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Saturday, October 210:00—11:00 AMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual Adult Program - Islands of Abandonment: Nature Rebounding in the Post-Human Landscape
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Register directly via Zoom HERE. **Join Cal Flyn for a discussion of her latest book Islands of Abandonment: Nature Rebounding in the Post-Human Landscape.
In Chernobyl, following the nuclear disaster, only a handful of people returned to their dangerously irradiated homes.…Learn More3
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Monday, October 4All DayHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Home ProjectBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
" Your Time Storytime" "Tub Time" - available all week
"Your time Storytime" launches this week! Each week, starting Monday, a pre-packaged “Take-N-Make” project, along with a pre-recorded, themed storytime with one of the Children’s Room librarians, will be available for pickup outside the library’s sliding doors.…Learn MoreMonday, October 47:00—8:30 PMZoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Library Board of Trustees Meeting - CANCELLED
This meeting has been cancelled. For more information, please contact Jan Hagman, Library Director, at 978-671-0949 ext. 4101 or jhagman@billericalibrary. org.…Learn More
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Wednesday, October 69:30—11:30 AMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual Adult Program - 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you.…Learn More7
Thursday, October 79:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Call In Adult Program - Gratitude Call In
Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every 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 MoreThursday, October 710:00—10:30 AMCOA LawnBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Melodies and More with James Lepler!
Melodies & More On the COA Lawn!Thursday, October 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
First Thursday Book Club - Virtual Program
The October meeting of the First Thursday Book Club will take place via Zoom. We will discuss The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. About the Book:“Expect to devour The Nightingale in as few sittings as possible; the high-stakes plot and lovable characters won’t allow any rest until all of their fates are known.…Learn More8
Friday, October 83:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room Lower LevelBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Teen Program -Virtual -Hocus Pocus Bingo
Play Hocus Pocus Bingo with us! Prizes will be awarded! You don't need to know the movie to play but. .. .. if you want to learn about it, stop by the library and check out the DVD or the book today. Grades 5-12Please have your bingo card and your bingo markers (pennies, candy corn, Cheerios, etc) ready before the program begins.…Learn More9
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Monday, October 11All DayHome ProjectBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
"Your Time Story Time" -Things that Go! (Click here for access to the storytime link)
"Your Time Storytime" continues this week! Each week, starting Monday, a pre-packaged “Take-N-Make” project, along with a pre-recorded, themed storytime with one of the Children’s Room librarians, will be available for pickup outside the library’s sliding doors.…Learn More12
Tuesday, October 127:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual Adult Program-A Cultural & Historical Reflection of the 60s Through the Music of The Beatles
Join us for an evening of exploring the most influential band in history - the Beatles! In 1964, their breakout moment was on The Ed Sullivan Show, where an estimated 73 million viewers tuned in to see the “Lads from Liverpool” in their first live American television performance.…Learn More13
Wednesday, October 1310:00—10:30 AMCOA LawnBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Rise and Shine Dramatic Yoga- On the COA Lawn!
Rise and Shine Dramatic Yoga- On the COA Lawn!Wednesday, October 131:00—2:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Adult Program- Memory Café
The Billerica Public Library and the Billerica Council on Aging are excited to offer a Memory Café IN PERSON at the Billerica Council on Aging Wednesday, October 13th at 1:00 p. m. Join us for a fun hour of entertainment and connection for people living with dementia and their care partners.…Learn More
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Thursday, October 149:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Call In Adult Program - Gratitude Call In
Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every 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 MoreThursday, October 143:30—4:30 PMZoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Teen Program - Virtual - Learn FX Make Up with Decimated Designs
Just in time for Halloween, learn how to "gore"ify your Halloween costume using basic, everyday materials. Zombie? Mummy? Ghoul? Join the professionals at Decimated Design and get a chance to see how it's really done. Interact with the designers and if time allows, get a short studio tour.…Learn MoreThursday, October 147:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual Adult Event: 'Witches and Warlocks of Massachusetts' with Peter Muise
**THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT. REGISTER HERE FOR THE LINK. **Join historian and author Peter Muise for a discussion of his new book, Witches and Warlocks of Massachusetts: Legends, Victims and Sinister Spellcasters, on Zoom. Learn about the earliest Puritan accounts of 17th century witches; urban legends about desolate locations haunted by ghostly witch hunt victims; tales of Cape Cod sailors battling witches; the Dogtown witches; and Half-Hanged Mary, the witch who died twice and inspired The Handmaid's Tale.…Learn More15
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Monday, October 18All DayHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Home ProjectBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
" Your Time Storytime" "Falling For Fall" - available all week (Click here for the link)
"Your time Storytime" continues this week! Each week, starting Monday, a pre-packaged “Take-N-Make” project, along with a pre-recorded, themed storytime with one of the Children’s Room librarians, will be available for pickup outside the library’s sliding doors.…Learn More19
Tuesday, October 193:30—4:30 PMMeeting Room Lower LevelBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Teen Program - Virtual - Create a Jack Skellington Candy Dish
Create our version of this Jack Skellington candy jar. We'll supply most of the materials. You supply the creativity. Grades 5-12Things you'll need - scissors, pencil, hot glue gun (optional), clean place to work. You will be emailed when kits are available for pickup.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 197:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual Adult Program - Witches in Billerica
Between February 1692 and April 1693, at least twenty-five people died as a result of witchcraft hysteria. Over 150 more were accused and hundreds of others were caught up in the legal proceedings of this horrible debacle commonly known as “The Salem Witch Trials”.…Learn More20
Wednesday, October 209:30—11:30 AMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual Adult Program - 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your "Encore Career", this networking group program is perfect for you.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 206:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room Lower LevelBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Teen Program - In Person - Star Wars Edge of the Empire RPG
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An event continuation from the summer. .. Grades 5-12Sorry this event is filled. If you are interested in playing other role playing games please email me at mpaquin@billericalibrary. org. I will add you to a list. If there is enough interest, I will pursue my search for another Dungeon Master and contact you if we can host another program.21
Thursday, October 219:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Call In Adult Program - Gratitude Call In
Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every 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 More22
Halloween Boo Bash!24
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Monday, October 25All DayHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Home ProjectBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
" Your Time Storytime" "Halloween Howl" - available all week (Click here for the link)
"Your time Storytime" continues this week! Each week, starting Monday, a pre-packaged “Take-N-Make” project, along with a pre-recorded, themed storytime with one of the Children’s Room librarians, will be available for pickup outside the library’s sliding doors.…Learn More
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Tuesday, October 263:30—4:45 PMMeeting Room Lower LevelBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Teen Program - Virtual - Sew a Black Cat Plushie
Stuff, sew and decorate an adorable black cat plushie! Just in time for Halloween. You don't need to know how to sew, I'll walk you through it step by step. I'll supply the materials. You supply the creativity. Grades 5-12You will receive an email when kits are available for pickup.…Learn MoreTuesday, October 267:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual Adult Program - Reel Talk Film Club
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Join us on Tuesday, October 26th at 7 pm for a discussion of the film Dial M for Murder. Ex-tennis pro Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) wants to have his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), murdered so he can get his hands on her inheritance. When he discovers her affair with Mark Halliday (Robert Cummings), he comes up with the perfect plan to kill her.…Learn More27
Wednesday, October 274:00—4:45 PMMeeting Room Lower LevelBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
"The Magic Finger" by Roald Dahl Book Talk (ages 6-10) "A Books Alive with Salem Five" program
"The Magic Finger" by Roald Dahl Book Program for Kids ages 6-10. Join Miss Lisa for a book discussion about "The Magic Finger" by Roald Dahl as well as fun activities. Registrants of this Book Club event will even receive a free copy of the Book*!Space is limited.…Learn MoreWednesday, October 276:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room Lower LevelBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Teen Program - In Person - Star Wars Edge of the Empire RPG
An event continuation from the summer. .. Grades 5-12Sorry this event is filled. If you are interested in playing other role playing games please email me at mpaquin@billericalibrary. org. I will add you to a list. If there is enough interest, I will pursue my search for another Dungeon Master and contact you if we can host another program.28
Thursday, October 289:00—9:30 AMHome ActivityBillerica Public Library15 Concord Road, Billerica, MA, 01821
Call In Adult Program - Gratitude Call In
Join the Billerica Public Library for our Gratitude Call In Program! Every 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 MoreThursday, October 284:00—4:45 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
"Built For Survival" presented by Boston Museum of Science (ages 7-11)
For ages 7-11 years oldKids, join us and The Boston Museum of Science for a fun, virtual zoom after-school enrichment program! Live and interactive, explore the adaptations of some furry, feathered and scaly creatures from the Museum's Live Animal Care Center to see what it takes to survive in the wild.…Learn MoreThursday, October 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Zoom ConferenceOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Virtual Adult Program - An Evening with Author Kathleen Kent
Join us for an evening with acclaimed author Kathleen Kent, whose novel "The Heretic's Daughter" is based on the experiences of Salem Witch Trials’ victim Martha Carrier and narrated by her daughter, Sarah. Kathleen Kent is a tenth generation descendant of Martha Carrier.…Learn More29
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Saturday, October 30All DayVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
"Witch Matilda & the Fright Contest" a virtual puppet show presented by Drawbridge Puppets (for all
A virtual puppet show for all ages!Join Drawbridge Puppets in this virtual production of “Witch Matilda & The Fright Contest". Includes marionette, hand and shadow puppets. Poor Witch Matilda. For four years in a row she's lost the prestigious Fright Contest to her boastful rival - the Painful Band-aid Monster! But this year she's determined to win - and she thinks she's figured out how - with Scream Drops.…Learn More31
Sunday, October 31All DayVirtual ProgramOffsiteSee program description for location, Billerica, MA, 01821
Halloween Program: "Spooky Stories" with Big Joe the storyteller
For all ages!Get in the Halloween spirit and join "Big Joe the Storyteller" for some spooky, but not so scary, recorded stories for Halloween that feature some ghosts, pumpkins, bats and a haunted house!. You and your family may watch the program at your own leisure anytime during the month of October!Watch the link to "Spooky Stories" here or type in: https://youtu.…Learn More