Groton Public Library

Art Lab for Grades K-5: Join us for a creative, hands-on art experience held one Saturday each month! This program focuses on process art, where the emphasis is on exploration rather than the final product. Children (and their grown-ups!) are invited to engage with a variety of materials and prompts that encourage imagination, creativity, and sensory play.…Learn More

Step into the magical world of Gond Art - a colorful and fun traditional folk style of painting from Central India. In this exciting workshop, we will explore how to create animals, trees and nature- inspired designs using bright colors, dots and patterns.…Learn More

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been rescheduled from March 7 to April 12!GPL is partnering with the Groton Conservation Trust to delve into the unique geology of our community. Bob Pine is well known for his "Gift of the Glaciers" presentation about geology in Groton.…Learn More

A new craft every Tuesday morning! Drop-in anytime we're open Tuesday-Sunday for a fun craft activity! Make the weekly craft project or freestyle and make your own! Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

GPL's weekly virtual trivia tournament!Answer different themed trivia questions each week. Signing up for this event signs you up for the entire series and allows for the questions to be emailed to you every Tuesday. Answers and top scorers will be announced on Thursday mornings.

Gather with other creative individuals once per week to chat and work on whatever art/craft pursuit you enjoy! This program is intended for adults. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Join us twice a month for a guided art/craft project with a local artist!Discover how everyday materials can become wearable art. In this relaxed and playful workshop, we’ll transform recycled plastic into colorful earrings or pendants using simple cutting, shaping, and embellishing techniques.…Learn More

If you love to read books and have fun join Book Worm Masters, led by Miss Carrie. Meets the second Tuesday of every month. Snacks and fun provided. Runs from October, 2025-May, 2026. Registration required.…Learn More

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Agenda posted online at https://www. grotonma. gov/events. Open to the Public.

Join other Groton parents in a discussion of Jonathan Haidt's book, The Anxious Generation. The book is an in-depth exploration into the challenges to children's mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood.…Learn More

No Peapods 4/15 or 4/29

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

New! First & third Wednesdays of the month directly after Peapods, 12-12:45 pm: Join our supportive group for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-12 mos. with Doula Emma Marella CBD(CBI). We will focus on a different topic each month. Babies and children are welcome in a relaxed, caring environment.…Learn More

Join other adults to practice your French conversation skills! The group will meet in person with the additional option of attending via Zoom (request a link by emailing adultprograms@gpl. org). The group will meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2pm.

Lisa will go through the basics of using the Cricut cutting machine for a small group.

Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others. Sign up to receive the Zoom invite.…Learn More

Drop in and play board games in the Children's Room!Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

A determined teenager named Suzume sets out on a mission to save her country. Able to see supernatural forces that others cannot, it's up to her to close the mysterious doors that are spreading chaos across the land. A perilous journey awaits as the fate of Japan rests on her shoulders.…Learn More

Gather you friends and meet up at the library to play board games and enjoy pizza and snacks. Bring your favorite board game or choose one of ours. Please sign up so we know how many pizzas to provide. Grades 6-12.

Practice your Italian conversation skills with other adults. Each meeting will have a themed conversation. The group will meet in person with the additional option of attending via Zoom (request a link by emailing adultprograms@gpl. org). At least intermediate familiarity with Italian, required.…Learn More

Please note that signing up for this group once will sign you up for the whole series. You do not need to register for each instance. Thank you. The Great Books Discussion Group will meet IN PERSON. This is a structured group that follows the Great Books program.…Learn More

Join us for some hands-on sensory play designed for kiddos ages 3-5! This interactive, child-led program encourages kids to explore and learn through their five senses. We'll have a variety of stations! For example--water play, play dough, and painting.…Learn More

Hula Hoop Class with Miss Emma for Ages 3-5. Meets the third Thursday, Jan-May. Learn cool moves using a hula hoop! Games, dance, and movement. Hoops provided. This event will be held outside in the garden; However, if the weather is not conducive, we will move inside to Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Miss Jennie Fitzkee, a teacher from the Groton Community School, is one of the most amazing, dynamic storytellers! She will read from the best children's chapter books for children in grades K-2. You will NOT want to miss out! This read-aloud meets the first and third Thursday every month, starting Sept 19.…Learn More

Meets the third and last Thursdays of the month from 4-5:30 pm. Sign up for each meeting. On the third Thursdays, we will start the class in the children's room and move into the Community Room around 4:30. Come at 4 pm or 4:30 and leave when you're ready, whatever is more convenient for your family.…Learn More

We've been doing some spring cleaning and discovered some arts and craft projects that need to be completed. Join us after school and bring your friends for some fun craft time. We have string art, moon lamps to paint, pillowcases to decorate, felt bowls to make and more to choose from.…Learn More

Craft project TBD. All supplies and instructions provided. (Grades 6-12)

A six-session series running from April 2 through May14. The perennial favorite returns! Our life experiences are rich with stories and here is your opportunity to record them. Work directly with gifted educator Zoann Guernsey to hone your tale and convey your own experience.…Learn More

Learn the basics of felting or continue your felting journey with others! This month's project is a spring "painting" made with wool!Creating a needle felted project with talented fiber artist, Rachel Benson is a joy and a breeze! All materials will be provided at the time of the workshop.…Learn More

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, contact adultprograms@gpl. org. This group reads a wide variety of works in the crime and mystery genre. To reserve your copy of each month's book stop by the Circulation Desk or email circulation@gpl.…Learn More

In this session, students get a fun introduction to coding and computational thinking through beginner-friendly activities and logic puzzles. Students will learn core programming concepts like sequences and loops, practice breaking big problems into smaller steps, and see how technology is used to solve real-world challenges.…Learn More

Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with role playing games? Join a small group with an experienced leader to guide you!Group meets every first and third Saturday. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.…Learn More

Have you wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never gotten around to do it? Or have you played before and wanted to again, but no one wants to be the Dungeon Master? Luckily, we have a D&D game just for you! Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story telling game.…Learn More

April 19 - Boom Chick TrioRooted in equal parts hot swing, snarky songwriting, and lyrical storytelling, this energetic trio of virtuoso violin, guitar, and bass plus three part harmony vocals will transport you to a speakeasy somewhere in the back of a bar.…Learn More

GPL's weekly virtual trivia tournament!Answer different themed trivia questions each week. Signing up for this event signs you up for the entire series and allows for the questions to be emailed to you every Tuesday. Answers and top scorers will be announced on Thursday mornings.

A new craft every Tuesday morning! Drop-in anytime we're open Tuesday-Sunday for a fun craft activity! Make the weekly craft project or freestyle and make your own! Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Gather with other creative individuals once per week to chat and work on whatever art/craft pursuit you enjoy! This program is intended for adults. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Calling All Pokémon Trainers!Join us at the library for a Pokémon Card Swap — a fun and friendly event where kids can trade cards, show off their collections, and meet fellow fans! Whether you're a seasoned collector or just getting started, this is the perfect chance to find new favorites and make new friends.…Learn More

Interested in a plant-based lifestyle but miss cheese? Join members of the Plant Powered Group and staff from The Vegan Nest in Clinton to create your own cheese replacement so good you won’t miss the dairy. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

This group explores world literature with an emphasis on ambitious texts. The group selects their own reading quarterly. To reserve a copy, contact circulation@gpl. org. Meets the third Tuesday of each month (some exceptions for holidays). January 20, 2026…Learn More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH. *If the time slot you want is full, check other times on the calendar for an open slot or put your name on the waitlist.…Learn More

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH. *If the time slot you want is full, check other times on the calendar for an open slot or put your name on the waitlist.…Learn More

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH. *If the time slot you want is full, check other times on the calendar for an open slot or put your name on the waitlist.…Learn More

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Blitzen is certified through the Pets & People Foundation. Sign up online for ONE 15-minute slot PER MONTH. *If the time slot you want is full, check other times on the calendar for an open slot or put your name on the waitlist.…Learn More

Mandy from Wicked Good Henna will be here to share mushroom making stations! Make a mushroom out of felt and/or make mushroom-themed iron-on patches! Finish the hour by decorating a couple of sweet mushroom cookies to take home. For Grades 5-12.…Learn More

Drop in and play board games in the Children's Room!Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. Please sign up so we know how much pizza to provide. Movie is MPAA Rated PG. (Grades 5-12)

Mario Kart Tournament for Ages 7-11. Wednesday, April 22, 6-7 pm. Calling all racers!*Kids ages 7-11 are invited to the Community Room to race against fellow Mario fans on our Nintendo Switch. Pizza & Snacks provided. Space is limited. Registration required.…Learn More

Sing along to your favorite videos and enjoy pizza and snacks. Grades 6-12. Please sign up so we know how much pizza to provide.

Stitch, knit, explore a new craft, or troubleshoot your current project while creating community with other adults.

StoryLab: Seeds with the Groton Garden Club for Grades K-5. Thursday, April 23*, 1-2 pm. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Groton Garden Club will share Thomas Jefferson’s pea planting story and help you plant some of your own.…Learn More

Celebrate Earth Day by making a felted Earth keychain. Rachel Benson from The Fiber Web will be here to provide all the supplies and instructions to guide us step-by-step. No needle felting experience is necessary, and experienced needle-felters are welcome to make any round shaped felted design if they prefer.…Learn More

Brought to you by the same people that brought us Wooden Spoon Carving! All participants will need to sign a safety waiver before beginning. Join Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival in this popular and highly requested class on knife sharpening! Bring your own kitchen, skinning, butchering, or carving knives and you will leave with a razor sharp edge.…Learn More

Join other adults to practice your German conversation skills! The group will meet in person with the additional option of attending via Zoom (request a link by emailing adultprograms@gpl. org). This group will meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

We will play Bingo to win adorable squishmallows! Open to those in grades 5-12This event is generously supported by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with role playing games? Join a small group with an experienced leader to guide you!Group meets every first and third Saturday. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.…Learn More

Are you looking for more board games in your life? Join us to play a variety of hobby games such as Ticket to Ride, Wingspan, Cascadia, and Knitting Circle. No experience necessary, a teacher will be available to help set up and teach games as needed.…Learn More

Offerings: Objects left at gravesites of famous writers. Runs April 14-June 27. A photography project by Jon Creamer. Artist reception with a guest reading: Sunday, April 26, 2 to 4 pm. Sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust. (Photo pictured: Henry David Thoreau's gravesite.

GPL's weekly virtual trivia tournament!Answer different themed trivia questions each week. Signing up for this event signs you up for the entire series and allows for the questions to be emailed to you every Tuesday. Answers and top scorers will be announced on Thursday mornings.

Gather with other creative individuals once per week to chat and work on whatever art/craft pursuit you enjoy! This program is intended for adults. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Learn about Anni Albers, her design philosophy, and work with Walter Gropius. Leave knowing where to get more information and see examples of her work and the local Gropius House. Experience firsthand using everyday objects to make a good looking piece of jewelry to take home.…Learn More

PLEASE NOTE: You must register for each meeting of this group. If you would like to attend via Zoom, please send your request via email to adultprograms@gpl. org. This group reads a wide variety of material, including recent works of fiction, classics, and nonfiction that are selected by the group each June.…Learn More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Squishmallow Air Dry Clay Keychain Workshop with Miss Nancy Ages 7-11. Wednesday, April 29, 4-5 pm. Create your favorite Squishmallow character! Space is limited. Registration required. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Drop in and play board games in the Children's Room!Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

If you are in Grades 6-12 and you love the library and library programs, we need your help to advise and assist the Young Adult Librarian. Earn volunteer hours for the meetings you attend.

Based on the success of last spring's Anxious Generation Discussions!Join other local caregivers of children to discuss ways of creating healthy technology boundaries in our community. Each meeting will focus on a different theme or issue. The kick-off meeting will focus on follow up to the discussions on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt that took place last spring.…Learn More

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. ** Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran will explore the power of story-telling and the impact of film to embody and inhabit the law and its relationship to ideas about injustice, liberty, citizenry, race, justice, crime, punishment, and social order.…Learn More

Join Strega Mama for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

We will make these adorable mini Paper bouquets to keep or give as gifts. All supplies and instructions provided. (Grades 6-12)

A six-session series running from April 2 through May14. The perennial favorite returns! Our life experiences are rich with stories and here is your opportunity to record them. Work directly with gifted educator Zoann Guernsey to hone your tale and convey your own experience.…Learn More

Groton resident Erik Chaput will detail the legacy of key ideas that emerged in the colonies in the 1760s that led to the break with Great Britain with a discussion of a rebellion in Rhode Island in 1842 led by Thomas Wilson Dorr, the grandson of Boston revolutionary Ebenezer Dorr.…Learn More

The Library welcomes middle school students on GDRMS half-days. Sibley Hall offers tables and chairs, computers and electronic games, board games, an art cart and crafts. The Community Room is set up with tables and chairs, and games as well. Drop in for a little while or for the afternoon.…Learn More

Join other teens who are passionate about baking as they meet on the first Friday of the month to perfect recipes for various baked goods including brownies, brookies, cookies, mini pies, mini muffins, baked doughnuts, cake pops and cookie bars.…Learn More

Enjoy Dungeons and Dragons but need a group to play with? Ever wondered what all the fuss is about with role playing games? Join a small group with an experienced leader to guide you!Group meets every first and third Saturday. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.…Learn More

Art Lab for Grades K-5: Join us for a creative, hands-on art experience held one Saturday each month! This program focuses on process art, where the emphasis is on exploration rather than the final product. Children (and their grown-ups!) are invited to engage with a variety of materials and prompts that encourage imagination, creativity, and sensory play.…Learn More

Have you wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never gotten around to do it? Or have you played before and wanted to again, but no one wants to be the Dungeon Master? Luckily, we have a D&D game just for you! Dungeons & Dragons is a collaborative role-playing story telling game.…Learn More

GPL's weekly virtual trivia tournament!Answer different themed trivia questions each week. Signing up for this event signs you up for the entire series and allows for the questions to be emailed to you every Tuesday. Answers and top scorers will be announced on Thursday mornings.

Gather with other creative individuals once per week to chat and work on whatever art/craft pursuit you enjoy! This program is intended for adults. Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust.

Join Miss Nancy for a crafternoon experience with your preschooler! Crafts are designed for kids ages 3-5. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Come together with a small group of members of the Groton Community to practice discussing challenging and often divisive topics. The goal of these conversations is not to debate or change one another's opinions, but to build understanding of one another and find ways to strengthen our community.…Learn More

Talking about books helps boost a love for reading! Join Book Worms led by Miss Carrie and have fun reading and talking about books with your friends. Snacks and fun provided. Meets the first Tuesday of every month from October, 2025-May, 2026. Registration required.…Learn More

Do you love to draw? Do you love to read comics and graphic novels? Join Comics Club and draw, write and create your own comics. You can bring your own project to work on or start a new one. Basic materials and snacks provided. Registration required.…Learn More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

Mother Goose: Storytime for Ages 0-2. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 am OR 11:15-11:45 am. Sign up for each one you plan to attend. September through May. (No Storytime during school vacation). If the weather is nice, sometimes we will hold storytime outside in the garden!This is a small gathering of caregivers and children ages 0-2 in Sibley Hall.…Learn More

New! First & third Wednesdays of the month directly after Peapods, 12-12:45 pm: Join our supportive group for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-12 mos. with Doula Emma Marella CBD(CBI). We will focus on a different topic each month. Babies and children are welcome in a relaxed, caring environment.…Learn More

Join other adults to practice your French conversation skills! The group will meet in person with the additional option of attending via Zoom (request a link by emailing adultprograms@gpl. org). The group will meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 2pm.

Need a quiet place to study after school, or a little extra help with specific subjects? We have laptops, the art cart with supplies and peer tutors available to help. For grades 6 and under. We appreciate if you sign up, but drop-ins are welcome too!

Are you writing a mystery? A thriller or suspense novel? Are you thinking about writing one? Join this group for helpful advice and encouragement from others who love all forms of mystery genre. Share your work in-progress and cheer on others. Sign up to receive the Zoom invite.…Learn More

*NEW* If you love reading great books with friends, join us for a fun and relaxed time with Miss Carrie. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month from October, 2025-May, 2026. Snacks and fun provided. Registration required. The books are available at the Children's room desk.…Learn More

Drop in and play board games in the Children's Room!Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Practice your Italian conversation skills with other adults. Each meeting will have a themed conversation. The group will meet in person with the additional option of attending via Zoom (request a link by emailing adultprograms@gpl. org). At least intermediate familiarity with Italian, required.…Learn More

All levels are welcome in this stand alone Python Coding class. Students new to Python will be given an introduction and students familiar with coding in Python can practice and refine their skills.

Join Strega Mama for an interactive storytime full of laughter and fun! Geared toward ages 3-5. Please sign up -- space is limited. Generously sponsored by the GPL Endowment Trust.

Come learn how to 3D print with us! Together we will walk through using TinkerCAD, and then 3D print your own inventions! We will meet every other week.

Miss Jennie Fitzkee, a teacher from the Groton Community School, is one of the most amazing, dynamic storytellers! She will read from the best children's chapter books for children in grades K-2. You will NOT want to miss out! This read-aloud meets the first and third Thursday every month, starting Sept 19.…Learn More