September 2023

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Sunday, September 3Library Closed

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Monday, September 4Library Closed

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Tuesday, September 53:00—5:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Beginner Sewing - (Class 1 of 6)

This class is full.   There will be another in late Fall.  Basic Sewing Machine Skills for Beginners - 6-part series. This series is geared toward children ages 10 and up. Various projects will include scrunchies, pillowcases, and sun hats. Students can bring in their own sewing machines or can use one from the library.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 56:00—7:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Tween/Teen Advisory Board

Tween/Teen Advisory Board is more than a club. .. it's an opportunity to make a difference in the community by planning and presenting programs for kids and teens just like you! We meet once a month to snack and plan plus other times as needed.   You might plan activities for little kids, help decorate the library, put together book displays or help maintain our social media accounts.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 66:30—7:45 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Friends ' Open House Reception - Membership Recruitment - Please Join Us

Please join the Friends of the Sharon Public Library for a reception and information about the organization. New members wanted.  
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Saturday, September 910:00—11:00 AMBorderlands State Park

Teddy Bear Picnic!

If you go out in the woods today, You're sure of a big surprise.  A Teddy Bear Picnic Story Time! Bring a teddy bear or other stuffed toy to a teddy bear picnic at Borderland State Park! Please bring a blanket to sit on. Feel free to also bring a picnic brunch with you.…Learn More

Saturday, September 910:00 AM—12:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Shishubharati school

Shishubharati Indian school has a pre-opening meet and greet for new parents (on a timeslot basis).

Saturday, September 93:00—3:15 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Barks and Books Spot A

Kids age 5 + are welcome to come read to therapy dog! Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a sweet pup. Kids can grab a book of their choice from the children's room and then get comfortable in the community room to read with their new furry friend.…Learn More

Saturday, September 93:15—3:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Barks and Books Spot B

Kids age 5 + are welcome to come read to therapy dog! Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a sweet pup. Kids can grab a book of their choice from the children's room and then get comfortable in the community room to read with their new furry friend.…Learn More

Saturday, September 93:30—3:45 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Barks and Books Spot C

Kids age 5 + are welcome to come read to therapy dog! Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a sweet pup. Kids can grab a book of their choice from the children's room and then get comfortable in the community room to read with their new furry friend.…Learn More

Saturday, September 93:45—4:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Barks and Books Spot D

Kids age 5 + are welcome to come read to therapy dog! Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a sweet pup. Kids can grab a book of their choice from the children's room and then get comfortable in the community room to read with their new furry friend.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 10Library Closed

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Monday, September 1110:30—11:00 AMSharon Congregational Church Grounds29 North Main Street, Sharon, MA, 02067

Strollers & Stories (Ages 0-2)

Join Miss Rachael for baby story time outside. We will meet in the yard of the First Congregational Church of Sharon across High Street from the library. We will sing songs, do some baby bounces, explore senses, and share books. Start your little one's journey to literacy and chat with other caregivers.…Learn More

Monday, September 114:30—4:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Legopalooza

Join our new Lego club for graded K -5! Each week we will have a different assortment of Legos and other building materials to work with. Complete a challenge or build whatever you want! Registration is not required. Contact: rsavage@sharon. ocln. org&nb
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Tuesday, September 1211:00 AM—12:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Tinker Time (Ages 2-6)

Explore creativity, senses, science and more with fun weekly activities. Join Miss Rachael for a weekly themed fun perfect for those just starting to explore their creativity and motor skills ages 2-6. After a story and song, create a craft with your little one.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 123:00—5:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Beginner Sewing - (Class 2 of 6)

This class is full.   There will be another class in late Fall.  Basic Sewing Machine Skills for Beginners - 6-part series. This series is geared toward children ages 10 and up. Various projects will include scrunchies, pillowcases, and sun hats.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 126:00—7:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Tween/Teen Ice Cream Party

Tween/Teen Ice Cream PartyThis event is a celebration of our summer readers who read 20+ hours this summer! We will have an ice cream sundae bar, a green screen, music and more!If you are eligible for this activity you will receive an email.   There will be a link that will take you to a form to RSVP.
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Wednesday, September 134:30—5:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

CANCELED - Marvelous Math (Ages 5-10)

Explore the fun side of math! Come and play some math based games. Explore elementary math concepts accesible to a variety of skill levels. Show off what you already know and learn something new!Please register.  Questions? Email rsavage@sharon. ocln.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 137:00—8:30 PMZoom

Virtual - Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find More Birds: 111 Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are"

Virtual - Author Heather Wolf Discusses "Find More Birds: 111 Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are"Seeing more birds than you ever imagined and witnessing exciting avian drama is possible—whether you’re on the go or in your own neighborhood, local park, or backyard. As Heather Wolf explains, it all comes down to how you tune in to the show happening around you, the one in which birds—highly skilled at staying under the radar—are the stars.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 1411:00 AM—12:00 PMCrescent Ridge Dairy Grounds 407 Bay Rd, Sharon, MA, 02067

Story Time at Crescent Ridge

Join Miss Rachael for some summertime fun outside at Crescent Ridge Dairy! Each week will have a fun summer theme. We will read books, sing songs, play games, and more! Registration is not required but encouraged so you get notifications about weather related cancelations.…Learn More

Thursday, September 143:00—4:15 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Tween/Teen DIY Stenciling Workshop

Tween/Teen DIY Stenciling WorkshopLooking to personalize some stuff? Stencils are the way to go.   We will design our own stencils using Canva and then cut them out with our Cricut.   Once they are all cut out we can start decorating!We will have canvas tote bags for you or you can bring something from home like a t-shirt, pillow case or even canvas sneakers!  Fabric paint will be provided.…Learn More

Thursday, September 146:30—7:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Daily Attunement to the Higher Consciousness with Barbara Strassman

Daily Attunement to the Higher Consciousness with Barbara StrassmanLocal author Barbara Strassman discusses her recent book, I Am Daily Attunement: A Guide to Self-Healing and Attuning to the Higher Consciousness. Barbara (aka Linky) will share the benefits of attuning through the breath including inner calm, release of anxiety, increased focus and joy and the ability to be in the present moment.…Learn More
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Friday, September 154:30—5:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Choose Your Own Adventure Read Aloud Club

A club best for adventurers in grades K to 5. Each week we will read a new “Choose Your Own Adventure” book out loud and choose which path to take together. After the story ends, club members will participate in a STEAM activity that relates to the book of the week.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 162:00—3:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Time for Slime!

Time for Slime!We met our community reading goal this summer! That's right, you read 150,000 minutes and as promised, 2 lucky readers will get to slime Ms. Rachael and Ms. Amy!We will be making slime to take home (for the first 25 registrants*) and handing out our summer reading prizes and tasty treats!This program is for summer reading participants of all ages and you must register in advance.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 17Library Closed

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Monday, September 1810:30—11:00 AMSharon Congregational Church Grounds29 North Main Street, Sharon, MA, 02067

Strollers & Stories (Ages 0-2)

Join Miss Rachael for baby story time outside. We will meet in the yard of the First Congregational Church of Sharon across High Street from the library. We will sing songs, do some baby bounces, explore senses, and share books. Start your little one's journey to literacy and chat with other caregivers.…Learn More

Monday, September 184:30—4:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Legopalooza

Join our new Lego club for graded K -5! Each week we will have a different assortment of Legos and other building materials to work with. Complete a challenge or build whatever you want! Registration is not required. Contact: rsavage@sharon. ocln. org&nb

Monday, September 187:00—8:30 PMZoom

Virtual -- Author Erica Cirino Discusses "Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic

Virtual -- Author Erica Cirino Discusses "Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the PlasticJoin Erica Cirino, photojournalist, scientist, and artist, as she discusses her book Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis. As plastic pollution piles up, time to negotiate real solutions is running out, and meanwhile plastics’ impacts on the Earth and our health grows worse.…Learn More

Monday, September 187:00—9:30 PMZoom

Friends of the Library Meeting - Virtual

Regular Meeting of the Friends of the Library - Virtual
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Tuesday, September 1911:00 AM—12:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Tinker Time (Ages 2-6)

Explore creativity, senses, science and more with fun weekly activities. Join Miss Rachael for a weekly themed fun perfect for those just starting to explore their creativity and motor skills ages 2-6. After a story and song, create a craft with your little one.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 193:00—5:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Beginner Sewing - (Class 3 of 6) CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO INSTRUCTOR ILLNESS

This class is full.   There will be another one in late Fall. Basic Sewing Machine Skills for Beginners - 6-part series. This series is geared toward children ages 10 and up. Various projects will include scrunchies, pillowcases, and sun hats. Students can bring in their own sewing machines or can use one from the library.…Learn More

Tuesday, September 197:00—8:15 PMZoom

Behind the Judicial Curtain: Secrets of a Trial Judge - Part 1

Behind the Judicial Curtain: Secrets of a Trial Judge with Judge Dennis CurranZoom Link for program
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Wednesday, September 2010:30—11:30 AMLocal History RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067
Zoom

Optimizing Immunity - Virtual Program

Optimizing Immunity - Virtual ProgramThe time period between October and March brings about the threat of influenza, also known as the flu virus. People are more susceptible to catching the flu and other illnesses when their immune system is weakened.   Join us for this interactive workshop where Jill  Patterson, RDN, will show us holistic approaches to lifestyle habits that will teach us how to stay healthy through the winter months! Funded by the Friends of the Sharon Public Library.

Wednesday, September 204:30—5:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Silly Science (Ages 5-10)

Kids grades K-5 can come conduct fun fall themed science experiments! Come dressed for some mess.  Please registerQuestions? Email rsavage@sharon. ocln. org 
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Thursday, September 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMCrescent Ridge Dairy Grounds 407 Bay Rd, Sharon, MA, 02067

Story Time at Crescent Ridge

Join Miss Rachael for some summertime fun outside at Crescent Ridge Dairy! Each week will have a fun summer theme. We will read books, sing songs, play games, and more! Registration is not required but encouraged so you get notifications about weather related cancelations.…Learn More

Thursday, September 213:00—5:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Tween/Teen Newspaper Building Challenge

Tween/Teen Newspaper Building ChallengeWhat can you make out of old newspapers? Forts? Domes? The Eiffel Tower?Found out as we use our STEM skills and curiosity to create spectacular structures!Grades 6-12 only, please. Please register so we have enough suppliies!

Thursday, September 216:30—7:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Harlem World: Celebrating Hip-Hop's 5oth Anniversary with local author, Jon Mael

Harlem World: Celebrating Hip-Hop's 5oth Anniversary with local author, Jon MaelCelebrate hip hop's 50th anniversary with Sharon resident, Jon Mael, as he discusses his debut book Harlem World: How Hip Hop's Super Showdown Changed Music Forever. The story of the early days of the genre in Harlem and the Bronx as seen through the eyes of two of the biggest underground crews of all time, Harlem World is an exciting dueling biography leading up to one of the most significant rap battles of all time on July 3rd, 1981.…Learn More
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Friday, September 2211:00—11:45 AM1 School Street - New Library Site

Groundbreaking Ceremony at 1 School Street

The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Sharon Public Library will be held at 1 School Street at 11:00 AM.   Reception to follow in Community Room of the current library location - 11 North Main Street.   In case of rain: Ceremony Venue: Parish Hall First Congregational Church 29 N.…Learn More

Friday, September 2212:00—1:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Groundbreaking Reception - Community Room 11 North Main Street

The reception will follow the groundbreaking ceremony.   The reception will be in the Library Community Room at 11 North Main Street.   Everyone is welcome.  
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Saturday, September 2310:00—11:00 AMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Sprouts Garden Club Story Time (Preschool)

Join the Sharon Garden Club for a nature themed story time! Preschool children and their families are welcome to come explore nature through books and activities.  Please register so we know how many folks to expect. Contact: rsavage@sharon. ocln. or

Saturday, September 233:00—3:15 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Barks and Books Spot A

Kids age 5 + are welcome to come read to therapy dog! Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a sweet pup. Kids can grab a book of their choice from the children's room and then get comfortable in the community room to read with their new furry friend.…Learn More

Saturday, September 233:15—3:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Barks and Books Spot B

Kids age 5 + are welcome to come read to therapy dog! Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a sweet pup. Kids can grab a book of their choice from the children's room and then get comfortable in the community room to read with their new furry friend.…Learn More

Saturday, September 233:30—3:45 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Barks and Books Spot C

Kids age 5 + are welcome to come read to therapy dog! Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a sweet pup. Kids can grab a book of their choice from the children's room and then get comfortable in the community room to read with their new furry friend.…Learn More

Saturday, September 233:45—4:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Barks and Books Spot D

Kids age 5 + are welcome to come read to therapy dog! Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to a sweet pup. Kids can grab a book of their choice from the children's room and then get comfortable in the community room to read with their new furry friend.…Learn More
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Sunday, September 24Library Closed

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Monday, September 2510:30—11:00 AMSharon Congregational Church Grounds29 North Main Street, Sharon, MA, 02067

Strollers & Stories (Ages 0-2)

Join Miss Rachael for baby story time outside. We will meet in the yard of the First Congregational Church of Sharon across High Street from the library. We will sing songs, do some baby bounces, explore senses, and share books. Start your little one's journey to literacy and chat with other caregivers.…Learn More

Monday, September 254:30—4:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Legopalooza

Join our new Lego club for graded K -5! Each week we will have a different assortment of Legos and other building materials to work with. Complete a challenge or build whatever you want! Registration is not required. Contact: rsavage@sharon. ocln. org&nb
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Tuesday, September 2611:00 AM—12:00 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Tinker Time (Ages 2-6)

Explore creativity, senses, science and more with fun weekly activities. Join Miss Rachael for a weekly themed fun perfect for those just starting to explore their creativity and motor skills ages 2-6. After a story and song, create a craft with your little one.…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 274:30—5:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Crafternoon: Fall Leaves

Kids grades K-5 can get crafty with fall leaves! Please registerQuestions? Email rsavage@sharon. ocln. org 
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Thursday, September 2811:00 AM—12:00 PMCrescent Ridge Dairy Grounds 407 Bay Rd, Sharon, MA, 02067

Story Time at Crescent Ridge

Join Miss Rachael for some summertime fun outside at Crescent Ridge Dairy! Each week will have a fun summer theme. We will read books, sing songs, play games, and more! Registration is not required but encouraged so you get notifications about weather related cancelations.…Learn More

Thursday, September 281:00—2:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

SPL Book Discussion Group

Logo for SPL Book GroupMonthly meeting of the Sharon Public Library Book Discussion Group.   We will discuss Perestroika in Paris  by Jane Smiley. In-person event.

Thursday, September 287:00—8:00 PMZoom

Minecraft for the Atari Generation

Minecraft for the Atari GenerationDo your kids play Minecraft. .. or watch others play on YouTube? Are you concerned with their sudden obsession? Does it feel like they're speaking a foreign language? Are you flummoxed by the cubist screen? If yes, this is the program for you!Get a basic Minecraft primer at the Library! Experienced gamer Julian Butcher will walk us briefly through the games' origins, history and objectives.…Learn More
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Friday, September 294:30—5:30 PMCynthia B. Fox Community RoomSharon Public Library11 North Main St., Sharon, MA, 02067

Fairy Garden Story Time

Join us as we set up a fairy garden outside the library! Take a peak at the miniatures nestled into the front garden, listen to some fairy themed stories and songs, and have a fairy themed treat. Then create your own fairy crafts to bring home or place in the garden! Fancy dress is encouraged! We will meet in the community room and head outside together.…Learn More
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