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Monday, September 2Closed
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Tuesday, September 3All DayOngoing programConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Slackers Book Club: The Lost Apothecary
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 September is The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. There are no formal meetings, no questions to answer, no deadlines.…Learn More4
Wednesday, September 46:00—7:15 PMSterling Rail Trail
Fit Lit Book Club
Enjoy a fun book discussion while also getting some exercise! The Conant Public Library’s Fit Lit Book Club will meet at the Cider Mill entrance of the Sterling Rail Trail (weather permitting). Participants should read The Maid by Nita Prose prior to the walk.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 46:00—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Teen Volunteer Night
Teens seeking service opportunities are invited 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 6-12.5
Thursday, September 51:00—2:15 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Craft: Eucalyptus and Dried Flower Wreath
Please join other adults to craft this sweet looking - and smelling - wreath for indoors or your front door! We will be using dried flowers and eucalyptus to craft this pretty decorative wreath. Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.…Learn MoreThursday, September 56:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Craft: Eucalyptus and Dried Flower Wreath
Please join other adults to craft this sweet looking - and smelling - wreath for indoors or your front door! We will be using dried flowers and eucalyptus to craft this pretty decorative wreath. Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.…Learn More6
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Monday, September 97:00—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, September 101:00—2:15 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Cake Decorating for Adults
Join Sterling native Dianne Rockwell, renowned “Cake Lady” and expert cake decorator and sugar artist, as she shares her skills with us. Each participant will decorate their own cake with simple designs taught by Dianne. Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 106:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Cake Decorating for Adults
Join Sterling native Dianne Rockwell, renowned “Cake Lady” and expert cake decorator and sugar artist, as she shares her skills with us. Each participant will decorate their own cake with simple designs taught by Dianne. Sterling residents will be given priority in registration; after one week non-residents will be admitted in the order that they registered.…Learn More11
Wednesday, September 111:00—2:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Adult Coloring
Adults are invited to take their coloring to the next level by coloring cards, window clings and bookmarks at the Conant Public Library. Your choice! Wednesday, September 114:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Picture Book Club: Those Darn Squirrels!
This month's Picture Book Club will be reading and discussing Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin. Children will also create their own artwork inspired by the book. Books can be checked out at the library (participants do not need to bring their copy to the meeting).…Learn MoreWednesday, September 116:30—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 More12
Thursday, September 121:00—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. Thursday, September 126:30—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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Saturday, September 1411:00 AM—12:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Fall and Winter Gardening for Habitat: Creating a Resilient Garden for All Seasons
Please join us Saturday, September 14th at 11 am for a slideshow and discussion on how to clean up your garden in the most ecologically friendly way this Fall. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and discuss their own experiences during the presentation.…Learn More15
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Monday, September 1610:30—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. 17
Tuesday, September 1710:30—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.18
Wednesday, September 184:30—5:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Chapter Chatter Book Club: Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer
This month we will be discussing Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones; Sophie and her parents move to a farm after inheriting it from a great uncle. When a cranky chicken who can move objects with her mind appears, farm life gets a lot more interesting.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 186:30—8:00 PMSterling Senior Center36 Muddy Pond Rd, Sterling, MA, 01564
Left for Dead Author Presentation
Join author Eric Jay Dolin at the Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road, as he presents his newest book, Left for Dead: shipwreck, treachery and survival at the edge of the world. In Left for Dead, Dolin explores seafaring adventures of the early 1800s, including the lives of castaway sailors over their 18-month ordeal.…Learn MoreWednesday, September 186:30—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 More19
Thursday, September 1910:30—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, September 196:30—7:45 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Meri Jo Bierig Addresses Digestive Issues
Please join Meri Jo Bierig, Sterling resident, LSW, Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner and Certified Whole Health Educator as she discusses digestive disorders on September 19th at 6:30 pm. Digestive disorders are on the rise, and it’s common to hear our friends share their maladies.…Learn MoreThursday, September 196:30—8:00 PMLower LevelConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Classics Book Club
The Classics Book Club will discuss Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte - come join a rousing discussion of this intense, classic love story!. Copies of the book are available at the library.
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Saturday, September 219:30—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. Please register for all family members who will attend. …Learn MoreSaturday, September 2111:30 AM—12:30 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Explorer's Club: All About Fingerprints
Children in grades k-4 are invited to the library to learn all about their own unique fingerprints. We will be examining our fingerprints, learning how to lift other people’s fingerprints off of surfaces, and creating fun fingerprint magnets to bring home.22
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Monday, September 2310:30—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. 24
Tuesday, September 2410:30—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.25
Wednesday, September 251:00—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 MoreWednesday, September 256:30—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Cookbook Club
Discover healthy but delicious recipes at the Cookbook Club! This month we will sample nutrient-dense, flexible recipes from The Noom Kitchen. Choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others (please note, every participant should bring a dish to share).…Learn More
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Thursday, September 2610:30—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, September 264:00—5:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Graphic Novel Book Club: Art Club
This month’s selection is Art Club by Rashad Doucet; Dale Donavan wants nothing more than to doodle, play video games, and create comics forever – maybe even as a full-time job one day. The trouble is, the adults around him are less than supportive, so Dale comes up with the perfect plan: an after-school art club – but there’s a catch.…Learn MoreThursday, September 266:00—7:30 PM1835 Town Hall31 Main Street, Sterling, MA, 01564
Samatha Meditation
Everyone ages 14 plus, please join us for a Samatha Meditation class on September 26th from 6-7:30 pm at the 1835 Town Hall. Samatha means calm. Through this meditation practice, the aim is to move the mind into calm and stillness while remaining alert and awake.…Learn More27
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Monday, September 3010:30—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, September 306:30—8:00 PMBaker RoomConant Public Library4 Meetinghouse Hill Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
Soup-er Supper
Nights are getting colder but the kitchen is heating up! Join us as we enjoy a Soup-er Supper- every participant will bring their favorite prepared soup or chili to share with others! Prepare your dish at home, then join us to discover more delicious recipes to keep you warm all winter long (please note, every participant should bring a soup).…Learn More