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Reserve a Plimoth Patuxet Museums Discount Pass Today! May is the perfect time to visit Plimoth Patuxet Museums! Tufts Library has you covered by providing library card-holding Weymouth residents with discount passes for up to six individuals to get reduced admission of $16 per adult and $10 per child ages 5-17. These passes are generously made possible through the support of the Friends of the Weymouth Libraries. Go to this link to reserve your pass today and see the other museum discount passes available to you.
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Meet the Author: Juliette Fay Thursday, May 4th 7:00-8:00 PM, Multipurpose Room 138 Join us in welcoming author Juliette Fay to talk about her newest book, The Half of It. Juliette Fay is the award-winning, bestselling author of seven novels, including The Half of It, The Tumbling Turner Sisters, a USA Today bestseller, and Shelter Me, a Massachusetts Book Award and Indie Next pick. Juliette is a graduate of Boston College and Harvard University, and lives in Massachusetts with her family.
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Meet the Author: Leslie Meier Thursday, May 11th 7:00-8:00 PM, Multipurpose Room 138 Join us in welcoming cozy mystery author, Leslie Meier, to talk about here newest Lucy Stone story, Mother of the Bride Murder. Leslie Meier is the acclaimed author of over 25 Lucy Stone Mysteries. She has also written for Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, and like her series protagonist, Lucy Stone, she worked as a New England newspaper reporter while raising her three children. She is currently at work on the next Lucy Stone mystery and can be found online at LeslieMeierBooks.com Book giveaways courtesy of the author. Registration required.
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Author Emily Franklin in Conversation with Author Jonathan Wilson Thursday, May 25th 7:00-8:00 PM, Multipurpose Room 138 Author Emily Franklin will discuss her latest book, The Lioness of Boston, in conversation with author Jonathan Wilson, author of The Red Balcony. Emily Franklin is the author of more than 20 novels and a poetry collection, Tell Me How You Got Here. Her award-winning work has appeared in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Guernica, JAMA, and numerous literary magazines. Jonathan Wilson is the author of 9 books, including his latest novel, The Red Balcony. His stories and essays have appeared in The New Yorker, Tin House, Esquire, The Paris Review Daily, The New York Times Magazine among other publications. He received a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship in Fiction and is Fletcher Professor of Rhetoric and Debate Emeritus at Tufts University. Book sales courtesy of Storybook Cove. Registration required
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The Back Bay Trio Saturday, May 6th, 3:00-4:00 PM The Back Bay Guitar Trio is an exciting ensemble that has made an immediate impression on the New England music scene. The group formed in early 2002 when David Newsam invited former student Steve Marchena and his duo partner John Mason to perform as a trio. These talents blend themselves in a unique way within the trio, creating a new and exciting approach to the classical guitar trio while still respecting the long-standing tradition. The Trio has performed at Dartmouth College, Longy School of Music, Berklee College of Music, St. Anselm College, University of New Hampshire, The House of Blues and at the world renowned Boston Hatch Shell. Registration required.
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The Olson/De Cari Duo Saturday, May 20th, 3:00-4:00 PM Multipurpose Room 138 The Olson/De Cari Duo, a husband-and-wife ensemble, is dedicated to expanding the repertoire for classical guitar and voice. Their latest album, Eve’s Diary, features new compositions and arrangements commissioned by the Duo. Sparked by the challenges to live performance posed by the pandemic, the Duo has recently forged new paths in classical music videography, creating an inventive music video series in narrative style.
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Adult Book Group Monday, May 8th 7:00-8:00 PM Meeting Room 133 Join us to discuss Smile by Sarah Ruhl, a MacArthur genius and two-time Pulitzer finalist. This memoir that tells the extraordinary story of one woman's ten-year medical and metaphysical odyssey that brought her physical, creative, emotional, and spiritual healing. New members welcome. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk at Tufts Library and digitally on Libby.
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Gift Idea for Mother's Day The Friends of the Weymouth Libraries have copies of Colonial Weymouth by Mark Robert Schneider available for purchase in the Book Store located in the Tufts Library for $25. The book fills a void in the town's history from the settlement of Wessagusset in 1622 through the American Revolution and Weymouth's place in the new republic after the U.S. Constitution is adopted and ratified. Not to be missed!
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Thursday, May 4th 5:30-6:30 PM |
Meeting Room 133 A representative from MANET Community Health will introduce attendees to Naloxone aka Narcan, and learn how to save someone's life during an opioid overdose.
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Weymouth Health Department Blood Pressure Clinic Wednesdays, May 10th & 24th 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Meeting Room 133 Get your blood pressure under control with our friends at the Weymouth Health Department!
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Overdrive App Users On May 1, 2023, the Overdrive app will be discontinued. Upgrade to the Libby app today. In Libby, you'll find the same great titles in a modern, easy-to-use app and website. Your loans, holds and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby. Download the app on a phone or tablet today. Stop in at the library or call us if you need assistance.
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Teen Room Hours Study Rooms ~ Computers ~ Board Games ~ Books ~ Friends The Teen Room on the second floor is open to grades 7-12 during the following hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 2:00-9:00 PM Fridays, 2:00-5:00 PM Saturdays, 12:00-5:00 PM CLOSED Friday, May 19th all day
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WPS No School Tuesday, May 9th Teen Room opens at 11:00 AM
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Pride Events June is Pride Month and we are getting ready. We will celebrate with a pizza party, DIY Lava Lamps, Rainbow Cupcake decorating, a Movie Matinee, and fun crafts every week. Details in the June Newsletter!
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Arts & Crafts Club - Acrylic on Mini Easels Wednesday, May 3rd 7:00-8:00 PM
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Drop-In Chess Club Saturday, May 13th 3:00-4:30 PM
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STEM Club - Hour of Code Thursday, May 18th
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BookTok Book Club Wednesday, May 17th 7:00-8:00 PM Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Copies will be available in the Teen Room.
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Pineapple Project: A Play for Children Tuesday, May 9th 2:30-3:15 PM There's no school in Weymouth today! The Pineapple Project is an original play about gender, creativity, and a child’s freedom to be who they are.
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Thursday, May 11th 9:30-10:00 AM
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Story Time with the Tooth Fairy Join the Tooth Fairy as she reads some fun stories about your teeth! During the day, she is known as Miss Claire, a dental hygienist from Dentistry for Children in South Weymouth. She will teach the kids about brushing and flossing their teeth. Bonus goodie bag with a toothbrush for each child!
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Thursday, May 25th 10:30-11:15 AM
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Story Time with Sgt. Jen Pompeo Join Sgt. Jen Pompeo of the Weymouth Police Department for a special Story Time!
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Parenting Workshop: Using Reading to Promote Early Language Skills ADULTS ONLY Join local speech-language pathologist Jessica Massaadi for an adult-only presentation on how to use literacy to promote early language development in your young child. Participants will learn how to create an enjoyable shared reading experience and how to elicit language from their toddler or young child while reading, with time for a Q&A at the end.
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Wednesday, May 17 7:00-8:00 PM
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Parenting Workshop: Understanding Speech and Language Milestones ADULTS ONLY If you've been wondering, "Should I be worried about my child's speech and language development?", join us for a presentation from local speech-language pathologist Jessica Massaadi. Parents will learn about the developmental milestones in all areas of speech and language development and learn some tips and tricks for supporting early language. There will be time for a Q&A following the presentation.
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One Up Games - Open Game Play w/VR For children ages 8-12 Thursday, May 18, 5:00-8:00 PM Multipurpose Room 138 Register for an email reminder - keeping in mind that children will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration for this event opens Thursday, May 4th at 9:00 AM |
After School Story Time with Miss Julie Tuesdays, 4:00 PM Join Miss Julie for some fun stories and an easy craft using everyday household items.
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A-Z Chess Club for Kids Saturdays 2:00-3:00 PM For Kids grade 2 - 6 Beginner instruction will take place during the first 45 minutes of the program. If you are registering as a player with experience, you can participate in open play from 2-3:30PM.
Library is closed on Saturday, May 27.
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PAWS to Read with Lenny Monday, May 15, 4:00-5:00 PM New readers are welcome to sit with Lenny and read a story to him. Drop-in and say "hello". Register for an email reminder.
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PAWS to Read with Spencer Wednesday, May 3, 4:00-5:00 PM New readers are welcome to sit with Spencer and read a story to him. Drop-in and say "hello". Register for an email reminder.
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PAWS to Read with Hope Thursday, May 4, 4:00-5:00 PM New readers are welcome to sit with Hope and read a story to her. Drop-in and say "hello". Register for an email reminder.
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Music & Movement Tuesdays, 11:15 AM No Music & Movement on May 2 or May 9
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Story Time / Playgroup Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 AM No Story Time May 29 Library closed for Memorial Day
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Mindful Movements Fridays, 9:30-10:15 AM 11:15 AM for ages 4 & 5 No Mindful Movements May 5 or May 19
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Tumblebook Library Our Library has a subscription to TumbleBook Library, and your family can access it from home! It's unlimited and it's FREE for you to use from home! TumbleBook Library is an online collection of e-books for children. They are a great way to encourage tech-savvy kids to enjoy reading! There are over 250 animated, talking picture books! The site also features Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, and exciting games and puzzles!
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