Virtual ESOL Conversation Group

.Join a Virtual English Conversation Group for ages 18 and older.Practice EnglishLearn New VocabularyMeet New PeopleLearn about the U.S.A...CONTACT US TO REGISTER at stliteracy@ocln.orgContact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

Virtual Yoga with Karen: Gentle/Chair Yoga

Join Karen for Wednesday morning yoga sessions that are gentle and can be done in a chair.Registration is required.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to their first session that is good for all yoga classes.Sponsored by S.O.L.A. (Support Our Library...More

Join Karen for Wednesday morning yoga sessions that are gentle and can be done in a chair.Registration is required.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to their first session that is good for all yoga classes.Sponsored by S.O.L.A. (Support Our Library Association).Contact: Karen MacDonald : 617-640-3403 : karenhall92@comcast.net []

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Katherine Hepburn Film Retrospective, with Frank Mandosa

Stoughton's own film historian Frank Mandosa showcases the career of film legend Katherine Hepburn.  Known for her headstrong independence and spirited personality, Hepburn's career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned more than 60 years.  Frank will highlight...More

Stoughton's own film historian Frank Mandosa showcases the career of film legend Katherine Hepburn.  Known for her headstrong independence and spirited personality, Hepburn's career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned more than 60 years.  Frank will highlight classics such as Philadelphia Story, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, Woman of the Year, and The African Queen as well as her relationship with actor Spencer Tracy.Registration is required.  Registrants will receive the Zoom link 1 day prior to the program.Contact: Joshua Olshin : 7813442711 : jolshin@ocln.org [LIB]

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Virtual Pajama Storytime

Join Ms. Amy & Ms. Stacey for bedtime stories and songs! Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend.  Stories are geared towards ages 2-6, but all ages welcome.  This is a live Zoom event and registration is required. The link will be emailed one hour prior to the...More

Join Ms. Amy & Ms. Stacey for bedtime stories and songs! Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend.  Stories are geared towards ages 2-6, but all ages welcome.  This is a live Zoom event and registration is required. The link will be emailed one hour prior to the event. .Contact: Amy Dean or Stacey Beshers : 781-344-2711 : adean@ocln.org [Children's Program]

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Virtual ESOL Conversation Group

.Join a Virtual English Conversation Group for ages 18 and older.Practice EnglishLearn New VocabularyMeet New PeopleLearn about the U.S.A...CONTACT US TO REGISTER at stliteracy@ocln.orgContact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

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Virtual LVM Office Hour

Virtual LVM OFFICE HOURSLiteracy tutors and students visit us during our Virtual Office hourWatch for the zoom link in your emails. Contact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

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Virtual LVM ESOL New Tutor Training Class

Virtual Training for New Volunteers to tutor LVM ESOL Students By Invitation OnlyContact: Smadar Gekow : 3393642215 : stliteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

Virtual Program

Virtual ESOL Conversation Group

.Join a Virtual English Conversation Group for ages 18 and older.Practice EnglishLearn New VocabularyMeet New PeopleLearn about the U.S.A...CONTACT US TO JOIN at stliteracy@ocln.orgContact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

Virtual All Ages Yoga with Karen

Join Karen for a yoga class on Zoom that is appropriate for all ages, experience and skill levels.  Registration is required.  These classes run weekly at this day and time throughout February and March.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to their first...More

Join Karen for a yoga class on Zoom that is appropriate for all ages, experience and skill levels.  Registration is required.  These classes run weekly at this day and time throughout February and March.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to their first session that is good for all yoga classes. Sponsored by S.O.L.A. (Support Our Library Association).Another class, Gentle/Chair Yoga with Karen will run on Wednesdays from 11am-12noon throughout February and March.  Registration is required.Contact: Karen MacDonald : 617-640-3403 : karenhall92@comcast.net []

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Virtual STEM Event-Weather Wonders for Pre-k to Grade 4

Learn about the wonders of the weather with the Easton Children's Museum!Attention all meteorologists! What will the weather be today?  Will there be a rainstorm, hurricane, tornado or blizzard?  Explore weather and the tools used by meteorologists to collect,...More

Learn about the wonders of the weather with the Easton Children's Museum!Attention all meteorologists! What will the weather be today?  Will there be a rainstorm, hurricane, tornado or blizzard?  Explore weather and the tools used by meteorologists to collect, measure and compare data behind weather predictions.  Activity kits that go along with this event will be provided by the library via curbside pickup and will need to be picked up prior to the event.  Two 2 liter bottles from home will be required for the activity. This is a virtual program and registration is required.  The link will be sent out one hour prior to the event.  For children in Pre-k to grade 4. .Contact: Amy Dean or Stacey Beshers : 781-344-2711 : adean@ocln.org [Children's Program]

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Virtual Card Making with Christine

.Virtual Card Making with ChristineSaturday, March 6th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.Join Christine for this virtual version of her card making program for adults.  Participants will create unique handmade St. Patrick's Day themed cards together on Zoom.  The library will...More

.Virtual Card Making with ChristineSaturday, March 6th 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.Join Christine for this virtual version of her card making program for adults.  Participants will create unique handmade St. Patrick's Day themed cards together on Zoom.  The library will provide the supplies for residents via its Front Porch Pickup.This is a live Zoom event and registration is required.  The Zoom link will be sent to the email provided one day prior to the program.Contact: Christine Iacobucci : 781-344-2711 : ciacobucci@ocln.org []

Citizenship Classes

.Free citizenship classes on zoomIf you are eligible to apply for citizenship we can help you with your civics test and interview preperation.For more information and registration email: stliteracy@ocln.org Contact: Smadar Gekow : 339-364-2215 : stliteracy@ocln.org...More

.Free citizenship classes on zoomIf you are eligible to apply for citizenship we can help you with your civics test and interview preperation.For more information and registration email: stliteracy@ocln.org Contact: Smadar Gekow : 339-364-2215 : stliteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

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Virtual ESOL Conversation Group

.Join a Virtual English Conversation Group for ages 18 and older.Practice EnglishLearn New VocabularyMeet New PeopleLearn about the U.S.A...CONTACT US TO REGISTER at stliteracy@ocln.orgContact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

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Virtual LVM Book Club

 Virtual book club for LVM studentsBy invitation onlyContact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stliteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

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Virtual LVM ESOL New Tutor Training Class

Virtual Training for New Volunteers to tutor LVM ESOL Students By Invitation OnlyContact: Smadar Gekow : 3393642215 : stliteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

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March Mindfulness: a Virtual Series for Grades 2-5 and their Families - sponsored by SOLA

Please join Jeannine Schroder of Moment 2 Moment and the SPL Children's Department for this 3 week course for children in Grades 2-5 and their families.  Each 30 minute class will teach a mindful concept and feature a short practice.Class One covers "What is...More

Please join Jeannine Schroder of Moment 2 Moment and the SPL Children's Department for this 3 week course for children in Grades 2-5 and their families.  Each 30 minute class will teach a mindful concept and feature a short practice.Class One covers "What is Mindfulness?" and begins the discussion of  mindfulness as a practice and a skill. We'll explore the nature of our busy, adventurous minds and practice a body scan relaxation exercise.Class Two covers "Paying Attention" with discussion around what attention is and how we learn to build the skill of paying attention. We'll practice a focused awareness exercise that includes sounds. Class Three covers "Gratitude" and expands our mindful practice to include what makes us happy and what we are grateful for. The activity for this final class introduces a kindness meditation practice. This is a virtual event.  An email with the Zoom link will be sent out one hour prior to the event.Please sign up once for all 3 sessions. This program is generously sponsored by SOLA. . .Contact: Amy Dean or Stacey Beshers : 781-344=2711 : adean@ocln.org [Children's Program]

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Mindful Monday - 30 Minute Meditation

Join us for a Mindful Monday where we introduce a program to become more mindful and destress. This session is lead by Certified Meditation Instructor Amy Rutledge. Open to teens in (Grades 6-12) & adultsContact: Lauren Berghman : 7813442711 : lberghman@ocln.org...More

Join us for a Mindful Monday where we introduce a program to become more mindful and destress. This session is lead by Certified Meditation Instructor Amy Rutledge. Open to teens in (Grades 6-12) & adultsContact: Lauren Berghman : 7813442711 : lberghman@ocln.org [Teen Programs]

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Virtual Family Storytime with Ms Amy and Ms Stacey

.Join Ms. Amy and Ms. Stacey for a fun filled family storytime over Zoom!Participants will listen to stories, sing, & dance! Stories are geared towards ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome! Weekly sign-up required.  Register online and an email with the Zoom Link will...More

.Join Ms. Amy and Ms. Stacey for a fun filled family storytime over Zoom!Participants will listen to stories, sing, & dance! Stories are geared towards ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome! Weekly sign-up required.  Register online and an email with the Zoom Link will be sent one hour prior to the event.Contact: Stacey Beshers or Amy Dean : 781-344-2711 : adean@ocln.org [Children's Program]

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Sacco-Vanzetti:The Impact on Art & Literature by MA Supreme Court Justice, Judge Peter Agnes (ret.)

The Digital Commonwealth Membership and Outreach & Education Committees invite you to register for these upcoming events in their "Expanding Your Digital Horizons" Online SeriesMarch 9, 2021, 1-2pm, "Part II - Sacco-Vanzetti: The Impact on Art and Literature"       ...More

The Digital Commonwealth Membership and Outreach & Education Committees invite you to register for these upcoming events in their "Expanding Your Digital Horizons" Online SeriesMarch 9, 2021, 1-2pm, "Part II - Sacco-Vanzetti: The Impact on Art and Literature"                              Presented by: Massachusetts Supreme Court Justice, Judge Peter Agnes (ret.)                  February 17 2021, 1-2pm, "Part I - Sacco-Vanzetti: The Case That Will Not Die"   Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were Italian immigrant anarchists who were controversially convicted of murdering a guard and a paymaster during the April 15, 1920, armed robbery of the Slater and Morrill Shoe Company in Braintree, Massachusetts. Seven years later, they were electrocuted in the electric chair at Charlestown State Prison. Anti-immigrant, and anti-Anarchist bias appeared to have heavily influenced the verdict. A series of appeals followed, funded largely by the private Sacco and Vanzetti Defense Committee. All appeals were denied by trial judge Webster Thayer and also later denied by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. By 1926, the case had drawn worldwide attention. As details of the trial and the men's suspected innocence became known, Sacco and Vanzetti became the center of one of the largest causes célèbres in modern history. In 1927, protests on their behalf were held in many major cities throughout the world.Celebrated writers, artists, and academics pleaded for their pardon or for a new trial. Harvard law professor and future Supreme Court justice Felix Frankfurter argued for their innocence. Responding to a massive influx of telegrams urging their pardon, Massachusetts governor Alvan T. Fuller appointed a three-man commission to investigate the case. After weeks of secret deliberation that included interviews with the judge, lawyers, and several witnesses, the commission upheld the verdict. Sacco and Vanzetti were executed in the electric chair just after midnight on August 23, 1927. Subsequent riots destroyed property in Paris, London, and other cities.In Part I of his two-part presentation, Justice Agnes will explore how the biases of this trial and social status of the accused are relevant today. In Part II, he will discuss the body of art, literature, music and movies that has been inspired by the impassioned reactions to their plight.Peter W. Agnes, Jr. grew up in Somerville, Massachusetts. He graduated cum laude from Boston University in 1972 and from Suffolk University Law School, cum laude, in 1975. He became a law clerk to New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Edward Lampron in 1975. He then served as an Assistant District Attorney, first in Middlesex County where he became Chief of the Appellate Division, and then in Norfolk County, from 1976 through 1982. From 1986 to 1989 he was both the Assistant Secretary for Public Safety and Acting Director of the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council and then served as Chief of Operations for Governor Michael Dukakis until 1991. Judge Agnes is very active as an educator for both the courts and the bar, assisting organizations like the Flaschner Judicial Institute, MCLE, CPCS and various bar associations. He has also taught at the Massachusetts School of Law as an adjunct professor for the last 20 years. Judge A gnes was appointed to the Appeals Court by Governor Deval Patrick in 2011. In 2017, he was appointed the chair of the SJC Committee on Archives and Records Conservation. One of that committee's recommendations led to an agreement between the SJC and the Secretary of the Commonwealth which enables the SJC to store the judiciary's most historic permanent paper records in vault space at the state archives. In 2019, Justice Agnes was appointed chair of the SJC Advisory Committee on Archives and Records.The SJC’s Archives hold an extensive collection of documents relating to the Sacco-Vanzetti case. Aware that the Boston Public Library and Digital Commonwealth had already digitized their own extensive holdings on the case, Judge Agnes wanted the SJC’s materials to be digitized and also held by Digital Commonwealth. Digitization of the SJC’s materials was recently completed. Judge Agnes had planned to hold a conference on Sacco-Vanzetti in 2021, but unfortunately the event had to be postponed due to COVID-19. Digital Commonwealth is honored that he has agreed to make these two presentations.  There is no charge for these events, but registration is required. Attendance is limited so register early!For Part II, register at: https://digitalcommonwealth.wildapricot.org/event-4134228/Registration For Part I, register at: https://digitalcommonwealth.wildapricot.org/event-4134195/Registration Contact: Glynda Benham : 617-431-3933 : digitalcommonwealth@gmail.com []

Virtual Program

Virtual LVM Office Hour

Virtual LVM OFFICE HOURSLiteracy tutors and students visit us during our Virtual Office hourWatch for the zoom link in your emails. Contact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

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Virtual LVM Beginners Class

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Virtual ESOL Conversation Group

.Join a Virtual English Conversation Group for ages 18 and older.Practice EnglishLearn New VocabularyMeet New PeopleLearn about the U.S.A...CONTACT US TO REGISTER at stliteracy@ocln.orgContact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

Virtual Yoga: Gentle/Chair Yoga with Karen

Join Karen for Wednesday morning yoga sessions that are gentle and can be done in a chair.Registration is required.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to their first session that is good for all yoga classes.Sponsored by S.O.L.A. (Support Our Library...More

Join Karen for Wednesday morning yoga sessions that are gentle and can be done in a chair.Registration is required.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to their first session that is good for all yoga classes.Sponsored by S.O.L.A. (Support Our Library Association).Contact: Karen MacDonald : 617-640-3403 : karenhall92@comcast.net []

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Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Teen Advisory BoardThe TAB is an organization within the library with teens as members. Come and volunteer to be a part of this great group of TAB members and receive community hours for your contribution. With the help of the Young Adult Librarian, you will be the...More

Teen Advisory BoardThe TAB is an organization within the library with teens as members. Come and volunteer to be a part of this great group of TAB members and receive community hours for your contribution. With the help of the Young Adult Librarian, you will be the leaders and pioneers in:    Planning activities/programs for your fellow teens.   Helping the Young Adult Librarian with developing the Young Adult Collection.   Advertising/Promoting your programs through posters, flyers and cable television.   Assisting with fundraisers for different non-profits.Register for the link to the meeting!Contact: Lauren Berghman : 7813442711 : lberghman@ocln.org [Teen Programs]

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Virtual Book Discussion

.Virtual Book DiscussionWednesday, March 10th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Everyone is welcome to join this virtual book discussion.  This month's selection is Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman.  The book is available at the library, through the Old Colony Library...More

.Virtual Book DiscussionWednesday, March 10th 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Everyone is welcome to join this virtual book discussion.  This month's selection is Something In The Water by Catherine Steadman.  The book is available at the library, through the Old Colony Library Network as well as electronically on the libray's free Libby App.  It is also on the library's circulating Kindles that are available for check out.This is a live Zoom event and registration is required.  The Zoom link will be sent to the email address provided one day prior to the program.Contact: Christine Iacobucci : 781-344-2711 : ciacobucci@ocln.org []

Virtual LVM Office Hour

Virtual LVM OFFICE HOURSLiteracy tutors and students visit us during our Virtual Office hourWatch for the zoom link in your emails. Contact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

Virtual Program

Virtual LVM ESOL New Tutor Training Class

Virtual Training for New Volunteers to tutor LVM ESOL Students By Invitation OnlyContact: Smadar Gekow : 3393642215 : stliteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

Virtual Program

Virtual ESOL Conversation Group

.Join a Virtual English Conversation Group for ages 18 and older.Practice EnglishLearn New VocabularyMeet New PeopleLearn about the U.S.A...CONTACT US TO JOIN at stliteracy@ocln.orgContact: Smadar Gekow : 781-344-2711 : stLiteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

Virtual All Ages Yoga with Karen

Join Karen for a yoga class on Zoom that is appropriate for all ages, experience and skill levels.  Registration is required.  These classes run weekly at this day and time throughout February and March.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to their first...More

Join Karen for a yoga class on Zoom that is appropriate for all ages, experience and skill levels.  Registration is required.  These classes run weekly at this day and time throughout February and March.  Registrants will receive a Zoom link prior to their first session that is good for all yoga classes. Sponsored by S.O.L.A. (Support Our Library Association).Another class, Gentle/Chair Yoga with Karen will run on Wednesdays from 11am-12noon throughout February and March.  Registration is required.Contact: Karen MacDonald : 617-640-3403 : karenhall92@comcast.net []

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Citizenship Classes

.Free citizenship classes on zoomIf you are eligible to apply for citizenship we can help you with your civics test and interview preperation.For more information and registration email: stliteracy@ocln.org Contact: Smadar Gekow : 339-364-2215 : stliteracy@ocln.org...More

.Free citizenship classes on zoomIf you are eligible to apply for citizenship we can help you with your civics test and interview preperation.For more information and registration email: stliteracy@ocln.org Contact: Smadar Gekow : 339-364-2215 : stliteracy@ocln.org [LVM]

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