Overcoming Grief Through Health and Wellness
Presented by Cochise Pearson
Saturday, Jan. 11th at 11 a.m.
It is very difficult to grapple with grief after losing a partner or loved one. Join us as local resident, Cochise Pearson, leads a talk on grief and wellness based on research and his own personal experience. He will also elaborate on the benefits of health and wellness during this time.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
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Sound Healing Workshop for Adults
Monday, January 13th at 6:30 p.m.
This informational and relaxing time blends various sounds of music, voice and instruments to promote multi-dimensional well-being while also leaving you more relaxed. Participants are encouraged to bring with them their yoga mat or something comfortable to sit on the floor with.
This program is for adults 18+ and registration is required.
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Retirement- Making Your Money Last
Thursday, January 16th at 6:30 p.m.
Designed to help individuals and families prepare to live the retirement they have envisioned. Attendees will learn investment strategies to help build a plan to last throughout one's retirement years.
Registration encouraged, but not required.
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The Hip Swayers
Sunday, January 12th at 2 p.m.
“Hailing from the hills of West Tatnuck, the Hip Swayers combine hot picking, syncopated rhythms and soulful harmonies in an eclectic mix of catchy originals and old time twangy country that keeps your toes tapping and your hips swaying.”
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The Dirty Martinis Duo
Sunday, January 26th at 2 p.m.
Join us as the Dirty Martinis Duo performs classic hits and Americana repertoire.
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What's Current in Electric Vehicles Presentation (Virtual)
Tuesday, January 21st at 5 p.m.
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity and prominence. As more and more electric vehicles enter the roadways, understanding the benefits and intricacies of owning this type of vehicle is incredibly important as it is the future of sustainable transportation.
Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom login link before the program.
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True Crime Podcast Discussion Group
Thursday, January 23rd at 11.m.
Join us every other month to discuss a true crime! Each session, participants will listen to a full season from a selected true crime podcast and then meet to discuss.
January Podcast: Root of Evil - The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia
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Boyden Library Virtual Author Talks
Enjoy a range of talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.
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This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with a multitude of MA Libraries. | |
Tea and Talk (about books!)
Join us on Wednesday mornings this winter (Jan. 8th & 22nd, Feb. 5th, Mar. 5th, Apr. 2nd & 30th) at 11 a.m. to sip some tea and talk about some of our favorite books.
A sneak peak of a few new bestsellers will also be presented at each session.
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Drop in Tech Help
Do you need one-on-one help with a device (iPhone, iPad, e-reader, laptop, etc.) you recently bought or acquired, or maybe you just have a basic technology question? Then stop into the Library and Libby will walk you through it Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. starting Jan. 16th.
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Office Hours with a Social Worker
Tuesdays 4-6 p.m. & Thursdays 10-12 p.m.
Office Hours with Social Worker Stephanie Neipris
Feel free to drop in during this time for assistance on:
Information and referral
Benefits assistance
Resources for mental health and substance use
Brief counseling
And more!
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Zentangle Workshop
Friday, January 17th at 10 a.m.
Have you heard of the Zentangle Drawing Method? Do you want to know more about it? Or just have a refresher class?
Come Join CZT Linda Evans for an hour of learning and practicing this relaxed method of drawing. We could all use a little slow down and relax time.
No art background is needed.
Participants must bring their own supplies:
- 1-2H or HB pencil sharpened
- 1-black Micron pen size 01 or whatever black pen you have
- 1-sketchbook (for drawing not watercolor) or hard stock paper.-white
This program is for adults 18+ and registration is required.
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Boyden Library Book Club
Tuesday, January 28th at 11 a.m.
The Boyden Library is hosts a book club that meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. All are welcome.
For the month of January we will be discussing The Women by Kristin Hannah.
Copies of the book are available at the adult circulation desk.
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Self-Paced Tutorials
Do you want to learn more about some of the Online Resources (Ancestry Library, Novelist, Morningstar, Kanopy, Hoopla) the Boyden Library has? Or do want to learn a new software like Google Sheets?
Boyden Library subscribes to Niche Academy for just that. Go to boydenlibrary.org and click the TURORIALS WIDGET on the homepage.
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Author Hour in Massachusetts | |
"Author Hour in Massachusetts" is a series of virtual author talks this winter featuring some of the publishing industry's top trending writers. These webinars -- held from 7pm (ET) to 8pm (ET), Monday through Friday -- are free and open to all. This series, which runs through March 20, 2025, is being promoted by more than 50 public libraries in Massachusetts. | |
Author Victoria Gilbert
Friday, January 10th at 7 p.m.
Author (and retired librarian!) Victoria Gilbert will discuss her new cozy mystery novel, Schooled in Murder: A Campus Sleuth Mystery, in this installment of Author Hour in Massachusetts.
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Author James Grippando
Tuesday, January 21st at 7 p.m.
Author James Grippando will discuss his new legal thriller, Grave Danger, in this installment of Author Hour in Massachusetts.
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Authors Scott Turow & Alafair Burke
Thursday, January 23rd
at 7 p.m.
Bestselling authors Scott Turow (Presumed Guilty) and Alafair Burke (The Note) will discuss their newest thrillers, in conversation with Dwyer Murphy, editor-in-chief of CrimeReads, in this installment of Author Hour in Massachusetts.
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Author Vicki Delany Thursday, January 24th
at 7 p.m.
Bestselling author Vicki Delany will discuss her new cozy mystery novel, The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, in this installment of Author Hour in Massachusetts.
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Author Fiona Davis Thursday, January 27th
at 7 p.m.
Author Fiona Davis will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Stolen Queen, in this installment of Author Hour in Massachusetts.
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Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Boyden Library will be closed on Monday, January 1st and Monday, January 20th.
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