Yarnspinners

Sunday, July 13, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Needleworkers knit, crochet, and chat. All are encouraged to attend this monthly program for experience, instruction, and inspiration. 

 

 

 

 

All needleworkers are welcome.

Beyond Billy Goats: Wildlife Bridge STEM Challenge

Wednesday, August 6, 1:30 PM

Join a Hitchcock Center educator for this hands-on children's program. We'll read a quick story about a real-life animal crossing; then you'll express your inner engineer to build a bridge using simple materials. We'll end with a visit from a live critter who puts wildlife bridges to use.

Best for children ages 5 - 10 with an adult.

Meekins Book Club

Monday, July 28, 6:00 PM

The Meekins Book Club is a monthly program. We generally read compelling, critically acclaimed, recently published books. Our current read is The Lantern's Dance by Laurie King.

Copies of our current book are available at Meekins.

Please call, stop by or email meekinsbooks@cwmars.org for more information, suggestions, or to register for this month's meeting. For mature readers.

Video Game Fuse Beads

Wednesday, July 30, 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Drop in the library and use our fuse beads to create pixelated designs of your favorite video-game characters and then turn them into magnets, ornaments, or key chains! All ages welcome!

Metamorphosis: James Kitchen

On the Meekins Lawn

The public is invited to the Meekins Library for the reveal of the base of what will become New England’s tallest recycled sculpture, created by renowned metal sculptor James Kitchen. The sculpture’s foundation is part of a larger 42-foot-tall work honoring regional history, ingenuity, and resilience. 

ART EXHIBITION: ‘One of a Kind Dolls’

July 2025

The featured gallery artist for July is Gloria Nicholls. Some years ago, Gloria became interested in using polymer clay to create ‘One of a Kind Dolls’ based on characters in books which were recommended by teachers and school librarians.

This exhibit will be on display in the Neil Hammer Gallery during July, and available for viewing during open hours.

Spice Club

Wednesday, July 16, 6:00 P.M.

Each month, pick up a "take-and-make" kit featuring a different herb or spice. The featured herb for July is sage. Bake, cook, and experiment with the featured spice at home! Bring a copy of your chosen recipe to our meeting to share.