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Wednesday, December 46:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
20-to-30-Somethings Book Club
The book club for folks who don’t have time for book clubs. Are you in your 20s or 30s? Always wanted to join a book club, but don’t have the time or energy to commit to reading a specific, pre-chosen book? Want to meet other people like you in the area? (We all know finding friends as adults is…challenging, to say the least).…Learn More5
Thursday, December 511:00—11:45 AMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Tech Help with Leah
Get your tech and social media questions answered by Leah, our Head of Adult Services Librarian! One-on-one sessions will last up to 45 minutes and can cover a range of basic topics, such as setting up an email account, borrowing e-books, managing files on your device, or starting from scratch and learning some technology basics.…Learn MoreThursday, December 511:00 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
HOMESCHOOL PLAYDATE!
Attention Homeschoolers!! Want to meet other Homeschool Families, and just chat, while the children play! Then join us, if you can, on the following Thursday's from 11:00 am. to 1:00 pm. We will meet in the Community Room!! Puzzles, Board Games, Legos, STEAM activities, and more! Join us when you can!! Just Drop in.…Learn MoreThursday, December 53:00—3:45 PMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Tech Help with Leah
Get your tech and social media questions answered by Leah, our Head of Adult Services Librarian! One-on-one sessions will last up to 45 minutes and can cover a range of basic topics, such as setting up an email account, borrowing e-books, managing files on your device, or starting from scratch and learning some technology basics.…Learn MoreThursday, December 56:00—7:30 PMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
All Ages Chess Club
Everyone is welcome to come to the library & find like-minded chess players.Thursday, December 56:00—7:00 PMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
English Conversation Hour
Come practice English conversation skills in a non-judgmental, informal setting! All levels of fluency welcome.Thursday, December 56:30—7:45 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Live Music: A Gathering of Celtic and Christmas
A Gathering of Celtic and Christmas is a mix of Jeff Snow's popular Softer Side of Celtic concert along with familiar and perhaps not so familiar Christmas songs and tunes.
Combining the music, stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland, Ireland and England into a program that will keep you on the edge of your seat, there will be singing, laughing, clapping and perhaps a bit of foot stomping.…Learn More6
Friday, December 610:00—11:00 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
"Holiday Cheer" Storytime
Hey, Storytime fans, let's get together and share all of our favorite holiday stories and songs of the season! This program is for children age 3 to 5. It will be held on the following Friday's:December 6th, 13th and 20th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am upstairs in the Children's Room! Think, elves, reindeer, stars , lights, wreaths, cookies, jingle bells and more.…Learn MoreFriday, December 62:00—5:30 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
FREE Friday Family Movie Matinee
Nothing to do afterschool today, join us today for FREE Friday Family Movies! We will show 2 movies appropriate for children age 5 to 12. Snacks will be provided! Just Drop-in.
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Saturday, December 710:00—11:00 AMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Friends of the Bigelow Library
Keep up with the activities of the FriendsSaturday, December 711:00 AM—2:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Family Craft Swap
Just in time for the Holidays!Join us today from 11:00-2:00 for our 1st "Gluten Free" Family Craft SWAP! Look through your craft items you have at home, decide what you would like to swap with others, and get ready for some fun. Just drop-in.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 711:00 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Friends of the Library Cocoa & Cookies
Everyone welcome to meet the Friends of the Bigelow Library, have a cookie, and take a little break from the mad rush of the holidays8
Sunday, December 82:30—4:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
African Art Series: Learning to Look: Forms and Materials (via Zoom)
REGISTER THROUGH ZOOMSpend a Sunday afternoon learning the wonders of African Art! Jean Borgatti, Consulting Curator of Global Africa, First Peoples - North America and Oceania at the Fitchburg Art Museum, will delve in to a different aspect of African…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 1010:00—10:30 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
ROMP 'N STOMP!!
Hello Everyone!! Hope you all had an awesome end of summer vacation!! We are ready to STOMP into Autumn. Join us on the following Tuesdays: October 8th & 15th, November 12th & 19th, December 10th & 17th from 10:00-10:30 am Mark your calendars!This program is for children , 10 months to 24 months, and their caregivers.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 103:30—4:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
STEM for 'Young Explorers'
Join us for an afternoon of STEM exploration. We will discuss science, technology, engineering, and math concepts, then conduct experiments or projects relating to the week's topic. Come prepared to assist your child with each activity. space is limited to 10 kids.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 105:30—6:30 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Racial Equity Book Club Discussion: Beautiful Country, a Memoir by Qian Julie Wang
Online discussion of the book In Chinese the word for the United States, Mei Guo, translates directly to "beautiful country," but when seven-year-old Qian is plucked from her warm and happy childhood surrounded by extended family in China, she finds a world of crushing fear and poverty instead.…Learn MoreTuesday, December 106:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Book Group - The Light Pirate, by Lily Brooks-Dalton
Join us for a discussion of The Light Pirate, by Lily Brooks-Dalton. New members are always welcome!…Learn More11
Wednesday, December 113:30—4:30 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
English Conversation Hour
Come practice English conversation skills in a non-judgmental, informal setting! All levels of fluency welcome.12
Thursday, December 1211:00—11:45 AMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Tech Help with Leah
Get your tech and social media questions answered by Leah, our Head of Adult Services Librarian! One-on-one sessions will last up to 45 minutes and can cover a range of basic topics, such as setting up an email account, borrowing e-books, managing files on your device, or starting from scratch and learning some technology basics.…Learn MoreThursday, December 1211:00 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
HOMESCHOOL PLAYDATE!
Attention Homeschoolers!! Want to meet other Homeschool Families, and just chat, while the children play! Then join us, if you can, on the following Thursday's from 11:00 am. to 1:00 pm. We will meet in the Community Room!! Puzzles, Board Games, Legos, STEAM activities, and more! Join us when you can!! Just Drop in.…Learn MoreThursday, December 123:00—3:45 PMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Tech Help with Leah
Get your tech and social media questions answered by Leah, our Head of Adult Services Librarian! One-on-one sessions will last up to 45 minutes and can cover a range of basic topics, such as setting up an email account, borrowing e-books, managing files on your device, or starting from scratch and learning some technology basics.…Learn MoreThursday, December 125:30—7:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
G.A.M.E.S. CLUB !!
Hey everyone!! It is the G. A. M. E. S. CLUB Meet tonight! (stands for Games, Anime, Movies, Entertainment and Snacks!) (What would we do without those!!) We will meet tonight upstairs in the Youth Dept. from 5:30 to 7:30, old and new friends are welcome to join in!! This club is for teens ages 13 to 17 ONLY! Meet our teen coordinators and discuss upcoming programming.…Learn MoreThursday, December 126:00—7:30 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
A Christmas Carol: A performance
Stephen Collins & Poornima Kirby will present this adaptation of Charles Dickens' famous novella, A Christmas Carol. What's December without some version of Dickens' most famous, most adapted story? The origin of the word, "scrooge" and with all the characters you remember.…Learn More13
Friday, December 1310:00—11:00 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
"Holiday Cheer" Storytime
Hey, Storytime fans, let's get together and share all of our favorite holiday stories and songs of the season! This program is for children age 3 to 5. It will be held on the following Friday's:December 6th, 13th and 20th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am upstairs in the Children's Room! Think, elves, reindeer, stars , lights, wreaths, cookies, jingle bells and more.…Learn MoreFriday, December 1310:30—11:30 AMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Office Hours for State Rep. Meg Kilcoyne
Do you have questions or comments for your State Representative? Reach out in person at the Bigelow Library on the 2nd Friday of the month.
Friday, December 131:00—2:00 PMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Common Threads: Crochet & Knit Circle
Find a common thread with others in your community! Bring a project to work on -- crochet, knitting, macrame, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc. -- and enjoy a casual hour of chatting and getting crafty at the library. All fiber enthusiasts welcome, from beginners to advanced.Friday, December 133:30—6:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
'Grab & Go' Teen Take & Make Craft
Grab your Take & Make Craft kit from circulation desk! Kits are available for teens for ages 13 and above. Available until supplies last.
Ages 13 -1 6 Yrs.
Time: 3:30 - 6PM; Drop -In
Children's/Youth Department…Learn More14
Saturday, December 1410:00 AM—1:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Dungeons and Dragons: FALL 2024!!
Dungeons & Dragons: FALL 2024!!Join us on Saturday, October 19, November 9 and December 14 from 10:00 to 1:00 as we begin a new journey and more adventures!! This program is for students age 10 to 16. Our moderator is experienced D & D master Ms .…Learn MoreSaturday, December 1410:15—11:30 AMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Celebrate Computer Science Week!!
Join us today to Celebrate Computer Science WeeK!! Our program is for students age 8 to 12. You must be registered to attend!! Call us at 978-365-4160, ext. 5 or register on line at www. bigelowlibrary. org. Learn about coding and more!! More…Learn More
Saturday, December 143:00—4:30 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Gift Wrapping 101: Eco-Friendly Edition
Let's learn the basics of present wrapping! Never quite know what you're doing when handed a roll of wrapping paper and some tape? We'll go over beginner wrapping techniques by practicing on boxes. Here's the twist: we'll go a step further and show you neat techniques for making your gift wrapping both eco-friendly and beautiful using natural materials!Incorporates pre-recorded instruction through Creativebug.…Learn More15
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Tuesday, December 1710:00—10:30 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
ROMP 'N STOMP!!
Hello Everyone!! Hope you all had an awesome end of summer vacation!! We are ready to STOMP into Autumn. Join us on the following Tuesdays: October 8th & 15th, November 12th & 19th, December 10th & 17th from 10:00-10:30 am Mark your calendars!This program is for children , 10 months to 24 months, and their caregivers.…Learn More18
Wednesday, December 186:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Cookbook Club
Make a dish at home, then bring it to the library to share with others potluck-style! Beginner cooks and new members always welcome. Books will be available for checkout at the front desk. Registration required. Ages 18+. Note: tell us ahead of time which recipe you've chosen so we can avoid making the same things! Email lbrooks@cwmars.…Learn More
Wednesday, December 186:30—7:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
"A Novel Idea": YA BOOK CLUB
What are you doing on Wednesday nights? What are you reading? Join us for our Fall edition of our YA Book Club: "A Novel Idea" from 6:30 to 7:30. Relax and get together with friends. Refreshments provided. We will meet on the following dates: October 16th, November 20th, and December 18th.…Learn More19
Thursday, December 1911:00—11:45 AMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Tech Help with Leah
Get your tech and social media questions answered by Leah, our Head of Adult Services Librarian! One-on-one sessions will last up to 45 minutes and can cover a range of basic topics, such as setting up an email account, borrowing e-books, managing files on your device, or starting from scratch and learning some technology basics.…Learn MoreThursday, December 1911:00 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
HOMESCHOOL PLAYDATE!
Attention Homeschoolers!! Want to meet other Homeschool Families, and just chat, while the children play! Then join us, if you can, on the following Thursday's from 11:00 am. to 1:00 pm. We will meet in the Community Room!! Puzzles, Board Games, Legos, STEAM activities, and more! Join us when you can!! Just Drop in.…Learn MoreThursday, December 193:00—3:45 PMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Tech Help with Leah
Get your tech and social media questions answered by Leah, our Head of Adult Services Librarian! One-on-one sessions will last up to 45 minutes and can cover a range of basic topics, such as setting up an email account, borrowing e-books, managing files on your device, or starting from scratch and learning some technology basics.…Learn MoreThursday, December 195:30—7:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
G.A.M.E.S. CLUB !!
Hey everyone!! It is the G. A. M. E. S. CLUB Meet tonight! (stands for Games, Anime, Movies, Entertainment and Snacks!) (What would we do without those!!) We will meet tonight upstairs in the Youth Dept. from 5:30 to 7:30, old and new friends are welcome to join in!! This club is for teens ages 13 to 17 ONLY! Meet our teen coordinators and discuss upcoming programming.…Learn MoreThursday, December 196:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
English Conversation Hour
Come practice English conversation skills in a non-judgmental, informal setting! All levels of fluency welcome.Thursday, December 196:30—7:30 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli via Zoom
Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli, host of That Halloween PodcastEach month, Jeff DePaoli will speak with a featured expert about all things haunted or eerie or unexplained. Should be tons of funREGISTER HERE FOR A LINK. Link is good for all events.20
Friday, December 2010:00—11:00 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
"Holiday Cheer" Storytime
Hey, Storytime fans, let's get together and share all of our favorite holiday stories and songs of the season! This program is for children age 3 to 5. It will be held on the following Friday's:December 6th, 13th and 20th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am upstairs in the Children's Room! Think, elves, reindeer, stars , lights, wreaths, cookies, jingle bells and more.…Learn MoreFriday, December 203:30—6:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
'Grab & Go' Teen Take and Make Craft
Grab your Take & Make Craft kit from circulation desk! Kits are available for teens for ages 13 and above. Available until supplies last. Ages 13 -1 6 Yrs.
Time: 3:30 - 6PM; Drop -In
Children's/Youth Department…Learn More21
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Wednesday, December 25Closed
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Wednesday, December 253:30—4:30 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
CANCELED - English Conversation Hour
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