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ADULT PROGRAMS

All Programs Are FREE to the public and REQUIRE registration.

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 October - May

Monthly Book Discussion Group

The Group meets on the last Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Call or visit the library for more information. Titles for the upcoming season are yet to be determined.

 

ADULT PROGRAMS - Fall 2008 - Spring 2009

 

Thursday, October 9, 2008, 6:30 p.m.

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

Old Sturbridge Village horticulturalist, Christie Higginbottom, will lead a book discussion on Barbara Kingsolver’s chronicle of a family’s efforts to live off the land. Ideas to take advantage of local food sources will also be shared.

 

Thursday, November 20, 2008, 5 p.m.

Christmas Swag Decorating with Tina Bemis of Bemis Nurseries in Spencer. Registration is required.

 

 Thursday, January 26, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

Teddy Roosevelt

Actor Ted Zalewski portrays the nation’s 26th president.

 

        Thursday, February 5, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

Blizzard of ‘78

Award-winning author and Massachusetts resident, Michael Tougias, narrates a slide presentation based on his book.

 

        Thursday, March 19, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

Songs in Gaelic

Pamela Wyn Shannon entertains her audience in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

 

Thursday, April 9, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

        How To Get Rejected and Then Get Published

        Massachusetts authors, Judith Jaeger, “The Secret         Thief” and Michele Barker, “A Difficult Boy”,             share their publishing experiences and offer tips to          any “would-be” authors.

 

Thursday, May 7, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

1908 Tea

Amesbury actress, Rita Parisi, transports us back in time in the role of Mrs. Gordon, a woman traveling to Boston in May of 1908.


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