ADULT SERVICES

• Author Talk: Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America. Join author Nicole Eustace for an online talk on her Pulitzer Prize-winning Covered With Night: A Story of Murder and Indigenous Justice in Early America, which reconstructs the virtually forgotten history of a brutal assault of a Seneca hunter by pair of fur traders in 1722.  Eustace reveals a remarkable series of criminal investigations and cross-cultural negotiations that ignited a contest between Native American forms of justice—rooted in community, forgiveness, and reparations—and the colonial ideology of harsh reprisal.  Presented in partnership with the Organization of American Historians and the Billerica Public Library, as well as other Massachusetts libraries.  Register.  Wednesday, November 9 at 7 p.m.
• Author Talk: Bonnie Garmus. Bonnie Garmus goes online to talk about her New York Times-bestselling novel, Lessons in Chemistry, the story of a female scientist in the 1960s who becomes (among other things) a cooking-show star.  Register.  Thursday, November 10 at 2 p.m.
• Author Talk: Kwame Christian. Many people avoid conversations about race because of fear: fear of discomfort, damaging important relationships, being misunderstood, “cancelled,” or ostracized.  Kwame Christian’s book How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race equips you with the skills to make these crucial conversations easier and more productive.  A lawyer, professor, and the Managing Director of the American Negotiation Institute, Christian has conducted countless specialized trainings worldwide and is a highly sought-after keynote speaker.  Online only.  Register.  Tuesday, November 15 at 1 p.m.
• Curator Talk. Curator Rhonda Anderson and photographer Sara Lyons will give a gallery talk on the exhibit Vital Vibrant Visible—Local Indigenous Identity Through Portraiture, and on representation of indigenous people.  The exhibit is on view until November 28.  Register.  Tuesday, November 15 at 7 p.m.
• Pie!  A History. In this fun online presentation, Sarah Lohman will look at the origins of a beloved dessert, including meat pies and “coffins.” Then she’ll delve deep into the history of pumpkin pie and apple pie, stopping for digressions into the pumpkin spice flavor craze and the history of competitive pie eating.  Lohman is the author of the #1 Amazon best-seller Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine.  Formerly the Curator of Food Programming at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, she has lectured at hundreds of universities and institutions nationwide.  Register.  Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m.
• Dystopian/Sci-Fi Book Group. Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is a masterpiece ahead of its time, a prescient rendering of a dark future, and the inspiration for the blockbuster film Blade Runner.  Email ekatz@minlib.net for the Zoom link.  Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m.
• Noon Book Group. In John Banville’s Mrs. Osmond, the heroine of Henry James’s Portrait of a Lady sets in motion an audacious plan to regain her freedom from her oppressive husband and his scheming former mistress.  In person and online.  Email amoore@minlib.net for the Zoom link.  Friday, November 18. 

YOUTH SERVICES

FOR BABIES, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS

• Indoor Storytime with Ms. Leslie. Join Ms. Leslie indoors for storytime! Children and their caregivers will listen to stories, sing songs, and perform fun rhymes and movements. We will meet in the Children’s Room. For babies through preschool age children, with caregivers. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Tuesdays, November 8, November 15, November 22 and November 29 at 10:30 a.m.
• Indoor Storytime with Ms. Pam. Join Ms. Pam indoors for stories, songs, puppets, and activities. We will meet in the Children’s Room. For ages 2.5 to 5 years with an adult. You can register here or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursdays, November 10 and November 17 at 10:30 a.m.
• Sing, Move, and Story! Jodi Levin from Family ACCESS Community Connections will lead children in songs and movement, and will share a story! We will meet outside on the green lawn, weather permitting. Please register HERE. Wednesday, November 9 at 9:30 a.m.

FOR ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN..

• About Numbers: More or Less. Join Ms. Stephanie for stories, crafts, and games all about numbers and math. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 4 and up, with caregiver. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, November 9 at 3:30 p.m.
• Pokemon Card Trading Day. Kids are invited to a Pokemon card trading day at the library. Come with cards you are willing to trade! We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 7 to 11. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar.  Wednesday, November 16, at 4:00 p.m.
• 4th/5^th Grade Book Club  This month we will be discussing Maizy Chen’s Last Chance by Lisa Yee. We will meet in the Teen Loft. Questions or to get a copy of the book, please email Pam at pmccuen@minlib.net. For 4^th and 5^th graders. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m.
• Sophisticated Stories: Book Club for Grades 2 and up. You are never too old for picture books! Ms. Janet will lead this book club that features weird and wacky picture books. This month’s theme is food! There will be a foodie craft. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For children in grades 2 and up. Please register HERE are from our online eventkeeper calendar. Wednesday, November 17, at 4:00 p.m.
• Thanksgiving and Fall Crafts with Ms. Elise. Children will make Thanksgiving and fall crafts with Ms. Elise. We will meet in the Raytheon Room. For ages 4 and up, with caregivers. Please register HERE are from our online eventkeeper  calendar. Wednesday, November 23, at 3:30 p.m.

FOR TEENS

• Teen Board Games  Teens! Come spend time with friends, play some classic board and card games, and try out some new ones. We will meet in the teen loft. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Thursday, November 10, at 4:00 p.m.
• Magic the Gathering for Teens. Teens! Play Magic the Gathering with your friends! Bring your own Magic Cards or use ours. Experienced players and newbies welcome. For teens in grades 6 and up. Please register HERE or from our online eventkeeper calendar. Friday, November 18, at 4:30 p.m.