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November & December
Newsletter
Novembers Events:
National Novel Writing Month 
Supportive Write-Ins every Saturday: 10-3:45.
Young Writer's Program ends Nov. 28
Art of Soup-Making  Wed. 4 at 7:00
Bring Your Antique Thing! Thur. 5 at 1:00
Why You Should Love GMOs Thur. 5 at 7:00
Remembering Radio 1920-Today  Fri. 6 at 10:30
Colonial Midwifery  Thur. 12 at 7:00
International Tabletop Games Day  Sat. 21 at 12:00
Settlers of Catan Game Day Tue. 24 at 6:30
December Events:
Create Stamped Holiday Cards   Tue. 1 at 7:00
Your Book, Your Way: Self-Publishing  Wed. 2 at 7:00
Chocolate, the Perfect Indulgence  Fri. 4 at 10:30
Settlers of Catan Game Day Tue. 29 at 6:30
Story-Writing Contest There are three age categories and 1-3rd prize for each group. Entries must be received by Nov. 28 at 4:00. Stop by or click for full requirements.
Chess for Kids runs every Monday in Nov. at 3:30.
STEAM into Science meets Tue. Nov. 3, 10 & 17 at 3:00. For preK and older, preregistration requested.  
Art Club meets on Thur. Nov. 12 & Dec. 10 at 3:30 for a fun art project, for children preK & older.
Alice in Wonderland turns 150! Sat. Nov. 14 at 11:00: Mini Mad Hatters Tea Party & Storytime, for pre-k+.
Tabletop Games Day, Sat. Nov. 21, 12:00-3:00.
Seasonal Stories & Craft Sat. Nov. 28 & Dec. 12 at 11:00, for ages 2+, no registration required.

For questions contact Lorraine Der, Children's Librarian: [email protected] 978-468-5577. 
In this issue
Children's Room
Teen News
Book Groups
Ongoing Programs
Veterans Day:
Closed  Wed. Nov. 11
Thanksgiving:
Open Wed. 25, 10-5
Closed Thur. 26
Open Fri. 27 & Sat. 28
Christmas:
Open Thur. 24, 10-1
      Closed Fri. 25,       Sat. 26, & Sun. 27
New Year:
Open Thur. 31, 10-5
Closed Fri. 1
Open Sat. Jan. 2
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MOVIE:
Minions [PG]
Wed. Dec. 9, 3:30-5
& Sat. Dec. 12, 1-3:30 
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The Teen Think Tank meets on Thur. Nov. 5 & Dec. 3 at 6:30, join them to be in on the action as a collaborator to develop teen programs and influence the teen collections of books, music, graphic novels, and more. 
  
MAGE [Minecraft & Assorted Games for Everyone] meets Wednesdays 3:30-5:30.  MAGE is run by teens for all ages who play well with others. Bring your laptop and have an active Minecraft membership. One Rule: No Griefing Ever. For more information contact your Young Adult Librarian, Kim Claire   978-468-5577 or [email protected] .  
The Book Clubs
Wednesday Night Book Club  Nov. 4, 7:00 Join Dede to discuss Jennifer Egan's A Visit from the Goon Squad .  Copies are available at the Library: audio, large print and hardcover. Dec. 2nd's book is Sonia Sotomayor's My Beloved World.  
Literary Luncheon
Join Nancy on Tues. Nov. 17 at 11:30 for Jodi Picoult's Mercy, which explores the meaning of love and loyalty. Copies are available at the Library. Don't forget your brown-bag lunch, beverages will be provided, as well as something extra inspired by the book. Next up for Dec. 15 is the highly acclaimed The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis. Click here for the entire schedule.
Ongoing Programs
Bridge (some experience req.): Mon. & Wed. 10-12, Fri. 1-4:30
Knitting: Mon. 12-2
Cribbage: Thur. 10-12