Editorial Staff
This week at the library make Cozy Luminaries for adults, Author Hour, Graphic Novel Club, Library Spa Day and much more.
Author Hour (Virtual) |
Friday, January 10 from 7-8 p.m. Author and retired librarian, Victoria Gilbert will discuss her new cozy mystery novel, “Schooled in Murder.”
Monday, January 13 from 7-8 p.m., bestselling author Tracey Lange will discuss her new novel, “What Happened to the McCrays?”
Tuesday, January 14 from 7-8 p.m., author Clay McLeod Chapman will discuss his latest social horror novel, “Wake Up and Open Your Eyes”.
Wednesday, January 15 from 7-8 p.m., two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and National Book Award finalist Adam Haslett will discuss his latest novel, “Mothers and Sons”.
Thursday, January 16 from 7-8 p.m., bestselling author Kate Fagan will discuss her new novel, “The Three Lives of Cate Kay”.
Make Tiny Art Events | January 2025
Art kits are all gone but you can still create a 3”x3” work for the tiny art show.
Drop off your tiny creations by Friday, January 10.
MBTS Tiny Art Show Reception Saturday, January 25 from 1:30-3 p.m.
Cozy Luminaries | Saturday, January 11 from 2-3:30 p.m. for adults. Create hygge at home with these winter candle holders. Please register.
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Virtual) | Monday, January 13 and 27 from 7-9 p.m. Whatever your level of experience come join us for a one-shot adventure. Hamilton Wenham’s Reference and Technology Librarian, Lindley and Adult Services Librarian, Maddy will be your Game Masters for these two-hour sessions.
Caring for Native American Collections (Virtual) | Tuesday, January 14 from 3-4 p.m. Join us for a virtual conversation about a museum’s role and responsibilities in stewarding Native American cultural material.
Cookbook Club: Stanley Tucci | Thursday, January 16 from 6-7 p.m. January’s pick is any cookbook or biography by Stanley Tucci. Please register so we know how much cutlery to have on hand.
Knit Together | Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m. New to knitting? Start a simple project with needles and yarn provided by the library. Hoping to make some gifts for the holidays? Begin a new project or finish one you’ve already started. Enjoy tea, cookies and company.
Tai Chi: The Longevity Tree Tai Chi Location Changes | Every Wednesday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Manchester local Susan Halpern will continue her weekly Tai Chi class for ages 18 and older. The class will be moving locations as the weather changes and only those who have completed the Safety Release Registration Form on the library’s website, will get weekly location emails. Longevity Tree is part of the internal arts known in China as Qi gong. Qi gong means to cultivate energy with discipline. The Longevity Tree is a form that addresses the balance of mind, body and spirit, by combining movement, deep breathing, and alertness.
Digital Advice Appointments on Monday and Drop-In on Friday | Register for a dedicated session Mondays at 12 or 12:30 p.m. or drop in on most Fridays between 3-4 p.m. We have guidance for easy to moderate tech issues. Please bring your device, charger and any passwords associated with your device or project. This is a program to offer one on one instruction on how to better utilize your technology, we cannot do a tech project for you and certain issues will be outside of our digital expertise.
Mindfulness Meditation at the First Parish Church Meeting Room | Every Tuesday from 11 a.m.-12 noon. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. There will be guided meditation, some silence, and discussion. Please register if this is your first time coming to this program. We need either an email or a phone number in case we need to cancel or change venues.
Mindfulness Meditation at the First Parish Church | Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. Evening meditation happens weekly at 5 p.m. except for the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Shut Up and Write (Virtual) | Every Thursday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Join a community of writers and artists on Zoom who just want to write. Come any time. No need to share, no need to critique or be critiqued.
For Teens:
Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
High school students who join the group will be involved in adding items to the library’s collection, promoting special events, planning the annual Haunted Library and more. You will get community service hours for school and pizza. Contact Tom Russo, the YA librarian.
TAB | Tuesday, January 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Earn community service hours while having fun planning events for your friends and the community.
MPL Children’s Events:
Graphic Novel Club | Wednesday, January 22 from 4-4:45 p.m. Snack and activity will be provided. This month’s pick is “Summer Vamp” by Violet Chan Karim. For grades 4-7.
Library Spa Day | Wednesday, January 15 from 12-1:30 p.m. It’s early release day so head over to the library for some self-care. The library’s Teen Advisory Board hosts this 90-minute session of fun and fabulosity geared toward grade schoolers and tweens. Pull up a beanbag chair and join us for a special movies screening immediately after.
Little Learners Playgroup | Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. Join this weekly playgroup presented by Early Childhood Partners CFCE. Please register.
Fall and Winter Storytime | Wednesday’s from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages 0-3
