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Friday, June 23:30—5:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Game Lounge (Grades 6-12)
Game On! We'll have the Nintendo Switch set up, and laptops and board games available too. (for students in Grades 6-12). Sign ups are appreciated, but drop ins are welcome too.
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Sunday, June 4Closed
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Wednesday, June 76:00—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. The Teen Summer Reading Program is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.8
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Friday, June 93:30—5:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Game Lounge (Grades 6-12)
Game On! We'll have the Nintendo Switch set up, and laptops and board games available too. (for students in Grades 6-12). Sign ups are appreciated, but drop ins are welcome too.
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Saturday, June 104:00—5:00 PMZoom
Dishing Out with Giganta Smalls (Zoom)
Dishing Out Drag with Giganta Smalls is a virtual program designed for teens between the ages of 13 and 18 and their parents. Shows like Ru Paul’s Drag Race have given drag queens greater visibility in mainstream media and as a result, many teens have taken an interest.…Learn More11
Sunday, June 11Closed
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Wednesday, June 146:00—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Zoom
Minecraft Club (Grades 5-10)
Minecraft enthusiasts get together in person , or on Zoom for friendly play on our library server. 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 More15
Thursday, June 1511:30 AM—3:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Sibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Llama Lounge (Grades 5-8)
The Library welcomes middle school students on GDRMS half-days. Sibley Hall offers tables and chairs, computers and electronic games, board games, an art cart and crafts. The Community Room is set up with tables and chairs, and games as well. Drop in for a little while or for the afternoon.…Learn More
Thursday, June 156:00—8:00 PMTown Field99A Main St., Behind the Library, Groton, MA, 01450
IN PERSON: Sol Y Canto in Concert
Sol y Canto is the award winning Pan-Latin ensemble led by Puerto Rican/Argentine singer and percussionist Rosi Amador and New Mexican guitarist, singer and composer Brian Amador. Featuring Rosi’s crystalline voice and Brian’s lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions, the group is known for making their music accessible to Spanish- and non-Spanish-speaking audiences of all ages.…Learn More16
Friday, June 1611:30 AM—3:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Sibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Llama Lounge (Grades 5-8)
The Library welcomes middle school students on GDRMS half-days. Sibley Hall offers tables and chairs, computers and electronic games, board games, an art cart and crafts. The Community Room is set up with tables and chairs, and games as well. Drop in for a little while or for the afternoon.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 18Closed
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Tuesday, June 204:00—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 More21
Wednesday, June 216:00—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Design Your Own Empower Poster (Grades 6-12)
Create some art that celebrates who you are! We will have all the supplies and instructions, but it's up to you to choose the empowering words that describe why you are so wonderful and unique! Come join us to make this colorful and inspiring art project.…Learn More22
Thursday, June 223:30—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
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Friday, June 231:30—3:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Comic Drawing Workshop with Cathy G. Johnson (Grades 6-12)
Come have fun while drawing your own comics! In this workshop, students will play silly drawing games, generate ideas for their own characters, and start to writetheir own comic book stories. All levels of experience welcome! Workshop is run by Cathy G.…Learn MoreFriday, June 232:00—5:00 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
CirculationGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Community RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
LibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Library Parking LotGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Sibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
FanFest 2023 @ GPL! Summer Reading Kick-Off Event!
We invite you to join us in costume when you visit the visit the library between 2-5 pm today ! For all ages to enjoy!Schedule:
1:30-3:00 pm Comic Book Workshop Sibley Hall (Grades 6-12)2:00-2:45 pm Bluey Story time (Garden)2:00-4:00 pm Ultimate Video Game Truck Parking Lot (Grades K-12)
2:00-5:00 pm Drop in Craft (Children’s Room)
3:00- 400 pm Face painting (Garden)
3:15-3:45 pm Squishmallow Bingo Sibley Hall (Grades 6-12)
3:45- 4:15 pm Squishmallow Bingo Sibley Hall (Grades 2-5)
2:00-4:00 pm Costume Contest Photo Booth/ Green Screen Community Room all ages
4:15-5:00 pm Karaoke Sibley all ages
4:30 pm Costume Contest Winners announced in Sibley
3:15-5:00 pm Snacks Sibley Hallo all ages
2:00-5:00 Comic Book Button Making 2nd Floor near Circ Desk all ages
The Summer Reading Program is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.
Friday, June 232:00—4:00 PMLibrary Parking LotGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Mobile Video Game Theatre (School aged Children and Teens)
The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Truck will be in the library parking lot during Fan Fest with their luxury limo-style theater on wheels which features five HUGE widescreen high-definition TVs inside , with surround sound and and awesome lighting; it’s a multiplayer video gaming heaven! They have the greatest games from P5X, Xbox X, PS4, XBox1 and Nintendo Switch!No sign up is required, but the trailer is limited to 16 players at once, and depending on demand, players may have a time limit, and those waiting will be given a number and a time slot.…Learn MoreFriday, June 233:15—3:45 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Squishmallow Bingo (Grades 6-12)
We will play Bingo to win adorable squishmallows! Open to those in grades 6-12This event is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.24
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Sunday, June 25Closed
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Tuesday, June 274:00—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 More28
Wednesday, June 285:00—8:15 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Pizza & Movie Night: Avatar: The Way of Water (Grades 6-12)
Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore other regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans. Movie is MPAA Rated PG13.…Learn More29
Thursday, June 296:30—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Pin, Pendant or Patch: Felting with Rachel Benson (Grades 6-12 + parents)
Rachel Benson of The Fiber Web will be here to help us create a felting project, but the design will be up to you! Make a pendant, pin or patch - your choice! Parents are also welcome to craft a felt project along with their teen. All supplies will be provided.…Learn More30