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Thursday, August 13:00—4:00 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Get Started with Libby
Want to have access to digital books, audiobooks, magazines, and more, anytime, and anywhere? Libby can help! Participants should bring their devices (smartphone, tablet, or laptop) to get familiar with the Libby app. This class is for learners ages 13+.…Learn MoreThursday, August 16:30—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 Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian at their August 1st meeting, in preparation for his author talk on Tuesday, October 1st in the Shrewsbury High School Auditorium.…Learn More
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Friday, August 22:00—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. At the August 2nd Memory Café, VioLynne wil be performing.…Learn More3
Saturday, August 311:00 AM—12:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Spanish Book Club
The Spanish Book Club [el Club del Libro en Español] meets on the first Saturday of the month from 11:00 a. m. –12:30 p. m. The club, facilitated by Beatriz Alvarado, meets every month to discuss the literary work of influential Hispanic writers from different genres and times.…Learn More
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Sunday, August 4Library Closed
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Monday, August 56:00—7:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Knit/Crochet Night in the SPL MakerSpace
Bring 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
Monday, August 56:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Monday Evening Yoga
End your busy Monday with a calming and restorative workout with instructor Rampriya Sundaramoorthy! From her earliest school days, Ms. Sundaramoorthy has been immersed in the transformative world of yoga. 🧘♀️ In pursuit of a deeper understanding of the ancient practice of yoga, she has obtained a PG Diploma in Yoga from the prestigious Annamalai University in India.…Learn More6
Tuesday, August 66:00—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, August 66:00—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, August 66:30—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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Thursday, August 86:00—7:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Too Human Concert
Enjoy a fun hour of jazz standards from the Great American Songbook and jazzy bluesy originals by Too Human - played and sung with heart and humor!This program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Shrewsbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.…Learn MoreThursday, August 87:00—8:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Basics of Digital Embroidery Design
Learn to use Ink/Stitch (a design tool used through Inkscape) to take a simple image and turn it into an embroidered, iron on patch. Presented by Erin O'Neall of Technocopia. This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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Saturday, August 1012:00—3:00 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
New Game Plus - Tabletop Potluck
This 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 having a Tabletop Potluck.…Learn MoreSaturday, August 101:00—4:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Learn to Play Magic the Gathering
Players will be taught how to play the MTG Trading Card Game by our professional staff, participate in games and take home their very own Starter Deck with matching dice! Each player will compete in games against other players. This event is for adults (18+).11
Sunday, August 11Library Closed
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Monday, August 126:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Monday Evening Yoga
End your busy Monday with a calming and restorative workout with instructor Rampriya Sundaramoorthy! From her earliest school days, Ms. Sundaramoorthy has been immersed in the transformative world of yoga. 🧘♀️ In pursuit of a deeper understanding of the ancient practice of yoga, she has obtained a PG Diploma in Yoga from the prestigious Annamalai University in India.…Learn More13
Tuesday, August 136:00—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, August 146:00—7:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Microsoft Word Basics
Attendees will learn how to open new and existing documents; copy and paste text; format font, paragraphs, and margins; as well as save and print documents using Microsoft Word 2016. Laptops will be provided. This class is for learners ages 13+. Space is limited; registration required.…Learn More15
Thursday, August 154:00—5:00 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
I CAN - Peer Pressure Prevention with America's Best Defense
Kids ages 7-12 with their parents are invited to a presentation sponsored by America's Best Defense on the importance of standing up for yourself in peer pressure situations. I CAN teaches the importance of Independence, Confidence, and Assertiveness, as well as the Necessity of saying "no.…Learn More
Thursday, August 157:00—8:15 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Reading Glasses
The August meeting of Reading Glasses, SPL's book group for adults in their 20s and 30s, will be on Thursday, August 15th in a hybrid format to discuss the book "Girl at War" by Sara Novic. We will meet in the Learning Lab on the 2nd Floor, and well as on Google Meet.…Learn More
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Friday, August 162:00—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. At the August 16th Memory Café, Ragtime Jack Radcliffe will be performing.…Learn More17
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Sunday, August 18Library Closed
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Monday, August 196:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Monday Evening Yoga
End your busy Monday with a calming and restorative workout with instructor Rampriya Sundaramoorthy! From her earliest school days, Ms. Sundaramoorthy has been immersed in the transformative world of yoga. 🧘♀️ In pursuit of a deeper understanding of the ancient practice of yoga, she has obtained a PG Diploma in Yoga from the prestigious Annamalai University in India.…Learn More20
Tuesday, August 206:00—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, August 207:00—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
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 More21
Wednesday, August 216:45—8:15 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Watch Party: An Exploration of Friendship, Reckoning, and Hope with novelist Shelby Van Pelt
We invite you to join us as we chat with the amazing New York Times bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt about her beloved novel Remarkably Bright Creatures. You don’t want to miss this deep-dive exploration of friendship, reckoning, hope, and so much more! We will be screening the Author Talk with Shelby Van Pelt In-Person at the Library or you can watch from home!
Remarkably Bright Creatures is a luminous debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium—and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago.…Learn More22
Thursday, August 226:00—7:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Mending in the MakerSpace
Join us for mending in the MakerSpace! Bring your garments to be mended and any supplies you have. Limited supplies will be provided. For questions about the mending workshop, email hmonaghan@cwmars. org. This class is for learners ages 13+. Space is limited, registration required.…Learn MoreThursday, August 226:00—8:45 PMMeeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Embark 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 More23
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Sunday, August 25Library Closed
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Monday, August 266:00—7:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Monday Evening Yoga
End your busy Monday with a calming and restorative workout with instructor Rampriya Sundaramoorthy! From her earliest school days, Ms. Sundaramoorthy has been immersed in the transformative world of yoga. 🧘♀️ In pursuit of a deeper understanding of the ancient practice of yoga, she has obtained a PG Diploma in Yoga from the prestigious Annamalai University in India.…Learn More27
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Wednesday, August 287:00—8:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Basics of Sewing 101
Get started with your sewing journey by practicing how to thread and prepare a sewing machine and sew in a straight, curved, and circular line. Perfect for the absolute beginner who has been nervous about using their sewing machine. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own machine.…Learn More
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Thursday, August 297:00—8:30 PMLearning LabShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Basics of Sewing 102
Expand upon your sewing skills by learning how to measure, cut, and sew a simple bag. This program is open to those who have either taken Basic Sewing 101 or know how to thread their own machine. Presented by Erin O'Neall of Technocopia. This program is brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Thursday, August 297:30—8:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Prenatal Sound Bath with Bluebird Healing
Immerse yourself in beautiful sounds of singing bowls that will help to bring your prenatal body back to optimum health. Experience calm and relaxation enjoying the magic of vibration and sound to bring balance to you and your baby. Registrants please bring a yoga mat, eye covering and blanket to make yourself comfortable.
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