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Monday, October 210:30—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, October 24:30—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 More3
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Wednesday, October 412:00—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 More5
Thursday, October 510:30—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, October 512:30—3:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Bridge Group
Thursday, October 53:00—4:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Teen Journaling Workshop
Journal together on select Thursdays in this workshop for ages 13 - 18. Guided journaling prompts are provided but optional. All materials provided. Registration is limited to available materials. Email mbrummer@lancasterma. gov with questions.Thursday, October 56:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Thursday, October 56:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.6
Friday, October 610:15—11:00 AMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Parent & Me Yoga
Parent & Me Yoga offers children ages 2-5 and their caregivers time to explore yoga and movement together through mindful themes, yoga poses, partner poses, songs, and a story. Led by instructor Valerie Kacian, it’s the perfect way to release some energy, spend time together, and create a life-long love of movement, breath, and caring for self and others.7
Saturday, October 711:00 AM—12:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
STEM Workshop
Barbara Jorda from STEM Beginnings will lead this one-hour STEM workshop for kids. STEM Beginnings delivers educational activities that are aimed at stimulating young minds and inspiring them to create and cultivate curiosity toward the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 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 MoreThursday, October 123:00—4:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
CANCELED - Teen Journaling Workshop
Journal together on select Thursdays in this workshop for ages 13 - 18. Guided journaling prompts are provided but optional. All materials provided. Registration is limited to available materials. Email mbrummer@lancasterma. gov with questions.Thursday, October 126:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Thursday, October 126:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.13
Friday, October 1310:15—11:00 AMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Parent & Me Yoga
Parent & Me Yoga offers children ages 2-5 and their caregivers time to explore yoga and movement together through mindful themes, yoga poses, partner poses, songs, and a story. Led by instructor Valerie Kacian, it’s the perfect way to release some energy, spend time together, and create a life-long love of movement, breath, and caring for self and others.Friday, October 134:00—4:45 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 Sparrows in the Wind by Gail Carson Levine. Copies are available through CWMARS and at the Circulation desk. No registration required.…Learn More14
Saturday, October 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Monsterland Mystery in Massachusetts
Ronny LeBlanc, local author and star of Travel Channel's hit series Expedition Bigfoot highlights his experience and research regarding Bigfoot and other cryptid creatures in Monsterland Massachusetts. This presentation will be held in Thayer Memorial Library's Reference room.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 1411:00 AM—1:45 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Teen Movie Matinee: Mean Girls
Monthly Teen Movie Matinee run by teens, for teens! Teen volunteers and participants choose the movie for each month, which is shown during the program accompanied with snacks. This month's movie selection is Mean Girls [2004]. No registration required.…Learn More15
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Monday, October 164:30—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 More17
Tuesday, October 176:30—7:30 PMZoom
The Things We Don’t Say: Chronic Illness Truths
We think we understand chronic illnesses and those who have them, but do we really? What is it truly like to live with chronic illnesses? Are our experiences common? How can we find community? What do our loved ones with chronic illnesses experience? Julie Morgenlender, editor of the recently published nonfiction "The Things We Don’t Say: An Anthology of Chronic Illness Truths," will speak about how we define chronic illnesses, how they differ and overlap with disability, and the realities of people’s experiences.…Learn More18
Wednesday, October 184:30—5:30 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
CANCELED - 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. 19
Thursday, October 1910:30—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, October 191:00—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Writers' Critique Group
Thursday, October 191:00—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Writers' Critique Group
Thursday, October 193:00—4:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Teen Journaling Workshop
Journal together on select Thursdays in this workshop for ages 13 - 18. Guided journaling prompts are provided but optional. All materials provided. Registration is limited to available materials. Email mbrummer@lancasterma. gov with questions.Thursday, October 196:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Thursday, October 196:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.20
Friday, October 2010:15—11:00 AMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Parent & Me Yoga
Parent & Me Yoga offers children ages 2-5 and their caregivers time to explore yoga and movement together through mindful themes, yoga poses, partner poses, songs, and a story. Led by instructor Valerie Kacian, it’s the perfect way to release some energy, spend time together, and create a life-long love of movement, breath, and caring for self and others.21
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Monday, October 2312:30—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, October 234:30—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 More24
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Wednesday, October 2510:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime and Craft - CFCE
Ms. Kristen from the Nashoba Regional School District offers children ages 2-5 and their caregivers a monthly storytime and craft that reinforces early childhood learning. No registration is required. Check the calendar for dates!Wednesday, October 2511:00 AM—1:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Foster Parent Information Session
Foster and adoptive parents provide a supportive environment for children who have been removed from their homes due to unsafe conditions. If you've ever thought about opening your home to a child in need, this is the perfect opportunity to attend an information session and speak with staff from the Department of Children and Families to learn what it takes to foster and/or adopt.
Wednesday, October 256:00—7:00 PMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Nathaniel 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 Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo. BINGO sheets are available in each copy at pickup at the TML Circulation desk.…Learn More26
Thursday, October 2610:00 AM—2:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Private Booking
Thursday, October 2610:30—11:15 AMLancaster Town GreenThayer Drive, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Children's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Final 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, October 266:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Thursday, October 266:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.27
Friday, October 2710:15—11:00 AMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Parent & Me Yoga
Parent & Me Yoga offers children ages 2-5 and their caregivers time to explore yoga and movement together through mindful themes, yoga poses, partner poses, songs, and a story. Led by instructor Valerie Kacian, it’s the perfect way to release some energy, spend time together, and create a life-long love of movement, breath, and caring for self and others.28
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