Book Discussions
Book club books will be available at the Library’s circulation desk following the previous book group’s meeting.
We will discuss:
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourne
Wednesday, September 18 at 2 pm
Thursday, September 19 at 6 pm
We will discuss:
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Wednesday, October 16 at 2 pm
Thursday, October 17 at 6 pm
We will discuss:
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley
Wednesday, November 20 at 2 pm
Thursday, November 21 at 6 pm
Cribbage Club
Come and play cribbage at the library. Not sure how to play? We will teach you, both beginner and experienced cribbage players welcome!
Mondays at 1 pm on:
September 23
October 7
October 21
November 4
November 18
Film Discussion Group
Join us for monthly virtual film discussions! Much like a book group, you will watch the film on your own and then join us on Zoom for a moderated discussion. All films will be available on the free film platform, kanopy.com. All you need to access the film is your library card!
We will discuss:
Monday, September 23 at 6 pm
The Lost King | 107 mins | Rated PG-13
Monday, October 21 at 6 pm
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game | 94 mins | NR
Monday, November 18 at 6 pm
Adult Crafts
Registration Required for Individual Dates
These programs are the perfect place for adults to craft and unwind.
Registration is required for indiviual dates.
We will be making Witch Way Signs on:
Tuesday, September 24 at 6:30 pm OR
Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 pm
We will be making a Folded Book Turkey on:
Tuesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm OR
Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 pm
We will be making a Pinecone Kissing Ball on:
Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm OR
Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm
Knots & Thoughts
A Fiber Club
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm on:
September 25
Come on over to the Library and knit, crochet, press felt, cross-stitch, embroider, or any other craft you can tote along. Meet other crafty people, ask advice, or just chat. Novices are welcome!
Collectibles Appraisal with Perfect Pastime 617
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Saturday, September 28 from 10 - 12 pm
Rick Keller, from Perfect Pastime 617, is offering a community-wide collectibles appraisal event. So gather up all your Pokémon/sports cards/memorabilia, coins, video games/consoles, comics, broken and fine jewelry, sterling silver, etc. to see if you have treasure or trash!
Ten-minute time slot registration beforehand is required. Registrants will need to supply photos well before the event on what they plan on bringing in.
Writing Group
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Join local author Lisa Shea for our writing group. Come bounce your ideas off of other authors and get creative and constructive feedback.
They meet the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6 pm.
Upcoming meetings will be held on:
October 10
November 14
December 12
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club meets once a month to share a potluck style meal.
All you have to do is make a recipe from the chosen cookbook!
See what people are bringing to this month's meeting!
On Wednesday, October 9 at 6:30 pm we will cook from:
It’s Always Freezer Season by Ashley Christensen
On Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30 pm we will cook from:
The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen
Copies of the books will available at the desk. Please let us know which recipe you’re making so we can avoid duplicates by emailing sduffy@cwmars.org. In addition to tasting everyone’s dishes, we’ll also discuss the cookbook overall, which recipes we’d make again, and which ones we’d skip or adjust. Please, no alcoholic beverages (even if there’s a recipe for one in the book). And, as per Massachusetts state law regarding potlucks, please be advised: Neither the food nor the facilities have been inspected by the state or by a local public health agency.
Composting 101
Tuesday, October 8 at 6 pm
Did you know that you can recycle all your kitchen scraps and yard waste, and turn it into beneficial food for your plants? It’s true! The Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens will get into all the dirty details,
from "how to" to "how much".
What's on Your Thanksgiving Plate?
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Thursday, November 7 at 6 pm
Val Kerin is a local author who wrote Eats: A Shocking Secret History of Food and Eating. During her talk we will bite into the intriguing history of feasting, from raucous Roman banquets to peculiar alligator outings. She will also discuss the hilarious history and scandalous mystery behind beloved Thanksgiving delights like hot buttered buns, fresh corn, baked potatoes, tangy tomatoes, crunchy chilled pickles, apple and pumpkin pies.
Puzzle Swap
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Friday, November 8 from 12-5 pm
Calling all puzzlers! Throughout the month of October, drop off your complete, gently-used jigsaw puzzles at the front desk and receive a ticket for each donated item. Then, join us on Friday, November 8, between 12 and 5 pm, to swap out your tickets for new-to-you puzzles!
We are looking for puzzles of all kinds for all kinds of people. Children's puzzles, 300, 500, 750, 1000, 1500, 2000+ piece puzzles are all acceptable. We ask that you please tape at least two sides of the box closed before donating.