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Friday, July 13:00—4:30 PMZoom

YA Game Club Zoom: Among Us (Grades 6-12)

Teen Zoom We play Among Us and chat together on Zoom. For grades 6-12. Please sign up with your email, or email teens@gpl. org for the meeting information. GPL Staff have taken precautions to protect the privacy and content of all library-hosted virtual events, but are unable to guarantee complete safety on third-party sites.…Learn More

Saturday, July 2All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

OPEN 10-5

GPL is OPEN regular hours, 10-5

Tuesday, July 5All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Trivia Tuesday

GPL's weekly virtual trivia tournament!Answer different themed trivia questions each week. Signing up for this event signs you up for the entire series and allows for the questions to be emailed to you.

Tuesday, July 510:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Drop-in Craft

Drop-in Craft time. Stop in to do a craft related to our Summer Reading theme!Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, July 52:00—4:00 PMZoom

Minecraft Meet-Up (Grades 5-10)

Minecraft enthusiasts get together for friendly play on our library server and chat together on Zoom while they play. You must have your own Java Minecraft account in order to play. Once a player had been added to our Whitelist they may access the server and play at any time.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 62:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Clay S'More Charm Craft with Rachel Benson for Grades 3-5

Kids in grades 3 to 5 can create a clay smore charm with Rachel Benson!Space is limited, please register. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Wednesday, July 67:00—8:00 PMZoom

Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden via Zoom

Sign up for this event here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/7016540372235/WN_puWKqourTRauU3F_LqBtNAAuthor Uli Lormier will discuss his new book, The Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden, in this Zoom webinar.…Learn More

Thursday, July 71:30—3:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

Knitting & Crochet Group meets weekly, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Other Handcrafts are welcome. Self-directed work on our own projects. Open to All. No need to sign up in advance -- just come! Hosted by GPL Librarian Susanne Olson. Come with your latest project.…Learn More

Friday, July 811:00 AM—12:00 PMTown Field99A Main St., Behind the Library, Groton, MA, 01450

Musician Tom Sieling: Take a Tromp through the Swamp! All Ages

This event will take place at the Gazebo on the Town Field. Tom Sieling, widely acclaimed singer and guitar, banjo, and drum machine player, will perform a free family/children’s program called “Take a Tromp through the Swamp!” Tom has delighted tens of thousands in over thirty years of performing - 57 Summer Reading programs in 2019 (pre-Covid!).…Learn More

Friday, July 83:00—4:30 PMZoom

YA Game Club Zoom: Among Us (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, July 12All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, July 12All DayCirculationGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Spice Club - Fennel Seed

Join us for our Spice Club! Pick up any time after the published start date. Samples available for the duration of the listed month. Each month will feature a different spice or spice mix from around the world. The spice kit will include a small amount of the spice, some recipes, and a bit of history or context around the spice's use around the world.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 1210:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Drop-in Craft

Drop-in Craft time. Stop in to do a craft related to our Summer Reading theme!Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, July 1210:30—11:15 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

CANCELED - Stories, Songs, & Crafts with the Family Partnership Center

Stories, Songs & Crafts with the Family Partnership Center. Ages 0-5. 6 Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 am: Jan 11 & 25; Feb. 8; Mar 1, 15 & 29. The FPC offers storytime literacy through stories, songs, fingerplay and a related art activity. Registration is required for each event.

Tuesday, July 121:00—3:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Comics Camp with Jonathan Todd Grades 4-6

Kids grades 4 through 6 join in all week to learn about creating their own comics! Sign up for the entire series. The camp is designed to run for 4 consecutive days for 2-hr blocks each day. Each day we will cover 1-2 topics and allow for work and coaching time: Day One: Creating characters and story arcs Day Two: Personal comics (autobiographical and nonfiction approaches to comics making) and thumbnailing Day Three: Visual research and drawing in pencil Day Four: Inking and finalizing your comic About the Cartoonist: Massachusetts native Jonathan Todd is the author/illustrator of Timid (Scholastic/Graphix Fall 2023), a forthcoming middle-grade graphic novel.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 123:00—5:00 PMOther

CANCELED - Mass Audubon Nature Explorations at Rocky Hill Sanctuary (Grades 5-10)

Mass Audubon Nature Explorations for Grades 5-10 at Rocky Hill Sanctuary, Cardinal Road, GrotonFirst in a series of 3 classes that will investigate a different environment at Mass Audubon’s Rocky Hill Sanctuary. A naturalist from Mass Audubon will lead us as we search for the animals and plants that live there, investigate adaptations, and observe ecological interactions and partnerships.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 127:00—8:00 PMZoom

Spanish Conversation Group

Please note that this group has decided to remain virtual for the time beingHablas espanol? Spanish Conversation Group Venga y practica su espanol! Group leader, Veronica Mazzu, is a native Spanish speaker from Chile and a public school Spanish teacher in Southborough.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 127:00—8:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Library Trustees Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Agenda posted online at https://www. grotonma. gov/. Open to the Public.

Tuesday, July 127:00—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Micro-Adventures in Massachusetts with Alison O'Leary

Experienced hiker and outdoorswoman Alison O’Leary provides a virtual tour of a dozen day trip options in Massachusetts that are sure to excite adventurers of all ages! Specific topics include hikes with great views, kayak and canoe trips, waterfalls, “Island” adventures, and even abandoned towns! Generously sponsored by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, July 12All DayCirculationGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Spice Club - Fennel Seed

Wednesday, July 1310:30—11:00 AMKatie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Mother Goose in the Garden: Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose in the Garden: Storytime for Ages 0-2. This is a gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in the garden behind the Library. Please bring a chair or blanket. We will cancel storytime if the weather is not good. Registration is required.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 131:00—3:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Comics Camp with Jonathan Todd Grades 4-6

Wednesday, July 132:00—2:15 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.

Wednesday, July 132:15—2:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.

Wednesday, July 132:30—2:45 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.

Wednesday, July 137:00—8:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Zoom

Great Books Discussion Group

Please note that signing up for this group once will sign you up for the whole series. You do not need to register for each instance. Thank you. This is a structured group that follows the Great Books program. Each month the group has focused discussions on a limited number of readings from the designated book.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 12All DayCirculationGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Spice Club - Fennel Seed

Thursday, July 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom

Good Bugs and Bad Bugs in Your Garden via Zoom

Sign up for this event here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/1916540369109/WN_0LNU1ISJSFOpt28rG1y2dgNot all insects are bad for the garden. In fact, we rely on many to rid us of other unwanted invaders. This presentation describes some of the common beneficial and pest insects that gardeners encounter in New England.…Learn More

Thursday, July 141:00—3:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Comics Camp with Jonathan Todd Grades 4-6

Thursday, July 141:30—3:30 PMHistorical RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

Thursday, July 146:30—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Owl Painting on Canvas with Pop Up Art School (Grades 6-12)

Whoooo's that sitting on a branch? Paint along with Pop up Art School to create this naturalistic owl. Learn how to create wings and feathers that look textural. Finish the painting off with a sprinkling of stars in the night sky. All supplies and step-by step instructions will be provided.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 12All DayCirculationGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Spice Club - Fennel Seed

Friday, July 151:00—3:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Comics Camp with Jonathan Todd Grades 4-6

Friday, July 153:00—4:30 PMZoom

YA Game Club Zoom: Among Us (Grades 6-12)

Friday, July 153:30—4:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Rising Writers (Grades 5-8)

Do you love to write? If so, Rising Writers is the club for you! Rising Writers is a student led group where young writers can share, create, and discuss their work. The club is a safe, non-judgemental space, and all writing forms are welcome.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 19All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, July 1910:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Drop-in Craft

Drop-in Craft time. Stop in to do a craft related to our Summer Reading theme!Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, July 192:00—4:00 PMZoom

Minecraft Meet-Up (Grades 5-10)

Tuesday, July 193:00—5:00 PMOther

CANCELED - Mass Audubon Nature Explorations at Rocky Hill Sanctuary (Grades 5-10)

Mass Audubon Nature Explorations for Grades 5-10 at Rocky Hill Sanctuary, Cardinal Road, GrotonSecond in a series of 3 classes that will investigate a different environment at Mass Audubon’s Rocky Hill Sanctuary. A naturalist from Mass Audubon will lead us as we search for the animals and plants that live there, investigate adaptations, and observe ecological interactions and partnerships.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 194:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

LEGO Club

LEGO® Club. For Ages 5-12. Meets the3rd Tuesday of the, 4-5 pm. Registration is required. We supply the LEGOs, tables, & space—you supply the imagination!…Learn More

Tuesday, July 196:00—8:00 PMZoom

Monthly Writer' Critique Group with Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative

Seven Bridges Writers Cooperative hosts this Monthly Writing Critique Group for All Genre Writers. The group will meet the Third Tuesday of every month as a virtual meeting from 6 to 8 pm. To register and participate, contact Seven Bridge Writers Cooperative at 7bridgewriterscollaborative@gmail.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 201:00—2:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Little Red Wagon Theatre: What's all the ComOcean. Grades K-5.

REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ONE CHILD AND THEIR PARENT OR CAREGIVER. What's all the ComOCEAN? What’s a fish to do?Haddie, our adventuring haddock, knows that something seems to be amiss in her aquatic home and she sets out to discover just what is going on! She encounters a host of marine life, from the delightful to the despicable as her journey reveals the state of our oceans.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 206:00—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

YA Pizza & Movie Night: The Mitchells vs the Machines (Grades 5-12)

When Katie Mitchell, a creative outsider, is accepted into the film school of her dreams, her plans are upended when her nature-loving dad Rick determines the whole family should drive Katie to school together. The Mitchells' plans are interrupted by a tech uprising: all around the world, the electronic devices people love decide it's time to take over.…Learn More

Thursday, July 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Food Explorers Cooking Class for Grades 2-5

Join Food Explorers for a delicious foodie program! You’ll play a round of Food Riddle Bingo and make gooey Three Cheese Pizza Bites in the cake pop-machine. You’ll make a tasty cheesy filling and sound it in dough! Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy.…Learn More

Thursday, July 211:00—2:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Cooking Class with Food Explorers (Grades 6-12)

Join Food Explorers to get cooking! You’ll learn how to make Ricotta Gnocchi, which are fluffy cheesy dough pillows, with a tomato sauce. As a bonus, we'll make s'mores for dessert! Recipe is nut free but will contain dairy AND eggs. Grades 6-12.

Thursday, July 211:30—3:30 PMHistorical RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

Thursday, July 217:00—8:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Mad About Mystery Book Group

This group reads a wide variety of works in the crime and mystery genre. To reserve your copy of each month's book email circulation@gpl. org. All groups will meet in person during Fall 2021. However, the library WILL continue offering virtual access to all groups upon request.…Learn More

Friday, July 223:00—4:30 PMZoom

YA Game Club Zoom: Among Us (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, July 26All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Trivia Tuesday

Tuesday, July 2610:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Drop-in Craft

Drop-in Craft time. Stop in to do a craft related to our Summer Reading theme!Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, July 2610:30—11:15 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

CANCELED - Stories, Songs, & Crafts with the Family Partnership Center

Tuesday, July 263:00—5:00 PMOther

CANCELED - Mass Audubon Nature Explorations at Rocky Hill Sanctuary (Grades 5-10)

Mass Audubon Nature Explorations for Grades 5-10 at Rocky Hill Sanctuary, Cardinal Road, GrotonThird in a series of 3 classes that will investigate a different environment at Mass Audubon’s Rocky Hill Sanctuary. A naturalist from Mass Audubon will lead us as we search for the animals and plants that live there, investigate adaptations, and observe ecological interactions and partnerships.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 267:00—8:00 PMZoom

Spanish Conversation Group

Tuesday, July 267:00—7:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost

Author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of nature poems by Robert Frost, using Frost’s expressive and much-loved poetry to deepen our understanding and appreciation of New England’s natural environment. Each delivery is accompanied by commentary about the experiences and emotions expressed in the poem, and background on Frost’s life that gives us insight into the poem’s origin and intention.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 2710:30—11:00 AMKatie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Mother Goose in the Garden: Storytime for Ages 0-2

Wednesday, July 2711:00 AM—12:00 PMZoom

Beachcombing for Signs of Wildlife via Zoom

Sign up for this event here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/1016540366034/WN_z3PQfeYaSY6k_2MRv2wQHAFrom the rolling dunes of Cape Cod to the rocky North Shore, the beaches of Massachusetts offer unique opportunities for life to converge. Learn how to read the landscape, search for wildlife, and understand the ecological relationships between species you may be familiar with.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 272:00—2:15 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Shiver

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Shiver is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Wednesdays, 4-4:45 pm. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH.

Wednesday, July 272:15—2:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Shiver

Wednesday, July 272:30—2:45 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Shiver

Wednesday, July 276:00—8:00 PMZoom

CANCELED - Monthly Writer' Critique Group with Seven Bridge Writers' Collaborative

Seven Bridges Writers Cooperative hosts this Monthly Writing Critique Group for All Genre Writers. The group will meet the fourth Wednesday of every month as a virtual meeting from 6 to 8 pm. To register and participate, contact Seven Bridge Writers Cooperative at 7bridgewriterscollaborative@gmail.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 276:30—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Make & Take: Perler Bead Summer Bugs (Grade 5-10)

We will be making 3D perrler bead summer bugs with our own Perler Bead Queen, Amy Loveless. All supplies and instructions will be provided.

Thursday, July 281:30—3:30 PMHistorical RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

Thursday, July 286:00—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Robotics Battle-bots Challenge (Grade 5-10)

Create a battle ready robot using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits and compete for prizes. Grades 5-10.

Friday, July 293:00—4:30 PMZoom

YA Game Club Zoom: Among Us (Grades 6-12)

Friday, July 293:30—4:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Rising Writers (Grades 5-8)

Saturday, July 302:30—4:30 PMKatie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Sibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Off the Beaten Path Watercolor Wildflowers!

Back by popular demand! Local artist, Kimberly Stoney, shares tips and tricks for achieving playful watercolor techniques with cheap and approachable markers! Come play and experiment while staying cool at the library on a hot summer afternoon!Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.