June 2023

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Thursday, June 13:30—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Junior (Thursday) LEGO League

The Junior (Thursday) LEGO League - (ages 4 and over) You could create most anything When you put LEGOs together Like a Cosmic LEGO-fyer Or something even better! If you attend this activity you'll get to: a. build rockets b. make robots c. construct a superhero headquarters d.…Learn More

Thursday, June 15:30—6:30 PMCullen RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

English Conversation Group (Jeff Loeb)

English Conversation GroupThis English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. It will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30. The class which begins on February 16 until late May focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives.…Learn More
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Friday, June 212:00—4:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Studying & Snacks for Teens

Solid blue-green background with program title and graphic of a book surrounded by pencils, a lightbThe Roosevelt Room on the 1st Floor will be set up with tables, chairs, white boards, snacks, and more for students to study for the Final Exams. Drop-in to study for upcoming exams and grab a bite to eat! Snacks will include fruit, chips, and granola bars.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 310:30—11:15 AMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Mr. Mark's Stinky Storytime: Skunk Stories

Mr. Mark's Stinky Storytime: Skunk StoriesYou'll see a stinky storytimeIf to come you should electThe books have to do with skunksSo what would you expect!If you come to this, you'll:a. Hear great skunk storiesb. Have a skunk paradec, Get to see a real…Learn More
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Sunday, June 4Library Closed

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Monday, June 57:00—8:15 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Online

Maynard Library Friends Meeting

This is the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Library. All are welcome to join us!You can attend in person or on Zoom. Please contact sthurston@minlib. net to receive the Zoom link.
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Tuesday, June 62:00—3:00 PMOnline

Gender Equality & The Carter Administration with the Carter Presidential Library

Jimmy CarterVirtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Explore the state of Women's Rights issues in the 1970s, the Equal Rights Amendment of 1972, and the Constitutional means the Carter administration embraced to address gender inequality. The discussion will be guided by relevant primary sources of the National Archives and the Carter Library, with opportunities for attendees to weigh in with their perspectives.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 63:30—4:15 PMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime outdoorsWhere you'll hear great books, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd the squirrels like them too!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 67:00—8:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Common MassHealth and Asset Protection Planning Mistakes

Roosevelt RoomPart of the Maynard Council on Aging Elder Law SeriesThe most common mistakes made prior to applying for MassHealth are usually in areas such as bank account management, transferring ownership of assets of value, and estate planning (or lack thereof).…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 79:30—11:30 AMOnline

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group AM

Debbi HopeThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 710:00—11:00 AMCullen RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

English Conversation Group (Jeff Loeb)

English Conversation GroupThis English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. It will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30. The class which begins on February 16 until late May focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 712:00—4:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Studying & Snacks for Teens

Solid blue-green background with program title and graphic of a book surrounded by pencils, a lightbThe Roosevelt Room on the 1st Floor will be set up with tables, chairs, white boards, snacks, and more for students to study for the Final Exams. Drop-in to study for upcoming exams and grab a bite to eat! Snacks will include fruit, chips, and granola bars.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 83:30—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Junior (Thursday) LEGO League

The Junior (Thursday) LEGO League - (ages 4 and over) You could create most anything When you put LEGOs together Like a Cosmic LEGO-fyer Or something even better! If you attend this activity you'll get to: a. build rockets b. make robots c. construct a superhero headquarters d.…Learn More

Thursday, June 85:30—6:30 PMCullen RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

English Conversation Group (Jeff Loeb)

English Conversation GroupThis English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. It will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30. The class which begins on February 16 until late May focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives.…Learn More

Thursday, June 87:00—8:00 PMOnline

Juno's Europa Flyby and Exploration of the Jovian System

JunoEuropaFlybyClick here to register for this virtual event. You will receive the Zoom link by email. On September 29, 2022, Juno passed by Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, at an altitude of only ~350 km over its icy surface. The flyby provided the first close look at the Jovian moon in over 20 years, when NASA’s Galileo spacecraft flew past at a similar distance on January 3, 2000.…Learn More
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Friday, June 94:00—4:10 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

CANCELED - Read to a Dog

Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora! If you sign for for this, you'll: a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway! You can sign up here for the 4:00 time slot.…Learn More

Friday, June 94:10—4:20 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

CANCELED - Read to a Dog

Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora! If you sign for for this, you'll: a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway! You can sign up here for the 4:10 time slot.…Learn More

Friday, June 94:20—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

CANCELED - Read to a Dog

Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora! If you sign for for this, you'll: a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway! You can sign up here for the 4:20 time slot.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 1012:00—1:15 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Spice Club Discussion

This is the optional potluck and discussion of Spice Club. All are welcome! No registration is required. Pick up a spice kit at the Circulation Desk starting the first week of the month. Try one of these recipes or find your own, then bring a dish to share.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 11Library Closed

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Monday, June 127:00—8:00 PMOnline

George Tooker: Modern Life & Magical Realism

George Tooker Window IIVirtual. Registration required-Click here to receive the Zoom link.  Jane Oneail returns to the Maynard Library to present a talk about artist George Tooker in celebration of Pride Month. George Tooker often depicted the tensions of modern life and inhuman bureaucracies.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 133:30—4:15 PMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime outdoorsWhere you'll hear great books, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd the squirrels like them too!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 137:00—8:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Why Part-Time Work Should be a Part of Your Healthy Aging Program

This program shows active seniors how working part-time can be an important part of healthy aging in addition to making an important contribution to their community. Additionally, we address how working part-time affects Social Security benefits as well as the benefits of volunteering.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 14All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Teen & Adult Take & Make Kit: String Art

Green, blue, and orange pennant banner along the top. The words Take & Make Craft in orange. A greenTeens & Adults Take & Make Kit: String ArtHammer nails into a wood disc and wrap them with string to make a unique piece of string art! Template for nail holes and tips for making string art are included. You will need to provide your own hammer.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 1410:00—11:00 AMCullen RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

English Conversation Group (Jeff Loeb)

English Conversation GroupThis English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. It will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30. The class which begins on February 16 until late May focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 146:00—8:00 PMOnline

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group PM

Debbi HopeThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. Each topic is repeated on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, respectively, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 153:30—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Junior (Thursday) LEGO League

The Junior (Thursday) LEGO League - (ages 4 and over) You could create most anything When you put LEGOs together Like a Cosmic LEGO-fyer Or something even better! If you attend this activity you'll get to: a. build rockets b. make robots c. construct a superhero headquarters d.…Learn More

Thursday, June 155:30—6:30 PMCullen RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

English Conversation Group (Jeff Loeb)

English Conversation GroupThis English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. It will meet on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30. The class which begins on February 16 until late May focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives.…Learn More

Thursday, June 156:00—7:00 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Office Hours with State Representative Kate Hogan

Trustees RoomRep. Hogan will meet one on one with constituents for 10-15minutes on a first come first serve basis. Please call our office if you plan to come to office hours at 617-722-2600.
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Friday, June 163:00—3:45 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Microwave Cooking for Teens: Angel Food Cake

Green, blue, and orange pennant banner along the top. The words Take & Make Craft in blue. An orangeJune Recipe: Angel Food Cake Make a single-sized serving of Angel Food Cake, then top it with whipped cream and fruit!For ages 12-18, in the Storytime Room Registration requested to account for supplies. If you have a question about allergies, please contact Casey.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 17All DayOnline

2023 Teen Summer Library Club begins

2023 Teen Summer Library Club imageIt's time for the 2023 Teen Summer Library Club: Find Your Voice! Read and share book reviews Take part in silly polls Attend Fun Events Earn prizes and more! Everything you do earns you points. 10 points = 1 prize! Prizes include free books, craft supplies, stationary/school supplies, and more.…Learn More

Saturday, June 1710:30—11:15 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Family Storytime: Magical Creatures

Illustrations of a yellow & red dragon, fairy wearing a yellow dress, a white unicorn with rainbow mIt's a magical storytime featuring all your favorite mythical and magical creatures! Join Ms. Casey on Saturday morning for a family-friendly storytime featuring books, rhymes, and activities. For families with children of all ages. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 18Library Closed

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Monday, June 19Library Closed

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Tuesday, June 203:30—4:15 PMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime outdoorsWhere you'll hear great books, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd the squirrels like them too!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 206:30—8:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Feel Good Film Series - The Rose Maker

Feel Good Film Series - The Rose MakerLet’s watch some movies with uplifting messages that are thoughtful and will definitely leave you smiling as the credits roll! Light refreshments provided. Film Description: Eve is one of France’s greatest artisanal horticulturalists, but her rose business is facing imminent bankruptcy.…Learn More
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Wednesday, June 21All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

All Ages Take & Make Kit: Paracord Bottle Handle

Green, blue, and orange pennant banner along the top. The words Take & Make Craft in orange. A greenAll Ages Take & Make Kit: Paracord Bottle HandleCreate a handle for easy water bottle carrying!Available beginning Wednesday, June 21 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 8-adult.  Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.

Wednesday, June 219:30—11:30 AMOnline

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group AM

Debbi HopeThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 22All DayOnline

2023 Children's Summer Reading Club begins

2023 Kids Summer Library ClubIt's time for the greatest club in Maynard to meet: the 2023 Kids Summer Library Club! The moon has lots of cratersAnd great rocks for what it's worthBut our club's got the prize wheelSo you're better off on Earth!Log any amount of reading every week to get the weekly prize, log 2.…Learn More

Thursday, June 2210:00 AM—1:00 PMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Read-a-thon Fundraiser

Read-a-thon Fundraiser      Here's your big chance to perform a major deed. Batman catches bad guys, Spiderman climbs buildings (and catches bad guys), and now you can do something even better - read to raise money for the library! It's a really good deed because we use the money you give us to pay for fun programs and activities like animal shows, space programs and other terrific experiences.…Learn More
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Friday, June 234:00—4:10 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Read to a Dog

Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora! If you sign for for this, you'll: a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway! You can sign up here for the 4:00 time slot.…Learn More

Friday, June 234:10—4:20 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Read to a Dog

Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora! If you sign for for this, you'll: a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway! You can sign up here for the 4:10 time slot.…Learn More

Friday, June 234:20—4:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Read to a Dog

Meet Zora the Reading Dog. Okay, Zora won't read to you but you can read to Zora! If you sign for for this, you'll: a. Get your own ten minute one-on-one reading session with Zora b. Get to pet and bond with a truly caring canine c. Have the dog you always wanted - for ten minutes anyway! You can sign up here for the 4:20 time slot.…Learn More
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Saturday, June 2410:30—11:30 AMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754

The Secret Storytime Club: No Bad Guys Allowed!

The Secret Storytime Club: No Bad Guys Allowed - Ages 3 and over Everyone's invitedNo need to be a sad guyTo the Secret Storytime ClubUnless, of course, you're a Bad Guy!The Secret Storytime Club welcomes everyone - children, parents, birds, squirrels, sharks (okay, not sharks), Santa Claus, superheroes - there's only one group that's not allowed to come - Bad Guys! This includes: a.…Learn More

Saturday, June 241:00—3:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Maynard Fixit Clinic

Maynard Fixit ClinicBring your broken small appliances, bicycles, clothing/textiles, electronics, toys, etc. , for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. We'll provide workspace, tools, and guidance by volunteer coaches to help you disassemble, troubleshoot, and maybe even FIX your item!Register at https://bit.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 25Library Closed

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Monday, June 2610:30—11:00 AMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Summer Baby Storytime

Illustration of a baby eating a book with program title and dates listed.Sing songs, listen to stories, and act out rhymes at this storytime for the youngest of library visitors! Ages Birth-2 years, older siblings welcome. The Summer session is indoors in the Storytime Room, with windows open to increase air circulation and followed by play time.…Learn More

Monday, June 2612:00—1:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Cookbook Club

This month's cookbook is a choice of cookbooks by Catherine Walthers:Raising the Salad BarGreens, Glorious Greens Kale, Glorious KalePick up a cookbook at the Circulation Desk, try a recipe or two and then prepare a dish to share at our potluck lunch and discussion.…Learn More
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Tuesday, June 272:00—3:00 PMOnline

Out Of The Archives - A Look Back At The Marshall Plan with the Truman Presidential Library

Harry TrumanVirtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Two years after V-E Day, Europe lay in ruins, with its economies devastated and its people facing famine. In a commencement address at Harvard University, Secretary George Marshall called for American assistance in restoring the economic infrastructure of Europe.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 273:30—4:15 PMMemorial ParkSummer St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Outdoor Storytime

Outdoor Storytime with Mr. Mark - ages 3 and overWe've moved storytime outdoorsWhere you'll hear great books, it's trueFor every girl and boyAnd the squirrels like them too!Five Best Reasons Storytime is Better Than Fishing:5. You'll get "hooked" on books, not on worms4.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 277:00—8:00 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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Book Mill Discussion Group

Great Circle coverThis is the June meeting of the library's book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home.   This month we will be discussing Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead.…Learn More

Tuesday, June 277:00—8:00 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Family STEM Night: Science of Sound

Green, blue, and orange pennant banner along the top. The words Take & Make Craft in blue. An orangeTry hands-on activites! Explore what sound is and how we hear! Open to ages 5+, adult participation welcome and encouraged. Registration required. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106
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Wednesday, June 28All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Kids & Teens Take & Make Kit: Mini Travel Art Kit

Green, blue, and orange pennant banner along the top. The words Take & Make Craft in Green. An orangKids & Teens Take & Make Kit: Mini Travel Art KitCreate a folding art kit out of felt, complete with a set of crayons and drawing pad!Available beginning Wednesday, June 28 while supplies last. Suitable for ages 4-18.  Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 2810:45 AM—1:00 PMOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Movie Event

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Movie Event at the Fine Arts Theatre featuringElementalIf you come to see this movieNot a cent you'll have to bringBut you'll have to pay for popcornHey, you can't have everything!We're all going to the movies! Everyone in the Summer Reading Club will be given elite, free access to the Fine Arts Theatre to watch the movie, Elemental.…Learn More

Wednesday, June 286:00—8:00 PMOnline

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group PM

Debbi HopeThe Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am, via Zoom. Each topic is repeated on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, respectively, from 6:00 to 8:00pm. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking! Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 297:00—8:15 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
Online

An Evening with Author Roland Merullo

Dessert with BuddhaAuthor Roland Merullo returns to the Maynard Public Library in celebration of the release of his latest novel, Dessert with Buddha. This event will be held online on Zoom and in person at the Maynard Public Library. Click here to register for Zoom or fill out the form below to attend in person.…Learn More
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