Evening Book Group
Meeting RoomPlease join us as we discuss The Windsor Knot by SJ Bennett. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Please join us as we discuss The Windsor Knot by SJ Bennett. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Join us for a fun evening with the Museum of Bad Art of Boston. MOBA is the world's only museum dedicated to preserving a collection , exhibiting and celebrating bad […]
Paying your bills should be a top financial priority for everyone. Of course, most of us also want some extra money for a major purchase, dream of owning a home or want to retire comfortably. This workshop, geared towards 17 to 30 year-olds, will help you learn how to budget your money and start building […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** St. Patrick is the most famous person associated with Ireland. The patron saint of the country, St. Patrick is recognized as having played a major role in the Christianization of […]
Please join us as we discuss Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict. This book discussion takes place at the Georgetown Senior Center, 51 North Street. Copies of the book are available at the library’s Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome. Questions? Please contact Sarah at scognata@georgetownpl.org
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Author Zachary Lamothe will discuss his new book, Classic Restaurants of Boston, on Zoom. The story of Boston is inextricably linked to food, hence its nickname Beantown. Given the city's geography, […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Join Kristen Weiss, Cape Ann Site Manager at Historic New England, for a virtual adventure. With 38 historic properties and 1,284 acres of landscapes, farms and gardens in five New […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Author Neal Thompson will discuss his new book, The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty, on Zoom. Explore the inspiring story of the poor Irish refugee couple who […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Looking for a way to brighten your yard and mood this winter? Backyard bird feeding is a wonderful way to attract birds to your property, still feel connected to nature […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** How did the United States achieve the goal of landing on the moon by 1969? Go behind the scenes of the Kennedy space program with photographs and stories from the […]
When you start a new job, some of your first decisions may be about saving for retirement and choosing health insurance. How much should I put into my retirement account? Which investments should I choose? Which health insurance plan will serve my needs and be affordable? The choices can be daunting. Join us for a […]
Please join us as we discuss The Premonition by Michael Lewis. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Life as an independent adult can feel complicated and overwhelming. How can you be ready for the challenges ahead? This workshop, geared towards 17 to 30 year-olds, will help you organize and prepare for your adult life! Presented by Jennifer Bethel, a Professor of Finance at Babson College and the Faculty Director of the Babson […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Many girls and women dream of careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Those dreams have come true for some at NASA. Hidden Figures is a 2016 Oscar nominated movie about three […]
Please join us as we discuss The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan. This book discussion takes place at the Georgetown Senior Center, 51 North Street. Copies of the book are available at the library's Circulation Desk one month prior to our meeting. New members are always welcome. Come once or as many times as you wish! […]
Everyone is noticing and talking about skyrocketing grocery prices. Join us for this informative and engaging workshop where we will learn strategies to slash our grocery bill while eating nutritiously. Get ready to feel energized with healthy nutrient rich foods and saving money! Specific action strategies, interactive game questions and recipe resources will be included. […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Curator in Chief Michael Frank will share this collection of efforts that capture (or try to capture) the likenesses of politicians, favorite entertainers, or historic figures. Some of these pieces […]
Please join us as we discuss The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how lifestyle choices may help you keep your brain and body health as you age. Join Nicole McGurin from the Alzheimer's Association to learn about the research in the areas of […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Award-winning author Erica Ferencik (Girl In Ice) and bestselling author Sy Montgomery (The Hawk's Way) discuss their latest new books. About The Books: In Girl In Ice, an American linguist […]
Please join us as we discuss Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This book discussion takes place at the Georgetown Senior Center, 51 North Street. Copies of the book are available at the library’s Circulation Desk one month prior to our meeting. New members are always welcome. Come once or as many times as you wish! […]
Registered Dietician Nutritionist Jill Patterson RD leads this fun and informative program where we will learn a total approach to improve our heart health. There are many benefits of adopting a heart healthy lifestyle including increased energy, decreased stress, improved cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and decreased risk of heart disease. Learning the science-based strategies […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** ***THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RECORDED.*** Please make every effort to attend the event live on Zoom. Join us for a very special event with prize-winning poet, novelist and educator Ocean […]
Good nutrition can positively impact our immune system, health, well-being, productivity, performance, energy, mood, weight management, and prevent certain chronic diseases. Registered Dietician Nutritionist Jill Patterson leads this fun and interactive nutrition program, and teaches you how making simple tweaks in your foods lead to big results! Register on Zoom HERE. This virtual program is a collaboration […]
Bestselling author Nancy Thayer will discuss her latest book, Summer Love, in this Zoom webinar. About The Book: Old secrets come to light when four friends gather on Nantucket for a life-changing reunion in this heartwarming novel of love and self-discovery by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer. Summer is in full swing on sunny Nantucket, and four old […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Do you have a true green thumb? Meaning, are you taking into account the complete ecosystem around the land you care for? Learn how you can support local species by utilizing wildlife-friendly gardening practices in your home, […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Perennials are the workhorses of the garden with most coming back year after year. With a little know-how you can keep your garden in bloom for most of the season. […]
Please join us as we discuss Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. New members are always welcome! Copies of the book can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Please join us as we discuss The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. This book discussion takes place at the Georgetown Senior Center, 51 North Street. Copies of the book are available at the library's Circulation Desk one month prior to our meeting. New members are always welcome. Come once or as many times as you […]
Australian award-winning author Sulari Gentill will discuss her new mystery, The Woman In The Library, in this Zoom webinar. About The Book: The tranquility of the Boston Public Library's reading room is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contained. While […]
Author Uli Lormier will discuss his new book, The Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden, in this Zoom webinar. About The Book: Bring your garden to life—and life to your garden. Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Northeast region. The rewards will benefit you, your […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Career transitions can be challenging in the best of times. Add a layer of economic uncertainty, and they can feel overwhelming. If you find yourself considering a career transition – […]
Learn the story of the Pack Horse Library initiative, a little known program of FDR’s Work Progress Administration (WPA). Its mission, carried out almost entirely by women, was to deliver and distribute reading materials to the far off corners of Appalachia during the darkest hours of the Great Depression. Led by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Not all insects are bad for the garden. In fact, we rely on many to rid us of other unwanted invaders. This presentation describes some of the common beneficial and […]
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.** Learn how to build relationships that will help your career using both conventional & unusual methods. Discover effective communication techniques and explore calendar management and research tools. Learn why job […]