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Thursday, June 110:30—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 More2
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Saturday, June 310:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Seven Bridges Creative Writing Group
The Saturday morning creative writing group is based on the belief that every person is a writer and strives to provide a safe environment where writers at all levels of experience can experiment, learn, and develop craft. Each week writers are given 20 minutes for spontaneous writing using provided prompts, followed by an opportunity to read their work and receive positive-only reinforcement and encouragement.…Learn More
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Monday, June 54:30—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 will be available. You may bring your own games and Joy-Cons or use the Library's. All ages welcome.
No registration required.…Learn More6
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Wednesday, June 712:00—1:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Friends of Thayer Memorial Library
The Friends of Thayer Memorial Library meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p. m. Come join us in planning activities that support the Library. Please note the date and time change. All are welcome!
Executive Committee:Melissa Carlson,…Learn MoreWednesday, June 71:00—2:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Joe's Book Group
Director Joe's monthly book discussion groupThis month's selection:Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb
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Saturday, June 1010:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Seven Bridges Creative Writing Group
The Saturday morning creative writing group is based on the belief that every person is a writer and strives to provide a safe environment where writers at all levels of experience can experiment, learn, and develop craft. Each week writers are given 20 minutes for spontaneous writing using provided prompts, followed by an opportunity to read their work and receive positive-only reinforcement and encouragement.…Learn More
Saturday, June 1010:30 AM—12:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Printmaking with Botanicals
This program is funded by the Greater Worcester Community Foundation's Rosemary Davis Nature Grant. Participants will use botanical items that they have gathered before the program to create lively and lovely artwork. Working with a small gel plate, acrylic paints and botanicals from your own yard, home garden, or house plants, you will learn to make beautiful prints without a press! With the addition of stencils, you will create interesting backgrounds and build layers in your prints.…Learn More11
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Monday, June 1210:30—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 MoreMonday, June 124:30—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 master builders. This group meets on alternating Mondays and is open to all ages. Email mbrummer@lancasterma. gov with questions.13
Tuesday, June 136:30—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Eco-Nuclear Solutions
The climate crisis is no longer hypothetical. It has arrived. The fastest way to decarbonize the planet and reduce use of fossil fuels is to incorporate more nuclear energy into the regional power grid. Energy educators are offering free public talks to groups of all kinds – schools, libraries, religious communities, as well as civic, service and environmental organizations all over Massachusetts.…Learn More14
Wednesday, June 144:30—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 7-18. No registration required. Email mbrummer@lancasterma. gov for more info. 15
Thursday, June 1510:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Every Child Ready to Read
Liz Garreffi, the Early Childhood Coordinator at the Nashoba Regional School District, leads this early literacy storytime featuring stories, songs, and a craft. Suitable for ages 2-5. No registration required.16
Friday, June 164:00—4:45 PMNathaniel 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 Space Case: a Moon Base Alpha novel by Stuart Gibbs. Copies are available through CWMARS and at the Circulation desk. Email mbrummer@lancasterma.…Learn More17
Saturday, June 1710:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Seven Bridges Creative Writing Group
The Saturday morning creative writing group is based on the belief that every person is a writer and strives to provide a safe environment where writers at all levels of experience can experiment, learn, and develop craft. Each week writers are given 20 minutes for spontaneous writing using provided prompts, followed by an opportunity to read their work and receive positive-only reinforcement and encouragement.…Learn More
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Monday, June 19Library Closed
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Wednesday, June 214:30—5:30 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, June 216:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
CANCELED - LibraryBEATS Drum and Rhythm Circle with Otha Day
This fun and lively drum circle presented by Otha Day uses rhythm to build community, promote well-being and healing, and create joy. Learn and play songs, rhythms, chants, and activities from the cultures of both East and West Africa, the Middle East, First Nations Peoples, African America, and European America.…Learn More22
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Friday, June 231:00—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 More24
Saturday, June 2412:00—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. 25
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Monday, June 2610:30—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, June 2612:30—1:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting 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, June 264:30—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 will be available. You may bring your own games and Joy-Cons or use the Library's. All ages welcome.
No registration required.…Learn More27
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Wednesday, June 283:00—7:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Trustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Friends of Thayer Memorial Library Youth Book Sale
Annual Friends of the Thayer Memorial Library Book Sale with ice cream plus special guest Wonderland Faces providing face-painting and glitter tattoos.29
Thursday, June 2910:30—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, June 294:00—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
Thursday, June 296:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters' weekly meeting
Thursday, June 296:30—7:45 PMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Summer Concert on the Town Green
Featuring Betsy Heron on fiddle, banjo, and vocals; and Scott Heron on guitar, banjo, and vocals, this duo has been sharing New England stages together since 2017.30
Friday, June 301:00—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 More