This week at the library there is perfume making, Community Game Night, celebrating the best in detective fiction, winter hibernation and lots more.
Library Closing |The library will close early, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27. The library will be closed all day Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. The library will reopen Saturday, November 30.
Perfume Making and Mocktails Party |Saturday, November 16 from 2-4 p.m. Discover the art of perfumery while creating your own unique perfume that is perfectly blended to reflect your individual personality, style and preferences. Mocktails will be served to cleanse the palate and add to the ambiance.
Community Game Night |Tuesday, November 19 from 4-6 p.m. Come on by with your game face on. All ages welcome. Snacks provided. Play one of our games on loan through the library of things or bring your own game to share.
The Night of Shamus-Celebrating The Best Detective Fiction (Virtual) |Tuesday, November 19 from 7-8 p.m. The Shamus Award is awarded by the Private Eye Writers of America for the best detective fiction novels and short stories of the year. The Prize is given annually to recognize outstanding achievement in private eye fiction. Enjoy a panel of Shamus Award winners and nominees discussing their works and their detective fiction genre.
Haunted Experiences: Ed Terebus, Co-Founder of Erebus Haunted Attraction (Virtual) |Wednesday, November 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Descend into Erebus, Michigan’s Halloween Tradition with Co-Founder Ed Terebus and our host: Jeff DePaoli an avid podcaster who shares his love of Halloween with special guests on “That Halloween Podcast.”
November is Novel Writing Month |As the weather cools many return their attention to finishing or starting their novel, screenplay or chapbook of poems. Come to the library this November and enjoy a dedicated writing zone, with a jar of prompts to keep you inspired and snacks to fuel your word count goals.
Mystery Book Group: “Night Moves” |Friday, November 22 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This November we are reading “Night Moves” by Jonathan Kellerman.
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults (Virtual) |Monday, November 25 from 7-9 p.m. Have you ever wanted to try playing Dungeons and Dragons and don’t know where to start? Whatever your level of experience come join us for a virtual one-shot adventure.
Living with Wild Turkeys in Massachusetts with Mass Wildlife (Virtual) |Tuesday, November 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wild turkeys, the official game bird of Massachusetts, thrive in a variety of habitats across the Commonwealth, including in urban and suburban areas. Learn about wild turkey biology and behavior, as well as how residents can coexist with these beautiful birds.
Native Nations & The Beginning of the US From 1100-1860 (Virtual) |Wednesday, November 27 from 7-8 p.m. Native history predates 1492. Native peoples have been on the North American continent for centuries before colonization began. Learn about U.S. History but from the perspective of Native Americans. This lecture begins in the 1100s and ends just before the Civil War in 1860. Led by Heather Bruegl, a public historian, activist, and decolonial education consultant who works with institutions and organizations for Indigenous sovereignty and collective liberation.
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.
Shut Up and Write (Virtual) |Every Thursday from 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 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.
MPL Children’s Events:
Winter Hibernation |Saturday, November 23 from 11 a.m.-12 noon. How do your favorite animals spend the winter? Join us as we learn how animals survive the coldest months of New England. We will learn about hibernation, migration, and the amazing adaptations animals have for surviving our harshest temperatures. Bring a stuffed animal and create a cozy little hibernation den to take home. Register online.
STEM Club |Thursday, November 21 from 4-5 p.m. This group meets every third Thursday from 4-5 p.m. and is for grades 4-6.
Lego Time |Every Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Drop-in, unstructured Lego building fun, for ages six and up.
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, this program runs through September.
