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Monday, January 1Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 210:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Read to Lexi the Therapy Dog
Choose a story and read to Lexi to the Therapy Dog! No registration required. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows little ones to practice the skill of reading. By sitting down next to a dog and reading to the animal, all threats of being judged are put aside.…Learn More3
Wednesday, January 310:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Art Adventurers with Miss Katelyn
Join Miss Emily for story time for ages 0-5 and caregivers. No registration required.4
Thursday, January 43:00—4:00 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, January 46:00—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, January 46:00—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.5
Friday, January 510:15—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.6
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Monday, January 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 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, January 86:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Knitting Group
Knitters ClubRRosengard@lancasterma. net for more info9
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Wednesday, January 1010:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Art Adventurers with Miss Katelyn
Join Miss Emily for story time for ages 0-5 and caregivers. No registration required.11
Thursday, January 113:00—4:00 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, January 116:00—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, January 116:00—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.12
Friday, January 1210:15—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, January 121:00—3:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
CANCELED - Movie Matinee Mayhem
Monthly Movie Matinee run by teen volunteers for teens and tweens. Volunteers and participants choose the movie for each month, which is shown during the program accompanied with free popcorn. This month's movie selection is TBD.
No registration required.…Learn More
Friday, January 123:30—4:30 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 Spy School by Stuart Gibbs. Copies are available through CWMARS and at the Circulation desk. No registration required. Email mbrummer@lancasterma.…Learn More13
Saturday, January 1310:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Crafty Critters: Saturday Storytime
Join us on Saturdays for a storytime and craft hosted on an alternating schedule by Miss Katelyn and Miss Meredith. This program is recommended for families. No registration required. For questions or comments, contact Miss Meredith: mbrummer@lancasterma.…Learn More14
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Monday, January 15Library Closed
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Wednesday, January 1710:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Art Adventurers with Miss Katelyn
Join Miss Emily for story time for ages 0-5 and caregivers. No registration required.Wednesday, January 174:00—5:00 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Unwind Your Mind
Stressing over midterms? Look no further! Stop by the library for mindfulness activities, de-stressing tips and tricks, and one on one time with Will the Therapy Dog! This program is for teen patrons. Email krivela@lancasterma. gov with questions.18
Thursday, January 181:00—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Writers' Critique Group
Thursday, January 181:00—3:00 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Writers' Critique Group
Thursday, January 183:00—4:00 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, January 185:00—6:00 PMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Board Game Night
Join us in the Children's Room for strategy games such as chess, checkers, monopoly, mancala, UNO, and more! All skill levels welcome. Best suited ages 7-13. No registration required. Email mbrummer@lancasterma. gov for more info.
Thursday, January 186:00—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, January 186:00—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.19
Friday, January 1910:15—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.20
Saturday, January 2010:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Crafty Critters: Saturday Storytime
Join us on Saturdays for a storytime and craft hosted on an alternating schedule by Miss Katelyn and Miss Meredith. No registration required. For questions or comments, contact Miss Meredith: mbrummer@lancasterma. gov and Miss Katelyn: krivela@lancasterma.…Learn More21
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Monday, January 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, January 224:30—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 MoreMonday, January 226:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Knitting Group
Knitters ClubRRosengard@lancasterma. net for more info
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Tuesday, January 2310:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Read to Lexi the Therapy Dog
Choose a story and read to Lexi to the Therapy Dog! No registration required. The main objective of this program is to provide a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows little ones to practice the skill of reading. By sitting down next to a dog and reading to the animal, all threats of being judged are put aside.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 236:30—7:30 PMReference RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
DUPED! The Gardner Museum Art Theft
Bob Ainsworth, a retired corporate finance executive and author of Duped: a Harry Bartlett Mystery will discuss his book and the unsolved 1990 art theft at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The theft involved two individuals posing as Boston police officers who stole 13 works of art, valued at $500 million, which remain missing.…Learn More24
Wednesday, January 2410:30—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!25
Thursday, January 253:00—4:00 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, January 256:00—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, January 256:00—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.26
Friday, January 2610:15—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, January 264:00—4:45 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 Snotgirl by Bryan Lee O'Malley and Leslie Hung. BINGO sheets are available in each copy at pickup at the TML Circulation desk.…Learn More27
Saturday, January 2710:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Crafty Critters: Saturday Storytime
Join us on Saturdays for a storytime and craft hosted on an alternating schedule by Miss Katelyn and Miss Meredith. No registration required. For questions or comments, contact Miss Meredith: mbrummer@lancasterma. gov and Miss Katelyn: krivela@lancasterma.…Learn More28
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Monday, January 2912:00—4:00 PMNathaniel T. Dexter Meeting RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Megan's Closet Project
Monday, January 294:30—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, January 296:00—7:30 PMTrustees' RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Knitting Group
Knitters ClubRRosengard@lancasterma. net for more info
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Wednesday, January 3110:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomThayer Memorial LibraryThayer Memorial Library, 717 Main Street, Lancaster, MA, 01523
Art Adventurers with Miss Katelyn
Join Miss Emily for story time for ages 0-5 and caregivers. No registration required.