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November 2023 | Volume 14

MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT	SUN
10:30am -8:00pm	9:00am -5:00pm	10:30am -8:00pm	9:00am -5:00pm	CLOSED	9:00am - 2:00pm	CLOSED

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Holiday Closure

Saturday, November 11

The Library will be closed for Veteran's Day.

Early Closure

Wednesday, November 22

The Library will be closing early for Thanksgiving. Time TBD.

Holiday Closure

Thursday, November 23

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Check out our new resource: American Ancestors!

AmericanAncestors.org by New England Historic Genealogical Society provides access to 1.4+ billion records spanning the United States, the British Isles, continental Europe, and beyond, including one of the most extensive online collections of early American genealogical records, the largest searchable collection of published genealogical research journals and magazines, and the only online source for records from Boston's Catholic Archdiocese.

**Please note, access is ONLY available from within the library.

UPCOMING ADULT PROGRAMS

An Evening with Bestselling Authors Tess Gerritsen and Paul Doiron

November 20 @ 7:00 pm

VIRTUAL on Zoom ! Join us for an

evening with two bestselling authors,

Tess Gerritsen and Paul Doiron!

Bestselling author Tess Gerritsen will discuss her brand new book, "The Spy Coast," in conversation with bestselling author Paul Doiron. A retired CIA operative in small-town Maine tackles the ghosts of her past in this fresh take on the spy thriller.

This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Registration is required

TPL Genealogy Club

November 15 @ 6:00 pm

Gerry Savard from the American-Canadian Genealogical Society (ACGS) will be speaking on “Strategies and Hints for Researching Your French-Canadian Ancestors,” with an emphasis on the New England area.

Gerry served on the Board of Directors of ACGS and has held officer positions of President and Vice President. As in the past, Gerry currently serves as a volunteer on various committees. Past president and vice-president of the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium and served as co-chair for two regional conferences held in Manchester. In 1991, at his father’s passing, Gerry became interested in his family heritage. Genealogy became a serious hobby, enjoying doing personal research as well as being a research volunteer at ACGS. Gerry has given many local lectures and classes on genealogy and DNA topics. Gerry also thoroughly enjoys his grandchildren and photography.

Registration Required

Coloring Club

November 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

The Coloring Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month, from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm, in the community room. Registration not required.

Children's Book Writers' Group

November 1 & 15 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

If you’re interested in crafting and publishing children’s books and stories, join us to participate with a group of likeminded individuals to discuss, critique, and broaden your children’s literature knowledge. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join. Registration not required.

Contact Karen Johnson at (978-649-7132) with any questions.

Writers' Group

Every Monday @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Join us for a writing workshop! Expand your knowledge on writing; critique each other’s work; and get advice on the craft. New and long-time writers are welcome! This will be an ongoing program. The Writers’ Group will be meeting in the Special Collections room of TPL. Meetings will last from 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm. Registration not required.