Topsfield Town Library
Upcoming Events
Expert Strategies When Unemployment Strikes At Midlife
PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual program. Please click here to register. Finding yourself unexpectedly unemployed is deeply unsettling, personally and professionally. When it occurs at midlife, it is all the more challenging. Discover successful strategies that workers who experienced long-term unemployment can use to piece their well-being back together.…Learn More
Friends of the Topsfield Town Library Monthly Meeting
Meeting of the Friends of the Topsfield Town Library. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no meetings in July or August) in the Topsfield Room on the second floor of the library. Meeting starts at 10am.
CFCE of the North Shore -- Music and Movement Playgroup
Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) manages and runs this fun event! Music and movement are important at every stage of a child’s development and can be brought together in this fun, interactive program. CFCE's programs include music with activities to further refine children's fine and gross motor skills.…Learn More
21st Century Learning: Are Our Schools Ready for AI?
What should students be learning in the digital age? To what extent does technology help or harm the learning process? Are you familiar with the technology your children are using in school? Derek Nokes leads a community conversation about the technology invited into the school systems.…Learn More
The Art Spy -- The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland
PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual program. Please click here to register through Zoom. Author Michelle Young will discuss her new book, "The Art Spy: The Extraordinary Untold Tale of WWII Resistance Hero Rose Valland. " A riveting and stylish saga set in Paris during World War II, "The Art Spy" uncovers the true story of how an unlikely heroine infiltrated the Nazi leadership to save the world's most treasured masterpieces.…Learn More
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Topsfield Cultural Council Grant Recipients Ceremony
Topsfield Cultural Council Grant Recipients Ceremony
VIRTUAL: Healthy "Takeout" with Chef Kelcy
Learn some healthier versions of your favorite 'takeout' menu options with Chef Kelcy!
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Nature Travel To Costa Rica
PLEASE NOTE: this is a virtual program. Please click here to register via Zoom. Explore the Pacific Lowlands and Central Mountains of Costa Rica with an eye on nature. Enjoy a cruise along the Tárcoles River to see Boat-billed Heron and American Crocodile.…Learn More
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Two Centuries Of Black American Painters -- Duncanson, Ossawa Tanner & Lawrence
PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual Program. Please click here to register. Explore three prominent Black American painters over two centuries. Robert Duncanson represents an American landscape painter from the mid 19th century through the American Civil War.…Learn More
A Look At Villains In Musicals
This program will take place on Zoom. Please click here to register. Villains in musicals almost always have at least one great song -- a funny song, a sad song, a scary song, or a production number. Sometimes they are the lead; sometimes they are a supporting character.…Learn More
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Stitch Social
Drop in for some social stitching! All fiber artists welcome!
Matrix Planting for Home Gardeners with Deborah Chud
Matrix Planting for Home Gardeners with Deborah Chud, Tuesday, February 24 at 7pm VIA ZOOM
CFCE of the North Shore -- Music and Movement Playgroup
Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) manages and runs this fun event! Music and movement are important at every stage of a child’s development and can be brought together in this fun, interactive program. CFCE's programs include music with activities to further refine children's fine and gross motor skills.…Learn More
Burglary At The Louvre -- How Can Writers Top This?
PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual program. Please click here to register. The world is fascinated by the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre, and so are the Curators of Crime, mystery authors Connie Berry, Lane Stone, Nina Wachsman, and M. A. Monnin. In this presentation, the Curators of Crime will examine the public’s fascination with the recent burglary of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre and discuss how as authors they have used the same elements in their books.…Learn More
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Art Reception - Joy Buell and Carol White
Art Reception - for the "America" art display by Joy Buell and Carol White. All are welcome to meet the artists!The Activity Room hosts meetings and library events and is not always open for viewing. Please call ahead or check our website calendar to see what’s happening daily.…Learn More
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Traveling Tech Help at the Villages at Washington Meadows
As part of our outreach services, the Topsfield Town Library is proud to announce Traveling Tech Help! We are excited to launch another way to meet our patrons where they are and help them navigate a world where technology is ever-changing. We will be visiting Washington Meadows (92 Washington St.…Learn More
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Virtual: Gluten Free Baking with Chef Kelcy
Learn three delicious gluten free baking recipes with Chef Kelcy!
Virtual - "Vacations Can Be Murder: The Mid Atlantic States" with True Crime Author, Dawn M. Barclay
**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. ** The Topsfield Town Library, in partnership with other libraries across the state, will host author Dawn Barclay to discuss her latest book, "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States ".…Learn More
Library Playtime!
Come climb, play, roll, and bounce at this free play morning at the library!This is a non-structured event, and not a storytime. For babies and toddlers crawling and older.
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
BOLT Meeting
March BOLT Meeting
Stitch Social
Drop in for some social stitching! All fiber artists welcome!
Friends of the Topsfield Town Library Monthly Meeting
Meeting of the Friends of the Topsfield Town Library. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no meetings in July or August) in the Topsfield Room on the second floor of the library. Meeting starts at 10am.
CFCE of the North Shore -- Music and Movement Playgroup
Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) manages and runs this fun event! Music and movement are important at every stage of a child’s development and can be brought together in this fun, interactive program. CFCE's programs include music with activities to further refine children's fine and gross motor skills.…Learn More
Yoga at the Library
Join us for yoga with Yoga Teacher Melanie Simard. Grab your mat and favorite book and join us in the Library Activity Room as we relax into gentle seated and reclined poses, and immerse ourselves in the book of your choice. Bring any props you may have (blocks, blanket).
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Virtual - Shannon McKenna Schmidt Discusses "You Can't Catch Us", A Story of Lady Bird Johnson
**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. ** The Topsfield Town Library, in partnership with other libraries across the state, will host Shannon McKenna Schmidt to our virtual stage! She will be discussing her new book, "You Can't Catch Us: Lady Bird Johnson's Trailblazing 1964 Campaign Train and the Women Who Rode with Her" - the story of a women-led operation and an appeal for understanding and civility.…Learn More
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Sarah Miriam Peale -- America’s First Female Professional Painter
PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual program. Please click here to register. Sarah Miriam Peale was the daughter of artist James Peale and niece of Charles Willson Peale. In 1824, Sarah and her sister Anna were the first women accepted to the Pennsylvania Academy of Art in Philadelphia.…Learn More
Adventures in Seed Starting with Judith Taylor
There’s nothing like the taste of homegrown vegetables, herbs, and fruits! Attendees new to gardening or vegetable growing veterans alike will enjoy this interactive session of gardening tips and tricks. Content includes details on seed germination, potting up, indoor growing vs.…Learn More
Virtual - Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Hank Phillippi Ryan
Join the Topsfield Town Library, in partnership with other libraries across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as we host bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan, for a quarterly session highlighting her recommendations for mysteries and thrillers! We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register.…Learn More
Virtual - Author Matthew Algeo Discusses "New York's Secret Subway"
**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. ** The Topsfield Town Library, in partnership with other libraries across the state, will host author Matthew Algeo to discuss his latest book, "New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit" - a book that will captivate readers and provide historical context for today’s clashes between public interests and powerful business and political groups.…Learn More
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Stitch Social
Drop in for some social stitching! All fiber artists welcome!
CFCE of the North Shore -- Music and Movement Playgroup
Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) manages and runs this fun event! Music and movement are important at every stage of a child’s development and can be brought together in this fun, interactive program. CFCE's programs include music with activities to further refine children's fine and gross motor skills.…Learn More
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Katie Hone: The Monarch Gardener presents "Sustaining the Monarch, One Yard at a Time"
Topsfield's Sustainability Advisory Committee and Topsfield Town Library are proud to co-sponsor a Speaker Series focused on creating a greener, more sustainable Topsfield. Learn about the monarch butterfly – its natural history, migration, the reasons for its decline and the many conservation efforts that are currently underway along its migration pathway.…Learn More
Coffee Tasting event with Zumi's Coffee of Topsfield
Join us for a delicious tasting event with the owner of Zumi's Cafe in Topsfield!
Library Playtime!
Come climb, play, roll, and bounce at this free play morning at the library!This is a non-structured event, and not a storytime. For babies and toddlers crawling and older.
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Stitch Social
Drop in for some social stitching! All fiber artists welcome!
Yoga at the Library
Join us for yoga with Yoga Teacher Melanie Simard. Grab your mat and favorite book and join us in the Library Activity Room as we relax into gentle seated and reclined poses, and immerse ourselves in the book of your choice. Bring any props you may have (blocks, blanket).
Friends of the Topsfield Town Library Monthly Meeting
Meeting of the Friends of the Topsfield Town Library. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month (no meetings in July or August) in the Topsfield Room on the second floor of the library. Meeting starts at 10am.
CFCE of the North Shore -- Music and Movement Playgroup
Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) manages and runs this fun event! Music and movement are important at every stage of a child’s development and can be brought together in this fun, interactive program. CFCE's programs include music with activities to further refine children's fine and gross motor skills.…Learn More
Free Tax Preparation (by appointment)
Free AARP-sponsored Tax Prep. This program is open to taxpayers of all ages. AARP membership is not required. Please contact the Council on Aging at (978) 887-1523 to inquire about an appointment.
Composting: Healthier Soil, Stronger Communities, and a Greener Planet
Topsfield's Sustainability Advisory Committee and Topsfield Town Library are proud to co-sponsor a Speaker Series focused on creating a greener, more sustainable Topsfield. We are excited to host Jon Laurie from Black Earth Compost to discuss composting.…Learn More
Topsfield Library visits the Grow Spring! Expo
The Topsfield Library is excited to participate in this year's Grow Spring! Expo at the Topsfield Fairgrounds! Library staff will highlight our Seed Library, programming focused on gardening and care for the environment, and will give away some library merchandise!The Topsfield Garden Club has hosted a Grow Spring! EXPO since 2014.…Learn More
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
BOLT Meeting
April BOLT Meeting
Artist Elizabeth Knowles, Sculptor of "Gourd"
Elizabeth Knowles, the sculptor of "Gourd" which is on display outside the library this year as part of our Temporary Sculpture Program (funded by the Gould Trust), will give a talk about her sculpture, her artistic process, inspirations, and more. View the video of the installation of the work here.…Learn More
Virtual - Women's Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author, Kristan Higgins
Join the Topsfield Town Library, in partnership with other libraries across Massachusetts and New Hampshire, as we host bestselling author Kristan Higgins for a quarterly session of the best of women's fiction. We'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register.…Learn More
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com
Stitch Social
Drop in for some social stitching! All fiber artists welcome!
American Association of University Women - Q and A with Sen. Joan Lovely
The American Association of University Women will have a question and answer session with Massachusetts Sen. Joan Lovely
Mahjongg
Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com