Friends of the Bigelow Library

Keep up with the activities of the Friends

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Saturday, March 111:30 AM—1:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510

Needle felting 101: Felted Fox

Craft a charming fox with merino wool. In this class, you'll learn the basics of needle felting. Pop up Art School will show you how to sculpt basic shapes with a barbed needle and how to add the beaded black eyes. Needle felting is fun, relaxing, and it’s easier than it looks!Bigelow Library is offering a needle-felted fox with Popup Art School, based in Western MA.…Learn More

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Wednesday, March 56:30—7:30 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510

20-30-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 More

Sunday, March 92:30—4:00 PMZoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510

African Art Series: African Artists Traditional and Modern (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

Tuesday, March 113:30—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 More

Friday, March 141:00—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.

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Wednesday, March 266:00—7:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510

Cookbook Club

Cookbook TBA. 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

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Saturday, March 292:00—3:00 PMCommunity RoomBigelow Free Public Library54 Walnut St., Clinton, MA, 01510

I Was Amelia Earhart's Sister: Meet Muriel Morrissey

Historic re-enactor, Jessa Piaia, will present a one-person interpretation of pioneer aviatrix Amelia Earhart’s sister entitled “I Was Amelia Earhart’s Sister: Meet Muriel Morrissey.”

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