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Monday, May 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 outside on the Town Green depending on the weather. Registration is not required.…Learn MoreMonday, May 14:30—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 More2
Tuesday, May 26:30—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Walking to Wachusett
Join author Robert Young as he walks along the roads, including those right here in Lancaster, traveled by Henry David Thoreau 1842. Explore the thrill and the challenge of making the 34 mile journey from Concord to Mt. Wachusett.3
Wednesday, May 312:00—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, May 31:00—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:Grunt by Mary Roach
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Thursday, May 410:30—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, May 42:00—3:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Noso Homeschoolers
art classfirst Thursday of month Sept - May
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Friday, May 510:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
ABC Storytime
ABC stands for Alphabet, Books, and Crafts at this storytime with Miss Maren! We focus on one letter each week. Best for ages 3-6 with caregivers. No registration required!6
Saturday, May 610:00 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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Sunday, May 72:00—3:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Old Common Cemetery/Horace Cleveland
Old Common cemeteryHorace Cleveland landscape design…Learn More
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Monday, May 810:30—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, May 84:30—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.9
Tuesday, May 96:30—7:45 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Native Americans of New England
UMass-Lowell History professor Christoph Strobel will discuss the history of Native Americans in New England and his book of the same title.10
Wednesday, May 104:30—5:15 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
RESCHEDULED Craft Club: May Daisy Chains
Tap into your creative side with a monthly craft at the Library. Our May craft challenge is to continue to add to our Mural space in the Children's wing! Participants will make daisy chains out of paper and other craft materials. Best suited for ages 9-18.…Learn More11
Thursday, May 1110:30—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 More12
Friday, May 1210:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
ABC Storytime
ABC stands for Alphabet, Books, and Crafts at this storytime with Miss Maren! We focus on one letter each week. Best for ages 3-6 with caregivers. No registration required!Friday, May 124:00—5:00 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 Serena Says by Tanita S. Davis. Copies are available through CWMARS and at the Circulation desk. Email mbrummer@lancasterma.…Learn More13
Saturday, May 1310:00 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, May 1510:30—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, May 153:00—6:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Remote work
Monday, May 154:30—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 More
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Wednesday, May 174:30—5:30 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Chess Club PLUS+
Join us in the Children's Room for games of chess, checkers, backgammon, mancala, and more! All skill levels welcome. Best suited ages 7-18. No registration required. Email mbrummer@lancasterma. gov for more info. 18
Thursday, May 1810:30—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.19
Friday, May 1910:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
ABC Storytime
ABC stands for Alphabet, Books, and Crafts at this storytime with Miss Maren! We focus on one letter each week. Best for ages 3-6 with caregivers. No registration required!20
Saturday, May 2010:00 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, May 2210:30—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, May 2212:30—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, May 224:30—5:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
CANCELED - 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.23
Tuesday, May 236:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
This Is the Life: This Diary of Jennie McLeod
Join us in our beautiful Reference Room. This Is the Life paints a vivid picture of the life and times of Jennie McLeod, an early 20th-century college student from Clinton. Author Leslie Perrin Wilson presents Jennie and her world through careful research, contextual narrative, and a richly annotated transcription of her 1914-1918 diary.…Learn More24
Wednesday, May 246:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Seven Bridge Open Mic Night
All writing is welcome. Poems, songs, literary masterpieces, commercial fiction, non-fiction, biographies, flash, humor, plays, dialogue, character sketches, and journalism. All of it. You can attend the open mics as an audience member or as a reader.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 2510:30—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 More26
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Saturday, May 2710:00 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, May 29Library Closed
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Wednesday, May 315:00—5:45 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 Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. BINGO sheets are available in each copy at pickup at the TML Circulation desk.…Learn More