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Monday, October 27:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Blame and Political Attitudes: The Psychology of America's Culture War (Part 2)

VIRTUAL: Blame and Political Attitudes: The Psychology of America's Culture War (Part 2)We just didn't have enough time with Gail last time so she's agreed to an encore discussion! This time, we'll be focusing on the culture wars and how they have contributed to the current divide in America. And, how can we bring our family and friends back to the dinner table for meaningful discussions? Please join us for another conversation with Professor Gail Sahar, author of "Blame and Political Attitudes: The Psychology of America’s Culture War".…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 3All DayCirculationGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

ACTIVITY: Spice Club - Bay Leaf

ACTIVITY: Spice Club - Bay LeafJoin 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, October 3All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Trivia Tuesday

VIRTUAL: Trivia TuesdayGPL'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, October 310:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Creative Kids Drop-In Craft

Creative Kids Drop-In CraftCreative Kids Drop-In Craft Time. Every Tuesday 10-4:30, Sept 5-May 31.   Drop-in crafts in the Children’s Room. Let the creativity flow! Parent supervision necessary.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, October 310:30—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Music and Movement with the Family Partnership

We dance, sing songs, play instruments and read stories!  Ages 0-5. 6 Tuesdays 10:30-11 am: Tuesdays: Sept 19; Oct 3 & 17; Nov 14 & 28; Dec 12.  Registration is required for each event.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 310:30 AM—1:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This is a great class for those coming back to being creative or for people who want to learn a new skills.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 32:30—4:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Let's Talk About... Religious Freedom and Non-Discrimination

IN PERSON: Let's Talk About... Religious Freedom and Non-DiscriminationCome 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 More

Tuesday, October 34:00—4:45 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Book Worms for Grades 4 & 5

Book Worms for Grades 4 & 5Join a fun, relaxed group with Miss Carrie for Grades 4 & 5.   We meet on the first Tuesday of every month from October, 2023-May 2024.

Tuesday, October 35:00—5:45 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Comics Club (Grades 3-5)

Comics Club (Grades 3-5)Do you love to draw?  Do you love to read comics and graphic novels?  Join Comics Club and draw, write and create your own comics or graphic novels.   You could also bring your own project to work on or start a new one.   Basic materials provided.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 36:30—9:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Lifelong Learning: Gelli Printing Lab

IN PERSON: Lifelong Learning: Gelli Printing LabThe Gelli Printing Lab is a monthly gathering specifically designed to foster creativity and collaboration. Each month a unique project is introduced, guiding participants as they explore and experiment with Gelli printing techniques. Whether a seasoned printer or just starting out, all are invited to join for an afternoon of innovation and creative expression!This group facilitated by artist and designer Kimberly Stoney.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 37:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation Group

VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation GroupPlease note that this group has decided to remain virtual for the time being. Hablas 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, October 37:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Gardens of the Scottish Highlands with Enchanted Gardens

VIRTUAL: Gardens of the Scottish Highlands with Enchanted GardensScotland is home to amazing public and private gardens. Enjoy an armchair tour of 15 very different gardens in Scotland—from castles and historic estate properties in the Highlands to botanic gardens and intimate private edens.  Sign up directly through Zoom here!RECORDING NOTE: This presentation will NOT be recorded.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 410:00—11:00 AMOther

OFF-SITE: Reading Ramblers Group

OFF-SITE: Reading Ramblers GroupNo need to read something specific! Meet other readers at the designated Groton Conservation property to discuss whatever you are currently reading. March 6 - Throne Hill (park at Rockwood Lane)April 3 - Wattle's PondMay 1 - Skinner ForestJune 5 - Blackman Field and WoodsPresented in partnership with Groton Conservation Trust.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 410:30—11:00 AMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 411:15—11:45 AMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 41:30—4:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This course is for beginning and returning painters who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and new approaches to painting with either oils or acrylics.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 44:00—4:45 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Cursive Club for Grades 3-5

Cursive Club for Grades 3-5Its back!  Cast aside the keyboards and learn and/or practice cursive writing in a fun atmosphere with Miss Carrie. Meets first Wednesday October, 2023-January, 2024. Grades 3-5.   Registration Required.   

Wednesday, October 45:00—6:30 PMZoom

CANCELED - 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, October 46:00—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Robotics Battle-bots Challenge (Grade 5-10)

Robotics Battle-bots Challenge (Grade 5-10)Create a battle ready robot using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits and compete for prizes. Grades 5-10.

Wednesday, October 47:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To Portugal

VIRTUAL: Armchair Travel To PortugalVisit Portugal. This road trip includes stops in the fantastical town of Sintra; to Coimbra, the oldest university town in Europe; to heady Porto quiet Evora, and luminous Lisbon. Discover why Portugal has become a favorite spot for many Americans to visit.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 47:00—8:30 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: An Evening with Author Marie Benedict

VIRTUAL: An Evening with Author Marie BenedictDon't miss this very special opportunity to join us in conversation with bestselling author Marie Benedict as she shares a presentation on her work, specifically The Mitford Affair, a NEW work of historical fiction. Ms. Benedict is also the author of The Personal Librarian, The Mystery of Mrs.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 510:30—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss Jacquie

Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss JacquieJoin Miss Jacquie (aka "Strega Mama") for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited.

Thursday, October 51:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

GPL Knitting & Crochet GroupKnitting & 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 More

Thursday, October 54:00—4:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read Aloud with Jennie

Miss Jennie Fitzkee, a teacher from the Groton Community School, is one of the most amazing, dynamic storytellers! She will read from the best children's chapter books for children in grades K-2. You will NOT want to miss out! This read-aloud meets the first and third Thursday every month, starting Jan 5.…Learn More

Thursday, October 57:00—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: All About Hawks with Mass Audubon

IN PERSON: All About Hawks with Mass AudubonLearn all about the most common species of hawks in Massachusetts, including how to tell them apart, their life cycles, and their hunting abilities.    Generously sponsored by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Thursday, October 57:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Restoring Justice: A Virtual Tour of the Salem Witch Trials Exhibit

Salem’s witch trials are a definitive example of intolerance and injustice in American history. This exhibition examines the extraordinary series of events in 1692-3 that led to the deaths of 25 innocent women, men and children who were wrongfully convicted of crimes.…Learn More
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Friday, October 610:30—11:15 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Tales & Tunes Presents: Music with Julie

Join in with Julie and we'll sing songs for the youngest children. Ages 0-5. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Friday, October 63:30—5:15 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

YA Afternoon Movie: Nimona (Grades 6-12)

YA Afternoon Movie: Nimona (Grades 6-12)Drop by after school to watch a movie with your friends. Snacks served. Grades 6-12. Movie is MPAA Rated PG.  Registration ahead is appreciated, but not required.
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Saturday, October 711:00 AM—12:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Halloween Craft Party with the Crafty Girls for Ages PreK-2

Come in costume for a festive crafting party! Are you all set for some Halloween fun? Come join us for a magical craft adventure where kids can create their very own witch masks and hats! This easy and enchanting activity will let your little witches and wizards design their own spooktacular accessories.…Learn More

Saturday, October 72:00—4:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

CANCELED - Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-12)

 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 More
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Sunday, October 82:30—4:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Asian Art Series: Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art

VIRTUAL: Asian Art Series: Hidden Meanings in Chinese ArtSpend your Sunday afternoon learning about the arts of Asia from experts at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco! Each month will focus on a unique topic from this vast, diverse, and ever evolving continent. October 8 @ 2:30 pm Sign up directly through Zoom here!Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art Bats, gourds, peaches, ribbons, and monkeys on horses.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 10All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Trivia Tuesday

VIRTUAL: Trivia TuesdayGPL'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, October 1010:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Creative Kids Drop-In Craft

Creative Kids Drop-In CraftCreative Kids Drop-In Craft Time. Every Tuesday 10-4:30, Sept 5-May 31.   Drop-in crafts in the Children’s Room. Let the creativity flow! Parent supervision necessary.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, October 1010:30 AM—1:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This is a great class for those coming back to being creative or for people who want to learn a new skills.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 103:30—4:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

YA Comics Club (Grades 6-12)

Comics Club is a place to share your love of comics and graphic novels, spend time drawing and/or writing and have fun! Bring your current project or try our suggested challenge. Supplies provided and snacks served! (Grades 6-12)

Tuesday, October 104:30—5:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Book Worm Masters Grades 6 & 7

Book Worm Masters Grades 6 & 7If you love to read and talk about books with friends, Book Worm Masters is for you!  Join a fun and relaxed book group that meets the second Tuesday of each month from October, 2023-May, 2024. Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 104:30—5:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Book Worm Masters Grades 6 & 7

Book Worm Masters Grades 6 & 7If you love to read and talk about books with friends, Book Worm Masters is for you!  Join a fun and relaxed book group that meets the second Tuesday of each month from October, 2023-May, 2024.

Tuesday, October 107:00—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, October 107:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: The Imaginary Worlds of Jules Verne with Bill Thierfelder

VIRTUAL: The Imaginary Worlds of Jules Verne with Bill ThierfelderThis program is a celebration of the French author who pioneered the science fiction genre. Best known for his novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travels long before air travel and submarines were invented, and before practical means of space travel had been devised.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 107:00—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Plant Powered Group - Tofu Explorations!

Tofu tasting and comparison! Bring your own favorite tofu dish to share (or another plant-based dish you love). We'll explore different types of tofu and compare different brands as well. Sign up to share what dish you will bring HERE!

Tuesday, October 107:00—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, October 107:00—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, October 1110:30—11:00 AMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 1111:15—11:45 AMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 111:30—4:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This course is for beginning and returning painters who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and new approaches to painting with either oils or acrylics.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 114:00—4:15 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Read to BlitzenChildren 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, October 114:15—4:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Read to BlitzenChildren 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, October 114:30—4:45 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Read to BlitzenChildren 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, October 114:45—5:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Read to BlitzenChildren 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, October 116:00—7:15 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Make & Take: Fall Lanterns (Grades 6-12)

Make & Take: Fall Lanterns (Grades 6-12)Decorate glowing lanterns for fall. All instructions and supplies are provided.   For grades 6-12.   Sponsored by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Wednesday, October 117:00—8:15 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: How To Find Elusive Ancestors

VIRTUAL: How To Find Elusive AncestorsLearn how to use vital records, censuses, deeds, probate, poor house records, newspapers, cemetery records, and online resources -- and overcome false assumptions -- to discover an ancestor's parentage. The case study of Mary Drummond will be explored in depth.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 1210:30—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss Jacquie

Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss JacquieJoin Miss Jacquie (aka "Strega Mama") for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited.

Thursday, October 1211:15 AM—12:00 PMKatie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Sibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Hula Hoop Movement with Emma Ages 3-5

Hula Hoop Movement with Emma Ages 3-5Hula Hoop Class with Miss Emma for Ages 3-5. Learn cool moves using a hula hoop! Games, dance, and movement. Hoops provided. This event will  be held outside in the garden; However, if the weather is not conducive, we will move inside to Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Thursday, October 121:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

GPL Knitting & Crochet GroupKnitting & 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 More

Thursday, October 124:00—4:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Book Bears for Grades 2 & 3

Book Bears for Grades 2 & 3. Meets in-person the 2nd Thursday of every month, 4-4:30 pm. Starts Sept 8. For the first meeting, kids can talk about a book they read over the summer or a favorite book! We will hand out October's selection at the meeting.…Learn More

Thursday, October 124:30—5:30 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, October 124:45—5:45 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Crackerjacks Book Group for Grades 8 and Up

Crackerjacks Book Group for Grades 8 and UpIf you love reading great books with friends, join us for a fun and relaxed time with Miss Carrie.

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

CANCELED - IN PERSON: Supper Club (NEW)

IN PERSON: Supper Club (NEW)This group will meet monthly to explore a different theme in food based on flavor, culture, or type of food! Dishes may be from your own recipe collection, a cookbook, or online. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the unique bond that forms over a shared meal and conversation!October 12 - Appetizers and Finger Foods To sign up to contribute and see what others are bringing, visit: https://www.…Learn More

Thursday, October 127:00—8:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Felt a Ghost with Rachel Benson (Adults only)

Learn the basics of felting or continue your felting journey with others! This month participants will create a cute and clever ghost! Create a needle felted project to be proud of with talented fiber artist, Rachel Benson. All materials will be provided at the time of the workshop.…Learn More

Thursday, October 127:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Boston's Statues: How and What a City Chooses to Remember

Boston's many statues provide insight into the city’s history and identity. These monuments are a part of the city’s cultural heritage and together they form a rich tapestry of Boston’s past. It also shows how and what is remembered. In this presentation, we will explore some of Boston’s most famous (and not so famous) statues to see what they tell us.…Learn More
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Friday, October 1310:15—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown for Ages 3-5

Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown for ages 3-5 *Please note the time change of this program*  Your preschooler will learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with certified yoga instructor Ellen! Space is limited for these programs.…Learn More

Friday, October 133:30—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.

Friday, October 134:00—6:00 PMZoom

CANCELED - VIRTUAL: Los Literarios: Spanish Literary Society

VIRTUAL: Los Literarios: Spanish Literary SocietySign up here!This group is dedicated to people who love reading and speak Spanish. Los Literários will be a small group who will meet online every second Friday of the month to talk about whatever people are already reading. No assigned reading!The books and articles you read don’t need to be in Spanish.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 1411:00 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Adult Dungeons and Dragons

IN PERSON: Adult Dungeons and DragonsEnjoy 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 More

Saturday, October 1411:00 AM—12:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Custom Copper Bookmarks with Heather Beck

IN PERSON: Custom Copper Bookmarks with Heather BeckThe copper bookmark making workshop will teach you how to create your own drawings in metal with special tools and hammers. Come learn to stamp your favorite images, words and textures to create a truly unique bookmark that will stand the test of time.…Learn More

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

Make & Take Copper Bookmarks (Grades 6-12)

The copper bookmark making workshop will teach you how to create your own drawings in metal with special tools and hammers. Come learn to stamp your favorite images, words and textures to create a truly unique bookmark that will stand the test of time.…Learn More

Saturday, October 143:00—4:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

CANCELED - Cancelled: Lego Spike for Grades 3-5

Cancelled: Lego Spike for Grades 3-5This class meets Saturday, Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 4, and Dec 9, 3-4 pm. Lesson 1 (Sept 9 )- Build a Bowling game and have fun Bowling. Lesson 2 (October 14)- Build a Wind turbine through Legos and learn about clean energy. Lesson 3 (November 4)- Build a cable car to cross a lake using a Lego motor.…Learn More
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Sunday, October 152:30—3:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

CANCELED - IN PERSON: Sunday Concert Series: Daniel Gay Cacophony

IN PERSON: Sunday Concert Series: Daniel Gay CacophonySpend a Sunday afternoon enjoying LIVE music for FREE!October 15 – Daniel GayTravel the world through the music of Daniel Gay. Interweaving piano, guitar, and accordion, Gay draws on influences from Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. His music is often inspired by the students he has taught throughout his twenty-five years in the music classroom.…Learn More
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Monday, October 167:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: More Haunted Lighthouses of New England

VIRTUAL: More Haunted Lighthouses of New EnglandWe had such a blast with Jeremy last year that we just had to do it again. He's working on a 2. 0 program just for us! More stories, more ghosts, more sightings - just more! Lighthouses and ghost stories often seem to go hand in hand. Last time, Jeremy discussed the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light, among others.…Learn More

Monday, October 167:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Kat Martin Discusses "The Ghost Illusion"

VIRTUAL: Bestselling Author Kat Martin Discusses "The Ghost Illusion"Bestselling author Kat Martin will discuss her brand new thriller, The Ghost Illusion. In this spine-tingling tale the New York Times bestselling author melds psychological thriller and ghost story as one woman’s daring search for the truth behind a historic British tragedy tests the dividing line between life and death.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 17All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Trivia Tuesday

VIRTUAL: Trivia TuesdayGPL'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, October 1710:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Creative Kids Drop-In Craft

Creative Kids Drop-In CraftCreative Kids Drop-In Craft Time. Every Tuesday 10-4:30, Sept 5-May 31.   Drop-in crafts in the Children’s Room. Let the creativity flow! Parent supervision necessary.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, October 1710:30—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Music and Movement with the Family Partnership

We dance, sing songs, play instruments and read stories!  Ages 0-5. 6 Tuesdays 10:30-11 am: Tuesdays: Sept 19; Oct 3 & 17; Nov 14 & 28; Dec 12.  Registration is required for each event.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 1710:30 AM—1:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This is a great class for those coming back to being creative or for people who want to learn a new skills.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 174:00—4:45 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

LEGO Club for ages 5-12

LEGO Club for ages 5-12LEGO® Club. For Ages 5-12. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the, 4-4:45 pm. Registration is required. We supply the LEGOs, tables, & space—you supply the imagination!Space is limited. Please sign up.

Tuesday, October 177:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation Group

VIRTUAL: Spanish Conversation GroupPlease note that this group has decided to remain virtual for the time being. Hablas 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, October 177:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Queen with Vinnie Bruno

VIRTUAL: Queen with Vinnie BrunoQueen was formed in 1970 and became hugely successful incorporating various genres into their work, including progressive art rock, hard rock, heavy metal, vaudevillian music hall and pop rock. We will journey with Freddie Mercury and the band through their early days in London to international stardom - from their anthem “We Are the Champions” to the complex harmonies of “Somebody to Love” to the pseudo-classical arrangement of “Bohemian Rhapsody.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 177:00—8:30 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Genograms: Discovering Medical Histories in Your Family Tree

Genealogical research may hold the answers to questions you have about your family medical history. Many health conditions tend to run in families. This reoccurrence is thought to be due to a combination of genetics, the environment, and personal lifestyle.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 1810:30—11:00 AMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 1811:15—11:45 AMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 181:30—4:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This course is for beginning and returning painters who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and new approaches to painting with either oils or acrylics.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 185:00—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, October 186:00—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Make & Take: Spooky Cake Pops (Grades 6-12)

Make & Take: Spooky Cake Pops (Grades 6-12)Join us to make make mummies, Jack Skellingtons, and ghosts come alive in food-form! Cake pops are fun to make and decorate and delicious to devour !  For grades 6-12.   Sponsored by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Wednesday, October 187:00—8:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Great Books Discussion Group

IN PERSON: Great Books Discussion GroupPlease 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 More

Wednesday, October 187:00—8:15 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: The Tragic Tale of Salem's Witchcraft Hysteria

The 1692 Salem trials are infamous for being the greatest witch hunt in American history. Untangle the tragic tale of Salem's witchcraft hysteria. Explore the perfect storm of factors that led to these disastrous events, including religious discord, political factionalism, the worst weather of the century, and an abject failure of leadership.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 1910:30—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Mirrors & Windows Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss Sheila

The Mirrors & Windows Storytime provides an opportunity for children to hear stories where they see themselves reflected (like looking in a mirror) AND they learn something new about someone else (like looking in a window). This storytime is geared towards children ages 3-5 and siblings are welcome.

Thursday, October 191:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

GPL Knitting & Crochet GroupKnitting & 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 More

Thursday, October 194:00—4:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read Aloud with Jennie

Miss Jennie Fitzkee, a teacher from the Groton Community School, is one of the most amazing, dynamic storytellers! She will read from the best children's chapter books for children in grades K-2. You will NOT want to miss out! This read-aloud meets the first and third Thursday every month, starting Jan 5.…Learn More

Thursday, October 197:00—8:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

HYBRID: Mad About Mystery Book Group

HYBRID: Mad About Mystery Book GroupPLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group.  If you would like to attend via Zoom, sign up here. 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 More

Thursday, October 197:00—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Ghosts and Legends of New England with Jeff Belanger

IN PERSON: Ghosts and Legends of New England with Jeff BelangerCome explore the haunts around the world and those in your own back yard! Jeff Belanger brings different stories every time he offers this program, so no two are the same. This multi-media adventure draws from Jeff's 25 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows that he’s worked on.…Learn More
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Friday, October 2010:15—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown for Ages 3-5

Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown for ages 3-5 *Please note the time change of this program*  Your preschooler will learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with certified yoga instructor Ellen! Space is limited for these programs.…Learn More

Friday, October 203:00—5:35 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

YA Afternoon Movie: Transformers, Rise of the Beasts (Grades 6-12)

YA Afternoon Movie: Transformers, Rise of the Beasts (Grades 6-12)Drop by after school to watch a movie with your friends. Snacks served. Movie is MPAA  Rated PG 13. Grades 6-12. Registration ahead is appreciated, but not required.
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Saturday, October 212:00—4:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-12)

 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 More

Saturday, October 212:00—3:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

CANCELED - Wild Inside: The Secret Lives of Semi Aquatic Mammals for Kids Ages 8-12

Wild Inside: The Secret Lives of Semi Aquatic Mammals for Kids Ages 8-12Due to low registration, we will reschedule this event. Stay tuned!The Wild Inside: The Secret Lives of Semi Aquatic Mammals The Nashua and Squannacook Rivers are home to four truly memorable semi aquatic mammals, the North American Beaver, the North American River Otter, the Muskrat and the American Mink.…Learn More
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Monday, October 237:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: An Evening with Cozy Mystery Writers Darci Hannah, Lynn Cahoon & Libby Klein

Bestselling cozy mystery authors Darci Hannah, Lynn Cahoon, and Libby Klein will discuss their brand new Halloween-themed mysteries. Hannah will spotlight Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant: A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery. Cahoon will highlight Four Charming Spells: A Kitchen Witch Mystery.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 24All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Trivia Tuesday

VIRTUAL: Trivia TuesdayGPL'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, October 2410:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Creative Kids Drop-In Craft

Creative Kids Drop-In CraftCreative Kids Drop-In Craft Time. Every Tuesday 10-4:30, Sept 5-May 31.   Drop-in crafts in the Children’s Room. Let the creativity flow! Parent supervision necessary.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, October 2410:30 AM—1:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This is a great class for those coming back to being creative or for people who want to learn a new skills.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 243:00—6:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Foreign Film Favorites Group

IN PERSON: Foreign Film Favorites GroupPLEASE NOTE: To better estimate attendance for these events, we ask that you register for each meeting of this group. October 24 Kahaani, India, 8. 1,  2 hours 2 minutes Kolkata is abuzz with the preparations for the annual Durga Puja festival, as seven months pregnant Vidya Bagchi steps off the airplane from London.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 247:00—8:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Zoom

HYBRID: Page Turners Book Group

HYBRID: Page Turners Book GroupPLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. The group is currently meeting in a hybrid style. Patrons may choose to attend in person or via zoom. Please note how you plan to attend the meeting when you register. If this plan changes, please email adultprograms@gpl.…Learn More

Tuesday, October 247:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: The Hidden History of First Ladies with a Tour of Her Own

VIRTUAL: The Hidden History of First Ladies with a Tour of Her OwnDiscover the often unexamined but pivotal contributions of our first ladies - from Dolley Madison and her vital role in preserving America’s early history to Eleanor Roosevelt's fight for civil rights to Jackie Kennedy and her preservation of the nation's capital.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 2510:30—11:00 AMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 2511:15—11:45 AMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Katie's GardenGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peapods Storytime for Ages 0-2

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2.  Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 251:30—4:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Learning and Loving Painting with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This course is for beginning and returning painters who want to acquire fundamental painting skills and new approaches to painting with either oils or acrylics.…Learn More

Wednesday, October 254:00—5:30 PMHistorical RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Halloween Felting Class with Rachel Benson for Ages 8-12: Make an Eyeball Monster!

Learn to felt with fiber artist Rachel Benson. More information to come. Ages 8-12. Registration is required and opens September 25. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Wednesday, October 254:00—4:15 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Read to BlitzenChildren 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, October 254:15—4:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Read to Blitzen

Read to BlitzenChildren 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, October 254:45—5:15 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Celebrate Blitzen's 10th Birthday!

Celebrate Blitzen's 10th Birthday!Let's have a PARTY for our beloved Blitzen who will turn 10 years old this day! Join us for a pre-Halloween COSTUME PARTY with cake and refreshments and a raffle for all who attend in costume! Sign up is required. Sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Wednesday, October 256:30—7:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450
Zoom

Young Adult Advisory Council (Grades 6-12)

Young Adult Advisory Council (Grades 6-12)If you are in Grades 6-12 and you love the library and library programs, we need your help to advise and assist the Young Adult Librarian. Earn volunteer hours for the meetings  you attend.  

Wednesday, October 257:00—8:15 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: First Ladies Fashions -- Reflecting & Shaping National Politics & Culture, Then and Now

VIRTUAL: First Ladies Fashions -- Reflecting & Shaping National Politics & Culture, Then and NowThe wardrobes in the White House send a message -- from Abigail Adams’ restrained New England style to Dolley Madison’s love of turbans; from Mary Todd Lincoln’s work with Elizabeth Keckley, a free Black dressmaker, to devotees of Parisian couture like Edith Wilson and proponents of “American Fashions for American Women” like Florence Harding; to style icon Jacklyn Kennedy to the climate conscious fashions of First Lady Dr.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 2610:30—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss Jacquie

Storytime for 3, 4, & 5 Year Olds with Miss JacquieJoin Miss Jacquie (aka "Strega Mama") for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited.

Thursday, October 261:30—3:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: GPL Knitting Group

GPL Knitting & Crochet GroupKnitting & 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 More

Thursday, October 264:30—5:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Make & Take: Personalized Mini Pumpkins (Grades 6-12)

Come celebrate National Pumpkin Day and bring home a pumpkin or two that screams you! We will have  lots of inspiration and all the things you might need  to customize mini pumpkins -- paint, glitter, glue, fabric, sequins, jewels, and more!   For grades 6-12.…Learn More

Thursday, October 267:00—8:00 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: A Dramatic Recital of The Raven with Jeff Zygmont

IN PERSON: A Dramatic Recital of The Raven with Jeff ZygmontMore than 175 years after its first publication, the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe remains both a masterwork of American literature and an entertaining adventure in horror. Enrich your Halloween season by experiencing a dramatic recital of "The Raven" by poet Jeffrey Zygmont.…Learn More

Thursday, October 267:00—8:30 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Shaken: Art That Rocked Audiences from the Renaissance to Today with Culturally Curious

VIRTUAL: Shaken: Art That Rocked Audiences from the Renaissance to Today with Culturally CuriousThe history of art is filled with stories of paintings and sculptures that ruffled feathers and riled audiences. Sometimes artists intended to make a splash and sometimes they unintentionally fell into controversy. This program considers some of the biggest scandals in the art world in terms of audience reception and includes works such as Donatello’s David, Manet’s Luncheon on the Grass, and Sargent’s famous Madame X.…Learn More
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Friday, October 2710:15—11:00 AMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown for Ages 3-5

Yoga & Literacy with Ellen Olson-Brown for ages 3-5 *Please note the time change of this program*  Your preschooler will learn gentle yoga and early literacy skills with certified yoga instructor Ellen! Space is limited for these programs.…Learn More

Friday, October 2711:30 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

Friday, October 273:30—5:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-10)

 Teen Led Dungeons & Dragons Game (Grades 6-10)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 More
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Saturday, October 2811:00 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: Adult Dungeons and Dragons

IN PERSON: Adult Dungeons and DragonsEnjoy 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 More
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Sunday, October 293:30—4:30 PMSibley HallGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

IN PERSON: "Don't Close Your Eyes" Reading with Hanna Melnyczuk

Local Artist Hanna Melnyczuk reads from hernia book, "Don’t Close Your Eyes”, drawings in response to the war. Part of the exhibit, "Voices from Ukraine, Images of War”, on view through November 4.
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Monday, October 306:30—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: A Look Back At King Kong -- The 90th Anniversary

Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, King Kong first roared its way into movie houses in 1933. Both technical achievement for its time and thought-provoking fable, it went on to become an iconic part of horror cinema that spawned a legacy and, to date, two remakes.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 31All DayLibraryGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

VIRTUAL: Trivia Tuesday

VIRTUAL: Trivia TuesdayGPL'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, October 3110:00 AM—4:30 PMChildren's RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Creative Kids Drop-In Craft

Creative Kids Drop-In CraftCreative Kids Drop-In Craft Time. Every Tuesday 10-4:30, Sept 5-May 31.   Drop-in crafts in the Children’s Room. Let the creativity flow! Parent supervision necessary.  Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Tuesday, October 3110:30 AM—1:30 PMCommunity RoomGroton Public Library99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill Pottle

Lifelong Learning: Dynamic Drawing with Jill PottleLocal artist and talented educator, Jill Pottle, returns to GPL! Jill will teach a series of classes on beginning painting in a small group setting. This is a great class for those coming back to being creative or for people who want to learn a new skills.…Learn More