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Wednesday, May 110:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Babytime
Come enjoy an interactive story time with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in May at 10:30 am (May 1,8,15,22,29).Wednesday, May 14:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Picture Book Club
The Picture Book Club will read The World’s Best Class Plant by Liz Garton Scanlon. Come explore that book and a few more with friends, then choose a baby plant of your own to take home and make a special place for it to live! Books can be checked out at the library (participants do not need to bring their copy to the meeting).…Learn MoreWednesday, May 16:00—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Teen Volunteers
Teens seeking service opportunities can help with program preparation and keeping library materials in order. Come help out and get to know the library! Volunteers may also register online to help out at these children’s programs: Paint Times, Explorers’ Club, Stuffed Animal Sleepover.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 16:30—7:30 PMSterling Senior Center36 Muddy Pond Rd, Sterling, MA, 01564
Nibbling on Native Plants
Have you ever been in your backyard or in the surrounding woods, and wondered, Can I eat that plant? Join us as we welcome expert forager Russ Cohen as he presents a slideshow featuring native edible wild plants suitable for nibbling on and for planting in your own backyard.…Learn More2
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Monday, May 610:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Mondays at 10:30 am; 5-week session begins May 6th (no meeting 5/27). For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. 7
Tuesday, May 710:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Toddler Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Tuesdays at 10:30 am; 6-week session begins May 7th. For children ages 18 months-3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregiversTuesday, May 71:00—3:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Felting - Beehives
Create an adorable felted beehive at the Conant Public Library! Join instructor Laura Darrow as we create this fun spring project from felt. Sterling residents will be given priority for registration; after one week, non-residents will be added in the order that they registered.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 76:00—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Felting - Beehives
Create an adorable felted beehive at the Conant Public Library! Join instructor Laura Darrow as we create this fun spring project from felt. Sterling residents will be given priority for registration; after one week, non-residents will be added in the order that they registered.…Learn More
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Wednesday, May 810:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Babytime
Come enjoy an interactive story time with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in May at 10:30 am (May 1,8,15,22,29).Wednesday, May 81:00—2:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Coloring - Color by Sticker
Adults are invited to take their coloring to the next level with Color-by-Sticker! Enjoy fun, vibrant designs while chatting with others. All supplies provided.Wednesday, May 84:15—5:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Teen Volunteer: Paint Time Helper
Come help painters complete their giraffe projects! Wednesday, May 84:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Family Paint Time - Giraffe
Come to the library and paint along as we create a portrait of a giraffe! Ages 5 and up; under 10 must have a supervising caregiver, who gets to paint along!Wednesday, May 86:00—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Teen Volunteer: Paint Time Helper
Come help painters complete their giraffe projects! Wednesday, May 86:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Family Paint Time - Giraffe
Come to the library and paint along as we create a portrait of a giraffe! Ages 5 and up; under 10 must have a supervising caregiver, who gets to paint along!9
Thursday, May 910:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Musictime
Children and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance, and instrument play! A 6-week session of MusicTime on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin May 9th. Open to children 18 months-5 years with caregivers.Thursday, May 91:00—2:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
Adults are invited to the library to make Lemon Icebox Pie. This refreshing dessert will provide a festive way to welcome the warmer spring weather. All ingredients will be provided. Please bring a bowl and large spoon for mixing. Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week, open spots will be given to non-residents in the order that they registered.…Learn MoreThursday, May 96:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Friends of the Library Meeting
All are welcome to join the Friends of the Conant Library at their monthly board meeting.
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Monday, May 1310:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Mondays at 10:30 am; 5-week session begins May 6th (no meeting 5/27). For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. 14
Tuesday, May 1410:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Toddler Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Tuesdays at 10:30 am; 6-week session begins May 7th. For children ages 18 months-3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregiversTuesday, May 146:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Last Name Meal
Looking for a fun way to discover new recipes? Join us as we enjoy a Last Name Meal - every participant brings a dish that begins with the first letter of their last name! Prepare your dish at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. We will send out the recipes used following the program.…Learn More15
Wednesday, May 1510:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Babytime
Come enjoy an interactive story time with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in May at 10:30 am (May 1,8,15,22,29).Wednesday, May 152:15—4:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Teen Volunteer: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Come help Alisa conduct the stuffed animal sleepover, and then stay to help create and document the ensuing animal hijinks! Registration required. Open to young people ages 12-18.Wednesday, May 152:30—3:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Bring a stuffed animal friend for an exciting library field trip! We will sing some songs, listen to stories, teach our toy friends some dances, and make special books just for them! Toy friends can then stay for their very own sleepover in the library - they will have a great adventure.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 155:30—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Spoon Carving with Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival
We are excited to welcome back Tim Swanson of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival as he teaches patrons the art of spoon carving. This special two and a half hour class will cover knife safety, sharpening techniques, carving methods, and aftercare. During the program each participant will carve their very own spoon to take home with them.…Learn More16
Thursday, May 1610:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Musictime
Children and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance, and instrument play! A 6-week session of MusicTime on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin May 9th. Open to children 18 months-5 years with caregivers.Thursday, May 161:00—2:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
May Adult Craft: Citronella Candles
The late spring and summer months are the perfect season to spend time outdoors, soaking up the sun. But come evening, there’s just one tiny problem: mosquitoes! Come join us at the library to make your own citronella candle and a pretty candle holder to keep the pests away naturally.…Learn MoreThursday, May 166:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
May Adult Craft: Citronella Candles
The late spring and summer months are the perfect season to spend time outdoors, soaking up the sun. But come evening, there’s just one tiny problem: mosquitoes! Come join us at the library to make your own citronella candle and a pretty candle holder to keep the pests away naturally.…Learn MoreThursday, May 166:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Classics Book Club
The Classics Book Club will discuss For Whom the Bell Tolls, Ernest Hemingway’s novel set during the Spanish Civil War. Copies of the book will be available at the library.17
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Monday, May 2010:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Preschool Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Mondays at 10:30 am; 5-week session begins May 6th (no meeting 5/27). For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. Monday, May 207:00—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Monthly meeting for the Board of Library Trustees; all are welcome.
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Tuesday, May 2110:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Toddler Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Tuesdays at 10:30 am; 6-week session begins May 7th. For children ages 18 months-3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregiversTuesday, May 211:00—3:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Scrabble and Snacks
Do you love to play Scrabble, but have trouble finding opponents to play with? Adults are invited to the library to show off their wordsmithing skills. Snacks will be provided.Tuesday, May 216:30—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Cookbook Club
Get ready for summer with healthy, no-fuss recipes at the Cookbook Club! Join us as we sample dinner recipes from Skinnytaste One & Done by Gina Homolka and desserts from Sweet Enough by Alison Roman. Choose a recipe from either cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others.…Learn More22
Wednesday, May 2210:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Babytime
Come enjoy an interactive story time with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in May at 10:30 am (May 1,8,15,22,29).Wednesday, May 224:15—5:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Teen Volunteer: Taylor Swift
Come help our young Swifties celebrate their beloved singer! Registration required. Open to young people ages 12-18.Wednesday, May 224:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Taylor Swift Celebration
Let’s have fun enjoying all things Taylor Swift! Come celebrate the worldwide music phenomenon with songs, dancing, and trivia fun! We will also make our own Swiftie magnets. Open to children in grades 1-5. Wednesday, May 226:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Family Trivia Night
Calling all trivia lovers: It's family trivia night at the library! Gather your closest friends and family to create your own super team and show off your collective knowledge. Please have one team member register for your entire team. Teams may consist of 2 to 6 players.…Learn More23
Thursday, May 2310:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Musictime
Children and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance, and instrument play! A 6-week session of MusicTime on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin May 9th. Open to children 18 months-5 years with caregivers.Thursday, May 231:00—2:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
DIY Lip Balm for Adults
Come to the library and make some homemade lip balm with friends! This lip balm contains a simple combination of coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and zinc oxide for spf. We will also add some essential oils to give it a nice scent. Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week, open spots will be given to non-residents in the order that they registered.24
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Tuesday, May 2810:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Toddler Storytime
Enjoy stories, songs, and crafts with friends at the library! Tuesdays at 10:30 am; 6-week session begins May 7th. For children ages 18 months-3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregiversTuesday, May 286:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Nashua River Watershed Dam Removal
Please join us as the Nashua River Watershed Association discusses dam removal. Across New England, aging and unsafe dam infrastructure has led to an increase in dam removals. These dam removals can provide significant public safety and ecological benefits, from a reduced risk of flooding to restored river connectivity.…Learn More29
Wednesday, May 2910:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Babytime
Come enjoy an interactive story time with your baby that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. Ages 0-18 months. Every Wednesday in May at 10:30 am (May 1,8,15,22,29).Wednesday, May 294:15—5:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Teen Volunteer: Buzz about Bees
Come help young explorers learn about bees and make lip balm.Wednesday, May 294:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Explorer's Club: The Buzz about Bees
Come explore the science of bees, the often misunderstood creatures that play such an important role in our world. We’ll learn all about pollination and try to model how it happens. But bees don’t just work on our flowers and farms - they make products…Learn More30
Thursday, May 3010:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Musictime
Children and their grownups are invited to share music together with songs, dance, and instrument play! A 6-week session of MusicTime on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin May 9th. Open to children 18 months-5 years with caregivers.31