May 2023

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Monday, May 11:00—2:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

No-Bake Oreo Dirt Pudding Cups

No-Bake Oreo Dirt Pudding CupsAdults are invited to celebrate National Chocolate Parfait Day as we make Oreo dirt pudding cups. Each participant will take home 4 individually portioned desserts. All supplies provided.
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Tuesday, May 210:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

M is for Money: Storytime with a Banker

M is for Money: Storytime with a BankerHosted by Leominster Credit Union in honor of Financial Literacy Month, M Is for Money is a fun and interactive way to explore beginning literacy and basic money concepts.

Tuesday, May 21:30—3:00 PMLower LevelConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingDrop-in knitting will be held at the library every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-3. Bring your current projects (all fiber arts are welcomed!) and join a wonderful community of knitters!

Tuesday, May 26:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Adult Chopped Challenge

Adult Chopped ChallengePut your kitchen skills to the test with the Conant Public Library’s Chopped Challenge! Adults are invited to join us on Tuesday, May 2nd at 6:30pm as we sample the cuisine creations participants come up with using special ingredients. Pick up your bag of ingredients from the library the week of April 24th, create something new using all of the ingredients, and bring it with you to discuss and share.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 34:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Picture Book Club: Be Quiet!

Picture Book Club: Be Quiet!Come meet with friends to talk about the book, read a few more, and try some activities related to the story.

Wednesday, May 36:00—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Teen Volunteer Night

Teen Volunteer NightOn Wednesday, May 3 from 6-8 pm, teens can help with program preparation and keeping library materials in shipshape.
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Thursday, May 41:00—2:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Adult Craft - Pressed Flower Lanterns

Adult Craft - Pressed Flower Lanterns Enjoy adult craft time at the library on Thursday, May 4th at 1pm as we make Pressed Flower Lanterns. These lanterns will be a fun addition to your spring decor! All supplies are provided.  

Thursday, May 46:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Adult Craft - Pressed Flower Lanterns

Adult Craft - Pressed Flower Lanterns Enjoy adult craft time at the library on Thursday, May 4th at 1pm and 6:30pm as we make Pressed Flower Lanterns. These lanterns will be a fun addition to your spring decor! All supplies are provided.

Thursday, May 47:00—8:00 PM1835 Town Hall31 Main Street, Sterling, MA, 01564

Adult Yoga

Adult YogaWind down at the end of the day with a free adult yoga class led by instructor Sharyn Hocurscak. Presented by the Friends of the Conant Public Library, adult yoga will take place on Thursday, May 4th at 7pm at the 1835 Town Hall. Registration is required and will open on Monday,  May 1st at 10am; registration will be for individual classes rather than the entire session.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 91:00—2:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Self Care Kit Craft

Self Care Kit CraftMay is Mental Health Awareness month, and what better way to celebrate than to create your very own self care kit? Adults are invited to decorate self care boxes, and make their own lemon rosemary body scrub and DIY stress balls to put in them. Naturally there will be chocolates to add in as well!  All materials will be provided.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 91:30—3:00 PMLower LevelConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingDrop-in knitting will be held at the library every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-3. Bring your current projects (all fiber arts are welcomed!) and join a wonderful community of knitters!

Tuesday, May 94:00—5:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Self Care Kit Craft

Self Care Kit Craft May is Mental Health Awareness month, and what better way to celebrate than to create your very own self care kit? Adults and Tweens and Teens, ages 10 and up, will decorate self care boxes, and make their own lemon rosemary body scrub and DIY stress balls to put in them.…Learn More

Tuesday, May 96:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Self Care Kit Craft

Self Care Kit CraftMay is Mental Health Awareness month, and what better way to celebrate than to create your very own self care kit? Adults will decorate self care boxes, and make their own lemon rosemary body scrub and DIY stress balls to put in them. Naturally there will be chocolates to add in as well! All materials will be provided.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 106:30—7:45 PMFirst Church6 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Sheryl Faye presents Sally Ride: America's First Woman Astronaut

The Conant Public Library is pleased to present Sheryl Faye as she portrays Sally Ride: America’s first female astronaut. This historical theater presentation is great for adults and older children as we learn more about Sally Ride and her passionate journey to space.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 1110:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Musictime

MusictimeChildren and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance, and instrument play! A five-week session of MusicTime on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin May 11. Registration required, open to children 18 months-5 years with caregivers.…Learn More

Thursday, May 111:00—2:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

May Adult Craft: Pressed Flower Lanterns

May Adult Craft:  Pressed Flower LanternsEnjoy adult craft time at the library  as we make Pressed Flower Lanterns. These lanterns will be a fun addition to your spring decor! All supplies are provided.  

Thursday, May 116:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Friends of the Library

All are welcome to join the Friends of the Conant Library at their monthly board meeting.  

Thursday, May 117:00—8:00 PM1835 Town Hall31 Main Street, Sterling, MA, 01564

Adult Yoga

Adult YogaWind down at the end of the day with a free adult yoga class led by instructor Sharyn Hocurscak. Presented by the Friends of the Conant Public Library, adult yoga will take place on Thursday, May 11th at 7pm at the 1835 Town Hall. Registration is required and will open on Monday, May 8th at 10am; registration will be for individual classes rather than the entire session.…Learn More
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Tuesday, May 161:30—3:00 PMLower LevelConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingDrop-in knitting will be held at the library every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-3. Bring your current projects (all fiber arts are welcomed!) and join a wonderful community of knitters!

Tuesday, May 166:30—7:30 PMSterling Senior Center36 Muddy Pond Rd, Sterling, MA, 01564

Ask a Muslim Anything

Join Robert Azzi  at the Sterling Senior Center for his program entitled “Ask a Muslim Anything. ” Robert will talk about his life, what it is like to be Muslim in America, how he came to convert to Islam, and more about the religion of Islam and its history.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 172:30—3:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Children's RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Family Paint Time: Spring Pig

Family Paint Time: Spring PigCome to the library on Wednesday, May 17 at 2:30 pm and follow a step-by-step plan to create a painting of an adorable pig! Ages 5 and up; under 10 must have a supervising caregiver, who is encouraged to paint along! 

Wednesday, May 176:00—7:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Children's RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Family Paint Time: Spring Pig

Family Paint Time: Spring PigCome to the library on Wednesday, May 17 at 6pm and follow a step-by-step plan to create a painting of an adorable pig! Ages 5 and up; under 10 must have a supervising caregiver, who is encouraged to paint along! 

Wednesday, May 176:30—7:30 PMLower LevelConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

One Book One Town Book Club

The One Book One Town program is back at the Conant Public Library! This year we will be reading Making Rounds with Oscar by David Dosa. Oscar is a remarkable cat living at Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence who provides comfort to both residents and family members throughout their journeys with dementia and other ailments.…Learn More
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Thursday, May 1810:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Musictime

MusictimeChildren and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance, and instrument play!

Thursday, May 186:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Classics Book Club

Join us at the library for the next meeting of the Classics Book Club. We will discuss the political satire Animal Farm by George Orwell. Copies will be available at the library.
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Monday, May 224:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Chapter Chatter Book Club

Chapter Chatter Book ClubWe will discuss the first book in Andrea Beaty’s Questioneers series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters. With the help of her friends, Rosie works to create a brand new invention. We’ll talk about the book, and design our own unique inventions.…Learn More

Monday, May 226:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Planning for Medicare

The Conant Public Library will be offering Planning for Medicare on Monday, May 22nd at 6:30pm. Geared towards individuals approaching Medicare eligibility, topics will cover health insurance information outside of employer sponsored coverage; specifically, an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans.
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Tuesday, May 231:00—3:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Scrabble and Snacks

Scrabble and SnacksDo you love to play Scrabble, but have trouble finding friends to play with? Adults are invited to secure new opponents and show off their wordsmithing skills. Snacks will be provided.  

Tuesday, May 231:30—3:00 PMLower LevelConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingDrop-in knitting will be held at the library every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-3. Bring your current projects (all fiber arts are welcomed!) and join a wonderful community of knitters!
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Wednesday, May 244:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Write Night

Write NightYoung writers can hone their skills with like-minded peers on Wednesday, May 24th at 4:30 pm. We will have fun generating ideas through brainstorming games and freewriting. Let’s encourage each other to write something wonderful! Creativity welcome, no pressure allowed! Open to young writers 8-14.
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Thursday, May 2510:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Musictime

MusictimeChildren and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance, and instrument play!
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Monday, May 29Closed

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Tuesday, May 301:30—3:00 PMLower LevelConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Drop-In Knitting

Drop-In KnittingDrop-in knitting will be held at the library every Tuesday afternoon from 1:30-3. Bring your current projects (all fiber arts are welcomed!) and join a wonderful community of knitters!
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Wednesday, May 314:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

Explorers' Club: Music

Explorers' Club: MusicOn Wednesday, May 31 at 4:30 pm, the Explorers will sing, dance, and play musical games in the baker room. We will even learn to make a special instrument to take home! Registration required; for children in grades k-4.

Wednesday, May 316:30—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564

May Cookbook Club

May Cookbook ClubDiscover quick, tasty recipes at the Conant Public Library's Cookbook Club! Join us as we sample recipes from across the country in Dinner in One by Melissa Clark. Choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others.…Learn More