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CALENDAR OF EVENTSOCT 2019

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 6 & UNDER

MAMASTEPH, 11 am

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

PPL Book Club, 7 pmUs Against Youby Fredrik Bachman

FOR TEENS AGES 12-18

THROWING BACK: MA POTTERY HISTORY*, 1 pm

IN MANOMETMINDFULNESS MEDITATION*, 10:30 am

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

PPL COOKBOOK CLUB, 7 pm The Kitchen Shortcut Bible: 200 Recipes to Make Real Food Real FastBy Weinstein & Scarbrough

PPLC ANNUAL MEETING6 pm

MORNING YOGA*, 8:30 am

CHIROPRACTIC LESSON, 11 am

IN MANOMET

HISTORY BOOK GROUP, 4 pm Presidents of Warby Michael Beschloss, PART 1

TEEN METALSMITHING WORKSHOP*, 2 pm

IN MANOMET

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION*, 10:30 amHIKES THROUGH HISTORY, 2 pm

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

SMALL BUSINESS BUILDING WORKSHOP6:30 pm

MORNING YOGA*8:30 am

SHRED IT! EVENT8 - 11 amLIBRARY PARKING LOT

IN MANOMET

PPL BOOK CLUB, 2:30 pm Us Against Youby Fredrik Bachman

PPL CLASSICS BOOK CLUB6:30 pm Frankensteinby Mary Shelley

HORROR SYMPOSIUM, 7 pmA discussion of horror fiction with authors Paul Tremblay, Jennifer McMahon, Bracken Macleod, and Cat Scully

BOOKS at BRUNCH, 11 amLeadership: In Turbulent Timesby Doris Kearns GoodwinFAMILY LEGO CLUB, 2 pm

IN MANOMETMINDFULNESS MEDITATION*, 10:30 amKNITTING GROUP, 2:30 pm

ARCHAEOLOGICAL TALK, 7 pm

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS GALORE! Family Story Time (Age 0 - 6)

& Mother Goose on the Loose* (Up to 18 months)Both at the Library and on Mondays at the Manomet Branch Tots & Tales (Age 0-3), Saturday Stories, Saturdays at 11 am

Pajama Story Time, Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

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MORNING YOGA*8:30 am

FINDING HEALTH/MEDICAL INFORMATION MADE EASY, 1:30 pm

CREATIVEBUG CRAFT SERIES*, 6 pm

TRUNK OR TREAT10 am – 12 noon

GHOST HUNTING in PLYMOUTH2 pm

MORNING YOGA*8:30 am

IN MANOMET

VINTAGE READS BOOK GROUP, 7 pm Flowers for Algernonby Daniel Keyes

50 YEARS OF BROADWAY withDavid Polansky*1 pm

PPL PHILOSOPHY CLUB*6 pm

DIGITAL PHOTOS with YOUR SMART DEVICE* 6:30 pm

Poetry: THE ART

OF WORDS 1 pm

READ TO A DOG*, 4 pm

DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS

New England Chamber Players, 7 pm

GED/HiSET CLASS ORIENTATION, 10 amDUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB*, 4 pmCHESS CLUB, 6 pmMOVIE NIGHT, 6 pmLove & Mercy Rated PG-13

COLUMBUS DAY Library Closed.

MORNING YOGA*8:30 amCostume Storytime11 am

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS GALORE! Family Story Time (Age 0 - 6), Thursdays, 11 am / Tots & Tales (Age 0 - 3),

Wednesdays, 11 am & Mother Goose on the Loose* (Up to 18 months), Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:15 am

All children’s programs also held at the MANOMET BRANCH on Mondays! Go online for specific dates and times.

FOR AGES 9-18

BUILD A MONSTER WITH TAG & TWIG, 7 pm

DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTSSTEPHEN PAGE,JAZZ PIANIST, 7 pm

MCBA BOOK CLUB, 4 pm

CONSUMER HEALTH NUTRITION PROGRAM*11:30 am

WORLD ORIGAMI DAYS CELEBRATION*6 pm

GED/HiSET CLASS INFO SESSION, 10 amCHESS CLUB, 6 pm

DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS

THAN SMITH BAND7 pm

GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION & BOOK SIGNING, 5 pm Works by Terry Kole & Tony Visco

Medicine. Free print-outs are available on medical topics, as well as refreshments.

Creativebug Fall Craft Series*Wednesday, October 9, 6 pmCreate a leather wrap bracelet with beads at this workshop! All supplies provided.

IN MANOMET

Vintage Reads Book GroupThursday, October 10, 7 pmFlowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

FOR TEENS AGES 12-18

Throwing Back: MA Pottery History*Saturday, October 12, 1 pmJoin Master Potter Rick Hamelin for a fast and fun exploration of the Commonwealth’s pottery legacy. Participants will be able to feel a dry and wet pot as it rotates on the wheel and make their own pinch pot to bring home with them.

Columbus DayMonday, October 14Library Closed

PPL Cookbook ClubTuesday, October 15, 7 pm The Kitchen Shortcut Bible: More than 200 Recipes to Make Real Food Real Fast by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough

PPLC Annual Board MeetingWednesday, October 16, 6 pmChiropractic LessonThursday, October 17, 11 amJoin Dr. Jason Grimard, a member of the Koenig Chiropractic team, who will discuss addressing your health through chiropractic adjustments.

IN MANOMET

History Book GroupThursday, October 17, 4 pm Presidents of War by Michael Beschloss, PART 1

50 Years of Broadway with David PolanskyFriday, October 18, 1 pmRefreshments provided by Sunrise of Plymouth Beach.

FOR AGES 12 – 18

Teen Metalsmithing Workshop with Heather Beck*Saturday, October 19, 2 pmDid you know that Paul Revere was a metalsmith? Learn more about this historic craft and do some of your own metalsmithing in this special workshop led by Massachusetts artist and Metalsmith, Heather Beck. Participants will make and decorate their own copper bookmark!

IN MANOMET

Hikes Through HistorySaturday, October 19, 2 pm Alison O’Leary, an award-winning journalist, avid outdoorswoman and contributor to the Appalachian Mountain Club’s new guide Best Day Hikes Near Boston, will share her favorites through this hour long program. Senior event; all are welcome. (Optional nature walk at Tidmarsh Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary at 11:00 am followed by a brown bag lunch at the Manomet Branch Library at 12:30 pm)

GALLERY Opening Reception & Book SigningMonday, October 21, 5pmWorks by Terry Kole & Tony ViscoDR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS:

Stephen Page, Jazz PianistMonday, October 21, 7pm

Small Business-Building Workshop with Library ResourcesTuesday, October 22, 6:30 pmThis workshop will provide a how-to overview of one resource in particular, Gale Business: Plan Builder. Members of Plymouth’s SCORE chapter will be present to provide an overview of the business start-up process and answer some of your business-related questions. Come and learn how the Gale library resource can help with your business start-up, aid your business plan creation, and assist with many other essential business areas.

OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTSAll programs are held at the Plymouth Public Library unless otherwise indicated.

* REGISTRATION REQUIRED

GED/HiSET ClassTuesday, October 1 & 29, 10 am AGES 8-18. REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED.

Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for Kids and Teens*Tuesday, October 1, 4 pm

Movie NightTuesday, October 1, 6 pm Love & Mercy (2014) Rated PG-13

Archaeological TalkWednesday, October 2, 7 pm Please join local archaeologist, Martha Sulya (MA in Historical Archaeology- UMass Boston), as she tells the tale of the remains of domestic life at the Plymouth Antiquarian Society’s 1677 Harlow House.

FOR AGES 9 TO 18

Build a Monster with TAG and TWIGWednesday, October 2, 7 pm We will be taking apart old toys and putting them together in new and silly ways.

Art Explorers* Friday, October 4, 10:30 am Art Explorers is a 30-minute process art program for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Process art is made with a focus on exploration and discovery, rather than on the end product. This approach encourages self-expression, problem-solving and fine motor strengthening. Please come dressed for a mess!

IN MANOMET

Mindfulness Meditation*Saturday, October 5, 10:30 amSaturday, October 12, 10:30 amSaturday, October 19, 10:30 amHeather Nevulis, LICSW, Mindful Consultant and founder of Calming Circles will be facilitating a 4-week Mindfulness Meditation program at the Manomet Branch Library. SIGN UP BY 9/28 to participate in the entire series!

Books at BrunchSaturday, October 5, 11 am Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 5 & UP

Family Lego ClubSaturday, October 5, 2 pmIN MANOMET

Manomet Knitting GroupSaturday, October 5, 2:30 pmPlease note, this is not a knitting class and no formal instruction will be given.

Poetry: The Art of Words Sunday, October 6, 1 pmFOR CHILDREN 12 & UNDER

Read to a Dog*Monday, October 7, 4 pmDR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS:

New England Chamber PlayersMonday, October 7, 7 pmJoin us for a lovely evening of chamber music: program will include C.P.E Bach- Trio Sonata in F major Wq. 163 (bassoon, viola, piano), Loeffler- Two Rhapsodies (oboe, viola, piano) and Liebermann- Trio Op. 128 (clarinet, viola, piano).

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 6 & UNDER

Mamasteph Tuesday, October 8, 11 amJoin us with local singer-songwriter Mamasteph for traditional songs, stories, and sing-alongs. She has released four albums including “Little Mouse, Little House”.

PPL Book ClubTuesday, October 8, 7 pmUs Against You by Fredrik Bachman

Finding Health/Medical Information Made EasyWednesday, October 9, 1:30 pmA hands-on class, working in teams of two, with interesting examples from history and literature. For the Fall season, we’ll take a look at fall allergies, “fall-prevention” and the health benefits of cranberries as we discover a variety of sites from the National Library of

PPL Philosophy Club*Wednesday, October 23, 6 pmDigital Photo and Video With Your Smart Device with Robert Michelson*Wednesday, October 23, 6:30 pmLearn how to take better photographs and video with your smartphone or tablet with this interactive class. Each student will leave class with a personal photo management plan.

Consumer Health Nutrition Program* Thursday, October 24, 11:30 amConsumer Health Nutrition Program--Our Consumer Health speaker series continues with a delicious and informative program with BID-Plymouth Registered Dietitian and Health Educator, Marcia Richards, MEd, RD MCHES. Additionally, Chef Jerry Levine will be on hand to help prepare delicious and nutritious foods for tasting. We’ll look at ways to create delicious foods for increasing our brain health, including ideas for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Dessert and beverages will be provided.

CHILDREN IN GRADES 4-6

MCBA Book ClubThursday, October 24, 4 pmSponsored by Salem State University, the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program. Each year, a master list of 25 titles is released and a winner is chosen each April. Students are encouraged to read at least 5 books in order to place a vote for their favorite book in February of 2020. Discuss the books you’ve read and find out what you may want to read next! All of the books are available in the Children’s Room! Snacks will be provided. Future dates 11/21, 12/19.

DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS

The Than Smith BandFriday, October 25, 7 pm

SHRED IT EventSaturday, October 26, 8 - 11 am Plymouth Public Library Parking LotThis is your chance to shred documents in a safe and secure location. $10 per box; $8 for Library Corporation Members

IN MANOMET

PPL Book ClubSaturday, October 26, 2:30 pmUs Against You by Fredrik Bachman

Trunk or TreatSunday, October 27, 10 am – 12 noonDon your Halloween costumes and join us in the Library parking lot for a little early trick-or-treating! There will be treats galore for all to enjoy. Presented by the Bay State Community Family Services Organization and hosted by the PPL.

Ghost Hunting in Plymouth with Darcy Lee and Tim WeisbergSunday, October 27, 2 pmParanormal expert, Tim Weisberg, will discuss ghost hunting 101, the basics; Darcy Lee, local author, will host oral history interviews.

World Origami Days Celebration* Monday, October 28, 6 pmPPL Classic Book ClubMonday, October 28, 6:30 pmMary Shelley’s Frankenstein

Horror SymposiumTuesday, October 29, 7 pmA discussion of horror fiction with authors Paul Tremblay, Jennifer McMahon, Bracken Macleod, and Cat Scully. These hot, young experts in telling tales will make you question how much fear you can tolerate. Book signing at the conclusion of the program.

Costume StorytimeThursday, October 31, 11 amJoin us for a special Family Storytime! Stick around after for a brief parade and trick or treat around the library. Costumes are optional! For children 6 and under with a caregiver.

WEEKLY PROGRAMSTUESDAYS: Device Advice, 2 pm PPL Chess Club, 6 pmWEDNESDAYS: Pajama Story Time, 6:30 pmTHURSDAYS: Morning Yoga*, 8:30 amSATURDAYS: Saturday Stories, 11 am