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A Musical Evening with Mariachi Singer Veronica Robles
Tuesday, September 19. 6:30-8 PM.
Enjoy a lovely evening with Veronica Robles with music and stories about mariachi tradition and her journey as a female Mariachi. Come ready to Sing along and dance.
Register for A Musical Evening
Free Citizenship Course
Saturdays, September 16-November 25. 10:30am - 12:30pm.
The course covers the naturalization process and prepares students for the citizenship interview. Topics included are the 100 civics questions, the reading and writing sections, and the interview questions based on the N-400 application. Free assistance is available if students need help with the citizenship application.
This free 10-week Citizenship course is a joint project from Burlington Public Library, Woburn Public Library, and St. Mark Community Education. Classes will be held at Burlington Public Library.
Register for the Citizenship Course
Movie Screening: Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Friday, September 8. 1-3 PM.
Enjoy Friday movie screenings with snacks!
Taste of Israel
Tuesday, September 12. 7-8 PM.
Experience the Middle East with Therapy Gardens. Find out about the history and culture of the Holy Land through a special one-hour tour of the land, people, and food. A small sampling of authentic Israeli food will be provided.
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Rockin’ TV: Rock & Roll and Television From Elvis to the Monkees
Friday, September 15. 1-2 PM.
This program will present a lively survey of the fascinating history of how rock and television grew up together.
Hybrid program - patrons may attend at the Library or online via Zoom.
Improv Workshop for Adults
Tuesday, September 26. 7-8 PM.
Participants in Adult improv workshops find that they laugh a lot and that getting in touch with their creative sides brings them peace and happiness. Presented by Meredith Charles, proprietor of Drama out of the Box. Free. No experience necessary.
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Programs for Book Lovers
SciFi Fantasy Book Club
Wednesday, September 6. 7-8 PM.
Join us for our newest book club! Our next book will be The Martian by Andy Weir.
Hybrid program - patrons may attend at the Library or online via Zoom.
Novel Ideas Book Club
Monday, September 11. 7-8 PM.
The book for September is Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Hybrid program - patrons may attend at the Library or online via Zoom.
Woburn Walkabout Book Club
Saturday, September 16. 9:30-10:30 AM.
We'll meet at Horn Pond to discuss the current month's selection while we walk around the pond and admire it's beauty.
This month's book is Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Friends Members Only:
Friday, Sept. 22. 9:30 AM - 5 PM.
General Public:
Saturday, Sept. 23. 9:30 AM - 5 PM.
Book donations will be accepted in the Library's Program Room Monday, Sept. 18 through Thursday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM.
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Technology Programs
Online Safety
Thursday, September 28. 7:30-8:30 PM.
The presentation will include information about how to be safe online whether it be on your smart device, social media or online banking, phishing emails, and general protection from scams and identity theft.
Presented by Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
Create Your Own Homepage: An Intro to Web Development
Saturdays, September 9 &16. 10-11:30 AM.
Learn the basics of what it takes to make a web page with HTML, CSS, and the tools needed to publish a page. By the end of the two sessions you'll have your very own website you can show your friends and family!
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Coming Soon: Tech Help
Tuesdays & Fridays. 10-10:45 AM & 11-11:45 AM by Appointment.
Sign up for a one-on-one tech help appointment with an information technology specialist. Bring your own device or use supplied by the library.
Check the Library Calendar for Updates
From the Archives
Woburn Genealogy Group
Tuesday, September 5. 3-4 PM.
An informal and welcoming group that meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 3-4 PM. At our meetings, we will discuss resources, share research tips, and engage in lively discussions about family history.
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Archives Open Hours
Saturdays, September 9 & 23.
10 AM-12 PM.
Thursdays. 6-8 PM.
The Archivist will be holding Open Hours to answer your local history and research questions! Please keep in mind that some research requests will require advance notice.
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Exercise Programs
Yoga with Kat
Thursdays, September 7 & 28.
NEW TIME: 6-7 PM.
T's Taekwondo
Saturdays, September 9 & 30.
10-10:30 AM.
This is a no contact class, open to everyone ages 12 and up. Sessions are open to all regardless of physical ability.
Adult Maker Space Programs
Parent & Tween Crafting Night
Thursday, Sept 7. 7-8:30 PM.
Parent & Tween Crafting Night >>
Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Button Bouquets
Thursday, Sept. 14. 7-8:30 PM.
Register for 9/14 Session >>
Thursday, Sept. 28. 7-8:30 PM.
Register for 9/18 Session >>
Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Wool Felted Bookmark
Wednesday, Sept. 20. 7-8 PM.
Details for Felted Bookmark >>
Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Autumn Banner
Friday, Sept. 22. 1:30-2:30 PM.
Cute Little Owl Craft
Friday, Sept. 29. 1-2:30 PM.
Adult Maker Space Craft Classes: Autumn Banner
Saturday, Sept. 30. 10:30-11:30 AM.
Don't Forget About Our Ongoing Maker Classes
Mandala Mindfulness. Thursdays, 10-11 AM.
Adult Coloring. Mondays, 10 AM-1 PM.
Fiber Arts Club. Special Date! Tuesday, September 12. 6:30-8:30 PM.
Sewing Bees Sewing Club. Monday, September 18. 6-8 PM.
Adult Virtual Programs
VIRTUAL: Author Heather Wolf
Wednesday, Sept. 13. 7-8 PM.
This one is for our bird and nature lovers! Author Heather Wolf will be with us discussing her new book Find More Birds: 111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are.
Virtual: Author Erica Cirino
Monday, Sept. 18. 7-8 PM.
Join Erica Cirino, photojournalist, scientist, and artist, as she discusses her book Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis.
Virtual: Afternoon Tea with Author Louise Hare
Wednesday, Sept. 20. 3-4 PM.
We're excited to be celebrating a book birthday with author Louise Hare! Her new book, Harlem After Midnight just came out on August 29th and is a must read for anyone who loves historical fiction, mysteries, and jazz music from the 1930s! Louise is joining us from "across the pond" - so BYOT (bring your own tea) for this very special Q&A.
Virtual: Q&A with Historical Fiction & Romance Author Piper Huguley
Wednesday, Sept. 20. 7-8 PM.
Piper Huguley is an author of historical fiction featuring African American characters. She tells the untold stories of people who might have been lost to time. Her most recent book, By Her Own Design: a novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register tells the inspiring story of the Black fashion designer of Jackie Kennedy’s wedding dress.
Virtual: At the Sports Stadium with NBC Sports Boston/NBC 10's Sports Journalist, Trenni Casey
Thursday, Sept. 28. 10-11 AM.
Meet Trenni (Kusnierek) Casey, on-air sports journalist for NBC Sports Boston/NBC 10! We'll be discussing how Trenni got to where she is, what it takes to be a sportscaster in New England, especially as a woman, and the current state of Boston sports!
Virtual: How NASA Is Combating Climate Change
Friday, Sept. 29. 2-3 PM.
Learn about the efforts of teams of NASA researches who are currently examining Earth to understand climate change, storms, fires, and where people fit in to all of it, including an active mission studying climate change in northern regions of the world. Led by Dr. Elizabeth Hoy, PhD, who has been a NASA scientist for over 10 years with the NASA Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems Office and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
