January 2025

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Friday, January 31:30—2:30 PMStorytime RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Journal Making for Teens

Program title & details with transparent background of a stack of comb-bound journals.Create a new journal or sketchbook for the new year using a comb binder.  A variety of paper - plain, lined, graph - and cover materials will be available.  Ages 12-18, no registration needed. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 41:00—2:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Local History Presentation: The History of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) with David Mark

ken_olsenMaynard author and historian David Mark will speak about the rise and fall of Digital Equipment Corporation in Maynard, a 41-year arc that started in 1957 with Kenneth “Ken” Olsen and Harlan Anderson renting space in the mill buildings. Digital peaked in size and sales in 1990 with the mill complex being the world headquarters of a 125,000 employee empire, making Maynard the “Minicomputer Capital of the World.…Learn More
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Monday, January 6All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Spice Club Kits

collection of spicesSpice Club Kits are now available. Pick up a kit containing a spice sample and a booklet with spice information and recipes at the Circulation Desk. Have fun cooking!If you'd like to join in a potluck lunch and discussion, they are usually on the 4th Saturday of the month.…Learn More

Monday, January 67:00—8:15 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Friends of the Maynard Library Meeting

Rescheduled from 10/7This is the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Maynard Public Library. All are welcome to join in, either in person or on Zoom. The Friends will discuss upcoming events, funding for special programs, volunteer opportunities for events and other topics.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 8All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Kids Take & Make Kit: Foam Mitten Frame

Green, blue, and orange pennant banner along the top. The words Take & Make Craft in blue. An orangeMake a picture frame using a foam cut-out of a mitten! This is an Oriental Trading kitAvailable beginning Wednesday, January 8 while supplies last. For ages 3-12. Questions? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib. net or 978-897-1010 x106.

Wednesday, January 87:00—8:00 PMOnline

Exploring Western National Parks with Bill Gette: Yellowstone and Grand Tetons

Gette: TetonsVirtual. Registration coming soon. Bill Gette, Founding Director of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center and Past President of the Friends of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, traveled to Wyoming to explore two of the nation’s most spectacular national parks: Grand Teton and Yellowstone.…Learn More
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Friday, January 103:00—4:45 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

The "Reel" Thing: A Movie Club for Kids

The "Reel" Thing: A Movie Club for KidsThe "Reel" Thing: A Movie Club for Kids - In the Roosevelt Room - Ages 5 and overKids get their own library screening of a favorite motion pictureIf you sign up for this clubThings could really turn out goodWe'll start off at the libraryAnd end up in Hollywood!If you come to the program, you'll:a.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 112:00—3:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Assabet Wildlife: Swimming Birds

Mute Swan AssabetAre you curious about the type of wetland wildlife that can be found along the Assabet River? Join us as David Wells talks about Swimming Birds of the Assabet River. These include swans, geese, ducks and cormorants!  David lives in Stow and has been presenting these wonders to many local audiences as an awareness of what can be found in people's own backyards (or wetlands, in this case).…Learn More
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Monday, January 13All DayOther Location (or Kits)Maynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Spice Club Kits

collection of spicesSpice Club Kits are now available. Pick up a kit containing a spice sample and a booklet with spice recipes at the Circulation Desk. Have fun cooking!This month, our recipes use festive warm winter spices including cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, ginger and cardamom.…Learn More

Monday, January 1312:00—1:15 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Cookbook Club

book cover Local FlavorsThis is the monthly meeting of the Cookbook Club. All are welcome!Pick up a copy of the featured cookbook at the Circulation Desk, try a recipe or two and then prepare a dish for our shared potluck lunch and discussion. Visit the Cookbook Club page at https://www.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 146:30—8:30 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Film: Best in Show (2000)

best_in_showEnjoy the movie in one of our comfortable movie chairs! Popcorn, soda, and cookies served!Film Description: From the creators of the comic satire 'Waiting for Guffman' comes a hilarious mock documentary exposing the wondrously diverse--and competitive--dog owners who travel from all over the United States to showcase their four-legged contenders at the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show.…Learn More
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Wednesday, January 151:30—3:30 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

The Bee Fiber Crafts Group

Trustees RoomPlease join us to knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, rughook, mend, or whatever fiber craft you enjoy!
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Tuesday, January 217:00—8:15 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Using the Minuteman Library Catalog - Tech Workshop

MLN Library CardIn this one hour session, we’ll look at using the new Minuteman Library catalog to find books and other materials. Here’s some of what we’ll cover: • Best search tips for finding books, DVDs, audiobooks, or other items • Options for finding items outside the Minuteman Library Network.…Learn More
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Thursday, January 237:00—8:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Meet the Unsung Heroine Behind the New Deal: Frances Perkins

Frances Perkins in costume--First female cabinet secretary Frances Perkins forges way through Washington politics to champion justice for workers The one person in his administration President Franklin D. Roosevelt said he could trust was the only woman in his Cabinet: Frances Perkins.…Learn More
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Saturday, January 2512:00—1:15 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

Spice Club Discussion

collection of spicesThis is the monthly discussion for Spice Club. All are welcome!At the beginning of the month (usually 1st Mondays), pick up a spice club kit at Circulation or download the recipe booklet from https://www. maynardpubliclibrary. org/spice. You can also choose your own recipe!Prepare a dish to share at our potluck lunch and discussion.…Learn More
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Tuesday, January 287:00—8:15 PMTrustees RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754
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Book Mill Discussion Group

This is the January 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 The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict.…Learn More
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Friday, January 312:00—4:00 PMRoosevelt RoomMaynard Public Library77 Nason St, Maynard, MA, 01754

The "Reel" Thing: A Movie Club for Kids

The "Reel" Thing: A Movie Club for KidsThe "Reel" Thing: A Movie Club for Kids - In the Roosevelt Room - Ages 8 and overKids get their own library screening of a favorite motion pictureIf you sign up for this clubThings could really turn out goodWe'll start off at the libraryAnd end up in Hollywood!If you come to the program, you'll:a.…Learn More