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Tuesday, July 4All DayCirculationGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
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Closed for Independence Day
Closed for Independence Day holiday.
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Wednesday, July 510:30—11:00 AMKatie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Peapods Storytime for Infants & Toddlers in the Garden (Formerly Mother Goose Storytime)
Peapods in the Garden: Storytime for Ages 0-2. In this storytime for our youngest readers, we practice the five essential early literacy skills: singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing!
This is a gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in the garden behind the Library.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 52:00—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 52:00—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 52:00—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 52:00—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 56:00—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Robotics Battle-bots Challenge (Grade 5-10)
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Create a battle ready robot using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits and compete for prizes. Grades 5-10.6
Thursday, July 610:30—11:30 AMLibrary Parking LotGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Touch-A-Truck Event
Come see Groton Fire, Police, Electric and DPW vehicles and meet the community helpers who drive them! Take home a fun craft, too. All ages. Drop-in. No registration required.
Thursday, July 61:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton 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!
In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's Garden.…Learn MoreThursday, July 63:30—4:30 PMZoom
Minecraft on Zoom (Grades 5-10)
Minecraft enthusiasts get together on Zoom for friendly play on our library server. You can Zoom from home or come to the library's 3rd floor Teen Lounge to use one of the library computers. You must have your own Java Minecraft account in order to play.…Learn More
Thursday, July 67:00—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
IN PERSON: Still Blue with Elizabeth Goldring Piene
Elizabeth Goldring, a long-time Groton resident, will read poems and comment on images from her latest book Still Blue: New and Selected Poems and Retina Prints. As a poet and visual artist who is legally blind, Goldring explores different ways of seeing —through the concision of poetic syntax, through her innovative experiments with the scanning laser ophthalmoscope while at MIT, and through poems that consider vision, its loss, disability more broadly, human mortality, natural beauty, destruction and war.…Learn More7
Friday, July 72:00—3:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: One More For My Baby--The Hollywood Songbooks of Frank Sinatra
Sign up here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/4016869336321/WN_Ei2D8CyTTd6U6eFnoJLXpAThere’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it—Frank Sinatra was the greatest singer to ever set foot in Hollywood. His voice—so mesmerizing in person and so evocative in recordings—was ideally suited for the big screen as well.…Learn More
Friday, July 73:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 9-12)
Teen led Dungeons & Dragons Club for grades 9-11.8
Saturday, July 811:00 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
IN PERSON: Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with this popular game that is celebrating 50 years of play? Join a small group with an experienced Dungeon Master to guide you!Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.…Learn More9
Sunday, July 9Closed
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Tuesday, July 11All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
VIRTUAL: 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 11All DayCirculationGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
ACTIVITY: Spice Club - Basil
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 1111:00—11:45 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Little Red Wagon Theatre: Molly McFolly and the Littlest Leprechaun Grades K-5
Molly McFolly and the Littlest Leprechaun presented by UNH Little Red Wagon TheatreFor grades K-5Molly McFolly tends to act before she thinks. She also often thinks she knows more than she does. This leads to a series of follies including the folly caused by a bit of stereotyping (as it turns out, about Leprechauns).…Learn MoreTuesday, July 114:00—6:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-12)
Have you wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never gotten around to do it? Or have you played before and wanted to again, but no one wants to be the Dungeon Master? Luckily, we have a D&D game just for you! Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story telling game.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 115:00—6:00 PMZoom
Zoom with Middle Grade Author Ash Van Otterloo
Join us for a Zoom discussion with Ash (Alder) Van Otterloo as we discuss their newest middle grade book, THE BEAUTIFUL SOMETHING ELSE, the publishing process, and their experiences as an author. While this is a middle grade book, all patrons interested in the author and his work are welcome and encouraged to attend! There will be an audience Q&A towards the end of the program.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 115:00—6:30 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Bodies in the Library - Mystery Writer's Group
Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others.
The group meets every other Wednesday as a virtual meeting from 5:00 - 6:30pm.…Learn More
Tuesday, July 115:15—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Pizza & Movie Night: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Grades 6-12)
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Movie is MPAA Rated PG13. Pizza and snacks will be served. Grades 6-12.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 117:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: 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 MoreTuesday, July 117:00—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 117:00—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 117:00—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.
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Wednesday, July 1210:00—11:00 AMOther
OFF-SITE: Reading Ramblers Group
No need to read something specific! Meet other readers at the designated Groton Conservation property to discuss whatever you are currently reading. July 12 - Fitch Woods, park at Williams Barn (160 Chicopee Row, Groton, MA 01450)August 9 - Groton Place…Learn MoreWednesday, July 125:00—6:30 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Bodies in the Library - Mystery Writer's Group
Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others.
The group meets every other Wednesday as a virtual meeting from 5:00 - 6:30pm.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 126:30—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Songwriting Workshop with Emily Desmond (Grades 6-12)
The Songwriting Workshop will introduce you to all of the tools you'll need to write your own song, as well as the skills and practices to help you develop the craft on your own. Emily Desmond, an award-winning songwriter and Berklee alumni, will cover the foundations of song structure in a 90-min course for beginners.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 127:00—8:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
IN PERSON: Let's Talk About...
Come together with a small group of members of the Groton Community to practice discussing challenging and often divisive topics. The goal of these conversations is not to debate or change one another's opinions, but to build understanding of one another and find ways to strengthen our community.…Learn More13
Thursday, July 1312:00—1:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Landing on the Moon with NASA Solar System Ambassador David Ball
Sign up here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/4016869337014/WN_agszFR9jQLaNbwVgxzmiWw**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
Solar System Ambassador David S.…Learn More
Thursday, July 131:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton 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!
In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's Garden.…Learn MoreThursday, July 133:30—4:30 PMZoom
RESCHEDULED: Coding Class for Ages 8-12 (Virtual)
This class is rescheduled from Tuesday, July 11. Instructor Iman Kiio will teach kids how to create their own apps using Scratch! This class is virtual on Zoom. Seven Tuesdays, June 6-July 25, 3:30-4:30 pm. No class 4th of July. Sign up at GPL. org to receive your Zoom invitation.…Learn More
Thursday, July 136:00—7:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Craft Perler Bead Jewelry or Pins (Grades 6-12)
Arts & Crafts projects for Grades 6-12. The Teen Summer Reading Program is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
Thursday, July 136:00—8:00 PMTown Field99A Main St., Behind the Library, Groton, MA, 01450
IN PERSON: The Hip Swayers in Concert
The Hip Swayers are a good time, get up and dance band. Their music combines tight rhythms, searing solos and soulful harmonies in an eclectic mix of catchy originals, old time country, and twangy, reverb-soaked surf that keeps your toes tapping and your hips swaying.…Learn More14
Friday, July 143:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 9-12)
Teen led Dungeons & Dragons Club for grades 9-11.Friday, July 144:00—6:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Los Literarios: Spanish Literary Society
The Groton Public Library is launching a new reading group in January, 2023, dedicated to people who love reading and speak Spanish. Los Literários will be a small group who will meet online every second Fridayof the month to talk about whatever people are already reading.…Learn More15
Saturday, July 1511:00 AM—12:00 PMKatie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Sibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Flower Pot Paint Party for Grades PreK-2
Crafty Girls are back for another fun, creative and interactive event for kids PreK-Grade 2. If the weather is not great, we will move inside to Sibley Hall. Registration is required for this event. Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton’s Trust…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 18All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
VIRTUAL: 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 1810:30 AM—5:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
#STEAMergent for Girls in Grades 3-6
Teach girls about STEM and the power of A in STEAM! Complete and compete in fun activities ranging from building a robot to learning essential science and math skills! Learn about the gender gap, stereotypes, and misconceptions in STEM careers, fight back, and make your own opportunities! Make edible science projects and draft like a mathematician and so much more! Learn about future and current STEM and STEAM careers made right for you!
All materials and activities will be provided.…Learn More
Tuesday, July 183:30—4:30 PMZoom
Coding Class for Ages 8-12 (Virtual)
Instructor Iman Kiio will teach kids how to create their own apps using Scratch! This class is virtual on Zoom. Seven Tuesdays, June 6-July 25, 3:30-4:30 pm. No class 4th of July. Sign up at GPL. org to receive your Zoom invitation. Kids will need a Scratch account, computer or ipad access.…Learn More
Tuesday, July 184:00—6:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-12)
Have you wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never gotten around to do it? Or have you played before and wanted to again, but no one wants to be the Dungeon Master? Luckily, we have a D&D game just for you! Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story telling game.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 186:30—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Bean Doodling Workshop with cartoonist Cara Bean (Grades 6-12)
Join cartoonist Cara Bean in this hands-on, visual thinking, mindfulness workshop. Cara walks participants through a series of creative exercises intended to lessen anxiety, build confidence, and grow creativity. Together, you’ll go over the basics of communicative drawing (stick figures allowed!) and develop the skills needed to doodle as a form of play and problem-solving.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 187:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: The Forgotten Literary Life of New England Villages
Sign up here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/5316869335899/WN_4XlY2mSaQAeao8TLWayFrA**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
Whatever did New Englanders do on long winter evenings before cable, satellite and the internet? In the decades before and after the Civil War, our rural ancestors used to create neighborhood events to improve their minds.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 1910:30—11:00 AMKatie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Peapods Storytime for Infants & Toddlers in the Garden (Formerly Mother Goose Storytime)
Peapods in the Garden: Storytime for Ages 0-2. In this storytime for our youngest readers, we practice the five essential early literacy skills: singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing!
This is a gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in the garden behind the Library.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 196:30—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Electronic Music Workshop (Grades 6-12)
Music producer and songwriter Jacky Shepherd will be here to show us a basic outline of what goes into creating electronic music, including the tools, samples, synthesizers, etc. Jacky says this about themselves: I'm a trans woman, self employed, and a music producer / songwriter.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 197:00—8:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
IN PERSON: 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. The Great Books Discussion Group will meet IN PERSON. This is a structured group that follows the Great Books program.…Learn More20
Thursday, July 2012:00—1:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Discover the Unknown World of Beavers with Mass Audubon
Sign up here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/6916869336553/WN_0sYSTS8hSQeAIn2U7rU8MQ**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
Few animals can change entire landscapes like beavers can.…Learn More
Thursday, July 201:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton 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!
In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's Garden.…Learn MoreThursday, July 202:00—3:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Hands on Nature: Magical Fireflies (Ages 3 and Up)
MAGICAL FIREFLIES!
Learn about these special nocturnal insects, and the ways they have been used as sources of light in many cultures. Discover the habits and lifestyles of these luminous insects, and learn what makes their ‘cool light’ different from other ‘warm light’.…Learn More
Thursday, July 203:30—4:30 PMZoom
Minecraft on Zoom (Grades 5-10)
Minecraft enthusiasts get together on Zoom for friendly play on our library server. You can Zoom from home or come to the library's 3rd floor Teen Lounge to use one of the library computers. You must have your own Java Minecraft account in order to play.…Learn More
Thursday, July 207:00—8:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
HYBRID: Mad About Mystery Book Group
PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, you must request a link by emailing adultprograms@gpl. org. 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.…Learn MoreThursday, July 207:00—9:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
IN PERSON: Fiber Web Exhibit Reception with Artist Rachel Benson
Rachel Benson: The Fiber Web
June 14 – September 9, 2023
Artist reception: Thursday, July 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Rachel Benson is a fiber artist working primarily with needle felting and other media to create whimsical images of nature, both realistic and abstract.…Learn More
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Friday, July 2110:30—11:30 AMZoom
VIRTUAL: An Examination of Women Artists (Renaissance through 19th Century)
Sign up here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/4716869336748/WN_sPY7ovKwRA-xFLSSJj15Xw**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
Women artists, capable of the art of creation as well as the creation of art, have historically proved threatening to the dominant male establishment.…Learn More
Friday, July 212:00—3:30 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: A Look at the Life and Works of Agatha Christie
Sign up here: https://us02web. zoom. us/webinar/register/4216869337253/WN_ApfVmk5kSTGg5QBr6j0VQw**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. **
Agatha Christie is the most famous mystery writer in the world.…Learn More
Friday, July 213:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 9-12)
Teen led Dungeons & Dragons Club for grades 9-11.22
Saturday, July 2211:00 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
IN PERSON: Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with this popular game that is celebrating 50 years of play? Join a small group with an experienced Dungeon Master to guide you!Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.…Learn More23
Sunday, July 23Closed
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Tuesday, July 25All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
VIRTUAL: 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 2510:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Mind Your P's and Q's Summer Camp - Etiquette with Ms. Carrie
Sign up for etiquette lessons from Ms. Carrie, who is a certified etiquette teacher from The Emily Post Institute. This two day program will cover everyday etiquette, introductions and greetings, create and write your own thank you notes, being a good guest and human.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 253:30—4:30 PMZoom
Coding Class for Ages 8-12 (Virtual)
Instructor Iman Kiio will teach kids how to create their own apps using Scratch! This class is virtual on Zoom. Seven Tuesdays, June 6-July 25, 3:30-4:30 pm. No class 4th of July. Sign up at GPL. org to receive your Zoom invitation. Kids will need a Scratch account, computer or ipad access.…Learn More
Tuesday, July 254:00—6:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-12)
Have you wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never gotten around to do it? Or have you played before and wanted to again, but no one wants to be the Dungeon Master? Luckily, we have a D&D game just for you! Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story telling game.…Learn MoreTuesday, July 255:00—6:30 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Bodies in the Library - Mystery Writer's Group
Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others.
The group meets every other Wednesday as a virtual meeting from 5:00 - 6:30pm.…Learn More
Tuesday, July 256:00—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Kindness Rocks (Grades 6-12)
We love the idea of spreading art, kindness and inspiration, and we hope you will join us in this endeavor. We will have plenty of rocks to paint, so make some to keep and some to share. (Grades 6-12)The Teen Summer Reading Program is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.Tuesday, July 257:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: 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 More26
Wednesday, July 2610:00 AM—12:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Mind Your P's and Q's Summer Camp - Etiquette with Ms. Carrie
Sign up for etiquette lessons from Ms. Carrie, who is a certified etiquette teacher from The Emily Post Institute. This two day program will cover everyday etiquette, introductions and greetings, create and write your own thank you notes, being a good guest and human.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 2611:00 AM—12:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Food Explorers Cooking Program for Grades 2-5
Join Food Explorers for a delicious summer cooking program! You’ll be making Waffle Cone Fruit Salads! You’ll use fresh, seasonal fruit to create this yummy snack. Recipe is nut free but may contain dairy.Wednesday, July 261:00—2:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Chopped! Taco Team Tournament (Grades 6-12)
Inspired by the popular TV series featuring chefs creating recipes from a random assortment of ingredients, this program challenges participants work as a team to create the tastiest tacos!
Food Explorers will bring the ingredients and equipment - you put your cooking skills to the test!Grade 6-12.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 262:00—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 262:15—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 262:30—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 262:45—3:00 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 265:00—6:30 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Bodies in the Library - Mystery Writer's Group
Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others.
The group meets every other Wednesday as a virtual meeting from 5:00 - 6:30pm.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 265:45—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Pizza & Movie Night: Soul (Grades 5-12)
After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife. Movie is MPAA Rated PG. Pizza and snacks will be served. Grades 5-12. The Teen Summer Reading Program is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.Wednesday, July 267:00—8:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL: Cooking with Scraps
Sign up here: https://us06web. zoom. us/webinar/register/7616850485691/WN_WQTlu7CqTbizbUvrKPsn9ADo you feel bad about throwing away (or even composting) food scraps that could be used? Well, feel guilty no more! Lindsay-Jean Hard is here to help us learn how we can make use of those scraps, keep them out of landfills, and still have enough left-over for our compost pile! Pulling from her book "Cooking with Scraps", Lindsay-Jean will be answering all of our questions about minimizing (or, in a perfect world, eliminating) food wastage!
Lindsay-Jean Hard’s education (at the University of Michigan—Go Blue!) and passion for sustainability went on to inform and inspire her in many ways: in her garden, artwork, home, community, and writing—like her cookbook, Cooking with Scraps.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 2710:30—11:15 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Liz and Andrea: Butterflies, Frogs, and Flowers, Oh My! Stories and Songs
Butterflies, Frogs, and Flowers, Oh My! For children PreK-Grade 1Join Andrea & Liz to learn about frogs, butterflies, and other creatures that live in ponds and bogs, through interactive songs and stories from several cultures. Students will act out the life cycle of a butterfly, and participate in songs about frogs and their life cycles.…Learn MoreThursday, July 271:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton 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!
In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's Garden.…Learn MoreThursday, July 276:30—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Help Hannah Find Her Voice Escape Room (Grades 6-12)
It’s the early 1800s and things have been moving rapidly! A bunch of new inventions, like the spinning machine, the cotton gin, and the steam engine have revolutionized how things get done in England and other parts of the world. The textile industry has been growing by leaps and bounds because of new inventions that make cleaning raw materials, spinning thread, and weaving cloth so much faster.…Learn More28
Friday, July 283:00—5:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club (Grades 9-12)
Teen led Dungeons & Dragons Club for grades 9-11.29
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Sunday, July 30Closed
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