September 2023

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Friday, September 110:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Stories, Songs, and Snuggles

A lapsit storytime for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Join Miss Maren for songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and an opportunity to get to know each other!

Friday, September 11:00—2:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Healthy Senior Living: Aging, Disease Prevention, Nutrition, and Fitness

SEPTEMBER 1, HEALTHY AGING: The Aging Process - How to be the Best and Healthiest You at any AgeWrinkles and gray hair are expected. But do you know how the aging process will affect your teeth, heart, emotional health, and other body systems? Based on the latest research by The Mayo Clinic, find out the kind of changes you can expect and what you can do to promote good health at any age.…Learn More
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Monday, September 4Library Closed

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Wednesday, September 612:00—1:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Friends of Thayer Memorial Library

Chairs sit around a medium-sized round table in the Trustee's Room.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 More
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Thursday, September 710:30—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

Storytime with Miss MarenChildren 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 More

Thursday, September 76:00—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, September 76:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Toastmasters

ToastmastersToastmasters  is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
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Friday, September 810:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Stories, Songs, and Snuggles

A lapsit storytime for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Join Miss Maren for songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and an opportunity to get to know each other!

Friday, September 81:00—2:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Healthy Senior Living: Aging, Disease Prevention, Nutrition, and Fitness

SEPTEMBER 1, HEALTHY AGING: The Aging Process - How to be the Best and Healthiest You at any AgeWrinkles and gray hair are expected. But do you know how the aging process will affect your teeth, heart, emotional health, and other body systems? Based on the latest research by The may Clinit, find out the kind of changes you can expect and what you can do to promote good health at any age.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 911:00 AM—1:45 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Teen Movie Matinee: Hunger Games

202309TMMMonthly 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 The Hunger Games [2012]. No registration required.…Learn More
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Monday, September 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

Storytime with Miss MarenChildren 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

Monday, September 114:30—5:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Lego Club

FY2024LegoClubCome 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 More
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Thursday, September 1410:30—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

Storytime with Miss MarenChildren 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 More

Thursday, September 1412:00—2:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Nashoba Neighbors

Photo of the Nathaniel T. Dexter Meeting Room featuring a large number of chairs arranged in rows inTraining session. Stations will be set up for different activities. People will move around from station to station. Water and snacks will be available.

Thursday, September 1412:00—2:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Nashoba Neighbors

Chairs sit around a medium-sized round table in the Trustee's Room.Training session. Stations will be set up for different activities. People will move around from station to station. Water and snacks will be available.

Thursday, September 146:00—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, September 146:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Toastmasters

ToastmastersToastmasters  is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
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Friday, September 1510:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Stories, Songs, and Snuggles

A lapsit storytime for babies up to 18 months and their caregivers. Join Miss Maren for songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and an opportunity to get to know each other!

Friday, September 151:00—2:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Healthy Senior Living: Aging, Disease Prevention, Nutrition, and Fitness

SEPTEMBER 1, HEALTHY AGING: The Aging Process - How to be the Best and Healthiest You at any AgeWrinkles and gray hair are expected. But do you know how the aging process will affect your teeth, heart, emotional health, and other body systems? Based on the latest research by The may Clinit, find out the kind of changes you can expect and what you can do to promote good health at any age.…Learn More

Friday, September 154:00—4:45 PMBehind the Library
Nathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Middle Grade Book Club

202309MGBCReaders ages 9-12 meet to discuss this month's book, hang out with friends, and play trivia! The book for this month is Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Copies are available through CWMARS and at the Circulation desk.…Learn More
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Monday, September 184:30—5:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Nintendo Game Night

FY2024NintendoGameNightMeet 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 More
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Wednesday, September 204:30—5:30 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Chess + Board Game Club

FY2024Chess+BoardGameClubJoin 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.  
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Thursday, September 213:00—4:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Teen Journaling Workshop

2023 Teen Journaling WorkshopJournal 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, September 216:00—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, September 216:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Toastmasters

ToastmastersToastmasters  is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
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Friday, September 221:00—2:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Healthy Senior Living: Aging, Disease Prevention, Nutrition, and Fitness

SEPTEMBER 1, HEALTHY AGING: The Aging Process - How to be the Best and Healthiest You at any AgeWrinkles and gray hair are expected. But do you know how the aging process will affect your teeth, heart, emotional health, and other body systems? Based on the latest research by The may Clinit, find out the kind of changes you can expect and what you can do to promote good health at any age.…Learn More
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Monday, September 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

Storytime with Miss MarenChildren 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

Monday, September 254:30—5:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Lego Club

FY2024LegoClubCome 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 More
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Tuesday, September 266:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Mushroom Foraging

Join expert field mycologist Noah Siegel as he discusses everything you ever wanted to know about wild mushrooms but were afraid to ask. Noah will cover identification practices, where to find edible mushrooms, and their ecological roles in the ecosystem.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 2710:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Storytime and Craft - CFCE

Storytime and Craft - CFCEMs. 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!
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Thursday, September 2810:30—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

Storytime with Miss MarenChildren 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 More

Thursday, September 2811:00 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.

Thursday, September 283:00—4:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

CANCELED - Teen Journaling Workshop

2023 Teen Journaling WorkshopJournal 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, September 286:00—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, September 286:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Toastmasters

ToastmastersToastmasters  is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
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Friday, September 293:00—4:00 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 The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen.   BINGO sheets are available in each copy at pickup at the TML Circulation desk.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 3010:15—11:00 AMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523

Children's Yoga

Children's YogaThis class is designed to help children ages 6-11 learn yoga poses, breath work, and calming techniques in a playful, relaxed environment. Instructor Valerie Kacian uses movement, cooperative games, and crafts to introduce children to the physical and mental benefits of yoga.