Drop-In Tech Help

Need help with your laptop, phone, tablet, e-reader, or have another technology-related question?

Bring your devices and your questions! We'll do our best to answer them, and if we can't, we'll look for answers and learn alongside you. No registration is required.

September 17 at 6pm

More Info about Drop in Tech Help

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Poesía Sin Fronteras

Este taller inclusivo y bilingüe está diseñado para adultos de todas las edades. La narradora, Liana Henry, y la poetisa, Pilar Quintana, serán las talleristas. Junto a ellas tendrás la oportunidad de explorar cómo contar historias personales usando la poesía. También podrás escuchar ejemplos, en inglés y spanglish, pertenecientes a la poesía hispana moderna en los Estados Unidos.

Sept 23 at 6:30pm

Regístrate para Poesía Sin Fronteras

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Planning for Medicare ~
Countdown to 65

Join Heather Hurd of BCBS for a no-cost seminar that helps you understand your Medicare health insurance options outside of your employer-sponsored coverage, whether or not you're planning to retire.

September 26 @ 6:30 PM

More Info & Register for Planning for Medicare

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Watercolor Wonders: A Journey
of Discovery & Recovery

Are you or someone you know in cancer treatment or remission? Join us on an enriching journey of self-expression & healing through our 8-week bilingual watercolor painting program, specially designed for adults facing the challenges of cancer.

First Session Sept 30 at 6pm

Register for Watercolor Wonders

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Sand Art by Subby

Sebastian Privitera, Methuen native (known to his friends as Subby), creates the most wonderful works of art at our local seashore. If you have been on the coast of New Hampshire or Maine, you may have seen some of his creations, pieces of art that only last for hours. He will be with us to talk about how he began, his process, design choices and passion for the work.

October 9 at 6:30pm

Register for Sand Art by Subby

Rhythms of the Tropics

Join us for this engaging 90 minute interactive workshop full of music and energy where you can learn all about Afro-Caribbean musical traditions and their cultural significance. There will be hands-on experiences with 25 percussion instruments, maps, flags, and more. Ages 8 and up are invited, but this program is great for all young & old!

Oct 12 at 2pm

Register for Rhythms of the Tropics

Sports, Winery & Fall Themed
Romance Book Favorites!

Join us virtually as Lorelei, affectionately referred to as a passionate Romance Ambassador, offers book recommendations on sports romances, books set at wineries, and fun books with Fall themes on the covers (like pumpkins, cinnamon, apple cider, etc).

September 16 at 7pm via Zoom

Register for Romance Book Favorites

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Great Boston Fires
with David Kruh

Join us virtually as Author & Historian David Kruh gives us a look at devastating fires and their impact on Boston. From the Great Fire of 1872 to the Hotel Vendome fire of 1972, and everything in between.

September 30 @ 7pm via Zoom

Register for Great Boston Fires

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Author Event:
Madeline Martin

This one is for book lovers everywhere! We're so pleased to be chatting with author Madeline Martin about her newest release, "The Booklover's Library", as well as several of her other book-related novels such as "The Librarian Spy", etc. We hope you can join us for this fun and fascinating conversation.

October 10 at 7pm via Zoom

Register Madeline Martin Author Event

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What’s New

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We are proud to host Groundwork Lawrence’s Methuen Farmer’s Market again this summer! Come and shop for fresh produce from local farmers, right on the front lawn! This year, thanks to a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, everyone is invited to enjoy Music at the Market as well! Find more info about the Farmer’s Market here.

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There’s always so much going on in the Teen Dept. from Book Babble to Arts & Crafts Club and more!

Don’t forget to Check Out our Teen Page to see all the good stuff that happens every month!

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Best-selling children’s author and illustrator Raúl the Third will visit us to talk about his books, how he works, what he reads, and more! Register for the October 8 @ 6:30pm program here.

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The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is back! Starting September 20 with a Preview Night, and open for all through the weekend (with a Monday Bargain Day, fill a bag for just $10). Come find some great books, great media, and great puzzles all for great prices. Find more info about the Book Sale here.

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Check our our Reading Lists for All Ages. Each month (or so) there will be three lists featured that maybe you haven’t ever seen before, or maybe have been updated since you last looked at them.