Summer Reading Kick Off Event: Local Author Book Fair

Saturday, June 24.  1-4 PM.

Woburn Public Library is excited to kick off this year's summer reading program with our second annual Local Author Book Fair. Authors and illustrators from Woburn and nearby towns will talk about their books and have copies for sale.

This year’s authors include Allen Banasiak, Gershon Ben Keren, Francis Blessington, Kelly Colón, Ewa Erdman, Jeanne Freeman, Kate Genovese, Carol Gordon Ekster, Laura Hatosy, Nicci Kadilak, EN Light, Deacon Kevin P. Martin Jr., Aashna Miharia, Alicia Restucci, and Ann Taylor.

Sign up for summer reading, enter raffles, and enjoy novelty ice cream pops generously donated by Nanabette’s Ice Cream and ice pops donated by the Friends of Woburn Public Library.

All ages are welcome to this free event.

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Adult Programs This Week

This newsletter will be sent weekly throughout the summer reading program, and will resume it's regular monthly schedule.

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Adult Coloring

Every Monday from 10 AM-1 PM.
No registration required.

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Sewing Bees Sewing Club

Monday, June 26.  6-8 PM.
No registration required.

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VIRTUAL: Out Of The Archives - A Look Back At The Marshall Plan with the Truman Presidential Library

Tuesday, June 27. 2-3 PM.
Mark Adams, Education Director at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, shares the human side of the story of the Marshall Plan, drawing on the Truman Library’s rich archival collection

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Improv Workshop

Tuesday, June 27.  7-8 PM.
In this workshop, participants will learn and practice improvisation activities and techniques that will help to improve expressive language skills as well promote faster thinking and decrease stress. No experience necessary.

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VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Networking 2.0

Wednesday, June 28.  6-8 PM.

More than 60 Massachusetts public libraries have partnered to offer the 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group program to support people fifty years and older looking for a new job, a new career direction, or a Second Act career. Take advantage of these free biweekly skillbuilding and networking group meetings. A new topic will be covered at each meeting. Attendance at each session is not necessary – but highly recommended! Job seekers can join at anytime!

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VIRTUAL: In Conversation with Author Nancy Horan

Wednesday, June 28.  6:30-7:45 PM.
Join Nancy Horan and Therese Fowler as they discuss Nancy’s new book, The House of Lincoln which will be published June 6.

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VIRTUAL: Red Sox Nation with Boston Globe Sports Writer Chad Finn

Wednesday, June 28.  6:30-7:45 PM.
'Tis the Season for BASEBALL! Chad Finn will discuss his book The Boston Globe Story of the Red Sox: More Than a Century of Championships, Challenges, and Characters. Baseball fans of all ages are welcome to join us in-person or online for a conversation about the Sox, the sport, the stories, and the future of baseball in Boston. 

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VIRTUAL: Author T.R. Johnson discusses "New Orleans: A Writer's City"

Thursday, June 29. 7-8 PM.

If you are a fan of classic literature and love a hurricane with your beignets while you're reading, join us for this conversation with author & professor at Tulane University, T.R. Johnson as he discusses his book "New Orleans: A Writer's City" which unfolds a book-lover's map of this unique city, inviting us to experience what it means to live in a great city of literature.

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Yoga with Kat

Thursdays, June 1-29.
6:30-7:30 PM.
This class will include breathwork, meditation, stretching, and functional movement. Encouraged for all levels.

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From The Jazz Singer to A Star Is Born: A History of the Movie Musical

Friday, June 30.  1-2 PM.
As soon as movies could talk, they began to sing and dance—and musicals quickly became among the most popular film genres in America. Over the next nine decades, the movie musical would evolve to embrace every type of performance, from operatta to rock and soul, from tap to ballet, and every type of format, from Broadway hits to original creations from composers like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Irving Berlin. This presentation will look at the fascinating history of this unique format, and include more than thirty excerpts, featuring artists like Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, the Nicholas Brothers, Busby Berkeley, Gene Kelly, and the Beatles.  Presented by Brian Rose.

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T's Taekwondo

Monday, June 12.  7-8 PM.
The Martial Arts are open to all people. In class we will learn basic self defense techniques, proper form and even a bit about Korean Culture. Respect is at the forefront of our classes as we develop students who respond and speak to each other respectfully at all times! This is a no contact class, open to everyone ages 12 and up.

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SciFi Fantasy Book Club

Wednesday, July 5.  7-8 PM.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells.
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Virtual Q&A w/author Martha Wells

Thursday, July 13.  7-8 PM.
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Teen Programs This Week

Teen Mural Painting

Mondays. 5-6 PM.

Join Social Capital Inc. (SCI) to create a mural that will be displayed in the library's Teen Room. No registation necessary; drop in when you can!

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Iris Book Club: An LGBTQ+ Book Club for Teens

Monday, June 26.  4-5 PM.
Are you part of or an ally of the LGBTQ+ community? Are you trying to find more inclusive novels? Do you wish you had more queer friends? If so, join the Iris Book Club, an LGBTQ+ book club for teens!

Pet by Akwaeki Emezi

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Teen Movie Night: Booksmart

Wednesday, June 28.  6-8:30 PM.

No registration required.

Teen Journaling Corner

Tuesdays.  4-5 PM.

Each session will feature a different journaling style in a fun, coffee shop inspired atmosphere. We will try out dream journaling, bullet journaling, travel journaling, and journaling for emotional expression. You do not have to check your angst at the door!

Bring your own beloved journal or decorate a brand new one during our first session.

No registration required.

Teen Chess Club

Tuesdays.  5:30-6:30 PM.
Want to learn to play chess? Know the basics, but want to improve your skills? Already know how to play, but have no one to play with? Stop by Chess Club! Boards provided. All skill-levels welcome!

No registration required.