BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goings On//goingson.co//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GoingsOn — MetroWest X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:af86346383c966db@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261110T183000Z DTEND:20261110T193000Z SUMMARY:Author Book Reading DESCRIPTION:Event date: November 10\, 2026 \nEvent Time: 01:30 PM - 02:30 P M\nLocation: \n117 East Central Street\nNatick\, MA 01760\nDescription:\nT he "Eternal Pine" with Laura Bellusci LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/author-book-reading-202 6-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d0e9856da463c4c3@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261110T190000Z DTEND:20261110T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith DESCRIPTION:Event date: November 10\, 2026 \nEvent Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 P M LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-author-talk-a-c ity-on-mars-the-science-and-absurdities-of-space-settleme-2026-11-10?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0a232c51af8b71ab@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261110T190000Z DTEND:20261110T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: A City on Mars with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nThis prog ram is part of our Virtual Author Talk Series brought to you in partnershi p with the Library Speakers Consortium. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wa yland Public Library.\nRegister to watch live online here.\nHelp shape the look of these conversations by submitting questions to the author when yo u register for each talk. Can’t attend the live stream? You can still re gister and submit questions and a recording will be available on demand an d gets emailed directly to every registered participant.\nA City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weiner smith\nJoin us for an out-of-this-world conversation with New York Times b estselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book \, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, and Have We Really Thought This Through?\nEarth is not well. The promise of starti ng life anew somewhere far\, far away—no climate change\, no war\, no do omscrolling—beckons\, and settling the stars finally seems within our g rasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed\, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of s pace settlements\, but after years of research\, they aren’t so sure it ’s a good idea. \nIn a world hurtling toward human expansion into space \, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t cre ate nightmares\, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In th e process\, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ev er wondered about\, and many you’ve never considered:\nCan you make babi es in space? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about spac e war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon’s Peaks of Eternal Light—and what happens if you’re left in the Craters of Eternal Darkn ess? Why do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals\, what’s the l egal status of space cannibalism?\nWith deep expertise\, a winning sense o f humor\, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast C ereal\, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanit y will ever ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary.\nRegist er today to be a part of the discussion!\n \nAbout the Author: \nZach We inersmith is best known as the cartoonist of the comic Saturday Morning Br eakfast Cereal. He also co-wrote the bestselling science books Soonish and A City on Mars with his wife\, and worked with the artist Boulet to creat e a children's retelling of the story of Beowulf called Bea Wolf. \nDr. K elly Weinersmith is an adjunct faculty member at Rice University\, and is currently President of the Helminthological Society of Washington and the American Society of Parasitologists. Her research on animal behavior and p arasites has been featured in The Atlantic\, National Geographic\, BBC Wor ld\, Science\, Nature\, and more. Kelly co-wrote the New York Times bestse llers Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve And/Or Ruin Every thing and A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, a nd Have We Really Thought This Through?. In 2024\, she and her co-author/h usband Zach received a Hugo Award and the Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize for A City on Mars. Kelly is also co-host of the podcast Daniel and Kelly ’s Extraordinary Universe. LOCATION:Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/events/virtual-author-talk-a- city-on-mars-with-kelly-and-zach-weinersmith-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm _medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3c8d0ddbbb927241@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261110T190000Z DTEND:20261110T200000Z SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nOnline\nJoin us fo r an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestsellin g authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book\, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, and Have We Reall y Thought This Through?\nEarth is not well. The promise of starting life a new somewhere far\, far away—no climate change\, no war\, no doomscrolli ng—beckons\, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. Or is it? Critically acclaimed\, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmi th set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space sett lements\, but after years of research\, they aren’t so sure it’s a goo d idea. \nIn a world hurtling toward human expansion into space\, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightm ares\, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the process\ , the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ever wondere d about\, and many you’ve never considered:\nCan you make babies in spac e? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? Are we headed for a housing crisis on the Moon’s Peaks of Eternal Light—a nd what happens if you’re left in the Craters of Eternal Darkness? Why d o astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals\, what’s the legal statu s of space cannibalism?\nWith deep expertise\, a winning sense of humor\, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal\, th e Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will eve r ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary.\nRegister today  to be a part of the discussion!\n About the Authors: \nZach Weinersmith is best known as the cartoonist of the comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Ce real. He also co-wrote the bestselling science books Soonish and A City on Mars with his wife\, and worked with the artist Boulet to create a childr en's retelling of the story of Beowulf called Bea Wolf. \nDr. Kelly Weine rsmith is an adjunct faculty member at Rice University\, and is currently President of the Helminthological Society of Washington and the American S ociety of Parasitologists. Her research on animal behavior and parasites h as been featured in The Atlantic\, National Geographic\, BBC World\, Scien ce\, Nature\, and more. Kelly co-wrote the New York Times bestsellers Soon ish: Ten Emerging Technologies That'll Improve And/Or Ruin Everything and A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, and Have We Really Thought This Through?. In 2024\, she and her co-author/husband Zac h received a Hugo Award and the Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize for A Cit y on Mars. Kelly is also co-host of the podcast Daniel and Kelly’s Extra ordinary Universe. \nThis program is held in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and funded by the Friends of the Bellingham Library.\ nThis is a Bellingham Library program/event. LOCATION:Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/events/online-author-talk- the-science-and-absurdities-of-space-settlement-with-kelly-an-2026-11-10?u tm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e1707ac75f10cd0e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261110T190000Z DTEND:20261110T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Kelly & Zach Weinersmith DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nZoom\nWeston Publi c Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nA City on Mars: The Sci ence and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith\n New York Times Bestselling Authors\, Award-Winning Cartoonist (Zach)\, an d Scientist (Kelly)\n\nVirtual Event\n(For a description of this event\, p lease click on the registration link below\, or check this page again late r.)\nAbout the Authors:\n(Coming soon!)\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLINE ONLY.\n\nHow to Register:\nTo find out more\, and to register for this au thor talk\, please use the registration link on this web page:\nhttps://li braryc.org/westonlibrary/218241.\nTo find out more about past and future a uthor talks\, please see the Library Speakers Consortium (LSC) page on the WestonLibrary.org website. LOCATION:Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/events/virtual-author-talk-wit h-kelly-and-zach-weinersmith-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5f096361c48f9663@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261110T193000Z DTEND:20261110T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 1st & 2nd Grades DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWe ston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in 1 st & 2nd Grades!\n\nOctober 6th through December 15th\n\nMeet us at the Li brary after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Dra w\, color or play quiet games while listening to the librarian read. This is a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No elect ronics\, please!\n\nCountry & Woodland School Students take the CW Bus. Th ey will need a note each week to give their teacher/school.\n\nRegistratio n Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions with your registration. \nRegister online between 9/21/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-1st-and-2nd-grades-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35c8e3c54a8ea33c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261110T203000Z DTEND:20261110T213000Z SUMMARY:West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 3:30—4:30 PM\nWest Acton Citizen s' Library\nWest Acton Citizens' Library\n21 Windsor Avenue\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nThe West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group is held e ach month from 3:30 to 4:30PM in the West Acton Citizens’ Library progra mming room. Lead by a librarian\, this month's book discussion will featur e The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue.\nDublin\, 1918: three days in a maternity ward at the height of the Great Flu. A small world of work\, ris k\, death and unlooked-for love. In an Ireland doubly ravaged by war and d isease\, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city c enter\, where expectant mothers who have come down with the terrible new f lu are quarantined. Into Julia’s regimented world step two outsiders—D octor Kathleen Lynn\, on the run from the police\, and a young volunteer h elper\, Bridie Sweeney. In the darkness and intensity of this tiny ward\, over three days\, these women change each other’s lives in unexpected wa ys. They lose patients to this baffling pandemic\, but they also shepherd new life into a fearful world. With tireless tenderness and humanity\, car eers and mothers alike somehow do their impossible work.\n\nLimited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branc h. First come\, first serve. All are welcome!\nReasonable accommodations f or individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WA CL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citizens’ Library has li mited accessibility. More accessible programs are offered at the Acton Mem orial Library.\nRegister online between 10/12/2026 9:00 AM and 11/11/2026 3:30 PM. LOCATION:West Acton Citizens' Library\, 21 Windsor Avenue\, Acton\, MA\, 01 720\, Acton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/west-acton-citizens-library/wes t-acton-citizens-library-book-discussion-group-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&u tm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cb8d3003e8dc358b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261110T210000Z DTEND:20261110T220000Z SUMMARY:Second & Third Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 4:00—5:00 PM\nElla Eaton Room\nS outhborough Library\n25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\nChildren in s econd and third grade are invited to join this book group. We will read a book each month and meet for a book discussion and related activities. All books will be ordered for participants on interlibrary loan. Email Kim wi th any questions at kivers@southboroughma.gov. We will be reading Frindle by Andrew Clements for the November meeting. \nRegister online between 7/ 23/2026 5:00 PM and 11/17/2026 10:00 AM. LOCATION:Southborough Library\, 25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\, So uthborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/southborough-library/sec ond-and-third-grade-book-club-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8e8a7a1876d21b11@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261110T211500Z DTEND:20261110T221500Z SUMMARY:Next Chapter Book Club (grade 3) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 4:15—4:45 PM\nChildren's Activit y Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\ , 02420\nDo you love to read? Want to discover some new books and read a v ariety of genres? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesti ng books?\nNext Chapter is a monthly book discussion group for 3rd graders . Everyone reads the same book before each meeting and comes prepared to t alk about it. Meetings will include an activity related to the book.\nWhen you sign up\, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 1 0/13\, 11/10\, & 12/8). Please register only if you can attend all meeting s.\nIf your child becomes unable to attend this program\, please notify th e library as soon as possible. Repeated 'no-shows' without notification ma y result in your child's removal from the club and may prohibit your child from registering for future programs.\nIn order to successfully participa te in this program\, a participant should have:\nthe ability to attend pro grams independently\nthe ability to follow multi-step instructions\nthe ab ility to read (or listen to) and comprehend short chapter books\nthe abili ty to be an engaged participant in a conversation—including the ability to be an active listener\, take turns talking\, and treat peers with court esy and respect\na desire to interact and socialize with peers\na desire t o read outside their comfort zone and try different genres\nRegister onlin e between 9/14/2026 7:00 PM and 12/1/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/next- chapter-book-club-grade-3-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12c1f83a77b4a74c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261110T233000Z DTEND:20261111T003000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author\, Ja ne Healey DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 6:30—7:00 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**P LEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Regist rants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**\n\nLove Historical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author \, Jane Healey (and Ashland fave!)\, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book r ecommendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you' ll find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews.\n\nRegist er directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all!\n\nJ ane Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls\, a Washington Post and Ama zon Charts bestseller\, The Secret Stealers\, which was an Amazon First Re ads Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice\, and her debut\, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris wa s her novel from Lake Union Publishing and her most recent release\, The W omen of Arlington Hall has been getting rave reviews. Jane is also the hos t of Historical Happy Hour\, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring inter views with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family lives outside Boston. We can't wait to hear what Jane will be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over!\n\nBusy signed books by Jane from Bookends!\nWe'll send out a list of all recommendation s for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploa ding them to our YouTube Channel.\n\nPlease register for this event and yo u'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom.\n \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library a nd is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries.\n\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar LOCATION:Ashland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-historical-fic tion-book-recs-with-bestselling-author-jane-healey-2026-11-10?utm_source=i cs&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:07d24497f29547e9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261110T233000Z DTEND:20261111T003000Z SUMMARY:52 Book Club for Adults DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nMcLellan Room \n3 Washington Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\nThe Hudson Public Library welcome s you to join our year-long book club & participate in the 52 Book Club’ s 2026 Reading Challenge!\n* 52 Book Prompts to read throughout the new ye ar - you choose your books and share with the group.\n* Join our Email Lis t to participate.\n* Meetings are optional\, not mandatory. This is strict ly for fun!\nMore details at www.the52book.club/2026-reading-challenge/ LOCATION:McLellan Room\, 3 Washington Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, Hudson URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hudson/mclellan-room/52-book-club-for -adults-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3ca0bf83d4c158ee@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261111T000000Z DTEND:20261111T004500Z SUMMARY:3rd & 4th Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:If you are in third or fourth grade and love to read\, this boo k club is for you! We explore a new book each month and have lively discus sions. Read or listen to the book and bring your questions and ideas when we meet to talk about it. This program fills up quickly\, so you will need to register early to secure a spot for your child. If you sign up and the n decide the book club won't work for your family\, please delete your reg istration so the next child on the waitlist will get a spot. Thank you!\n\ nWe meet monthly on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 - 7:45pm: Octob er 13\, November 10\, December 8\, and January 12.\n\nNovember's book is S nazzy Cat Capers by Deanna Kent\, illustrated by Neil Hooson\n\nFor kids i n grades 3 & 4. Registration is required\, and will begin on Tuesday\, Sep tember 29. When you register\, you will be registering for all 4 months. P lease email us at ntnyouth@minlib.net with any questions. LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/3rd-and-4t h-grade-book-club-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3c40749af5919973@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261111T000000Z DTEND:20261111T010000Z SUMMARY:McAuliffe - Evening Book Discussion: Lady Tan's Circle of Women DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nCommunity Room\nMc Auliffe Library\n746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\nJoin us on th e second Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion. This month's title is Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See.\n"Sent into an arranged marriag e\, Tan Yunxian\, forbidden to continue her work as a midwife-in-training as well as see her forever friend Meiling\, is ordered to act like proper wife and seeks a way to continue treating women and girls from every level of society in fifteenth-century China." LOCATION:McAuliffe Branch Library\, 746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01 701\, Framingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/mcauliffe-branch-library/m cauliffe-evening-book-discussion-lady-tans-circle-of-women-2026-11-10?utm_ source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d57d41494ae6063e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052555Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 SUMMARY:Bill's Book Group for Guys - "Disgrace" LOCATION:Wellesley URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/events/bills-book-group-for -guys-disgrace-2026-11-11?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13194055d0d699ea@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261111T190000Z DTEND:20261111T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Gr eed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna DESCRIPTION:Event date: November 11\, 2026 \nEvent Time: 02:00 PM - 03:00 P M LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-author-talk-how -money-became-god-rethinking-wealth-and-greed-in-modern-s-2026-11-11?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c32e1200daec4aaf@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261111T190000Z DTEND:20261111T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Gr eed in Modern Society with Paul V DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nRegiste r for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute\nJoin us for an eye-o pening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his p rovocative book\, The Almightier: How Money Became God\, Greed Became Virt ue\, and Debt Became Sin\, in which he explores the question: how did mone y go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? \ nIn The Almightier\, Vigna takes readers on a sweeping historical journey from Renaissance Florence to today’s global financial markets\, revealin g how wealth accumulation evolved from a moral failing into an unspoken ci vic virtue. He uncovers the forgotten history of money\, tracing the uneas y and often accidental alliance between wealth and religion as it develope d from ancient city-states to today’s secular world\, where religious de votion has receded and greed has stepped in to fill the void. \nThrough e ngaging anecdotes\, original research\, and fresh perspectives on the caus es of the many challenges we face today\, Vigna makes a compelling argumen t that money has no power apart from the power we give it.\nWhether you ar e interested in economic history\, personal finance\, or the hidden cultur al forces shaping modern life\, this talk is sure to pique your interest.  \nRegister today to learn more about how devotion to money has replaced religion as the foundation of our society.\nAbout the Author: \nPaul Vign a is an author\, journalist\, editor and speaker\, with a particular focus on capital markets and cryptocurrencies. He is the author of Guts: The An atomy of The Walking Dead and coauthor of The Age of Cryptocurrency and Th e Truth Machine. For 25 years\, he was a reporter and editor for Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal\, pioneering coverage of the crypto currency sector. He has appeared on CNN\, CNBC\, MSNBC\, Fox\, and PBS. LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-author-talk-how -money-became-god-rethinking-wealth-and-greed-in-modern-s-2026-11-11-l1sq? utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17ed3b9b96495c4e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261111T190000Z DTEND:20261111T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: How Money Became God with Paul Vigna DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nThis pr ogram is part of our Virtual Author Talk Series brought to you in partners hip with the Library Speakers Consortium. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wayland Public Library.\nRegister to watch live online here.\nHelp shape t he look of these conversations by submitting questions to the author when you register for each talk. Can’t attend the live stream? You can still register and submit questions and a recording will be available on demand and gets emailed directly to every registered participant.\nHow Money Beca me God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna\nJoi n us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book\, The Almightier: How Money Became God\, Greed Became Virtue\, and Debt Became Sin\, in which he explores the quest ion: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of m odern society? \nIn The Almightier\, Vigna takes readers on a sweeping hi storical journey from Renaissance Florence to today’s global financial m arkets\, revealing how wealth accumulation evolved from a moral failing in to an unspoken civic virtue. He uncovers the forgotten history of money\, tracing the uneasy and often accidental alliance between wealth and religi on as it developed from ancient city-states to today’s secular world\, w here religious devotion has receded and greed has stepped in to fill the v oid. \nThrough engaging anecdotes\, original research\, and fresh perspec tives on the causes of the many challenges we face today\, Vigna makes a c ompelling argument that money has no power apart from the power we give it .\nWhether you are interested in economic history\, personal finance\, or the hidden cultural forces shaping modern life\, this talk is sure to piqu e your interest. \nRegister today to learn more about how devotion to mon ey has replaced religion as the foundation of our society.\n \nAbout the Author: \nPaul Vigna is an author\, journalist\, editor and speaker\, wit h a particular focus on capital markets and cryptocurrencies. He is the au thor of Guts: The Anatomy of The Walking Dead and coauthor of The Age of C ryptocurrency and The Truth Machine. For 25 years\, he was a reporter and editor for Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal\, pioneering co verage of the cryptocurrency sector. He has appeared on CNN\, CNBC\, MSNBC \, Fox\, and PBS. LOCATION:Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/events/virtual-author-talk-ho w-money-became-god-with-paul-vigna-2026-11-11?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re ferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e2480c65508baf21@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261111T190000Z DTEND:20261111T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Paul Vigna DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nZoom\nWeston Pub lic Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nHow Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna\nVeteran Wa ll Street Journal Reporter and Financial Expert\n\nVirtual Event\n(For a d escription of this event\, please click on the registration link below\, o r check this page again later.)\nAbout the Author:\n(Coming soon!)\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLINE ONLY.\n\nHow to Register:\nTo find out more\, and to register for this author talk\, please use the registration link on this web page:\nhttps://libraryc.org/westonlibrary/218940.\nTo find out m ore about past and future author talks\, please see the Library Speakers C onsortium (LSC) page on the WestonLibrary.org website. LOCATION:Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/events/virtual-author-talk-wit h-paul-vigna-2026-11-11?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f2d2207b6dcc9923@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261111T190000Z DTEND:20261111T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author: Paul Vigna DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\n\nPart of our Non-Fiction Series\nHow Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Gre ed in Modern Society with Paul Vigna\nJoin us for an eye-opening conversat ion with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book\ , The Almightier: How Money Became God\, Greed Became Virtue\, and Debt Be came Sin\, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? \nPLEASE REGISTER : Click here to register and submit your questions to the author!\nFor mor e information about the Virtual Author Talks program\, please visit bit.l y/sbliblsc. LOCATION:Southborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/events/virtual-author-pa ul-vigna-2026-11-11?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a9fa882d41dd2a83@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261112T000000Z DTEND:20261112T010000Z SUMMARY:Mari Howes discusses The Tribes in conversation with Jenna Blum DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, November 11th\, at 7 pm\, when Ma ri Howes discusses The Tribes in conversation with Jenna Blum. Engrossing and suspenseful\, The Tribes is a dark and daring debu... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Rd\, Newton\, MA 02459-1972\, Newto n URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/mari-howes-d iscusses-the-tribes-in-conversation-with-jenna-blum-2026-11-11?utm_source= ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aa5fa91906c54015@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052516Z DTSTART:20261112T160000Z DTEND:20261112T170000Z SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of Nothing More of This Land: Community\, Power\, and the Search for Indigenous Identity by Joseph Lee. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library\, or if you ’d like to pick up the book at another location\, you may request your o wn copy. For details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, plea se contact director@natickhistoricalsociety.org The Zoom link to the discu ssion will be sent at a later date. LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sherborn/virtual/history-book-club-20 26-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e0ec7860e74e4548@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261112T180000Z DTEND:20261112T190000Z SUMMARY:JCC Monthly Book Club (Fall) DESCRIPTION:There\\'s nothing better than a great book to transport you to new worlds\, whether real\, imagined\, or simply as a much-needed escape f rom reality. This monthly book group\, led by […]\n\\n LOCATION:Teen Lounge\, 333 Nahanton St\, Newton\, MA\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/teen-lounge/jcc-monthly-book-c lub-fall-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4e0d12e74113fab1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261112T190000Z DTEND:20261112T200000Z SUMMARY:Nothing More of this Land: author talk with Wampanoag\, Joseph Lee DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nZoom\nVirtual Aut hor Talk—Joseph Lee\nThursday\, November 12\, 2026\nJoin us for a virtua l discussion with author Joseph Lee on his new book\, No More of this Land . Here is a summary from our NoveList database: "Before Martha's Vineyard became one of the most iconic vacation destinations in the country\, it wa s home to the Wampanoag people. The island has become increasingly unaffor dable for tribal members\, with nearly three-quarters now living off-islan d. Growing up Aquinnah Wampanoag\, Joseph Lee grappled with what this situ ation meant for his tribe\, how the community can continue to grow\, and m ore broadly\, what it means to be Indigenous. Lee weaves his own story and that of his family into a narrative of Indigenous life around the world. Along the way\, he meets activists fighting to protect their land\, famili es clashing with their own tribal leaders\, and communities working to rec laim tradition."\nRegister for Author Talk Here LOCATION:Holliston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/events/nothing-more-of-this -land-author-talk-with-wampanoag-joseph-lee-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_ medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9dd08b64a2c7b78c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261112T190000Z DTEND:20261112T200000Z SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Group: Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 2:00—3:30 PM\nReading Room\nWes ton Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nJoin us for a discussion of Waste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash by Alexander Cl app. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk and in our eLibrary.\nW e will meet in-person in the Reading Room. Please register if you would li ke to receive a reminder. \n"The total mass of the world's manmade materi als has recently come to equal the entire biomass of the earth. This means we are living in a world where man's ability to create garbage\, or event ual garbage\, has surpassed the earth's ability to create life. Dumps and landfills around the world are overflowing\, and disputes about what to do with the tons of garbage generated every day have given rise to waste war s waged in just about every country on earth. Some are border skirmishes\, fought to move trash out of one place and dump it into another. Others ar e waged across thousands of miles. But no matter the scale\, one thing is true about almost all of them: few people have any idea they're happening. For every story about how a commodity gets hustled through world supply c hains for consumption\, there exists another untold story about how it get s discarded for renewal - or for eternity. Some trash gets tossed onto roa dsides. Some gets burned for fuel. Some gets buried underground. But most of it lives a hot potato second life\, getting bartered\, sold\, re-sold\, smuggled\, salvaged\, re-purposed from one country or mafia or corporatio n to another\, with devastating consequences for millions of people. Waste Wars tells the stories of five trash conflicts being waged in different c orners of the world right now. They are representative but rich strands in the story of our planet's runaway garbage pandemic. In each theater\, a d ifferent commodity is being smuggled or imported or bartered. Sometimes th ere is a winner\; sometimes there is a loser. And in each theater a differ ent political dilemma - from global inequality to the pitfalls of green po litics - is presenting itself through the seemingly pedestrian medium of t rash. A globe-trotting work of relentless investigative reporting\, Waste Wars exposes the multi-billion-dollar global garbage trade in which almost everyone in the world unknowingly engages and asks: If the handling of it s trash reveals deeper truths about a particular society\, what does the g lobal business of trash say about our world today?"-- Provided by publishe r.\nRegister online between 7/12/2023 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 1:30 PM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/nonficti on-book-group-waste-wars-the-wild-afterlife-of-your-trash-2026-11-12?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78fc5534a3b0b18e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261112T193000Z DTEND:20261112T203000Z STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:Cancelled: CANCELED - AfterSchool BookClub: 2nd & 3rd Grades DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nW eston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in   2nd & 3rd Grades!\n\nOctober 8th through December 17th\n\nMeet us at th e Library after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Draw\, color or play quiet games while listening to the librarian read. T his is a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No e lectronics\, please!\n\nCountry & Woodland School Students take the CW Bus . You will need to fill out the Parent Portal Power School form at least 2 4 hours in advance in order for kids to take the bus. Notes are no longer accepted by the the school.\nRegistration Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions with your registration. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/canceled -afterschool-bookclub-2nd-and-3rd-grades-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_med ium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:19c92a250ca6acbc@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261112T210000Z DTEND:20261112T220000Z SUMMARY:Teen Room Silent Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 4:00—5:00 PM\nTeen Room\nNeedha m Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nJoin t he Needham Free Public Library Silent Book Club - a Book Club for teens in grades 9-12\nWe'll be meeting in the craft area of the Teen Room this mon th (subject to change with availability).\nThis is a book club for those w ho want to read\, but may not necessarily have time.  Bring a book of you r choice and come read for an hour.  We'll have a mini wrap-up at the end to discuss what we're reading and if we have any recommendations for othe r members.  All books welcome - graphic novels\, audiobooks\, poetry - ju st no textbooks.  This should be a time spent reading books for fun\, not doing homework.\nDrinks and snacks will be provided to those who are able to stay and read with us.\nAny questions can be directed toward our Young Adult Librarian\, Erin\, at neeya@minlib.net or come on in and see her at the Reference Desk or in the Teen Room! LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/t een-room-silent-book-club-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8527d295b863de81@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261112T220000Z DTEND:20261112T230000Z SUMMARY:Adult/Child Book Club #3 (Grades 3-5) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 5:00—6:00 PM\nCommunity Room\nB ellingham Public Library\n100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, MA\, 02019\ nTeen Room\nBellingham Public Library\n100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\ , MA\, 02019\nAdult/Child Book Club #3 (AC/BC) is a book club that meets m onthly and is designed for kids in grades 2-4 along with an adult in their life who loves to read! Each month\, a different adult/child pair in the group chooses the book\, comes up with questions based on the book\, and l eads the discussion. The book being discussed at this meeting is TBD.\nPl ease contact Melissa (mdenham@cwmars.org) if you would like to join our bo ok club or if you have any questions about AC/BC.\nThis is a Bellingham Li brary Program/Event. LOCATION:Bellingham Public Library\, 100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, M A\, 02019\, Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/bellingham-public-library/ adult-child-book-club-3-grades-3-5-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re ferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:124b9d7fabfc818e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z DTSTART:20261112T220000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z SUMMARY:Friends of the Weston Public Library Fall Book & Bake Sale LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\,Un ited States\, Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/friends- of-the-weston-public-library-fall-book-and-bake-sale-2026-11-12?utm_source =ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:772d3b123a31b989@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261112T230000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z SUMMARY:Thursday Book Reading Series: UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of t he Bible on Homosexuality DESCRIPTION:NewCity Church invites you to join a reading series on UnClobbe r: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin. To gether we will read\, reflect\, and talk about how the Bible has been used in conversations about homosexuality and what it might look like to read it differently. \nEveryone is welcome\, whatever your background\, beliefs \, or questions. Dinner is provided at each gathering. \nAvailable in hard copy and audio book. To get a copy of the book or to let us know you are coming for dinner\, email Brian at Brian02458@gmail.com LOCATION:1135 WALNUT STREET NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA 02461\, 1135 WALNUT STREE T\, NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA\, 02461\, United States\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/events/thursday-book-reading-s eries-unclobber-rethinking-our-misuse-of-the-bible-on-hom-2026-11-12?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bacbb8c9a8401cc9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261112T233000Z DTEND:20261113T003000Z SUMMARY:Adult/Child Book Club #2 (Grades 6-8) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nTeen Room\nBellin gham Public Library\n100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, MA\, 02019\nFor kids in grades 6-8.\nThis book club meets monthly and is designed for kids in grades 6-8 and an adult in their life who loves to read! Each month\, a different adult/child pair in the group chooses the book\, comes up with questions based on the book\, and leads the discussion. \nThis is a Bell ingham Library Program/Event\nRegister online between 6/11/2026 12:00 AM a nd 11/12/2026 12:00 AM. LOCATION:Bellingham Public Library\, 100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, M A\, 02019\, Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/bellingham-public-library/ adult-child-book-club-2-grades-6-8-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re ferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aa33762b57431a90@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261112T233000Z DTEND:20261113T003000Z SUMMARY:Meet Cute Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nTrustees Room\nMa in Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nJoin Library staff and discuss the most lucrative genre in publishing: romance! From contemporar y rom-coms to romantasy to Regency romance\, we'll try an array of differe nt subgenres. \nMocktails (non-alcoholic) will be served at the meeting. Please register to make sure we have enough for everyone! \nDisclaimer: Th e Concord Free Public Library is not responsible for any illness resulting from the consumption of food on the premises which was made off-site. Ple ase eat at your own risk. \nAccessibility\nThe Concord Free Public Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to our resources \, programs\, and services. Learn more about accessibility at our librarie s. You can also email our administration team or give us a call at either of our libraries to request additional accommodations.\nOur Sponsors\nThe Concord Free Public Library's programs are free to the public thanks to th e generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and t he Concord Free Public Library Corporation.\nRegister online between 10/7/ 2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 6:00 PM. LOCATION:Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/main-library/meet-cute-book-c lub-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:16168d5fd5587f7f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z DTSTART:20261112T233000Z DTEND:20261113T003000Z SUMMARY:WPL Author Talks | Wildlife Out Your Window with Brad Timm DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nLecture Hall\nWal tham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nTHURSDAY\, NO VEMBER 12\, 6:30 - 8:00 PM\, LECTURE HALL: What if the most fascinating wi ldlife in New England isn't found deep in the wilderness—but right outsi de your own window? Join wildlife ecologist and author Brad Timm for a spe cial lecture about the wildlife we encounter here in New England.\nBrad is the author of the Wildlife Out Your Window regional wildlife book series\ , inviting readers to discover the hidden lives of the wildlife they see e very day\, turning backyards\, neighborhoods\, and local landscapes into p laces of wonder. Brad holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Wildlife Conserva tion from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and founded the Northeas t Wildlife Team\, an organization dedicated to helping people better under stand—and connect with and help—the natural world around them. LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/wpl-au thor-talks-wildlife-out-your-window-with-brad-timm-2026-11-12?utm_source=i cs&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ea920d150d1d9d36@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261112T233000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z SUMMARY:Wildlife out your window: Discover the hidden lives of New England wildlife with author Brad Timm DESCRIPTION:What if the most fascinating wildlife in New England isn’t fo und deep in the wilderness—but right outside your own window? Join autho r and wildlife ecologist Brad Timm as he reveals the remarkable lives of t he animals we encounter every day. Through stunning photography\, fascinat ing videos\, and entertaining stories from years of field experience\, you ’ll discover surprising facts about familiar wildlife. Drawing from his acclaimed book “Wildlife Out Your Window\,” Brad explores the hidden b ehaviors\, adaptations\, and ecological roles of New England’s most fami liar birds\, mammals\, reptiles\, amphibians\, insects\, and other wildlif e. Beyond the fascinating natural history\, you’ll also leave with pract ical\, science-based ideas for making your yard\, neighborhood\, or commun ity more welcoming to wildlife. LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, 735 Main St\, Waltham\, MA\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/wildli fe-out-your-window-discover-the-hidden-lives-of-new-england-wildlife-with- -2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ffcbfcda4d8827d2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261113T000000Z DTEND:20261113T045900Z SUMMARY:Book Discussion with Eric Moskowitz DESCRIPTION:Event date: November 12\, 2026 \nEvent Time: 07:00 PM - 11:59 P M\nLocation: \n1147 Central Avenue\nNeedham\, MA 02492 LOCATION:Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/events/book-discussion-with-e ric-moskowitz-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f829599f68b6ba8b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261113T000000Z DTEND:20261113T020000Z SUMMARY:Waban Library Center: Author Talk with Emily Franklin DESCRIPTION:Details LOCATION:1608 Beacon St\, Waban\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/events/waban-library-center-au thor-talk-with-emily-franklin-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5dd275b642a3d04b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z DTSTART:20261113T000000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z SUMMARY:Page of Enlightenment History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nHybrid - online a nd in-person\nWaverley Oaks Meeting Room -112\nBelmont Public Library - 33 6 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nWe all know the ada ge\, "those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Do n't be a victim - instead join librarians Lauren Pfendner and Chris Trembl ay for an engrossing read of historical nonfiction every month. November's selection is The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough. In this selection M cCullough recounts the events leading up to and the fallout from one of th e most horrific manmade disasters in human history.\nThis book club for ad ults & teens will be held online through Zoom and in person in the Waverle y Oaks Room. Register to receive the link to join for Zoom\, or to let us know you'll be in person.\nQuestions? Email Chris Tremblay at ctremblay@mi nlib.net.\nRegister online between 10/8/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 6:30 P M. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/page-o f-enlightenment-history-book-club-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=ref erral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:60c3ae2c3ec9c568@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261113T000000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Trisha Blanchet and Jane Roper Discuss Murder Like Magic DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nLarge Meeting Roo m\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 024 20\nJoin author Trisha Blanchet\, in conversation with Jane Roper\, to dis cuss the release of Trisha's newest book\, Murder Like Magic. Set in Lowel l\, MA\, it's the story of Tess Tulley\, a charmingly grouchy private eye who is trying to solve an impossible crime: the victim was found in a pool of someone else's blood. The police are stumped\, so they call Tess\, who happens to be a witch with the ability reads minds. Should make things ea sy\, right? Unfortunately\, though\, the ability is more wonky than she'd like\, and it's usually more of a curse than a blessing. Murder Like Magic is a lighthearted\, suspenseful\, and fun twist on the traditional murder -mystery genre!\nJoin us for themed mocktails at 6:30-7 PM!\nAttendance is on a first-come basis. Registering below allows us to plan for headcount and keep you updated in case of any changes.\nAbout our authors:\nTrisha B lanchet is the author of Murder Like Magic (Crooked Lane Books\, Aug 2026) and The Neath Trilogy (Herrick's End\, Herrick's Lie\, and Herrick's Key) . She's also the producer and host of A Mighty Blaze Podcast\, which featu res interviews with authors\, and the founder of Operation Delta Dog: Serv ice Dogs for Veterans (operationdeltadog.org).\nJane Roper is the author o f  two novels\, The Society of Shame and Eden Lake\, a memoir\, Double Ti me: How I Survived–and Mostly Thrived–Through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins\, numerous personal essays and humor pieces\, and a very eclectic Substack\, Jane’s Calamity. She's also a freelance copywriter\, brand strategist\, book coach\, and editor. \nCopies of the authors' boo ks will be available for purchase the evening of the event.\nThis program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.\nR egister online between 9/1/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 8:00 PM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/meet- the-author-trisha-blanchet-and-jane-roper-discuss-murder-like-magic-2026-1 1-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:00ac6cd64b25c735@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z DTSTART:20261113T000000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z SUMMARY:Lecture featuring History Professor Katherine Grandjean fromWellesl ey College DESCRIPTION:First Parish Church in Weston presents:\nProf. KatherineGrandje an\, Author and Professor of History at WellesleyCollege\,\n\nSpeaking abo ut her new book:\n\nKingdom of Devils – A Taleof Murder in the Shadow of the American Revolution\n\nDate: Thursday\,November 12\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm–8:00pm\nLocation: FPCW ParishHall\n\nCheck First Parish Church websit e for further information LOCATION:First Parish Church in Weston\, 349 Boston Post Road\, Weston\,MA\ , 02493\, https://www.FirstParishWeston.org\, United States\, Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/first-parish-church-in-weston/ lecture-featuring-history-professor-katherine-grandjean-fromwellesley-coll ege-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2a2d09e297ad3217@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261113T000000Z DTEND:20261113T010000Z SUMMARY:M. Terrill presents The Violin Maker in conversation with Janet Ric h Edwards DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, November 12th\, when M. Terrill di scusses her debut novel\, The Violin Maker\, in conversation with Janet Ri ch Edwards\, author of Canticle. In 1950s Manhattan\, violin deale... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Rd\, Newton\, MA 02459-1972\, Newto n URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/m-terrill-pr esents-the-violin-maker-in-conversation-with-janet-rich-edwards-2026-11-12 ?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4be50352ca7d25db@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z DTSTART:20261113T143000Z DTEND:20261113T223000Z SUMMARY:Friends of the Weston Public Library Fall Book & Bake Sale LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\,Un ited States\, Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/friends- of-the-weston-public-library-fall-book-and-bake-sale-2026-11-13?utm_source =ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5354c823d7de26a7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261113T170000Z DTEND:20261113T180000Z SUMMARY:Noon Book Group DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 12:00—2:00 PM\nRaytheon Room\nWay land Free Public Library\n5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778\nWelcome to the Noon Book Group!\n\nJoin us on the second Friday of every month at no on for a lively book discussion and treats!\n\nWe will be discussing Bowla way\, by Elizabeth McCracken\, on November 13 at 12PM.\n\nBertha Truitt ar rives out of nowhere and builds a bowling alley that becomes the center of a small town community. Her sudden death leaves the town to navigate a ta ngle of relationships\, secrets\, inheritances\, and the odd magic of the alley. LOCATION:Wayland Free Public Library\, 5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778 \, Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/wayland-free-public-library/n oon-book-group-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94d409976e9f32a3@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261113T170000Z DTEND:20261113T180000Z SUMMARY:In Person - Mystery Book Club: The Searcher by Tana French *For Adu lts Only DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 12:00—1:00 PM\nCheever Conference Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nMystery and Thriller readers\, this is for you! Please join us for our Mystery Bo ok Club on the second Friday of the month.\n\nFeel free to bring a lunch o r snack to enjoy during our discussion group - just make sure it is someth ing you like as Board of Health regulations prohibit any lunchtime trades. :-)\n\n"Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police forc e and a bruising divorce\, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty s pot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating\, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat\, and starts to realiz e that even small towns shelter dangerous secrets"-- Provided by publisher .\nWe'll have some copies of the book at the library or you can order it f rom our online catalog for suggestions and check availability. When you ch eck our\, don't forget to mention the book club date of 11/13 to update th e due date.\n\nRegistration is encouraged but not required. If registered\ , you will get a reminder email two days in advance of the event.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\n\nReturn to main calendar.\n Register online between 10/9/2026 1:00 PM and 11/13/2026 11:00 AM. LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, 66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\, Ashl and URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/ashland-public-library/in-per son-mystery-book-club-the-searcher-by-tana-french-for-adults-only-2026-11- 13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2699405f285408f3@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261113T190000Z DTEND:20261113T200000Z SUMMARY:Chat & Chew Book Club DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nTRUSTEES ROOM\nMORS E INSTITUTE LIBRARY\n14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\nBring a lunch or snack and discuss books you’ve read recently. There’s no assigned r eading\, so you get to read what you want! \nDrop in if you have time or r egister to get event reminders.\nThe Fridays change\, so check our calenda r for future dates!\nQuestions? Email kmarkopoulos@minlib.net\nRegister on line between 5/9/2026 9:00 AM and 11/13/2026 11:45 AM. LOCATION:MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\, 14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/morse-institute-library/chat-a nd-chew-book-club-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1096197bc0b8da17@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261113T193000Z DTEND:20261113T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 4th & 5th Grades DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWes ton Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in 4t h & 5th Grades!\n\nOctober 9th through December 18th\nMeet at the Library after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Draw or p lay quiet games while listening to the librarian read. This is a fun way t o hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No electronics\, pleas e!\n\nField School students walk across the parking lot with school superv ision.\n\nRegistration Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions wi th your registration. \nRegister online between 9/16/2026 9:30 AM and 11/ 27/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-4th-and-5th-grades-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cd7cebf3d25e2158@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261113T200000Z DTEND:20261113T210000Z SUMMARY:Inner Child Book Club: Adults Reading Children's Classics--Ramona t he Pest by Beverly Cleary DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nLibrary Community R oom\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02 494\nThe Inner Child Book Club is for adults who would like to revisit (or read for the first time) classics of children's literature from the past 100 years. Gina\, a Children's Reference Librarian\, and Rob\, the Library Director\, will lead discussions of these titles that continue to inspire new generations of readers. Prior to the meeting\, participants will rece ive an article about the author or the importance of the work to help info rm the discussion.\nFor November the selected title is Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary. Copies are available at the Circulation Services Desk and on Libby.\nRegistration is limited to 15 participants.\nRegister online be tween 9/9/2026 3:00 PM and 6/18/2027 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/i nner-child-book-club-adults-reading-childrens-classics-ramona-the-pest-by- bever-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ebabdda6943f65a2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T045319Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115 SUMMARY:Book Fair to benefit the Fenn School! LOCATION:Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/events/book-fair-to-benefit-t he-fenn-school-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:07b9fc1d2f46da23@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261114T143000Z DTEND:20261114T153000Z SUMMARY:3rd Annual Local Author Expo 📚 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 9:30 AM—2:00 PM\nLibrary\nBelli ngham Public Library\n100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, MA\, 02019\nThe Bellingham Library is excited to announce our third annual Bellingham Loc al Author Expo. The purpose of this Expo is to highlight the works of auth ors from Bellingham and our neighboring towns\, as well as work of the mem bers of the Bellingham Writers Group.\nWe are thrilled to welcome Cat Scul ly\, author of Below the Grand Hotel\, the YA graphic novel Jennifer Stran ge\, and illustrator of the picture book The Mayor of Halloween is Missing as our Keynote Speaker!\nOur tentative schedule (still subject to change) is:\n9:00-9:45 am - Author Table Set Up\n9:45-11:15 am - Public "Meet the Author" Time\n11:15 am-12:15 pm - Keynote by Cat Scully\n12:15-1:00 pm - Lunch for author participants\, sponsored by the Friends of the Library\n1 :00-2:00 pm - Workshop for authors facilitated by Cat Scully\nList of Part icipating Authors:\nJeanine Boulay\nSherryAnn Byron\nAmy Cip\nJ.M. Close\n William J. Connell\nNichole Conran\nErin Cowell\nJulie Alden Cullinane\nPa ul Fabian\nJeffrey M. Feingold\nSusan Hamilton\nMia June\nBo Kinney\nRenee Kurilla\nRoxanne Ladouceur\nGeorge Foster Lean\nCady Lee\nEmily Malaquias \nJ.T. Maxwell\nC.G. Mirisola\nLynn Montagano\nT.M. Polak\nAndrea Quinn\nC hristine M. Quirk\nAlison Rheaume\nElle Rose\nCat Scully\nPaula Sullivan\n Renee Valentine\nBarbara Ann Whitman\nThe Write Stuff Writers\n*This is a library program/event. LOCATION:Bellingham Public Library\, 100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, M A\, 02019\, Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/bellingham-public-library/ 3rd-annual-local-author-expo-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0f8a9c764017b48c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z DTSTART:20261114T150000Z DTEND:20261114T180000Z SUMMARY:Friends of the Weston Public Library Fall Book & Bake Sale LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\,Un ited States\, Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/friends- of-the-weston-public-library-fall-book-and-bake-sale-2026-11-14?utm_source =ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b74d7756c06d8cce@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261114T153000Z DTEND:20261114T163000Z SUMMARY:Russian Reading Circle DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room \nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494 \nJoin a Russian Reading Circle with stories\, songs\, and a craft for chi ldren ages 4 to 7.\nThe program is all in Russian. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/r ussian-reading-circle-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e54d66ca7d16ba42@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261114T180000Z DTEND:20261114T190000Z SUMMARY:Friends Book Chat DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 1:00—2:00 PM\nProgram Room\nThe Randall Library\n19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\nJoin the Randall Library Friends for the regular Book Chat! Discuss your favorite reads\, and maybe discover a new one! LOCATION:The Randall Library\, 19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, Sto w URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/stow/the-randall-library/friends-book -chat-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0f754511c0809ee4@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261114T190000Z DTEND:20261114T201500Z SUMMARY:Poetry Reading & Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of poetry at the Library. This poetry series meets in September\, November\, February\, and April. Each event fe atures readings by three prominent\, published poets\, followed by a… LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/poetry-rea ding-and-open-mic-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:082b456e219dea92@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261114T190000Z DTEND:20261114T200000Z SUMMARY:Meet a Local Author: Inbal Alon DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 2:00—2:30 PM\nChildren's Progra m Room\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 0247 2\nCome meet a local author! Inbal Alon writes from the heart of the class room and the library\, where children’s questions\, wonders\, and small everyday moments spark her stories. For children ages 4-8. No registration .\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate and does not sh are your information with anyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our events. Contact the lib rary at emiranda@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6435 at least two weeks befor e an event to arrange for modification. LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 024 72\, Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/watertown-free-public-libra ry/meet-a-local-author-inbal-alon-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=ref erral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:18f02a37d0293734@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T045249Z DTSTART:20261115T190000Z DTEND:20261115T210000Z SUMMARY:Wellesley Historical Society Speaker Series: Megan Marshall DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Megan Marshall discusses he r new book\, After Lives: On Biography and the Mysteries of the Human Hear t (2025)\, a collection of essays that blends memoir\, biography\, and cul tural history. Marshall will explore the art of biography and the surprisi ng lives that have shaped her work\, from Sophia Peabody Hawthorne to Blac k Power activist Jonathan Jackson. Through these essays\, she reveals how stories of the past can illuminate the challenges and possibilities of the present. Sunday\, November 15 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Wakelin Room\, Wellesley Free Library main branch Expand your reach via paid advertising on Swelle sley. LOCATION:Wellesley URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/events/wellesley-historical -society-speaker-series-megan-marshall-2026-11-15?utm_source=ics&utm_mediu m=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a2a6caba5a1fc5e7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261115T200000Z DTEND:20261115T210000Z SUMMARY:Anti-Fascist Book Club DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 15\, 2026 3:00—4:45 PM\nRaya Stern Trustees Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\ , MA\, 02472\nPoverty by America\, By Matthew Desmond\nContact:\nAnti-Fasc ist Book Club\, megan.brown16@gmail.com LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 024 72\, Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/watertown-free-public-libra ry/anti-fascist-book-club-2026-11-15?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bf8b9f827dc3bc7e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261116T153000Z DTEND:20261116T163000Z SUMMARY:Follow the Reader Book Group DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 10:30—11:30 AM\nFRONT LAWN\nMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\n14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\nTRUSTEES ROOM\n MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\n14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\nA seasonal book group for adults!\nWalking meetings are March-June and September-No vember.\nRegistration and acceptance of the user agreement is required.\n\ nJoin us as we walk around Natick and talk about a selected book . This mo nth we are reading Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. Limited copies of the book will be available at the Circulation desk of the library. Some titles are also available through Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive.\nMeeting spot: Library lawn\n\nInclement weather:\n\nIf the library is open\, we will meet in a r oom in the library. We might walk around the room/library or convert to a “regular” style book group meeting.\n\nPlease review the following Use r Agreement carefully before participating in this class. You should under stand that when participating in any exercise or exercise program\, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise or e xercise program\, you agree that you do so at your own risk\, are voluntar ily participating in these activities\, assume all risk of injury to yours elf\, and agree to release and discharge Morse Institute Library and its i nstructors from any and all claims or causes of action\, known or unknown. \nRegister online between 10/19/2026 8:00 AM and 11/16/2026 9:30 AM. LOCATION:MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\, 14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/morse-institute-library/follow -the-reader-book-group-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:01026c5aaf35f0f1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261116T153000Z DTEND:20261116T163000Z SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 10:30—11:30 AM\nConference Room\n Holliston Public Library\n752 Washington St\, Holliston\, MA\, 01746\nZoom \nOpen to new members. Books ordered each month and available for check ou t at the Adult Desk.\n\nQuestions: please email ctotino@comcast.net. LOCATION:Holliston Public Library\, 752 Washington St\, Holliston\, MA\, 01 746\, Holliston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/holliston-public-library/hi story-book-club-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50a6d22d373c9328@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261116T163000Z DTEND:20261116T173000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Book Club for Teens DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 11:30 AM—12:30 PM\nYoung Adult\nA cton Memorial Library\n486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nJoin our book club designed for homeschool families. We will provide the monthly book a nd participants will engage in a self led discussion of the themes and sto ryline. Suitable for tweens between the ages of 12 and 18. This month's bo ok is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.\nReasonable accommodations for peo ple with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma .gov \nRegister online between 10/19/2026 12:00 AM and 11/16/2026 12:00 P M. LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, Ac ton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/acton-memorial-library/homescho ol-book-club-for-teens-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:df7fc30ddd5fcb52@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261116T163000Z DTEND:20261116T173000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Book Club for Kids DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 11:30 AM—12:30 PM\nChildren's Cra ft Room\nActon Memorial Library\n486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nJoi n our book club designed for homeschool families. We will provide the mont hly book and participants will engage in a self led discussion of the them es and storyline. Suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 11. This month's book is Will’s Race for Home by Jewell Parker Rhodes.\nReasonab le accommodations for people with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov \nRegister online between 10/19/2026 12:00 AM and 11/16/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, Ac ton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/acton-memorial-library/homescho ol-book-club-for-kids-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f2ad079cd019b798@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261116T170000Z DTEND:20261116T180000Z SUMMARY:Building Community Book Club at Fowler DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 12:00—1:30 PM\nMeeting Room\nFowl er Library\n1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nWhat does it take to build community? We'll seek inspiration in books and talk to others intere sted in creating and strengthening connections in this book club started b y our friends at Art for All. Books for each month will be available for p ickup at Fowler. Due to the timing of our meetings\, please feel free to b ring lunch.\nWe will typically meet the third Monday of the month. Please note any changes due to Monday holidays (typically we meet the following w eek instead). \nAccessibility\nThe Concord Free Public Library is committ ed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to our resources\, programs \, and services. Learn more about accessibility at our libraries. You can also email our administration team or give us a call at either of our libr aries to request additional accommodations.\nOur Sponsors\nThe Concord Fre e Public Library's programs are free to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.\nRegister online between 8/5/2024 9:00 AM and 11/16/2026 9:00 PM. LOCATION:Fowler Library\, 1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/fowler-library/building-commu nity-book-club-at-fowler-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2f8e3c7c64dbc13a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z DTSTART:20261116T200000Z DTEND:20261116T213000Z SUMMARY:Read to Birdy the Therapy Dog DESCRIPTION:Read to Birdy the Therapy Dog!\n\nTherapy Dog Birdy visitsthe L ibrary on Monday afternoons!\n\nDrop in and meet this sweet and furryfrien d from 3:00 - 3:30. If you have a little one who is scared of dogs\,Birdy is the perfect Therapy Dog to help them. Birdy will visit with kidsaround the Children's Section of the library for the first thirty minutes.(This p ortion is for children of all ages.)\n\nFirst through Fourth Gradestudents who would like to practice their reading skills can register toRead to Bi rdy from 3:30 - 4:30 on a first come\, first read basis.\n\nSignup will be at the Youth Services Desk.\n\nNo Registration Required\,please view this event in the library calendar. LOCATION:Children's Picture Book Area\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\,024 93\, United States\, Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/childrens-picture-book-area/re ad-to-birdy-the-therapy-dog-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f8a3fba60fc596dd@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z DTSTART:20261116T203000Z DTEND:20261116T213000Z SUMMARY:Ginger's Growing Readers - A Book Club for Second and Third Graders DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 3:30—4:30 PM\nChildren's Program Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Be lmont\, MA\, 02478\nJoin our brand new monthly book club just for second a nd third graders! Read the book at home\, and then gather at the library t o discuss the story and do fun activities. This month we will be reading a nd talking about Our Friend Hedgehog by Lauren Castillo. Staff can help yo u request and check out  a copy. \nThis program is for kids in second an d third grade. Space is limited. Please register. \nSupplies provided by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. \nThis event is generously spo nsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.\nRegister online betw een 10/20/2026 12:00 AM and 11/14/2026 3:00 PM. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/ginger s-growing-readers-a-book-club-for-second-and-third-graders-2026-11-16?utm_ source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2cd76d573e148086@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261116T210000Z DTEND:20261116T220000Z SUMMARY:Page Turners 4th & 5th Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nStory & Craft Room\ nGoodnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\nAll 4th and 5th gr aders are invited to join us for Page Turners Book Club at the Goodnow Lib rary! Kids will discuss a book\, enjoy a snack\, and make a craft! This mo nth we're reading The Sherlock Society by James Ponti. \nPick up a physic al copy of the book in the Children's Room.\n*Registration is required and can be completed below. \nRegister online between 10/19/2026 9:00 AM and 11/16/2026 2:00 PM. LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/goodnow-library/page-turners- 4th-and-5th-grade-book-club-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2fb413c3830e02c0@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T010000Z SUMMARY:Dinovember for Adults: Tyrant Lizard Queen with Author Riley Black DESCRIPTION:Calling all adults who never stopped loving dinosaurs! This Nov ember\, the Library has a Dinovember event for you! We're thrilled to welc ome award-winning author Riley Black for a discussion of her new book Tyra nt Lizard Queen\, about perhaps the most iconic dinosaur\, Tyrannosaurus r ex.\n\nThis is a virtual event. Register for this program here!\n\nSigned copies of Tyrant Lizard Queen will be available through Harvard Book Store .\n\nAbout Tyrant Lizard Queen\n\nTyrannosaurus rex is a prehistoric celeb rity. Exceeding 40 feet in length and weighing over 9 tons\, the largest i ndividuals of this dinosaurian species were intimidating predators capable of crushing bone and consuming more than a hundred pounds of flesh in a b ite. But the last of the tyrant dinosaurs had a life beyond ripping and te aring. More than 66 million years ago\, T. rex courted each other\, nested \, watched over their offspring\, slept\, drank\, and explored ancient flo odplains inhabited by a fantastic cast of impressive dinosaurs like the hu ge long-neck Alamosaurus and burly\, three-horned Torosaurus. For the firs t time\, the life story of this impressive\, sensitive predator is told as if you were there to watch it unfold.\n\nIn her latest prehistoric nature walk\, bestselling and award-winning author Riley Black follows the life of plucky T. rex Snaggletooth from the time she hatches through her tumult uous adulthood. The prehistoric forest Snag emerges into is full of danger \, and yet\, as Riley bases Snaggletooth's life on the latest scientific d iscoveries\, the carnivorous dinosaur survives to play\, court\, fight\, s leep\, nest\, and more as she grows up in Cretaceous North America. She tu ssles with rival tyrannosaurs\, hunts for delectable prey\, and finds soft moments of connection in the forest. Even the most die-hard dinosaur fan will come away with a new perspective and appreciation for the Tyrant Liza rd Queen.\n\nAbout the Author\n\nRiley Black (she/they) has been heralded as “one of our premier gifted young science writers” and is the bestse lling\, award-winning author of several books\, including When the Earth W as Green and The Last Days of the Dinosaurs. A science correspondent for S mithsonian and regular contributor to publications like National Geographi c and Slate\, Riley is a widely-recognized expert on paleontology. She won the 2024 Friend of Darwin Award from the National Center for Science Educ ation. LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/dinovember -for-adults-tyrant-lizard-queen-with-author-riley-black-2026-11-16?utm_sou rce=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96ac5742cc010902@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T020000Z SUMMARY:Newton Free Library: Dinovember for Adults: Tyrant Lizard Queen wit h Author Riley Black DESCRIPTION:Details LOCATION:Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/events/newton-free-library-din ovember-for-adults-tyrant-lizard-queen-with-author-riley--2026-11-16?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:909d708ab471024d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - "Little Mister Victory" with Author and Historian David K ruh DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nSign up here! \nJoin us for a talk with one of our favorite speakers\, David Kruh\, on h is new book "Little Mister Victory: A Daughter's Search for the Woman Who Abandoned Her Father on VJ Day\, co-written by Tina Drzal. "Little Mister Victory" is the story of Tina's decades-long search for the woman who aban doned her father on VJ Day. Using cutting-edge DNA analysis and good-old-f ashioned detective work (burrowing into newspaper archives\, ecclesiastic and government documents) David and Tina found the mother\, along with a s urprise\; abandoning her newborn baby was not the most shocking act of her life.\nThis program is in partner with the Ashland Public Library LOCATION:Acton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/events/virtual-little-mister-vi ctory-with-author-and-historian-david-kruh-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_m edium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2f0884f45f9d9866@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T010000Z SUMMARY:"Little Mister Victory" with Author and Historian David Kruh DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nPLEASE NOTE T HIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will r eceive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.\nJoin us for a talk wi th one of our favorite speakers\, David Kruh\, on his new book "Little Mis ter Victory: A Daughter's Search for the Woman Who Abandoned Her Father on VJ Day\, co-written by Tina Drzal. Little Mister Victory is the story of Tina's decades-long search for the woman who abandoned her father on VJ Da y. Using cutting-edge DNA analysis and good-old-fashioned detective work ( burrowing into newspaper archives\, ecclesiastic and government documents) David and Tina found the mother\, along with a surprise\; abandoning her newborn baby was not the most shocking act of her life.\nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registr ants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.  \nAbout the Author:\nLittle Mister Victory is David's sixth published bo ok. Along with dozens of columns and articles in local newspapers and nati onal magzines\, his other work includes two books on Boston's Scollay Squa re and the building of Route 128\, as well as a musical about the Boston R ed Sox so-called Curse (which he says may have returned.)\nPlease register for this event LOCATION:Holliston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/events/little-mister-victor y-with-author-and-historian-david-kruh-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_mediu m=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:067c2720835abc5c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - "Little Mister Victory" with Author and Historian David K ruh DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**PL EASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registr ants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  \nJoin us for a talk with one of our favorite speakers\, David Kruh\, on his new book "Little Mister Victory: A Daughter's Search for the Woman Who Abando ned Her Father on VJ Day\, co-written by Tina Drzal. Little Mister Victory  is the story of Tina's decades-long search for the woman who abandoned h er father on VJ Day. Using cutting-edge DNA analysis and good-old-fashione d detective work (burrowing into newspaper archives\, ecclesiastic and gov ernment documents) David and Tina found the mother\, along with a surprise \; abandoning her newborn baby was not the most shocking act of her life.\ nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be rec orded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hour s of the program. \nAbout the Author:\nLittle Mister Victory is David's s ixth published book. Along with dozens of columns and articles in local ne wspapers and national magzines\, his other work includes two books on Bost on's Scollay Square and the building of Route 128\, as well as a musical a bout the Boston Red Sox so-called Curse (which he says may have returned.) \nPlease register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confir mation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them\ , the email will be coming from Zoom.\nThis program is sponsored by the Fr iends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrilled to be collaboratin g with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this program to our communitie s.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main ca lendar LOCATION:Ashland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-little-mister- victory-with-author-and-historian-david-kruh-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm _medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:759961b3ada4879c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052516Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual – “Little Mister Victory” with Author and Historian D avid Kruh DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk with one of our favorite speakers\, David Kr uh\, on his new book “Little Mister Victory: A Daughter’s Search for t he Woman Who Abandoned Her Father on VJ Day\, co-written by Tina Drzal. Li ttle Mister Victory is the story of Tina’s decades-long search for the w oman who abandoned her father on VJ Day. Using cutting-edge DNA analysis a nd good-old-fashioned detective work (burrowing into newspaper archives\, ecclesiastic and government documents) David and Tina found the mother\, a long with a surprise\; abandoning her newborn baby was not the most shocki ng act of her life. **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Register to receive a Zoom link via email.** Register dir ectly on Zoom HERE. RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All reg istrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the progr am. About the Author: Little Mister Victory is David’s sixth published b ook. Along with dozens of columns and articles in local newspapers and nat ional magzines\, his other work includes two books on Boston’s Scollay S quare and the building of Route 128\, as well as a musical about the Bosto n Red Sox so-called Curse (which he says may have returned.) This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we’re thri lled to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this pr ogram to our communities. LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sherborn/virtual/virtual-little-miste r-victory-with-author-and-historian-david-kruh-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&u tm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9dae16f593fb6b3e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T010000Z SUMMARY:Library: Virtual – “Little Mister Victory” with Author and Hi storian David Kruh DESCRIPTION:“Little Mister Victory” is the story of Tina’s decades-lo ng search for the woman who abandoned her father on VJ Day. Using cutting- edge DNA analysis and good-old-fashioned detective work (burrowing into ne wspaper archives\, ecclesiastic and government documents) David and Tina f ound the mother\, along with a surprise\; abandoning her newborn baby was not the most shocking act of her life. Sign up here! LOCATION:Zoom\, Acton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/zoom/library-virtual-little-mis ter-victory-with-author-and-historian-david-kruh-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics &utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dc2978c3a449141f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261117T000000Z DTEND:20261117T010000Z SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Monday Night Book Club DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nVirtual \nTonight w e are discussing The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict. Please register to get the Zoom link and passcode.\nCopies of the book will be available at the Book Club area on the second floor of the library approximately one mo nth before the meeting. There will also be digital copies available on the Libby app for Lexington residents. Those who wish to socialize before the meeting are welcome to join the Zoom call at 6:45.\nRegister online betwe en 10/11/2026 12:00 AM and 11/16/2026 8:00 PM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/virtu al-monday-night-book-club-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d2b08b3a94c7965f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261118 SUMMARY:Book Group - The Loneliness of Sonia & Sunny LOCATION:Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/events/book-group-the-lonelin ess-of-sonia-and-sunny-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8a07bc95ee890682@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261117T160000Z DTEND:20261117T170000Z SUMMARY:COA Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nTrustees' Con ference Room \nSherborn Library \n4 Sanger St. \, Sherborn \, MA\, 01770\n The Sherborn Book Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:00. We meet at the Sherborn Public Library. All are welcome to join the group. P lease let us know if you would like to be added to the list of attendees b y emailing coadirector@sherbornma.org or by calling 508-651-7858. We alway s welcome new readers.\nNovember Selection: Writers & Lovers\nBy Lily King LOCATION:Sherborn Library\, 4 Sanger St.\, Sherborn\, MA\, 01770\, Sherborn URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sherborn/sherborn-library/coa-book-cl ub-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a71f79c724af26fe@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261117T180000Z DTEND:20261117T190000Z SUMMARY:NFPL Afternoon Book Club - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 1:00—2:00 PM\nCommunity Room\nNe edham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nSy bil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings\, around half past ten\, Sybil si ts down to write letters—to her brother\, to her best friend\, to the pr esident of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desp erately wants to take\, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them wha t she thinks of their latest books\, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter.\nSybil expects her world to go on as it always has—a mother\, grandmother\, wife\, divorcee\, distinguished lawy er\, she has lived a very full life. But when letters from someone in her past force her to examine one of the most painful periods of her life\, sh e realizes that the letter she has been writing over the years needs to be read and that she cannot move forward until she finds it in her heart to offer forgiveness.\nThe Correspondent is available as a book\, in large pr int\, as a Playaway audiobook and as an e-book and e-audiobook on Libby.\n This event will be Hybrid - Live in Person in the Community Room as well a s via ZOOM. Please send email to neemail1@minlib.net if you wish to be add ed to the list to receive the Zoom link to this event.\n\nNo Registration Required - Email neemail1@minlib.net to receive the Zoom Link LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/n fpl-afternoon-book-club-the-correspondent-by-virginia-evans-2026-11-17?utm _source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8af330967e3ef517@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261117T181500Z DTEND:20261117T191500Z SUMMARY:Town Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 1:15—2:00 PM\nElla Eaton Room\nS outhborough Library\n25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\nMembers of th e Town Book Club will meet to discuss the book selection. The group will b e reading The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett for the November mee ting. For any questions\, or to request a book on interlibrary loan\, plea se email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.gov. LOCATION:Southborough Library\, 25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\, So uthborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/southborough-library/tow n-book-club-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e69ec188b9ddfb32@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261117T193000Z DTEND:20261117T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 1st & 2nd Grades DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWe ston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in 1 st & 2nd Grades!\n\nOctober 6th through December 15th\n\nMeet us at the Li brary after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Dra w\, color or play quiet games while listening to the librarian read. This is a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No elect ronics\, please!\n\nCountry & Woodland School Students take the CW Bus. Th ey will need a note each week to give their teacher/school.\n\nRegistratio n Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions with your registration. \nRegister online between 9/21/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-1st-and-2nd-grades-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bf99e3f13ddca893@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261117T210000Z DTEND:20261117T220000Z SUMMARY:Mystery Book Group - Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nZoom\nWeston Publi c Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\n\nJoin us for a discuss ion of Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk.\nCop ies are available at the Circulation Desk or digitally on Overdrive/Libby  or as a digital audiobook on Hoopla. Please register to receive the Zoo m Link.\n"In a remote Polish village\, Janina devotes the dark winter days to studying astrology\, translating the poetry of William Blake\, and tak ing care of the summer homes of wealthy Warsaw residents. Her reputation a s a crank and a recluse is amplified by her not-so-secret preference for t he company of animals over humans. Then a neighbor\, Big Foot\, turns up d ead. Soon other bodies are discovered\, in increasingly strange circumstan ces. As suspicions mount\, Janina inserts herself into the investigation\, certain that she knows whodunit. If only anyone would pay her mind . . . A deeply satisfying thriller cum fairy tale\, Drive Your Plow over the Bon es of the Dead is a provocative exploration of the murky borderland betwee n sanity and madness\, justice and tradition\, autonomy and fate. Whom do we deem sane? it asks. Who is worthy of a voice"-- Provided by publisher.\ nRegister online between 6/18/2025 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 3:00 PM. LOCATION:Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/events/mystery-book-group-driv e-your-plow-over-the-bones-of-the-dead-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_mediu m=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1fa02d5d1cf5844c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261117T210000Z DTEND:20261117T220000Z SUMMARY:Fourth & Fifth Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 4:00—5:00 PM\nElla Eaton Room\nS outhborough Library\n25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\nChildren in g rades 4 and 5 are invited to join this book club. A selection will be chos en each month and books will be ordered on interlibrary loan for all parti cipants. Each meeting will feature a book discussion and related activitie s. Please email Kim at kivers@southboroughma.gov for more information.  W e will be reading Ms. Pennypickle's Puzzle Quest by Chris Grabenstein for the November meeting. \nRegister online between 7/23/2026 1:00 PM and 11/ 24/2026 12:00 PM. LOCATION:Southborough Library\, 25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\, So uthborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/southborough-library/fou rth-and-fifth-grade-book-club-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d11c79c0832055eb@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z DTSTART:20261117T210000Z DTEND:20261117T220000Z SUMMARY:📚 Career Talk with YA Author Annie Cardi! 📚 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 4:00—5:00 PM\nTeen Room\nWaltham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin us for a car eer talk with local YA Author Annie Cardi on Tuesday\, November 17 at 4 PM !\nFor Novel November\, we're hearing from Annie about what it's like to n avigate professional writing alongside other work. You can ask her about d rafting a novel and the process of publishing!\nSnacks are provided!\nFor grades 6-12.\nThis program is generously supported by the Friends of the W altham Public Library.\n📚📚📚\n¡Acompáñenos en una exploración profesional con una Autor de YA\, Annie Cardi\, el martes 17 de noviembre a las 4 p.m.!\nCon motivo del «Noviembre de la novela»\, Annie nos cuent a cómo es compaginar la escritura profesional con otros trabajos. ¡Puede s preguntarle sobre cómo escribir el borrador de una novela y el proceso de publicación!\nPara grados 6-12.\n¡Se ofrecerán meriendas!\nEste prog rama cuenta con el generoso apoyo de los Amigos de la Biblioteca Pública de Waltham. LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/career -talk-with-ya-author-annie-cardi-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe rral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:68ed79b32b9f5f69@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261117T210000Z DTEND:20261117T220000Z SUMMARY:Next Chapter Book Club for 2nd & 3rd Graders DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nStory & Craft Room \nGoodnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\n2nd and 3rd Grade rs are invited to join us for Next Chapter Book Club!  Kids will discuss a book\, enjoy a snack\, and a make a craft!  This program will take plac e in the Story & Craft Room.  \nThis month we're reading Zoey and Sassaf ras: Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citra.  Pick up a physical copy of the book in the Children's Room.\n*Registration is Required and can be com pleted below.\nPlease note: Children under the age of 10 may not be left u naccompanied in the library. \n\nRegister online between 10/20/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 2:00 PM. LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/goodnow-library/next-chapter- book-club-for-2nd-and-3rd-graders-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=ref erral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:09fa7047b3d01ae1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261117T211500Z DTEND:20261117T221500Z SUMMARY:Page Turners Book Club (grades 4–5) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 4:15—4:45 PM\nChildren's Activit y Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\ , 02420\nDo you love to read? Want to discover some new books and read a v ariety of genres? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesti ng books?\nPage Turners is our monthly book discussion group for 4th & 5th graders. Participants are expected to read the book prior to the club mee ting and come prepared to talk about it.\nWhen you sign up\, you are regis tered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10/20\, 11/17\, & 12/15). Ple ase register only if you can attend all meetings.\nTo allow the most child ren to participate in our book clubs\, we ask 5th graders to choose betwee n Page Turners Book Club and Plot Twists Book Club.\nIf your child becomes unable to attend this program\, please notify the library as soon as poss ible. Repeated 'no-shows' without notification may result in your child's removal from the club and may prohibit your child from registering for fut ure programs.\nIn order to successfully participate in this program\, a pa rticipant should have:\nthe ability to attend programs independently\nthe ability to read and comprehend chapter books (accessible formats available )\nthe ability to be an engaged participant in a conversation—including the ability to be an active listener\, take turns talking\, and treat peer s with courtesy and respect\na desire to interact and socialize with peers \na desire to read outside their comfort zone and try different genres\nRe gister online between 9/14/2026 7:00 PM and 11/23/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/page- turners-book-club-grades-4-5-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8b323427e29cb4f1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261117T220000Z DTEND:20261117T230000Z SUMMARY:In Person - Cook Book Club: "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen" b y Sean Sherman DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 5:00—6:00 PM\nCheever Conference Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nWe're s o excited about our Cookbook Club at the Ashland Public Library! For this month's meeting\, we are picking recipes from "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen" by Sean Sherman.\nSynopsis: \n"Here is real food--our indigeno us American fruits and vegetables\, the wild and foraged ingredients\, gam e and fish. Locally sourced\, seasonal\, "clean" ingredients and nose-to-t ail cooking are nothing new to Sean Sherman\, the Oglala Lakota chef and f ounder of The Sioux Chef. In his breakout book\, The Sioux Chef's Indigeno us Kitchen\, Sherman shares his approach to creating boldly seasoned foods that are vibrant\, healthful\, at once elegant and easy. Sherman dispels outdated notions of Native American fare--no fry bread or Indian tacos her e--and no European staples such as wheat flour\, dairy products\, sugar\, and domestic pork and beef. The Sioux Chef's healthful plates embrace veni son and rabbit\, river and lake trout\, duck and quail\, wild turkey\, blu eberries\, sage\, sumac\, timpsula or wild turnip\, plums\, purslane\, and abundant wildflowers. Contemporary and authentic\, his dishes feature ced ar braised bison\, griddled wild rice cakes\, amaranth crackers with smoke d white bean paste\, three sisters salad\, deviled duck eggs\, smoked turk ey soup\, dried meats\, roasted corn sorbet\, and hazelnut-maple bites. Th e Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen is a rich education and a delectable int roduction to modern indigenous cuisine of the Dakota and Minnesota territo ries\, with a vision and approach to food that travels well beyond those b orders"\nPlease register so we know how much cutlery to have on hand.\n\nH ow it works:\nGet the book from the library or order it from the library c atalog. (If you can't find this book\, please use any recipe you can find that adheres to the theme.)\nPick a recipe from "The Sioux Chef's Indigeno us Kitchen".\nMake enough to share & swap (for about 10 people) and bring your own serving utensils.\nCome to the library and be prepared to eat\, s hare\, chat\, and connect over food.\nWe'll be talking about what you like d or didn't like about the recipe\, how you picked your recipe\, and if yo u modified it at all. \nPer the Public Health Department:\nThis is a potl uck event\, the food is donated and shared\, it does not come from a licen sed kitchen.\nThe library is not liable for allergies but all cooks are en couraged to bring an ingredient card with their food so we can be aware of allergens.\nAttendees must contribute to participate.\nDisclaimer:\nWe ca nnot guarantee that there will be gluten free or vegetarian/vegan options as attendees will choose the dishes they will make. We will\, though\, hav e individual meetings that focus on various topics that may feature these kinds of choices.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nRe turn to main calendar\nRegister online between 11/1/2024 9:00 AM and 11/17 /2026 6:00 PM. LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, 66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\, Ashl and URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/ashland-public-library/in-per son-cook-book-club-the-sioux-chefs-indigenous-kitchen-by-sean-sherman-2026 -11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d84c543510b6e472@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261117T220000Z DTEND:20261117T230000Z SUMMARY:Book Club for Children ages 7-8 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 5:00—5:30 PM\nChildren's Program Room\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472 \nJoin a children's librarian to discuss Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon. Copies of the book are available to pick up at the Children's Room desk. Participants should read the book in advance of the meeting and be ready t o discuss. For children ages 7-8. Registration is required and begins on N ovember 3.\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate and do es not share your information with anyone. We are committed to providing r easonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our events. Contac t the library at emiranda@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6435 at least two we eks before an event to arrange for modification.\nRegister online between 11/3/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 5:30 PM. LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 024 72\, Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/watertown-free-public-libra ry/book-club-for-children-ages-7-8-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re ferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7efc3d6756f45e49@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261117T230000Z DTEND:20261118T000000Z SUMMARY:Author Talk: "Dancing with Roomba" by Joe Jones DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 6:00—7:00 PM\nProgram Room\nThe Randall Library\n19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\nJoin us for a pre sentation and conversation with Joe Jones\, one of the creators of everyon e's favorite working robot!\nAbout the Book:\nWith nearly 50 million units sold\, iRobot’s Roomba is a cultural icon. But for five decades scores of earlier\, would-be inventors tried and failed to create a practical rob ot vacuum cleaner. Success turned out to require a breakthrough at an MIT robotics lab\, a persevering dreamer\, and an inspired development team. P eek behind the scenes to see how this revolutionary product came to be\, h ow it works\, and how a tiny company bested a crowd of corporate giants.   \nThe book is written in an engaging and accessible style by Roomba’s chief architect. Anyone who owns a Roomba\, works in technology\, dreams o f building a product\, or is just curious about the robot that launched a million memes will find much to love.\nSponsored by the Randall Library Fr iends Association LOCATION:The Randall Library\, 19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, Sto w URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/stow/the-randall-library/author-talk- dancing-with-roomba-by-joe-jones-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe rral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:03f4f241c623a486@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261117T233000Z DTEND:20261118T010000Z SUMMARY:Library: AML Book Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:Acton Memorial Library Book Discussion Group. Check this link t o see this month’s and upcoming month’s books: https://www.actonmemori allibrary.org/kids-teens-and-adults/just-for-adults/book-groups/ Reasonabl e accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request b y emailing library@actonma.gov. LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, Acton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/acton-memorial-library/library- aml-book-discussion-group-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1295e48fcf50c898@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261117T233000Z DTEND:20261118T003000Z STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:Cancelled: CANCELED - 3rd Tuesday Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nMeeting Room\nSarg ent Memorial Library\n427 Massachusetts Ave\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719\nHav e you considered joining a book club but don’t know if you can make a lo ng-term commitment? Our 3rd Tuesday Book Club may be just right for you! T his group will meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 PM\, and registration will happen on a monthly basis. This means that folks can pick which meetings to attend based on their schedule and interest level. Priority registration for the next month's meeting will be given to those in attendance. \nCheck the library website or circulation desk for each month’s book pick\, register for the next meeting\, and pick up a copy o f the book at the desk! For the near future\, we will be reading fiction. Email Laura at lskorczeski@cwmars.org with any questions.\nNo book club th is month because of Town Meeting & Thanksgiving. See you in December! LOCATION:Sargent Memorial Library\, 427 Massachusetts Ave\, Boxborough\, MA \, 01719\, Boxborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/sargent-memorial-library/cancel ed-3rd-tuesday-book-club-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e0b1a2dd209893c1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261118T000000Z DTEND:20261118T013000Z SUMMARY:Author Event: Nathaniel Philbrick DESCRIPTION:Friends of the Needham Public Library Salon Series National Boo k Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick\, author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower\, discusses his new book revealing how California’s Gold Rush forged the modern United States—and lit the long fuse to the civil war. Mr. Philbrick will appear in conversation with filmmaker Randall MacLowry \, whose work for the GBH/PBS American Experience series includes the docu mentary “The Gold Rush.” Location: Powers Hall\, Needham Town Hall. Pr esented in collaboration with the Needham Free Public Library. Friends’ programs are free to all\, and all are welcome. Programs and book sales ar e typically presented in the library’s Community Room at 1139 Highland A venue\, Needham. Please register to attend programs at needhamlibrary.org/ events. Seats are limited. LOCATION:Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-town-hall/author-even t-nathaniel-philbrick-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fd1a46dde4265324@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261118T000000Z DTEND:20261118T010000Z SUMMARY:Teen Queer Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a book club where we'll read and discuss a new quee r book each month. This month\, we're talking about: Fun Home by Alison Be chdel. Books will be available for pick-up at the Teen Desk. Snacks will b e provided! Registration is required. For grades 9-12. LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/teen-queer -book-club-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1b3a0944c735035c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261118T000000Z DTEND:20261118T010000Z SUMMARY:McAuliffe - Queer Reads Book Discussion: Moonflow DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nCommunity Room\nMc Auliffe Library\n746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\nThe Queer Rea ds Book Discussion celebrates queer authors\, books\, and themes. This dis cussion meets in person every third Tuesday of the month at the McAuliffe Branch. This month's title is Moonflow by Bitter Karella.\n"I see somethin g out there\, in the woods. It does not have a face. They call it the King 's Breakfast. One bite and you can understand the full scope of the univer se\; one bite and you can commune with forgotten gods beyond human compreh ension. And it only grows deep in the Pamogo forest\, where the trees crow d so tight that the forest floor is pitch black day and night\, where rumo rs of disappearing hikers and strange cults that worship the divine femini ne abound. Sarah makes her living growing mushrooms. When a bad harvest le aves her in a desperate fix\, the lure of the King's Breakfast has her jou rneying into those vast uncharted woods. Her only guide is the most annoyi ng man in the world\, and he's convinced there's no danger. But as they de scend deeper\, they realize they're not alone. Something is luring them in to the heart of the forest\, and they must answer its call." LOCATION:McAuliffe Branch Library\, 746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01 701\, Framingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/mcauliffe-branch-library/m cauliffe-queer-reads-book-discussion-moonflow-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&ut m_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7e45e384675034a8@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z DTSTART:20261118T000000Z DTEND:20261118T010000Z SUMMARY:Queer Lit Book Group: Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nTrustees Room\nWal tham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nThis month we 'll be discussing Don't Let the Forest In by C.G. Drews. Pick up a copy at the library from our book group display table on the first floor. The eBo ok and digital audio may also be available.\n\nThe Queer Lit book group re ads books about the queer experience\, covering fiction\, non-fiction\, an d memoir. This group meets one Tuesday a month at 7:00 PM.\n\nPlease email Ash at awolff@minlib.net for more information. LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/queer- lit-book-group-dont-let-the-forest-in-by-c-g-drews-2026-11-17?utm_source=i cs&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:17ca4f546e0b014b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052433Z DTSTART:20261118T000000Z DTEND:20261118T010000Z SUMMARY:Book Chat on Minds and Hearts with the Mercy Otis Warren Society DESCRIPTION:He was a mercurial lawyer who rallied Patriots in the American Revolution with the cry of "no taxation with representation." She was a wr iter who swayed politics from behind the scenes\, and penned the first his tory of the war. Together\, this brother and sister pair of James Otis and Mercy Otis Warren were some of the most influential but oft forgotten fig ures of early America. Jeffrey Hacker's dual biography Minds and Hearts sh owcases their intertwined lives\, as Mercy's star continued to rise throug h the Federal period as her brother's mental illness caused him to fade fr om public life.\n\nJoin Lexington History Museums and Lea Filson of the Me rcy Otis Warren Society for an online discussion of the Warrens and their world. This discussion is best enjoyed having read the book\, but finishin g it is never required!\n\n$10 LHM members\, $15 nonmembers LOCATION:Lexington Historical Society\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/lexington-historical-societ y/book-chat-on-minds-and-hearts-with-the-mercy-otis-warren-society-2026-11 -17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:07dadd8b5a6c3e6a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261118T000000Z DTEND:20261118T010000Z SUMMARY:Evan Brooke presents Madeline McKnight Signs Off in conversation wi th Emily Franklin DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tue\, November 17th\, at 7 pm\, when Evan Bro oke presents her debut novel\, Madeline McKnight Signs Off\, in conversati on with Emily Franklin. An unconventional relationship betw... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/evan-brooke- presents-madeline-mcknight-signs-off-in-conversation-with-emily-fran-2026- 11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eda9587797ffd09b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T045319Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 SUMMARY:** Concord Art ** Independent Press Reading Series: McSweeney's LOCATION:Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/events/concord-art-independen t-press-reading-series-mcsweeneys-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=ref erral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ad9234bc8914e5ef@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261118T150000Z DTEND:20261118T160000Z SUMMARY:Senior Book Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nOffsite\nWater town\, MA\, 02472\nThis book group meets at the Senior Center at 31 Marsha ll St on the second Wednesday of the month. \nTo register for a Zoom link \, please contact the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490.\n2026-2027 Booklist \nCopies of the upcoming book are available for checkout at the Circulatio n Desk!\n\nSeptember – Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout\nOctober – Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg\nNovember – Twice by Mitch Albom **M eeting on Wednesday\, Nov. 18 due to Veterans’ Day. \nDecember – Home for the Holidays by Taylor Hahn\nJanuary – Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidd er\nFebruary – The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway\nMarch – Cl ammed Up by Barbara Ross\nApril – The Saturday Evening Girls Club by Jan e Healey \nMay – A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie\nJune – How to R ead a Book by Monica Wood\nJuly – Book Selection Meeting. Please come wi th a book you have read and would like to recommend (350 page limit).\nAug ust – General discussion and sharing of books we are all reading LOCATION:Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/events/senior-book-group-20 26-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a8549e74d6fbb87f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261118T160000Z DTEND:20261118T170000Z SUMMARY:Morning Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:30 PM\nTRUSTEES RO OM\nMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\n14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\nNew me mbers welcome\, no registration required except for our meeting in June!  \nJoin us the third Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise noted on our calendar) for a stimulating discussion.\nThis month's selection is: Big Ch ief by Jon Hickey.\nCopies of the book will be available at the Circulati on desk of the library. Some titles are also available through Hoopla and Libby/Overdrive.\nThe Morning Book Discussion is Sponsored by the Friends of the Library LOCATION:MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\, 14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/morse-institute-library/mornin g-book-discussion-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79e581d42567c9eb@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261118T160000Z DTEND:20261118T170000Z SUMMARY:In Person - Bio/Memoir Book Club: "Measure of a Man" by Martin Gree nfield DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nCheever Con ference Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\n Join the conversation as we discuss Measure of a Man: From Auschwitz Survi vor to Presidents' Tailor\, "the inspiring story of a man who has been cal led "America's greatest living tailor" and "the most interesting man in th e world."\nTaken from his Czechoslovakian home at age fifteen and transpor ted to the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz with his family\, Martin G reenfield came face to face with "Angel of Death" Dr. Joseph Mengele and w as divided forever from his parents\, sisters\, and baby brother. In haunt ing\, powerful prose\, Greenfield remembers his desperation and fear as a teenager alone in the death camp and how an SS soldier's shirt dramaticall y altered the course of his life. He learned how to sew\; and when he bega n wearing the shirt under his prisoner uniform\, he learned that clothes p ossess great power and could even help save his life.\nMeasure of a Man is the story of a man who suffered unimaginable horror and emerged with a dr eam of success. From sweeping floors at a New York clothing factory to fou nding America’s premier custom suit company\, Greenfield built a fashion empire. Now 86 years old and working with his sons\, Greenfield has dress ed the famous and powerful of D.C. and Hollywood\, including Presidents Dw ight Eisenhower\, Bill Clinton\, and Barack Obama\, celebrities Paul Newma n\, Leonardo DiCaprio\, and Jimmy Fallon\, and the stars of Martin Scorses e's films.\nWritten with soul-baring honesty and\, at times\, a wry sense of humor\, Measure of a Man is a memoir unlike any other\; one that will i nspire hope and renew faith in the resilience of man."\nWe'll have copies of the book at the library for you to borrow or you can order it from our online catalog.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nRetu rn to Main Calendar LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, 66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\, Ashl and URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/ashland-public-library/in-per son-bio-memoir-book-club-measure-of-a-man-by-martin-greenfield-2026-11-18? utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4c54967d776057f6@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052428Z DTSTART:20261118T160000Z DTEND:20261118T170000Z SUMMARY:Page Turners Book Club | For Seniors 60+ DESCRIPTION:Page Turners Book Club at the Beech Street Center\n\nJoin a liv ely discussion on current novels and timeless classics\, fiction\, and non fiction. November’s book is Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield.\n\nN ew members are always welcome!\n\nFor seniors 60+. LOCATION:Beech Street Center\, 266 Beech Street\, Belmont\, MA 02478\, USA\ , Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/beech-street-center/page-turn ers-book-club-for-seniors-60-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0adf6c76dc94e2d9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z DTSTART:20261118T200000Z DTEND:20261118T210000Z SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 3:00—3:30 PM\nChildren's Progr am Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nRead and have fun each week as we explore picture b ooks and their authors and illustrators with the educators from Watertown Family Center.  Please find the program and register at this link -- http s://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7JtWhNRTKxe9xKdFXNQEN9JHUE6Kv7cVQjT reO00OacDjZg/viewform?pli=1\nRecommended for ages 3 to 6.\nWhat is an Auth or study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to com pare and contrast themes in author’s books\, analyze text and illustrati ons\, and make connections between an author's life and his/her work and b etween the author's work and your child’s life.\nSign up guarantees spac e for all sessions. Space is limited. Please contact Coordinator of Childr en's Services Deborah Borsuk with any questions at dborsuk@minlib.net. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/little -bookworms-author-study-registration-required-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&ut m_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8ec393981423c56d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261118T203000Z DTEND:20261118T213000Z SUMMARY:Teen Silent Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 3:30—4:15 PM\nTrustees Room\nM aynard Public Library\n77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\nEnjoy an snack\ , then read independently! No discussions\, no required reading before com ing! Bring what you are currently reading\, or choose something from the l ibrary.\n\n Meets on the last Wednesday each month at 3:30pm.\n This mon th's treats: Cookies\n For ages 11-18\, No registration needed.\n Questi ons? Contact Casey at cpetipas-haggerty@minlib.net or 978-897-1010 x106 LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, Mayn ard URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/maynard-public-library/teen-s ilent-book-club-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d43f5ca6d334ac88@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z DTSTART:20261118T203000Z DTEND:20261118T213000Z SUMMARY:Joey’s Junior Book Club (for Kindergarten and First Grade) (PLEAS E NOTE NEW DATE) DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 3:30—4:15 PM\nChildren's Progr am Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nJoin our monthly book club just for kindergartners and first graders! Read the book at home\, and then gather at the library to discuss the story and do fun activities. This month we will be reading and talking about They all Saw a Cat by Brendan Wenzel.\nThis program is for kindergarten and first graders and their grownups. Space is limited. Please register.\nSupplies provided by the Friends of the Belmont Public L ibrary. \nRegister online between 10/20/2026 12:00 AM and 11/18/2026 3:00 PM. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/joeys- junior-book-club-for-kindergarten-and-first-grade-please-note-new-date-202 6-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3667047fa975b6e3@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261118T210000Z DTEND:20261118T220000Z SUMMARY:Book Buddies - Book Club for 1st Graders DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nStory & Craft Ro om\nGoodnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\n1st graders are invited to this relaxed first book club experience designed to foster a l ove of reading!  Kids will discuss a book\, enjoy a snack\, and make a cr aft!\nThis month we are reading Annie and Snowball and The Thankful Frien ds by Cynthia Rylant. This program will take place in the Story & Craft R oom. \nPick up a physical copy of the book in the Children's Room.\n*Regi stration is required and can be completed below.\nPlease note: Children un der the age of 10 may not be left unaccompanied in the library. \nRegiste r online between 10/21/2026 4:00 PM and 11/18/2026 9:30 AM. LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/goodnow-library/book-buddies- book-club-for-1st-graders-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7a84af73f4f3b3b6@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261118T223000Z DTEND:20261118T233000Z SUMMARY:✒️Teen Writers Group✒️ DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 5:30—6:30 PM\nConference Room\ nGoodnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\nCalling all teen w riters! Got a story to tell? Need to put your thoughts on paper? Want a cr eative outlet?\n\nWe’ll share readings\, offer prompts\, and provide fee dback on your creative work.\n\nThis will be a chill\, relaxed environment for discussion all things writing\, no stress\, just words!\n\nGrades 8-1 2. Registration required.\nRegister online between 10/28/2026 7:30 PM and 11/18/2026 4:00 PM. LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/goodnow-library/teen-writers- group-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0c0198efa6261354@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261118T230000Z DTEND:20261119T000000Z SUMMARY:Main - Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 6:00—7:00 PM\nJ Program Room\n Framingham Public Library\n49 Lexington Street \, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\ nJoin us for Hot Takes: Romance Book Discussion every third Wednesday of t he month at the Main Library! LOCATION:Framingham Public Library\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\ , 01702\, Framingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/framingham-public-library/ main-hot-takes-romance-book-discussion-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_mediu m=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:614495686f522cf0@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:4th/5th Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Loft\nWayla nd Free Public Library\n5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778\nThis book di scussion group is for 4th and 5th graders. This month we will be discussin g Legends of Lotus Island by Christina Soontornvat. We will meet in the Te en Loft. Book Questions or to get a copy of the book\, contact Pam at pmcc uen@minlib.net.\nRegister online between 10/14/2026 9:00 AM and 11/18/2026 6:00 PM. LOCATION:Wayland Free Public Library\, 5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778 \, Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/wayland-free-public-library/4 th-5th-grade-book-club-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:00aa86b69da53d36@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:Evening Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nCommunity Room\n Needham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\n The group will be discussing B.A. Paris' novel "Behind Closed Doors."\nEve ning Book Club - not a library sponsored event. LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/e vening-book-club-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b389e6ffc4d2045b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:Main - Science Fiction Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nCostin Room\nFra mingham Public Library\n49 Lexington Street \, Framingham\, MA\, 01702\nDu ngeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman\n"You know what’s worse than breakin g up with your girlfriend? Being stuck with her prize-winning show cat. An d you know what’s worse than that? An alien invasion\, the destruction o f all man-made structures on Earth\, and the systematic exploitation of al l the survivors for a sadistic intergalactic game show. That’s what.\nJo in Coast Guard vet Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat\, Princess Donut\, a s they try to survive the end of the world—or just get to the next level —in a video game–like\, trap-filled fantasy dungeon. A dungeon that’ s actually the set of a reality television show with countless viewers acr oss the galaxy. Exploding goblins. Magical potions. Deadly\, drug-dealing llamas. This ain’t your ordinary game show.\nWelcome\, Crawler. Welcome to the Dungeon. Survival is optional. Keeping the viewers entertained is n ot."\n \nDecember 9: Children of Men by PD James LOCATION:Framingham Public Library\, 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, MA\ , 01702\, Framingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/framingham-public-library/ main-science-fiction-book-discussion-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ab4cd49b0b1f9f6d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual: SciFi Book Recommendations with Author Elizabeth Bear DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:00—7:30 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n* *PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Regi strants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**\nLove SciFi but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author\, Elizabeth Bear\, quarterly for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations - the best of Science Fiction books out there (out there - see what we did there? :)! W e're sure you'll find something to like from Bear's many enthusiastic revi ews.\nRegister directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or f or all!\n\nElizabeth Bear was born on the same day as Frodo and Bilbo Bagg ins\, but in a different year.\nShe is the Hugo\, Sturgeon\, Locus\, and A stounding Award winning author of dozens of novels\; over a hundred short stories\; and a number of essays\, nonfiction\, and opinion pieces for mar kets as diverse as Popular Mechanics and The Washington Post.\nShe lives i n the Happy Valley of Massachusetts with her spouse\, writer Scott Lynch.  \nYou can buy signed books by Elizabeth from Odyssey Books!\nWe'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and uploading them to our YouTube Channel.\nPlease register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation an d reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the ema il will be coming from Zoom.\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends o f the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of M A and NH libraries. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Ashland Seni or Center for this event.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newslett ers!\n\nReturn to main calendar LOCATION:Ashland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-scifi-book-rec ommendations-with-author-elizabeth-bear-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medi um=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3e31b06717a61d74@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:(Virtual) LGBTQ+ Book Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nRead and d iscuss LGBTQ+ reads across fiction and non-fiction genres and make new fri ends! The LGBTQ+ Book Group for adults meets on the second Wednesday of th e month\, 7 pm\, virtually. Join our next meeting via Zoom. All are welcom e!\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nUpcoming Selections 2026\nCopies of the upcomi ng book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk!\nJanuary - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar\n\nFebruary - Rachel Carson and The Pow er of Queer Love by Lida Maxwell\n\nMarch - Giovanni's Room by James Baldw in\n\nApril - The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan\n\nMay - Bluff by Danez Smith\n\nJune - Bellies by Nicola Dinan\nJuly - Oye by Melissa Mollo gon \nAugust - The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) by Rabih Alameddine\nSeptember - So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans\ , Nonbinary\, Genderqueer\, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro DeRober tis\nOctober - The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez\nNovember  - Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin\nDecember - Zami: A New Spelling of My Name  by Audre Lorde \n--\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discrim inate and does not share your information with anyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our ev ents. Contact the library at wfplinfo@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6436 at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification. LOCATION:Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/events/virtual-lgbtq-book-g roup-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41411b75d26d4c09@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Group: Sabriel by Garth Nix DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nLecture Hall\nWa ltham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nThis month w e'll be discussing Sabriel by Garth Nix. Pick up a copy at the library fro m our book group display table on the first floor. The eBook and digital a udio may also be available.\n\nThe Science Fiction & Fantasy group reads a variety of contemporary and classic science fiction and fantasy titles. T his group meets one Wednesday a month at 7:00 PM.\n\nPlease email Greg at gcarter@minlib.net for more information. LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/sci-fi -and-fantasy-book-group-sabriel-by-garth-nix-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm _medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34637aa2d9181700@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:The Goodnow True Crime Book Club--ONLINE DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\nGoodnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\nObsessed with true crime? F eel a little bit fascinated and a little bit guilty? Heard people talking about it but don't know where to start? Join other like-minded folks witho ut the guilt. We always talk about a chosen book\, but topics also often w ander to the latest documentary or podcast. This month\, we're reading Too Pretty to Live: The Catfishing Murders of East Tennessee by Dennis Brooks .\nThis is a virtual meeting. Registrants will be sent a Zoom link on the day before the book club. Please check your email for the link.\nRegister online between 1/20/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/events/the-goodnow-true-crime -book-club-online-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b9998cdb61b9c2b7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:Aaron Tillman presents Lucy Miles' Photogenic Mind in conversation with Beth Castrodale DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, November 18th\, when Aaron Tillma n presents Lucy Miles' Photogenic Mind in conversation with Beth Castrodal e. In this magical realist mystery\, a teenaged boy\, a suspende... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Rd\, Newton\, MA 02459-1972\, Newto n URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/aaron-tillma n-presents-lucy-miles-photogenic-mind-in-conversation-with-beth-cast-2026- 11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d2e1def44bcdfe8a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261119T150000Z DTEND:20261119T160000Z SUMMARY:McAuliffe - Morning Book Discussion: Five Decembers DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nCommunity Room\ nMcAuliffe Library\n746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\nJoin us on the third Thursday of the month for a lively discussion. This month's tit le is Five Decembers by James Kestrel. LOCATION:McAuliffe Branch Library\, 746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01 701\, Framingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/mcauliffe-branch-library/m cauliffe-morning-book-discussion-five-decembers-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics& utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:192e830f51a50f8e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261119T193000Z DTEND:20261119T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 2nd & 3rd Grades DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nW eston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in   2nd & 3rd Grades!\n\nOctober 8th through December 17th\n\nMeet us at th e Library after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Draw\, color or play quiet games while listening to the librarian read. T his is a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No e lectronics\, please!\n\nCountry & Woodland School Students take the CW Bus . You will need to fill out the Parent Portal Power School form at least 2 4 hours in advance in order for kids to take the bus. Notes are no longer accepted by the the school.\nRegistration Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions with your registration.\nRegister online between 9/21/202 6 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-2nd-and-3rd-grades-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8d2e7e0b0058ac09@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261119T210000Z DTEND:20261119T220000Z SUMMARY:K/1st Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nRaytheon Room\nWa yland Free Public Library\n5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778\nJoin Ms. Pam for a craft\, snack\, and book discussion! (Ms. Haley will be back for our December K/1 Book Club!). \nThis month's book is The Thank You Book by Mo Willems. Request the book or pick up a copy at the library.\nFor chi ldren in Kindergarten and First Grade. Registration required. \nRegister online between 10/15/2026 9:00 AM and 11/19/2026 1:00 PM. LOCATION:Wayland Free Public Library\, 5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778 \, Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/wayland-free-public-library/k -1st-grade-book-club-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2b54f1c833605564@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261119T210000Z DTEND:20261119T220000Z SUMMARY:Book Club: Grades 4-6 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nTarbell Room\nLin coln Public Library\n3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\nA book discussio n group for kids in grades 4-6. Share opinions and snacks. This group meet s on the third Thursday of every month October - May. New members welcome if space allows. \nRegister online between 8/20/2026 9:00 AM and 4/30/202 7 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Lincoln Public Library\, 3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, Lin coln URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lincoln/lincoln-public-library/book-c lub-grades-4-6-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95367d0f34ea7601@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261119T211500Z DTEND:20261119T221500Z SUMMARY:Bookmarks Book Club (grades 1–2) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 4:15—4:45 PM\nChildren's Activi ty Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA \, 02420\nDo you love to read? Want to discover some new books and read a variety of genres? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interest ing books?\nBookmarks is a 30-minute\, bi-weekly book discussion group for 1st & 2nd graders who are ready to read and talk about chapter books. Eve ryone reads the same book before each meeting and comes prepared to talk a bout it. Meetings will end with an activity related to the book.\nWhen you sign up\, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10/8\ , 10/22\, 11/5\, 11/19\, 12/3\, & 12/17). Please register only if you can attend all meetings.\nTo allow the most children to participate in our boo k clubs\, we ask 1st graders to choose between Bookmarks Book Club and Tal es With a Twist Story Club.\nIf your child becomes unable to attend this p rogram\, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repeated 'no-shows ' without notification may result in your child's removal from the club an d may prohibit your child from registering for future programs.\nIn order to successfully participate in this program\, a participant should have:\n the ability to attend programs independently\nthe ability to follow multi- step instructions\nthe ability to read (or listen to) and comprehend short chapter books\nthe ability to be an engaged participant in a conversation —including the ability to be an active listener\, take turns talking\, a nd treat peers with courtesy and respect\na desire to interact and sociali ze with peers\na desire to read outside their comfort zone and try differe nt genres\nRegistration now closed. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/bookm arks-book-club-grades-1-2-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78cd65df96b3f156@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261119T220000Z DTEND:20261119T230000Z SUMMARY:Book Club for Children ages 9-11 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 5:00—5:30 PM\nChildren's Progra m Room\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 0247 2\nJoin a children's librarian to discuss Space Case by Stuart Gibbs. Copi es of the book are available to pick up at the Children's Room desk. Parti cipants should read the book in advance of the meeting and be ready to dis cuss. For children ages 9-11. Registration is required and begins on Novem ber 5.\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate and does n ot share your information with anyone. We are committed to providing reaso nable accommodation to enable you to participate in our events. Contact th e library at emiranda@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6435 at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification.\nRegister online between 11/5 /2026 9:00 AM and 11/19/2026 5:30 PM. LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 024 72\, Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/watertown-free-public-libra ry/book-club-for-children-ages-9-11-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r eferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6bf39533ff020658@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261119T230000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Thursday Book Reading Series: UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of t he Bible on Homosexuality DESCRIPTION:NewCity Church invites you to join a reading series on UnClobbe r: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin. To gether we will read\, reflect\, and talk about how the Bible has been used in conversations about homosexuality and what it might look like to read it differently. \nEveryone is welcome\, whatever your background\, beliefs \, or questions. Dinner is provided at each gathering. \nAvailable in hard copy and audio book. To get a copy of the book or to let us know you are coming for dinner\, email Brian at Brian02458@gmail.com LOCATION:1135 WALNUT STREET NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA 02461\, 1135 WALNUT STREE T\, NEWTON HIGHLANDS\, MA\, 02461\, United States\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/events/thursday-book-reading-s eries-unclobber-rethinking-our-misuse-of-the-bible-on-hom-2026-11-19?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b22bf77d9155b35d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261119T230000Z DTEND:20261120T000000Z SUMMARY:Weston Wayland Rotary Club Meeting - Author Visit with Joy Viola DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nCommunity Room \n Weston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nRotary Club of Weston Wayland Meeting will begin at 6pm with light supper and social time with Joy Viola speaking about her new book from 7 - 7:30pm followed b y Q&A time and Clean up LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/weston-w ayland-rotary-club-meeting-author-visit-with-joy-viola-2026-11-19?utm_sour ce=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fe3a1e749fbad7ec@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261119T230000Z DTEND:20261120T000000Z SUMMARY:Middle School Book Club (Grades 6-8) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 6:00—7:00 PM\nTeen Workshop\nCa ry Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\nM iddle school readers in grades 6 - 8 are invited to our book club meeting! \nOur November read will be This Could All Go Bad by Spencer Hall. Copies will be available to pick from the Teen Room after registration opens on October 16. Please read the book before our November 19 meeting and be pre pared to share one discussion question or observation.  \nIn order to su ccessfully participate in this program\, a participant should have:\nthe a bility to read and comprehend complex books (accessible formats available) \nthe ability to be an engaged participant in a conversation—including t he ability to be an active listener\, take turns talking\, and treat peers with courtesy and respect\na desire to interact and socialize with peers\ na desire to read outside their comfort zone and try different genres\nReg ister online between 10/16/2026 9:00 AM and 11/19/2026 4:00 PM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/middl e-school-book-club-grades-6-8-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:38942375cbd8a20d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261119T233000Z DTEND:20261120T003000Z SUMMARY:Adult/Child Book Club (#1) Grades 9-12 DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nBellin gham Public Library\n100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, MA\, 02019\nAC/B C (Adult Child Book Club) is held once a month\, usually on Thursdays. Eve ry month\, a member chooses a book to read and develops questions and/or d iscussion topics for the meeting & brings a snack. This club is for kids i n grades 9-12 and the adult in their life who loves to read.  If interest ed\, contact Diane Nelson at dnelson@cwmars.org. \n**This is a library sp onsored event LOCATION:Bellingham Public Library\, 100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, M A\, 02019\, Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/bellingham-public-library/ adult-child-book-club-1-grades-9-12-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r eferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2b0002d6fa1d6384@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Explorin g the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse DESCRIPTION:Event date: November 19\, 2026 \nEvent Time: 07:00 PM - 08:00 P M LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-author-talk-epi c-worlds-and-celestial-prophecies-exploring-the-between-e-2026-11-19?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34eb69ff6c7c0482@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Explorin g the Between Earth and Sky Trilo DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nRegister for this author talk:libraryc.org/morseinstitute\nStep into a sprawling w orld of celestial magic\, political intrigue\, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun\, Fevered Star\, an d Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pr e-Columbian Americas\, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissabl e worldbuilding.\nBlack Sun\, the first book in the trilogy\, introduces u s to the holy city of Tova. The winter solstice is usually a time for cele bration and renewal\, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world.\nMeanwhile\, a ship launches from a distant city bound for Tova an d set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship\, Xiala\, is a di sgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Described as harmles s\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is a young man\, blind\, scarred\, and cloak ed in destiny. As Xiala well knows\, when a man is described as harmless\, he usually ends up being a villain.\nWhether you are a longtime fan of th e trilogy or searching for your next immersive fantasy read\, this is an e vent you won’t want to miss out on.\nRegister today to go behind the sce nes with one of speculative fiction's most exciting voices!\nAbout the Aut hor: \nRebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times bestselling and Nebula\, Hug o\, and Locus Award-winning speculative fiction writer. She has published multiple award-winning short stories and novels\, including two novels in The Sixth World series\, Star Wars: Resistance Reborn\, Race to the Sun fo r the Rick Riordan imprint\, and the Hugo Award-winning epic fantasy trilo gy Between Earth and Sky. She was the guest editor of America’s Best Sci ence Fiction and Fantasy (2023) and a contributor to the New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st Century.” She has also written for Marvel comics and games\, and her TV writing includes FX’s A Murder at the End of the World\, and the Marvel series Echo for Disney+. She has had her own work optioned by Paramount\, Amazon Studios\, Netflix\, and AMC Studios. LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-author-talk-epi c-worlds-and-celestial-prophecies-exploring-the-between-e-2026-11-19-jjli? utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3aa2d07e97e5e8c7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies with Rebe cca Roanhorse DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nThis pro gram is part of our Virtual Author Talk Series brought to you in partnersh ip with the Library Speakers Consortium. Sponsored by the Friends of the W ayland Public Library.\nRegister to watch live online here.\nHelp shape th e look of these conversations by submitting questions to the author when y ou register for each talk. Can’t attend the live stream? You can still r egister and submit questions and a recording will be available on demand a nd gets emailed directly to every registered participant.\nEpic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Re becca Roanhorse\nStep into a sprawling world of celestial magic\, politica l intrigue\, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sk y trilogy. Black Sun\, Fevered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas\, reshaping m odern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.\nBlack Sun\, the first book in the trilogy\, introduces us to the holy city of Tova. The wi nter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal\, but this yea r it coincides with a solar eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world.\nMeanwhile\, a ship launch es from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. T he captain of the ship\, Xiala\, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm t he waters around her as easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship car ries one passenger. Described as harmless\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is a young man\, blind\, scarred\, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows \, when a man is described as harmless\, he usually ends up being a villai n.\nWhether you are a longtime fan of the trilogy or searching for your ne xt immersive fantasy read\, this is an event you won’t want to miss out on.\nRegister today to go behind the scenes with one of speculative fictio n's most exciting voices!\n \nAbout the Author: \nRebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times bestselling and Nebula\, Hugo\, and Locus Award-winning sp eculative fiction writer. She has published multiple award-winning short s tories and novels\, including two novels in The Sixth World series\, Star Wars: Resistance Reborn\, Race to the Sun for the Rick Riordan imprint\, a nd the Hugo Award-winning epic fantasy trilogy Between Earth and Sky. She was the guest editor of America’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy (2023 ) and a contributor to the New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st Ce ntury.” She has also written for Marvel comics and games\, and her TV wr iting includes FX’s A Murder at the End of the World\, and the Marvel se ries Echo for Disney+. She has had her own work optioned by Paramount\, Am azon Studios\, Netflix\, and AMC Studios. LOCATION:Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/events/virtual-author-talk-ep ic-worlds-and-celestial-prophecies-with-rebecca-roanhorse-2026-11-19?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ef8af1b9cabce0b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy wit h Rebecca Roanhorse DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\nStep into a sprawling world of celestial magic\, political intrigue\, and ancient p rophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we d ive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun\, Fev ered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cult ures of the pre-Columbian Americas\, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.\nBlack Sun\, the first book in the trilogy\ , introduces us to the holy city of Tova. The winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal\, but this year it coincides with a sola r eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unba lancing of the world.\nMeanwhile\, a ship launches from a distant city bou nd for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship\, X iala\, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as ea sily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Descri bed as harmless\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is a young man\, blind\, scarr ed\, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows\, when a man is described as harmless\, he usually ends up being a villain.\nWhether you are a long time fan of the trilogy or searching for your next immersive fantasy read\ , this is an event you won’t want to miss out on.\nRegister today to go behind the scenes with one of speculative fiction's most exciting voices!\ nAbout the Author:\nRebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times bestselling and Nebula\, Hugo\, and Locus Award-winning speculative fiction writer. She ha s published multiple award-winning short stories and novels\, including tw o novels in The Sixth World series\, Star Wars: Resistance Reborn\, Race t o the Sun for the Rick Riordan imprint\, and the Hugo Award-winning epic f antasy trilogy Between Earth and Sky. She was the guest editor of America ’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy (2023) and a contributor to the New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st Century.” She has also written for Marvel comics and games\, and her TV writing includes FX’s A Murder at the End of the World\, and the Marvel series Echo for Disney+. She has had her own work optioned by Paramount\, Amazon Studios\, Netflix\, and AM C Studios.\nThis program is held in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and funded by the Friends of the Bellingham Library.\nThis is a Bellingham Library program/event. LOCATION:Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/events/online-author-talk- exploring-the-between-earth-and-sky-trilogy-with-rebecca-roan-2026-11-19?u tm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ea7c24db749559f7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Rebecca Roanhorse DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nWeston Publ ic Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nEpic Worlds and Celest ial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca R oanhorse\nNew York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winning Fantasy Aut hor\n\nVirtual Event\n(For a description of this event\, please click on t he registration link below\, or check this page again later.)\nAbout the A uthor:\n(Coming soon!)\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLINE ONLY.\n\nHow to Register:\nTo find out more\, and to register for this author talk\, pleas e use the registration link on this web page:\nhttps://libraryc.org/weston library/220338.\nTo find out more about past and future author talks\, ple ase see the Library Speakers Consortium (LSC) page on the WestonLibrary.or g website. LOCATION:Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/events/virtual-author-talk-wit h-rebecca-roanhorse-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:861d54bba27f2e94@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:ONLINE Author Talk with Rebecca Roanhorse DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\nStep into a sprawling world of celestial magic\, political intrigue\, and ancient p rophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we d ive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun\, Fev ered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cult ures of the pre-Columbian Americas\, reshaping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.\nBlack Sun\, the first book in the trilogy\ , introduces us to the holy city of Tova. The winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal\, but this year it coincides with a sola r eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unba lancing of the world.\nMeanwhile\, a ship launches from a distant city bou nd for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship\, X iala\, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as ea sily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Descri bed as harmless\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is a young man\, blind\, scarr ed\, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows\, when a man is described as harmless\, he usually ends up being a villain.\nWhether you are a long time fan of the trilogy or searching for your next immersive fantasy read\ , this is an event you won’t want to miss out on.\nRegister and submit y our questions for the author through the Library Speakers Consortium here. \nThis event is sponsored by the Friends of the Hudson Public Library. LOCATION:Hudson URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hudson/events/online-author-talk-with -rebecca-roanhorse-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73349f48d9cc6bb1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author: Rebecca Roanhorse DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nEpic Wor lds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth and Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanhorse\nStep into a sprawling world of celestial magic\, p olitical intrigue\, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and Sky trilogy. Black Sun\, Fevered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are insp ired by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas\, resh aping modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.\nWhether y ou are a longtime fan of the trilogy or searching for your next immersive fantasy read\, this is an event you won’t want to miss out on.\nPLEASE R EGISTER: Click here to register now and submit your questions to the autho r!\nFor more information about the Virtual Author Talks program\, please v isit bit.ly/sbliblsc. LOCATION:Southborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/events/virtual-author-re becca-roanhorse-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0691132ea5067e63@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T010000Z SUMMARY:Great American Read Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\nOnline\nZ oom link will be provided\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01752\nWelcome to the Great Ame rican Read Book Club!\n\nInspired by PBS' The Great American Read\, we wil l spend each month reading and discussing a book from the list of America' s 100 most-loved books.\n\nWe will be discussing Heart of Darkness by Jos eph Conrad. \nThis is a virtual meeting. Registrants will be sent a Zoom link on the day before the book club. Please check your email for the link .\nRegister online between 1/20/2026 9:00 AM and 11/18/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/events/great-american-read-bo ok-club-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2070f30d5fbc59f2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T045309Z DTSTART:20261120T000000Z DTEND:20261120T013000Z SUMMARY:WPL Evening Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join Sue and other local readers to discuss PROJECT HAIL MARY b y ANDY WEIR. Physical copies of the book are available for in-person picku p\, curbside pickup\, and home delivery. Digital copies of the book are av ailable on Libby. Digital audiobook copies are available on both Libby & h oopla. Please call the Circulation Desk at 508-660-7340 for assistance in placing a hold or scheduling a home delivery. Questions? Contact Sue Akele y\, Book Club Coordinator via email: sakeley@ocln.org. LOCATION:Pinnacle Room\, 143 School Street\, Walpole\, MA\, Walpole URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/walpole/pinnacle-room/wpl-evening-boo k-club-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:572660ea95df50c0@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052421Z DTSTART:20261120T003000Z DTEND:20261120T013000Z SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:History Book Club LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual\, Virtual Meeting Newton\, Massachusetts 02459\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sherborn/virtual/history-book-club-20 26-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c5084a2e4ac06d6c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261120T150000Z DTEND:20261120T160000Z SUMMARY:Friday Morning Book Group: Food for Thought DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 10:00—11:15 AM\nTarbell Room\nLin coln Public Library\n3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\nZOOM\nLincoln Pu blic Library\n3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\nLincoln's longest runni ng book group -- new members and drop-ins are always welcome!!! \nMiss El iza's English Kitchen\nAnnabel Abbs\nCopies in various formats will be ava ilable at the Front Desk at least 2 weeks prior to meeting. \nClick here for eBook                                                        sorry\, no digital audio available\nFor information an d to receive the zoom invitation please email  Kate\, ktranquada@minlib. net.\nMore details about the Friday Morning Book Group here: lincolnpl.org /book-groups/#fridaymorning. LOCATION:Lincoln Public Library\, 3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, Lin coln URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lincoln/lincoln-public-library/friday -morning-book-group-food-for-thought-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5f78e2c8fa77d52b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052428Z DTSTART:20261120T180000Z DTEND:20261120T230000Z SUMMARY:Belmont Day School’s Annual Book Fair is back at Belmont Books! DESCRIPTION:Belmont Day School’s Annual Book Fair is back at Belmont Book s! Join us on Friday\, November 20\, from 1 to 6 p.m.\, for an afternoon o f book shopping while supporting BDS!\n\nBe sure to enter the code BELMONT DAY26 in the coupon field at checkout so that a portion of EVERY purchase made in the store goes directly to BDS.\n\nHappy shopping\, and thank you for supporting our school! LOCATION:Belmont Books\, 79 Leonard Street\, Belmont\, MA 02478\, USA\, Bel mont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-books/belmont-day-sch ools-annual-book-fair-is-back-at-belmont-books-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&u tm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:aa43edd46552db51@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261120T180000Z DTEND:20261120T190000Z SUMMARY:Writer's Group (Adults) DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 1:00—2:00 PM\nGenealogy Room\nCar y Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\nTh is is for all the aspiring writers out there — whether you’re just beg inning to write and looking for inspiration\, or already on your writing j ourney and in need of motivation and encouragement.\nThe Writer's Group is open to all adult writers. This isn’t a workshop—it’s a chance to c onnect with others who share your love of writing. We share writing prompt s\, exchange ideas\, and enjoy open discussions about writing and creativi ty.\nPen and paper will be available but you can also choose to bring your laptop.\nRegistration is required.\nRegister online between 10/16/2026 9: 00 AM and 11/20/2026 1:00 PM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/write rs-group-adults-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52fc651d1919242a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261120T193000Z DTEND:20261120T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 4th & 5th Grades DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWes ton Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in 4t h & 5th Grades!\n\nOctober 9th through December 18th\nMeet at the Library after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Draw or p lay quiet games while listening to the librarian read. This is a fun way t o hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No electronics\, pleas e!\n\nField School students walk across the parking lot with school superv ision.\n\nRegistration Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions wi th your registration. \nRegister online between 9/16/2026 9:30 AM and 11/ 27/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-4th-and-5th-grades-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:00f4eb158d0c9bd8@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261120T210000Z DTEND:20261120T220000Z SUMMARY:2nd/3rd Grade Diverse Graphic Novel Club DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nRaytheon Room\nWayl and Free Public Library\n5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778\nJoin Ms. Li ndsey for a book club for 2nd and 3rd graders! We'll play a game\, have a snack\, and do an activity to accompany our book discussion. \nPlease pic k up your copy of this month's book from the Children's Room. Title to b e announced! \nRegister online between 10/16/2026 9:00 AM and 11/20/2026 2:30 PM. LOCATION:Wayland Free Public Library\, 5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778 \, Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/wayland-free-public-library/2 nd-3rd-grade-diverse-graphic-novel-club-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medi um=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2bf58a0bd962d462@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261121T000000Z DTEND:20261121T010000Z SUMMARY:M. T. Anderson presents Stealing Saint Nick DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, November 20th\, at 7 pm\, as M. T. A nderson discusses Stealing Saint Nick: A Legendary Corpse\, a Notorious Th eft\, and the Stories that Shape the World. M. T. Anderson still ... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Rd\, Newton\, MA 02459-1972\, Newto n URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/m-t-anderson -presents-stealing-saint-nick-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eaa17c53edf384bd@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T045319Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 SUMMARY:Concord Children's Center Book Fair! LOCATION:Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/events/concord-childrens-cent er-book-fair-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1a1120142114910d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T045249Z DTSTART:20261121T140000Z DTEND:20261121T144500Z SUMMARY:Story Time Saturdays at Tenacre Country Day School DESCRIPTION:Tenacre’s Story Time Saturdays for 3–4-year-olds Join us on the Tenacre campus this fall for a fun\, thematic story time program gear ed toward 3- and 4-year-olds. Each session will be held in the Tenacre lib rary and will be a separate unit taught by one of Tenacre’s pre-kinderga rten\, kindergarten\, or first-grade teachers. After reading a story to th e group\, the session teacher will lead an engaging\, theme-based activity for the children. November 21: Thankful Hearts Join us to read all about gratitude and create your own thankful heart craft. December 5: December L ights Join us to read all about December festivities and create your own f estive light craft. Story Time will start at 9:00 a.m. and run for about 4 5 minutes. Story Time is free of charge\, but registration is required to ensure there are enough craft supplies for each child. For more informatio n and to register\, go to https://www.tenacrecds.org/about/community-event s. Questions? Please contact Megan Delaney at mdelaney@tenacrecds.org. LOCATION:Tenacre Country Day School\, Wellesley\, MA\, Wellesley URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/tenacre-country-day-school/ story-time-saturdays-at-tenacre-country-day-school-2026-11-21?utm_source=i cs&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3a48c6c1c68fbf16@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261121T153000Z DTEND:20261121T163000Z SUMMARY:WCCA Author Event DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 10:30—11:30 AM\nCommunity Room \nWeston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nJoin the Weston Community Children’s Association (WCCA) for a special children’ s author event with local author Yola Thorp\, creator of the Sightseeing S ophie series. Geared toward children from preschool through third grade an d their families\, the event will include an interactive book reading foll owed by a conversation with Yola about Sophie\, travel\, and how her books came to be. Children will have an opportunity to ask questions and partic ipate in a simple story- or travel-themed activity. The event will conclud e with a book signing and an opportunity for families to purchase books. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/wcca-aut hor-event-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6de7376f9d139ad4@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261121T160000Z DTEND:20261121T170000Z SUMMARY:Storytime with Rina Horiuchi Schori DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, gratitude filled storytime with local autho r Rina Horiuchi Schori! She'll read from her board books for kids -- G is for GRATITUDE and K is for KINDNESS. We'll have some fun acti... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/storytime-wi th-rina-horiuchi-schori-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2aab2ffda0d63d4a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261121T180000Z DTEND:20261121T190000Z SUMMARY:Pictures Are Worth More than 1000 Words: Armenian Genocide Writing Workshop with Poet Jen Siraganian DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 1:00—3:00 PM\nLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\ , MA\, 02472\nJoin prize-winning poet Jen Siraganian\, visiting from Calif ornia\, as she leads a writing workshop based on archival photographs from the Armenian Genocide. After looking at photos of survivors of the Armeni an Genocide provided by Project Save Photograph Archive\, we will be writi ng poetry and fiction in response. All levels are welcome\, and no experie nce needed. Supplies will be included.  \nAbout Jen Siraganian\nJen Sira ganian is an Armenian-American writer\, former Poet Laureate of Los Gatos\ , California\, and author of Everything Has Been Moved\, Even the Dead\, w hich won the 2026 Perugia Press Prize and was released in September 2026. Her poems have won the New Ohio Review Poetry Prize and appeared in AGNI\, Best New Poets\, Cincinnati Review\, Electric Literature\, Poetry Daily\, Prairie Schooner\, and The Rumpus. \nAbout Project Save\nFounded in 1975 in New York City\, Project Save Photograph Archive is the oldest institut ion solely focused on preserving and sharing the photography of the Armeni an global experience. With over 150\,000 hardcopy photographs in our colle ctions\, we bring to light the culture and history of Armenians worldwide through the stories that images tell. Project Save is a living archive an d open to all. \n\n--\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discrim inate and does not share your information with anyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our ev ents. Contact the library at wfplinfo@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6436 at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification.\nRegister onl ine between 10/24/2026 9:00 AM and 11/21/2026 2:00 PM. LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 024 72\, Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/watertown-free-public-libra ry/pictures-are-worth-more-than-1000-words-armenian-genocide-writing-works hop-with--2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f3c44b02f418c5de@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261121T190000Z DTEND:20261121T200000Z SUMMARY:Saturday Book Club for Adults DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nMcLellan Room \n3 Washington Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\nThis is a Drop-In Adult Program. There is no registration required. Ask for copies of the book at the fron t desk. LOCATION:McLellan Room\, 3 Washington Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, Hudson URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hudson/mclellan-room/saturday-book-cl ub-for-adults-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4a496f48e6983d8e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261121T200000Z DTEND:20261121T210000Z SUMMARY:Goodnow Writers' Group DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 3:00—4:30 PM\nConference Room\n Goodnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\nWelcome to the Good now Writers' Group!\n\nThis is a self-directed group open to anyone who is interested in writing - all genres and all levels of skill are welcome. T he group meets in person on the first & third Saturday of every month from 3PM - 430PM. This group meets monthly to:\ncollaborate\, exchange ideas & techniques\, share work in progress\n\ndevelop a greater appreciation for writing\n\nMust be 18 years of age or older to attend. LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/goodnow-library/goodnow-write rs-group-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55f24ed10dbc1711@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261121T210000Z DTEND:20261121T230000Z SUMMARY:Waltham Open Mic DESCRIPTION:An open mic for musicians\, poets and storytellers. Come and sh are or sit back and enjoy an afternoon’s entertainment. There is no cove r charge\, we pass the hat to raise money for Grandma’s Pantry. LOCATION:Christ Church\, 750 Main St.\, Waltham\, MA\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/christ-church/waltham-open-mi c-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ef7565bfa4c47911@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261122T190000Z DTEND:20261122T200000Z SUMMARY:Guna's Book Club LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/gunas-book-c lub-2026-11-22?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:864a9492fe3ce26c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261122T210000Z DTEND:20261122T223000Z SUMMARY:Over 60s Poetry Reading: Moudi Sbeiti & James Crews DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed poets Moudi Sbeiti and James Crews read from their re cent works. LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/first-unitarian-universalist-s ociety-in-newton/over-60s-poetry-reading-moudi-sbeiti-and-james-crews-2026 -11-22?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b1ae71fc5a96ce8e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z DTSTART:20261123T233000Z DTEND:20261124T003000Z SUMMARY:Equal Justice Book Group DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nWaverley Oaks Meeti ng Room -112\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nBelmont Against Racism in partnership with the libra ry bring you the Equal Justice Book Group. We will discuss Homegoing by Ya a Gyasi. \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Belmo nt Public Library.\nRegister online between 10/26/2026 9:00 AM and 11/22/2 026 6:30 PM. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/equal- justice-book-group-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9810384bcd4ef8b0@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261124T000000Z DTEND:20261124T010000Z SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nLarge Meeting Room\ nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420 \n\nTonight we will be discussing “The thinking machine : Jensen Huang\ , Nvidia\, and the world's most coveted microchip” by Stephen Witt\nRegi ster online between 10/19/2026 12:00 AM and 11/30/2026 7:15 PM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/nonfi ction-book-club-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8f2dc18145e0657b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261124T000000Z DTEND:20261124T010000Z SUMMARY:High School Book Club (Grades 9 - 12) DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nGenealogy Room\nCar y Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\nHi gh school readers in grades 9 - 12 are invited to the book club formerly k nown as "Between the Lines!"\nOur November read will be The Red Car to Hol lywood by Jennie Liu. Copies will be available to pick from the Teen Room after registration opens. Please read the book before our November 23 mee ting\, where we will discuss it and also plan for future book clubs.\nIn o rder to successfully participate in this program\, a participant should ha ve:\nthe ability to read and comprehend complex books (accessible formats available)\nthe ability to be an engaged participant in a conversation—i ncluding the ability to be an active listener\, take turns talking\, and t reat peers with courtesy and respect\na desire to interact and socialize w ith peers\na desire to read outside their comfort zone and try different g enres\nRegister online between 10/27/2026 9:00 AM and 11/23/2026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/high- school-book-club-grades-9-12-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a92b20eedb3adbec@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261124T193000Z DTEND:20261124T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 1st & 2nd Grades DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 24\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWe ston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in 1 st & 2nd Grades!\n\nOctober 6th through December 15th\n\nMeet us at the Li brary after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Dra w\, color or play quiet games while listening to the librarian read. This is a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No elect ronics\, please!\n\nCountry & Woodland School Students take the CW Bus. Th ey will need a note each week to give their teacher/school.\n\nRegistratio n Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions with your registration. \nRegister online between 9/21/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-1st-and-2nd-grades-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:298557c6d824167e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261129T210000Z DTEND:20261129T220000Z SUMMARY:Natalie Silverstein discusses Simple Acts of Care: How to Help When Loved Ones Are Hurting\, in conversation with Jessica Fein DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Sunday\, November 29th at 4pm\, as Natalie Si lverstein discusses Simple Acts of Care: How to Help When Loved Ones Are H urting in conversation with Jessica Fein. When someone we love... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Rd\, Newton\, MA 02459-1972\, Newto n URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/natalie-silv erstein-discusses-simple-acts-of-care-how-to-help-when-loved-ones-ar-2026- 11-29?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8b835006f9c34a4e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T045309Z DTSTART:20261130T190000Z DTEND:20261130T200000Z SUMMARY:Monday Afternoon Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join Joanne and the Monday Afternoon Book Club on Monday\, Nove mber 30th at 2PM to discuss THE IRISH GOODBYE by HEATHER AIMEE O’NEILL. Copies available at the Circ Desk! Digital eBooks and audiobooks available on Libby. Questions? Contact Joanne at jjohansen@ocln.org LOCATION:Pinnacle Room\, 143 School Street\, Walpole\, MA\, Walpole URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/walpole/pinnacle-room/monday-afternoo n-book-club-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fd6a319db93665ea@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z DTSTART:20261130T200000Z DTEND:20261130T213000Z SUMMARY:Read to Birdy the Therapy Dog DESCRIPTION:Read to Birdy the Therapy Dog!\n\nTherapy Dog Birdy visitsthe L ibrary on Monday afternoons!\n\nDrop in and meet this sweet and furryfrien d from 3:00 - 3:30. If you have a little one who is scared of dogs\,Birdy is the perfect Therapy Dog to help them. Birdy will visit with kidsaround the Children's Section of the library for the first thirty minutes.(This p ortion is for children of all ages.)\n\nFirst through Fourth Gradestudents who would like to practice their reading skills can register toRead to Bi rdy from 3:30 - 4:30 on a first come\, first read basis.\n\nSignup will be at the Youth Services Desk.\n\nNo Registration Required\,view this event in the library calendar. LOCATION:Children's Picture Book Area\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\,024 93\, United States\, Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/childrens-picture-book-area/re ad-to-birdy-the-therapy-dog-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cbe09c25efede9da@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z DTSTART:20261201T000000Z DTEND:20261201T020000Z SUMMARY:Prospect Street Writers House Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Prospect Street Writers House’s philosophy is embodied in poe t Donald Hall’s maxim – “The friendship of writers is the history of literature.”Situated at the southern end of the Green Mou... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/prospect-str eet-writers-house-holiday-party-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fa9fab73a44efeaa@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261201T160000Z DTEND:20261201T170000Z SUMMARY:In Person - Front Street Readers Book Club: Read "December '41" DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:30 PM\nCheever Confer ence Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nCom e join the long running Front Street Readers Book Club virtually for a dis cussion of December '41 by William Martin.\nPlease register for this even t. Once you register you will receive the confirmation and reminder emails .\nSynopsis: \nIn December '41\, Martin takes us on the ultimate manhunt\ , a desperate chase from Los Angeles to Washington\, D. C.\, in the first weeks of the Second World War. On the day after Pearl Harbor\, shocked Ame ricans gather around their radios to hear Franklin Roosevelt declare war. In Los Angeles\, a German agent named Martin Browning is planning to kill FDR on the night he lights the National Christmas Tree. Who will stop him? Relentless FBI Agent Frank Carter? Kevin Cusack\, a Hollywood script read er who also spies on the German Bund of Los Angeles\, and becomes a suspec t himself? Or Vivian Hopewell\, the aspiring actress who signs on to play Martin Browning's wife and cannot help but fall in love with him? The cloc k is ticking. The tracks are laid. The train of narrow escapes\, mistaken identities\, and shocking deaths is right on schedule. It's a thrilling ri de that will sweep you from the back lots of Hollywood to the speeding Sup er Chief to that solemn Christmas Eve\, when twenty thousand people gather on the South Lawn of the White House and the lives of Franklin Roosevelt and his surprise guest\, Winston Churchill\, hang in the balance.\nWe'll h ave some copies of the book at the library or you can order it from our on line catalog.\n\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nRetu rn to main calendar\nRegister online between 6/30/2025 9:00 AM and 12/1/20 26 11:00 AM. LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, 66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\, Ashl and URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/ashland-public-library/in-per son-front-street-readers-book-club-read-december-41-2026-12-01?utm_source= ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:08e39f39c3debeb6@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261201T190000Z DTEND:20261201T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Navigating Loss on Your Own Terms: Finding Com fort and Hope with Shelby Forsyth DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nRegister f or this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute\nGrief is not a one-size- fits-all experience\, nor is it a linear journey. Join us for a comforting and deeply practical conversation with grief guide and author Shelby Fors ythia as we explore her book\, Your Grief\, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss .\nAbout the Author: \nShelby Forsythia ( she/her) is a grief coach\, author\, and podcast host. In 2020\, she found ed Life After Loss Academy\, an online course and community that has helpe d dozens of grievers grow and find their way after death\, divorce\, diagn osis\, and other major life transitions.\nFollowing her mother’s death i n 2013\, Shelby began calling herself a “student of grief” and now dev otes her days to reading\, writing\, and speaking about loss. Through a co mbination of mindfulness tools and intuitive\, open-ended questions\, she guides her clients to welcome grief as a teacher and create meaningful liv es that honor and include the heartbreaks they’ve faced. Her work has be en featured in Huffington Post\, Bustle\, and The Oprah Magazine. LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-author-talk-nav igating-loss-on-your-own-terms-finding-comfort-and-hope-w-2026-12-01?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:393508297ca9b5fc@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261201T190000Z DTEND:20261201T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author: Shelby Forsythia DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nPart of ou r Health & Wellness Series\nNavigating Loss on Your Own Terms: Finding Com fort and Hope with Shelby Forsythia\nGrief is not a one-size-fits-all expe rience\, nor is it a linear journey. Join us online for a comforting and d eeply practical conversation with grief guide and author Shelby Forsythia as we explore her book\, Your Grief\, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidan ce and Comfort After Loss.\nEveryone experiences grief differently after t he loss of a loved one.\nSome people find solace in comforting quotes and warm words\, while others feel a need to take action—to do something to memorialize their loss. And some benefit from both approaches. Here's a pa th forward for you\, no matter how you process your grief.\nPLEASE REGISTE R: Click here to register now and submit your questions to the author!\nFo r more information about the Virtual Author Talks program\, please visit  bit.ly/sbliblsc. LOCATION:Southborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/events/virtual-author-sh elby-forsythia-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f9903549043fae88@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261201T193000Z DTEND:20261201T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 1st & 2nd Grades DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWes ton Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in 1s t & 2nd Grades!\n\nOctober 6th through December 15th\n\nMeet us at the Lib rary after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Draw \, color or play quiet games while listening to the librarian read. This i s a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No electr onics\, please!\n\nCountry & Woodland School Students take the CW Bus. The y will need a note each week to give their teacher/school.\n\nRegistration Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions with your registration.\ nRegister online between 9/21/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-1st-and-2nd-grades-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cd93aa79e23a684c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261201T233000Z DTEND:20261202T003000Z SUMMARY:A Novel Idea: A New Book Club for Adults DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nBellingh am Public Library\n100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, MA\, 02019\nA Nove l Idea is a new book club designed for adults who love to read. This group is in addition to the Adult Book Group that already exists\, which is ful l. Read a book every month and discuss it with the group while enjoying li ght refreshments. This month\, we are discussing Paris: the Memoir by Pari s Hilton. If interested\, please contact Diane Nelson at dnelson@cwmars.or g\n*This is a library sponsored event LOCATION:Bellingham Public Library\, 100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, M A\, 02019\, Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/bellingham-public-library/ a-novel-idea-a-new-book-club-for-adults-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medi um=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c489d48447945b6c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261201T233000Z DTEND:20261202T003000Z SUMMARY:Cook Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nMain Floor Stacks\n Southborough Library\n25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\nPeople inter ested in cooking and trying new dishes are invited to join the library's c ook book club. Pick a dish from the selected cook book and bring it to the library to be enjoyed by fellow club members. Email your selected dish to Marianna at msorensen@southboroughma.com. New participants are encouraged . All ages and partners welcome. The selected cookbook is TBD. LOCATION:Southborough Library\, 25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\, So uthborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/southborough-library/coo k-book-club-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69c6310bd3fb6957@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261201T233000Z DTEND:20261202T010000Z SUMMARY:Waltham Imagination Library launch party DESCRIPTION:Have fun for a good cause! Every food and drink purchase become s a donation that puts books in the hands of Waltham kids\, as we bring Do lly Parton’s Imagination Library to our city. Help us fund a free book e very month for every Waltham child from birth to age five. Come for dinner . Stay for the party. No cover charge. LOCATION:Shopper’s Cafe\, 731 Moody St.\, Waltham\, MA\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/shoppers-cafe/waltham-imagina tion-library-launch-party-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54ff46acbc8c4008@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261202T163000Z DTEND:20261202T173000Z SUMMARY:Fowler in Fact: A Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 11:30 AM—12:30 PM\nMeeting Room \nFowler Library\n1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\n\n*Please note that this is a combined meeting for November and December due to holidays. *\nFowler in Fact usually meets the fourth Wednesday of the month to discu ss a range of nonfiction titles from ecology to history and everything in between.  \nJoin us for a discussion of Chloe Dalton's Raising Hare: A M emoir. Copies are available to pick up at Fowler and the digital audiobook and ebook are available on Libby.\nAccessibility\nThe Concord Free Public Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to our r esources\, programs\, and services. Learn more about accessibility at our libraries. You can also email our administration team or give us a call at either of our libraries to request additional accommodations.\nOur Sponso rs\nThe Concord Free Public Library's programs are free to the public than ks to the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Libra ry and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.\nRegister online betwe en 10/21/2026 12:00 PM and 12/2/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Fowler Library\, 1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/fowler-library/fowler-in-fact -a-nonfiction-book-club-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b5a1f38f7a0b289b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261202T173000Z DTEND:20261202T183000Z SUMMARY:Author Talk: Rosie Sultan DESCRIPTION:Local writers will offer background for and read excerpts from their books. They will also take questions and comments from the moderator and audience members. The book for December is All the Small Surrenders b y Rosie Sultan. This program meets at the Cooper Center\, located at 345 W alnut Street.\n\nThe Author Talk meets monthly on the first Wednesday of t he month at 12:30pm at the Cooper Center. This series is in partnership wi th the Department of Older Adult Services. LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/author-tal k-rosie-sultan-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c0549337db1c950a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z DTSTART:20261202T200000Z DTEND:20261202T210000Z SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 3:00—3:30 PM\nChildren's Progra m Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nRead and have fun each week as we explore picture bo oks and their authors and illustrators with the educators from Watertown F amily Center.  Please find the program and register at this link -- https ://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7JtWhNRTKxe9xKdFXNQEN9JHUE6Kv7cVQjTr eO00OacDjZg/viewform?pli=1\nRecommended for ages 3 to 6.\nWhat is an Autho r study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to comp are and contrast themes in author’s books\, analyze text and illustratio ns\, and make connections between an author's life and his/her work and be tween the author's work and your child’s life.\nSign up guarantees space for all sessions. Space is limited. Please contact Coordinator of Childre n's Services Deborah Borsuk with any questions at dborsuk@minlib.net. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/little -bookworms-author-study-registration-required-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&ut m_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:fe5f13cdd414cb1d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261202T233000Z DTEND:20261203T001500Z SUMMARY:1st and 2nd Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:Do you have a young reader in first or second grade? Each month kids will be asked to read a book covering different genres and styles. A t each meeting we will discuss the story and then complete activities that go along with the book. This program fills up quickly\, so you will need to register early to secure a spot for your child. If you sign up and then decide the book club won't work for your family\, please delete your regi stration so the next child on the waitlist will get a spot. Thank you!\n\n We meet once a month on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 - 7:15p m: October 7\, November 4\, December 2 and January 6.\n\nDecember's book i s The Alien Next Door #1: The New Kid by A.I. Newton\, illustrated by Anja n Sarkar.\n\nFor kids in grades 1 & 2. Registration is required\, and will begin on Wednesday\, September 23. When you register\, you will be regist ering for all 4 months. Please email us at ntnyouth@minlib.net with any qu estions. LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/1st-and-2n d-grade-book-club-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4d97f81ff36c8a97@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261202T234500Z DTEND:20261203T004500Z SUMMARY:First Wednesday Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 6:45—7:45 PM\nMeeting Room\nSar gent Memorial Library\n427 Massachusetts Ave\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719\nTh e First Wednesday Book Club meets on the first Wednesday evening of each m onth (with occasional calendar changes to accommodate holidays) at 6:30 PM . Now in our fourth year\, the club reads both fiction and non-fiction boo ks across a variety of genres with selections chosen via voting by members . Meetings are semi-structured discussions of the book and there is typica lly a themed snack provided by club leader\, Jen.\nMembership in the club is currently full with future openings hard to predict. Patrons can expres s interest in joining by filling out the Book Club Interest Form\, though this does not guarantee membership.\nAnyone can follow along with us by ch ecking out our Book Club @ Large display\, located in the library on an ai sle end cap in our Adult Fiction area. The display includes a book list of past and present selections\, copies of books from our list for you to ch eck out\, reviews of the book we just discussed\, and recipes you can take home for the themed snacks!\nFor questions about the First Wednesday Book Club\, reach out to Jen at jbauder@cwmars.org. LOCATION:Sargent Memorial Library\, 427 Massachusetts Ave\, Boxborough\, MA \, 01719\, Boxborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/sargent-memorial-library/first- wednesday-book-club-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0f67cc6feb69b889@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261203T000000Z DTEND:20261203T010000Z SUMMARY:20s and 30s Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nLEBOWITZ MEETING HALL\nMORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\n14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\nWe a re a group of 20- and 30-something book lovers in Natick who will meet onc e a month to discuss a book that we have decided on and all read. Every mo nth we will vote on the next book to read and do guided discussion on the book we have read\, as well as have time to mingle and talk about the book in smaller groups.\n\nThis month's book we will be reading is The Rose Co de by Kate Quinn. Copies will be held for members at the circulation desk to borrow while supplies last. Libby and Hoopla are available for digital copies too. LOCATION:MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\, 14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/morse-institute-library/20s-an d-30s-book-club-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d5d7b2cf15a136c2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261203T000000Z DTEND:20261203T010000Z SUMMARY:Wednesday Book Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nLucia Mastrangelo Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\ , MA\, 02472\nThe Wednesday Book Group is WFPL’s monthly book discussion group for adults. Discussions are informal and generally based on persona l reactions\, not academic analysis.\n\nCopies of the upcoming book are av ailable for checkout at the Circulation Desk!\n2026-2027 Book List\nSeptem ber - Eventide by Kent Haruf \nOctober - The Lion Women of Tehran by Marj an Kamali \nNovember - Who Is Government: The Untold Story of Public Serv ice ed. by Michael Lewis \nDecember - Boat Baby: A Memoir by Vicky Nguyen  \nJanuary - Poverty\, by America by Matthew Desmond \nFebruary - Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson \nMarch - One Book\, One Watertow n \nApril - On Beauty by Zadie Smith \nMay - The Wind Knows My Name by I sabel Allende \nJune - Book selection meeting \nJuly - The Overstory by Richard Powers \nAugust - The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare \n --\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate on the basis o f disability and is committed to providing a reasonable modification to pa rticipate in our events. Contact the library at wfplinfo@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6436 at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modifica tion. LOCATION:Watertown Free Public Library\, 123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 024 72\, Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/watertown-free-public-libra ry/wednesday-book-group-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76c93ead4d274cc9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261203T000000Z DTEND:20261203T010000Z SUMMARY:HYBRID - Social Justice Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nGenealogy Room\nC ary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\n Virtual \nTonight we will be discussing Colored Television by Danzy Senna. \nThis program is hybrid. Registration is required to attend in person or receive the Zoom link\n\nRegister online between 10/28/2026 9:00 AM and 12 /2/2026 8:30 PM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/hybri d-social-justice-book-club-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66ee8247729f1088@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052456Z DTSTART:20261203T000000Z DTEND:20261203T010000Z SUMMARY:Mandy Silverman presents Twisted: A New Approach to Challah\, Babka \, and Other Twisty Breads DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Wednesday\, December 2nd\, at 7 pm\, as Mandy Silverman presents Twisted: A New Approach to Challah\, Babka\, and Other Twisty Breads. Mandy Silverman\, known around the world as ... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Rd\, Newton\, MA 02459-1972\, Newto n URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/mandy-silver man-presents-twisted-a-new-approach-to-challah-babka-and-other-twist-2026- 12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:871d50450e1acf42@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052516Z DTSTART:20261203T180000Z DTEND:20261203T190000Z SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Three Bags Full by Leo nie Swann. Copies are available at the library\, or borrow through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/other/events/mystery-book-club-2026-1 2-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3bea0ecfc63eae89@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261203T190000Z DTEND:20261203T200000Z SUMMARY:Clicquot Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 2:00—3:30 PM\nRoche Bros. Commun ity Room\nMillis Public Library\n961 Main St\, Millis\, MA\, 02054\nLove b ooks? Love talking about books? Join us for the Cliquot Book Club review t he first Thursday of every month from 2-3:30pm. We meet in the Roche Bros. room. Hear what’s new in books\, what makes a great read\, and discover reader favorites. The best part about this club is that you don’t even have to read the books before you come. Each month we discuss several new releases and our opinions of them. Discussions are lively\, full of laught er and we serve light refreshments\, no registration required\nThe only th ing missing is you. LOCATION:Millis Public Library\, 961 Main St\, Millis\, MA\, 02054\, Millis URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/millis/millis-public-library/clicquot -book-club-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20837bc438d8ae5b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261203T190000Z DTEND:20261203T200000Z SUMMARY:Perkins Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 2:00—3:30 PM\nGenealogy Room\nCa ry Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\nT he Perkins Book Group is looking for new members for their Thursday aftern oon meetings. The group is designed to bring Perkins Library members toget her with members of the larger community. Lexington and Arlington area res idents aged 50 years and older are encouraged to join!\nPerkins is the fre e public library for people who have difficulty reading regular sized prin t. This includes people who are blind\, visually impaired\, physically una ble to hold a book or reading disabled.\nLimited to 12 people.\nFor more i nformation contact caryprograms@minlib.net.\nRegister online between 4/23/ 2026 9:00 AM and 4/23/2027 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/perki ns-book-club-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f0bb61e802b254f3@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261203T193000Z DTEND:20261203T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 2nd & 3rd Grades DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWe ston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in  2nd & 3rd Grades!\n\nOctober 8th through December 17th\n\nMeet us at the Library after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. D raw\, color or play quiet games while listening to the librarian read. Thi s is a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No ele ctronics\, please!\n\nCountry & Woodland School Students take the CW Bus. You will need to fill out the Parent Portal Power School form at least 24 hours in advance in order for kids to take the bus. Notes are no longer ac cepted by the the school.\nRegistration Required!\n\nYou are signing up fo r ALL sessions with your registration.\nRegister online between 9/21/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-2nd-and-3rd-grades-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6d8ec90b20470a04@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261203T211500Z DTEND:20261203T221500Z SUMMARY:Bookmarks Book Club (grades 1–2) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 4:15—4:45 PM\nChildren's Activit y Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\ , 02420\nDo you love to read? Want to discover some new books and read a v ariety of genres? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesti ng books?\nBookmarks is a 30-minute\, bi-weekly book discussion group for 1st & 2nd graders who are ready to read and talk about chapter books. Ever yone reads the same book before each meeting and comes prepared to talk ab out it. Meetings will end with an activity related to the book.\nWhen you sign up\, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10/8\, 10/22\, 11/5\, 11/19\, 12/3\, & 12/17). Please register only if you can a ttend all meetings.\nTo allow the most children to participate in our book clubs\, we ask 1st graders to choose between Bookmarks Book Club and Tale s With a Twist Story Club.\nIf your child becomes unable to attend this pr ogram\, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repeated 'no-shows' without notification may result in your child's removal from the club and may prohibit your child from registering for future programs.\nIn order t o successfully participate in this program\, a participant should have:\nt he ability to attend programs independently\nthe ability to follow multi-s tep instructions\nthe ability to read (or listen to) and comprehend short chapter books\nthe ability to be an engaged participant in a conversation —including the ability to be an active listener\, take turns talking\, a nd treat peers with courtesy and respect\na desire to interact and sociali ze with peers\na desire to read outside their comfort zone and try differe nt genres\nRegistration now closed. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/bookm arks-book-club-grades-1-2-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:54456e04f7f72da9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261203T233000Z DTEND:20261204T003000Z SUMMARY:Millennial Women's Book Club DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nRoche Bros. Commun ity Room\nMillis Public Library\n961 Main St\, Millis\, MA\, 02054\nCome j oin us for the second meeting of Millis Public Library's newest book club!   This month we will be reading This Motherless Land by Nikki May.  The library has requested several copies\, so feel free to stop by the front d esk and let them know you want a copy for the Millennial Women's Book Club .  \nAnyone of any gender is welcome to join this book club\, but we wil l be reading fiction centering women and their lives.  If you are slightl y older or slightly younger than a Millennial also please feel free to joi n in\, we won't be carding at the door.  \nRegister online between 8/24/ 2026 9:00 AM and 12/4/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Millis Public Library\, 961 Main St\, Millis\, MA\, 02054\, Millis URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/millis/millis-public-library/millenni al-womens-book-club-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c41bb31ae91e99ea@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Sparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Hel en Scheuerer DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nRegister for this author talk: libraryc.org/morseinstitute\nSaige Grayson has alway s believed stories could heal—even when her own body refuses to. As the most promising bookbinder in the capital\, she’s learned to work through chronic pain and crushing debt\, restoring other people’s treasures whi le trying not to fall apart herself. But when the man she owes decides her rare talent is worth more than her payments\, Saige is traded to the Azka ri—an immortal race forged by the gods for war. Register now to take par t in a discussion of The Kiss of the Black Flame by Helen Scheuerer. \nAb out the Author: \nHelen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times (London) bestselling author best known for her romantasy series\, The Legends of Thezmarr and T he Ashes of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its strong\, fl awed female characters and its action-packed plots. Helen’s love of writ ing and books led her to pursue a creative writing degree and a Master's o f Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and is constantly dreaming up new stories. LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-author-talk-spa rks-shadows-and-epic-romantasy-with-helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_source= ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0901443286d72dcd@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Sparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Hel en Scheuerer DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nThis prog ram is part of our Virtual Author Talk Series brought to you in partnershi p with the Library Speakers Consortium. Sponsored by the Friends of the Wa yland Public Library.\nRegister to watch live online here.\nHelp shape the look of these conversations by submitting questions to the author when yo u register for each talk. Can’t attend the live stream? You can still re gister and submit questions and a recording will be available on demand an d gets emailed directly to every registered participant.\nSparks\, Shadows \, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer\nJoin us for a downright intoxi cating conversation with bestselling fantasy author Helen Scheuerer as we delve into her thrilling new novel\, Kiss of the Black Flame.\nSome bargai ns are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...\nSaige Grayson has always believed stories could heal—even whe n her own body refuses to. As the most promising bookbinder in the capital \, she’s learned to work through chronic pain and crushing debt\, restor ing other people’s treasures while trying not to fall apart herself. But when the man she owes decides her rare talent is worth more than her paym ents\, Saige is traded to the Azkari—an immortal race forged by the gods for war—and imprisoned in their ancient stronghold.\nHer only chance of survival lies with Archer\, a fallen Azkari general imprisoned beside her —cursed\, dangerous\, and impossible to ignore. He offers her a way out\ , and in return\, Saige must help him retrieve and restore an ancient book . But the book is made of living magic\, powerful enough to stop a great e vil—or unleash it. And as Saige works with Archer\, the tome begins to a waken something dark and dangerous—both in the realm and within her.\nAs their enemies close in and buried memories resurface\, Saige and Archer m ust decide what they’re willing to sacrifice: their freedom\, their frag ile trust…or the spark that could ignite the world.\nRegister now to tak e part in the magic–and the spice–of Helen’s newest book!\nAbout the Author: \nHelen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times (London) bestselling author best known for her romantasy series\, The Legends of Thezmarr and The Ashe s of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its strong\, flawed fe male characters and its action-packed plots. Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a creative writing degree and a Master's of Publi shing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and is constantly dreami ng up new stories. LOCATION:Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/events/virtual-author-talk-sp arks-shadows-and-epic-romantasy-with-helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_source =ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f69f44785adda0e4@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Sparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Hele n Scheuerer DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\nJoin us vi rtually for a downright intoxicating conversation with bestselling fantasy author Helen Scheuerer as we delve into her thrilling new novel\, Kiss of the Black Flame.\nSome bargains are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...\nSaige Grayson has always believed stories could heal—even when her own body refuses to. As the most promi sing bookbinder in the capital\, she’s learned to work through chronic p ain and crushing debt\, restoring other people’s treasures while trying not to fall apart herself. But when the man she owes decides her rare tale nt is worth more than her payments\, Saige is traded to the Azkari—an im mortal race forged by the gods for war—and imprisoned in their ancient s tronghold.\nHer only chance of survival lies with Archer\, a fallen Azkari general imprisoned beside her—cursed\, dangerous\, and impossible to ig nore. He offers her a way out\, and in return\, Saige must help him retrie ve and restore an ancient book. But the book is made of living magic\, pow erful enough to stop a great evil—or unleash it. And as Saige works with Archer\, the tome begins to awaken something dark and dangerous—both in the realm and within her.\nAs their enemies close in and buried memories resurface\, Saige and Archer must decide what they’re willing to sacrifi ce: their freedom\, their fragile trust…or the spark that could ignite t he world.\nRegister now to take part in the magic–and the spice–of Hel en’s newest book!\nAbout the Author: \nHelen Scheuerer is a Sunday Time s (London) bestselling author best known for her romantasy series\, The Le gends of Thezmarr and The Ashes of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly prai sed for its strong\, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a creative writing degree and a Master's of Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and is constantly dreaming up new stories.\nThis program is held in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and funded by the Friends of the Bellingham Library.\n-This is a Bellingham Library program/event. LOCATION:Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/events/online-author-talk- sparks-shadows-and-epic-romantasy-with-helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_sour ce=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69cd07147f8e073e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Helen Scheuerer DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nWeston Publi c Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nSparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer\nSunday Times Bestselling Author of Th e Legends of Thezmarr Series\n\nVirtual Event\n(For a description of this event\, please click on the registration link below\, or check this page a gain later.)\nAbout the Author:\n(Coming soon!)\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT I S ONLINE ONLY.\n\nHow to Register:\nTo find out more\, and to register for this author talk\, please use the registration link on this web page:\nht tps://libraryc.org/westonlibrary/223903.\nTo find out more about past and future author talks\, please see the Library Speakers Consortium (LSC) pag e on the WestonLibrary.org website. LOCATION:Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/events/virtual-author-talk-wit h-helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b70668c0a8573ee2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:ONLINE Author Talk with Helen Scheuerer DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\nJoin us vi rtually for a downright intoxicating conversation with bestselling fantasy author Helen Scheuerer as we delve into her thrilling new novel\, Kiss of the Black Flame.\nSome bargains are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...\nSaige Grayson has always believed stories could heal—even when her own body refuses to. As the most promi sing bookbinder in the capital\, she’s learned to work through chronic p ain and crushing debt\, restoring other people’s treasures while trying not to fall apart herself. But when the man she owes decides her rare tale nt is worth more than her payments\, Saige is traded to the Azkari—an im mortal race forged by the gods for war—and imprisoned in their ancient s tronghold.\nHer only chance of survival lies with Archer\, a fallen Azkari general imprisoned beside her—cursed\, dangerous\, and impossible to ig nore. He offers her a way out\, and in return\, Saige must help him retrie ve and restore an ancient book. But the book is made of living magic\, pow erful enough to stop a great evil—or unleash it. And as Saige works with Archer\, the tome begins to awaken something dark and dangerous—both in the realm and within her.\nAs their enemies close in and buried memories resurface\, Saige and Archer must decide what they’re willing to sacrifi ce: their freedom\, their fragile trust…or the spark that could ignite t he world.\nRegister and submit your questions for the author through the L ibrary Speakers Consortium here.\nThis event is sponsored by the Friends of the Hudson Public Library. LOCATION:Hudson URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hudson/events/online-author-talk-with -helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9c522066c00b063b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Romance Book Club: Read a Holiday (ANY Holiday) Romance DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**P LEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Regist ration is required and you will receive the zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails.** \nWe love our Romance Book Club! This month we are focusing on Holiday Romances. Pick a romance novel involving any holiday - Christmas\, Diwali\, Hannukah\, Halloween\, Groundhog's Day etc. We real ly mean it - choose ANY holiday you wish! Whatever you pick\, come ready t o discuss\, share and add some titles to your TBR pile! \nOur book club w ill be moderated by romance author\, Beth Lisogorsky: Beth is a Xennial ro mance writer who believes the best stories make you laugh\, cry\, and imme diately text someone about them. She's also a seasoned TV and film reviewe r & recommender. \nHer debut workplace romance So This Is Happening is se t to release in 2027. Pre-order it here. You can find Beth's TV and Film r eviews on Substack at YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!\nWe'll have a variety of bo oks you can choose from at the library or you can browse our online catalo g. \nThis is a VIRTUAL event. Please register for this event and you'll r eceive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to che ck your spam folder for them\, they will be coming from ashlandprograms@mi nlib.net.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar\nRegister online between 11/1/2024 9:00 AM and 12/3/2026 6:3 0 PM. LOCATION:Ashland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-romance-book-c lub-read-a-holiday-any-holiday-romance-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_mediu m=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:965abfba86549f4f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author: Helen Scheuerer DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nPart of o ur Fiction Series\nSparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheue rer\nJoin us virtually for a downright intoxicating conversation with best selling fantasy author Helen Scheuerer as we delve into her thrilling new novel\, Kiss of the Black Flame.\nSome bargains are sealed with blood. Oth ers with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...\nPLEASE REGISTER: C lick here to register now and submit your questions to the author!\nFor mo re information about the Virtual Author Talks program\, please visit bit. ly/sbliblsc. LOCATION:Southborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/events/virtual-author-he len-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9cbed37443e6c4c6@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052456Z DTSTART:20261204T000000Z DTEND:20261204T010000Z SUMMARY:Brian Hoefling discusses Dryads: Spirits of the Trees\, in conversa tion with Katie Stryjewski DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, December 3rd\, at 7 pm\, as Brian Hoefling discusses Dryads: Spirits of the Trees\, in conversation with Kat ie Stryjewski. Spirits are typically grouped by their source mat... LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, 10 Langley Rd\, Newton\, MA 02459-1972\, Newto n URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/brian-hoefli ng-discusses-dryads-spirits-of-the-trees-in-conversation-with-katie--2026- 12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cb552f3f90fd355d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261204T183000Z DTEND:20261204T193000Z SUMMARY:Fowler Afternoon Tea Book Club DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 1:30—3:00 PM\nMeeting Room\nFowler Library\n1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\n*Please note that we're combining our November/December meetings to avoid library closures.*\nJoi n us to enjoy a selection of teas and discuss a blend of historical and co ntemporary fiction. Copies of the selected book are available at Fowler.  \nPlease feel free to bring in food related to the recipe theme\, but do not feel obligated! \n1:30 PM: Tea and Socializing begins\n2 PM: Book Di scussion begins\nDisclaimer: The Concord Free Public Library is not respon sible for any illness resulting from the consumption of food on the premis es which was made off-site. Please eat at your own risk.\nRegister online between 5/24/2024 9:00 AM and 12/4/2026 6:00 PM. LOCATION:Fowler Library\, 1322 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/fowler-library/fowler-afterno on-tea-book-club-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c021682fa196d386@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261204T193000Z DTEND:20261204T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 4th & 5th Grades DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWest on Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in 4th & 5th Grades!\n\nOctober 9th through December 18th\nMeet at the Library a fter school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Draw or pl ay quiet games while listening to the librarian read. This is a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No electronics\, please !\n\nField School students walk across the parking lot with school supervi sion.\n\nRegistration Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions wit h your registration. \nRegister online between 9/16/2026 9:30 AM and 11/2 7/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-4th-and-5th-grades-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4282f0c2c229f155@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052456Z DTSTART:20261205T000000Z DTEND:20261205T010000Z SUMMARY:Matthew Salesses LOCATION:Newtonville Books\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newtonville-books/matthew-sale sses-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:658ccf12a11a3cbf@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T045249Z DTSTART:20261205T140000Z DTEND:20261205T144500Z SUMMARY:Story Time Saturdays at Tenacre Country Day School DESCRIPTION:Tenacre’s Story Time Saturdays for 3–4-year-olds Join us on the Tenacre campus this fall for a fun\, thematic story time program gear ed toward 3- and 4-year-olds. Each session will be held in the Tenacre lib rary and will be a separate unit taught by one of Tenacre’s pre-kinderga rten\, kindergarten\, or first-grade teachers. After reading a story to th e group\, the session teacher will lead an engaging\, theme-based activity for the children. December 5: December Lights Join us to read all about D ecember festivities and create your own festive light craft. Story Time wi ll start at 9:00 a.m. and run for about 45 minutes. Story Time is free of charge\, but registration is required to ensure there are enough craft sup plies for each child. For more information and to register\, go to https:/ /www.tenacrecds.org/about/community-events. Questions? Please contact Mega n Delaney at mdelaney@tenacrecds.org. LOCATION:Tenacre Country Day School\, Wellesley\, MA\, Wellesley URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/tenacre-country-day-school/ story-time-saturdays-at-tenacre-country-day-school-2026-12-05?utm_source=i cs&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e0452f3f21970a41@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z DTSTART:20261205T150000Z DTEND:20261205T160000Z SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Book Group: The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nLiteracy Classro om\nWaltham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nThis m onth we'll be discussing The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry. Pick up a cop y at the library from our book group display table on the first floor. The eBook and digital audio may also be available.\n\nThe Saturday Morning bo ok group reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction. Meets one Saturday a month at 10:00 AM in the Literacy Classroom on the First Floor.  \nPleas e email Amber at aharvey@minlib.net for more information. LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/saturd ay-morning-book-group-the-heart-in-winter-by-kevin-barry-2026-12-05?utm_so urce=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69e40eb4cdce677b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052516Z DTSTART:20261205T150000Z DTEND:20261205T160000Z SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will discuss Whiskey Tender: A memoir by Debora h Jackson Taffa. From the publisher’s website: Whiskey Tender traces how a mixed tribe native girl—born on the California Yuma reservation and r aised in Navajo territory in New Mexico—comes to her own interpretation of identity\, despite her parent’s desires for her to transcend the clas s and “Indian” status of her birth through education\, and despite the Quechan tribe’s particular traditions and beliefs regarding oral and re corded histories. Copies of this book are available at the library. **Plea se note: we will meet on Saturday\, December 5th (rather than the 4th Satu rday of Nov and Dec) in order to avoid the holidays. Our discussion will b e on Zoom. 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But she feels that her life is empty until the moment she encounters the impetuous officer Count Vronsky. Their subse quent affair scandalizes society and family alike and soon brings jealousl y and bitterness in its wake. Contrasting with this tale of love and self- destruction is the vividly observed story of Levin\, a man striving to fin d contentment and a meaning to his life - and also a self-portrait of Tols toy himself.\nCopies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk in advance of the program. This title is available in digital audiobook a nd eBook formats via the library’s Libby and Hoopla services. \nPlease call 781-786-6165 to register or visit www.westonlibrary.org Calendar & ev ents\nRegister online between 6/25/2026 9:00 AM and 12/5/2026 10:00 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/leo-tols toys-anna-karenina-a-book-discussion-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:edef7c4223b584d5@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261205T160000Z DTEND:20261205T170000Z SUMMARY:Young Adult Author Symposium DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 11:00 AM—3:00 PM\nConcord-Carlis le High School Auditorium\nCalling all readers\, writers\, and artists! Jo in us at Concord-Carlisle High School for the third annual Young Adult Aut hor Symposium (YAAS!)\, a festival celebrating young adult literature\, st orytelling\, and creativity.\nMeet 20 talented authors and illustrators\, hear the stories behind their books\, and discover what it takes to bring your own ideas to life. Enjoy engaging author panels\, interactive worksho ps\, and opportunities to ask questions\, explore the creative process\, a nd get your favorite books signed.\nWhether you're an avid reader\, an asp iring author or illustrator\, or simply curious about the world of books\, YAAS! has something for you!\nThis event is free and open to all\, with a special focus on tweens and teens. Advance registration is encouraged\, r egister online to confirm your attendance.\nYAAS! is presented in partners hip with Concord-Carlisle High School.\nAccessibility\nThe Concord Free Pu blic Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to o ur resources\, programs\, and services. Learn more about accessibility at our libraries. You can also email our administration team or give us a cal l at either of our libraries to request additional accommodations.\nOur Sp onsors\nThe Concord Free Public Library's programs are free to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public L ibrary and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation. LOCATION:Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/events/young-adult-author-sym posium-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:59137efc1ab64d66@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z DTSTART:20261205T190000Z DTEND:20261205T200000Z SUMMARY:Teen Author Talk: Hemie Yao DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nWaverley Oaks Meet ing Room -112\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nBelmont Public Library welcomes Teen Fantasy author Hemie Yao! She will be speaking about her writing process as a young auth or\, and the ancient Chinese mythology that inspires her series\, The Unto ld Truth of Club Menshen.\nAuthor Bio: Hemie Yao published her debut novel at the age of twelve in 2023. Daughter of a Chinese immigrant\, she lives in New Hampshire and grows up in a mixed culture background. She loves to immerse herself in nature\, art\, and fictional worlds.\n \nRegistration requested. Please let us know you're coming!\nRegister online between 10/ 1/2026 9:00 AM and 12/4/2026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/teen-a uthor-talk-hemie-yao-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7d53748d62fa3fd8@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261205T200000Z DTEND:20261205T210000Z SUMMARY:Goodnow Writers' Group DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 3:00—4:30 PM\nConference Room\nG oodnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\nWelcome to the Goodn ow Writers' Group!\n\nThis is a self-directed group open to anyone who is interested in writing - all genres and all levels of skill are welcome. Th e group meets in person on the first & third Saturday of every month from 3PM - 430PM. This group meets monthly to:\ncollaborate\, exchange ideas & techniques\, share work in progress\n\ndevelop a greater appreciation for writing\n\nMust be 18 years of age or older to attend. LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/goodnow-library/goodnow-write rs-group-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1e15cfedc700181f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261207T160000Z DTEND:20261207T170000Z SUMMARY:Morning Book Club DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:30 PM\nGilman Room\nHo lliston Public Library\n752 Washington St\, Holliston\, MA\, 01746\nThe Li brary Book Club meets the first Monday of each month at 11:00am for approx imately one hour except for Monday holidays. Read the selected book and at tend the discussion to share your thoughts or sit and listen. A no-pressur e environment\, attend as many or as few sessions as you like. The selecte d titles are available behind the circulation desk and the next month's ti tle is always available at each discussion in multiple formats. New member s are always warmly welcomed. Join in person or by Zoom. LOCATION:Holliston Public Library\, 752 Washington St\, Holliston\, MA\, 01 746\, Holliston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/holliston-public-library/mo rning-book-club-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9e0fe94fc92dc26d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z DTSTART:20261207T160000Z DTEND:20261207T170000Z SUMMARY:The Bookies Book Group DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:30 PM\nConference Room \nGoodnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\nJoin us for our n ext meeting of The Bookies Book Group!\n\nFor our meeting on Monday\, Dece mber 7th\,  we will be discussing The Early Stories\, 1953-1975 by John U pdike (short stories).\nThe meeting will be held IN PERSON in the Confere nce Room. Please contact Randy LeSage at rlesage@minlib.net for more infor mation! LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Sudbury URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/goodnow-library/the-bookies-b ook-group-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5ba4acc559c67751@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261207T163000Z DTEND:20261207T173000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Book Club for Teens DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 11:30 AM—12:30 PM\nYoung Adult\nAc ton Memorial Library\n486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nJoin our book club designed for homeschool families. We will provide the monthly book an d participants will engage in a self led discussion of the themes and stor yline. Suitable for tweens between the ages of 12 and 18. This month's boo k is Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko.\n\nReasonable accommodations for people w ith disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov  \nRegister online between 11/9/2026 12:00 AM and 12/7/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, Ac ton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/acton-memorial-library/homescho ol-book-club-for-teens-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94507234138170c7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261207T163000Z DTEND:20261207T173000Z SUMMARY:Homeschool Book Club for Kids DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 11:30 AM—12:30 PM\nChildren's Craf t Room\nActon Memorial Library\n486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nJoin our book club designed for homeschool families. We will provide the month ly book and participants will engage in a self led discussion of the theme s and storyline. Suitable for children between the ages of 7 and 11. This month's book is Lost at Windy River by Trina Rathgerber.\nReasonable accom modations for people with disabilities can be made upon request by emailin g library@actonma.gov \nRegister online between 11/9/2026 12:00 AM and 12 /7/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, Ac ton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/acton-memorial-library/homescho ol-book-club-for-kids-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1591780971a24be6@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261207T230000Z DTEND:20261208T000000Z SUMMARY:Plot Twists Book Club (grades 5–6) DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 6:00—7:00 PM\nChildren's Activity Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\nDo you love to read? Want to discover some new books and read a var iety of genres? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interesting books?\nPlot Twists is our monthly book discussion group for 5th & 6th gr aders. Participants are expected to read the book prior to the club meetin g and come prepared to talk about it.\nWhen you sign up\, you are register ed for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10/5\, 11/2\, & 12/7). Please re gister only if you can attend all meetings.\nTo allow the most children to participate in our book clubs\, we ask 5th graders to choose between Plot Twists Book Club Page Turners Book Club.\nIf your child becomes unable to attend this program\, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repe ated 'no-shows' without notification may result in your child's removal fr om the club and may prohibit your child from registering for future progra ms.\nIn order to successfully participate in this program\, a participant should have:\nthe ability to attend programs independently\nthe ability to read and comprehend chapter books (accessible formats available)\nthe abi lity to be an engaged participant in a conversation—including the abilit y to be an active listener\, take turns talking\, and treat peers with cou rtesy and respect\na desire to interact and socialize with peers\na desire to read outside their comfort zone and try different genres\nRegister onl ine between 9/14/2026 7:00 PM and 11/16/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/plot- twists-book-club-grades-5-6-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26d4dc32a9b5d52f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261207T233000Z DTEND:20261208T003000Z SUMMARY:Book Discussion Group for Adults DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nConference Room\nBel lingham Public Library\n100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, MA\, 02019\nT his month we will be discussing Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore.\ nThis group usually meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. It' s hybrid\, so you can come in person or virtually. If you would like to jo in this group\, please email Suzanne!\n\nThe books to be discussed for 202 6 are:\n\nJANUARY: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig\n\nFEBRUARY: Happy La nd by Dolen Perkins-Valdez\n\nMARCH: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon\n\nA PRIL: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker\n\nMAY: Animal Farm by George Orwell\n\nJUNE: Finding My Way by Malala Yousafzai\n\nJULY: The Orp han Collector by Eileen Marie Wiseman\n\nAUGUST: James\, A Novel by Perciv al Everett\n\nSEPTEMBER: Somewhere Beyond the the Sea by TJ Klune\n\nOCTOB ER: None of This is True by Lisa Jewell\n\nNOVEMBER: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters\n\nDECEMBER: Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore\n\n-Th is is a Bellingham Library program/event LOCATION:Bellingham Public Library\, 100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, M A\, 02019\, Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/bellingham-public-library/ book-discussion-group-for-adults-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe rral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6cc44e5e1861ae41@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261208T000000Z DTEND:20261208T010000Z SUMMARY:Tween Book Club DESCRIPTION:Love to read? Want to talk about it? Tween Book Club is a place for those in grades 5-7 who are excited to talk about the books they read ! We will read a wide-variety of genres and formats so there's a little so mething for every reader. Each month we will read a different book. We wil l meet on the following Mondays in 2026: 9/28\, 10/26\, 12/7 & 1/25. When you register\, you register at the same time for ALL 4 sessions. Books are available for pick-up at the Children's Desk. For more information\, plea se email at ntnyouth@minlib.net\n\nThis month\, we'll be reading and talki ng about: Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty. LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/tween-book -club-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:425b468e37164793@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261208T000000Z DTEND:20261208T010000Z SUMMARY:Evening Book Group DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nRaytheon Room\nWayla nd Free Public Library\n5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778\nZOOM\nMeets the 1st Monday of the month\, Oct-June\, with some exceptions. Attend in p erson or via Zoom. Email Brittany at btuttle@minlib.net for the Zoom link.  Books are available to check out at the Circulation Desk one month befor e each meeting.\nWe will be discussing So Far Gone by Jess Walter. LOCATION:Wayland Free Public Library\, 5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778 \, Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/wayland-free-public-library/e vening-book-group-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49adb7fdc480515f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261208T000000Z DTEND:20261208T010000Z SUMMARY:WFPL Mighty Squirrel Book Group @ 102 Arsenal Yards Blvd DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 7:00—8:15 PM\nArsenal Yards\nBond St\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\nDiscuss fiction of all genres in a casual bre wery setting with the WFPL Mighty Squirrel book group! Watertown Free Publ ic Library (WFPL) hosts this monthly book group for adults at Mighty Squir rel Brewing Co.\, located at Arsenal Yards in Watertown. Registration is n ot required. All are welcome!  \nUpcoming Selections:\n\nCopies of the u pcoming book are available for checkout one month prior at the Circulation Desk as well as on the Bookmobile!\n\nJune: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li\n\nJuly: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar\nAugust: Horse by Geraldine Brooks\n September 14*: Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia\n\nOctober: The Antidote by Karen Russell\n\nNovember: Stolen by Anne-Helen Laestadiu s\n\nDecember: Woodworking by Emily St. James\nJanuary: No Meeting - See you in February! \n*Date change due to Labor Day weekend \n--\nThe Wate rtown Free Public Library does not discriminate and does not share your in formation with anyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodat ion to enable you to participate in our events. Contact the library at wfp linfo@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6436 at least two weeks before an event to arrange for modification. LOCATION:Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/events/wfpl-mighty-squirrel -book-group-102-arsenal-yards-blvd-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re ferral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43132d56ce5fa31e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261208T150000Z DTEND:20261208T160000Z SUMMARY:Tuesday Book Discussion: The Sense of an Ending\, by Julian Barnes DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 10:00—11:45 AM\n129 Main Street\n Main Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nTrustees Room\nMain Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nEach month\, join other r eaders to discuss a range of books\, from classics to contemporary.\n\nFor December\, we will read The Sense of  an Ending\, by Julian Barnes.\nCop ies of the book will be available at the Main Library starting in mid-Nove mber. \nThe eBook is available on Libby and the eAudiobook is available through Hoopla. \nRegister online between 10/20/2026 9:00 AM and 12/8/202 6 9:30 AM. LOCATION:Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/main-library/tuesday-book-dis cussion-the-sense-of-an-ending-by-julian-barnes-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics& utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20199e76fb9e21a9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261208T160000Z DTEND:20261208T170000Z SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:30 PM\nConference Roo m\nHolliston Public Library\n752 Washington St\, Holliston\, MA\, 01746\nZ oom\nOpen to new members. Books available at the adult circulation desk on e month before the meeting. LOCATION:Holliston Public Library\, 752 Washington St\, Holliston\, MA\, 01 746\, Holliston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/holliston-public-library/my stery-book-club-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6e812e2fd98517e4@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261208T160000Z DTEND:20261208T170000Z SUMMARY:In Person - Historical Fiction Book Club: "Enchantress of Numbers" by Jennifer Chiaverini DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nCheever Confer ence Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nJoi n the conversation as we discuss Enchantress Of Numbers\, "the fascinating life of Ada Byron King\, Countess of Lovelace - Lord Byron's daughter\, t he world's first computer programmer\, and a woman whose exceptional contr ibutions to science and technology have been too long unsung.\nThe only le gitimate child of Lord Byron\, the most brilliant\, revered\, and scandalo us of the Romantic poets\, Ada was destined for fame long before her birth . Estranged from Ada's father\, who was infamously "mad\, bad\, and danger ous to know"\, Ada's mathematician mother is determined to save her only c hild from her perilous Byron heritage. Banishing fairy tales and make-beli eve from the nursery\, Ada's mother provides her daughter with a rigorous education grounded in mathematics and science. Any troubling spark of imag ination - or\, worse yet\, passion or poetry - is promptly extinguished. O r so her mother believes.\nWhen Ada is introduced into London society as a highly eligible young heiress\, she at last discovers the intellectual an d social circles she has craved all her life. Little does she realize that her delightful new friendship with inventor Charles Babbage will shape he r destiny. Intrigued by the prototype of his first calculating machine\, t he Difference Engine\, and enthralled by the plans for his even more advan ced Analytical Engine\, Ada resolves to help Babbage realize his extraordi nary vision\, unique in her understanding of how his invention could trans form the world. All the while\, she passionately studies mathematics - ign oring skeptics who consider it an unusual\, even unhealthy pursuit for a w oman - falls in love\, discovers the shocking secrets behind her parents' estrangement\, and comes to terms with the unquenchable fire of her imagin ation.\nIn Enchantress of Numbers\, New York Times best-selling author Jen nifer Chiaverini unveils the passions\, dreams\, and insatiable thirst for knowledge of a largely unheralded pioneer in computing - a young woman wh o stepped out of her father's shadow to achieve her own laurels and champi on the new technology that would shape the future."\nWe'll have copies of the book at the library for you to borrow or you can order it from our onl ine catalog.\n\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\n\nRet urn to Main Calendar\nRegister online between 7/24/2026 9:00 AM and 11/10/ 2026 11:00 AM. LOCATION:Ashland Public Library\, 66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\, Ashl and URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/ashland-public-library/in-per son-historical-fiction-book-club-enchantress-of-numbers-by-jennifer-chiave -2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2e2f4d03f16928ae@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261208T180000Z DTEND:20261208T190000Z SUMMARY:NFPL Afternoon Book Club - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 1:00—2:00 PM\nCommunity Room\nNee dham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\nA C hristmas Carol is a novella by English author Charles Dickens. It was firs t published by Chapman & Hall on 19 December 1843. Carol tells the story o f a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation resulti ng from a supernatural visit by the ghost of his former business partner J acob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmases Past\, Present and Yet to Come. The novella met with instant success and critical acclaim. The book was wr itten and published in early Victorian era Britain\, a period when there w as strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions together with the introdu ction of new customs\, such as Christmas trees and greeting cards. Dickens ' sources for the tale appear to be many and varied\, but are\, principall y\, the humiliating experiences of his childhood\, his sympathy for the po or\, and various Christmas stories and fairy tales.\nThis book is availabl e as a book\, large print book\, on spoken CD and Playaway format\,  and on Libby and Hoopla as an e-book and e-audiobook.\nThis event will be Hybr id - Live in Person in the Community Room as well as via ZOOM. Please send email to neemail1@minlib.net if you wish to be added to the list to recei ve the Zoom link to this event.\n\nNo Registration Required - Email neemai l1@minlib.net to receive the Zoom Link LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\ , 02494\, Needham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/n fpl-afternoon-book-club-a-christmas-carol-by-charles-dickens-2026-12-08?ut m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2f53f3cb13122306@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z DTSTART:20261208T190000Z DTEND:20261208T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Exile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Co nversation with Ana Hebra Flaster DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nRegister f or this author talk:libraryc.org/morseinstitute\nWhat happens when the cou ntry you love forces you out\, leaving you just 48 hours to abandon everyt hing you’ve ever known? Join us for an extraordinary online conversation with author and essayist Ana Hebra Flaster as we discuss her sweeping yet deeply intimate memoir\, Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town.\nAbout the Author: \nAna Hebra Flaster is j ournalist and the author of Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barri o to a New Hampshire Mill Town\, published in April 2025 (She Writes Press \, Simon and Schuster distribution). A former child-refugee from Cuba\, An a’s work has appeared in national print and online media\, including: Th e New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, and The Boston Globe. Her commentaries and storytelling have aired on NPR’s All Things Considered and PBS’s Stories from the Stage. Since its publicati on in April 2025\, Property of the Revolution has won first place in sever al international writing contests\, including: 2026 IBPA Book Awards (Memo ir)\; 2025 Discovery Book Awards (Nonfiction overall)\; 2025 International Book Awards (Creative Nonfiction)\, and the 2025 IAP Book Awards (Memoir of the Year). The memoir was selected as the Nashua\, New Hampshire\, 2026 All-City Read and the Rivier University 2025 First-Year Read. Ana speaks regularly with student\, library\, and civic groups about her family’s j ourney and the refugee and immigrant experience. She is currently focused on covering the struggle for democracy and human rights in Cuba in her wee kly Substack\, CubaCurious\, a project she launched in July 2024. LOCATION:Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-author-talk-exi le-memory-and-the-meaning-of-home-a-conversation-with-ana-2026-12-08?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8d718e3dfe0cd73d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261208T190000Z DTEND:20261208T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk: Exile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Co nversation with Ana Hebra Flaster DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nThis progr am is part of our Virtual Author Talk Series brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Sponsored by the Friends of the Way land Public Library.\nRegister to watch live online here.\nHelp shape the look of these conversations by submitting questions to the author when you register for each talk. Can’t attend the live stream? You can still reg ister and submit questions and a recording will be available on demand and gets emailed directly to every registered participant.\nExile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana Hebra Flaster\nWhat happe ns when the country you love forces you out\, leaving you just 48 hours to abandon everything you’ve ever known? Join us for an extraordinary onli ne conversation with author and essayist Ana Hebra Flaster as we discuss h er sweeping yet deeply intimate memoir Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town.\nAna Hebra Flaster was six year s old when her working-class family was kicked out of their Havana barrio for opposing communism. Once devoted revolutionaries themselves but disill usioned by the Castro government’s repressive tactics\, they fled to the US. The permanent losses they suffered—of home\, country\, and loved on es\, all within forty-eight hours—haunted her multigenerational family a s they reclaimed their lives and freedom in 1967 New Hampshire. There\, th ey fed each other stories of their scrappy barrio—some of which Hebra Fl aster has shared on All Things Considered—to resurrect their lost world and fortify themselves for a daunting task: building a new life in a forei gn land.\nWeaving pivotal events in Cuba–US history with her viejos’ —elders’—stories of surviving political upheaval\, impossible choice s\, and “refugeedom\,” Property of the Revolution celebrates the indom itable spirit and wisdom of the women warriors who led the family out of C uba\, shaped its rebirth as Cuban Americans\, and helped Ana grow up hopef ul\, future-facing—American. But what happens when deeply buried childho od memories resurface\, demanding an adult’s reckoning?\nHere’s how th e fiercest love\, the most stubborn will\, and the power of family put nin e new Americans back on their feet.\nRegister today to gain a deeper\, mor e personal perspective on the refugee experience and the enduring quest to define home.\nAbout the Author: \nAna Hebra Flaster is journalist and th e author of Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hamps hire Mill Town\, published in April 2025 (She Writes Press\, Simon and Sch uster distribution). A former child-refugee from Cuba\, Ana’s work has a ppeared in national print and online media\, including: The New York Times \, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, and The Boston Globe. H er commentaries and storytelling have aired on NPR’s All Things Consider ed and PBS’s Stories from the Stage. Since its publication in April 2025 \, Property of the Revolution has won first place in several international writing contests\, including: 2026 IBPA Book Awards (Memoir)\; 2025 Disco very Book Awards (Nonfiction overall)\; 2025 International Book Awards (Cr eative Nonfiction)\, and the 2025 IAP Book Awards (Memoir of the Year). Th e memoir was selected as the Nashua\, New Hampshire\, 2026 All-City Read a nd the Rivier University 2025 First-Year Read. Ana speaks regularly with s tudent\, library\, and civic groups about her family’s journey and the r efugee and immigrant experience. She is currently focused on covering the struggle for democracy and human rights in Cuba in her weekly Substack\, C ubaCurious\, a project she launched in July 2024. LOCATION:Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/events/virtual-author-talk-ex ile-memory-and-the-meaning-of-home-a-conversation-with-ana-2026-12-08?utm_ source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2f6526175610ffe2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261208T190000Z DTEND:20261208T200000Z SUMMARY:Online Author Talk: Exile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Con versation with Ana Hebra Flaster DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nOnline\nWhat happen s when the country you love forces you out\, leaving you just 48 hours to abandon everything you’ve ever known? Join us online for an extraordinar y online conversation with author and essayist Ana Hebra Flaster as we dis cuss her sweeping yet deeply intimate memoir Property of the Revolution: F rom a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town.\nAna Hebra Flaster was si x years old when her working-class family was kicked out of their Havana b arrio for opposing communism. Once devoted revolutionaries themselves but disillusioned by the Castro government’s repressive tactics\, they fled to the US. The permanent losses they suffered—of home\, country\, and lo ved ones\, all within forty-eight hours—haunted her multigenerational fa mily as they reclaimed their lives and freedom in 1967 New Hampshire. Ther e\, they fed each other stories of their scrappy barrio—some of which He bra Flaster has shared on All Things Considered—to resurrect their lost world and fortify themselves for a daunting task: building a new life in a foreign land.\nWeaving pivotal events in Cuba–US history with her viejo s’—elders’—stories of surviving political upheaval\, impossible ch oices\, and “refugeedom\,” Property of the Revolution celebrates the i ndomitable spirit and wisdom of the women warriors who led the family out of Cuba\, shaped its rebirth as Cuban Americans\, and helped Ana grow up h opeful\, future-facing—American. But what happens when deeply buried chi ldhood memories resurface\, demanding an adult’s reckoning?\nHere’s ho w the fiercest love\, the most stubborn will\, and the power of family put nine new Americans back on their feet.\nRegister today to gain a deeper\, more personal perspective on the refugee experience and the enduring ques t to define home.\nAbout the Author: \nAna Hebra Flaster is journalist an d the author of Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New H ampshire Mill Town\, published in April 2025 (She Writes Press\, Simon and Schuster distribution). A former child-refugee from Cuba\, Ana’s work h as appeared in national print and online media\, including: The New York T imes\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, and The Boston Glob e. Her commentaries and storytelling have aired on NPR’s All Things Cons idered and PBS’s Stories from the Stage. Since its publication in April 2025\, Property of the Revolution has won first place in several internati onal writing contests\, including: 2026 IBPA Book Awards (Memoir)\; 2025 D iscovery Book Awards (Nonfiction overall)\; 2025 International Book Awards (Creative Nonfiction)\, and the 2025 IAP Book Awards (Memoir of the Year) . The memoir was selected as the Nashua\, New Hampshire\, 2026 All-City Re ad and the Rivier University 2025 First-Year Read. Ana speaks regularly wi th student\, library\, and civic groups about her family’s journey and t he refugee and immigrant experience. She is currently focused on covering the struggle for democracy and human rights in Cuba in her weekly Substack \, CubaCurious\, a project she launched in July 2024.\nThis program is hel d in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and funded by the Fr iends of the Bellingham Library.\n-This is a Bellingham Library program/ev ent. LOCATION:Bellingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/events/online-author-talk- exile-memory-and-the-meaning-of-home-a-conversation-with-ana--2026-12-08?u tm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a9450b07874f0d07@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261208T190000Z DTEND:20261208T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Ana Hebra Flaster DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nZoom\nWeston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nExile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana Hebra Flaster\nAward-Winning Aut hor\, Essayist\, and Cultural Commentator\n\nVirtual Event\n(For a descrip tion of this event\, please click on the registration link below\, or chec k this page again later.)\nAbout the Author:\n(Coming soon!)\nPLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS ONLINE ONLY.\n\nHow to Register:\nTo find out more\, and to register for this author talk\, please use the registration link on this web page:\nhttps://libraryc.org/westonlibrary/224606.\nTo find out more ab out past and future author talks\, please see the Library Speakers Consort ium (LSC) page on the WestonLibrary.org website. LOCATION:Weston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/events/virtual-author-talk-wit h-ana-hebra-flaster-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4665512b13404383@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261208T190000Z DTEND:20261208T200000Z SUMMARY:Virtual Author: Ana Hebra Flaster DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nPart of ou r Non-Fiction Series\nExile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversa tion with Ana Hebra Flaster\nWhat happens when the country you love forces you out\, leaving you just two days to abandon everything you’ve ever k nown? Join us online for an extraordinary conversation with author and ess ayist Ana Hebra Flaster as we discuss her sweeping yet deeply intimate mem oir Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mil l Town.\nPLEASE REGISTER: Click here to register and submit your questions to the author!\nFor more information about the Virtual Author Talks progr am\, please visit bit.ly/sbliblsc. LOCATION:Southborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/events/virtual-author-an a-hebra-flaster-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83245791c6fc7849@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261208T193000Z DTEND:20261208T203000Z SUMMARY:AfterSchool BookClub: 1st & 2nd Grades DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:30—3:15 PM\nStorytime Room\nWes ton Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nFor Kids in 1s t & 2nd Grades!\n\nOctober 6th through December 15th\n\nMeet us at the Lib rary after school\; enjoy a chapter book read in weekly installments. Draw \, color or play quiet games while listening to the librarian read. This i s a fun way to hang out with friends and access more books.\n\n No electr onics\, please!\n\nCountry & Woodland School Students take the CW Bus. The y will need a note each week to give their teacher/school.\n\nRegistration Required!\n\nYou are signing up for ALL sessions with your registration.\ nRegister online between 9/21/2026 9:00 AM and 11/17/2026 11:30 AM. LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W eston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/aftersch ool-bookclub-1st-and-2nd-grades-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0d665bc3cf18211d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261208T210000Z DTEND:20261208T220000Z SUMMARY:Second & Third Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 4:00—5:00 PM\nElla Eaton Room\nSo uthborough Library\n25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\nChildren in se cond and third grade are invited to join this book group. We will read a b ook each month and meet for a book discussion and related activities. All books will be ordered for participants on interlibrary loan. Email Kim wit h any questions at kivers@southboroughma.gov. \nRegister online between 7 /23/2026 5:00 PM and 11/17/2026 10:00 AM. LOCATION:Southborough Library\, 25 Main St\, Southborough\, MA\, 01772\, So uthborough URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/southborough/southborough-library/sec ond-and-third-grade-book-club-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5847b2a8ac7e2cbb@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z DTSTART:20261208T211500Z DTEND:20261208T221500Z SUMMARY:Next Chapter Book Club (grade 3) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 4:15—4:45 PM\nChildren's Activity Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\nDo you love to read? Want to discover some new books and read a va riety of genres? Would you like to meet new friends and discuss interestin g books?\nNext Chapter is a monthly book discussion group for 3rd graders. Everyone reads the same book before each meeting and comes prepared to ta lk about it. Meetings will include an activity related to the book.\nWhen you sign up\, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates: 10 /13\, 11/10\, & 12/8). Please register only if you can attend all meetings .\nIf your child becomes unable to attend this program\, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repeated 'no-shows' without notification may result in your child's removal from the club and may prohibit your child from registering for future programs.\nIn order to successfully participat e in this program\, a participant should have:\nthe ability to attend prog rams independently\nthe ability to follow multi-step instructions\nthe abi lity to read (or listen to) and comprehend short chapter books\nthe abilit y to be an engaged participant in a conversation—including the ability t o be an active listener\, take turns talking\, and treat peers with courte sy and respect\na desire to interact and socialize with peers\na desire to read outside their comfort zone and try different genres\nRegister online between 9/14/2026 7:00 PM and 12/1/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/next- chapter-book-club-grade-3-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dd8825417e3b6d0a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261208T233000Z DTEND:20261209T003000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - Historical Fiction Book Recs with Bestselling Author\, Ja ne Healey DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 6:30—7:00 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**PL EASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registr ants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**\n\nLove H istorical Fiction but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author\ , Jane Healey (and Ashland fave!)\, monthly for 30 minutes of pure book re commendations - the best of historical fiction out there! We're sure you'l l find something to like from Jane's many enthusiastic reviews.\n\nRegiste r directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all!\n\nJa ne Healey is the author of The Beantown Girls\, a Washington Post and Amaz on Charts bestseller\, The Secret Stealers\, which was an Amazon First Rea ds Editor’s Pick and a Historical Novel Society’s Editors’ Choice\, and her debut\, The Saturday Evening Girls Club. Goodnight from Paris was her novel from Lake Union Publishing and her most recent release\, The Wo men of Arlington Hall has been getting rave reviews. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour\, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring interv iews with premier historical fiction authors and their latest novels. She and her family lives outside Boston. We can't wait to hear what Jane will be recommending - be ready for your TBR pile to fall over!\n\nBusy signed books by Jane from Bookends!\nWe'll send out a list of all recommendations for those who register. We will also be recording our meetings and upload ing them to our YouTube Channel.\n\nPlease register for this event and you 'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure t o check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom.\n\ nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library an d is in collaboration with a multitude of MA and NH libraries.\n\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar LOCATION:Ashland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-historical-fic tion-book-recs-with-bestselling-author-jane-healey-2026-12-08?utm_source=i cs&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76d4c29475a85e0e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261208T233000Z DTEND:20261209T003000Z SUMMARY:52 Book Club for Adults DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nMcLellan Room \n3 W ashington Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\nThe Hudson Public Library welcomes you to join our year-long book club & participate in the 52 Book Club’s 2026 Reading Challenge!\n* 52 Book Prompts to read throughout the new yea r - you choose your books and share with the group.\n* Join our Email List to participate.\n* Meetings are optional\, not mandatory. This is strictl y for fun!\nMore details at www.the52book.club/2026-reading-challenge/ LOCATION:McLellan Room\, 3 Washington Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, Hudson URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hudson/mclellan-room/52-book-club-for -adults-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3575366f7fddb32d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052516Z DTSTART:20261208T233000Z DTEND:20261209T003000Z SUMMARY:Book Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us at the library for a discussion of: Atmosphere: a love story by Taylor Jenkins Reid Copies of the book are available at the libra ry. Order your own copy HERE If you are interested in attending\, please c ontact us at bflprogramming@minlib.net The historic nature of our building limits accessibility. This program is also offered in an accessible locat ion at the Morse Institute Library. LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, Natick URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/bacon-free-library/book-discus sion-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e6ea16f6590a6b9e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261209T000000Z DTEND:20261209T004500Z SUMMARY:3rd & 4th Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:If you are in third or fourth grade and love to read\, this boo k club is for you! We explore a new book each month and have lively discus sions. Read or listen to the book and bring your questions and ideas when we meet to talk about it. This program fills up quickly\, so you will need to register early to secure a spot for your child. If you sign up and the n decide the book club won't work for your family\, please delete your reg istration so the next child on the waitlist will get a spot. Thank you!\n\ nWe meet monthly on the second Tuesday of the month from 7 - 7:45pm: Octob er 13\, November 10\, December 8\, and January 12.\n\nDecember's book is G uinea Dog by Patrick Jennings.\n\nFor kids in grades 3 & 4. Registration i s required\, and will begin on Tuesday\, September 29. When you register\, you will be registering for all 4 months. Please email us at ntnyouth@min lib.net with any questions. LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/3rd-and-4t h-grade-book-club-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22619ada20a56521@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z DTSTART:20261209T000000Z DTEND:20261209T010000Z SUMMARY:Trudeau & Doonesbury: A Biography with author Joshua Kendall DESCRIPTION:Join author Joshua Kendall for a talk about his book Trudeau & Doonesbury: A Biography. You'll learn about Garry Trudeau\, the creator be hind the first comic strip to win a Pulitzer Prize\, and about the history and impact of Doonesbury itself. Joshua will also discuss his process res earching and writing this biography\, which draws on numerous interviews a nd archival materials. If you've ever wanted to learn the story behind the iconic comic Doonesbury\, this program is for you!\n\nCopies of Trudeau & Doonesbury will be available for purchase and signing.\n\nAbout the book: \n\nDrawing on extensive interviews with Trudeau\, his friends\, fellow ca rtoonists\, prominent journalists\, and even politicians who were mocked i n the strip\, as well as previously unmined archival materials\, Trudeau & Doonesbury serves as an alternative history of the last 50 years of Ameri can life and is an entertaining romp through Trudeau's singular career.\n\ nBiographer Joshua Kendall tells the story of the cartoonist and what drov e him to put pen to paper. He traces Trudeau's boyhood in the Adirondack M ountains\, his teenage angst in prep school\, and his formative years at Y ale\, where he began drawing his iconic strip.\n\nAnd he shows the changin g world it reflected\; Doonesbury began appearing in papers nationwide in 1970\, and big events\, from Watergate to the war in Vietnam\, fueled its popularity and its significance.\n\nFor more than 50 years\, Doonesbury ha s helped drive the national conversation. The first comic strip to win a P ulitzer Prize\, Garry Trudeau's sprawling narrative featuring a host of be loved characters has reflected America back to itself\, capturing the high lights and lowlights of American politics and culture with wit and penetra ting insight. And as Doonesbury's characters aged alongside their creator\ , Trudeau became one of the preeminent chroniclers of the Baby Boom genera tion.\n\nA unique and compelling biography of both the individual behind D oonesbury and the times he has chronicled\, Trudeau & Doonesbury is also a lavishly illustrated\, full-color coffee table book featuring more than 2 00 cartoons\, making it perfect for sharing\, gifting\, and displaying.\n\ nAbout the author:\n\nJoshua C. Kendall is the author of The Man Who Made Lists\, about the creation of Roget's Thesaurus\, and The Forgotten Foundi ng Father\, a biography of Noah Webster\, the lexicographer responsible fo r Webster's Dictionary. He is also an award-winning journalist\, with work in the Wall Street Journal\, Los Angeles Times\, New York Times\, Psychol ogy Today\, and BusinessWeek\, among other publications. He is an Associat e Fellow of Yale's Trumbull College.\n\nRegistration is encouraged\, and y ou'll get a reminder if you sign up. Walk-ins are also welcome. LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/trudeau-an d-doonesbury-a-biography-with-author-joshua-kendall-2026-12-08?utm_source= ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35c486d37e94fa60@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261209T000000Z DTEND:20261209T010000Z SUMMARY:McAuliffe - Evening Book Discussion: The Road To Tender Hearts DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nCommunity Room\nMcA uliffe Library\n746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01701\nJoin us on the second Tuesday of the month for a lively discussion. This month's title i s The Road To Tender Hearts: A Novel by Annie Hartnett. LOCATION:McAuliffe Branch Library\, 746 Water Street\, Framingham\, MA\, 01 701\, Framingham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/mcauliffe-branch-library/m cauliffe-evening-book-discussion-the-road-to-tender-hearts-2026-12-08?utm_ source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:770e81d3ee155cdc@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261209T003000Z DTEND:20261209T013000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - Author Led Horror Book Club with Brian McAuley: "Candy Ca in Kills" DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 7:30—8:30 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**PL EASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registr ants will receive a link to access the Zoom Meeting via email.**  \nWelc ome to our second virtual horror book club! We're excited to welcome autho r Brian McAuley who will be discussing his book "Candy Cain Kills" with pa rticipants - just in time for the holidays! Read the book and join us for what\, we can only hope\, will be a raucous conversation. Bring your quest ions or just sit back and enjoy the conversation. \nThe discussion will b e moderated by our favorite horror bookstagrammer\, Jody Blanchette (@redr eadreviews). \nYou can buy signed books by Brian from Aesop's Fable (link coming soon).\nPlease Note that this program will NOT be recorded. \nAbo ut the book:\nOh what fun it is to DIE!\nWhen Austin’s parents drag him and his little sister Fiona to a remote cottage for Christmas\, he’s les s than thrilled about the forced bonding exercise. But after learning that their holiday getaway was the site of a horrific crime\, this family on t he rocks will have to fight for their lives against a legendary killer… because Candy Cain is slashing through the snow with a very long naughty l ist.\nAbout Brian: \nBrian grew up in Weird NJ on a steady diet of Gooseb umps books and Are You Afraid of the Dark? episodes. He received his BA in Screenwriting and Creative Writing from NYU’s Gallatin School of Indivi dualized Study before getting his MFA in Film from Columbia University.\nA s a WGA screenwriter\, Brian has written five films for the Lifetime Netwo rk in addition to writing and producing the award-winning thriller Dismiss ed for BoulderLight Pictures. He sold his TV series pitch Affliction to Sy fy Network in a pilot development deal and penned an episode of Fuller Hou se for Netflix.\nBrian’s debut novel Curse of the Reaper was named one o f the Best Horror Books of 2022 by Esquire. His 2023 Christmas horror nove lla Candy Cain Kills received praise from Booklist\, Library Journal\, and Kirkus Reviews\, leading to the 2024 sequel Candy Cain Kills Again: The S econd Slaying. \nHis new novel Breathe In\, Bleed Out was an instant USA Today Bestseller\, a LibraryReads Pick\, and a Goodreads Choice Awards Nom inee. His short fiction and non-fiction have appeared in various magazines and anthologies.\nBrian teaches as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Scre enwriting at the Sidney Poitier New American Film School of Arizona State University.\nWe'll have copies of Brian's book at the library or you can r eserve it from our catalog.  \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with Jody's library \, The Eastford Public Library.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Ne wsletters!\nReturn to main calendar\nRegister online between 1/1/2025 9:00 AM and 12/8/2026 8:15 PM. LOCATION:Ashland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-author-led-hor ror-book-club-with-brian-mcauley-candy-cain-kills-2026-12-08?utm_source=ic s&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:100f21a47ca09cd7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261209T150000Z DTEND:20261209T160000Z SUMMARY:Senior Book Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nOffsite\nWatert own\, MA\, 02472\nThis book group meets at the Senior Center at 31 Marshal l St on the second Wednesday of the month. \nTo register for a Zoom link\ , please contact the Senior Center at (617) 972-6490.\n2026-2027 Booklist\ nCopies of the upcoming book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk!\n\nSeptember – Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout\nOctober – D inners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg\nNovember – Twice by Mitch Albom **Me eting on Wednesday\, Nov. 18 due to Veterans’ Day. \nDecember – Home for the Holidays by Taylor Hahn\nJanuary – Rough Sleepers by Tracy Kidde r\nFebruary – The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway\nMarch – Cla mmed Up by Barbara Ross\nApril – The Saturday Evening Girls Club by Jane Healey \nMay – A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie\nJune – How to Re ad a Book by Monica Wood\nJuly – Book Selection Meeting. Please come wit h a book you have read and would like to recommend (350 page limit).\nAugu st – General discussion and sharing of books we are all reading LOCATION:Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/events/senior-book-group-20 26-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49c1b7567ec2aa9a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z DTSTART:20261209T200000Z DTEND:20261209T210000Z SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Author Study -- Registration Required DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 3:00—3:30 PM\nChildren's Progra m Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\nRead and have fun each week as we explore picture bo oks and their authors and illustrators with the educators from Watertown F amily Center.  Please find the program and register at this link -- https ://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7JtWhNRTKxe9xKdFXNQEN9JHUE6Kv7cVQjTr eO00OacDjZg/viewform?pli=1\nRecommended for ages 3 to 6.\nWhat is an Autho r study? It is an incredible opportunity for children to learn how to comp are and contrast themes in author’s books\, analyze text and illustratio ns\, and make connections between an author's life and his/her work and be tween the author's work and your child’s life.\nSign up guarantees space for all sessions. Space is limited. Please contact Coordinator of Childre n's Services Deborah Borsuk with any questions at dborsuk@minlib.net. LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\, Belmont URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/little -bookworms-author-study-registration-required-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&ut m_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dce7930821d04529@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261209T203000Z DTEND:20261209T213000Z SUMMARY:West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 3:30—4:30 PM\nWest Acton Citize ns' Library\nWest Acton Citizens' Library\n21 Windsor Avenue\, Acton\, MA\ , 01720\nThe West Acton Citizens’ Library Book Discussion Group is held on the second Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30PM in the West Acto n Citizens’ Library programming room. Lead by a librarian\, this month's book discussion will feature The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel. \nMany people dream of escaping modern life\, but most will never act on i t. This is the remarkable true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for twenty-seven years\, making this dream a reality — not out of anger at the world\, but simply because he preferred to live on his ow n.\n\nIn 1986\, a shy and intelligent twenty-year-old named Christopher Kn ight left his home in Massachusetts\, drove to Maine\, and disappeared int o the forest. He would not have a conversation with another human being un til nearly three decades later\, when he was arrested for stealing food.\n \nLiving in a tent even through brutal winters\, he had survived by his wi ts and courage\, developing ingenious ways to store edibles and water\, an d to avoid freezing to death. He broke into nearby cottages for food\, clo thing\, reading material\, and other provisions\, taking only what he need ed but terrifying a community never able to solve the mysterious burglarie s.\n\nBased on extensive interviews with Knight himself\, this is a vividl y detailed account of his secluded life — why did he leave? what did he learn? — as well as the challenges he has faced since returning to the w orld. It is a gripping story of survival that asks fundamental questions a bout solitude\, community\, and what makes a good life\, and a deeply movi ng portrait of a man who was determined to live his own way\, and succeede d.\n\nLimited copies of the book in multiple formats will be available at the West Acton branch. First come\, first serve. All are welcome!\n\nReaso nable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by emailing WACL@actonma.gov. Please note that the West Acton Citi zens’ Library has limited accessibility. More accessible programs are of fered at the Acton Memorial Library. \nRegister online between 11/9/2026 9:00 AM and 12/9/2026 3:30 PM. LOCATION:West Acton Citizens' Library\, 21 Windsor Avenue\, Acton\, MA\, 01 720\, Acton URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/west-acton-citizens-library/wes t-acton-citizens-library-book-discussion-group-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&u tm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:dac224de5293cf99@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261209T204500Z DTEND:20261209T214500Z SUMMARY:Big Kid Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 3:45—4:30 PM\nStorytime Room\nM aynard Public Library\n77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\nBig Kid Book Cl ub - grades 4 - 6\n\nListen to the hottest chapter books and have insightf ul discussions\n\nIf you join the Big Kid Book Club\n\nYou can stand up ta ll and proud\n\nAnd get to hear the hottest books\n\nLittle kids not allow ed!\n\nIf you join this club you'll get to:\n\na. Hear Mr. Mark read the l atest chapter books\n\nb. Have extremely important discussions\n\nc. Eat t errific snacks\n\nd. Become really\, really smart - about books\, anyway LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, Mayn ard URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/maynard-public-library/big-ki d-book-club-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91e8195cf9af81b7@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z DTSTART:20261210T000000Z DTEND:20261210T010000Z SUMMARY:4th/5th Grade Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Loft\nWaylan d Free Public Library\n5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778\nThis book dis cussion group is for 4th and 5th graders. We will meet in the Teen Loft. B ook Questions or to get a copy of the book\, contact Pam at pmccuen@minlib .net.\nRegistration not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/ 18/2026 9:00 AM and 12/9/2026 6:00 PM. LOCATION:Wayland Free Public Library\, 5 Concord Rd.\, Wayland\, MA\, 01778 \, Wayland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/wayland-free-public-library/4 th-5th-grade-book-club-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:bdbb55b4db24f6cc@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z DTSTART:20261210T000000Z DTEND:20261210T010000Z SUMMARY:Romance Author Lauren Connolly Discusses "The Monster Hunter's Libr arian" DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 7:00—8:15 PM\nZoom\nRegister di rectly on Zoom HERE.\nYou all know we love romance AND we love monsters AN D we love librarians\, so we just had to invite Lauren to our virtual stag e to discuss her newest book\, "The Monster Hunter's Librarian"! Navigatin g the stacks of a sentient library\, as well as their simmering attraction to each other\, a librarian witch and a monster hunter team up to save a mystical world from destruction. Who doesn't want to know more about that? ? We hope you can join us for this fun discussion. \nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nAbout the Book:\nAs the newest hi re at the Endless Library\, Bells Mortevue finally has access to magic aga in and a chance to prove that the daughter of criminal necromancers can be trusted with power—even if it’s solely used to seek and sort books up on infinite shelves.\nExcept a certain monster hunter refuses to let Bells do her job.\nRhett Waltham doesn’t want help. Not when revealing the tr uth of his research would be a death sentence for his ailing human father. Preparing to risk his own life in a dangerous competition to save his dad \, Rhett does not have time for a curious\, tantalizing librarian witch wh o asks too many questions.\nIt’s clear the library disagrees\, as the se ntient space itself forces the two together. Bells warms to the grumpy hun ter as she slowly earns his trust\, though she starts to suspect a sicknes s is stirring within the walls of the mystical dimension. And when a deadl y magic threatens to consume the entire library—and the monster hunter ’s librarian—Rhett won’t let either of them go without a fight. \nA bout Lauren:\nLauren Connolly is an award-winning author of contemporary a nd magical romance stories. She’s lived among mountains\, next to lakes\ , and in imaginary worlds. Lauren can never seem to stay in one place for too long\, but trust that wherever she’s residing there is a dog who thi nks he’s a troll\, twin cats hiding in the couch\, and bookshelves burst ing with stories written by the authors she loves. LOCATION:Holliston URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/events/romance-author-laure n-connolly-discusses-the-monster-hunters-librarian-2026-12-09?utm_source=i cs&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ed7ac2f888c6367e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z DTSTART:20261210T000000Z DTEND:20261210T010000Z SUMMARY:Virtual - Romance Author Lauren Connolly Discusses "The Monster Hun ter's Librarian" DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Regis trants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  \nYo u all know we love romance AND we love monsters AND we love librarians so we just had to invite Lauren to our virtual stage to discuss her newest bo ok\, "The Monster Hunter's Librarian"! Navigating the stacks of a sentient library\, as well as their simmering attraction to each other\, a librari an witch and a monster hunter team up to save a mystical world from destru ction. Who doesn't want to more about that?!!? We hope you can join us for this fun discussion. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. \nBuy signed (by bookplate) bo oks by Lauren from Aesop's Fable. Just note in the comments that you'd lik e the books signed at checkout! \nBuy Signed Books by Lauren (link coming soon)\nAbout the Book:\nAs the newest hire at the Endless Library\, Bells Mortevue finally has access to magic again and a chance to prove that the daughter of criminal necromancers can be trusted with power—even if it ’s solely used to seek and sort books upon infinite shelves.\nExcept a c ertain monster hunter refuses to let Bells do her job.\nRhett Waltham does n’t want help. Not when revealing the truth of his research would be a d eath sentence for his ailing human father. Preparing to risk his own life in a dangerous competition to save his dad\, Rhett does not have time for a curious\, tantalizing librarian witch who asks too many questions.\nIt ’s clear the Library disagrees\, as the sentient space itself forces the two together. Bells warms to the grumpy hunter as she slowly earns his tr ust\, though she starts to suspect a sickness is stirring within the walls of the mystical dimension. And when a deadly magic threatens to consume t he entire Library—and the monster hunter’s librarian—Rhett won’t l et either of them go without a fight. \nAbout Lauren:\nLauren Connolly is an award-winning author of contemporary and magical romance stories. She ’s lived among mountains\, next to lakes\, and in imaginary worlds. Laur en can never seem to stay in one place for too long\, but trust that where ver she’s residing there is a dog who thinks he’s a troll\, twin cats hiding in the couch\, and bookshelves bursting with stories written by the authors she loves. \nPlease register for this event and you'll receive t he link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom.\nThis program i s sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and we're thrill ed to be collaborating with a multitude of MA Libraries to bring this prog ram to our communities.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletter s!\nReturn to main calendar LOCATION:Ashland URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-romance-author -lauren-connolly-discusses-the-monster-hunters-librarian-2026-12-09?utm_so urce=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e3b239fee193a699@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z DTSTART:20261210T000000Z DTEND:20261210T010000Z SUMMARY:(Virtual) LGBTQ+ Book Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nRead and di scuss LGBTQ+ reads across fiction and non-fiction genres and make new frie nds! The LGBTQ+ Book Group for adults meets on the second Wednesday of the month\, 7 pm\, virtually. Join our next meeting via Zoom. All are welcome !\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nUpcoming Selections 2026\nCopies of the upcomin g book are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk!\nJanuary - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar\n\nFebruary - Rachel Carson and The Powe r of Queer Love by Lida Maxwell\n\nMarch - Giovanni's Room by James Baldwi n\n\nApril - The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan\n\nMay - Bluff by D anez Smith\n\nJune - Bellies by Nicola Dinan\nJuly - Oye by Melissa Mollog on \nAugust - The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother) by Rabih Alameddine\nSeptember - So Many Stars: An Oral History of Trans\, Nonbinary\, Genderqueer\, and Two-Spirit People of Color by Caro DeRobert is\nOctober - The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez\nNovember  - Tales of t he City by Armistead Maupin\nDecember - Zami: A New Spelling of My Name  by Audre Lorde \n--\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discrimin ate and does not share your information with anyone. We are committed to p roviding reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our even ts. Contact the library at wfplinfo@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6436 at le ast two weeks before an event to arrange for modification. LOCATION:Watertown URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/watertown/events/virtual-lgbtq-book-g roup-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27682729bb56ee1f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z DTSTART:20261210T000000Z DTEND:20261210T010000Z SUMMARY:Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Group: The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nLecture Hall\nWal tham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nThis month we 'll be discussing The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King. Pick up a copy a t the library from our book group display table on the first floor. The eB ook and digital audio may also be available.\n\nThe Science Fiction & Fant asy group reads a variety of contemporary and classic science fiction and fantasy titles. This group meets one Wednesday a month at 7:00 PM.\n\nPlea se email Greg at gcarter@minlib.net for more information. LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/sci-fi -and-fantasy-book-group-the-eyes-of-the-dragon-by-stephen-king-2026-12-09? utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ee4103d74930e485@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052516Z DTSTART:20261210T160000Z DTEND:20261210T170000Z SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of The Bookshop: A history of the American bookstore by Evan Friss. Copies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library\, or if you’d like to pick up the book at ano ther location\, you may request your own copy. For details on how to atten d this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact director@natickhistorical society.org The Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date. URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/other/events/history-book-club-2026-1 2-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR