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Tuesday, September 32:00—2:45 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 More
Tuesday, September 33:00—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 More
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Wednesday, September 410:30 AM—12:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Senator John Cronin -- Open office Hours
Senator Cronin's office will offer open hours for constituents to reach out with issues or complaints or other requests.Wednesday, September 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, September 55:30—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, September 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, September 56:00—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, September 56:00—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.6
Friday, September 64:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Friends Annual Book Sale
Friends annual book sale with tons of bargains!Friday's sale is open to Friends of the Bigelow Library -- if you're not a Friend, join today! It's easy. Saturday is open to everyone.7
Saturday, September 710:00 AM—4:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Friends Annual Book Sale
Friends annual book sale with tons of bargains!Come early for the best stuff. .. .. come back for more bargains. You never know what sort of specials will be offered. Books for all ages8
Sunday, September 82:30—4:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
African Art Series: 21st Century African Photography (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 Art each month!Today's talk: This talk looks at photography currently on exhibit at the Fitchburg Art Museum, Africa Rising, as well as that part of the backstory centered on Studio Portraiture.…Learn More9
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Tuesday, September 1010:00 AM—7:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Grandparents Day!
Join us in the Children's/Youth Dept. as we CELEBRATE OUR GRANDPARENTS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, from 10:00 to 7:00! Spend some time with your grandparents at the library today! Play a board game, work on a puzzle, draw and color together! Just drop-in!…Learn MoreTuesday, September 102:00—2:45 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 More
Tuesday, September 103:00—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 More
Tuesday, September 105:30—6:30 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Discuss "Without Reservation: the Making of America's most powerful Indian Tribe" via ZOOM
Join the Racial Equity Book Club for a discussion of Jeff Benedict's book, "Without Reservation"
"The book seems at times like a legal thriller, a psychological drama, a morality tale, and a scandal sheet. " -- Richard Tambling, Hartford Journal Inquirer
The Mashantucket Pequot tribe of Connecticut were nearly penniless just a couple of decades ago.…Learn More11
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Thursday, September 126:00—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, September 126:00—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.13
Friday, September 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.
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Saturday, September 1410:00—11:00 AMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Friends of the Bigelow Library Monthly Meeting
Keep up with the activities of the Friends
Saturday, September 1410:00—11:00 AMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Body Positivity in Romance Books: Author Panel with Olivia Dade, Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, and De
Register Here for Zoom LinkWe are so excited to chat with fantastic romance authors Olivia Dade, Julie Murphy, Sierra Simone, and Denise Williams on the topic of Body Positivity in romance genre books (or, how it should be in every genre!). We hope you can join us for this very important, fascinating, and fun conversation with some of the very best romance authors advocating the message that every BODY is deserving of love and respect.…Learn MoreSaturday, September 142:00—3:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Sunflower Coasters
Ages 17+. Join us to make adorable sunflower coasters made with twine, yarn, and a whole lot of hot glue. Bring a friend and enjoy a relaxing afternoon getting crafty. 15
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Tuesday, September 17All DayReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Voter Registration Day
Exercise your right to support your candidates. Register to vote
Tuesday, September 172:00—2:45 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 More
Tuesday, September 173:00—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 More
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Wednesday, September 186:00—7:00 PMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
“I’m with The ‘Banned:’” Rock on with Freedom to Read-Themed Rock Painting
Passionate about fighting book censorship? Want to paint a cute rock with a positive message of support for the freedom to read? Drop in any time between 6 and 7 for a casual, relaxing night of rock painting with a twist of community activism. Ages 18+.19
Thursday, September 1910:00 AM—7:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
"Talk Like A Pirate Day!"
Ahoy, me hearties!! Shiver me timbers! It is "Talk Like A Pirate Day" today! Join us from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and create pirate crafts, learn pirate speak, sample pirate booty and more!!No registration required! Just drop in!!Thursday, September 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, September 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, September 196:30—7:30 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli via ZOOM - with Halloween New England
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. This month features Halloween New England with Owner, Alexandra De Collibus.…Learn More20
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Monday, September 237:00—8:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Find & Identify More Birds: How to Pick a Patch (via Zoom)
Register Here for the Zoom LinkWe had so much fun discussing birding with Heather, that we had to do it again but with a twist. This time, one of our favorite speakers, author Heather Wolf will be discussing how to find and identify more birds by picking a "patch," a place close to home where you can watch birds often.…Learn More24
Tuesday, September 249:00 AM—8:00 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
SMOKEY THE BEAR: Reading Challenge!!
Join us today as we begin the "Smokey the Bear" Reading Challenge which will be from Sept. 24 to November 23. Smokey is celebrating 80 years of being the mascot for the U. S. Fire Service!Representing the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, the Forest Service, and the National Association of State Foresters to develop a fire prevention message, that 'ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES'.…Learn MoreTuesday, September 242:00—2:45 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 More
Tuesday, September 243:00—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 More
Tuesday, September 246:00—7:30 PMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Teen Craft Nite
Let's celebrate National Keep kids creative week by making a gorgeous leaf wreath for Autumn, using upcycled book pages, show your creativity. Tweens and teens are welcome for this fun project at Childrens/Youth Dept. Ages 10-15 Yrs. Tuesday, September 24th, 6-7:30 PM.Tuesday, September 246:00—7:15 PMReading RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Book Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby VanPelt
Join us for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt. New members are always welcome!…Learn MoreTuesday, September 246:30—8:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Board of Trustees
Monthly meeting of the Board of Library Trustees
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Wednesday, September 256:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Cookbook Club
Try out recipes from Anything's Pastable by Dan Pashman. 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. Adults.…Learn More26
Thursday, September 265:30—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, September 266:00—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, September 266:00—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, September 266:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
Domestic Violence Panel of speakers
The Bigelow Library is displaying an exhibit from the National Institutes of Health "Confronting Violence: Improving Women's Lives" and tonight we'll be hosting a panel with experts and survivors of domestic violence. Supports and advocates from the YWCA will answer questions, talk about what they do and how you can help.…Learn More27
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Saturday, September 2810:30—11:30 AMChildren's/Youth DepartmentBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510
LEGO CLUB!! SPIN It to Win It!!
Builders! Everywhere! We start a new round of LEGO competition today! We will have a TEAM Component today as we "spin-it-to-win-it". This program is for children ages 5 to 10. Join us from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Youth Dept. Register on-line or call us at 978-365-4160, ext.29
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