Groton Public Library
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Thursday May 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: AI Series: Guardians of Truth: Combatting AI Deep Fakes
In this presentation, we will delve into the intricate world of combating AI deep fakes, exploring the challenges and solutions in preserving the integrity of digital content. From examining examples of deep fakes to ethical considerations, we will uncover the multifa......More
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Thursday May 23 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 May 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Foods of New York
Have you ever wondered about how potato chips were created, how Nathan’s hot dogs became an American staple, why pizza is red, white and green, how immigrants preserved their foods without refrigeration and all the flavorful foods we eat today that were brought from ......More
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Thursday May 23 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 participants will create a whimsical hot air balloon scene! Creating a needle felted project with talented fiber artist, Rachel Benson is a joy and a breeze! All materials will be......More
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Thursday May 23 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
IN PERSON: Supper Club: Chinese Cuisine
This group will meet monthly to explore a different theme in food based on flavor, culture, or type of food! Dishes may be from your own recipe collection, a cookbook, or online. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the unique bond that forms over a shared meal and convers......More
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Thursday May 23 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: End of Life Doulas: What Do They Do & Why Would I Want One?
This virtual presentation will teach you about End-of-Life doulas – trained non-medical providers, who can be present from an initial diagnosis to ultimate death. While we may understand and hopefully accept the certainty of our own demise, its time, place, and manne......More
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Friday May 24 3:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
Game Lounge (Grades 6-12)
Game On! We'll have the Nintendo Switch set up, and laptops and board games available too. (for students in Grades 6-12). Sign ups are appreciated, but drop ins are welcome too. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/game-lounge-grades-6-12-23/
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Friday May 24 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Horror Book Club
PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, you must request a link by emailing [email protected]. Do you dare to join us for some scary reads? Sign-up for The GPL Horror Book Club, hosted by librarian, Nic......More
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Saturday May 25 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 May 25 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Make & Take: Beaded Wind Chime (Grades 6-12)
Create a delightful beaded wind chime. All supplies and instructions are provided. Grades 6-12 https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/make-take-beaded-wind-chime-grades-6-12/
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Tuesday May 28 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 May 28 10:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Creative Kids Drop-In Craft
Creative Kids Drop-In Craft Time. Every week, all week! From 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......More
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Tuesday May 28 10:15am - 1:15pm EDT
Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill Pottle (Spring)
Local artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This is a great class for those coming back to being creative or for people who want to learn a new skills. In this cl......More
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Tuesday May 28 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
IN PERSON: Foreign Film Favorites Group
PLEASE NOTE: To better estimate attendance for these events, we ask that you register for each meeting of this group. May 28 Whale Rider, New Zealand, 7.5, 1 hour 41 minutes On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates bac......More
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Tuesday May 28 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
HYBRID: Page Turners Book Group
PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. The group is currently meeting in a hybrid style. Patrons may choose to attend in person or via zoom. Please note how you plan to attend the meeting when you register. If this plan changes, please email ad......More
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Tuesday May 28 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Hidden Gems: A Photographic Journey Off Road in New England
Take a trip with New England photographer Bruce Magnuson and explore sites in the region that are off the beaten path. The Rutland Prison Camp and Dana Common are linked to the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir in Central Massachusetts, which now supplies much of the......More
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Wednesday May 29 1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill Pottle (SPRING)
Local artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This course is for beginning and returning painters who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and new approaches......More
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Wednesday May 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
IN PERSON: Lifelong Learning: Stories Only You Can Tell - Memoir Writing with Zoann Guernsey
A six-session series running from April 24 through May 29. The perennial favorite returns! Our life experiences are rich with stories and here is your opportunity to record them. Work directly with gifted educator Zoann Guernsey to hone your tale and convey your own ......More
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Wednesday May 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Young Adult Advisory Council (Grades 6-12)
If you are in Grades 6-12 and you love the library and library programs, we need your help to advise and assist the Young Adult Librarian. Earn volunteer hours for the meetings you attend. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-adult-advisory-council-gr......More
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Wednesday May 29 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: New Yorker Cartoonist & Bestseller Bob Eckstein Shares His Favorite Museums and Cartoons
Museum Enthusiasts, this one is for you! Join author Bob Eckstein as he celebrates the book birthday of his most recent release, "Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums: Stories and Memorable Moments from People Who Love Museums". This book is filled with lush an......More
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Thursday May 30 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Please note date change from 5/23: Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss Jacquie
Join Miss Jacquie (aka "Strega Mama") for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited. https://gpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-for-3-4-5-year-olds-featuring-miss-jacquie-aka-strega-mama-......More
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Thursday May 30 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 May 30 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
IN PERSON: Uses of Vinegar with F-Word Farm
Learn what vinegar is and the chemistry behind the process. Emily Makrez, owner of F-Word Farm and educator on all things fermenting, farming, and foraging-related, will talk about all the different ways she puts vinegar to use for health and flavor in the kitchen and......More
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Thursday May 30 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
VIRTUAL: Maxfield Parrish: Myth and Whimsy
Working in the first half of the 20th century, the NH artist Maxfield Parrish skyrocketed to success as an illustrator with his distinct saturated hues and neoclassical themes. His prolific career helped to shape the Golden Age of Illustration in the US and his fantas......More
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Friday May 31 3:00pm - 5:45pm EDT
Drop in Afternoon Movie: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (Grades 6-12)
Years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow remains the last hope for his fading lineage. With the 10th annual Hunger Games fast approaching, the young Snow becomes alarmed when he's assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird from Di......More
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Saturday June 1 10:30am - 12:30pm EDT
IN PERSON: Alcohol Ink Workshop with Liz Jegasothy
In this intro class you will learn what alcohol inks are and how they work. You will have plenty of hands-on time to learn basic techniques and will finish the class creating your own pieces of artwork to take home. All supplies provided. No experience needed. Please ......More