Organizing Thru Transitions

Join us as we learn new ways to tackle clutter with this fun and interactive workshop!

Jenna Elliott is the founder of The Naked Flower, Professional Organizers. She has been an organizer and re-designer for 22 years and works with a variety of clients, both in the office and in the home.

September 17 at 6pm

Register for Organizing Thru Transitions

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Coffee House: Ben Cosgrove

Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment.

He has performed in every U.S. state except for Delaware, collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists, contributed music to several radio and film projects including the Ken Burns documentary The American Buffalo.

September 13 at 1pm

Register for Ben Cosgrove Concert

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The Family Caregiver Support
Program with AgeSpan

Come learn about The Family Caregiver Support Program.

A program that provides information and referrals to solutions and services to support the caregiver’s efforts.

September 29 at 6:30pm

Register for The Family Caregiver Support Program

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Qigong & Tai Chi

Join us for a three class session with Sholeh from Body and Brain.

Each session combines elements from a variety of Eastern practices to enhance your physical, mental and spiritual health.

Session 1: Oct 8, 15 & 22 at 6:30pm

Register for Qigong & Tai Chi Session 1

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Preparing with Purpose

Planning ahead is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can offer your loved ones.

In this workshop, Sarah Gladstone, End-of-Life Planner, will guide us through the basic steps of documenting your wishes and understanding your options. Whether you're planning for yourself or supporting a family member, this workshop provides a compassionate space to get started.

October 6 at 6:30pm

Register for Preparing with Purpose

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Author Event:
Randi Minetor

Join us as Randi Minetor presents her book the "Death on Mount Washington: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness on the Northeast's Highest Peak".

September 28 at 6:30pm via Zoom

Register for Randi Minetor Author Event

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What’s New

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Did you know that patrons have access to a weekly newsletter that lists the new books that were added to our collection? Get our Weekly New Book List in your email every Wednesday! Sign up for Wowbrary here.

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Our Summer Programs for Teens may be over!! But, the Summer Program page is still up. You can find the MPS Summer Reading lists on the page! And, if you’re looking for our school year Teen programs, check out our Teen Groups and Clubs page!!

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This year’s Children’s Summer Programs were a blast, and school’s around the corner. You can still Check out our Children’s Summer Program page for the Summer Reading Lists for MPS. And you can always visit our Youth Services Calendar to see what’s going on during the school year!

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The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is back! Starting September 25 at 5pm with a Preview Night ($20 for non-Friends to get in), and open to 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 the exact hours and more info about the Book Sale here

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This Month check out some of our NEWEST Reading Lists for All Ages. From Parenting Resources to High Contrast books for Preschool readers! Check them out!