HOLIDAY HOURS
The library will be closed on Veteran’s Day, Tuesday, November 11. Over Thanksgiving the library will close at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26. We will be closed all day Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR YOUR PETS
Dr. Flavia Zorgniotti will describe veterinary acupuncture: what it is, the similarities and differences from human acupuncture, and how it is used. She will also discuss some of the more common ailments it can treat and answer audience questions. Dr. Zorgniotti is a veterinarian at the Phoenix Veterinary Hospital of Wayland. She is certified in Veterinary Acupuncture and Veterinary Food Therapy. Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m.
BOOK BUDDIES
Book Buddies is for kids in grades K-2 with a parent/caregiver. This month’s book is “Pinch and Dash Make Soup” by Michael Daley. Read the book with your child and then come discuss the story and make soup! Wednesday, November 19, at 3 p.m. in the Raytheon Room. Call 508-358-2308 for more information and to register. All are welcome. Co-run with the WCPA.
PARENT/CHILD BOOK GROUP
On Wednesday, December 10, from 7-8 p.m. the Parent/Child Book Group will talk about “Sing a Song of Tuna Fish” by Esme Codell. For children in fourth and fifth grade, with a parent. Each month we discuss a different book, chosen by the group. Led by Youth Services Librarian Pam McCuen. This month we will meet in the Raytheon Room. To ask questions or to register, call the Children’s Room at 508-358-2308.
MISFIT SOCK HOLIDAY STORY AND CRAFT
On Wednesday afternoon, December 10, from 3-5 p.m., local author Karen Kiefer will talk about her picture book, “
The Misfit Sock,” and teach children how to make Olaf puppets out of misfit socks. Materials will be supplied, but children might want to wear “misfit” socks to get in the spirit! Kiefer will also talk briefly about the misfit sock program she founded, which encourages children to accept people for who they are, accept differences, and avoid bullying behaviors. Co-run with the WCPA. All are welcome. For ages 3 and up. Location: Raytheon Room
ZUMBA KIDS JR.
Zumba Kids, Jr., is a rhythm and dance program for children ages 2.5 to 4 years of age, led by Julia Walderzak of H2K Happy Health Kids Fitness Studio. Join Julia in the library’s Raytheon Room on Tuesday, November 25, at 10:30 a.m.
BASIC TECH INTROS
Very basic introductions to new users of these services. For more information, contact librarian MJ Wright at 508-358-2311 or mwright@minlib.net.
“Introduction to Gmail” – Thursday, November 20, 2-3 p.m.
“An Introduction to the iPhone or iPad” – Monday, November 17, 2-3 p.m. (Bring your own device!)
UPCOMING NOVEMBER BOOK GROUPS FOR ADULTS
Non-Fiction Book Group, Tuesday, November 25, at 7 p.m., “Book of Ages” by Jill Lepore
New members are always welcome at any of our groups.
NEEDLEWORK/HANDWORK GROUP
Our Needlework/Handwork group, facilitated by Ann Moses, meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m.–12 noon in the Raytheon Room. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 3. Check out the neat stuff members of this group have created in our lower level exhibit case.
NOVEMBER EXHIBITS
During November, we welcome back Murray and Gertrude Drobnis for their nineteenth year exhibiting their photography in the library’s foyer. This month the Raytheon Room contains an exhibit of photographs presented by the Sudbury Valley Nature Photographers. The downstairs exhibit case contains a wonderful variety of work by members of our monthly needlework group run by Ann Moses.
PERSPECTIVES ON CREATING A BETTER ENERGY FUTURE
On December 2, at 7:30 p.m. Phil Giudice will discuss energy challenges and opportunities, including why our consumption choices matter, current and future innovations, and transformative opportunities. Giudice is currently the CEO of Ambri, a startup commercializing a new battery technology invented at MIT. He served as Massachusetts Undersecretary of Energy and Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources during Governor Patrick’s first term. Trained as a geologist, he has also been an energy executive and a management consultant. He started his career as an exploration geologist.
POETRY WORKSHOP WITH A.M. JUSTER
Poet A. M. Juster of Belmont will be the instructor at this year’s Poetry Workshop on Thursday December 4, from 2-4 p.m. “Mike” Juster has written several books of poetry, both collections and translations. Learn more about him at www.amjuster.com/ or contact Joan Kimball at 978-318-099 for more information
NAVIGATING THE ELDER YEARS
On Monday, December 8, from 7-8:30 p.m. a team of specialists will present a panel discussion on Navigating the Elder Years that will be of interest to both people at that stage of life and their family members. All are welcome to this professional panel presentation and discussion. Bring your questions. Panel participants include:
Stanley L. Meyer, Esq., Megan & O’Shea LLC
Halee D. Burg, Centre for Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Karen Wasserman, LICSW, Your Elder Experts
Andrew H. Butler, Esq., Archstone Law Group, P.C.
Neil Blicher, CFP, Baystate Financial
