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Monday, January 610:15—10:45 AMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Story Time
Picture books, big books, flannel board stories, rhymes with movement, and more. Caregivers do not accompany children.Monday, January 611:00 AM—1:00 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Monday Knitting Group
This small local knitting group meets and knit socially while sharing tips and giving demonstrations. For more information, contact: Debby Zawalich 781-248-4562 drzawalich@outlook. comMonday, January 611:00—11:30 AMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Patty-Cake for Babies
Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, big books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver. Monday, January 611:00—11:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Children's Yoga Class
Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls.…Learn MoreMonday, January 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Brian Freeman
Bestselling author Brian Freeman will discuss his new thriller, Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Vendetta: A Jason Bourne Novel, in conversation with author Scott Shepherd, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Brian: Brian Freeman is the bestselling author of over 25 novels, including the Jonathan Stride and Frost Easton series.…Learn MoreMonday, January 67:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - Q&A with Author Alka Joshi: Discussing the Jaipur Trilogy
We are so thrilled to be chatting with author Alka Joshi, one of our very favorite novelists! We love her books The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. Alka will speak to this trilogy and (maybe!) her upcoming release, Six Days in Bombay (coming out on Feb 25th).…Learn More7
Tuesday, January 71:30—3:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: A Live Virtual Tour of Israel (Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter)
Join tour guide Anna Levina on an incredible live virtual journey through Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter, where 3,000 years of history comes alive embracing the importance of this city for the three monotheistic religions. See archeological findings from 7th century BCE, an amazingly preserved 2,000-year-old Roman street, the majestic Hurva Synagogue, an old mosque and lots more.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: 2024 Mass Book Award Finalist Larry Rohter
2024 Mass Book Award Finalist Larry Rohter will discuss his new book, Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Larry: Journalist and author Larry Rohter was the Rio de Janeiro bureau chief for the New York Times from 1998 to 2008 and held the same role at Newsweek from 1977 to 1982.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - Authors Jayne Ann Krentz and Annelise Ryan in Conversatio
Bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz will discuss her latest Romantic Suspense (with a dollop of the paranormal) book, Shattering Dawn, in conversation with bestselling author Annelise Ryan, author of the upcoming mystery Beast of the North Woods. We hope you can join us for this special discussion.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 77:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: Keep This, Toss That for a Clutter-Free New Year
If you can’t open your drawers, if clutter topples out of closets and paperwork covers your tabletops, then log on for this de-cluttering comedy show! New year, fresh start: join Organizing Humorist and bestselling author Jamie Novak as she shares her laugh-out-loud funny approach for what to do with all the stuff – without getting overwhelmed.…Learn More8
Wednesday, January 810:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Ladies Knitting Circle
Wednesday, January 810:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Toddler Time
Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver.
Drop-in, no registration needed.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Allison Brennan
Bestselling author Allison Brennan will discuss her new thriller, See How They Hide, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Allison: Allison Brennan is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of more than 45 thrillers and numerous short stories.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 87:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - Q&A with Author Erica Cirino: How-to: Healthy Plastic-Free Pregnancy and Parenting
Erica Cirino, author of Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis, joins us once again to help new parents (and all concerned!) with reducing plastic in their lives as they also welcome new life into their homes. As a new mom, herself, Erica will not only be sharing the knowledge she has of the plastic crisis in general, but her own personal story of how she found ways to reduce plastic in this new phase of her life.…Learn More9
Thursday, January 910:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Council on Aging Book Club
The Council on Aging Book Club meets monthly.Thursday, January 910:30—11:30 AMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: Vincent van Gogh -- Color, Passion & Pain
Throughout his life, Vincent van Gogh was poor, often hungry and ill. When he died at 37 virtually unknown, it seemed that his work would be forgotten. All that has changed, and Vincent is now perhaps the most famous painter of all. The blockbuster exhibition" Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at the National Gallery of Art in London" is on view through January, but it is already sold out, so this seems to be a good time to take a look at Vincent’s life through his colorful, bold and passionate paintings.…Learn MoreThursday, January 97:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author David Ellis
Bestselling author (and judge!) David Ellis will discuss his new thrillers, Lies He Told Me (co-authored with James Patterson) and The Best Lies, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About David: David Ellis is a Chicago-based judge and #1 New York Times-bestselling, Edgar Award-winning author of eleven novels of crime fiction, as well as ten books co-authored with James Patterson, most recently Lies He Told Me.…Learn More10
Friday, January 1011:45 AM—1:15 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Cardinal Cushing Centers Zumba
Zumba for adults with disabilitiesFriday, January 102:00—3:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Edgar Allan Poe Museum
Enjoy a virtual guided tour of the world’s finest collection of Edgar Allan Poe’s artifacts and personal items. Learn about Poe’s tragic life and how it influenced his famous tales of terror. Leave with a greater understanding of the Master of the Macabre and his literary legacy.…Learn MoreFriday, January 107:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Victoria Gilbert
Author (and retired librarian!) Victoria Gilbert will discuss her new cozy mystery novel, Schooled in Murder: A Campus Sleuth Mystery, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Victoria: Raised in a historic small town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Victoria Gilbert turned her early obsession with books into a dual career as an author and librarian.…Learn More11
Saturday, January 1111:00 AM—1:00 PMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Makerspace
Design and build your own creations using materials from our fully loaded Makerspace cart. For age six years and older.Saturday, January 111:00—4:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
South Shore Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the South Shore Genealogical Society. View information about SSGS, including upcoming meeting topics and speakers, on their website: South Shore Genealogical Society. For More Information, Contact: Lorraine Roberts 781-871-4356 auntieby2@aol.…Learn More12
Sunday, January 12Library Closed
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Monday, January 1310:15—10:45 AMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Story Time
Picture books, big books, flannel board stories, rhymes with movement, and more. Caregivers do not accompany children.Monday, January 1311:00 AM—1:00 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Monday Knitting Group
This small local knitting group meets and knit socially while sharing tips and giving demonstrations. For more information, contact: Debby Zawalich 781-248-4562 drzawalich@outlook. comMonday, January 1311:00—11:30 AMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Patty-Cake for Babies
Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, big books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver. Monday, January 1311:00—11:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Children's Yoga Class
Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls.…Learn MoreMonday, January 136:00—7:00 PMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Chess Club for Kids
Doug Southall leads a chess club for children age six and older, approximately every two weeks. Each meeting will begin with a brief lesson on some aspect of the game, followed by free play.…Learn MoreMonday, January 136:30—8:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Creating Mocktails for a Viking Seidr
In honor of Dry January (and in celebration of sobriety), we welcome Juvy Hartweg, as she explores Nordic mocktails! As the days get shorter and darkness temporarily covers our world, let's go back in time to explore the Viking Era and channel the mysticism of the Nordic traditions.…Learn MoreMonday, January 137:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Tracey Lange
Bestselling author Tracey Lange will discuss her new novel, What Happened to the McCrays?, in conversation with author Amy Jo Burns, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Tracey: Tracey Lange was born and raised in New York City.…Learn MoreMonday, January 137:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - How Birds Created the World and other stories with Author Randi Minetor
Expand your bird knowledge with this gorgeous encyclopedia of over 400 bird species around the world, unique for its inclusion of both their physical and mythological characteristics. If you're a nature lover who thrives on bird videos and photography, go beyond the scope of standard field guides with this comprehensive reference.…Learn More14
Tuesday, January 142:00—3:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: A Live Virtual Tour of Mexico (Mexico City's Historic Center)
Join tour guide Fredo Olivares for a live tour of Mexico City's Historic Center. Explore stunning colonial facades and iconic landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and Palacio de Bellas Artes, the main theatre of Mexico. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Tenochtitlan, the ancient Aztec city, while strolling through the main square of Zocalo, the cultural and political heart of the city.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 146:00—7:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Felted Emperor Penguin - Adult Workshop
For Adults. Join us for a fun and cozy needle felting class where you’ll create an adorable baby emperor penguin using soft wool roving and a barbed needle! This beginner-friendly project will guide you through shaping the penguin’s cute, fluffy form while teaching you essential needle felting techniques.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 146:30—7:30 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Jane Healey
Love Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Jane Healey (and Ashland fave!), monthly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 147:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Clay McLeod Chapman
Author Clay McLeod Chapman will discuss his latest social horror novel, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, in conversation with author V. Castro, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Clay: Clay McLeod Chapman writes novels, comic books, and children's books, as well as for film and TV.…Learn More15
Wednesday, January 1510:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Ladies Knitting Circle
Wednesday, January 1510:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Toddler Time
Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver.
Drop-in, no registration needed.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 156:00—9:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Hanover Women's Club, Jrs.
Monthly meeting of the Hanover Woman's Club, Juniors. Thry are a community service Women's organization founded in 1968. The main purpose of the club is to enrich the quality of life within our community through civic, cultural, educational and charitable activities.Wednesday, January 157:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: 2x Pulitzer Prize Finalist Adam Haslett
Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and National Book Award finalist Adam Haslett will discuss his latest novel, Mothers and Sons, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Adam: Adam Haslett is the author of the story collection You Are Not a Stranger Here and the novels Union Atlantic and Imagine Me Gone.…Learn More16
Thursday, January 166:30—7:30 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins
Love Women's Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Kristan Higgins, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of women's fiction out there! We're sure you'll find something to like from Kristan's many enthusiastic reviews.…Learn MoreThursday, January 167:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Kate Fagan
Bestselling author Kate Fagan will discuss her new novel, The Three Lives of Cate Kay, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Kate: Kate Fagan is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Made Maddy Run, which was a semi-finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for literary sports writing.…Learn MoreThursday, January 167:30—7:30 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: Thriller/Horror Book Recommendations with Bookstagrammer Jody Blanchette
Not sure what to read next? Join Jody (aka @RedReadReviews) for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - every genre and interest! We're sure you'll find something to like from Jody's many enthusiastic reviews. Jody is an Instagram reviewer and Book Club leader.…Learn More17
Friday, January 1711:45 AM—1:15 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Cardinal Cushing Centers Zumba
Zumba for adults with disabilitiesFriday, January 172:00—3:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: A Visit with Tsongas Industrial History Center ("The Life & Work of Mill Girls")
Follow the journey of a mill girl from her family farm in the New England countryside to her new job operating a loom in Lowell’s Boott Cotton Mills. Meet two mill girls during this virtual visit to their boardinghouse and weave room, learning about each girl's unique experience of life and work in a textile mill, and experience a bit of what it was like to work in the mills.…Learn MoreFriday, January 177:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Author Jessie Garcia
Author Jessie Garcia will discuss her new thriller, The Business Trip, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Jessie: Jessie Garcia is an award-winning sports journalist who has risen the ranks in television news, first as an anchor/reporter, then to newsroom management.…Learn More18
Saturday, January 181:30—2:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
CANCELED - Girl Scout Troop 63422
Monthly troop meeting - Pleas enote that November 19 is in the TRUSTEE'S ROOM19
Sunday, January 19Library Closed
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Monday, January 20Library Closed
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Tuesday, January 216:30—7:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Embracing Venus: Finding Happiness as a Highly Sensitive Person
Join author Doreen Lang for an intimate and inspiring talk about her book, Embracing Venus: Achieve a Life Lit Up for Highly Sensitive People. Discover how sensitivity, often seen as a challenge, can become a superpower for happiness, resilience, and authentic living.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 217:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author James Grippando
Author James Grippando will discuss his new legal thriller, Grave Danger, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About James: James Grippando is a New York Times bestselling author with more than thirty books to his credit, including those in his acclaimed series featuring Miami criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck, and is the winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction.…Learn More22
Wednesday, January 229:30—10:30 AMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AI Job Search Skills for Landing Your Next Role
Join us for "The AI Perplexity Workshop for Job Search," created by Marti Konstant, a workplace futurist and AI trainer who integrates AI into everyday tasks. She will introduce and help you learn practical uses of AI in your job search. Topics include research and writing that will help you uncover job opportunities, elevate your skills, and do networking in a way that is less overwhelming.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 2210:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Ladies Knitting Circle
Wednesday, January 2210:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Toddler Time
Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver.
Drop-in, no registration needed.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 222:00—3:00 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - In Conversation with Author and Historian Philippa Langley
We are so looking forward to chatting with author and historical sleuth, Philippa Langley, about her book "The Princes in the Tower: Solving History's Greatest Cold Case" and her discovery of the grave of King Richard III in 2012. Join us as she discusses her research methods, her team, her findings, and how solving this cold case effects our understanding of the royal monarchy (in the 1500s, of course).…Learn MoreWednesday, January 227:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Leah Konen
Author Leah Konen will discuss her new thriller, The Last Room on the Left, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Leah: Leah Konen is the author of Keep Your Friends Close, You Should Have Told Me, The Perfect Escape, All the Broken People, and several young adult novels, including Love and Other Train Wrecks and The Romantics.…Learn More23
Thursday, January 237:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Authors Scott Turow & Alafair Burke
Bestselling authors Scott Turow (Presumed Guilty) and Alafair Burke (The Note) will discuss their newest thrillers, in conversation with Dwyer Murphy, editor-in-chief of CrimeReads, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Scott: Scott Turow, a writer and former practicing lawyer, is the author of thirteen bestselling works of fiction, including Presumed Innocent and most recently, Suspect.…Learn More24
Friday, January 2411:45 AM—1:15 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Cardinal Cushing Centers Zumba
Zumba for adults with disabilitiesFriday, January 247:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Vicki Delany
Bestselling author Vicki Delany will discuss her new cozy mystery novel, The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime: A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Vicki: Bestselling author Vicki Delany is one of Canada’s most prolific and varied crime writers.…Learn More25
Saturday, January 2510:30 AM—4:30 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
South Shore Technical HS Meeting
Saturday, January 2510:30 AM—1:30 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
DAR
Saturday, January 2511:00 AM—12:00 PMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Read to Lainey
Officer Mike McKeever and Hanover Comfort Dog, Lainey, will visit the library. Children may read to her or just visit with her.26
Sunday, January 26Library Closed
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Monday, January 2710:15—10:45 AMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Story Time
Picture books, big books, flannel board stories, rhymes with movement, and more. Caregivers do not accompany children.Monday, January 2711:00 AM—1:00 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Monday Knitting Group
This small local knitting group meets and knit socially while sharing tips and giving demonstrations. For more information, contact: Debby Zawalich 781-248-4562 drzawalich@outlook. comMonday, January 2711:00—11:30 AMStorytime RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Patty-Cake for Babies
Nursery rhymes with movement, board books, big books, finger plays and more for babies newborn to 17 months with a parent/caregiver. Monday, January 2711:00—11:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Children's Yoga Class
Miss Christine from Little Bee Yoga Co. is excited to share the magic of yoga with John Curtis Library families!! Partner with your little yogi in super fun poses, games, music, stories, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided relaxations that help to strengthen their bodies, minds and souls.…Learn MoreMonday, January 272:00—3:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: The Six Pillars of Brain Health with AARP
It's never too late to take charge of your brain health! In this session, you will learn about the six pillars of a brain-healthy lifestyle, discover brain boosting activities, and be inspired by others. Get ready to understand the importance of B. E. M.…Learn MoreMonday, January 276:00—7:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Chess Club for Kids
Doug Southall leads a chess club for children age six and older, approximately every two weeks. Each meeting will begin with a brief lesson on some aspect of the game, followed by free play.…Learn MoreMonday, January 276:30—7:30 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Out of This World Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Club
Join us for the Out of This World Science Fiction / Fantasy Book Club! We meet on the last Monday of the month, and alternate between science fiction and fantasy titles.
The title for January is The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine ArdenThe John Curtis Free Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation.…Learn MoreMonday, January 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Fiona Davis
Author Fiona Davis will discuss her new historical fiction novel, The Stolen Queen, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Fiona: Fiona Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Spectacular, The Magnolia Palace, and The Lions of Fifth Avenue, which was a Good Morning America book club pick.…Learn MoreMonday, January 277:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - Encounters with Killers with True Crime Author Katherine Ramsland
Dr. Katherine Ramsland recounts her most memorable interactions with serial killers over the course of her life, describing how it shaped her career in forensic psychology. A Pied Piper, two Coed Killers, a Candy Man’s handyman, and BTK, among others, have left their marks on her research and writing, both fiction and nonfiction.…Learn More28
Tuesday, January 286:30—7:45 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month! Try out new recipes and bring the results to share!
The John Curtis Free Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: International Author Samantha Sotto Yambao
International author Samantha Sotto Yambao will discuss her new fantasy novel, Water Moon, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Samantha: Samantha Sotto Yambao is a professional daydreamer, aspiring time traveler, and speculative fiction writer based in Manila, the Philippines.…Learn MoreTuesday, January 287:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
Virtual - Author Judith Lindbergh on Her Novel “Akmaral”
ABOUT THE BOOK: Before the Silk Road had a name, nomads roamed the Eurasian steppes and women fought side by side as equals with men. Like all women of the Sauromatae, Akmaral is bound for battle from birth, training as a girl in horsemanship, archery, spear and blade.…Learn More29
Wednesday, January 2910:00 AM—12:00 PMTrustee RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Ladies Knitting Circle
Wednesday, January 2910:15—10:45 AMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Toddler Time
Simple picture books, big books, finger plays, songs and movement for children 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver.
Drop-in, no registration needed.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 296:00—7:00 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Teen Movie Night
Join us for Teen Movie Night - January's Title: The Wizard of Oz, in honor of all things Wicked!! Snacks provided - you might even win the (Wicked) door prize!The John Curtis Free Library does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to participate in our events, services or documentation.…Learn MoreWednesday, January 297:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Thomas Perry
Bestselling author Thomas Perry will discuss his new thriller, Pro Bono, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Thomas: Thomas Perry is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including Murder Book; the critically acclaimed Jane Whitefield series; The Old Man, which was adapted into the FX television series starring Jeff Bridges, and The Butcher’s Boy, which won the Edgar Award.…Learn More30
Thursday, January 307:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Erika Swyler
Bestselling author Erika Swyler will discuss her new dystopian novel, We Lived on the Horizon, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Erika: Erika Swyler is the bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novels Light from Other Stars and The Book of Speculation.…Learn More31
Friday, January 3111:45 AM—1:15 PMLarge Meeting RoomJohn Curtis Free Library534 Hanover Street, Hanover, MA, 02339
Cardinal Cushing Centers Zumba
Zumba for adults with disabilitiesFriday, January 312:00—3:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: A Visit with the Buttonwoods Museum ("Pentucket on the Merrimack River")
Learn about the history and culture of the Pawtucket and Pennacook peoples – the first residents of the Merrimack Valley and Essex County. Participants will have the opportunity to examine real artifacts from the Luce Archaeology Collection. Led by Thomas Spitalere, a local historian and supervisor with the Buttonwoods Museum.…Learn MoreFriday, January 317:00—8:00 PMVirtual locations
VIRTUAL: AUTHOR HOUR IN MASSACHUSETTS: Bestselling Author Grady Hendrix
Bestselling author Grady Hendrix will discuss his new horror novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Girls, in this installment of "Author Hour in Massachusetts. "
About Grady: Grady Hendrix is a New York Times bestselling novelist and screenwriter living in New York City.…Learn More