Medfield Public Library Events - October 2022

From: Medfield Public Library
September 27, 2022

Find out what twisted fairy tale characters are lurking in the forests of deadfield!  It’s the library’s annual haunted house brought to you by the teen advisory board! 

Free event but must register here on eventbrite for a time slot. Tickets available starting september 27th at 12am.

Caution: may not be suitable for children under 8; discretion advised

ADULT PROGRAMS

This book tells the story of the little-known heroes who fought segregation in baseball, from communist newspaper reporters to the Pullman car porters who saw to it that black newspapers espousing integration in professional sports reached the homes of blacks throughout the country. It also reminds us that the first black player in professional baseball was not Jackie Robinson but Moses Fleetwood Walker in 1884, and that for a time integrated teams were not that unusual. And then, as segregation throughout the country hardened, the exclusion of blacks in baseball quietly became the norm, and the battle for integration began anew.
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Does a murder psychically imprint itself on a blood-stained crime scene?

Sam Baltrusis, author of Ghosts of Salem and Related to Evil revisits the haunts associated with the most horrific homicides in Massachusetts, including the Lady of the Dunes mystery in Provincetown as well as the Lizzie Borden case in Fall River. Using a paranormal lens, Baltrusis delves into the ghastly tales of murder and madness to uncover the truth behind some of the Bay State's most bone-chilling crimes.

Space is limited.  Click HERE to reserve your seats!

Our Film Fans for Adults program is now on Saturday afternoons! 
Join Jared to eat popcorn and watch the movie on the big screen at 2:30, or watch the movie at home and just come in for the discussion at 4:15. Copies of the DVD are available at the main desk. Email Jared at jkarp@minlib.net to register.

Click here for details about Eco-Centric Book Club
Click here for details about Memoir Book Club
Click here for details about Fiction Book Club

Come learn something new with us. While eating pastries! Click to register!

Please click here for all the details about this six-week series of classes, including registration info.

Integrative Medicine Physician Dr. Katie Takayasu will teach us how to easily build more plant-rich foods into our lives for longevity, disease prevention, and the management of many chronic health conditions. 
Email Bri at bozanne@minlib.net to get the Zoom link.

Join local author Andrew Noone who will be speaking about his book, Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy, which explores the true story of what possessed a woman from the elite of eighteenth-century New England society to conspire with American and British soldiers to murder her husband at the midpoint of the American Revolution. Click to reserve your seats.

TEEN PROGRAMS

The pandemic has added a layer of uncertainty to everything, and college admission is no exception. Join us for a discussion on selective college admissions, and how to stand out in the process. Christina will discuss trends in higher education, building your college list, timelines for the college application process, and tips and tricks for best representing yourself to selective institutions. This session will cover demonstrated interest, interviews, essays, Early Decision, Early Action, and more!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Learn the basics of this traditional art form and create your very own amazing henna art masterpiece. Presented to you by our local artist Bindu Gupta.
A new way to explore your creativity with beautiful motifs, flowers & designs that you create yourself! This is the beginner level class where Bindu will teach you the basics of how to make your very own designs with step-by-step methods on artistic techniques, fine detail effects, and professional tips.  No experience is necessary to participate in this class!
For Adults & Teens, Ages 12 & Up
Space is Limited; Please Register Here.

This hands-on workshop by Sally Cragin includes the history of this unique art form and its practices. Students will learn the rudiments of the four suits, the significance of the numbers, and the interpretation of “Major Arcana” cards. Discussion is encouraged, and we will practice some simple readings, and then move on to more complex readings. We use the Rider-Waite deck, designed by Pamela Colman-Smith for in-class readings. Appropriate for beginners, and those wishing to practice and improve their abilities.
For Adults & Teens, Ages 12 & Up
Space is Limited; Please Register Here.

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus all around the world; this year the festival of Diwali falls on October 24th. The Celebrations last 5 days. We will get together to make some beautiful Diwali Arts & Crafts! In this 2 hour session, you will learn how to make Diya (a Lamp decoration) and Rangoli- a colored Sand Art decoration.  No experience is needed. Join us to learn about Hindu Culture & enjoy in the celebrations!Feel free to dress up in Indian clothes & jewelry!

For Adults & Teens, Ages 12 & Up
Space is Limited; Please Register Here.

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

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Attention Parents and Caregivers! 
Need something to do after school and on weekends now that the weather is getting chilly?  Bring the kids to the Makerspace anytime the library is open for some fun and creative playtime.  Kid-friendly supplies include polymer clay, shrinky *****, duct tape crafts, button makers, perler beads, 3D pens, digital microscopes, and more! Interested in 3D Printing? Stop by on Thursdays from 3-4:30 for a demo!
Kids 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult when in the Makerspace.

SUPPORT THE LIBRARY!

Support library programs and give a great gift at the same time! Friends Bookstore Gift Certificates are now available for purchase at the main desk.
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