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 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 
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… 
Drawing on the wealth of National Historic Landmark properties covered in their recent book, Historic New England: A Tour of the Region’s Top 100 National Landmarks, authors Patricia Harris and David Lyon will discuss and show photos of a dozen New England sites. They include the homes of authors Edith Wharton and Mark Twain, a submarine, a dazzling carousel, the snuff mill where America’s first great portrait painter was born,… 
How do we encourage one another? This often asked question must be answered if we hope to bring about long term changes in another’s way of behaving. We need to look upon encouragement as a skill, an art that needs to be understood and practiced to be successful. At the end of this session, the participants will be able to distinguish between praise and encouragement as motivational tools and learn… 
Come join a fun, educational, and entertaining drawing class with Artist Joan Ellis. She will bring the materials for the class, and encourage you as you tweak both your drawing and observational skills. This is a wonderful activity for all skill levels, even beginners! This class will be offered on April 13th.
A $5 non-refundable materials feemust be paid in advance to reserve your spot. Register at the main circulation… 
Researching women in the Revolutionary War era frequently presents a challenge. Women’s stories were often overlooked, details of their lives left unrecorded. Because of this, discovering just a “snippet” of a woman’s life is of great significance to historians. Join AHS Curator and genealogist Lucia Cusimano as she shares a treasure box of snippets — threads of the lives of various Atkinson women of this time period.
The presentation will… 
Discover the fascinating world of raptors. Tailwinds: Raptor Education and Conservation will introduce you to three live raptor ambassadors. We are keeping our fingers crossed that Great Horned Owl “Tim” will be able to join us. You’ll enjoy a talk about their unique characteristics, adaptations, and importance to our ecosystem. Learn how we can help them thrive.… 
How much are you paying for your cable bill? If it is more than $200 per month, it is more than you need to. Learn how to reduce what you pay for the Internet and watching TV, at the same time enhance your TV viewing.
We will be looking at ways to decrease your Internet bill; while still watching the channels you love. You can watch your shows when you… 
Michael Barson will present another fascinating look at historic Pop Culture as he discusses his book, The Red Menace which covers the history of how Americas fear of Communist incursions from the 1940s through the 1960s was reflected in our popular culture— movies, television shows, radio programs, books, comic books, and even children’s games.
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Michael Barson has a Master’s degree in Popular Culture and a PhD… 
Patrick Anderson focuses on contemporary film directors and screenwriters in the United States whose originality, independence and unconventional approaches to the medium have contributed to the evolution of the industry. The program enables a greater understanding of and appreciation for both the content and form of movies made outside the mainstream Hollywood system, and considers some of the key differences in theme, style and narrative format between these works and…