Topsfield Town Library Weekly Newsletter: December 11 - 16, 2023

From: Topsfield Town Library

December 13, 2023

Weekly Newsletter: December 11-16

Thanks from the Friends!
From Susie Grant, Friends of the Topsfield Library board president:

The Friends of the Topsfield Library would like to recognize: all the library Friends and patrons who supported our Gingerbread House Decoration event, those who donated treats to our evening event, and the MANY people who came Saturday night to enjoy our bounty of goodies, cider, and hot cocoa- all gone by 7:00 P.M.!

Special thanks to the library staff and Friends' volunteers who made these events magical, especially Kathy Walsh and Ted Chapman, gingerbread house coordinators; library staff members: Lindsey Recka, Youth Services, Roz Broch, assistant director, Rebecca Boudreau, Marketing Associate, and the entire library staff for advertising and coordinating the events.

A huge thanks to the Friends' board members, library trustees, and volunteers who work tirelessly to bring these fantastic events to Topsfield!

Holiday painting craft...
For grown ups!

Please join us on Tuesday, December 19th at 5:30pm for a fun and relaxing painting session! Create a mini masterpiece for your holiday decor or an easy last minute gift. Add a ribbon to your canvas for a one-of-a-kind ornament! No experience necessary. Registration required.

Materials sponsored by the Friends of the Topsfield Library.

This week's events:

Topsfield Library events in purple (View the Topsfield Library's calendar here)

VIRTUAL - Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles: Mon 12/11, 7pm: With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2023 that will have your to be read pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book. We'll send out a list after the session. Sign up here. (Zoom)

Mah jongg: Tue 12/12, 1pm-4pm: Drop-in Mah jongg. All levels welcome, no sign-up necessary.

Craft and Chat: Tue 12/12, 5pm-6:30pm: Bring your current project to the library to work in the company of fellow crafters. This is a drop-in program, come when you can, leave when you need. Any and all crafts welcome; tables, chairs, and access to the library craft swap materials provided!

CFCE of the North Shore - Music and Movement Playgroup: Wed 12/13, 10:30-11:30am: Coordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) manages and runs this fun event! Music and movement are important at every stage of a child’s development and can be brought together in this fun, interactive program. CFCE's programs include music with activities to further refine children's fine and gross motor skills.

Select Board Community Listening Session: Sat 12/16, 10am-11:30am: From 10:00-11:30AM, one to two Select Board members will be at the Town Library in an open forum format and give residents a chance to share thoughts and ideas and to ask any questions. There is no set agenda, just a chance to communicate with your elected Town officials. No appointment necessary.

VIRTUAL- Steeped In Secrecy: The Boston Tea Party, 250 Years Later: Sat 12/16, 2pm-3pm: December 16, 2023 is the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! Join the Topsfield Town Library (in partnership with other libraries across the state) for this program highlighting the story of the Boston Tea Party. Sign up here. (Zoom)