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Tuesday, October 1All DayOngoing programConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Slackers Book Club: Behind Her Eyes
Slackers Book Club is a self service book club open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection at the circulation desk. The book for October is the thriller Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. There are no formal meetings, no questions to answer, no deadlines.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 110:30—11:15 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 September 17th. For children ages 18 months - 3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregivers.Tuesday, October 11:00—2:15 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Homeschool Program: Fire safety with Firefighter Fil
Join Sterling Firefighter Fil Santos as he addresses fire safety concepts with our homeschool community kids. October 1st at 1 PM. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. This hour long program will address: What are emergencies and 911? Smoke alarm review.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 16:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Craft: Fabric Pumpkins
Please join other crafters to make your own stuffed fabric pumpkins. Make a variety of sizes and colors, depending on your space. You will be thrilled with the results of this easy and fun craft! Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.…Learn More2
Wednesday, October 24:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Sculpture Club: Air Dry Clay
Children in grades k-5 are invited to the library for our first session of Sculpture Club. Every month we will meet up to create new sculptures out of a different type of material. October’s sculptures will be made out of air dry clay. Participants are encouraged to express their inner artist, and bring their creations home to share with friends and family.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 26:00—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Teen Volunteer Night
Teens seeking service opportunities are invited to the library to help with program preparation and keeping library materials in order. Come help out and get to know the library! Open to young people in grades 6-12. 3
Thursday, October 310:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Art Time
Children and their grownups are invited to get their creative juices flowing with process art activities. Each week we will experiment with different artistic techniques and materials as we create beautiful artwork for you to bring home. The 6-week session of Art Time on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin on September 19th.…Learn MoreThursday, October 31:00—2:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Craft: Fabric Pumpkins
Please join other crafters on Thursday, October 3rd at 1 pm to make your own stuffed fabric pumpkins. Make a variety of sizes and colors, depending on your space. You will be thrilled with the results of this easy and fun craft! Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.…Learn MoreThursday, October 36:30—7:45 PMSterling Senior Center36 Muddy Pond Rd, Sterling, MA, 01564
Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist Presentation: An Unsolved Mystery
HAS ANYONE SEEN $500 MILLION IN ART LYING AROUND BOSTON? An hour or so after 1990 St. Patrick’s Day ended, two men dressed as Boston cops entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, stayed for about 90 minutes, and left with 13 pieces of art. None of the priceless items have been found.…Learn More4
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Saturday, October 58:00—9:15 AMSterling Rail Trail
Fit Lit Book Club
Start your day with a fun book discussion and some exercise! The Conant Public Library’s Fit Lit Book Club will meet at the Cider Mill entrance of the Sterling Rail Trail on Saturday, October 5th at 8:00 am (weather permitting). Participants should read Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman prior to the walk.…Learn More6
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Monday, October 710:30—11:15 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; 6-week session begins September 16th (no meeting October 14th). For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. Monday, October 71:00—1:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult No-Bake - Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight
Enjoy all the flavors of fall at the Conant Public Library’s Adult No-Bake Dessert program! Adults are invited to make their own delicious Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight at the library. All supplies are provided for making this tasty treat but participants are asked to each bring a mixing bowl! Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.8
Tuesday, October 810:30—11:15 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 September 17th. For children ages 18 months - 3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregivers.Tuesday, October 86:00—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Death By Chocolate Murder Mystery for Adults
Adults, please join us for Death by Chocolate, a mystery set in 1900’s Paris. You and your friends will help solve the murder by listening to clues and sizing up the characters sitting right next to you! Prize will be awarded for best costume and best actor, so come ready to play! And of course, there’s chocolate! Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.9
Wednesday, October 91:00—2:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Coloring
Adults are invited to enjoy a relaxing afternoon coloring at the Conant Public Library. All supplies are provided. Wednesday, October 94:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Picture Book Club: Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow
This month the Picture Book Club will be reading Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow by Ryan T. Higgins. Come spend time with friends as we read and discuss the book, and a few more. This month we will explore our dramatic side as we play a few games, and act out the book.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 96:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
CANCELED: Aspiring Author's Club
Do you love to write? Aspiring authors in grades 5-12 are invited to the library for a 3 part writing series. Our first meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30 pm. At this meeting attendees will participate in brainstorming games, discuss what type of stories they prefer to write, and choose a theme.…Learn More10
Thursday, October 1010:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Art Time
Children and their grownups are invited to get their creative juices flowing with process art activities. Each week we will experiment with different artistic techniques and materials as we create beautiful artwork for you to bring home. The 6-week session of Art Time on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin on September 19th.…Learn MoreThursday, October 101:00—4:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Half-Day Art Afternoon
Kids of all ages are invited to brighten up the WRSD early dismissal day with art at the library. Drop by anytime between 1pm and 4 pm to explore your creativity with stickers, coloring, painting, and more. Thursday, October 106:30—7:00 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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Tuesday, October 1510:30—11:15 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 September 17th. For children ages 18 months - 3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregivers.Tuesday, October 156:30—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Stuffed Supper
Looking for a fun way to discover new recipes? Join us at as we enjoy a Stuffed Supper- every participant should bring a “stuffed” dish from home - the possibilities are endless with stuffed chicken, peppers, shells, even cookies! Prepare your dish at home, then bring it to the library to share with others.…Learn More16
Wednesday, October 164:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Chapter Chatter Book Club: The Magic Misfits
This month the Chapter Chatter Book Club will be discussing The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris. When street magician Carter runs away, he never expects to find friends and magic in a sleepy New England town. Things change instantly when Carter teams up with five other illusionists to save the town of Mineral Wells from the greedy B.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 166:30—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 More17
Thursday, October 1710:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Art Time
Children and their grownups are invited to get their creative juices flowing with process art activities. Each week we will experiment with different artistic techniques and materials as we create beautiful artwork for you to bring home. The 6-week session of Art Time on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin on September 19th.…Learn MoreThursday, October 176:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
CANCELED - Making Medicare Easy
Please join us for a presentation on “Making Medicare Easy” with Scott Maibor. Scott will be discussing everything you wanted to know about Medicare since open enrollment is coming up in December! His talk will include: 2025 Part D changes due to the Inflation Reduction Act, Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, Navigating Medicare Advantage Plans, Carrier and Plan Changes, Medicare Supplement Plans, Enrollment and Appeals Processes.…Learn More
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Saturday, October 199:30—10:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Family Storytime
Children ages 18 months - 6 years along with their families are invited to the library to enjoy stories, songs, and crafts at a special Saturday storytime. Registration is required for all family members who will attend. Saturday, October 1911:00 AM—1:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Family Life-Size Battleship
Families are invited to the library to play a few games of team Battleship, but with a twist. Each team will position its members as part of one of its battleships. The team with the last players standing wins. We will combine and create teams on the…Learn More20
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Monday, October 2110:30—11:15 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; 6-week session begins September 16th (no meeting October 14th). For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers. Monday, October 217:00—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, October 2210:30—11:15 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 September 17th. For children ages 18 months - 3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with their caregivers.Tuesday, October 221:00—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 show off their wordsmithing skills. Snacks will be provided. Tuesday, October 226:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Parent and Teen Life Skills: How Money Works
For our October Teen Life Skills program, please join Mike Ford for a fun financial program for young people ages 12 and up and their adults. This program introduces young people to money, savings, expenses, and debt and builds on what they already know.…Learn More23
Wednesday, October 234:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Explorers' Club: Plastic Milk
Children in grades k-4 are invited to the library to turn milk into plastic! The plastic will be a soft dough at first, so we can knead, color, and shape it into fun creations to bring home. Within 48 hours, your creations will harden into fun keepsakes.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 236:30—7:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Zentangle Pumpkins for Tweens and Teens
Teens are invited to decorate this spooky looking Zentangle pumpkin at the library! Enjoy an evening of art - and Halloween snacks - as we use real pumpkins and sharpies to create this craft; all supplies will be provided. Ages 10-18.24
Thursday, October 2410:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Art Time
Children and their grownups are invited to get their creative juices flowing with process art activities. Each week we will experiment with different artistic techniques and materials as we create beautiful artwork for you to bring home. The 6-week session of Art Time on Thursdays at 10:30 am will begin on September 19th.…Learn MoreThursday, October 244:00—5:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Graphic Novel Book Club: Ghost Book
This month’s selection is Ghost Book by Remy Lai. July Chen sees ghosts, but she pretends they don't exist. Which is incredibly difficult now as it's Hungry Ghost month, when the Gates of the Underworld are open. When July befriends one of the ghosts, she learns that he's a wandering soul wavering between life and death.…Learn MoreThursday, October 246:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Reluctant Migrants Author Talk
Please join us as Teresa Fava Thomas, Ph. D. discusses her book The Reluctant Migrants: Migration from the Italian Veneto to Central Massachusetts with a slide show and discussion to follow. Come and find out more about this fascinating glimpse into local history.…Learn More25
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Monday, October 28All DayChildren's RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Scavenger Hunt
Kids of all ages are invited to the Children’s Room to search for a selection of spooky, Halloween themed characters and objects. Those that locate all 10 will earn a water bottle sticker.Monday, October 2810:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Preschool Not So Spooky Storytime and Parade
Dress up in your costumes for this special Storytime to celebrate Halloween. We will read a few stories, sing some songs, and craft simple baskets for trick or treating. When our baskets are ready, we will parade throughout the library to show off our costumes and collect some treats! For children ages 3-6 (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers.…Learn More29
Tuesday, October 29All DayChildren's RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Scavenger Hunt
Kids of all ages are invited to the Children’s Room to search for a selection of spooky, Halloween themed characters and objects. Those that locate all 10 will earn a water bottle sticker.Tuesday, October 2910:30—11:30 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Toddler Not So Spooky Storytime and Parade
Dress up in your costumes for this special storytime to celebrate Halloween. We will read a few stories, sing some songs, and craft simple baskets for trick or treating. When our baskets are ready we will parade throughout the library to show off our costumes and collect some treats! For children ages 18 months - 3 years (siblings of other ages welcome but must be registered) with caregivers.…Learn More30
Wednesday, October 30All DayChildren's RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Scavenger Hunt
Kids of all ages are invited to the Children’s Room to search for a selection of spooky, Halloween themed characters and objects. Those that locate all 10 will earn a water bottle sticker.Wednesday, October 301:00—2:15 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Old-Time Radio Hour
Join us for an hour of suspense or laughter, mystery or drama, while we listen to old-time radio shows together, over a cup of coffee or tea. Prepare to relive old memories and make new ones with library friends! Fun for adults of all ages. Dementia friendly program and setting.…Learn More
Wednesday, October 304:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Kid's Halloween No-Bake
Kids ages 6 and up are invited to the library to make and decorate fun Halloween themed dirt cakes. Wednesday, October 306:30—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Cookbook Club
Discover inventive yet uncomplicated recipes at the Conant Public Library's Cookbook Club! Join us on Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30 pm as we sample recipes that are healthy but not boring, using everyday ingredients, from Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck.…Learn More31
Thursday, October 31All DayChildren's RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Scavenger Hunt
Kids of all ages are invited to the Children’s Room to search for a selection of spooky, Halloween themed characters and objects. Those that locate all 10 will earn a water bottle sticker.Thursday, October 3110:30—11:15 AMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Not So Spooky Art Time
Children and their grownups are invited for this special Halloween themed session of Art Time. We will create some not so scary art to add to your holiday decorations. Open to children 18 months - 5 years with caregivers.