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Friday, October 17:00—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Virtual FRIGHT NIGHT: Halloween Folklore: History, Traditions, & Customs
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Join paranormal author and ghost tour guide Roxie Zwicker for her popular presentation, "Halloween Folklore: History, Traditions & Customs," on Zoom.…Learn More2
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Sunday, October 3Closed
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Monday, October 4Closed
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Wednesday, October 69:30—10:15 AMWachusett Wellness Yoga Studio
Baby & Me Yoga
Join local yogi Julianna Record with your baby for a "Baby & Me" yoga series. If the babe is asleep, it's okay. If you fall asleep, also okay. This series is to facilitate bonding. It shouldn't be stressful. Babies should not be crawling.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 66:00—7:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
TnT Origami and Anime Club
Join teens & tweens for an hour of fun. Past activities have included watching anime, origami, drawing and crafts, snacks, and games, but keep your options open! We're here for you!Contact Ms. Hadley at 978-365-4160 Ext. 5Wednesday, October 66:30—8:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
CANCELED - Family Game Night: Cards Against Humanity, Family Edition
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATIONSJoin us for Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition: A Game for mature kids & immature adults. It seems pretty straightforward. Pick a card, fill in the blank. Card Czar chooses the funniest answer & gets points.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 66:30—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Racial Equity Book Club-"Dog Whistle Politics" by Haney Lopez- Zoom Presentation
The Bigelow Library's Racial Equity Book Club will be focusing each month on a book about race relations in the United States. The book group will be meeting via Zoom where we will meet to discuss the book and participate in a fair and open discussion of the subject of race relations.…Learn More7
Thursday, October 73:30—4:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Embroidery Club
Calling all student stitchers, ages 8 to 12. Embroidery Club is BACK.
Join Ms. Mary Smith, Youth Library Assistant and Mrs. Norma Klinkhamer on Thursdays at 3:30 pm. to start some awesome new projects for FALL 2021. This is an 8- week class. Please register here or by calling 978-365-4160 ext 5.…Learn MoreThursday, October 76:30—8:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
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Wildlife Connections
Join wildlife camera specialist Sally Naser of CR Wildlife Cams for a program on using trail cameras to learn about the wildlife around us, including those in our own backyards. Sponsored by the Rauscher Farm subcommittee, Clinton Greenway Conservation Committee, and supported in part with a grant from the Clinton Cultural Council.8
Friday, October 810:30—11:00 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Pop Up "PLAY TOGETHER" Storytime
Join us today for our Autumn "Pop Up PLAY TOGETHER" Storytime. This group will be held on the following Friday mornings: Friday, October 8th and 22nd and November 5th and 19th. The class is for children age 10 -18 months and their caregivers. Please register for this program by calling us at 978-365-4160, ext.…Learn MoreFriday, October 87:00—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Virtual FRIGHT NIGHT: When Objects Talk Back: A look into haunted objects with TAPS
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Join paranormal couple Cody Ray DesBiens & Satori Hawes from Travel Channel’s “Ghost Nation” as the dive deep into the phenomena of Haunted Objects! During this presentation you will have the chance to see some of the alleged Haunted Objects that have been recovered by Cody & Satori during their actual paranormal investigations.…Learn More9
Saturday, October 910:00—11:00 AMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Virtual SCARY SATURDAYS: Monsters of New England
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Join Michael Girard, founder and writer for "Strange New England: A Field Guide To New England's Legends, Folklore, Curious History and Weird Destinations," for his popular "Monsters of New England" presentation.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 910:30 AM—12:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Costume Magic for Teens & Tweens
Learn how to create your best costume ever -- for Halloween, theater, CosPlay, or just hanging around town -- with this costuming workshop. Emily Woods Hogue is a professional costume designer, which means she has lots of experience & we are super lucky to have her! This event is also in collaboration with Wayside Sewing in Marlborough with materials graciously donated by Nashoba Valley Movement.…Learn More10
Sunday, October 10Closed
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Monday, October 11Closed
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Tuesday, October 123:30—4:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
"AFTER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB"
Join us for a six week adventure in story with our new "After School Book Club" for children in Grades 1-3. We will meet on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. to 4:30 pm. from October 12 to November 16. Do you love reading, writing, laughing, crafting and having a great time? This group is for you! Seating is limited, so register ASAP by calling, 978-365-4160, ext.…Learn More13
Wednesday, October 139:30—10:15 AMWachusett Wellness Yoga Studio
Baby & Me Yoga
Join local yogi Julianna Record with your baby for a "Baby & Me" yoga series. If the babe is asleep, it's okay. If you fall asleep, also okay. This series is to facilitate bonding. It shouldn't be stressful. Babies should not be crawling.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 136:00—7:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
TnT Origami and Anime Club
Join teens & tweens for an hour of fun. Past activities have included watching anime, origami, drawing and crafts, snacks, and games, but keep your options open! We're here for you!Contact Ms. Hadley at 978-365-4160 Ext. 5Wednesday, October 137:00—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Lisa Unger Discusses "Last Girl Ghosted"
Lisa Unger will discuss her latest book, Last Girl Ghosted, with Alafair Burke via zoom. Attendees will be automatically entered to win a signed copy of Lisa's book. You must register to receive the link and attend the event. This event is offered collaboratively with Tewksbury Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Bigelow Free Public Library.…Learn More14
Thursday, October 143:30—4:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Embroidery Club
Calling all student stitchers, ages 8 to 12. Embroidery Club is BACK.
Join Ms. Mary Smith, Youth Library Assistant and Mrs. Norma Klinkhamer on Thursdays at 3:30 pm. to start some awesome new projects for FALL 2021. This is an 8- week class. Please register here or by calling 978-365-4160 ext 5.…Learn MoreThursday, October 147:00—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Virtual FRIGHT NIGHT: Witches & Warlocks of Massachusetts
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Join historian and author Peter Muise for a discussion of his new book, Witches and Warlocks of Massachusetts: Legends, Victims and Sinister Spellcasters, on Zoom.…Learn More15
Friday, October 157:00—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Virtual FRIGHT NIGHT: Legends & Lore of the Bridgewater Triangle
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Join paranormal researcher Tim Weisberg for a journey through the history, haunts and high strangeness of southern New England's own paranormal vortex -- the Bridgewater Triangle.…Learn More16
Saturday, October 1610:00—11:00 AMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Virtual SCARY SATURDAYS: Haunted Lighthouses of New England
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Join author Jeremy D'Entremont, the leading expert on New England's historic lighthouses, to explore some of the macabre tales of New England's coastal beacons, including the lovelorn spirit known as Ernie at Connecticut's New London Ledge Light and the piano playing ghost of Maine's Seguin Light.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 1610:30 AM—12:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
CIRCOLO ITALIANO
We are glad to present a NEW Italian Conversation group called "CIRCOLO ITALIANO. " This group will meet once a month on Saturday via ZOOM at 10:30 am!! Mrs. Martha Napoli will be hosting this event each month to discuss Italian culture, food, festivals, films.…Learn More17
Sunday, October 17Closed
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Monday, October 18Closed
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Tuesday, October 193:30—4:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
"AFTER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB"
Join us for a six week adventure in story with our new "After School Book Club" for children in Grades 1-3. We will meet on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. to 4:30 pm. from October 12 to November 16. Do you love reading, writing, laughing, crafting and having a great time? This group is for you!! Seating is limited, so register ASAP by calling, 978-365-4160, ext.…Learn More20
Wednesday, October 209:30—10:15 AMWachusett Wellness Yoga Studio
Baby & Me Yoga
Join local yogi Julianna Record with your baby for a "Baby & Me" yoga series. If the babe is asleep, it's okay. If you fall asleep, also okay. This series is to facilitate bonding. It shouldn't be stressful. Babies should not be crawling.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 206:00—7:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
TnT Origami and Anime Club
Join teens & tweens for an hour of fun. Past activities have included watching anime, origami, drawing and crafts, snacks, and games, but keep your options open! We're here for you!Contact Ms. Hadley at 978-365-4160 Ext. 521
Thursday, October 213:30—4:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Embroidery Club
Calling all student stitchers, ages 8 to 12. Embroidery Club is BACK.
Join Ms. Mary Smith, Youth Library Assistant and Mrs. Norma Klinkhamer on Thursdays at 3:30 pm. to start some awesome new projects for FALL 2021. This is an 8- week class. Please register here or by calling 978-365-4160 ext 5.…Learn MoreThursday, October 216:30—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Meet Hank Phillippi Ryan
Virtually: Meet the author and reporter Hank Phillippi Ryan. Join us for a frank discussion with Hank! She'll be talking about her latest book, but feel free to ask her about her other books as well. This program will be via zoom. I hope that it makes it easier for you to attend.…Learn More22
Friday, October 2210:30—11:00 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Pop Up "PLAY TOGETHER" Storytime
Join us today for our Autumn "Pop Up PLAY TOGETHER" Storytime. This group will be held on the following Friday mornings: Friday, October 8th and 22nd and November 5th and 19th. The class is for children age 10 -18 months and their caregivers. Please register for this program by calling us at 978-365-4160, ext.…Learn More23
Saturday, October 2310:30 AM—12:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Costume Magic for Teens & Tweens
Learn how to create your best costume ever -- for Halloween, theater, CosPlay, or just hanging around town -- with this costuming workshop. Emily Woods Hogue is a professional costume designer, which means she has lots of experience & we are super lucky to have her! This event is also in collaboration with Wayside Sewing in Marlborough with materials also graciously donated by Nashoba Valley Movement.…Learn More24
Sunday, October 24Closed
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Monday, October 25Closed
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Tuesday, October 263:30—4:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
"AFTER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB"
Join us for a six week adventure in story with our new "After School Book Club" for children in Grades 1-3. We will meet on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm. to 4:30 pm. from October 12 to November 16. Do you love reading, writing, laughing, crafting and having a great time? This group is for you!! Seating is limited, so register ASAP by calling, 978-365-4160, ext.…Learn More27
Wednesday, October 279:30—10:15 AMWachusett Wellness Yoga Studio
Baby & Me Yoga
Join local yogi Julianna Record with your baby for a "Baby & Me" yoga series. If the babe is asleep, it's okay. If you fall asleep, also okay. This series is to facilitate bonding. It shouldn't be stressful. Babies should not be crawling.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 276:00—7:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Crafty Calm -- Terroriums
Get together to do a spooky themed craft.Wednesday, October 277:00—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Author Virtual Meetup: Noe Alvarez
Noe Alvarez discusses his book, "Spirit Run: A 6000 mile marathon through America's stolen land. "About The Book: Noe Álvarez, the son of working-class Mexican immigrants, fled a life of labor in fruit-packing plants to run a four-month-long Indigenous marathon from Canada to Guatemala that pushed him to his limits.…Learn More28
Thursday, October 283:30—4:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Embroidery Club
Calling all student stitchers, ages 8 to 12. Embroidery Club is BACK.
Join Ms. Mary Smith, Youth Library Assistant and Mrs. Norma Klinkhamer on Thursdays at 3:30 pm. to start some awesome new projects for FALL 2021. This is an 8- week class. Please register here or by calling 978-365-4160 ext 5.…Learn MoreThursday, October 286:30—7:30 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
The Digital Library - a primer
The library offers a slew of resources that you can access online with your library card. (Hoopla, Libby, Kanopy, Ancestry, Freegal, Mango, Boston Globe, Health databases, free online classes, just to name a few)Not everyone has the time to search, so library staff will walk you through them.…Learn More29
Friday, October 2910:00—11:00 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
FALL PRE-SCHOOL Story Hour!!
Join us FRIDAY, October 29 in the Children's Dept. for Pre-School Story Hour at 10:00 am. This session is for children age 2-4, please register on-line or by calling us at 978-365-4160, ext. 5. Games, great Fall Stories, songs, crafts and a guest appearance from your favorite Library Mascot, "Mr.…Learn MoreFriday, October 297:00—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Virtual FRIGHT NIGHT: Chasing Chandler: Is Tewksbury Library Haunted?
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Several current and former employees of the Tewksbury Public Library believe it is haunted. Over the past 10 years, there have been reports of unexplainable phenomena, from shadowy figures to whispering in empty rooms to falling books seemingly defying the laws of physics.…Learn More30
Saturday, October 3010:00—11:00 AMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Virtual SCARY SATURDAYS: Loch Ness Monster
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email. **
Join New England Emmy Award-winning folklorist John Horrigan and explore the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, a creature in Scottish folklore that is said to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.…Learn MoreSaturday, October 3010:30—11:30 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
BRICK OR TREAT!
BOO!! Join us today at the library and build your Spooktacular Lego creation or a fall brick project. Bring a friend. Door prize! Awards and FUN!Call to register at 978-365-4160 Ext 5 For ages 6 to 12!31