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Monday, December 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 MoreMonday, December 25:30—6:30 PMSeating AlcoveThayer 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 and eat pizza with Miss Emily. The book for the month is The House of Hades by Rick Riordan.
November's meeting will be held on DECEMBER 2nd.
No registration required. Email echaves@lancasterma.…Learn MoreMonday, December 26:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Knitting Group
A small, friendly group of knitters meets weekly at the Library. All experience levels are welcome. This group is appropriate for teens and adults. ***This group does NOT meet on Monday holidays. ***Contact RRosengard@lancasterma. gov for more information.Monday, December 26:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Blue Heron Pond Condominums BOT Meeting
Monday, December 26:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Introvert Book Club
Read with friends, but on your own. At the Introvert Book Club, there is no assigned reading. Group members gather in TML's Refrence Room to be alone together and read in quiet camaraderie. All readers are welcome—ebooks, poetry, prose, fiction, or non-fiction.…Learn More3
Tuesday, December 32:00—4:00 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Scrabble Club
Roberta's Scrabble club for adults and seniors. New players welcome. Call 978-369-8929 x4 for more information.
Tuesday, December 34:00—6:00 PMNon-Fiction Seating AreaThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Tutoring
Jen Jones tutoring
Tuesday, December 35:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Bridge Club for Beginners
Bridge Club for new and beginning players. All adults welcome, especially seniors. Call 978-368-8928 x4 for more information.4
Wednesday, December 410:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.Wednesday, December 412:00—1:30 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!
Contact us…Learn MoreWednesday, December 41:00—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 group. The book for this month is Foster by Claire Keegan.5
Thursday, December 512:15—3:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Bridge Club for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Thursday, December 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, December 610:30—11:15 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, December 61:30—2:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
CANCELED - Silver Moon Gypsies Belly Dancing
The Silver Moon Gypsies are a group of women ranging in age from 70 to 90+ who believe that staying active and having fun and keeping fit is for everyone, regardless of age or ability. These young-at-heart belly dancing ladies perform a 1-hour show that is fun, engaging and uplifting.…Learn More7
Saturday, December 710:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Saturday Storytime
Join Miss Emily for story time for ages 0-5 and caregivers. No registration required.
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Monday, December 94:30—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 LEGO collection 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 MoreMonday, December 96:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Knitting Group
A small, friendly group of knitters meets weekly at the Library. All experience levels are welcome. This group is appropriate for teens and adults. ***This group does NOT meet on Monday holidays. ***Contact RRosengard@lancasterma. gov for more information.10
Tuesday, December 1011:00 AM—12:00 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Thomas and Friends Train Station
All aboard for the TML Train Station! Spread out and play with our whole collection of Thomas and Friends train toys. No registration required. Email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.Tuesday, December 102:00—4:00 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Scrabble Club
Roberta's Scrabble club for adults and seniors. New players welcome. Call 978-369-8929 x4 for more information.
Tuesday, December 104:00—6:00 PMNon-Fiction Seating AreaThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Tutoring
Jen Jones tutoring
Tuesday, December 105:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Bridge Club for Beginners
Bridge Club for new and beginning players. All adults welcome, especially seniors. Call 978-368-8928 x4 for more information.11
Wednesday, December 1110:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.12
Thursday, December 1212:15—3:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Bridge Club for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Thursday, December 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, December 1310:30—11:15 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, December 132:00—4:00 PMSeating AlcoveThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Dungeons and Dragons ages 10-14
Dungeons and Dragons campaign for ages 10-14. Registration required, email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Friday, December 133:30—4:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Middle Grade Book Group
Readers ages 10-13 meet to discuss this month's book, hang out with friends, and play trivia! The book for this month is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
Copies are available through CWMARS and at the Circulation desk. No registration required. Email echaves@lancasterma.…Learn More14
Saturday, December 1410:00 AM—12:00 PMSeating AlcoveThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Dungeons and Dragons ages 15+
Dungeons and Dragons campaign for ages 15+. Registration required, email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
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Monday, December 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 MoreMonday, December 166:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Knitting Group
A small, friendly group of knitters meets weekly at the Library. All experience levels are welcome. This group is appropriate for teens and adults. ***This group does NOT meet on Monday holidays. ***Contact RRosengard@lancasterma. gov for more information.17
Tuesday, December 172:00—4:00 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Scrabble Club
Roberta's Scrabble club for adults and seniors. New players welcome. Call 978-369-8929 x4 for more information.
Tuesday, December 174:00—6:00 PMNon-Fiction Seating AreaThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Tutoring
Jen Jones tutoring
Tuesday, December 174:30—5:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Journaling Club
Tap into your creative side with free writing and scrapbooking! Best for ages 12-17. Materials provided. Email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.Tuesday, December 175:00—7:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Bridge Club for Beginners
Bridge Club for new and beginning players. All adults welcome, especially seniors. Call 978-368-8928 x4 for more information.18
Wednesday, December 1810:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.Wednesday, December 181:00—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Writers' Critique Group
Wednesday, December 185:30—6:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Winter Hibernation with Hands on Nature
How do your favorite animals spend the winter? Join Hands on Nature of Berlin as we learn how animals survive the coldest months of New England. We will learn about hibernation, migration, and the amazing adaptations animals have for surviving our harshest temperatures.…Learn More19
Thursday, December 1912:15—3:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Bridge Club for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Thursday, December 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.Thursday, December 196:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
It's a Wonderful Lecture
It’s a Wonderful Lecture is a presentation that has truly resonated on a deep level with so many. Taking a look at the beloved classic It’s a Wonderful Life, our host, professional performer, motivational speaker, and author, Dustin Pari, uses quotes, scenes, and characters from the film as he weaves a tale of commonality and humanity that brings us all together in love, kindness, and harmony.…Learn More20
Friday, December 2010:30—11:15 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, December 203:30—4:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
A Firehouse's Night Before Christmas
Join us for a reading of A Firehouse's Night Before Christmas, fire safety lessons, and music with author and Fire Captain Michael Parr! This educational storytime is full of holiday cheer. Fun for all ages, but best for ages 2-8. No registration required.…Learn More21
Saturday, December 2110:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Saturday Storytime
Join Miss Emily for story time for ages 0-5 and caregivers. No registration required.
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Monday, December 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 More
Monday, December 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 LEGO collection 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 MoreMonday, December 236:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Knitting Group
A small, friendly group of knitters meets weekly at the Library. All experience levels are welcome. This group is appropriate for teens and adults. ***This group does NOT meet on Monday holidays. ***Contact RRosengard@lancasterma. gov for more information.24
Tuesday, December 2412:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Circulation DeskThayer 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
Non-Fiction Seating AreaThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Reference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Seating AlcoveThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Trustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
LIBRARY CLOSES AT NOON
The Library will CLOSE at noon on December 24 and reopen at 10 a. m. on December 26.25
Wednesday, December 25Library Closed
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Thursday, December 2612:15—3:30 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Bridge Club for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Thursday, December 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, December 2710:30—11:15 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.
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Monday, December 306:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Knitting Group
A small, friendly group of knitters meets weekly at the Library. All experience levels are welcome. This group is appropriate for teens and adults. ***This group does NOT meet on Monday holidays. ***Contact RRosengard@lancasterma. gov for more information.31
Tuesday, December 3112:00—8:00 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Circulation DeskThayer 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
Non-Fiction Seating AreaThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Reference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Seating AlcoveThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Trustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
LIBRARY CLOSES AT NOON
The Library will CLOSE at noon on December 24 and reopen at 10 a. m. on December 26.