Storytimes near Groton Public Library

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Join Miss Erin for Craft Time! Kids in grades K–5 can create a delicious‑looking donut craft using colorful materials and lots of imagination. Come make something sweet. Due to the popularity of this event, please note: Open to Groton residents on a first come, first serve basis.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Knitting & Crochet Group meets weekly, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Other Handcrafts are welcome! Self-directed work on our own projects. Open to All. No need to sign up in advance -- just come!In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's Garden.

Sibley Hall, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Elizabeth (“Eliza”) Lucas Pinckney (1722-1793) was more than a botanist. While known for having cultivated indigo and perfected dye production from the plant sufficient to become a major influencer on the U. S. Colonial economy, Eliza Lucas Pinckney was accomplished in multiple capacities including that as a businesswoman, plantation manager, wife and mother.

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**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. **Professional organizer Jamie Novak shares the things you should declutter in the summer. She’ll also reveal the one thing you can skip.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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 of fiction from and/or about cultures around the world. Want to explore other cultures through story? Join the group!To reserve your copy of each month's book stop by the Circulation Desk or email circulation@gpl.

Sibley Hall, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Tales and Tune Presents: Evan Haller of Music at the BlissfulBabies, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a fun, musical morning with local performers!Registration is required.Made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton’s Trust Funds’ Lecture Fund.

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**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. ** Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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 (dates subject to change).

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**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. Due to limited space, if you know you cannot make it live do not register with zoom but please fill out THIS FORM to receive the video link.

Library, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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.

Sibley Hall, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

JLearn a fun and easy watercolor technique to create whimsical flowers, which we’ll then turn into handmade greeting cards. No watercolor experience is needed — make simple, playful shapes that transform into beautiful flowers, and then use a marker to outline and bring them to life.

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**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. **Enjoy this armchair travel to Germany. Start off at Cologne to marvel at its majestic Cathedral and the Museum Ludwig, the home of an amazing collection of modern art.

Sibley Hall, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

How do we turn dirty water into cleaner, safer water? explore the science of water filtration through a fun, hands-on learning experience. This activity-based project will explain how filters remove impurities using materials like sand, gravel, and charcoal while encouraging curiosity about clean water.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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.

Historical Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Peer support grief and loss group for adults to come together for mutual understanding, support and sharing. Please note this is a support group, not therapy.Resources & coordination volunteered by Cynthia Petelle, MS, LMHC, Private Practice Therapist.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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

Historical Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Summit 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.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Summit 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.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Summit 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.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Children gain confidence by reading aloud to a non-judgmental, friendly dog! Summit 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.

Sibley Hall, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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.  

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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.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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.

Sibley Hall, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

We will make our own candy lollipops and decorate them with edible flowers!Grades (6-12)

Historical Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

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.

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**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. **Join DC Design Tours for a virtual tour highlighting the history, design and architecture of Pennsylvania Avenue, one of the nation's most iconic streets.

Community Room, Groton Public Library, 99 Main St., Groton, MA, 01450

Knitting & Crochet Group meets weekly, Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Other Handcrafts are welcome! Self-directed work on our own projects. Open to All. No need to sign up in advance -- just come!In case of beautiful weather, the group may decide to meet outside in Katie's Garden.

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**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. ** Art historian Jennifer Dasal will present the never-before-told story of The Club, a female-only residence known as "The American Girls' Club" in Paris.