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Wednesday, May 110:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Story Time
Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Children's room. Wednesday, May 13:00—4:00 PMZoom
Virtual Speaker Series: Deception on the Eve of World War I with Author Douglas Brunt
Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I - An Author Talk with Douglas BruntJoin us as we chat with New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Brunt, about instant bestselling debut non-fiction work The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 13:00—4:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
After School Sustainable Makerspace
Let's make stuff! Join us each month for eco-conscious crafting! Ages 6+…Learn More2
Thursday, May 210:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Babies & Books Story Time
Early literacy begins at birth! Join Miss Michelle for stories, songs, rhymes & social time for babies & their caregivers. Thursdays @ 10:30 in the Children's Room. For ages 0-2. Drop in.Thursday, May 25:30—6:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Books & Big Ideas Zoom Event: M. Nolan Gray and Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City
Come to our first author event of this year’s Books & Big Ideas! We’ll have author M. Nolan Gray joining us virtually on the big screen to talk about his book, Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City. In his book, Nolan posits that it’s time for America to move beyond zoning.…Learn More3
Friday, May 32:00—4:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Set-Up: The Art of Ed Jacobson, Watercolor Painter
Ed is a Harvard graduate Architect with a residential practice in New York and a summer residence with wife, Amy, in Brewster. Fifteen years ago, he realized a long standing “itch” to take up painting and enrolled in a watercolor course taught in his hometown of Larchmont, New York.…Learn More4
Saturday, May 410:30—11:30 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Lego Club
Come play with the Library's HUGE collections of Lego's. Get creative and building something! This program is open to all ages. Adults are required to stay with Lego-builders who are younger than 10 years old, but we encourage everyone to build!…Learn MoreSaturday, May 42:00—3:00 PMMeeting RoomBrewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
CANCELED - Nintendo Switch Tournament
Come to the library to play Mario Kart on the big screen! We'll have snacks and chairs to watch the gaming too.
This program is for kids 8 and up. Registration is required.
Saturday, May 42:00—4:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Set-Up: The Art of Ed Jacobson, Watercolor Painter
Ed is a Harvard graduate Architect with a residential practice in New York and a summer residence with wife, Amy, in Brewster. Fifteen years ago, he realized a long standing “itch” to take up painting and enrolled in a watercolor course taught in his hometown of Larchmont, New York.…Learn More5
Sunday, May 5Closed
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Monday, May 6Closed
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Tuesday, May 710:30—11:30 AMHistoric RoomBrewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Grief Support Group with Maureen Keane-Bottino
On the first Tuesday morning of each month, join Maureen Keane-Bottino in a gathering for people living with the death of a spouse. The change of seasons, the progression of time, day to day activities; all can be overwhelming and challenging. In shared Grief experiences, we can create a community of support and comfort.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 74:00—5:00 PMReference DepartmentBrewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Tech Drop In at the Brewster Ladies Library
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs.
Examples of assistance offered:
-eBook/eReaders-using online library resources-computer navigation-app usage-cellphone use and general overview-tablet use-basic internet instruction-how to create an email-help locating and filling out online applications-transferring pictures or other documents
Unfortunately we cannot:
-repair broken, locked, or infected devices-wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices-enter sensitive information for patrons (e.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 75:00—6:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Candidates' Forum with the League of Women Voters
Come to the League of Women Voters candidates forum for the Brewster Select Board. Kari Hoffman will not seek reelection this year, resulting in 3 contenders running for 2 seats this year. The candidates are Mary Chaffee, who is running for reelection, Laurel Labdon, who ran last year but lost by 5 votes, and Amanda Bebrin, who currently serves on the planning board and Bay property planning committee.
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Wednesday, May 810:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Story Time
Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Children's room. Wednesday, May 87:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Speaker Series: Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Women: An Author Talk with Nina Simon
A Murder Mystery, Family Story, & Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere: An Author Talk with Nina SimonNothing brings a family together like a murder next door.
You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.…Learn More9
Thursday, May 910:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Babies & Books Story Time
Early literacy begins at birth! Join Miss Michelle for stories, songs, rhymes & social time for babies & their caregivers. Thursdays @ 10:30 in the Children's Room. For ages 0-2. Drop in.Thursday, May 93:30—4:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Yoga Neighborhood
Yoga Neighborhood classes are taught by trauma informed teachers that lead from the front of the room. Classes begin with a centering, focused on breathing, followed by gentle stretching and movement and ends with a final resting pose. Modifications are given during classes and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best in each pose.…Learn MoreThursday, May 95:30—6:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
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CANCELED - Banned Book Club: Melissa
We will be discussing Melissa by Alex Gino, winner of Children's Stonewall Award, the Lambda Literary Award, & the Children's Choice Book Awards.
Learn about the latest news on Banned Books and read a Banned/Challenged book each month with the Brewster Ladies' Library Banned Book Club.…Learn MoreThursday, May 95:30—6:45 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Books & Big Ideas: Tiny Art Workshop for Adults
Join us for this community art project and participate in Brewster's all-ages Books & Big Ideas read program. The theme for 2024 is housing. What is your idea of home? Why is home important to you? Whatever your answer might be, express yourself with pencils, markers, or paint on one of our 6in X 6in tiny canvases.…Learn More10
Friday, May 101:00—4:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee
Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.…Learn More11
Saturday, May 112:00—4:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Movie Matinee: Dreamin' Wild
Dreamin' Wild, based on the true story of love and redemption, is about what happened to singer/songwriter Donnie Emerson (Casey Affleck) and his family when the album he and his brother recorded as teens was rediscovered after thirty years of obscurity and was suddenly hailed by music critics as a lost masterpiece.…Learn More12
Sunday, May 12Closed
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Monday, May 13Closed
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Tuesday, May 141:00—2:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Afternoon Book Group
Join the afternoon book group either in-person or over Zoom each month on the second Tuesday at 1:00pm! Email bsmith@eastgate. net to register as a Zoom participant. October: Washington Square by Henry JamesNovember: Cat's Cradle by Kurt VonnegutDecember: The House on Mango Street by Sandra CisnerosJanuary: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonFebruary: One of Ours by Willa CatherMarch: Passage to India by E.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 144:00—5:00 PMHistoric RoomBrewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Finance Committee Meeting
Brewster Ladies' Library Association Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 144:00—5:00 PMReference DepartmentBrewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Tech Drop In at the Brewster Ladies Library
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs.
Examples of assistance offered:
-eBook/eReaders-using online library resources-computer navigation-app usage-cellphone use and general overview-tablet use-basic internet instruction-how to create an email-help locating and filling out online applications-transferring pictures or other documents
Unfortunately we cannot:
-repair broken, locked, or infected devices-wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices-enter sensitive information for patrons (e.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 145:30—6:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Green Burial Information Session
Green burial is an ecologically friendly way of returning bodies to the earth after death. A green or natural burial uses no embalming, no metal casket, and no burial liner or vault. Because only biodegradable materials are used, in green burial a human body and its burial container enrich the soil.…Learn More15
Wednesday, May 1510:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Story Time
Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Children's room. Wednesday, May 152:00—3:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Discovery & Enrichment Series: The Joys of Traveling Alone
Do you long to travel but don’t have anyone to go with? Today, traveling solo is easier, safer, and more affordable than ever. Learn how small group, women-only adventure travel can foster connections and a new way of seeing the world. Fill out my LGL…Learn More16
Thursday, May 1610:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Babies & Books Story Time
Early literacy begins at birth! Join Miss Michelle for stories, songs, rhymes & social time for babies & their caregivers. Thursdays @ 10:30 in the Children's Room. For ages 0-2. Drop in.Thursday, May 162:00—3:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Travel Training with the CCRTA
The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) Travel Training Program is designed to assist individuals, groups, students, the disabled community and seniors in traveling independently on Fixed Routes, DART (Dial-a-Ride Transportation) and Boston Hospital services through Cape Cod.…Learn MoreThursday, May 164:00—6:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Monthly BLLA Board Meeting
The monthly Board Meeting for the Brewster Ladies' Library Association.
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Sunday, May 19Closed
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Monday, May 20Closed
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Tuesday, May 211:00—3:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
COA Community Forum
COA Community Forum
Tuesday, May 214:00—5:00 PMReference DepartmentBrewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
CANCELED - Tech Drop In at the Brewster Ladies Library
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs.
Examples of assistance offered:
-eBook/eReaders-using online library resources-computer navigation-app usage-cellphone use and general overview-tablet use-basic internet instruction-how to create an email-help locating and filling out online applications-transferring pictures or other documents
Unfortunately we cannot:
-repair broken, locked, or infected devices-wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices-enter sensitive information for patrons (e.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 215:30—6:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
On the Road to the Mayflower with Karen Rinaldo and Kevin M. Doyle
The 60-year old Church of England didn’t tolerate dissention, so the movement of some sects to worship in their own way led to harassment and persecution. The Separatists in Scrooby, a small hamlet 200 miles north of London, decided to leave the birthplace of William Brewster and move to the far more tolerant country of Holland across the North Sea.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 217:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual Speaker Series: Asian Americans in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang
Asian American Representation in Literature: An Author Talk with Rebecca F. KuangWe welcome you to register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang (R. F. Kuang) as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel, Yellowface. Yellowface grapples with questions of diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation, as well as the terrifying alienation of social media.…Learn More22
Wednesday, May 2210:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Story Time
Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Children's room. 23
Thursday, May 2310:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Babies & Books Story Time
Early literacy begins at birth! Join Miss Michelle for stories, songs, rhymes & social time for babies & their caregivers. Thursdays @ 10:30 in the Children's Room. For ages 0-2. Drop in.Thursday, May 233:30—4:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Yoga Neighborhood
Yoga Neighborhood classes are taught by trauma informed teachers that lead from the front of the room. Classes begin with a centering, focused on breathing, followed by gentle stretching and movement and ends with a final resting pose. Modifications are given during classes and all participants are encouraged to find what feels best in each pose.…Learn MoreThursday, May 235:30—6:30 PMZoom
Avoiding Election Misinformation: A Virtual Session with the News Literacy Project
Finding high quality, trustworthy information can feel overwhelming in today’s noisy media environment, particularly during election season. Luckily, there are tried and true news literacy techniques that anyone can learn to find credible information about candidates, issues, and electoral processes.…Learn More24
Friday, May 241:00—4:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Boomerang Bags Sewing Bee
Help us reduce plastic and textile pollution! Join us for our Boomerang Bag sewing bees. Boomerang bags are reusable bags made of post-consumer fabric intended to help reduce plastic and textile pollution. We distribute them at the library as an alternative to single-use plastic bags.…Learn MoreFriday, May 242:00—3:30 PMOffsite Location
Literary Musings @ Maplewood
Join librarians Devon and Michelle from Brewster Ladies' Library to hear the latest book news! Devon will discuss some popular new titles and spotlight a different genre each. Michelle will have books available to borrow, and both librarians hope you'll share what you enjoy reading.
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Saturday, May 2510:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Landscape Embroidery Workshop with Happy Hoops
Join Jessica from Happy Hoops to learn and practice simple landscape embroidery techniques and use them to create your own handmade embroidery art. All materials are provided. No prior experience necessary. For ages 16 and up. Jessica Coen is a homeschooling mother of three.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 252:00—3:00 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Books & Big Ideas: Tiny Art Workshop for Teens
Join us for this community art project and participate in Brewster's all-ages Books & Big Ideas read program. The theme for 2024 is housing. What is your idea of home? Why is home important to you? Whatever your answer might be, express yourself with pencils, markers, or paint on one of our 6in X 6in tiny canvases.…Learn More26
Sunday, May 26Closed
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Monday, May 27Closed
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Tuesday, May 284:00—5:00 PMReference DepartmentBrewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
CANCELED - Tech Drop In at the Brewster Ladies Library
Receive hands-on assistance to troubleshoot your technology needs.
Examples of assistance offered:
-eBook/eReaders-using online library resources-computer navigation-app usage-cellphone use and general overview-tablet use-basic internet instruction-how to create an email-help locating and filling out online applications-transferring pictures or other documents
Unfortunately we cannot:
-repair broken, locked, or infected devices-wipe hard drives and/or set up new accounts on previously owned devices-enter sensitive information for patrons (e.…Learn More29
Wednesday, May 2910:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Story Time
Read stories, sing songs, and get up and move! Story time will be in the Children's room. 30
Thursday, May 3010:30—11:00 AMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Babies & Books Story Time
Early literacy begins at birth! Join Miss Michelle for stories, songs, rhymes & social time for babies & their caregivers. Thursdays @ 10:30 in the Children's Room. For ages 0-2. Drop in.Thursday, May 305:30—6:30 PMZoom
A Virtual Walk of Cape Cod: Connecting the Past with the Present with Peggy Jablonski
Join Peggy Jablonski, creator of the Cape Cod Camino Way for a "walk" virtually through every town on Cape Cod to look at historical issues from the current lens of social justice. Learn about women and people of color who had an impact on Cape Cod.…Learn More31
Friday, May 3110:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditorium Brewster Ladies' Library1822 Main Street, Brewster, MA, 02631
Take Down: The Art of Ed Jacobson, Watercolor Painter
Ed is a Harvard graduate Architect with a residential practice in New York and a summer residence with wife, Amy, in Brewster. Fifteen years ago, he realized a long standing “itch” to take up painting and enrolled in a watercolor course taught in his hometown of Larchmont, New York.…Learn More