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Saturday, July 111:00—11:45 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Nathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Teddy Bear Picnic
Bring a blanket, a snack, and your favorite stuffed animal and join Miss Maren for a Teddy Bear picnic. This event will feature books and songs appropriate for ages 2-8 and caregivers. In case of inclement weather, this event will be held in the Dexter Room.…Learn More
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Monday, July 310:30—11:15 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Children's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Maren
Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Maren for a weekly storytime with songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. Storytime is held in the Children's Room or outside on the Town Green depending on the weather. Registration is not required.…Learn MoreMonday, July 34:30—5:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Nintendo Game Night
Meet up in the Dexter Room to hang out, eat snacks, and play the Library's Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros always available. You may bring your own games and Switch or check out some of the Library's via our Game Club Card. Best suited ages 7-14.…Learn More4
Tuesday, July 4Library Closed
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Wednesday, July 53:00—3:45 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Nathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Craft Club: Find Your Voice!
"Find Your Voice!" this Summer Reading through art! Our craft challenge this summer is to create art to accompany submitted poems during April Poetry Month! Participants will have paints, crayons, paper, and other craft materials at their disposal. Art will be displayed alongside poems in the Library!No registration required.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 54:00—6:00 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Henna Workshop with WickedGoodHenna
Certified henna artist Mandy Roberge of WickedGoodHenna invites those 10 and older to receive their very own henna tattoo. Mandy will also provide materials for the first few participants to try doing henna themselves! This 2-hour workshop is walk-in and have fun - no registration required, but come early to choose your designs and enjoy watching Mandy's artistry.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 56:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Learn From Your Neighbor
A weekly summer enrichment program for all ages to accompany our summer reading theme "Find Your Voice!" The program is a five-week long speaker series called "Learn From Your Neighbor," where each speaker presents a special skill or passion and gives attendees an opportunity to learn how to get started.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 610:30—11:15 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Children's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Maren
Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Maren for a weekly storytime with songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. Storytime is held in the Children's Room or on the Town Green depending on the weather. Registration is not required.…Learn More7
Friday, July 71:00—2:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
A club best for adventurers between the ages of 6 and 10. Each week we will read a new Choose Your Own Adventure book out loud and choose which path to take together. After the story ends, club members will participate in a STEAM activity that relates to the book of the week.…Learn MoreFriday, July 73:00—4:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
YA Book Group
Readers ages 13-18 are invited to join friends to discuss the book of the month, eat pizza, and play book BINGO! The book for the month is The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson. BINGO sheets are available in each copy at pickup at the TML Circulation desk.…Learn More
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Saturday, July 812:00—1:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Journaling Workshop for Teens
Journal together every other Saturday in this three-part workshop for ages 13 - 18. Guided journaling prompts are provided but optional. All materials provided. Registration is limited to 10 participants. 9
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Monday, July 104:30—5:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Lego Club
Come get creative with the Library's LEGOs and meet fellow builders. Use an instructional book, try out a challenge card, or plan out your own build from scratch. This group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Best suited ages 5-12.…Learn More11
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Wednesday, July 126:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Learn From Your Neighbor
A weekly summer enrichment program for all ages to accompany our summer reading theme "Find Your Voice!" The program is a five-week long speaker series called "Learn From Your Neighbor," where each speaker presents a special skill or passion and gives attendees an opportunity to learn how to get started.
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Thursday, July 1311:00—11:45 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Nathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Drawbridge Puppet Theater presents Chicken Little and The Three Little Pigs
Drawbridge Puppet Theater presents the stories of Chicken Little and The Three Little Pigs. This program is best for younger children and their families and is sponsored in part by the Rita Ford foundation.
Thursday, July 134:00—5:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Hour of Code
The Hour of Code (hosted on Code. org) is a one-hour introduction to computer science, using fun tutorials to show that anybody can learn the basics. In each session, participants will work on a new activity or build something entirely fresh using Scratch.…Learn More
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Friday, July 143:00—3:45 PMBehind the Library
Nathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Middle Grade Book Club
Readers ages 9-12 meet to discuss this month's book, hang out with friends, and play trivia! The book for this month is The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights by Alexandria Rogers. Copies are available through CWMARS and at the Circulation desk.…Learn More
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Monday, July 1710:30—11:15 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Children's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Maren
Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Maren for a weekly storytime with songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. Storytime is held in the Children's Room or outside on the Town Green depending on the weather. Registration is not required.…Learn MoreMonday, July 174:30—5:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Nintendo Game Night
Meet up in the Dexter Room to hang out, eat snacks, and play the Library's Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros always available. You may bring your own games and Switch or check out some of the Library's via our Game Club Card. Best suited ages 7-14.…Learn MoreMonday, July 176:30—7:30 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
MRE and Me Storytime
Students in grades K-5 and their families are invited to enjoy stories read by teachers from Mary Rowlandson Elementary.18
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Wednesday, July 194:30—5:30 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Chess + Board Game Club
Join us in the Children's Room for games of chess, checkers, monopoly, mancala, and more! All skill levels welcome. Best suited ages 7-15. No registration required. Email mbrummer@lancasterma. gov for more info. Wednesday, July 196:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Learn From Your Neighbor
A weekly summer enrichment program for all ages to accompany our summer reading theme "Find Your Voice!" The program is a five-week long speaker series called "Learn From Your Neighbor," where each speaker presents a special skill or passion and gives attendees an opportunity to learn how to get started.
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Thursday, July 2010:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Summer Storytime with Ms. Liz
Ms. Liz Garreffi from the Nashoba Regional School District presents this storytime for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each storytime features books, movement, and other age-appropriate activities. Thursday, July 204:00—5:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Hour of Code
The Hour of Code (hosted on Code. org) is a one-hour introduction to computer science, using fun tutorials to show that anybody can learn the basics. In each session, participants will work on a new activity or build something entirely fresh using Scratch.…Learn More
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Friday, July 211:00—2:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
A club best for adventurers between the ages of 6 and 10. Each week we will read a new Choose Your Own Adventure book out loud and choose which path to take together. After the story ends, club members will participate in a STEAM activity that relates to the book of the week.…Learn More22
Saturday, July 2212:00—1:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Journaling Workshop for Teens
Journal together every other Saturday in this three-part workshop for ages 13 - 18. Guided journaling prompts are provided but optional. All materials provided. Registration is limited to 10 participants. 23
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Monday, July 2410:30—11:15 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Children's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Maren
Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Maren for a weekly storytime with songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. Storytime is held in the Children's Room or outside on the Town Green depending on the weather. Registration is not required.…Learn MoreMonday, July 2412:30—1:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Rachel's Book Group
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for lively discussion…Learn MoreMonday, July 244:30—5:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Lego Club
Come get creative with the Library's LEGOs and meet fellow builders. Use an instructional book, try out a challenge card, or plan out your own build from scratch. This group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Best suited ages 5-12.…Learn More25
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Wednesday, July 266:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
CANCELED - Learn From Your Neighbor
EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED A weekly summer enrichment program for all ages to accompany our summer reading theme "Find Your Voice!" The program is a five-week long speaker series called "Learn From Your Neighbor," where each speaker presents a special skill or passion and gives attendees an opportunity to learn how to get started.
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Thursday, July 2710:30—11:15 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Children's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Maren
Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Maren for a weekly storytime with songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. Storytime is held in the Children's Room or on the Town Green depending on the weather. Registration is not required.…Learn MoreThursday, July 274:00—5:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Hour of Code
The Hour of Code (hosted on Code. org) is a one-hour introduction to computer science, using fun tutorials to show that anybody can learn the basics. In each session, participants will work on a new activity or build something entirely fresh using Scratch.…Learn More
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Friday, July 281:00—2:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club
A club best for adventurers between the ages of 6 and 10. Each week we will read a new Choose Your Own Adventure book out loud and choose which path to take together. After the story ends, club members will participate in a STEAM activity that relates to the book of the week.…Learn More29
Saturday, July 2911:00 AM—12:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Interactive Family Movie
Enjoy this classic animated movie about a mermaid who longs to be out of the sea. You will be provided a set of instructions that will make this experience fun and interactive (make smooching sounds when you see a certain prince, wiggle arms like tentacles when the villain shows up, and much more).…Learn More
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Monday, July 3110:30—11:15 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Children's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Maren
Children ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Miss Maren for a weekly storytime with songs, rhymes, finger plays, and books. Storytime is held in the Children's Room or outside on the Town Green depending on the weather. Registration is not required.…Learn More