August Events at the Charlton Public Library 

Visit our website (charltonlibrary.org) for a full listing of programs and events or to register.

Movies @ The Library

All showings are on Tuesdays at 1:00 ONLY in Dexter Hall. No registration required. Free popcorn!

August 13 : AUGUST RUSH.  2007. Rated PG. Runtime 114 minutes. With Freddie Highmore, Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Terrence Howard, and William Sadler.

August 20 : WHALES OF AUGUST. 1987. Rated TV-PG. Runtime 90 minutes. Featuring Lillian Gish, Bette Davis, Ann Sothern, Vincent Price, and Harry Carey Jr.

August 27 : TEAHOUSE OF THE AUGUST MOON. 1956. Not rated. Runtime 123 minutes. Starring Glenn Ford, Marlon Brando, Eddie Albert, Machiko Kyo, and Paul Ford.

Threaded Together Fiber Arts Group (formerly Silver Needles Knit & Crochet Group)

Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 - Upstairs Reading Room - No registration required

Bring your current project and relax with friends. All are welcome regardless of skill level.

Book Flower Craft 

Wednesday, August 14, 2:00-3:30 - Community Meeting Room

Our summer reading theme is “Read, Renew, Repeat”!  For this hands-on craft program we’ll be making beautiful flowers out of old book pages and creating a statement display piece with them. For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration is required. 

An Evening with Neurologist/Neuroscientist/Author Dr. Andrew Budson: Why We Forget and Steps to Managing Memory, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Dementia

Tuesday, August 13, 6:00-7:30 - Dexter Hall - Registration Requested

Dr. Budson will discuss managing issues with memory, language, vision, behavior, driving, incontinence, sleep, and more.  Also learn how to distinguish changes in memory due to Alzheimer’s versus normal aging, what medications, diet, and exercise regimes can help, and the best habits, strategies, and memory aids to use. Learn some tricks and techniques that everyone can use to improve their memory. This talk is part of the Dementia Friendly Charlton initiative. Registration is requested. 

Better Read Than Dead Book Club - THE LESS PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT US by Axton Betz Hamilton

Wednesday, August 14, 11:00-12:00 - Sibley Reading Area - No registration required

A monthly meetup to discuss fascinating true crime books. Books available from circulation prior to discussion. 

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, August 15, 6:00-7:30 - Community Meeting Room - No registration required

Led by experienced caregivers and offers information, resources, and strategies specific to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and other Dementias along with support for transitioning to different care settings. No registration Co-sponsored by Tri-Valley and Charlton Public Library.

Respect Your Elder’ An Herbal Workshop

Tuesday, August 20, 6:00-7:30 - Community Meeting Room - Registration required

From Elder flower tea to Elderberry syrup, come learn why this potent plant, and several others, are easy herbs to know and use. This hands-on workshop will explore practical skills, facts, folklore, tips and tricks! Learn to naturally support yourself and your family when hit by colds and flus.  Presented by Christine Leo, M.ED. Certified Traditional Herbalist.  Registration required.

CULE (Charlton Ukulele League & Ensemble)

Thursday, August 22, 6:00-7:30 - Community Meeting Room - No registration required

Experienced musicians and newbies all welcome. Questions? Email [email protected]

Cornerstone Concert Series: Hungrytown 

Thursday, August 22, 6:30-7:30 - Dexter Hall - No registration

Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson have crafted Hungrytown into a true artistic hybrid, able to hold Celtic and Americana, ballads and psychedelia, sunshine and darkness, joy and despair. Registration is not required. This concert series is generously sponsored by Cornerstone Bank.

Critical Thinking Discussion Group - EUCLID’S ELEMENTS Book 1 (Definitions, Postulates, Common Notions) 

Friday, August 23, 1:00-2:00 - Sibley Reading Area (Main Floor) - No registration required

No experience with critical thinking discussion groups is necessary. Books/materials are available for checkout one month prior to discussion. Questions? Email [email protected]. 

Edible Wild Plants and Fungi of Autumn

Thursday, August 29, 6:30 - 8:00 - Dexter Hall - Registration required

Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wild foods of autumn, from acorns through minty wintergreen leaves, including golden honey mushrooms and maitake, the “dancing mushroom”. Join The 3 Foragers as they teach the edible plants and fungi of autumn with their original photos and recipe ideas in an educational slideshow. The 3 Foragers are a family from southeastern Connecticut and they have worked with over 150 libraries, nature centers, summer camps, garden clubs, land trusts, and private citizens to learn the wild edible plants and fungi of Southern New England since 2016. All are welcome. Registration required.

Programs & Events at the Pearle L. Crawford Library

40 Schofield Avenue, Dudley

508-949-8021

Join us for one of our programs at the Pearle!  

To register go to www.crawfordlibrary.org or call 508-949-8021

Gentle Yoga 

Monday, August 12, 19 & 26

10:00-11:00 

Fels Community Room

Join instructors Erin & Jia, for traditional “on the mat” yoga class with 15 minute relaxation at the end. 

Bring your own mat. Wear layers, do not eat heavily 1.5-2 hours before class.

Movies @ The Pearle!!

Tuesdays in August at 1:00

August 6: The Persian Version

August 13: Challengers

August 20: IF

August 27: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Mahjong at the Pearle

Wednesday, August  14,21,28

10:00-12:30 Fels Community Room

The game consists of players competing to form distinct sets or pairs of tiles, similar to gin rummy.

Everyone welcome, registration not required.

Crawford Library Book Group 

Monday, August 26

6:00-7:30

Book: Master Slave Husband Wife

By: Ilyon Woo

Books are available at the circulation desk for checkout one month prior to discussion.

 No registration required. 

*Meeting fourth Monday of each month. 

Community Art Unveiling 

Monday, August 12

4:0-6:00 

Fels Community Room

Let’s celebrate our COMMUNITY ART PROJECT!

40 local artists, of all ages and skill levels, worked together to complete a 50’ art display created by professional artist Lisa Kretchman.  Lisa’s original design for the project celebrates the natural beauty found in and around Dudley. 

Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.

This program is funded by the Hugh W. & Harriet K. Crawford Endowment Fund for the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library

Paint with Jean Walker-Mason Jar Flowers

Thursday, August 15

6:00-7:30 

Fels Community Room

Jean Walker will help you create a beautiful canvas painting of flowers in a mason jar. 

20 spaces available.

Registration is required. 

Ages 17+

Quilting Group

Wednesdays @ 1:30

All quilters and would-be quilters are invited to join our new group.  Bring your projects!

Knit & Crochet Group

Thursday 5:30-7:30 and Friday 10:00-12:00

All stitchers are welcome for this informal group.

Bring your project, enjoy the company!

For Kids

Guest Reader Story Time

Every Monday in August at 6pm

This month will feature many of the Crawford Library staff reading their favorite stories! We promise there will be laughs, a cool craft and plenty of fun for everyone. 

August 12: Library Director, Nicole Messier

August 19: Library Super Star, Deb Coggans

August 26: Reading Specialist at Dudley Charlton Regional School District, Sue Pontbriand

Dungeons & Dragons Game

Thursdays, 6:00-7:30

Come play the world’s number one role playing game.

This program geared towards kids that are looking to learn more about playing and some short adventures!

Chillin’ at the Library with Miss Courtney

Thursday, August  22 & 29

6:00-6:45

Children’s Room

Courtney will introduce something a little different every week including journaling - blackout poetry - doodling - diary - and even haikus.

This weekly program is all about fun and surprising “writing” focused creative expression for kids 8+.

Registration is required.