August 2020

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Monday, August 3All DayHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Have you registered for summer reading?

Have you registered for summer reading?Our virtual summer reading program (Oceania Odyssey) is happening now. Register at Beanstack!And check out all our age specific programs and activities:- Children's- Teens- Adults

Monday, August 32:00—3:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Young Adult Program - Oceania Bingo

Virtual Young Adult Program - Oceania BingoParticipate in our annual tradition - play BINGO!  I'll email you the Zoom code the night before so please use a valid email address.    All you have to do is click on the link, enable audio, and get ready to play!  This is open to anyone in Grades 5-12.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 49:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Gratitude Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 411:30 AM—12:30 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Young Adult Program - Book Discussion - Other Words for Home

Virtual Young Adult Program - Book Discussion - Other Words for HomeWant to get a jump start on your school summer reading or just looking for something good to read?  Join teen librarian, Michelle, and middle school librarians Ms. Melaugh and Ms. Cabral, weekly, starting July 21st - August 18 at 11:30 to discuss the book Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 47:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Author John Desmond

Author John DesmondIn 1846, the residents of Balinmore, Ireland have their backs against the wall. The beginnings of the potato blight, combined with the oppressive policies of English landlords, have left them with no choice but to fight for their homes. The Black Thorn follows the McDonagh family as their struggle against tyranny, poverty, and violence leads them from class warfare in Balinmore across the Atlantic Ocean to America, where the country soon descends into the chaos and brutality of the Civil War.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 47:00—8:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Reel Talk Film Club

Join us on Tuesday, August 4th at 7 pm for our weekly film discussion*! This week's movie is Barbara. East Germany, 1980. Barbara Wolff is a young doctor who has applied for an exit visa from the GDR and, as punishment, has been transferred from her prestigious post in Berlin to a small pediatric hospital in the country.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 510:00—10:15 AMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Tidbits and Tales Story time!

Virtual Tidbits and Tales Story time!Tidbits and Tales Story time! Virtual Event!

Wednesday, August 511:00 AM—12:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Coffee Chats Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library and the Billerica Council on Aging for our Coffee Chats Call In Program! Every first and third Wednesday morning at 11 am, we will discuss different topics of interest, play trivia, share jokes, and enjoy some conversation together!This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 52:00—2:30 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Young Adult Program - Simply Focused Meals - Homemade Mac 'n Cheese

Virtual Young Adult Program - Simply Focused Meals  - Homemade Mac 'n CheeseJoin Julie from Simply Focused Cooking while she guides you step by step as you create delicious, homemade Mac 'n Cheese.   Did you know that Australia and New Zealand are known for several types of artisan cheeses including Stokes Point Smoked Cheddar and Meyer Vintage Gouda among others.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 69:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Gratitude Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More

Thursday, August 61:00—2:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Armchair Travel Call In Program

Join Lizzie, Community Services Librarian, and Katie, Resident Service Coordinator at the Billerica Housing Authority, for our Armchair Travel Call In Program! Feeling cooped up at home? Every first Thursday of the month at 1 pm, we will "travel" to a different place in the world over the phone using interesting facts, music, readings and more.…Learn More

Thursday, August 62:30—3:30 PMZoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Young Adult Program - Graphic Novel Book Club: White Bird by Palacio

Virtual  Young Adult Program - Graphic Novel Book Club: White Bird by PalacioWe will be discussing the graphic novel, White Bird by R. J. Palacio. A limited number of books will be available. Please reserve them,  then pick up a copy of the book, curbside (or inside if we're opened-fingers crossed). Synopsis: "In R.…Learn More
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Monday, August 10All DayHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Have you registered for summer reading?

Have you registered for summer reading?Our virtual summer reading program (Oceania Odyssey) is happening now. Register at Beanstack!And check out all our age specific programs and activities:- Children's- Teens- Adults

Monday, August 106:30—8:45 PMConference Room 2nd FloorBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Family Friends Board Meeting

Conference RomThis is the monthly meeting of the Family Friends of the Billerica Public Library Board to discuss activities and plan events. Meeting is free and open to the public.
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Tuesday, August 119:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Gratitude Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 1111:30 AM—12:30 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Young Adult Program - Book Discussion - Other Words for Home

Virtual Young Adult Program - Book Discussion - Other Words for HomeWant to get a jump start on your school summer reading or just looking for something good to read?  Join teen librarian, Michelle, and middle school librarians Ms. Melaugh and Ms. Cabral, weekly, starting July 21st - August 18 at 11:30 to discuss the book Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 117:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Author Gatluk Digiew

Author Gatluk DigiewGatluk Digiew’s memoir, God Threw Me Back tells the true story of his coming of age in the midst of a brutal and chaotic civil war in South Sudan. Gatluk was separated from his family, shot and left for dead, and ultimately forced to flee to a new land in order to find safety.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 117:00—8:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Reel Talk Film Club

Join us on Tuesday, August 11th at 7 pm for our weekly film discussion*! This week we will be discussing the short film Illusions. This critically acclaimed drama from filmmaker Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust) takes place in 1942 at a fictitious Hollywood motion picture studio.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 1210:00—10:15 AMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Tidbits and Tales Story time!

Virtual Tidbits and Tales Story time!Tidbits and Tales Story time!

Wednesday, August 1210:00—11:00 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Friendly Conversations Call-In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Friendly Conversations Call-In Program every second and fourth Wednesday at 11 am. After weeks of shut-down, we have lots of time on our hands! This program is a friendly, positive space to connect and engage with others, share interests and develop new ones, and discuss creative ways to deal with the changes that have suddenly occurred due to the pandemic.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 121:00—2:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Memory Café

The Billerica Public Library and the Billerica Council on Aging are excited to offer a virtual Memory Café using Zoom on Wednesday, August 12th at 1:00 p. m. * Join us for a fun hour of entertainment and connection! Once you register for this event, you will receive the instructions for using Zoom.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 139:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Gratitude Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 189:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Gratitude Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 1811:30 AM—12:30 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Virtual Young Adult Program - Book Discussion - Other Words for Home

Virtual Young Adult Program - Book Discussion - Other Words for HomePOSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK 8/25 at 11:30Want to get a jump start on your school summer reading or just looking for something good to read?  Join teen librarian, Michelle, and middle school librarians Ms. Melaugh and Ms. Cabral, weekly, starting July 21st - August 18 at 11:30 to discuss the book Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 187:00—8:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Reel Talk Film Club

Join us on Tuesday, August 18th at 7 pm for our weekly film discussion*! This week we will be discussing Keep the Change. When aspiring filmmaker David (Brandon Polansky) is mandated by a judge to attend a social program at the Jewish Community Center, he is sure of one thing: he doesn't belong there.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 1911:00 AM—12:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Coffee Chats Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Coffee Chats Call In Program! Every first and third Wednesday morning at 11 am, we will discuss different topics of interest, play trivia, share jokes, and enjoy some conversation together!This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 209:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Gratitude Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More

Thursday, August 209:30—11:30 AMCOA LawnBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Beanstack Completion Book Pick Up (ages 0 - grade 4)

Beanstack Completion Book Pick Up (ages 0 - grade 4)For Beanstack Participants who have completed the Oceania Odyssey Summer Reading Challenge (ages 0 - 4th graders) and earned the "COMPLETION BADGE" you will have an opportunity to select a free book to enjoy at home.   On August 20, between the hours of 9:30 a.…Learn More

Thursday, August 202:00—4:00 PMCOA LawnBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Beanstack Completion Book Pick Up (ages 0 - grade 4)

Beanstack Completion Book Pick Up (ages 0 - grade 4)For Beanstack Participants who have completed the Oceania Odyssey Summer Reading Challenge (ages 0 - 4th graders) and earned the "COMPLETION BADGE" you will have an opportunity to select a free book to enjoy at home.   On August 20, between the hours of 9:30 a.…Learn More

Thursday, August 207:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Jazz with Dave Whitney

Jazz with Dave WhitneyOver the past fifty years playing jazz and swing in New England, Dave Whitney has developed a trumpeting and singing style reminiscent of jazz greats like Louis Armstrong. Dave and his trio will be playing the jazz music of the 30s and 40s in a guitar/bass/trumpet trio format.…Learn More
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Tuesday, August 259:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Gratitude Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 257:00—8:15 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821

Author Eric Jay Dolin

Author Eric Jay DolinEvery year from June to November the Southern United States and Caribbean face an ominous threat from the seas. A fantastic force of nature, hurricanes have shaped the course of history in this region dramatically, and with the intensity of tropical storms on the rise in recent years, they will surely continue to do so.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 257:00—8:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Reel Talk Film Club

Join us on Tuesday, August 25th at 7 pm for our weekly film discussion*! This week we will be discussing Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. This revelatory documentary brings to light the profound and overlooked influence of Indigenous people on popular music in North America.…Learn More
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Wednesday, August 2610:00—11:00 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Friendly Conversations Call-In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Friendly Conversations Call-In Program every second and fourth Wednesday at 11 am. After weeks of shut-down, we have lots of time on our hands! This program is a friendly, positive space to connect and engage with others, share interests and develop new ones, and discuss creative ways to deal with the changes that have suddenly occurred due to the pandemic.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 267:00—8:00 PMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Let's Talk Books: "No Pressure Book Club"

Let's Talk Books: "No Pressure Book Club"Is your favorite part of a book group when people talk about what they're reading and loving? Then this is the group for you! No assigned reading, no pressure. Just a small group of friendly readers who share suggestions for what to read. It's a great place to get ideas for your next book and to connect with other readers in the community.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 279:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821

Gratitude Call In Program

Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9 am, call in to share something you are grateful for in a welcoming, friendly space. Listening to other callers share what they are grateful for is an uplifting way to start your day! This program will take place completely over the phone.…Learn More
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