Thayer Memorial Library
Upcoming Events
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books with Ken Gloss of Brattle Book Shop
In his presentation, “A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books,” Ken talks about some of his favorite finds and describes some of the joys of the ‘hunt. ’ He will talk, in part, about the history of the shop, (which goes back to 1825), being a second-generation owner and growing up in the book business.…Learn More
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Play and Learn
Too chilly to play outside? Join us on Fridays at 12pm to get some energy out through interactive games, stories, creative activities, and of course, play! Grow your child’s cognitive, social, and motor skills all while having fun. Visit this program's page to see more dates: https://thayermemoriallibrary.…Learn More
Bullet Journaling 101
The first half of the class is a presentation on the history and types of bullet journals. Our guests, Casual Study, will bring plenty of materials for everyone to get started on their journals during the second half of the class. Each participant leaves with their own journal.…Learn More
Kids Crafternoon
Drop in to the Library to make a craft and meet new friends on alternating Saturday afternoons in the playroom! No registration is required. Best suited for children ages three and older.
Animal Camouflage
Learn about animals which are able to vanish in plain sight! Discover ways in which animals are able to blend like magic into their environment. Learn about how both predators and prey disguise themselves to increase their chances of survival. Then become a nature detective and see if you can spot the hidden animal, in various nature scenes.…Learn More
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Joe's Book Group: The Beautiful Struggle
Join Thayer Memorial Library's Director, Joe Mulé, in his monthly book discussion group.
Pokémon Club: Welcome Party
Welcome to Pokémon Club! Join the first meeting for Pokémon crafts, games, and prizes. Our first meeting is for ages 5 and older. Registration is required. Email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Intro to Sketchbooking
Looking to flex your creative muscles, wind down after a busy day, or just to try something new? Join Intro to Sketchbooking and get into the process of keeping your own sketchbook. Best suited for ages 12+. Registrants are encouraged to bring their own sketchbooks.…Learn More
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Play and Learn
Too chilly to play outside? Join us on Fridays at 12pm to get some energy out through interactive games, stories, creative activities, and of course, play! Grow your child’s cognitive, social, and motor skills all while having fun. Visit this program's page to see more dates: https://thayermemoriallibrary.…Learn More
Puzzle Race
Thayer Memorial Library is looking for five teams of 1 to 4 people ages 12 through adult to compete in a puzzle race!Are you sharp enough to complete a 500-piece puzzle in less than 2 hours? Sign up solo or with a team of up to 4 people and find out!After 2 hours of puzzling, each team may take home the challenge puzzle and the fastest team wins a Cozy Night At Home prize basket.…Learn More
Pop Up Art School: Penguin Painting
Join us for a fun-filled acrylic painting class! Paint an adorable penguin gliding across the ice on skates. Learn basic painting techniques while bringing this playful winter scene to life with your own creative touches. Ages 8+ – Dress for a mess!Registration required.…Learn More
Rachel's Book Group: You Never Forget Your First
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for lively discussion…Learn More
Dungeons & Dragons ages 10-15
Calling all adventurers! Join our crew as we complete a Dungeons and Dragons one-shot campaign for ages 10-15. Registration required, email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Lego Club
Come get creative with the Library's LEGO collection and meet fellow builders. Use an instructional book, try out a challenge card, or plan out your own build from scratch. This group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Best suited ages 5-12.…Learn More
Thomas and Friends Train Station
All aboard for the TML Train Station! Spread out and play with our whole collection of Thomas and Friends train toys. No registration required. Email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime and Craft - CFCE
Ms. Chelsey from the Nashoba Regional School District offers children ages 2-5 and their caregivers a monthly storytime and craft that reinforces early childhood learning. No registration is required. Learn more about CFCE at https://www. nrsd. net…Learn More
Rad Kid Comic Club
Are you a rad kid that love graphic novels like Dog Man, The Baby-Sitters Club, or Wings of Fire? Join the Rad Kid Comic Club on the fourth Wednesday of each month to chat about all things graphic novels, get creative with a comic inspired activity, and enjoy a snack.…Learn More
King Philip's War: 350 Years Later
While King Philip's War technically began in January of 1675 with the murder of John Sassamon, the war really began for Lancaster in February of 1676, when a group of Wampanoag, Nipmuc and Narragansett men attacked the frontier settlement in the early hours of the morning, burning the majority of the town and taking Lancaster's most famous resident - Mary Rowlandson - captive.…Learn More
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Play and Learn
Too chilly to play outside? Join us on Fridays at 12pm to get some energy out through interactive games, stories, creative activities, and of course, play! Grow your child’s cognitive, social, and motor skills all while having fun. Visit this program's page to see more dates: https://thayermemoriallibrary.…Learn More
King Philip's War: 350 Years Later
While King Philip's War technically began in January of 1675 with the murder of John Sassamon, the war really began for Lancaster in February of 1676, when a group of Wampanoag, Nipmuc and Narragansett men attacked the frontier settlement in the early hours of the morning, burning the majority of the town and taking Lancaster's most famous resident - Mary Rowlandson - captive.…Learn More
Kids Crafternoon
Drop in to the Library to make a craft and meet new friends on alternating Saturday afternoons in the playroom! No registration is required. Best suited for children ages three and older.
Nintendo Game Night
Meet up in the Dexter Room to hang out, eat snacks, and play the Library's Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros always available. You may bring your own games and Switch or check out some of the Library's via our Game Club Card. Best suited ages 7-14.…Learn More
Nintendo Game Night
Meet up in the Dexter Room to hang out, eat snacks, and play the Library's Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros always available. You may bring your own games and Switch or check out some of the Library's via our Game Club Card. Best suited ages 7-14.…Learn More
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Friends of Thayer Memorial Library Monthly Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet on the first Wednesday every month. Please contact melis. carlson@gmail. com with questions.
The Montauk Project – Stranger than Fiction for Stranger Things Fans (and Others!)
Dustin Pari returns to the Library with an engaging new program that explores the enduring legend of the Montauk Project—an alleged series of secret Cold War–era experiments said to involve mind control, psychic research, and inter-dimensional phenomena- and examines how these claims influenced popular culture.…Learn More
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Play and Learn
Too chilly to play outside? Join us on Fridays at 12pm to get some energy out through interactive games, stories, creative activities, and of course, play! Grow your child’s cognitive, social, and motor skills all while having fun. Visit this program's page to see more dates: https://thayermemoriallibrary.…Learn More
Lego Club
Come get creative with the Library's LEGO collection and meet fellow builders. Use an instructional book, try out a challenge card, or plan out your own build from scratch. This group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Best suited ages 5-12.…Learn More
Thomas and Friends Train Station
All aboard for the TML Train Station! Spread out and play with our whole collection of Thomas and Friends train toys. No registration required. Email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Play and Learn
Too chilly to play outside? Join us on Fridays at 12pm to get some energy out through interactive games, stories, creative activities, and of course, play! Grow your child’s cognitive, social, and motor skills all while having fun. Visit this program's page to see more dates: https://thayermemoriallibrary.…Learn More
Kids Crafternoon
Drop in to the Library to make a craft and meet new friends on alternating Saturday afternoons in the playroom! No registration is required. Best suited for children ages three and older.
Nintendo Game Night
Meet up in the Dexter Room to hang out, eat snacks, and play the Library's Nintendo Switch. Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros always available. You may bring your own games and Switch or check out some of the Library's via our Game Club Card. Best suited ages 7-14.…Learn More
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Joe's Book Group: The Message (Or, Between the World and Me)
Join Thayer Memorial Library's Director, Joe Mulé, in his monthly book discussion group.
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Play and Learn
Too chilly to play outside? Join us on Fridays at 12pm to get some energy out through interactive games, stories, creative activities, and of course, play! Grow your child’s cognitive, social, and motor skills all while having fun. Visit this program's page to see more dates: https://thayermemoriallibrary.…Learn More
AUTHOR EVENT: Julie Dobrow Love and Loss After Wounded Knee
Author Julie Dobrow will be discussing her newest book, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee: A Biography of an Extraordinary Interracial Marriage, which offers a dual biography of Elaine Goodale and Ohíye’Sa, (Dr. Charles Alexander Eastman), exploring their individual lives as well as their highly publicized interracial marriage.…Learn More
A Celtic Celebration: Songs and Stories of the Season
Join us for lively singing and storytelling during this program funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. We'll enjoy tales and songs from Ireland, Scotland and Wales, stories of seal folk and wee folk, and sing-alongs galore. Registration requested.…Learn More
Rachel's Book Group: 100 Rules for Living to 100
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for lively discussion…Learn More
Lego Club
Come get creative with the Library's LEGO collection and meet fellow builders. Use an instructional book, try out a challenge card, or plan out your own build from scratch. This group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Best suited ages 5-12.…Learn More
Thomas and Friends Train Station
All aboard for the TML Train Station! Spread out and play with our whole collection of Thomas and Friends train toys. No registration required. Email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime and Craft - CFCE
Ms. Chelsey from the Nashoba Regional School District offers children ages 2-5 and their caregivers a monthly storytime and craft that reinforces early childhood learning. No registration is required. Learn more about CFCE at https://www. nrsd. net…Learn More
Rad Kid Comic Club
Are you a rad kid that love graphic novels like Dog Man, The Baby-Sitters Club, or Wings of Fire? Join the Rad Kid Comic Club on the fourth Wednesday of each month to chat about all things graphic novels, get creative with a comic inspired activity, and enjoy a snack.…Learn More
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Play and Learn
Too chilly to play outside? Join us on Fridays at 12pm to get some energy out through interactive games, stories, creative activities, and of course, play! Grow your child’s cognitive, social, and motor skills all while having fun. Visit this program's page to see more dates: https://thayermemoriallibrary.…Learn More
Kids Crafternoon
Drop in to the Library to make a craft and meet new friends on alternating Saturday afternoons in the playroom! No registration is required. Best suited for children ages three and older.
Dungeons & Dragons ages 10-15
Calling all adventurers! Join our crew as we complete a Dungeons and Dragons one-shot campaign for ages 10-15. Registration required, email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Solving the Anxiety Equation
Solving the Anxiety Equation takes the mystery out of what makes us anxious. It's a hands-on approach for getting to the root of our anxiety – then creating a step-by-step individualized plan for healing that anxiety. Anxiety is the most common mental disorder in the U.…Learn More
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Friends of Thayer Memorial Library Monthly Meeting
The Friends of the Library meet on the first Wednesday every month. Please contact melis. carlson@gmail. com with questions.
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Kids Crafternoon
Drop in to the Library to make a craft and meet new friends on alternating Saturday afternoons in the playroom! No registration is required. Best suited for children ages three and older.
Lego Club
Come get creative with the Library's LEGO collection and meet fellow builders. Use an instructional book, try out a challenge card, or plan out your own build from scratch. This group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Best suited ages 5-12.…Learn More
Thomas and Friends Train Station
All aboard for the TML Train Station! Spread out and play with our whole collection of Thomas and Friends train toys. No registration required. Email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
The 151st Anniversary of the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: Life, Law, and Leadership
Join us for our lecture series: Famous Trials in US HistoryThe Honorable Judge Dennis Curran (Ret. ), who served as a Massachusetts trial judge for 15 years, presents: Abraham Lincoln: Life, Law, and LeadershipWhere have all the great leaders gone?In today’s sharply polarized America, we can take comfort in looking at Abraham Lincoln, a man who left an enduring legacy of leadership.…Learn More
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Joe's Book Group: The Power of Myth
Join Thayer Memorial Library's Director, Joe Mulé, in his monthly book discussion group.
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime with Miss Emily
Join Miss Emily for stories, songs, and coloring every Wednesday. Fun for friends ages 0-5. No registration required.
Bridge for Intermediate and Advanced Players
Bridge group open to all experienced players. Seniors welcome! PLAYERS MUST REGISTER so tables can be set. PLEASE EMAIL RRosengard@lancasterma. gov OR CALL 978-368-8928 x4 to register.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking, and leadership.
Seed Art and Mosaics
Learn about the life cycle of a plant, including the importance of seeds. Then make a mosaic piece with beautiful seeds! Be creative while you learn about this important part of a plant's life. Registration required. Best for ages 4 and older. Questions? Email echaves@lancasterma.…Learn More
Kids Crafternoon
Drop in to the Library to make a craft and meet new friends on alternating Saturday afternoons in the playroom! No registration is required. Best suited for children ages three and older.
Rachel's Book Group: SPECIAL AUTHOR EVENT - Saving Ellen
SPECIAL AUTHOR EVENTPlease join us for a book discussion followed by Q&A and a memoir writing workshop with Connecticut author, Maura Casey. Patrons are invited to attend both the book discussion and the writing workshop.
Dungeons & Dragons ages 10-15
Calling all adventurers! Join our crew as we complete a Dungeons and Dragons one-shot campaign for ages 10-15. Registration required, email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Lego Club
Come get creative with the Library's LEGO collection and meet fellow builders. Use an instructional book, try out a challenge card, or plan out your own build from scratch. This group meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Best suited ages 5-12.…Learn More
Thomas and Friends Train Station
All aboard for the TML Train Station! Spread out and play with our whole collection of Thomas and Friends train toys. No registration required. Email echaves@lancasterma. gov with questions.
Bridge Club: Coach-Led Play
Bridge Club for all play levels, including those who are just learning. Brand new players, beginning players, and anyone who wishes will be coached onsite. All adults welcome. RESERVE YOUR CHAIR by EMIAILING Playbridge. LCC@gmail. com or by CALLING 978-368-8928 x4.
Storytime and Craft - CFCE
Ms. Chelsey from the Nashoba Regional School District offers children ages 2-5 and their caregivers a monthly storytime and craft that reinforces early childhood learning. No registration is required. Learn more about CFCE at https://www. nrsd. net…Learn More
