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Welcome to Weymouth!
Saturday, September 30th, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM First Floor of Tufts Library Have you moved to Weymouth in the last couple of years? Are you looking for ways to get involved in the community? Welcome to Weymouth is for you! Drop in to meet Weymouth community organizations and staff from a variety of Town departments. |
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Celebrate Willa Cather
Fiction Book Club for Adults Reading O Pioneers! by Willa Cather Reading Willa Cather: A 150th Birthday Celebration Pop Up Art for Kids: Willa Cather-Inspired Cardboard Wagon |
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Columbus Day
Tufts Library will be closed on October 9th for the holiday. |
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These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Weymouth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. |
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Delvena Theater Company presents Meet Julia Child! Saturday, October 7th, 2:00-3:00 PM Meet Julia Child! - the beloved French Chef. A live performance featuring Lynne Moulton as Julia Child doing what she did best. Learn more about her life – from her privileged childhood in California when she had no interest in food, except for eating what the family’s private chef prepared – to becoming one of the culinary legends of all time. The audience will have the opportunity to view Julia on the set of The French Chef television show, an amusing and fun experience! After the performance, the cast will open up for discussion regarding Julia Child. |
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Boston Classical Guitar Society Concert Thatcher Harrison Saturday, October 14th, 3:00-4:00 PM Thatcher Harrison is a guitarist and a composer. As a guitarist, Thatcher Harrison chooses to perform unconventional and daring programs. As a composer, Thatcher Harrison tries to expand the boundaries of classical guitar repertoire through what he calls “classical fusion” composition: pieces based in classical composition and performance techniques, but with influences from other genres. |
Master of Miniatures: Ship Model Exhibit of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild Monday, October 2nd- Friday, October 6th 10:00 AM-5:00 PM  This year’s Model Exhibit showcases over 30 exquisite, handcrafted models created by Guild members across New England. From Viking Longships to pleasure craft of today and everything in-between, the show includes many types of vessels made by skilled Modelers representing both Master Craftsmen and a new generation of modelers. Library visitors can vote for their favorite model and a list of the top three wining models will be posted in the library and online. |
.Lecture of Schooners and the Alice S. Wentworth Wednesday, October 4th, 7:00-8:00 PM Tom Lauria, a member of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild, will be sharing his extensive knowledge on these historic vessels. He is currently in the process of writing a book on the 1863 schooner, the Alice S. Wentworth. |
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Reading Willa Cather: A 150th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, October 28th, 2:00 PM Join us for this sesquicentennial celebration of Willa Cather, one of the most singular and treasured American writers of the 20th century. Cather’s story is one defined by a lifetime of determination, struggle, and gradual emergence. Cather’s groundbreaking fiction (O Pioneers!, My Ántonia, One of Ours, The Professor’s House, Death Comes for the Archbishop) set a new standard in American literature. This overview of her life and work will explore her turbulent biography and uniquely American voice. Sprinkled into the lecture: readings of Cather’s work and letters, performed by local actors. Peter Cipkowski, Ed.D., is an interdisciplinary scholar at UCLA and a member of the National Willa Cather Center Board of Governors. |
Adult Trivia Night "Halloween"
Thursday, October 26th, 7:00-8:00 PM Come join library staff for a game of Halloween Trivia for adults only! This is perfect pastime for those who love Halloween or a good scary movie. Join us for fun and prizes! |
Composting with Farmer Jon of Holly Hill Farm Thursday, October 12th, 5:00-5:45 PM Join Farmer Jon Belber of Holly Hill Farm in Cohasset to see how the compost is made for house plants, garden beds and the yard. This versatile, natural fertilizer is easy to make and terrific for reducing waste and adding nutrients for all plants. Each participant will depart with a bucket of sifted compost for their own use. We'll be outdoors, so please dress accordingly. |
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Jigsaw Jam
Wednesday, October 25th, 7:00-8:00 PM Have you stayed up until 3am doing a jigsaw puzzle telling yourself that you will go to bed after finding just once more piece? Do your friends' and family members' eyes glaze over when you talk about doing jigsaw puzzles? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come to the Jigsaw Jam at Tufts Library on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 7-8pm in Room 133 to chat with fellow jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts and maybe do some puzzling along the way. For adults only, please. |
Nonfiction Book Group for Adults
Monday, October 23rd 7:00-8:00 PM The NEW Nonfiction Book Group focuses on one theme per year. This year's theme is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This new group will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March and April. |
Fiction Book Club for Adults
Monday, October 2nd 7:00-8:00 PM Wednesday, October 18th 10:00-11:00 AM Join us in a discussion of O Pioneers! by Willa Cather. We will be holding both an evening and morning group to discuss this classic. This title was selected in anticipation of our celebration of Willa Cather to be held on Saturday, October 28th. Peter Cipkowski, a member of the National Willa Cather Center's Board of Governors, will join our discussion via Zoom, on October 2nd, in honor of the Willa Cather Sesquicentennial. Books are available for pickup at the Circulation Desk and in Libby. |
Book Chat
Thursday, October 5th 10:00-11:00 AM Have you read any good books lately? Stop by the library for this informal gathering on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM from September to May. Book Chat is not a book club, it's a place to talk about our favorite books and authors, why we love reading, hot new releases, and more! Share your reads and listen to picks and pans of this avid group of readers. |
Learn to Use Hoopla
Tuesday, October 3rd 10:00-11:00 AM |
Learn to Use Libby Tuesday, October 10th 10:00-11:00 AM |
PowerPoint Basics Tuesday, October 17th 10:00-11:00 AM |
Genealogy 101
Tuesday, October 24th 10:00-11:00 AM |
Learn to Use an iPad
Tuesday, October 31st 10:00-11:00 AM |
For Updates on Technology Classes sign up here. |
Open Tech Help
Thursday, October 5th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Browser Basics
Thursday, October 12th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Microsoft Word Thursday, October 19th 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM |
GMAIL Basics Thursday, October 26th 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Community Yoga October 23rd 10:00-11:00 AM Community Yoga with Rhiannon is on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Registration will open 3 weeks before each class. No meeting 10/9 as we are closed for Columbus Day. Supported by the Friends of the Weymouth Public Libraries. |
Blood Pressure Clinic Wednesdays, October 11th & 25th 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Meeting Room 133 Get your blood pressure under control with our friends at the Weymouth Health Department! Come to the 10:00 AM movie then stop by to get checked out! Or just drop in! |
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Teen Room Hours Mondays - Thursdays, 2:00 PM-8:45 PM Fridays, 2:00 PM-4:45 PM Saturdays, 9:00 AM-4:45 PM Grades 7-12 only! |
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Teen Spooky Graveyard Escape Room Grades 7-12 *Two sessions are offered, both are the same room, so register for whichever time works best for you. |
Pumpkin Patch Reading Challenge
September 1st-November 30th Read a book in each of the 10 categories to enter to win a prize. Extra raffle ticket for every teen program you attend. |
Teen College Admission Info Session and Q&A
Monday, October 30th, 7:00-8:00 PM Starting the college admissions process? High school-aged students and/or caregivers are welcome to hear from the professionals all about admissions and financials followed by a question and answer session. Presenters will be coming from Cape Cod Community College and have experience with both public and private college backgrounds. |
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 3:00-5:00 PM Grades 7-12 Only Hang out in the Teen Program Room after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays this fall! We will have snacks, crafts, board games, and music. |
Anime and Manga Fan Club Wednesday, October 4th, 4:00-5:00 PM Spotlight on Villains are Destined to DieTry Gochujang Caramel Cookies! |
STEAM
Thursday, October 5th, 7:00-8:00 PM Join the STEAM Club as we make Shrinky Dinks! |
Teen Gaming Club Thursday, October 19th, 7:00-8:00 PM  |
Chips and Chapters: Grades 7 and 8 Book Club
Tuesday, October 10th, 7:00-8:00 PM Grades 7-8 Only |
Pages and Popcorn: A High School Book Club
Wednesday, October 11th, 7:00-8:00 PM Grades 9-12 Only |
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Pop Up Art for Kids: Willa Cather-Inspired Cardboard Wagon
Saturday, October 28, 3:00-4:30 PM For children ages 8-12 In celebration of author Willa Cather's 150th birthday, kids ages 8-12 are invited to join Pop Up Art in creating a cardboard wagon like pioneers used to move out West. During this instructor-led course, kids will learn about pioneers and the belongings they brought with them in their wagons. Kids will create a wagon with rotating wheels and customized with oil pastels, markers, and colorful popsicle sticks. Inside the wagon, kids can draw the possessions they would want to take with them on such a trip. |
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Sensational Story Time Yoga Wednesday, October 25th, 4:00-5:00 PM Designed to support individuals/families with Autism, Sensational Story Time is a fun yoga class that brings books to life! This is an inclusive program. Little Bee Yoga provides visuals, modifications, support, and assistance to support and enhance the therapeutic experience. This program is sponsored by the ARC of the South Shore and the Friends of the Weymouth Libraries. Email Janine Birmingham at jbirmingham@arcsouthshore.org to register. |
 Mindful Minis Story TimeThe Worry Cloud
Wednesday, October 18th, 6:30-7:00 PM Best for ages 3-7 Join Christine Evans from Mindful Minis Publishing for a reading of her soon to be released book Worry Cloud. Following the reading, enjoy a craft and time to ask Christine questions. |
After School Story Time with Miss Julie
Tuesdays, 4:00-4:45 PM Join Miss Julie for an afternoon story time and simple craft. |
Baby Butterflies Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 9:30-10:00 AM Stories and songs for children ages 0-3. Registration is required for each day you plan on attending. |
Pajama Story Time Wednesdays, 6:30-7:00 PM We've got the bedtime stories covered at our Pajama Story Time. Chris will be reading some great picture books with a bit of music mixed in. Be sure to register for each date you would like to attend. Space is limited! |
 Hope For children ages 8-12 Thursday, October 5th, 4:00-5:00 PM Hope is a therapy dog who visits us in the Children's Room. She would love it if you would drop by to read her a story. It's a great way for new readers to gain confidence and practice their reading in a relaxed setting. Register for this series to receive an email reminder. |
Spencer For children ages 8-12 Wednesday, October 11th, 4:00-5:00 PM Spencer is a therapy dog who visits us in the Children's Room. He would love it if you would drop by to read him a story. It's a great way for new readers to gain confidence and practice their reading skills in a casual and relaxed setting. Register for this series to receive an email reminder. |
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