Category: Programs

April Stay-cation 2026

We have lots of fun activities to do at the Library while everyone from Timberlane is home for April vacation week. Check out the list of all our activities below. If the event has an asterisk next to it, please be sure to register. Invite a friend to register with you.… Read more

Great Blue Herons and Beavers: Thursday, 4/23/26 at 6 PM

The Great Blue Heron Rookery Commensal Symbiosis in Action:  Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species (the commensal) benefits – obtaining food, shelter, or transportation – while the host species remains unaffected.  Join Ron Watson as he discusses the relationship between the Great Blue Heron and the beaver and how they have become a conservation success story. About the presenter:  An Atkinson resident, Watson is an outdoors-man… Read more

Bite Club – Pretzel Bites (T/weens 9+): Wednesday, 4/22/26 at 6 PM

Bite Club is a fun, hands-on cooking program! Designed to teach essential kitchen skills, food safety, and nutrition basics, this program gives young chefs the tools they need to cook with confidence. In this month’s workshop, participants will learn how to make soft, homemade pretzel bites from scratch. We’ll mix dough, shape bite-sized pretzels, and finish them with classic toppings like salt or cinnamon sugar.… Read more

Estate Planning: Thursday, 5/21/26 at 6 PM

Learn more about estate planning with local Attorney Gerald Shyavitz to help protect yourself and your loved ones.  This informative session covers all of the essential estate planning topics, such as avoiding probate with living trusts, the importance of pour-over wills, durable powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decisions, homestead exemptions, HIPAA considerations, memorandums for personal property, Medicaid planning, Massachusetts estate tax, how to choose the right attorney, cohabitation… Read more

Escape The Chocolate Factory (Ages 8+): Monday, 4/27/26 (By appointment only)

Step inside a spectacular chocolate factory where every room is filled with astonishing inventions and confectionery wonders! But just as your tour reaches its sweetest moment, the mysterious Mr. Wolly Winky reveals a surprise: the only way out is through the Grand Glass Elevator — and it won’t move without the secret code. Work together to uncover hidden clues, solve deliciously tricky puzzles, and find the special digits that launch… Read more

Morning Book Group: Wednesday, 04/22/26 at 10:15 AM

We meet monthly to discuss the book we’ve chosen for that month. Why not join in, take an hour and talk about the book. Hear what others have to say and enjoy conversation with new friends. Books to be discussed are available for loan at the main circulation desk. For April:  Fiona Davis’s stunning debut novel (2016) pulls readers into the lush world of New York City’s glamorous Barbizon Hotel… Read more

Peeps Nest (Ages 3+): Thursday, 4/30/26 between 12 and 2 PM

Celebrate spring with a sweet and simple treat! Kids shape and decorate their very own Rice Krispie nests, then top them with colorful candy eggs and a marshmallow Peep to create an adorable edible masterpiece. This is not a 2 hour program. Come any time during the allotted time period.… Read more

PAWS to Read with Laddie: Wednesday, 5/20/26 (By appointment only)

Laddie will be here for PAWS to Read on Wednesday, May 20th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. For many children, reading can be a daunting task. This can be especially true for shy, quiet kids. Paws To Read offers readers a quiet, calm opportunity to practice and gain their reading confidence with a friendly dog. Laddie, the newly certified Golden Retriever therapy dog and her handler Kate are here to… Read more

Morning Book Group: Wednesday, 5/27/26 at 10:15 AM

We meet monthly to discuss the book we’ve chosen for that month. Why not join in, take an hour and talk about the book. Hear what others have to say and enjoy conversation with new friends. Books to be discussed are available for loan at the main circulation desk. May: Run by Ann Patchett. Run is a 2007 novel by Ann Patchett about the Doyle family, a wealthy, white, Irish-Catholic… Read more

ZOOMing for May 2026

Is the weather keeping you inside?  Join us on some virtual journeys and educational sessions via ZOOM. When you register you will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. JOB SEARCH HELP — Using Emotional Intelligence to Reset Your Career Wednesday, May 27th at 9:30 AM Discover how mastering your emotions can transform your professional journey. Learn practical techniques to communicate effectively, express yourself confidently, and maintain… Read more