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If you haven't already noticed we have a new catalog! Thank you for your patience during the transition the last few days. We're so excited to be able to offer this new system to our patrons. The new system comes with some great updates and new features.
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Are you thinking that now is the time to begin eating healthier, but you don’t want to give up those desserts you really enjoy? Do food allergies or dietary restrictions prevent your family members from enjoying the sweets they crave? Would you like to know how to adapt your favorite baked...
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The roof deck on Level 1 is now home to a striking bronze and stainless steel portrait of the Shawsheen River, 'Shawsheen, Shawshin 1692-2017.' Created by artists, Gene and Susan Flores, the piece is based on a hand drawn map from 1692, which shows the river in its most undisturbed state, and...
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On Monday, June 5 at 10am, staff librarian, Theo Kontos, will teach you what to look for in a new computer, go over some of the parts of the computer, and touch briefly on upgrading/repairing the machine you have. He’ll discuss what ram does and how much you need, the difference...
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If you’ve found family history documents online, there’s a good chance you have FamilySearch to thank. Come learn more on Thursday June 1st at 7:00 p.m.
Founded and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch, the world’s largest repository of genealogical...
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If you're planning to visit the library this week to borrow materials, you may want to bring along your library card for faster service. During the changeover to the new catalog, we can still look up your records, but it may take a while. The new catalog is scheduled to launch on Thursday, May...
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On Thursday, May 11 at 6:30pm, learn the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed...
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On Wednesday, May 10, join other adults for Memorial Hall Library's sixth evening of open, lively, and insightful discussion about death. While not a support group nor a venue for bereavement, a Death Cafe seeks to provide an unscripted, non-judgmental platform for those wishing...
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On Thursday, May 4 at 7pm, actor Stephen Collins will make Shakespeare's words come alive, from the evil machinations of Richard III, to the philosophical bantering of Falstaff, to the brilliant oratory of Brutus and Antony. Shakespeare's tragedies, comedies, histories, and...
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On Tuesday, April 25 at 7pm, attend a free public workshop to learn about the importance of managing stormwater, its impact on our water resources, and what can be done locally to mitigate its effects, including landscaping and gardening techniques, rainwater harvesting, and...
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