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Walking the Way

Walking The Way Today: A Pilgrimage along El Camino de Santiago

On Monday, June 10 at 7pm, join Kristine Malpica and Meg Rayne on a visual and musical odyssey along El Camino de Santiago, known as The Way, a 500...

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doug goudie

Memorial Hall Library welcomes Boston talk radio host and author Doug 'V.B.' Goudie.

On Wednesday, June 5 at 7pm, Doug 'V.B.' Goudie will talk about his new book, A Frost in Hell: The True Story of the Petersham Butcher of 1875. On July 4th, 1875, while most people were planning celebrations, one man had another idea - murder. And this was no ordinary...

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Gifts of the Crow with Professor John Marzluff

On Monday, June 3rd at 1:00pm, Professor John Marzluff will shine a light on the fascinating characteristics and behaviors of crows. They are mischievous, playful, social and passionate....

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Andover's 14th Death Cafe is Wednesday, May 15th.

Hosted by Andover resident, Richard Davis, a Death Cafe seeks to provide an unscripted, non-judgmental platform for adults who wish to explore the many facets of an often taboo subject. It's not intended to be a support group or venue for bereavement, but everyone is welcome. Socializing and...

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What is the Spring bird migration?

Everyone knows that birds arrive, but what about the ones that pass through? On Thursday, May 16 at 7pm, David Moon, Sanctuary Director for Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport will talk about the birds that migrate throught the North Shore. Massachusetts...

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Triage & Transition: Why & How to Electrify Building Heating

On Thursday, May 9th at 7pm, Boston University Professor, Dr. Nathan Phillips, will discuss the why and how of moving from gas to electricity for climate mitigation, adaptation, cleaner air and safer communities. Professor Phillips studied at California State University,...

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bryson lang

Bryson Lang offers Cure for the Common Show.

On Saturday, May 4th at 2:30pm, professional comedy-juggler, Bryson Lang, will entertain families and kids ages 3 and up with his inventive and clever routines. He's performed around the world, wowing audiences with his unusual skills....

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Children's Book Week

Celebrate Children's Book Week in the Children's Room.

Stop by the Children's Room next week for specially themed story times, crafts, and other book-related activities. Children's Book Week, established in 1919, is the longest-running literacy initiative in the the country and runs from April 29th to May 5th.

Great Migration Parish Mapping App

Map Your Early American Ancestors

Tracking the lives of your early-American ancestors is easier and more meaningful than ever thanks to a new dynamic map from the New England Historic Genealogical Societ...

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Learn about foster parenting.

Attend an information session on Thursday, April 18 at 7pm in the Activity Room. Foster Parenting is a service that allows people to assist needy...

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