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Weymouth Public Libraries Monthly Newsletter And Events - September 2023

Schools and Libraries

August 29, 2023

From: Weymouth Public Libraries - Tufts Library

Celebrate 125 years of Fogg Library

Architecture and Renovation of Fogg Library Panel

Monday, September 11th, 7:00-8:00 PM

Registration Required

Fogg Library History WETC Documentary

Tuesday, September 12th, 11:00 AM

Wednesday, September 13th, 6:00 PM

Fogg Library Birthday Story Time

Wednesday, September 13th, 10 AM at Fogg Library

Registration Required 

Fogg Library 125th Anniversary Talk and Reception

Saturday, September 16th, 2:00-4:00 PM at the Old South Union and Fogg Library

Registration Required 

Imitation Stained Glass Crafting for Adults with Pop Up Art School

Saturday, September 23rd, 10:00-11:30 AM

Registration Required

Save the Date

Welcome to Weymouth
Saturday, September 30th, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

Have you moved to Weymouth in the last couple of years? Are you looking for ways to get involved in the community? Welcome to Weymouth is for you! Drop in to meet Weymouth community organizations and staff from a variety of Town departments. 

Labor Day
Tufts Library will be closed on September 4th in honor of Labor Day.

Saturdays are Back
Saturdays are back starting on September 9th. Tufts Library opens from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Events for Adults 

Looking for something to do? All Weymouth Public Libraries Events 

Arts and Music

These programs are supported in part by a grant from the Weymouth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Boston Classical Guitar Society

Concert

Saturday, September 9th, 3:00-4:00 PM

Tedesco Duo is a lively flute and guitar duo from New England comprised of Arielle Burke on flute and Catherine O'Kelly on guitar. They perform repertoire from all eras, with an emphasis on contemporary music.

Registration Required 

Adult Crafting

Imitation Stained Glass with Pop Up Art School

Saturday, September 23rd, 10:00-11:30 AM

Celebrate the 125th anniversary Fogg Library 

Pop up Art School will show you how to create an imitation stained glass using tissue paper on an embroidery hoop, layering tissue paper to create a stunning and intricate design.

Registration Required

Events

Jigsaw Jam

Wednesday, September 13th, 7:00-8:00 PM

Come to our 1st Jigsaw Jam. Chat with fellow jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts and maybe do some puzzling along the way. We'll start the Jam with a puzzle swap. Bring up to 5 jigsaw puzzles in good condition to swap with fellow attendees.

Registration Requested

Plant-based Diet:

Movie & Discussion

Saturday, September 16th, 2:00-4:00 PM

Join us for a presentation of the documentary From Food to Freedom and a discussion about plant-based diets. Members of Rooted in the South Shore, a community group, will provide education about a plant-based diet and sample snacks with recipes. 

Registration Requested

Planning Your Remodeling Project with Richard Connolly

Mondays, September 18th & 25th

Mondays, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th

6:30-8:30 PM

This six-week, adult education course provides homeowners a roadmap to research and plan their remodeling projects from concept through completion.

Registration Required

Adult Trivia Night

"So You Think You Know Weymouth"
Thursday, September 28th, 7:00-8:00 PM

Come join library staff for a game of Town Trivia. This is perfect for those who have grown up here, who are interested in learning more about the town, or are big history buffs. Join us for fun and prizes! 

Registration Required

Book Groups

Nonfiction Book Group for Adults
Monday, September 25th

Repeat meeting on Tuesday, September 26th

7:00-8:00 PM

The NEW Nonfiction Book Group focuses on one theme per year. This year's theme is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This new group will meet in September, October, November, January, February, March and April.   

The September read is An Idea Whose Time Has Come by Todd Purdam (2014).

 Registration Requested

Mon  |  Tue

Fiction Book Club for Adults
Monday, October 2nd

7:00-8:00 PM

Wednesday, October 18th

10:00-11:00 AM

Join us to discuss

O Pioneers by Willa Cather. We will be holding both an evening and morning group to discuss this classic. 

This title was selected in anticipation of our celebration of Willa Cather to be held on Saturday, October 28th.

Peter Cipkowski, a member of the National Willa Cather Center's Board of Governors, will join our discussion via Zoom in honor of the Willa Cather Sesquicentennial. 

Books will be available for pickup at the Circulation Desk after August 4. Copies are also available on Libby.

Registration Requested

Book Chat
Thursday, September 7th

10:00-11:00 AM

Have you read any good books lately? Stop by the library for this informal gathering on the first Thursday of each month at 10:00 AM from September to May.

Book Chat is not a book club, it's a place to talk about our favorite books and authors, why we love reading, hot new releases, and more! Share your reads and listen to picks and pans of this avid group of readers.

Register for an Email Reminder

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