacy skills. Registration is required. Please sign up. Sponsored by the Town Lecture Fund. https:......More

Kelly’s Tales with Raquel. For Ages 3-5. Wednesdays, Sept 24; Oct 8, 29; Nov 12, 19; Dec 10, 1:30-2 pm. Storytelling adventures to promote cultural competency and literacy skills. Registration is required. Please sign up. Sponsored by the Town Lecture Fund. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/kellys-tales-storytime-for-ages-3-5-6/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Felted ornaments with Rachel Benson (Grades 6-12)

Rachel Benson from The Fiber Web will be here to guide us step by step in the making of a seasonal felted ornament.  No felting experience is required and all supplies and instructions will be provided. For those in Grades 6-12.  https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/c......More

Rachel Benson from The Fiber Web will be here to guide us step by step in the making of a seasonal felted ornament.  No felting experience is required and all supplies and instructions will be provided. For those in Grades 6-12.  https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/felting-with-rachel-benson-grades-6-12-7/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive......More

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-blitzen-293/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive......More

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-blitzen-294/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive......More

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-blitzen-295/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive......More

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/read-to-blitzen-296/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Reading Rulers: 8th Grade Book Club

*NEW* If you love reading great books with friends, join us for a fun and relaxed time with Miss Carrie. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from October, 2025-May, 2026.  Snacks and fun provided. Registration required. The books are available at the Children'......More

*NEW* If you love reading great books with friends, join us for a fun and relaxed time with Miss Carrie. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from October, 2025-May, 2026.  Snacks and fun provided. Registration required. The books are available at the Children's room desk.  https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/8th-grade-book-club-3/

Small Conference Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Food & Film: Elf (grades 5-12)

 Pizza and "elf spaghetti"  will be served. Grades 5-12. Movie is MPAA Rated PG. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/food-film-elf-grades-5-12/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Catch Up with Classics Book Group

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group.  If you would like to attend via Zoom, please contact [email protected]. Ever feel like there are books you "should" have read? Want to revisit books you read for school but didn't understand? Thi......More

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group.  If you would like to attend via Zoom, please contact [email protected]. Ever feel like there are books you "should" have read? Want to revisit books you read for school but didn't understand? This group will tackle not only reading classic literature but decipher what exactly we mean by "classic". To reserve your copy of each month's book stop by the Circulation Desk or email [email protected]. December 10 – Walden by Henry David Thoreau January 14 – Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin  February 11 - Dubliners by James Joyce https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-catch-up-with-classics-book-group-14/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Who Gets to Fly? How NASA Chooses Its Astronauts

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Ever wonder how America chooses astronauts? Why did NASA select from military aviators? How are flight assignments made?......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Ever wonder how America chooses astronauts? Why did NASA select from military aviators? How are flight assignments made? Why did it take so long to incorporate women and minorities into the Astronaut Corps? Join NASA Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball as he discusses the tension between science and flight test, political considerations, and the luck of the draw that determines who gets to fly. Ball served 26 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, and is a now a volunteer educator with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in partnership with Tewksbury Public Library. Register directly on Zoom HERE. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-who-gets-to-fly-how-nasa-chooses-its-astronauts/

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Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds w/ Miss Jacquie

Join Strega Mama for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-3-4-5-year-olds-w-miss-jac......More

Join Strega Mama for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-3-4-5-year-olds-w-miss-jacquie-48/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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! In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's......More

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! In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's Garden.  Hosted by GPL Librarian Susanne Olson.  Come with your latest project. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-gpl-knitting-group-119/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Make and Take: Brrr Baskets (Grades 6-12)

We will make small gifts to fill a Brrr Basket for giving or enjoying yourself!    All materials and instructions will be provided. Grades 6-12. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-and-take-brrr-baskets-grades-6-12/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Book Bears for Grades 2 & 3

Book Bears for Grades 2 & 3. Meets in-person the 2nd Thursday of every month, 4-4:30 pm. Kids read, meet, and chat about the book in a friendly and fun setting with Miss Jennie. This month's book selection is: TBD Space is limited, so please sign up. Generously sp......More

Book Bears for Grades 2 & 3. Meets in-person the 2nd Thursday of every month, 4-4:30 pm. Kids read, meet, and chat about the book in a friendly and fun setting with Miss Jennie. This month's book selection is: TBD Space is limited, so please sign up. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-bears-for-grades-2-3-53/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Crackerjacks Book Club Grades 11-12

If you love reading great books with friends, join us for a fun and relaxed time with Miss Carrie. Meets every other month, on the second Thursday of the month.  Snacks and fun provided. Registration required. The book is available at the children's desk. https://g......More

If you love reading great books with friends, join us for a fun and relaxed time with Miss Carrie. Meets every other month, on the second Thursday of the month.  Snacks and fun provided. Registration required. The book is available at the children's desk. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/crackerjacks-book-club-grades-11-12-2/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Great Books Discussion Group

Please note that signing up for this group once will sign you up for the whole series. You do not need to register for each instance. Thank you. The Great Books Discussion Group will meet IN PERSON. This is a structured group that follows the Great Books program. Ea......More

Please note that signing up for this group once will sign you up for the whole series. You do not need to register for each instance. Thank you. The Great Books Discussion Group will meet IN PERSON. This is a structured group that follows the Great Books program. Each month the group has focused discussions on a limited number of readings from the designated book. The smaller amount of reading allows the group to go more in depth with their analysis of the literature. The group generally meets the third Wednesday of the month, at 7pm, in the Community Room. For more information, email [email protected] or call the Circulation Desk at 978-448-1167. Currently reading selections from the Great Books 75th Anniversary Volume 2 anthology (available to borrow from the library). November 19 - The  Rime of the Ancient Mariner in Seven Parts by Samuel Taylor Colerdige. December 17 - A  Passion in the Desert, and The Unknown Masterpiece by Honore de Balzac. January 21 - The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne February 18 - What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? by Frederick Douglass https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-great-books-discussion-group-26/

Historical Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Dealing with a Stamp Collection

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Some people are selling their own Stamp collections, which they probably understand. Others are selling collections that the......More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** Some people are selling their own Stamp collections, which they probably understand. Others are selling collections that they inherited and have absolutely no concept of value. This program will help attendees to better understand US and Foreign Stamps, how & where to sell them in today's market, and will cover such topics as: Brief History of Postage Stamps How to Sort, Analyze, and Evaluate a Stamp Collection Various types of Stamps including Definitives, Commemoratives, Blocks & Plate Blocks, Sheets, 1st Day Covers, Coils, Air Mails, Postage Due, more Scott's Catalog # System Five common types of Stamp Collectors & Collections What's Hot & Not in Stamps Discount Postage What is "Grading" and why is it so important to value How…and where…to sell a Stamp Collection 'Retention' and why so many different stamps are issued each year US and Foreign Stamps Assorted useful Stamp web sites, reference books and tools ABOUT MIKE: Mike Ivankovich has been involved in some phase of the Antiques & Collectibles business for more than 40 years. He is a frequent lecturer and spoken before groups too numerous to list. He has authored more than 20 books and eBooks in his areas of specialty and has written articles and columns for most major national trade papers. He is the host of the “What’s It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser” Radio Show that airs on the First Friday of every month from 9:30-10:30 AM on WBCB 1490 AM & 107.3 FM in Philadelphia PA. As a Home Downsizing Expert & Author he guides clients through the entire Home Downsizing process, helping them deal with their Antiques, Collectibles, and General Household Contents. His Home Downsizing in Four Easy Steps book can be found on Amazon.com. Mike is also a professional GPPA & MPPA Appraiser specializing in Appraisals for Estate, Insurance, Inheritance, Divorce, Insurance Claim, Non-Cash Charitable Donation, or other legal purposes. As a Pennsylvania Auctioneer, he has been named Pennsylvania's “Auctioneer of the Year” by fellow Auctioneers. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Presented in cooperation with Chelmsford Public Library. Sign up directly via Zoom HERE! https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-dealing-with-original-art-and-fine-art-prints-4/

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IN PERSON: The Novel Journey World Fiction Book Group

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, contact [email protected]. This group reads a wide variety of works of fiction from and/or about cultures around the world. Want to explore other cultures th......More

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, contact [email protected]. This group reads a wide variety of works of fiction from and/or about cultures around the world. Want to explore other cultures through story? Join the group! To reserve your copy of each month's book stop by the Circulation Desk or email [email protected] Dec. 12—Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton Jan. 2 - My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry by Frederik Backman Feb. 6 - Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-the-novel-journey-world-fiction-book-group-4/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Llama Lounge (Grades 5-8)

The Library welcomes middle school students on GDRMS half-days. Sibley Hall offers tables and chairs, computers and electronic games, board games, an art cart and crafts. The Community Room is set up with tables and chairs, and games as well. Drop in for a little whi......More

The Library welcomes middle school students on GDRMS half-days. Sibley Hall offers tables and chairs, computers and electronic games, board games, an art cart and crafts. The Community Room is set up with tables and chairs, and games as well. Drop in for a little while or for the afternoon. (Grades 5-8) https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/llama-lounge-grades-5-8-57/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: The Quest Collective: Adult Dungeons and Dragons and Other RPGs

Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with role playing games? Join a small group with an experienced leader to guide you! Group meets every first and third Saturday.  Made possible by the Groton Public Li......More

Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with role playing games? Join a small group with an experienced leader to guide you! Group meets every first and third Saturday.  Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-adult-dungeons-and-dragons-63/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Gelli Printing Lab with Kimberly Stoney

Due to the popularity of this program, we are adding more sessions! Please be kind and select ONE session per month so as to allow others the opportunity to enjoy the experience. The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creati......More

Due to the popularity of this program, we are adding more sessions! Please be kind and select ONE session per month so as to allow others the opportunity to enjoy the experience. The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Each month a unique project is introduced, guiding participants as they explore and experiment with Gelli printing techniques. Whether a seasoned printer or just starting out, all are invited to join for an afternoon of innovation and creative expression! This group facilitated by artist and designer Kimberly Stoney. All materials are provided! Just bring an apron. Please note this event is intended for adult participants only. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-gelli-printing-lab-with-kimberly-stoney-16/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-12)

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,  we have a D&D game just for you!  Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story ......More

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,  we have a D&D game just for you!  Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story telling game.  If you already have a character sheet or dice you can bring those if you like, but are not necessary.   Participants who sign up for the series are expected  to attend every session if possible. Dates are Sept. 13 and  27, Oct. 11 and  25, Nov. 8 and  22, and Dec. 13 This program is open to players in grades 6-12. This program is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/teen-led-dungeons-dragons-game-grades-6-12-33/

Community Room Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Gelli Printing Lab with Kimberly Stoney

Due to the popularity of this program, we are adding more sessions! Please be kind and select ONE session per month so as to allow others the opportunity to enjoy the experience. The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creati......More

Due to the popularity of this program, we are adding more sessions! Please be kind and select ONE session per month so as to allow others the opportunity to enjoy the experience. The Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Each month a unique project is introduced, guiding participants as they explore and experiment with Gelli printing techniques. Whether a seasoned printer or just starting out, all are invited to join for an afternoon of innovation and creative expression! This group facilitated by artist and designer Kimberly Stoney. All materials are provided! Just bring an apron. Please note this event is intended for adult participants only. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/in-person-gelli-printing-lab-with-kimberly-stoney-25/

Sibley Hall Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450