July 2024

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Monday, July 16:00—7:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Knit/Crochet Night in the SPL MakerSpace

Knit/Crochet Night in the SPL MakerSpaceBring your knitting, crochet, or other portable fiber craft to the library to craft in the MakerSpace. All levels welcome, no instruction provided. Contact Hedda Monaghan, hmonaghan@cwmars. org with any questions! Knitting/crochet in the MakerSpace meets on the first Monday of every month (September meeting will occur on Sep.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 26:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.

Tuesday, July 26:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.
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Wednesday, July 310:30—11:30 AMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

English Conversation Circle

Free conversation circles are a great way to learn English in an informal, relaxed setting. This program is for adults who wish to improve their conversational skills; it is not an ESL class and does not cover grammar or have tests, quizzes, or homework.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 36:00—7:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Islam 101

Islam 101Join Shahab Kazi at the local library for an insightful session on Islam, focusing on its core beliefs, the legacy of prophets, and their teachings. He will address common misunderstandings prevailing in societies.   Open to all seeking understanding and constructive dialogue.
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Thursday, July 4Library Closed

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Friday, July 5Library Closed

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Saturday, July 62:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Wood Burning Workshop

Wood Burning WorkshopIn this workshop, local woodworker Frank St. Pierre will teach participants how to transfer designs to small (1/8 in. ) plywood stock in various shapes and sizes using carbon paper. The design is then burned onto the wood using a special tool. The tool can be compared to a large pen or pencil with a hot tip, which is used to trace the design onto the wood.…Learn More
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Sunday, July 7Library Closed

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Tuesday, July 96:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.

Tuesday, July 96:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.

Tuesday, July 97:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

All About Fiber - Nutrition Class

All About Fiber - Nutrition ClassCamilla Madziar MPH, RD will present about what fiber is, what are the benefits of dietary fiber in the diet, and what foods have fiber. Camilla is Registered Dietitian in the Microbiology and Physiological Systems department at UMass Chan Medical School with experience in dietetics and an expert on the IBD-AID.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 1010:30—11:30 AMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

English Conversation Circle

Free conversation circles are a great way to learn English in an informal, relaxed setting. This program is for adults who wish to improve their conversational skills; it is not an ESL class and does not cover grammar or have tests, quizzes, or homework.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 116:30—8:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Shrewsbury Readers Book Group

This group is about a good book and a good discussion. The Shrewsbury Readers will discuss The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford at their July 11th meeting. "Through an experimental treatment designed to mitigate inherited trauma, Dorothy intimately connects with past generations of women in her family: Faye Moy, a nurse in China serving with the Flying Tigers; Zoe Moy, a student in England at a famous school with no rules; Lai King Moy, a girl quarantined in San Francisco during a plague epidemic; Greta Moy, a tech executive with a unique dating app; and Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to set foot in America.…Learn More

Thursday, July 116:30—7:00 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Rescue Dog Care for New Owners

Are you considering recusing a dog or recently rescued one? Come learn about the unique care a rescue dog needs! This is a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period. Preethi Sivashankar is a Cadette Girl Scout with troop 11087 in Shrewsbury, MA.…Learn More
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Saturday, July 1312:00—3:00 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

New Game Plus - Pathfinder 2e

New Game Plus - Pathfinder 2eThis monthly group for adults 18+ allows you to try tabletop roleplaying games, try new games and new systems, to meet new friends, and to tell new stories. We feature a one-shot game each month, as well as tables for other tabletop games.  This month we are running Pathfinder 2e  or group choice.…Learn More
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Sunday, July 14Library Closed

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Tuesday, July 166:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.

Tuesday, July 166:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.
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Wednesday, July 173:00—5:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Planning For Medicare

Planning For MedicareAre you approaching Medicare eligibility and don't know where to begin? Please join us for a presentation on Planning for Medicare! Topics covered include health insurance information outside of employer sponsored coverage; an explanation of Medicare; the Medicare enrollment timeline; Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans; programs available to early retirees; and COBRA.

Wednesday, July 177:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Author Talk with John Olszewski

Author Talk with John OlszewskiTrue Crime fans, this is the event for you! John Olszewski, author of The Long Dark Walk and Serial Shorts will join us on Wednesday July 17 to read sections from his books and discuss how he started corresponding with and writing about serial killers.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 183:00—4:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Get the most out of Aspen

Aspen, the new library catalog launched in April, includes many exciting new features from enhanced ways of saving lists of favorites to checking for availability at neighboring libraries. Join us for an overview of how to get the most out of the library catalog! This class is for learners ages 13+.…Learn More

Thursday, July 187:00—8:15 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Reading Glasses

The July meeting of Reading Glasses, SPL's book group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will be on Thursday, July 18th in a hybrid format. We will meet in the Learning Lab on the 2nd Floor, and well as on Google Meet. New attendees, please email SPLreference@cwmars.…Learn More
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Friday, July 192:00—3:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Good Day Memory Café

A memory café is a welcoming place for people living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia and their care partners. The Memory Café will meet on the first and third Friday of every month from 2:00-3:30 PM in the library. ContactMichael Zeller, mzeller@cwmars.…Learn More
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Sunday, July 21Library Closed

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Monday, July 226:00—7:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Christmas in July: Laser Cut a Holiday Ornament

Christmas in July: Laser Cut a Holiday OrnamentLearn how to design an ornament in Inkscape that will be printed/cut on wood using the library's new Glowforge Laser Cutter. This class is for learners ages 13+. Basic computer skills are required and basic word processing skills are recommended for this class.…Learn More

Monday, July 227:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Cozy Yoga with Therapeutic Touch

Cozy Yoga with Therapeutic Touch This cozy yoga class blends gentle, beginner-friendly poses, guided meditation, and the healing power of touch for a deeply restorative experience. Through optional light hands-on massage by a trained therapist, you will melt away tension and restore balance.…Learn More
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Tuesday, July 236:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.

Tuesday, July 236:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.

Tuesday, July 237:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy

Candlelight Yoga with Aromatherapy Join us for a calming gentle yoga class. Flow with mindful movement to nourish the body, mind and soul in slow-paced postures, ending with a light meditation. Soft candlelight and aromatherapy create a warm ambiance, with visual guidance offered through each movement.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 246:30—8:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

You're Engaged! Now What??

You're Engaged! Now What??Instructor: Patty Fratto ~ Owner, Perfectly Coordinated / Wedding Consultant Taught by a wedding planner/consultant with over 10 years of experience, this session is geared toward newly-engaged couples and those who are struggling with the wedding planning process.…Learn More
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Thursday, July 256:00—8:45 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Dungeons & Dragons at the LibraryEmbark on a journey to the magical realms of Dungeons and Dragons! You will be joining a game world populated by players through out central mass as you quest to save or the world… or perhaps destroy it!Dungeons and Dragons is a roleplaying adventure where up to 8 players act out various characters in a fantasy world.…Learn More
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Friday, July 267:00—8:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Learn East Coast Swing and Dance

Learn East Coast Swing and Dance Adults 18+ are welcome to come to the library after hours and learn how to dance East Coast Swing! There will be a beginner lesson and time to dance afterwards to practice your skills. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable shoes to dance in, please no flip-flops.…Learn More
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Saturday, July 271:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Adult Retro

Adult RetroOne Up Games brings a variety of retro video games to the Library – and adults, it’s your turn to play! Revisit the glory days of when gaming started, and reminisce amongst your peers for a gaming night you don’t want to miss. Systems and games will be available for play via Nintendo Switch online, including NES, SNES, N64, Sega Genesis, and more.…Learn More
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Sunday, July 28Library Closed

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Tuesday, July 306:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.

Tuesday, July 306:00—7:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Spanish Conversation Club

¿Buscas un espacio informal en el que puedas practicar tu Español y aprender más de las múltiples culturas que hablan este idioma? Únete a nuestro club de conversación más los martes en la biblioteca pública de Shrewsbury a las 6:00 p. m. Are you looking for a casual space in which you can practice your Spanish and learn more about the multiple cultures of those who speak that language? Join our Spanish Conversation Club most Tuesdays at the Shrewsbury Public Library at 6:00 p.

Tuesday, July 306:30—7:00 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

Rescue Dog Care for New Owners

Are you considering recusing a dog or recently rescued one? Come learn about the unique care a rescue dog needs! This is a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period. Preethi Sivashankar is a Cadette Girl Scout with troop 11087 in Shrewsbury, MA.…Learn More
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Wednesday, July 317:00—8:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545

What's in Project 2025? A Factual Presentation by Katherine Rusk

What's in Project 2025? A Factual Presentation by Katherine RuskKatherine Rusk, who has experience in Training and Development, will provide an informational presentation, followed by a Q&A, about Project 2025.   Learn more about how  policy proposals in Project 2025 will affect us, if implemented, in areas such as Education, Health Care and Climate & Environment.…Learn More