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Our nonfiction book group is meeting soon to discuss Jill Lepore's, "Book of Ages."

Date: Monday, November 17th

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: Raytheon Room

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Nonfiction Book Group

We will be discussing Maria Konnikova's "Mastermind."

Date: Monday, October 20

Time: 7:00-9:00PM.

Location: Raytheon Room

Newcomers welcome.

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Garden to Vase: Bringing the Outside In

This workshop with Trish Scozzafava will open your eyes to what is available in your garden for flower arrangements. Learn to make seasonal  arrangements from branches, foliage and flowers from what you see in nature. No need to buy expensive florist blooms when you can capture beautiful naturalistic arrangements by simply cutting from your own yard. Everyone has material to choose from if you learn to see nature's seasonal bounty.

Wednesday, September 24th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Raytheon Room

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Many celebrate September 13th as International Chocolate Day.  News to us, but why on Earth argue?  Here are some chocolate themed reads to enjoy:

The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan

The Story Behind Chocolate by Sean Steward Price

The Chocolate Wars, by Deborah Cadbury

Chocolate Cakes by Elinor Klivans

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Staff Pick:  The Bees, by Laline Paull

Beautifully written and highly imaginative...

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Our Poetry Workshop is back after its summer hiatus. 

This group gathers two Thursdays each month, to work on writing poetry.  All levels of poetry writers are welcome. 

Join us in the Raytheon room, Thursday, September 18, 2:00 - 4:00PM.

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Nonfiction Book Group

Our nonfiction book group will be meeting soon to discuss Eric Weiner's "Geography of Bliss".

Date: Monday, September 15

Time: 7-9 PM Location: Raytheon Room

Newcomers welcome.  Hope to see you there.

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Natick author David Ostrowsky will speak about his new book, “Game Over or Game On?” the book focuses on what former pro athletes are doing in retirement.

Ostrowsky, a Brandeis University graduate, is a marketing writer and has served as sports writer for the MetroWest Daily News, the Jewish Advocate, and the Patriots Gamesday Magazine. Tuesday, September 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m, in the Raytheon room.

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The Harvard Museum of Natural History was established in 1998 as the public face of three research museums: the Museum of Comparative Zoology, the Harvard University Herbaria, and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum. Presenting the incomparable collections of these parent museums and the research of scientists across the University, it has a mission to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the natural world and the human place in it, sparking curiosity and a spirit of discovery in people of all ages.

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Staff Recommendation:

Tenth of December, by George Sanders

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Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Note that the library is closed for the weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 30th - September 1st.

We wish you a happy, healthy weekend. 

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Noontime Book Group is Back!

We'll be meeting at noon on Friday, September 5th, to discuss Edith Wharton's Custom of the Country. 

As always, newcomers welcome.

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Needlework / Handiwork Group

This group, facilitated by Ann Moses, lets people to work on needlework and handwork projects together.  The next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 3rd, from 10-12 noon. 

Location: Raytheon Room.

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Introducing the Armchair Travel Book Club! 

This group is for folks interested in going ‘round the world through a shared reading experience.  We’ll read travelogues written by all kinds of travelers who see the world in various ways.  Deterred by the idea of committing to a book club?  Don’t be!  This will be a laid back group that welcomes all levels of participation. 

We’ll meet the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30am in the Raytheon Room.  The first book selection is Tracks:  A Woman’s Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback by Robyn Davidson.  

Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 10.  If you have questions, contact Rachel Sideman-Kurtz at [email protected].

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Boston Globe Book Club Event

Join us for discussion of Cascade by Maryanne O'Hara.  Cascade is this year's Boston Globe Summer Book Club selection.  The Boston Globe Book Club selects a title for readers to discuss over the summer and then hosts a large group event in the fall. 

Our local meeting details:

Contact: Rachel Sideman-Kurtz

Date: Wednesday, August 27

Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Raytheon Room

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Happy Relaxation Day! 

Today, August 15th, is National Relaxation Day.  Since it falls on a Friday this year, why not stretch it to relaxation weekend?

Some materials to aid the relaxation:

Guided Meditation by Jack Kornfield

Hiking the SuAsCo: Exploring the woods and waters of the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers by Jill Phelps Kern.

Road biking. Northern New England : A guide to the greatest bicycle rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

How to be idle, by Tom Hodgkinson

Feel free to stop by and we'll find you something that suits.

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Featured Museum Pass!

Each Pawtucket Red Sox pass enables you to buy up to 5 General Admission tickets for $4.00/ticket or 6 General Admission tickets for $3.50/ticket. 

Loads of fun! 

(Just remember to dress warmly for evening games.  Summer nights this year have been on the cool side.)

See the Pawsox schedule.

See our Pass Reservation Page