For further details and to register for programs, please visit our website; charltonlibrary.org

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Movies at the Library

All showings are on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. ONLY  No registration required.

December 10 : LAST CHRISTMAS. 2019. Rated PG-13. Runtime 103 minutes.   

December 17 : HOLIDAY INN. 1942. 101 minutes. 

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

Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. - Upstairs Reading Room  No registration required

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

Gnome Ornament Craft

Tuesday, December 10, 6 -7:30 p.m. & Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m.

Community Meeting Room

We’re making gnome ornaments! Perfect for hanging up for decoration or tying on a package. This program is for adults and teens ages 13 and up. Registration is required.

Holiday Centerpiece Workshop with Bemis Farm

Saturday, December 7, 10-11 a.m. Registration and $10 copay required (in person at Circ. Desk)

Tina Bemis returns to guide participants in creating a beautiful holiday centerpiece. Registration is required in person along with a $10.00 non-refundable co-pay (cash or check made out to Charlton Public Library). Please visit the adult circulation desk to register. Attendance limited to 16.

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tuesday, December 10,  3:30-4:30 p.m.  Community Meeting Room

Monthly meeting of Friends of Charlton Public Library. All are welcome.

CPL Book Discussion - PERESTROIKA IN PARIS by Jane Smiley

Thursday, December 12, 6 – 7 p.m. Community Meeting Room - No registration

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

Check library event calendar listing for Zoom link.

A Christmas Carol - Live Performance by Stephen Collins & Poornima Kirby

Saturday, December 14, 1- 2 p.m. Dexter Hall  Registration requested

Join us for a funny, heartfelt journey through Charles’ Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol. This 1-hour adaptation shows Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformation from a grumpy, selfish misanthrope to a generous, wise and kindly man, full of the spirit of Christmas. This fast-paced, playful adaptation keeps the beauty and humor of Dickens’ original text, interspersed with melodious Christmas carols, and even a lively English folk dance. Come warm your heart and ring in the holiday season with this refreshing take on a familiar tale! 

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Thursday, December 19, 6-7:30 p.m.  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.

Death Cafe

Thursday, December 19, 6-7:30 p.m.  Dexter Hall  No registration required

A group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or course of action, no set conclusions and no judgment. Death Cafés provide a safe environment to gather, eat cake, drink tea or coffee, and enjoy open-minded conversation about dying and death. It is an opportunity to share, explore and question our own perceptions of death. It’s not a bereavement session. Questions? Email [email protected]. 

A CULE Yule - 3rd Annual Holiday Ukulele Concert

Thursday, December 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sibley Reading Area

Join us for our 3rd Annual CULE Yule Holiday Recital featuring our own Charlton Ukulele League Ensemble. Come and sing along or just listen. No registration. All are welcome! Light refreshments provided by Friends of the Charlton Public Library.

Saturday Acoustic Roots Jam

Saturday, December 21, 12-1:30 p.m. Community Meeting Room

An acoustic only music jam. Open to all 18+. From September through May the group meets at Charlton Public Library, and from June through August the group meets at an off-site location. Email Rich at [email protected] for more information.

Critical Thinking Discussion Group - THE PAIDEIA PROPOSAL by Mortimer J. Adler

Friday, December 27, 1-2 p.m.  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]. 

Charlton Seniors 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration

Friday, December 27, 6 -8 p.m. Dexter Hall

The Charlton Public Library and Charlton Senior Center are teaming up to host our Second Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration for our Seniors! Join us for some light refreshments and good conversation, and shake a leg to the sounds of the Mason Tyler Band! Seating is limited so advanced registration is required. Please register online (see our event calendar) OR by calling the Senior Center at 508-248-2231. For Charlton residents ages 60+. Please register by Dec. 13. After Dec. 13 available space will be opened to non-residents.

PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

Me and My Mini with Sunflower Movement Therapy

Mondays, December 9, and 16 from 10:30-11:15 a.m.  Community Meeting Room - Registration required. A 45-minute creative movement group for ages birth through 2.5 with a grown-up. Focused on adult and baby spending quality time together, fostering attachment, and baby interacting with others their age. 

Wiggles & Giggles for Littles (YFCP)

Thursday, Dec. 12, 9:45-10:15 a.m.  Community Meeting Room

Join the YMCA Family & Community Partnership for a free music and movement series created and facilitated by music teacher Laine Hanlon! Children, ages 6-23 months, with a parent/caregiver, will sing, move, play musical instruments, learn rhythm, and listen to stories. “Wiggles and Giggles” fosters physical, cognitive, social, and emotional learning through music and motion. Siblings are welcome. Space is limited, and registration is required each week.

Wiggles & Giggles (YFCP)

Thursdays, Dec.12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Community Meeting Room

Children, ages 2-5, with a parent/caregiver, will sing, move, play musical instruments, learn rhythm, and listen to stories in this FREE series facilitated by music teacher Laine Hanlon! “Wiggles & Giggles” fosters physical, cognitive, social, and emotional learning through music and motion. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Lego Club

Friday, December 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Story Time Room  No registration; drop-in

LEGO Club encourages children to learn while having fun! Creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork are some of the skills that “playing” with LEGOS can teach children. LEGO’s provided. For ages 5-10.

Fiber Arts Club for Tweens & Teens

Fridays, December 13 & 27, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Story Time Room

Are you interested in knitting, crocheting, needle felting, or other fiber art? Join us every other Friday afternoon to practice your craft, learn from more experienced friends, or teach others! We may have some special guests stopping by to give some pointers! Don’t forget to bring your current projects!

This group is best for tweens and teens ages 9 -18. Registration is not required!

Pokemon Club

Wednesday, December 18, 4-4:30 p.m. Story Time Room

Enjoy a variety of fun Pokemon activities, trade cards, plus try your hand at playing the game on our new play mats! For ages 6-12. Registration is required.

Crafternoon for Kids

Friday, December 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Story Time Room

Drop by the Storytime Room and make a fun craft! Best for ages 5-10.

Author Storytime: Dragonfly Magic

Saturday, December 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m.  Story Time Room

Join us for a special Storytime with local teen author Clara Dowdle! Clara will read her picture book Dragonfly Magic: A Story About Helping Others and the PMC. All ages are welcome! Registration is not required. About the Book: Dragonfly Magic introduces children to philanthropy. Drawing on her childhood experiences with the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) cycling event, 16-year-old Clara Dowdle teaches children that kindness matters. Based on a true story, Dragonfly Magic enchants and helps children appreciate the continuity of life. 100% of book sales go to the PMC, which is the largest fundraiser for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Signed books will be available to purchase at this event. Registration is not required.

Paint & Sip (hot cocoa!) for Teens & Tweens!

Monday, December 30, 2-3:30 p.m. Story Time Room

Learn how to paint a Snowman at Night with step-by-step instructions while sipping hot cocoa! 

This program is for teens and tweens ages 9 to 18. Registration is required, and space is limited. 

Please register the tween or teen attending the program only, not the parent/caregiver. Registration for this event opens Sunday, December 1 at 9 a.m.