Cozy Corner

Cozy Corner- This program is a story hour. 2-3 stories, song/group activities followed with 2 table activities.  Meets in the community room for infants-A ge 5 and their caregivers.  Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of...More

Cozy Corner- This program is a story hour. 2-3 stories, song/group activities followed with 2 table activities.  Meets in the community room for infants-A ge 5 and their caregivers.  Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care . Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Kombucha

Kombucha Workshop.Thursday, September 19th 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Adults & Teens (Grades 9+) are invited to this free program.  Learn about the basics, brewing, samples, and more of kombucha.  Signup required.  Space is limited. Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 :...More

Kombucha Workshop.Thursday, September 19th 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Adults & Teens (Grades 9+) are invited to this free program.  Learn about the basics, brewing, samples, and more of kombucha.  Signup required.  Space is limited. Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Teen Mania

Haunted History Walk! Teen Mania will act out a brief history of some of the people who are buried in the Congregational Church Cemetery.  Meets Monday from 3:30-4:30. Rehearsals will consist of researching, script writing, acting, and costuming.Contact: Amy Paul :...More

Haunted History Walk! Teen Mania will act out a brief history of some of the people who are buried in the Congregational Church Cemetery.  Meets Monday from 3:30-4:30. Rehearsals will consist of researching, script writing, acting, and costuming.Contact: Amy Paul : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Women of '76

Richard Sugden Library & Senior Living at Prouty present:.Meet some of the women, both patriot and loyalist, who changed the course of the American Revolution.  Adults (Grades 8+) Monday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm to be held @ the Richard Sugden Library, Spencer. ...More

Richard Sugden Library & Senior Living at Prouty present:.Meet some of the women, both patriot and loyalist, who changed the course of the American Revolution.  Adults (Grades 8+) Monday, September 23rd at 6:00 pm to be held @ the Richard Sugden Library, Spencer.  Performed by Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions. Sign up for a reminder by visiting, or calling the library at (508) 885-7513, or here..Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Spencer Walks

Spencer Walks Tuesdays.Walks leave promptly at 8:30 am and are held rain or shine.Meet @  TBA Sponsor: Richard Sugden Library, Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Pause: Meditation

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week. ...More

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week.  Facilitated by Wendy O’Leary.Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Library Main Floor

Icky Sticky

Icky Sticky- This is a sensory and literacy based program. A variety of sensory bins for families to explore a story as well as two table activities, song, and your sensory bins.  Meets in the community room for infants-Age 5 and their caregivers. Sponsored by...More

Icky Sticky- This is a sensory and literacy based program. A variety of sensory bins for families to explore a story as well as two table activities, song, and your sensory bins.  Meets in the community room for infants-Age 5 and their caregivers. Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care .Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Paws and Pages

Paws and Pages meets on Thursday, September 26th from 4:00-5:00 in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room.  Come relax and read to a therapy dog!  Research has shown that reading aloud to a therapy dog helps improve reading skills and confidence.  Barbara Laborde...More

Paws and Pages meets on Thursday, September 26th from 4:00-5:00 in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room.  Come relax and read to a therapy dog!  Research has shown that reading aloud to a therapy dog helps improve reading skills and confidence.  Barbara Laborde brings Gallifrey from American Poodles at Work to listen to your stories!  Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Secrets of Quabbin

Secrets of the Quabbin Watershed.Thursday, September 26th 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Adults and Teens are invited to this free program.  Listen to stories & view photographs of animals at the Quabbin.  Dale Monette shares his beautiful hotographs from eagles & loons to...More

Secrets of the Quabbin Watershed.Thursday, September 26th 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Adults and Teens are invited to this free program.  Listen to stories & view photographs of animals at the Quabbin.  Dale Monette shares his beautiful hotographs from eagles & loons to otters, bears & more, along with scenic views of the 18-mile-long Quabbin Reservoir.  After the presentation, Dale Monette’s book, Secrets of the Quabbin Watershed, will be available for purchase ($25.00) and author signing.  The book contains 130 of his best photographs.  Sponsor: Friends of the Library.Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

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Parent/Child Playgroup

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their...More

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their caregivers.Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care . Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Toddler Story Hour

Are you looking for something fun to do with your toddler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Toddler Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:45...More

Are you looking for something fun to do with your toddler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Toddler Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:45 for all toddlers and their caregivers aged 18-35 months by September 1, 2019.  Come and have some fun! You can register ahead of time or on the day you come.Contact: Katie Kristoff : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Preschool Story Hour

Are you looking for something fun to do with your Preschooler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Preschool Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from...More

Are you looking for something fun to do with your Preschooler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Preschool Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 11:00-12:00 for all preschoolers aged 3 years (by September 1st) and up.  Caregivers are encouraged to particpate in the program with their child. (Younger siblings are welcome to lap sit with their caregivers if they can or they are welcome to join you in the adjoining children's room if they cannot.  Crafts will be reserved for Pre-schoolers). Come and have some fun! You can register ahead of time or on the day you come.Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Imagination Station

Imagination Station meets from 4:00-4:45 for Grades K-5: Edible Craft/Apple Challenge!  Do apples float or sink?  Do they turn brown?  What happens if we add an acid to them?  Can you guess the apple variety by their taste?Contact: Amy Paul : 508-885-7513 :...More

Imagination Station meets from 4:00-4:45 for Grades K-5: Edible Craft/Apple Challenge!  Do apples float or sink?  Do they turn brown?  What happens if we add an acid to them?  Can you guess the apple variety by their taste?Contact: Amy Paul : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Pause: Meditation

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week. ...More

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week.  Facilitated by Wendy O’Leary.Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Library Main Floor

Computer Class

FREE Adult Computer Classes .On the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month. Adults are invited to FREE beginner/intermediate computer classes! We offer free classes to answer your questions on computer and technology related devices. Bring your lap top, camera, phone… or use...More

FREE Adult Computer Classes .On the FIRST WEDNESDAY of each month. Adults are invited to FREE beginner/intermediate computer classes! We offer free classes to answer your questions on computer and technology related devices. Bring your lap top, camera, phone… or use one of the library’s lap tops. If you’re not sure what you want to learn, come on down and we’ll show you some fun stuff – ways to keep in touch with your children, friends, grandchildren and more!Classes are held on the Library's Main Floor in the Teen Spot.Contact: Denise : 5088857513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Computer]

Teen Area

Music and Movement

Get up and move with Deb Hudgins’ music and movement program “Fabulous Fall.”  This program is open to all toddler and pre-K children and their families.  Meets in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room from 10:00-10:45. This program is sponsored by Community...More

Get up and move with Deb Hudgins’ music and movement program “Fabulous Fall.”  This program is open to all toddler and pre-K children and their families.  Meets in the Richard Sugden Library Community Room from 10:00-10:45. This program is sponsored by Community Connections and the Friends of the Richard Sugden Library.Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Parent/Child Playgroup

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their...More

Parent/Child Playgroup .  Open play with a craft , sensory and fine motor activities. Snack time followed by circle time with a story ,calendar, weather & song/music & movement.  Meets in the community room from 10:00-11:30 for infants-Age 5 and their caregivers.Sponsored by Community Connections. A grant program funded by the Department of Early Education and Care . Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Teen Mania

Haunted History Walk! Teen Mania will act out a brief history of some of the people who are buried in the Congregational Church Cemetery.  Meets Monday from 3:30-4:30. Rehearsals will consist of researching, script writing, acting, and costuming.Contact: Amy Paul :...More

Haunted History Walk! Teen Mania will act out a brief history of some of the people who are buried in the Congregational Church Cemetery.  Meets Monday from 3:30-4:30. Rehearsals will consist of researching, script writing, acting, and costuming.Contact: Amy Paul : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Afterschool]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Spencer Writers Group

Spencer Writers Group.All genres of writers Adults (Grades 9+) are invited the FIRST Monday of each month (unless there is a holiday the second Monday) from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Come prepared to write! Light refreshments will be served. Register today! Questions? ...More

Spencer Writers Group.All genres of writers Adults (Grades 9+) are invited the FIRST Monday of each month (unless there is a holiday the second Monday) from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Come prepared to write! Light refreshments will be served. Register today! Questions?  Contact Sharon Legasey at shamrocks_1@hotmail.com.Contact: Denise : 5088857513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Meeting Room

Toddler Story Hour

Are you looking for something fun to do with your toddler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Toddler Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:45...More

Are you looking for something fun to do with your toddler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Toddler Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:45 for all toddlers and their caregivers aged 18-35 months by September 1, 2019.  Come and have some fun! You can register ahead of time or on the day you come.Contact: Katie Kristoff : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Preschool Story Hour

Are you looking for something fun to do with your Preschooler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Preschool Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from...More

Are you looking for something fun to do with your Preschooler on Tuesday mornings?  Come to story time at the library.  Every story time has stories, songs, and movement and ends with either a craft or activity. Preschool Story Hour meets Tuesday mornings from 11:00-12:00 for all preschoolers aged 3 years (by September 1st) and up.  Caregivers are encouraged to particpate in the program with their child. (Younger siblings are welcome to lap sit with their caregivers if they can or they are welcome to join you in the adjoining children's room if they cannot.  Crafts will be reserved for Pre-schoolers). Come and have some fun! You can register ahead of time or on the day you come.Contact: Katie Smith : 508-885-7513 : rslibraryma@gmail.com [Story Hour]

Richard Sugden Library Meeting Room

Pause: Meditation

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week. ...More

Pause: Mindfulness Meditation.Drop-in Wednesdays, from 8:30 am—9:30 am.  Learn about and practice mindfulness, and discuss using these tools to enhance our relationship with ourselves and others.  Drop-in when you’re available.  You do not need to come every week.  Facilitated by Wendy O’Leary.Contact: Denise : 508-885-7513 : dfarmosa@cwmars.org [Adults]

Library Main Floor