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SUMMARY:ELL - Talking About True Stories
DESCRIPTION:In this class we will read stories from the popular True Storie
s series. We will read aloud and talk about the stories\, connecting them
to our own lives and cultures. We will practice conversation and pronuncia
tion while learning new vocabulary. This class is intended for high beginn
er to intermediate students\; it is not for total beginners. No registrati
on is required. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (on the t
hird floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.\, from September 8 un
til November 17\, 2026. \n\nThe teacher's name is Terri H. For more inform
ation\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-7
96-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-talkin
g-about-true-stories-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
al
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SUMMARY:Walk and Talk Health: Walking Group
DESCRIPTION:Walk and Talk Health is a self-led walking group for seniors of
fered in collaboration with Newton Wellesley Hospital (NWH)\, the Needham
Council on Aging (COA) and JCC Greater Boston.Improve your […]\n\\n
LOCATION:Leventhal-Sidman JCC\, 333 Nahanton Street\, Newton\, MA\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/leventhal-sidman-jcc/walk-and-
talk-health-walking-group-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261110T153000Z
DTEND:20261110T163000Z
SUMMARY:Te Cuento un Cuento
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nLecture Hall\nWa
ltham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nÚnete a nos
otros a la hora de cuentos totalmente en español. ¡Habrán cuentos\, rim
as\, canciones y mucha diversión!\n\nJoin us for stories\, rhymes\, songs
and so much fun--entirely in Spanish! This program is recommended for all
ages.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/te-cue
nto-un-cuento-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:Eatin with the Elders
DESCRIPTION:All invited to come to a luncheon with our Rev's on the followi
ng Tuesdays: Oct. 13\, Nov. 10 and Dec. 15\, 2026. Sponsored by the Ov
er 60's group.\n\nCome join Rev's Joel and Debra for our monthly luncheons
and interesting discussions in the Alliance Room\, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Please bring your own lunch--we will provide drinks. We plan to have a
potluck for our December luncheon. More info to come. Hope to see you
at all of our "Eatin' with the Elders' luncheons!
LOCATION:First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/first-unitarian-universalist-s
ociety-in-newton/eatin-with-the-elders-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_mediu
m=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261110T170000Z
DTEND:20261110T183000Z
SUMMARY:Post Partum Mother's Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Led by a Certified Nurse Midwife\, this free drop-in groupprovi
des a welcoming space for mothers to share information and offersupport.\n
\nWith Mass General Brigham - Newton-WellesleyHospital\n\nQuestions? Conta
ct Angela at angela.rostami@gmail.com\n\nNoRegistration Required\, please
view this event in the library calendar.
LOCATION:Reading Room\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, UnitedStat
es\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/reading-room/post-partum-mothe
rs-discussion-group-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261110T190000Z
DTEND:20261110T200000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Sett
lement with Kelly and Zach Weiner
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual \nJoin us
for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestsell
ing authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book\, A Ci
ty on Mars: Can We Settle Space\, Should We Settle Space\, and Have We Rea
lly Thought This Through?\nEarth is not well. The promise of starting life
anew somewhere far\, far away—no climate change\, no war\, no doomscrol
ling—beckons\, and settling the stars finally seems within our grasp. O
r is it? Critically acclaimed\, bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weiners
mith set out to write the essential guide to a glorious future of space se
ttlements\, but after years of research\, they aren’t so sure it’s a g
ood idea. \nIn a world hurtling toward human expansion into space\, A Cit
y on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nigh
tmares\, both for settlers and the people they leave behind. In the proces
s\, the Weinersmiths answer every question about space you’ve ever wonde
red about\, and many you’ve never considered:\nCan you make babies in sp
ace? Should corporations govern space settlements? What about space war? A
re 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 Darkness? W
hy do astronauts love taco sauce? Speaking of meals\, what’s the legal s
tatus of space cannibalism?\nWith deep expertise\, a winning sense of humo
r\, and art from the beloved creator of Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal\
, the Weinersmiths investigate perhaps the biggest questions humanity will
ever ask itself—whether and how to become multiplanetary.\nRegistration
is required.\n \nAbout the Authors: \nZach Weinersmith is best known as
the cartoonist of the comic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. He also co
-wrote the bestselling science books Soonish and A City on Mars with his w
ife\, and worked with the artist Boulet to create a children's retelling o
f the story of Beowulf called Bea Wolf. \nDr. Kelly Weinersmith is an adj
unct faculty member at Rice University\, and is currently President of the
Helminthological Society of Washington and the American Society of Parasi
tologists. Her research on animal behavior and parasites has been featured
in The Atlantic\, National Geographic\, BBC World\, Science\, Nature\, an
d more. Kelly co-wrote the New York Times bestsellers Soonish: Ten Emergin
g 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 Zach received a Hug
o 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 Univers
e. \nThis program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Lib
rary Foundation.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/virtu
al-a-city-on-mars-the-science-and-absurdities-of-space-settlement-with-kel
l-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052410Z
DTSTART:20261110T230000Z
DTEND:20261111T000000Z
SUMMARY:A Walking Life: Reflections on Sauntering\, Memory\, and Grace with
Jay Vogt
DESCRIPTION:Author Jay Vogt will share stories from his book\, A Walking Li
fe: A Memoir in Seventeen Walks\, covering local walks\, the...
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main St\, Concord\, MA\, Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/concord-free-public-library/a
-walking-life-reflections-on-sauntering-memory-and-grace-with-jay-vogt-202
6-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T045310Z
DTSTART:20261110T230000Z
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate l
evel students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which studen
ts will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offere
d in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.
LOCATION:Cullen Room\, Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\
, 01754\, Maynard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/cullen-room-maynard-public-li
brary/english-conversation-group-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
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SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
alk-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual - Types of Fish and What to Do with Them: Q&A with Helen Re
nnie
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 7:00—8:00 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.** \nDo
you like to eat fish in restaurants\, but are scared to cook it at home? O
r\, are you bored of baking salmon with a squirt of lemon\, but not sure h
ow to expand your repertoire? In this online class\, you'll learn how to b
uy and store fish\, how the fish texture affects the cooking method\, and
how to stop overcooking your fish. We won’t be cooking in classes\, but
if you want to come prepared with questions\, here are some recipes to try
: Salmon Teriyaki\, Trout in Almonds\, Cod Stew\, Swordfish Provencal\, Se
ared Striped Bass.\nPlease note that this a discussion NOT a cooking demon
stration. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nRECORDING NOTE: This program
will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email wi
thin 48 hours of the program.\nABOUT HELEN: Helen Rennie is a culinary ins
tructor and YouTube creator who believes that cooking becomes easier\, mor
e reliable\, and more fun when you understand the “why” behind it. You
can learn more about her classes and videos at helenrennie.com.\nPlease r
egister for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and
reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the emai
l will be coming from Zoom.\n\nThis program is hosted by the Groton Public
Library\, is brought to you in collaboration with the Chelmsford and Tewk
sbury Libraries\, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Li
brary.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nReturn to mai
n calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-types-of-fish-
and-what-to-do-with-them-q-and-a-with-helen-rennie-2026-11-10?utm_source=i
cs&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261111T190000Z
DTEND:20261111T200000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - How Money Became God: Rethinking Wealth and Greed in Mode
rn Society with Paul Vigna
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual \nJoin u
s for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we
examine his provocative book\, The Almightier: How Money Became God\, Gre
ed Became Virtue\, and Debt Became Sin\, in which he explores the question
: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of mode
rn society? \nIn The Almightier\, Vigna takes readers on a sweeping histo
rical journey from Renaissance Florence to today’s global financial mark
ets\, revealing how wealth accumulation evolved from a moral failing into
an unspoken civic virtue. He uncovers the forgotten history of money\, tra
cing the uneasy and often accidental alliance between wealth and religion
as it developed from ancient city-states to today’s secular world\, wher
e religious devotion has receded and greed has stepped in to fill the void
. \nThrough engaging anecdotes\, original research\, and fresh perspectiv
es on the causes of the many challenges we face today\, Vigna makes a comp
elling argument that money has no power apart from the power we give it.\n
Whether you are interested in economic history\, personal finance\, or the
hidden cultural forces shaping modern life\, this talk is sure to pique y
our interest. \nRegistration is required.\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.\nT
his program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Fo
undation.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/virtu
al-how-money-became-god-rethinking-wealth-and-greed-in-modern-society-with
--2026-11-11?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
SUMMARY:Medicare Talk
LOCATION:Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/events/medicare-talk-2026-11-
12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261112T160000Z
DTEND:20261112T170000Z
SUMMARY:ESL conversation for intermediate learners with Carol
DESCRIPTION:Our ESL Conversation Group\, led by an English languageteacher\
, is intended for intermediate-level learners and will meet for tenweeks S
eptember 17 through November 19. Regular attendance isencouraged.\n\nThis
program requires a minimum of 8 people torun.\n\nPlease register for this
event in the library calendar.
LOCATION:Study Room 4 (Conference Room)\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\,0
2493\, United States\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/study-room-4-conference-room/e
sl-conversation-for-intermediate-learners-with-carol-2026-11-12?utm_source
=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261112T183000Z
DTEND:20261112T193000Z
SUMMARY:Glass Houses of the Northeast - A COA presentation
DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual tour of famous glass houses in New England andNe
w York with photographer Joanne Pearson. ZOOM only. Call the COA(78
1-786-6280) to get the LINK.
LOCATION:Call the COA to Register for Zoom Link\, \,\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/call-the-coa-to-register-for-z
oom-link/glass-houses-of-the-northeast-a-coa-presentation-2026-11-12?utm_s
ource=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261112T190000Z
DTEND:20261112T200000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Weekly News Wrap-Up
DESCRIPTION:This class is for people who read the news and like to discuss
it. Each week we will talk about news articles that have engaged us. These
could be about major events in the United States and around the world\, a
s well as interesting topics related to culture\, lifestyle\, and the arts
. We will read the articles on a shared screen and discuss them. This clas
s is for high intermediate to advanced English learners. \n\nThis class me
ets on Zoom on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.\, from September 17 until November 1
9\, 2026.\n\nThe teacher's name is Naomi. For the Zoom link or more inform
ation\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-7
96-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-weekly-news-wrap-up-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z
DTSTART:20261112T210000Z
DTEND:20261112T220000Z
SUMMARY:Tween Nintendo Switch Club
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nMeeting Room A\nA
cton Memorial Library\n486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nMeeting Room
B\nActon Memorial Library\n486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nMeeting R
oom\nActon Memorial Library\n486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\nFOR TWE
ENS IN GRADES 5 THROUGH 8!!!\nCome to Nintendo Switch Club! Every month\,
we will play a new Switch game and talk about what we like and don't like.
Switch console and game provided. \nReasonable accommodations for people
with disabilities are available upon request by emailing library@actonma.
gov\nRegister online between 10/15/2026 12:00 AM and 11/12/2026 2:00 PM.
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, Ac
ton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/acton-memorial-library/tween-ni
ntendo-switch-club-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261112T230000Z
DTEND:20261113T000000Z
SUMMARY:In Person - Women's Wisdom Circle: Healthy Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 6:00—7:30 PM\nSchiesske Large M
eeting Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nW
elcome to our Women's Wisdom Circle! This is a place for all women\, inclu
ding cis and trans women\, to gather and talk about issues that matter to
them! For this session Paula Topliffe will lead a discussion on: Healthy
Holidays - Setting boundaries to manage your holidays. \nWe'll s
tart out in a large group discussion and move into smaller groups with spe
cific topics/questions to discuss. \nAbout Paula Topliffe\, our program c
oordinator:\nPaula Topliffe is a longtime Ashland resident and volunteer w
ith The Friends of the Ashland Public Library. \nAfter forty one years wo
rking in financial services\, Paula has retired. Her focus moving forward
will be on finding the magic in everyday life\, building a non denominatio
nal spiritual practice\, and volunteering in the community. She looks forw
ard to continued open and inclusive conversations .\nNOTE: This is not a g
roup therapy session\, more a safe space to discuss issues that are import
ant in women's lives. Paula\, though\, will have resources on hand if topi
cs bring up the need for further assistance.\nRegistration is Requested so
we know how many chairs to have out. And\, you'll receive reminders which
is great\, right?\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashlan
d Public Library.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nRe
turn to main calendar\nRegister online between 11/1/2024 9:00 AM and 11/12
/2026 6:30 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-womens-wisdom-circle-healthy-holidays-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_me
dium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261112T230000Z
DTEND:20261113T000000Z
SUMMARY:The Walden Experiments: The Science of Henry David Thoreau - with R
obert M. Thorson
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 6:00—7:30 PM\nGoodwin Forum\nMa
in Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nPlease join us for an
evening with Professor Robert M. Thorson: a public lecture with readings\,
followed by Q&A and book signing\, for his forthcoming book\, The Walden
Experiments: The Science of Henry David Thoreau\, to be published in Septe
mber 2026 by Princeton University Press.\nThis event is co-sponsored by Th
e Thoreau Alliance and The Walden Woods Project.\n"Henry David Thoreau’s
Walden stands as the foundational text for the environmental movement and
as a model for the practice of nature writing. In The Walden Experiments\
, Robert Thorson tells the story of how\, after several discarded drafts o
f social critique\, Thoreau resuscitated Walden with a sharp swerve toward
science. Thorson invites us to read—or reread—Walden to discover the
observations\, empirical thinking\, and scientific explanations supporting
this canonical work of literature. Chapter by chapter\, he guides us thro
ugh Walden’s relevance for such contemporary scientific concerns as clim
ate change\, ecological collapse\, water supply\, agriculture\, artificial
intelligence\, and technology.\nThoreau’s first “experiment” of liv
ing deliberately took place in a one-room house at Walden Pond from 1845 t
o 1847. This was followed from 1851 to 1852 by a little-known second exper
iment of trying to live deliberately in the midst of society as a sojourni
ng scientist. Thorson’s account of a science-revitalized version of Wald
en helps us appreciate Thoreau’s masterpiece not only for its prophetic\
, lyrical\, uplifting\, witty\, and timeless advice on living sustainably\
, but also as a historic benchmark for anchoring our modern solutions. Exp
loring the science that underlies Walden enhances our understanding of the
deeper meanings Thoreau draws from nature." - Princeton University Press\
n“No Thoreau scholar has a more commanding grasp than Robert Thorson of
the significance of Thoreau’s contributions to the history of nineteenth
century and modern science in all its branches.”— Lawrence Buell\, au
thor of The Environmental Imagination: Thoreau\, Nature Writing\, and the
Making of American Culture and Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently
.\n“No writer has ever better combined a social critique with a scientif
ic underpinning\; as this fine account makes clear\, Thoreau was not just
ahead of his time but of our time too. A remarkable reintroduction to the
classic American book!”— Bill McKibben\, author of The End of Nature a
nd Here Comes the Sun.\n\nRobert M. Thorson is professor of Earth sciences
at the University of Connecticut. He is the author of Walden’s Shore: H
enry David Thoreau and Nineteenth-Century Science\, The Boatman: Henry Dav
id Thoreau’s River Years\, and The Guide to Walden Pond.\n\nAccessibilit
y\nThe Concord Free Public Library is committed to providing everyone with
unimpeded access to our resources\, programs\, and services. Learn more a
bout accessibility at our libraries. You can also email our administration
team or give us a call at either of our libraries to request additional a
ccommodations.\nOur Sponsors\nThe Concord Free Public Library's programs a
re free to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the
Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporati
on.\nRegister online between 7/28/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 12:00 PM.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/main-library/the-walden-exper
iments-the-science-of-henry-david-thoreau-with-robert-m-thorson-2026-11-12
?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:cc9859ee55e107eb@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261112T230000Z
DTEND:20261113T003000Z
SUMMARY:“Words & Wonder!” Middle School Literacy Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Waltham Middle Schools’ 1st Annual District-Wide
Literacy Night! Who: All 6th\, 7th and 8th grade students\, families\, tea
chers and staff. Enjoy guest author Q&A\, bookmark crafting\, word games\,
raffles\, local heroes storytime\, and community resources! Please comple
te this brief registration form so we can prepare materials and headcount
for all attending families.
LOCATION:Waltham High School\, 554 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, MA\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-high-school/words-and
-wonder-middle-school-literacy-night-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=
referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ffb22382c1cfc400@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261113T000000Z
DTEND:20261113T013000Z
SUMMARY:How to Love a Mushroom
DESCRIPTION:Develop your fungal lens! Join Maria Pinto for an idiosyncratic
tour of our region’s stunning fungal diversity in photos and anecdotes
both personal and scientific. In this webinar we’ll also discover togeth
er what fungi can teach us about art\, resistance\, and the living world a
round us. \nMaria is a Boston-area naturalist\, educator\, and author of f
iction and nonfiction. She leads regular fungal forays at Harvard’s Arno
ld Arboretum and has given lectures and led workshops for mycological club
s and environmental organizations around the country. Her writing has appe
ared in Science\, Orion\, Necessary fiction\, and Obsidian\, among other p
ublications. Her book of lyric essays inspired by fungi\, Fearless\, Sleep
less\, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment\, Poison\, Ecolog
y\, Hidden Histories\, Zombies\, and Black Survival was shortlisted for th
e OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature\, is a finalist for the Massach
usetts Book Award\, and was the recipient of the Don Kissel Prize for Nonf
iction.
LOCATION:online\, Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, Zoom\, United States\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/online-zoom-zoom-ma-zoom-unite
d-states/how-to-love-a-mushroom-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer
ral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7bad67e72b195f49@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261113T000000Z
DTEND:20261113T013000Z
SUMMARY:Newton Conservators webinar: How to Love a Mushroom
DESCRIPTION:Develop your fungal lens! Join Maria Pinto for an idiosyncratic
tour of our region’s stunning fungal diversity in photos and anecdotes
both personal and scientific. In this webinar we’ll also discover togeth
er what fungi can teach us about art\, resistance\, and the living world a
round us. \nMaria is a Boston-area naturalist\, educator\, and author of f
iction and nonfiction. She leads regular fungal forays at Harvard’s Arno
ld Arboretum and has given lectures and led workshops for mycological club
s and environmental organizations around the country. Her writing has appe
ared in Science\, Orion\, Necessary fiction\, and Obsidian\, among other p
ublications. Her book of lyric essays inspired by fungi\, Fearless\, Sleep
less\, Deathless: What Fungi Taught Me about Nourishment\, Poison\, Ecolog
y\, Hidden Histories\, Zombies\, and Black Survival was shortlisted for th
e OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature\, is a finalist for the Massach
usetts Book Award\, and was the recipient of the Don Kissel Prize for Nonf
iction. \nSign up: https://shorturl.at/lRsH8
LOCATION:Zoom\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/zoom/newton-conservators-webina
r-how-to-love-a-mushroom-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:89cff92e22ad59c1@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261113T000000Z
DTEND:20261113T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Photography Critique with Photographer Jim Kahnweiler: Pe
ople
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Regis
tration is required.**\nDo you love to view and discuss your photos? Do yo
u want to learn a little more about photography - the hows\, why\, when\,
where\, and post? If you said yes to any of these questions\, join us for
this VIRTUAL discussion of images that you've taken on your own recently.
Jim Kahnweiler\, photographer and educator extraordinaire\, will help us a
ppreciate the best of what we do while also giving us advice on how to mak
e our pics even better! \nPlease read the following instructions for this
meeting carefully so you can participate fully.\nJoin Jim Kahnweiler to v
iew and critique fantastic photography\, based on different themes monthly
. The theme this month is PEOPLE.\n1. Register for this event - you do not
have to present photos to attend. When registering\, identify whether you
will be presenting photos or just spectating. \n2. If you are presenti
ng\, email ashlandprograms@minlib.net one or two images (depending on how
many people want to present) based on the theme by two days before the me
eting. Please make sure your images are high resolution enough for a good
presentation. We will close registration for presenters when we reach 12 s
o sign up early! You can still join as a spectator any time. \n3. Join us
for a slideshow of all of the images and discussion of what's in your ima
ge and how you took it. Jim will be on hand to answer any of your question
s.\n4. Or simply join us as a spectator. No need to send in pictures.\nNot
e - please do not send images with children in them\, we won't be able to
use them without parental permission.\nThis program is not recorded. Regis
tration is required. Please register below. You'll receive the Zoom link i
n the confirmation email - make sure to check your spam folder for them.\n
Learn more about Jim HERE. Featured image by Jim Kahnweiler.\nThis progra
m is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.\nSign up for
our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\n\nReturn to main calendar\nRegist
er online between 10/12/2026 9:00 AM and 11/12/2026 7:00 PM.
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-photography-cr
itique-with-photographer-jim-kahnweiler-people-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&u
tm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6868bda195243aac@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261113T000000Z
DTEND:20261113T010000Z
SUMMARY:Watertown Cultural Council
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 7:00—8:45 PM\nLucia Mastrangelo
Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\
, MA\, 02472\nDiscussion meeting\nAngela Tramontano\nDaffodil416@yahoo.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/watertown-cultural-council-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra
l
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:38a39b543e6c4a89@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261113T045900Z
DTEND:20261113T055900Z
SUMMARY:Spice Club Kits
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 12:00 AM—11:59 PM\nTake and Mak
e Kits\nMaynard Public Library\n77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\nSpice
Club Kits are now available. Pick up a kit containing a spice sample and a
booklet with spice information and recipes at the Circulation Desk. Have
fun cooking!\nIf you'd like to join in a potluck lunch and discussion\, th
ey are usually on the 4th Saturday of the month.\nSeptember's spice is TBD
.
LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, Mayn
ard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/maynard-public-library/spice-
club-kits-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:f67dfeea05076c45@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T045249Z
DTSTART:20261113T130000Z
DTEND:20261113T140000Z
SUMMARY:Walk with a Doc\, sponsored by Olive Tree Medical
DESCRIPTION:Fuller Brook Park path EVENT: Walk with a Doc\, sponsored by Ol
ive Tree Medical DATE/TIME: Friday\, Nov. 13\, 8am – 9am LOCATION: Meet
up down the street from the Wellesley Whole Foods\, next to the High Schoo
l Track/Football Field in the parking lot (Google map location is here) at
the Map House. If you have trouble parking in the small lot\, we’ve hea
rd that Whole Foods customers are welcome to park in their nearby lot. TOP
IC: Brain Health at Every Age COST: This is a free community event and you
do not need to be a member of Olive Tree Medical to attend. Please RSVP i
n advance if you think you can make it. DESCRIPTION: Olive Tree Medical’
s monthly walks are free and open to everyone who would like to join us! E
ach event starts with a brief discussion on a health topic from a local ph
ysician\, healthcare provider\, or medical student. You’ll also have the
opportunity to chat with the leader and ask questions during the walk.
LOCATION:Boston Sports Institute\, 90 Worcester St.\, Wellesley\, Wellesley
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/boston-sports-institute/wal
k-with-a-doc-sponsored-by-olive-tree-medical-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm
_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:e06857d2ccd289ac@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261113T150000Z
DTEND:20261113T163000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Let's Talk About Food
DESCRIPTION:Let's Talk About Food is a class for intermediate to advanced E
nglish learners. We explore food traditions from other cultures and the wa
ys that food provides health\, social connection\, and pleasure. We discus
s the relationship between food and the environment\, facts and myths rega
rding food and nutrition\, the value of fresh and local ingredients\, curr
ent news about food\, and "food scams."\n\nThis class meets on Zoom on Fri
days at 10:00 a.m.\, from September 11 until November 13\, 2026.\n\nThe te
acher's name is Carole. For more information\, please contact Andrew Shapi
ra\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-lets-talk-about-food-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:baf78a0c51ece4e3@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261113T150000Z
DTEND:20261113T160000Z
SUMMARY:PEO Chapter E
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 10:00 AM—12:00 PM\nTarbell Room\n
Lincoln Public Library\n3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\nPEO (Philanth
ropic Educational Organization) is a national nonprofit organization dedic
ated to supporting educational opportunities for women. Chapter E serves m
embers in the Lincoln/Concord/Wayland area. This meeting is a monthly gath
ering of members that will also feature a creative writing program by loca
l children's book author Pam Wight.
LOCATION:Lincoln Public Library\, 3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, Lin
coln
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lincoln/lincoln-public-library/peo-ch
apter-e-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:c3d14a3f01761aec@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261113T150000Z
DTEND:20261113T160000Z
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Drop-In for Intermediate & Advanced English Levels
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 10:00—11:30 AM\nLucia Mastrangelo
Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\
, MA\, 02472\nNo registration required.\nPlease contact Project Literacy a
t 617-924-8797 or email the Director of Project Literacy\, Janet Saied at
jsaied@watertown-ma.gov if you are interested in joining English classes.
\n-----
\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate
and does not share your information with anyone. We are committed to provi
ding reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our events.
Contact the library at jsaied@watertown-ma.gov or 617-924-8797 at least tw
o weeks before 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/lets-talk-drop-in-for-intermediate-and-advanced-english-levels-2026-11-
13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:a22c57f55f3d7699@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261113T150000Z
DTEND:20261113T160000Z
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 10:00—10:30 AM\nLecture Hall\nWal
tham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin your fav
orite librarians for movement\, songs\, and stories for babies and caregiv
ers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.\n\n
¡Únete a tus bibliotecarios favoritos para disfrutar de actividades de m
ovimiento\, canciones y cuentos para bebés y cuidadores! Esta hora del cu
ento es ideal para los bebés que todavía no caminan.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/baby-s
torytime-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:9f5154a97a00e753@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261113T160000Z
DTEND:20261113T170000Z
SUMMARY:10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's presentation from the COA
DESCRIPTION:Diane Stone of the Alzheimer's Association will talk about howt
o recognize common signs of the disease and what next steps to take. ZOOMo
nly. Call the COA (781-786-6280) to get the LINK.
LOCATION:Call the COA to Register for Zoom Link\, \,\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/call-the-coa-to-register-for-z
oom-link/10-warning-signs-of-alzheimers-presentation-from-the-coa-2026-11-
13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:7ac5de051bc3cf51@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052435Z
DTSTART:20261113T170000Z
DTEND:20261113T180000Z
SUMMARY:The Goodnow Grub Club
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 12:00—1:00 PM\nCommunity Room\nGo
odnow Library\n21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\nEach month a cookbook
is selected and will be listed with the author's website for additional r
ecipe ideas. Members will cook one recipe from the selected cookbook\, or
from another cookbook published by the same author\, and will bring the fo
od to Goodnow Library to enjoy as a club. All members will discuss what it
was like cooking the recipes\, what they learned\, and bond over great fo
od and company!\nFor the meeting on November 13th\, we will be using two b
ooks to get you into creative mode as we enter the holiday season: I'll Br
ing the Apps : Bites\, Bowls\, Boards & Beverages by Marissa Mullen and Sa
lty\, Cheesy\, Herby\, Crispy Snackable Bakes by Jessie Sheehan.\nFor more
information about Marissa Mullen\, visit her website here.\nFor more info
rmation and recipes from Jessie Sheehan\, visit her website here.\nSign up
for your dish here so the other members know what everyone plans on cooki
ng!\nPlease be advised that this program is not subject to state or local
food safety inspection. The food served here has been prepared by particip
ants and the facilities used have not been inspected by public health auth
orities.\nRegister online between 10/9/2026 10:00 AM and 11/13/2026 9:00 P
M.
LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, 21 Concord Rd\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Sudbury
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/goodnow-library/the-goodnow-g
rub-club-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:d4ccc98a4bc23978@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261113T203000Z
DTEND:20261113T213000Z
SUMMARY:Creative Writing for Kids: How to Create Your Character - PROGRAM F
ULL
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 3:30—4:30 PM\nChildren's Program
Room - 132\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Be
lmont\, MA\, 02478\nThis program is currently full. Wait list spots are av
ailable. \nLocal author and teacher Megan Palmer will teach aspiring writ
ers ages 8 to 12 the secrets to creating great characters! \nSign up requ
ired. Supplies provided by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library. \n
Register online between 10/26/2026 12:00 AM and 11/12/2026 4:00 PM.
LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\,
Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/creati
ve-writing-for-kids-how-to-create-your-character-program-full-2026-11-13?u
tm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:0de0583712bfb24d@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261113T230000Z
DTEND:20261114T000000Z
SUMMARY:An Ordinary Bill of Fare - Colonial Tavern Food
DESCRIPTION:An Ordinary Bill of Fare\nA Look at New England ColonialFoodway
s Through a Tavern Meal\nGet ready for a fun evening! Join us onFriday\,
November 13th at 6 p.m. for a presentation by Stacy Booth allabout tave
rn food.\n\nTaverns were central to Colonial New England townsnot only for
food and libations but also news and a warm bed. Most everytown had a t
avern for travelers to rest at and locals to gather andsocialize. But wh
at did these travelers eat? What would a meal at a NewEngland Tavern in
the 18th century look like? Join foodways historian StacyBooth as she desc
ribes the variety of dishes that would been served at thelocal taverns in
Massachusetts during the eve of the RevolutionaryWar.\n\nThis free program
will be held in the museum's Visitors Center -generously sponsored by a g
rant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.Space is limited and pre-regi
stration is required. Register HERE.
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, 662 Boston Post Road\, Weston\, MA\, 0
2493\,United States\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/golden-ball-tavern-museum/an-o
rdinary-bill-of-fare-colonial-tavern-food-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_me
dium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:a8d4f77676ed6ec5@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261114T150000Z
DTEND:20261114T150000Z
SUMMARY:Demystifying Your Energy Bills
DESCRIPTION:Have questions about your energy bills? Interested in learning
about ways to save money on utilities? Want free coffee and donuts? Join t
he Acton Sustainability Office\, Acton Health and Human Services\, and Mas
sPowerChoice at Nagog Woods for all of this and more! This is a drop-in st
yle event with a brief presentation at 10am\, followed by a Q&A and one-on
-one support. Come with your questions and leave when you are done. Bring
your energy bills for specific one-on-one support. Register here by Novemb
er 9th.
LOCATION:Nagog Woods Clubhouse\, 102 Nonset Path\, Acton\, MA\, Acton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/nagog-woods-clubhouse/demystify
ing-your-energy-bills-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:66ef372f8821a61d@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261114T153000Z
DTEND:20261114T173000Z
SUMMARY:Sustainability Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Come explore practical ways to live more sustainably—directly
from your neighbors!\n\nDrop in for refreshments and a relaxed\, interact
ive morning where Newton community members will share their experiences wi
th eco-friendly improvements and swaps\, including:\n\nClean Energy & Ener
gy Efficiency: Adding insulation\, installing solar panels\, and switching
to heat pumps\nSustainable Living: Composting\, organic gardening\, waste
reduction\, and eco-friendly diets\nLocal Food: Discovering sustainable\,
locally sourced food options\n\nStop by anytime to ask questions\, swap i
deas\, nibble on treats\, and find inspiration for your next step toward s
ustainability.\n\nThis program is co-hosted by Green Newton\, the Newton F
ree Library\, and the City of Newton
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, 330 Homer Street\, Newton\, MA\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/sustainabi
lity-cafe-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:30dcfbcd9006b645@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261114T153000Z
DTEND:20261114T163000Z
SUMMARY:Brighten a Hospitalized Patient's Day—One Card at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 10:30 AM—12:00 PM\nGoodwin Foru
m\nMain Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nJoin the Kutoa Fo
undation to start off your day with community\, connection\, and craft! To
gether\, we're writing personalized Cards of Hope to bring warmth\, comfor
t\, and encouragement to hospital patients facing tough times. All supplie
s + FREE food provided! Bring a friend\, share some kindness\, and make a
real difference in under an hour.\nAccessibility\nThe Concord Free Public
Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to our re
sources\, programs\, and services. Learn more about accessibility at our l
ibraries. You can also email our administration team or give us a call at
either of our libraries to request additional accommodations.\nOur Sponsor
s\nThe Concord Free Public Library's programs are free to the public thank
s to the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Librar
y and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/main-library/brighten-a-hospi
talized-patients-day-one-card-at-a-time-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medi
um=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:02e88003a7025f86@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261114T170000Z
DTEND:20261114T180000Z
SUMMARY:Blood on the Clocktower | social deduction game
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 12:00—2:30 PM\nRoche Bros. Comm
unity Room\nMillis Public Library\n961 Main St\, Millis\, MA\, 02054\nCome
play the hit social deduction game Blood on the Clocktower with us! \n
Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery\, lies and logic\,
deduction and deception for 5-to-20 courageous players and one devious st
oryteller.\nA social game played in person\, seated in a circle\, each pla
yer receives either a "Good" or "Evil" token with a unique character on it
. Good players need to share information in order to solve the mystery\, w
hile Evil players team up to lie about who they are and what they know. Th
e Good team can win if they piece together their knowledge\, trust each ot
her\, and execute the Demon. Evil wins if they can sow distrust\, evade de
tection\, and wipe out the town.\nSimilar to other social deduction games
like Werewolf and Mafia\, Blood on the Clocktower relies on a day/night cy
cle during which players talk freely. Unlike Werewolf\, death is not the e
nd in Ravenswood Bluff. Dead players still communicate and participate act
ively in the game—together\, they can even leverage their remaining vote
s to influence the final outcome.\nNo previous experience with Blood on th
e Clocktower or other social deduction games is necessary. \nAll players
will be taught the rules of the game.\nWe will be playing the script calle
d Trouble Brewing\, which is perfect for newcomers and beginners\, along w
ith veteran players. Everyone is welcome!\nRegistration in advance is not
required\, but you can join our Meetup group to RSVP\, get more details\,
and contact the organizers:\nThis event is not sponsored or endorsed by th
e Millis Public Library or The Pandemonium Institute.
LOCATION:Millis Public Library\, 961 Main St\, Millis\, MA\, 02054\, Millis
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/millis/millis-public-library/blood-on
-the-clocktower-social-deduction-game-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium
=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:f48d25a7c5052b37@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261114T180000Z
DTEND:20261114T193000Z
SUMMARY:Fernald employees’ memories walk and talk
DESCRIPTION:Join former employees of the Fernald School for a walk to the M
etFern Cemetery on trails in Beaver Brook North Reservation. Once there\,
we’ll hear from art therapist/WLT board member Barbara Marriott and her
colleagues about the positive experiences they shared with residents while
employed there. Park/meet by the Waltham Dog Ranch\, 475 Trapelo Road (on
Metropolitan Parkway).
LOCATION:City of Waltham Dog Ranch\, Metropolitan Parkway\, Waltham\, MA\,
Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/city-of-waltham-dog-ranch/fer
nald-employees-memories-walk-and-talk-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium
=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:250b104f6de70409@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261114T190000Z
DTEND:20261114T200000Z
SUMMARY:Open Boardgaming
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 2:00—4:00 PM\nGoodwin Forum\nMa
in Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nDrop-in for an afterno
on of community gaming with Library volunteer Matt Ryan. Whether you're ne
w to board games or a meeple maverick\, there's a spot at the game table f
or you!\nThis event is recommended for tweens\, teens\, and adults who are
comfortable following our gamer guidelines. Registration is not required\
, but you can sign up to get a reminder below.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/main-library/open-boardgaming
-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:82b31a08f64e247e@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z
DTSTART:20261114T200000Z
DTEND:20261114T210000Z
SUMMARY:FOR ADULTS Spilling Ink: A Graphic Novel & Zine Space
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nINNOVATION LAB\nM
ORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\n14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\nLove comics
\, manga\, or graphic novels? Want a chill space to draw and share your wo
rk?\nTalk about your favorite series\, and discover new titles from the li
brary's growing collection! \nYou will be provided a supportive space equ
ipped with art supplies—Copic markers\, fine-liners\, blank comic panels
\, and zine-making templates—to work on your own draft! \nCome share
art tips with fellow fans\, or just work quietly alongside people who get
it: no registration required!
LOCATION:MORSE INSTITUTE LIBRARY\, 14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\,
Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/morse-institute-library/for-ad
ults-spilling-ink-a-graphic-novel-and-zine-space-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics
&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6d0588251f69b655@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052434Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
SUMMARY:Life in Menotomy: Aftermath of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! Join historian Richard A. Duffy for an
encore lecture exploring daily life in Menotomy after April 19\, 1775\, an
d in 1776.
LOCATION:Arlington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/arlington/events/life-in-menotomy-aft
ermath-of-april-19-1775-2026-11-15?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:27722208dc400f5e@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261115T183000Z
DTEND:20261115T193000Z
STATUS:CANCELLED
SUMMARY:Cancelled: CANCELED - Seminar series of Nov\, 2026\, hosted by JWCB
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 15\, 2026 1:30—4:00 PM\nLucia Mastrangelo R
oom (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\,
MA\, 02472\nThis is the monthly lecture series by JWCB. This month\, eithe
r Ms. Shimazu\, an EASL teacher of Ms. Iwamoto will give a lecture \nHirok
o Ichikawa\nhirokoichikawa@yahoo.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/canceled-seminar-series-of-nov-2026-hosted-by-jwcb-2026-11-15?utm_sourc
e=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:22227a7c7bfc958c@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261115T183000Z
DTEND:20261115T193000Z
SUMMARY:Queer Autistic Social Group
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 15\, 2026 1:30—3:00 PM\nRaya Stern Trustees
Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\
, MA\, 02472\nWe're a group of queer autistic adults that meet to talk abo
ut issues at the intersection of those identities. All are welcome!\nHanna
h Levin\nhrl756@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/queer-autistic-social-group-2026-11-15?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
al
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6ce26f524a112ee9@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261115T203000Z
DTEND:20261115T230000Z
SUMMARY:Newton Conversations about Schools: Let's Talk!
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Newton can get… complicated. Whether the top
ic is school budgets\, village identity\, or parking policy\, our public d
iscussions can sometimes become more combative than constructive. \nWe bel
ieve there’s a better way for us to work together. Please join us for a
constructive dialogue with neighbors interested in exploring the following
topic: \nPersonal and community investment in education \nThis dialogue b
rings together community members with different points of view on how Newt
on invests in the education of young people. The purpose is for folks to s
peak to be understood\, to listen to understand\, and to deepen curiosity
about perspectives (of your own and others) — on a concrete issue that a
ffects us all. \nWhat is Newton Conversations?\nWe are a group of Newton r
esidents\, City staff\, and elected officials who came together around a s
hared vision: \nNewton Conversations envision a city where civil discourse
thrives\, and diverse perspectives are respected with open minds and thou
ghtful engagement. Together\, we’ll co-create a space for reflection\, h
onesty\, and mutual respect. \nOur hope is that you walk away with the sen
se that respectful conversation is still possible — and essential — in
Newton. \nHave questions? Please reach out to Demie Stathoplos at dstatho
plos@gmail.com
LOCATION:Provided Upon Registration\, Newton\, United States\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/provided-upon-registration-new
ton-united-states/newton-conversations-about-schools-lets-talk-2026-11-15?
utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7dd55b71f88e027b@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261115T203000Z
DTEND:20261115T230000Z
SUMMARY:Newton Conversation about Schools
DESCRIPTION:Conversations in Newton can get… complicated. Whether the top
ic is school budgets\, village identity\, or parking policy\, our public d
iscussions can sometimes become more combative than constructive. \nWe bel
ieve there’s a better way for us to work together. Please join us for a
constructive dialogue with neighbors interested in exploring the following
topic: \nPersonal and community investment in education \nThis dialogue b
rings together community members with different points of view on how Newt
on invests in the education of young people. The purpose is for folks to s
peak to be understood\, to listen to understand\, and to deepen curiosity
about perspectives (of your own and others) — on a concrete issue that a
ffects us all. \nWhat is Newton Conversations?\nWe are a group of Newton r
esidents\, City staff\, and elected officials who came together around a s
hared vision: Newton Conversations envision a city where civil discourse t
hrives\, and diverse perspectives are respected with open minds and though
tful engagement. \nTogether\, we’ll co-create a space for reflection\, h
onesty\, and mutual respect. Our hope is that you walk away with the sense
that respectful conversation is still possible — and essential — in N
ewton.
LOCATION:MA\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/ma/newton-conversation-abou
t-schools-2026-11-15?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:90f860a244a67ff5@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117
SUMMARY:Art Talk Series
LOCATION:Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/events/art-talk-series-2026-1
1-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:0404bfd39ca7cabd@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261116T143000Z
DTEND:20261116T153000Z
SUMMARY:Offsite - Library Walk & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 9:30—10:30 AM\nOff-Site Location\
nMeet us at Cushing Park for a casual walk and friendly conversation!\nSha
re what you've been reading or simply enjoy the company. Walk at your own
pace for as long as you would like.\nNo assigned reading\, no pressure.\nF
or meetup: Look for a library sign by the parking lot! \nCushing Park\, 6
0 Dudley Road\, Framingham\nIn the event of rain\, we will cancel.
LOCATION:Framingham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/events/offsite-library-wal
k-and-talk-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:b6b0c4a775546e88@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261116T150000Z
DTEND:20261116T160000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Small Talk\, Storytelling\, and Getting to Know
One Another
DESCRIPTION:What do we talk about when we meet someone new in the United St
ates? What stories about our lives\, our families\, and our countries are
we willing to share with one another? Let's get to know one another and be
come friends. This class is for intermediate students interested in increa
sing their vocabulary and improving their pronunciation.\n\nThis class mee
ts in person (on the first floor of the library) on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.\
, from September 28 until November 23\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \n\
nThe teacher's name is Elaine W. For more information\, please contact And
rew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minli
b.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-small-talk-storytelling-and-getting-to-know-one-another-2026-11-16?ut
m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:a738af1634f37b89@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z
DTSTART:20261116T170000Z
DTEND:20261116T180000Z
SUMMARY:Road Scholar Online Lecture - Brexit: A Political Earthquake in Mod
ern Britain
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 12:00—1:00 PM\nVirtual\nREGISTER
FOR LINK HERE\nMore than a decade after the referendum\, Brexit remain
s one of the most consequential political decisions in modern British hist
ory. Join linguist and historian Nettah Yoeli-Rimmer as he explores the UK
’s long and often-uneasy relationship with the European Union\, as well
as the social\, political and economic forces that led to the 2016 vote. T
his lecture examines the realities of Brexit as they exist today and consi
ders where Britain–EU relations may be heading next\, from pragmatic com
promise to deeper realignment.\nThe Road Scholar At Home free lectures are
an ideal way to learn from expert instructors on an array of fascinating
topics each month. \nIn addition\, they've added a new category to the fr
ee Road Scholar At Home online lectures: Age Well. This lecture series off
ers open\, honest conversations about aging\, designed for those navigatin
g life's Fourth Age. \nAll lectures may be found on the same page.
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/road-scholar-online-lec
ture-brexit-a-political-earthquake-in-modern-britain-2026-11-16?utm_source
=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:e7b57cff70f70c97@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261116T200000Z
DTEND:20261116T210000Z
SUMMARY:Active Bystander Training by Concord Carlisle Human Rights Council
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 3:00—6:00 PM\nGoodwin Forum\nMain
Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nWhat is the best respons
e\, when we witness someone expressing anger or disrespect to a person “
not like them?” How can we overcome bias and hate\, one incident and one
person at a time?\nWe all have opportunities to speak up in productive wa
ys\, so as not to imply that we accept hostile words and actions that beli
ttle and demean. How should we respond\, “in the moment\,” when it mat
ters most? Why is it often difficult\, and what can we do about it?\nIn th
is workshop we will learn to recognize and respond to bias incidents in pr
oductive ways.\nExamine the roles of bystander\, harm-doer and target\, an
d how cycles of harm can be overcome. Be the change. Contribute to a world
that needs more kindness and respect for others. \nThis introductory wor
kshop\, co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle\, i
s a foundation for personal action. \nAccessibility\nThe Concord Free Pub
lic Library is committed to providing everyone with unimpeded access to ou
r resources\, programs\, and services. Learn more about accessibility at o
ur libraries. You can also email our administration team or give us a call
at either of our libraries to request additional accommodations.\nOur Spo
nsors\nThe Concord Free Public Library's programs are free to the public t
hanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Concord Free Public Li
brary and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation.\nRegister online be
tween 10/15/2026 1:00 PM and 11/16/2026 3:00 PM.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/main-library/active-bystander
-training-by-concord-carlisle-human-rights-council-2026-11-16?utm_source=i
cs&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:41365e3720555187@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z
DTSTART:20261116T223000Z
DTEND:20261117T000000Z
SUMMARY:Special Presentation by Dan Cnossen: Navy Seal and 7x Paralympic Me
dalist
DESCRIPTION:Event date: November 16\, 2026 \nEvent Time: 05:30 PM - 07:00 P
M\nLocation: \n117 E Central St \nNatick\, MA 01760
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/special-presentation-by
-dan-cnossen-navy-seal-and-7x-paralympic-medalist-2026-11-16?utm_source=ic
s&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:10a945822598aa61@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261116T230000Z
DTEND:20261117T000000Z
SUMMARY:In Person - Monday Knit and Crochet Club
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 6:00—7:30 PM\nCheever Conference
Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nBring yo
ur knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can wo
rk\, talk\, and share ideas together.\n\nNo registration necessary - all a
re welcome!\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Pub
lic Library.\n\nSign up for our APL Newsletters!\nReturn 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-monday-knit-and-crochet-club-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:2555c46bda912930@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261116T230000Z
DTEND:20261117T000000Z
SUMMARY:🗣️ Real Talk: Friends💬Amigos 🤝
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nWaltham
Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin us Monday\, N
ovember 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for a Real Talk event all about FRIENDS!\nW
hat do YOU think makes a good friend? Come to Real Talk Monday to tell us-
-and bring a friend\, too!\nFREE dinner!\nFor teens and tweens in grades 6
- 12 only!\nReal Talk is a for-youth by-youth forum for discussing issues
of importance to today’s teens\,\nand is generously supported by a gran
t from the Library Initiative for Teens and Tweens.\n💌💟💌\n¡Acomp
áñanos el lunes 16 de noviembre de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. en un evento de Rea
l Talk dedicado por completo a los AMIGOS!\n¿Qué crees TÚ que hace que
alguien sea un buen amigo? Ven al Real Talk del lunes para contárnoslo...
¡y trae a un amigo también!\n¡Cena GRATIS!\nSolo para adolescentes y p
readolescentes de los grados 6 a 12\nReal Talk es un foro creado por y par
a jóvenes en el que se discuten temas importantes para los adolescentes d
e hoy en día\,\ny cuenta con el generoso apoyo de una subvención de la I
niciativa Bibliotecaria para Adolescentes y Preadolescentes.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/real-t
alk-friends-amigos-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:31bae48a99fa2f77@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z
DTSTART:20261117T000000Z
DTEND:20261117T013000Z
SUMMARY:IMMIGRATION: UPDATES AND OPPORTUNITIES
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE The Needham Diversity Initiative and Needham Area Immi
gration Justice Task Force\, in collaboration with the Metrowest Worker Ce
nter-Casa\, invite neighbors to a community presentation about Immigration
: Updates and Opportunities. This special presentation provides an opportu
nity to learn about immigration news in our local communities\, and how cu
rrent immigration policies and procedures affect the lives of individuals
and communities. What Casa is and opportunities to support our immigrant n
eighbors! What is the status of current immigration policies and procedure
s? How does the Metrowest Worker Center-Casa support our immigrant neighbo
rs? How do local volunteers collaborate with Casa? What can you do? Monday
\, November 16\, 2026 7:00-8:30 pm Congregational Church of Needham\, UCC
1154 Great Plain Avenue Needham\, MA
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Avenue\, Needh
am\, Needham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/congregational-church-of-need
ham/immigration-updates-and-opportunities-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_me
dium=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
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UID:154b0b736d48a672@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261117T000000Z
DTEND:20261117T011500Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Evening Chat
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to practice conversation in a friendly a
nd supportive group. We will begin with topics related to food\, such as d
ishes from our native countries and healthy eating. Other possible topics
include cultural activities\, sightseeing in America\, small talk\, Americ
an customs\, and medical appointments. This class is for intermediate Engl
ish learners. \n\nThe class meets on Zoom on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m
.\, from September 14 until November 30\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \
n\nThe teacher's name is Patricia. For more information\, please contact A
ndrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@min
lib.net
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-evening-chat-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7dd9222290428c1a@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261117T000000Z
DTEND:20261117T013000Z
SUMMARY:Cookbook Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you enjoy cooking and love good food? If so\, register for t
he November meeting of our Cookbook Club!\n\nThis is a combination of a bo
ok club and a potluck dinner. Each month\, we choose a cookbook by a popul
ar food author from which each of the participants selects a recipe and pr
epares it for the group to taste.\n\nWe are looking to hold nice discussio
ns and enjoy good food and company! If you are a food enthusiast\, please
register early as the number of participants is limited. We can’t wait t
o taste the dishes and hear your thoughts on the recipes.\n\nThis month we
are exploring recipes from the cookbook: The Blue Zones American Kitchen
– 100 Recipes to Live to 100 by Dan Buettner. Copies of the books are av
ailable at the Circulation Desk for pickup.\n\nRegistration is required fo
r this event. For any questions\, please email newtonpublicservices@minlib
.net
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/cookbook-c
lub-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:cae4dd44c3706d13@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T045249Z
DTSTART:20261117T000000Z
DTEND:20261117T020000Z
SUMMARY:Your Child’s Brain in a Screen-Saturated World
DESCRIPTION:Raising kids in a fast-changing\, tech-driven world can feel ov
erwhelming. Neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath will give you clear\,
research-backed insight into how your child’s brain grows and learns. Yo
u’ll leave with practical strategies to support them at home and at scho
ol\, from kindergarten through high school. A 90-minute presentation follo
wed by a 30-minute live Q&A. Bring your questions. RSVP online. November 1
6\, 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST Hardy Elementary School 293 Weston Road Wellesley
Expand your reach via paid advertising on Swellesley
LOCATION:Wellesley
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/events/your-childs-brain-in
-a-screen-saturated-world-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:d6fb2fb3a8dbe2e7@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261117T150000Z
DTEND:20261117T163000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Talking About True Stories
DESCRIPTION:In this class we will read stories from the popular True Storie
s series. We will read aloud and talk about the stories\, connecting them
to our own lives and cultures. We will practice conversation and pronuncia
tion while learning new vocabulary. This class is intended for high beginn
er to intermediate students\; it is not for total beginners. No registrati
on is required. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (on the t
hird floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.\, from September 8 un
til November 17\, 2026. \n\nThe teacher's name is Terri H. For more inform
ation\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-7
96-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-talkin
g-about-true-stories-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:bc5941e3b5243ca6@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261117T153000Z
DTEND:20261117T170000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
al
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UID:b1c29a376a9f9251@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261117T153000Z
DTEND:20261117T163000Z
SUMMARY:Te Cuento un Cuento
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nLecture Hall\nWa
ltham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nÚnete a nos
otros a la hora de cuentos totalmente en español. ¡Habrán cuentos\, rim
as\, canciones y mucha diversión!\n\nJoin us for stories\, rhymes\, songs
and so much fun--entirely in Spanish! This program is recommended for all
ages.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/te-cue
nto-un-cuento-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:17d425bdb6004e6c@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z
DTSTART:20261117T160000Z
DTEND:20261117T170000Z
SUMMARY:Understanding Brain Health: The Connection Between Brain Health and
Emotional Health
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Gennarina Santorelli will talk on brain health and emotiona
l well-being in older adulthood. The presentation will cover improvements
in emotional experience across healthy aging\, the intersection between br
ain health and emotional health\, and the role of social and cultural iden
tity in emotional well-being. This talk will offer evidence-based strategi
es for maintaining emotional and cognitive health later in life. Registrat
ion requested\; call 508-358-2990. \nDr. Gennarina Santorelli is a clinici
an and assistant clinic director at Newton Neuropsychology Group and speci
alizes in the assessment of older adults with cognitive and emotional conc
erns.
LOCATION:Wayland Council on Aging\, 8 Andrew Avenue\, Wayland\, 01778\, Way
land
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wayland/wayland-council-on-aging/unde
rstanding-brain-health-the-connection-between-brain-health-and-emotional-h
ea-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:4e7b84d493253c67@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261117T160000Z
DTEND:20261117T170000Z
SUMMARY:Navigating Future Living Options
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Anthony\, COTA\, CDP of CarePatrol\, will talk aboutva
rious types of living options\, costs\, and how to choose the best fitfor
your needs. Call the COA (781-786-6280) to register.
LOCATION:Weston Council on Aging\, 20 alphabet lane\, weston\,Massachusetts
\, 02493\, United States\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-council-on-aging/naviga
ting-future-living-options-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:28850685763b71a1@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261117T190000Z
DTEND:20261117T200000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Armchair Travel To Azerbaijan
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 2:00—3:30 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.** \nJoi
n Jeff Klapes\, the Traveling Librarian\, for his newest armchair travel p
resentation. This series highlights travel photography and stories and tra
vel tips about destinations around the world. This month\, travel to Azerb
aijan\, located between Russia\, Iran and Turkey. In addition to its varie
gated and often beautiful terrain\, Azerbaijan offers a blend of tradition
s and modern development. The people of its remoter areas retain many dist
inctive folk traditions\, but the lives of its inhabitants have been much
influenced by accelerating modernization\, characterized by industrializat
ion\, the development of power resources\, and the growth of the cities\,
in which more than half the people now live. Fine horses and caviar contin
ue as some of the more distinctive traditional exports of the republic\nRe
gister directly on Zoom HERE\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorde
d. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of
the program.\nLed by "The Traveling Librarian" Jeff Klapes\, an avid trav
eler and photographer who retired as the Head of Reference Services at the
Lucius Bee Memorial Library in Wakefield.\nPlease register for this event
and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - mak
e sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from
Zoom.\nThis program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library\, is brought
to you in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries\,\, and is
sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library\nSign up for our As
hland Public Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-armchair-trave
l-to-azerbaijan-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:2ba295f2df59908d@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T045310Z
DTSTART:20261117T230000Z
DTEND:20261118T000000Z
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate l
evel students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which studen
ts will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offere
d in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.
LOCATION:Cullen Room\, Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\
, 01754\, Maynard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/cullen-room-maynard-public-li
brary/english-conversation-group-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
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UID:00f000f2bc39458c@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z
DTSTART:20261117T233000Z
DTEND:20261118T003000Z
SUMMARY:Rethinking Success Community Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Rethinking Success? was conceived by a group of parents\, educa
tors\, healthcare providers\, and community advocates. We are concerned wi
th the 2021 Metrowest Adolescents Health Survey Mental Health data and are
working together to identify ways to address youth mental health and offe
r support to families in Needham October 20 – Finding your family’s pa
th in a culture of comparison and socialmedia: Youth sports\, Instagram-wo
rthy vacations\, themed parties… How do we choose what matters to us? Ho
w do we support our children as they navigate a culture of comparison? Nov
ember 17 – Dopamine and Being Overstimulated: How do we learn to wait wh
en everything is available instantly? How are we making choices? We will t
alk about instant vs. intentional and raising kids in a highly stimulated
world. January 19 – Should we rethink success? Tired of contradictory pa
renting and education advice? Join us as we rethink “success” through
the lens of youth mental health and learn how to trade anxiety for balance
. March 16 – Growing up in an affluent town: How do we help our kids thr
ive without feeling crushed by the pressure to excel? What are some ways w
e can balance our high expectations with unconditional support at home? Re
gistration encouraged not required. https://forms.gle/fBjTiP2FqRmaPmD27
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, 178 Rosemary Street\, Needham\, Need
ham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/rosemary-recreation-complex/r
ethinking-success-community-discussion-group-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm
_medium=referral
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UID:652156f5da899147@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z
DTSTART:20261117T233000Z
DTEND:20261118T003000Z
SUMMARY:Community Room Booked - Twin Brook Condominium - Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nCommunity Room\nBe
llingham Public Library\n100 Blackstone Street\, Bellingham\, MA\, 02019\n
This meeting would be for the Twin Brook Condominium residents to meet wit
h their association's board members in a public setting. They will be disc
ussing what's expected for the community in the upcoming year and offer re
sidents an open forum to discuss their concerns. \n*This is not 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/
community-room-booked-twin-brook-condominium-annual-meeting-2026-11-17?utm
_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:a8109d4467f4c40a@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z
DTSTART:20261117T233000Z
DTEND:20261118T003000Z
SUMMARY:Rethinking Success Community Discussion: Dopamine and Being Oversti
mulated
DESCRIPTION:SPAN – Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham – is hostin
g a series “Rethinking Success Community Discussion” and the next one
is Tuesday\, November 17th at 6:30-7:30pm. We hope you will consider atten
ding and sharing parenting questions and concerns about living in an overs
timulated world.
LOCATION:Rosemary Recreation Complex\, Needham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/rosemary-recreation-complex/r
ethinking-success-community-discussion-dopamine-and-being-overstimulated-2
026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:03ded1c8c0e6f5ae@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T013000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
alk-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:40a507a466d0fc81@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T011500Z
SUMMARY:Sustainable Investing
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Over 60s: Join sustainable investment advisor Urban
Larson for a 20-minute presentation followed by a question-and-answer ses
sion moderated by Bill Horne. The discussion will explore what sustainable
investment is and where it comes from\, how it may affect investment retu
rns\, questions to ask your investment manager\, the meaning of ESG\, and
ways to align investments with UU values. \n\nRegistration required to o
btain the Zoom link.
LOCATION:(Online)-FUUSN-Zoom\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/online-fuusn-zoom/sustainable-
investing-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:11d1d7b1d8e1a22d@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T020000Z
SUMMARY:Needham Public Free Library and Friends of the Needham Public Libra
ry Present Nathaniel Philbrick's "The Rush"
DESCRIPTION:The Needham Free Public Library and the Friends of the Needham
Public Library are delighted to present a special free Meet the Author eve
nt featuring acclaimed historian and bestselling author Nathaniel Philbric
k\, who will appear in conversation with Randall MacLowry\, an award-winni
ng filmmaker whose work includes “The Gold Rush” for GBH PBS’s Ameri
can Experience\, about his new bestselling book. he Rush: California Gold\
, the Civil War\, and the Making of the Modern World. In The Rush\, Nation
al Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick reveals how the discovery of gold
at Sutter’s Mill ignited the greatest voluntary migration in U.S. histo
ry\, creating a volatile\, allworld society that reshaped California and t
he nation. Philbrick shows how the scramble for wealth\, power\, and belon
ging in the Gold Rush era hardened into political conflict\, tipping the b
alance toward civil war and forging the contradictions of the modern Unite
d States. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is req
uired due to anticipated demand and to ensure adequate seating.\nWellesley
Books will be on hand selling copies of The Rush and other selected Philb
rick titles\, giving attendees the opportunity to purchase books before me
eting the author. Philbrick will sign books following the conversation and
audience Q&A.
LOCATION:Needham Town Hall\, 1471 Highland Ave\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, Uni
ted States\, Needham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-town-hall/needham-pub
lic-free-library-and-friends-of-the-needham-public-library-present-na-2026
-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:befc7967bcc87da9@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T010000Z
SUMMARY:Belmont Photography Group
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nCommunity Classroo
m - 201\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmo
nt\, MA\, 02478\nA new group to for photographers to connect: Love taking
photos and want to keep going creatively? Join us for a new monthly photog
raphy group at the Belmont Library!\nEach month\, bring 4–6 photos to sh
are with the group. Your photos can be anything you’ve been working on\,
exploring\, or simply enjoying. We’ll look at each other’s work\, tal
k about what inspires us\, and share ideas and perspectives.\nThe goal is
simple: keep taking pictures\, keep sharing\, and keep creating.\nAll leve
ls and types of photography are welcome. Come with your camera or your pho
ne — and bring a few photos to share!\nRegister online between 10/1/2026
9:00 AM and 11/16/2026 5:00 PM.
LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\,
Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/belmon
t-photography-group-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:c541424884595533@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T010000Z
SUMMARY:Better Read Than Dead
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nOnline\nThis month
we will be reading The Only One Left by Riley Sager. The Only One Left i
s a 2023 murder mystery/horror novel by American author Todd Ritter\, writ
ing under the pen name Riley Sager. The plot concerns a woman who takes a
job caring for elderly invalid Lenora Hope\, who was accused decades ago o
f murdering her parents and younger sister. She slowly unravels the truth
behind the Hope murders and a missing nurse.\nThis event is generously spo
nsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.\nRegister online betw
een 10/30/2026 9:30 AM and 11/17/2026 7:30 PM.
LOCATION:Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/events/better-read-than-dead-
2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:0ca58cf762d763b8@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052428Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T010000Z
SUMMARY:Rhonda DeChambeau and Elaine Dimopoulos discuss Stained
DESCRIPTION:Rhonda DeChambeau and Elaine Dimopoulos discuss Stained\n\nPlea
se join us for Rhonda DeChambeau and Elaine Dimopoulos discussion of Stain
ed\n\nNovember 17th at 7 PM\n\nIn this stunning novel in verse\, a boy wat
ches his town grow bitterly divided from behind the lens of his camera...
until he finds the courage to stand up for what's right. A story of braver
y\, allyship\, and risks worth taking.\n\nTwelve-year-old Ulysses is new i
n town. Between his unusual name and the port-wine stain splashed across h
is face\, he's hardly looking for more attention. Uly is happiest hidden b
ehind the lens of a camera\, where he can obscure his appearance while tak
ing in the world around him.\n\nLuckily\, his middle school needs a photog
rapher for their mural project\, and Uly gets to watch (and snap) as stude
nts come together to paint a local artist's design. The mural is perfect:
powerful words\, images from nature\, and even a painting mistake transfor
med into a tiny rainbow.\n\nExcept that tiny rainbow becomes a GIANT probl
em.\n\nMurals are supposed\nto bring communities together.\nWhat does it s
ay about\nour community\,\nthat our mural\nmust be destroyed over\nsomethi
ng as innocent\nas a rainbow?\n\nActivism\, art\, and identity collide in
this courageous story based on real-world events. Told in captivating\, ac
cessible verse\, Rhonda DeChambeau captures a town in crisis and the unlik
ely heroes who step in to bring their community back together.
LOCATION:Belmont Books\, 79 Leonard Street\, Belmont\, MA 02478\, USA\, Bel
mont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-books/rhonda-dechambe
au-and-elaine-dimopoulos-discuss-stained-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_med
ium=referral
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UID:44584ecdee7141f0@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261118T000000Z
DTEND:20261118T013000Z
SUMMARY:Waltham Land Trust 27th annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate our successes from the past year by attending ou
r annual meeting\, which is free and open to the public. We’ll also prov
ide updates on issues we’re tackling\, herald our Inge Uhlir Environment
alist of the Year and retiring board member Diana Young\, and vote on retu
rning WLT directors. Our main presenter will be Lynne Tolman\, president o
f the Major Taylor Association\, who will provide an illustrated talk abou
t Major Taylor\, “the Worcester Whirlwind.” Learn the remarkable story
of the 1899 world champion’s life on and off the racetracks of the worl
d\, his connection to Waltham’s rich cycling history\, and how the legac
y of this African American pioneer is shaping cycling today.
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 50 Church St.\, Waltham\, MA\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/first-parish-church/waltham-l
and-trust-27th-annual-meeting-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra
l
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UID:e9f0aefb1c851d08@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z
DTSTART:20261118T003000Z
DTEND:20261118T013000Z
SUMMARY:Board of Library Trustees
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 7:30—8:30 PM\nEllsworth Conferen
ce Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748
\nCall to Order\nPublic Forum\nAcceptance of Prior Month's Meeting Minutes
(Vote)\nDirector’s Report & Updates\nHopkinton Library Foundation Liais
on Report\nFriends of Hopkinton Library Liaison Report\nOld Business\nNew
Business\nFuture agenda items\nAdjournment
LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748
\, Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/bo
ard-of-library-trustees-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7df2b5a476a11fa2@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052518Z
DTSTART:20261118T143000Z
DTEND:20261210T163000Z
SUMMARY:Being a Fit Gardener with John Kalogeris\, Retired Physical Therapi
st
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Field & Garden Club\nPresents \n“Being a Fit Garden
er”\nwith John Kalogeris\, Retired Physical Therapist \nWednesday\, Nov.
18th\nFollen Church\, 755 Mass Avenue\, Lexington\n9:30am Social\, 10am P
rogram \nJohn will be educating us in \n(1) Proper instruction in posture
and body mechanics. This will entail proper lifting techniques and some ba
sic spinal anatomy\n(2) Avoiding injury with proper exercises in a stretch
ing routine and in strengthening\n(3) Using your garden tools properly to
protect your joints\, and\n(4) Getting yourself in shape before the season
starts. \nA Q&A session will follow his talk.\nThis discussion is Free. B
ring a friend if you like. \n\nHome
LOCATION:Follen Church\, 755 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\
, United States\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/follen-church/being-a-fit-gar
dener-with-john-kalogeris-retired-physical-therapist-2026-11-18?utm_source
=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:ca6dbe07467a171c@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z
DTSTART:20261118T150000Z
DTEND:20261118T160000Z
SUMMARY:Intermediate English Language Circles
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nEllsworth Conf
erence Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 0
1748\nIntermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple gram
mar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations
. At the Intermediate level\, we will prioritize components of grammar\, v
ocabulary expansion\, reading comprehension\, and group discussion. Readin
g together helps to expand vocabulary\, and provides a focus for group dis
cussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.\nRegi
stration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and
updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on
hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar.\nOur English Language Learning groups are
made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.\nRegister on
line between 10/21/2026 9:00 AM and 7/13/2027 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748
\, Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/in
termediate-english-language-circles-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
END:VEVENT
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UID:353942e7c585be09@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261118T150000Z
DTEND:20261118T160000Z
SUMMARY:Westar
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:00 AM—12:00 PM\nCommunity R
oom \nWeston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nThe l
ecture covers topics related to home upkeep and maintenance.
LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W
eston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/westar-2
026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:86177b298f61d40e@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261118T150000Z
DTEND:20261118T160000Z
SUMMARY:Talking with Toys
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nChildren's Pro
gram Room\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\, MA\, 0
2472\nTalking with Toys is a free\, interactive event hosted by Talk Time
Boston where parents and young children explore toy stations while an SLP
demonstrates language-enhancing strategies. Parents can see these strategi
es in action\, ask questions\, and gain valuable tips for supporting their
child's communication development. It’s a fun\, hands-on way to learn t
hrough play! This program is for kids ages 0-5. No registration.\n\nThe Wa
tertown Free Public Library does not discriminate and does not share your
information with anyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommod
ation to enable you to participate in our events. Contact the library at e
miranda@watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6435 at least two weeks before an even
t 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/talking-with-toys-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T153000Z
DTEND:20261118T173000Z
SUMMARY:50 Job Seekers Networking Group: Networking
DESCRIPTION:If you are 50 and looking for work\, seeking a new career direc
tion\, re-entering the job market\, or recently retired and looking for yo
ur "encore career\," then this is the perfect networking group for you! Th
e Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50 Job Seekers Group meets on the
first and third Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30am-12:30pm\, via Zoom.
Informal networking takes place from 10-10:30am and 12:30-12:45pm. This i
s a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable
environment\, conducive to developing new relationships and developing sk
ills and strategies to help in your career transition.\n\nEach meeting fea
tures a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive worksho
p on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access to hir
ing managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and one-on-one coac
hing guidance. Participants can attend any or all sessions\, and new atten
dees are always welcome. Participating on a regular basis will give job se
ekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\n\
nEach meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienced
executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, inves
tment banker\, and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching ov
er 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executiv
e Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has b
een trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment to
ols. Deborah has facilitated 50 job seekers networking groups since 2016.
\n\nRegister for the 50 Job Seekers Networking Group here!\n\nThis session
's topic is Networking ("Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan!")\n\nThe full sc
hedule of topics is:\n\nSeptember 2: Self-Assessment & Mindset ("Discover
What's Next")\n\nSeptember 16: Career Story & Elevator Pitch ("Tell Me Abo
ut Yourself")\n\nOctober 7: Using AI (Optimize Your Job Search Tools)\n\nO
ctober 21: LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?")\n\nNovember 4: Resume
s ("You Are a STAR")\n\nNovember 18: Networking ("Plan Your Work & Work Yo
ur Plan!")\n\nDecember 2: Interview Strategies ("Your Age Is Your Edge!")\
n\nDecember 16: Second Act Careers ("Think Outside the Box!")\n\nRegistrat
ion will remain open until the session starts. The Zoom link will come fro
m the Massachusetts Library Collaborative 50 Job Seekers Networking Group.
Please check your spam folder in case it lands there.\n\nThis program wil
l be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within
48 hours of the program.\n\nThis group is sponsored by approximately 50 M
assachusetts public libraries.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/50-job-see
kers-networking-group-networking-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261118T153000Z
DTEND:20261118T163000Z
SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nLecture Hall\n
Waltham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin your
favorite Children's librarians for stories\, rhymes\, music and dancing! T
his program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!\n\n
¡Únase a sus bibliotecarios favoritos para escuchar historias\, rimas\,
música y baile! Este programa está recomendado para niños de 1 a 3 año
s\, ¡pero todos son bienvenidos!
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, 14 E Central St\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, W
altham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/toddle
r-time-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T045310Z
DTSTART:20261118T153000Z
DTEND:20261118T173000Z
SUMMARY:50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on
the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informa
l networking takes place from 10am to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 1pm. If you a
re unemployed and actively looking\, underemployed\, seeking a new career
direction\, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap\, or re
cently retired and looking for your “Encore Career\,” this networking
group program is perfect for you! Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through
networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a
safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationship
s and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
LOCATION:Online\, 2 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, Maynard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/boxborough/online/50-job-seekers-netw
orking-group-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261118T153000Z
DTEND:20261118T163000Z
SUMMARY:Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group REGISTRATION REQUIRED
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PM\nOnline\n*PL
EASE NOTE the meeting formally begins at 10:30am\, but the ZOOM launches a
t 10am for 30 minutes of informal networking.**\n\nThe Library 50+ Job See
kers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the
month\, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informal networking takes place from 10am
to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 12:45pm. If you are unemployed and actively loo
king\, underemployed\, seeking a new career direction\, re-entering the jo
b market after a long employment gap\, or recently retired and looking for
your "Encore Career\," this networking group program is perfect for you!
Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through networking!\n\nJoin us in a profe
ssional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environm
ent conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and st
rategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new to
pic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics re
levant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access to hiring managers\,
small group breakout rooms to network\, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Par
ticipating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and str
ategies needed for a successful job search.\n\nEach biweekly meeting is fa
cilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienced executive career c
oach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, investment banker and en
trepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Debo
rah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs
and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certif
ied in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has faci
litated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.\n\nThis group is spo
nsored by many Massachusetts public libraries.\n\nRECORDING NOTE: This pro
gram will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via emai
l within 48 hours of the program.\nThis month's topic: Networking ("Pl
an Your Work & Work Your Plan!")\nRegister Here. \nThis event is generous
ly sponsored by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.
LOCATION:Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/events/age-50-job-seekers-net
working-group-b-registration-required-b-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medi
um=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261118T153000Z
DTEND:20261118T163000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Networking - Plan Your W
ork & Work Your Plan
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PM\nVirtual \nT
he Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and
3rd Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informal networking
takes place from 10am to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 12:45pm. If you are unemp
loyed and actively looking\, underemployed\, seeking a new career directio
n\, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap\, or recently r
etired and looking for your "Encore Career\," this networking group progra
m is perfect for you! Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through networking!
\nJoin us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and
comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and deve
loping skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeti
ng features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive w
orkshop on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access
to hiring managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and 1-on-1 co
aching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers th
e many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\nEach biwe
ekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienced
executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, invest
ment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over
12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive E
ducation programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been
trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools
. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. \
nThis week's topics (November 18) are Networking and Marketing Plan. Regis
ter directly on Zoom HERE. \nPresented in partnership with Tewksbury Publ
ic library and is sponsored by many Massachusetts public libraries.\nRECOR
DING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the
recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/virtu
al-50-job-seekers-networking-group-networking-plan-your-work-and-work-your
--2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z
DTSTART:20261118T160000Z
DTEND:20261118T170000Z
SUMMARY:Town Manager Office Hours: Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Town Manager Andy Sheehan will be holding open office hours for
residents to talk about issues of interest or concern.
LOCATION:Flynn Building\, 278 Old Sudbury Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, Mid
dlesex County\, United States\, Sudbury
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sudbury/flynn-building/town-manager-o
ffice-hours-wednesday-november-18-2026-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_mediu
m=referral
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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
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261118T180000Z
DTEND:20261118T190000Z
SUMMARY:Genealogy Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 1:00—2:30 PM\nTrustees' Confer
ence Room \nSherborn Library \n4 Sanger St. \, Sherborn \, MA\, 01770\nEve
ryone is welcome to the Library's on-going Genealogy Club. Periodic gues
t speakers and helpful group discussion. Newcomers to genealogy and expe
rienced researchers share thoughts and suggestions. The Club meets the t
hird Wednesday of the month at 1 PM.\nClick here to sign up.
LOCATION:Sherborn Library\, 4 Sanger St.\, Sherborn\, MA\, 01770\, Sherborn
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sherborn/sherborn-library/genealogy-c
lub-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261118T183000Z
DTEND:20261118T193000Z
SUMMARY:Great Landscapes in Art presentation from the COA
DESCRIPTION:Journey through the evolving relationship between artists andth
e natural world with Jane Oneail of Culturally Curious. ZOOM only. Callt
he COA (781-786-6280) to get the LINK.
LOCATION:Call the COA to Register for Zoom Link\, \,\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/call-the-coa-to-register-for-z
oom-link/great-landscapes-in-art-presentation-from-the-coa-2026-11-18?utm_
source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261118T190000Z
DTEND:20261118T200000Z
SUMMARY:StoryTalk: Grades K-1
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 2:00—2:45 PM\nTarbell Room\nLi
ncoln Public Library\n3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\nJoin us for a t
hree-part storytime series for students in kindergarten and first grade an
d their grown-ups\, built around resilience and growth mindset. Led by lif
elong Lincoln resident Greer Harnden\, a Master of Education and former cl
assroom teacher whose classroom experience centered on social-emotional le
arning.\nCome to one or all three: Wednesdays at 2:00\, October 21\, Novem
ber 18\, and December 16. Register for each program you plan to attend.\nE
very child faces moments that feel too big\, too hard\, or too scary to tr
y again: a frustration\, a fall\, a friend who doesn't understand .Togethe
r we'll read and talk through stories of falling down and getting back up\
, feeling different and shining anyway\, and turning "I can't" into "I can
't yet\," with drawing activities woven throughout to help kids process an
d express what these moments feel like for them. Grown-ups will walk away
with real language to reach for the next time your child hits a wall\, a f
all\, or a hard "no I can't" — and every family will leave feeling a lit
tle more equipped\, a little more connected\, and a little more resilient
together.\nOctober 21 - How to Solve a Problem by Ashima Shiraishi\nNovemb
er 18 - After the Fall by Dan Santat\nDecember 16 - Superluminous by Ian D
e Haes\nThank you to the Friends of the Lincoln Library for their programm
ing support.\nRegister online between 9/10/2026 9:00 AM and 11/11/2026 2:0
0 PM.
LOCATION:Lincoln Public Library\, 3 Bedford Rd\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, Lin
coln
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lincoln/lincoln-public-library/storyt
alk-grades-k-1-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:858626fe4ba9241a@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T210000Z
DTEND:20261118T220000Z
SUMMARY:Short Story Discussion Group on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Short Story Discussion Group over Zoom! We will
read two short stories and come together to discuss them. \n\nDue to acce
ss limitations\, please sign up to get access to the short stories. Storie
s will be emailed to everyone one week before the next meeting as a PDF.\n
\nZoom meeting information will be sent one hour before the event starts.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/short-stor
y-discussion-group-on-zoom-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261118T211500Z
DTEND:20261118T221500Z
SUMMARY:Tales With a Twist Story Club (grades K–1)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 4:15—5:15 PM\nChildren's Activ
ity Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, M
A\, 02420\nStep into the world of stories\, rhymes\, and big ideas! Each w
eek\, kids will explore classic fairy tales alongside "fractured" twists a
nd inspiring stories about fairness\, empathy\, and community. Together\,
we’ll build confidence through group recitation\, practice introducing o
ne another\, and dive into hands-on crafts\, games\, and activities.\nWhen
you sign up\, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates:
11/18\, 12/2\, 12/9\, & 12/16). Caregivers are asked to remain in the lib
rary building during the program.\nTo allow the most children to participa
te in our book clubs\, we ask 1st graders to choose between Tales With a T
wist Story Club and Bookmarks Book Club.\nIf your child becomes unable to
attend this program\, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repea
ted 'no-shows' without notification may result in your child's removal fro
m the club and may prohibit your child from registering for future program
s.\nIn order to successfully participate in this program\, a participant s
hould have:\nthe ability to attend programs independently\nthe ability to
follow multi-step instructions\nthe ability to listen to and discuss a boo
k read aloud\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\nRegister online between 11/2/2026 7:00 PM and 11/18/2026 9:00 A
M.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/tales
-with-a-twist-story-club-grades-k-1-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
END:VEVENT
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UID:a0a90cf3b699e656@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261118T230000Z
DTEND:20261119T000000Z
SUMMARY:Whose Stories Does the Landscape Hold? A Conversation on Transcende
ntalism & Contemporary Life
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 6:00—7:00 PM\nGoodwin Forum\nM
ain Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nThroughout the 2026
–27 academic year\, the Center for the Study of World Religions (CSWR) a
t Harvard Divinity School is exploring the history\, legacy\, and contempo
rary relevance of Transcendentalism with special programming\, including s
cholarly talks open to the public. \nThis fall\, the Center for the Study
of World Religions\, the Concord Free Public Library\, and the Thoreau Al
liance are launching a new collaborative series of public conversations in
Concord. \nBeginning with an inaugural conversation on October 13\, the
series brings CSWR Transcendentalism scholars into conversation with write
rs\, scholars\, artists\, and broader audiences\, exploring questions that
connect Transcendentalist thought and practice with contemporary intellec
tual\, cultural\, and public life. \nThis conversation\, "Whose Stories D
oes the Landscape Hold?\," features Elise Lemire\, Rochelle Johnson\, and
Simon Cox.\nAn additional conversation is scheduled for December 9\, 2026\
, at the Concord Free Public Library.\n\nCo-sponsored by the Center for th
e Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School and The Thoreau A
lliance.\nAccessibility\nThe Concord Free Public Library is committed to p
roviding everyone with unimpeded access to our resources\, programs\, and
services. Learn more about accessibility at our libraries. You can also em
ail our administration team or give us a call at either of our libraries t
o request additional accommodations.\nOur Sponsors\nThe Concord Free Publi
c 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 Pu
blic Library Corporation.\nRegister online between 9/14/2026 6:00 PM and 1
1/18/2026 6:00 PM.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/main-library/whose-stories-do
es-the-landscape-hold-a-conversation-on-transcendentalism-and-co-2026-11-1
8?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261118T233000Z
DTEND:20261119T013000Z
SUMMARY:Genealogy Club on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the club is to share information on records and
approaches for starting or extending participants' genealogical research.
Beginners\, novices\, and experienced researchers are all welcome. Partici
pants are encouraged to bring records and problems from their own research
for discussion.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Ginny at newtonp
ublicservices@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/genealogy-
club-on-zoom-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:439cfd1ea0a690b4@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261118T233000Z
DTEND:20261119T003000Z
SUMMARY:Needlework Group
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nGenealogy Room\n
Cary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\
n**Today the group will meet in the Genealogy Room\, Cary Library.\nBring
your project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering w
here you can work\, talk\, and share ideas together.\nPlease email carypro
grams@minlib.net for details.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/needl
ework-group-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261119T000000Z
DTEND:20261119T013000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Everyday English Conversations
DESCRIPTION:The best way to become comfortable with English is to speak it
in everyday life. In this class we will practice conversations in common s
ituations\, with a different topic every week. Past topics have included t
alking to a doctor\, making “small talk\," and telling personal stories\
, such as how you met your spouse. We will learn some vocabulary and idiom
s\, practice pronunciation and grammar\, and have fun talking in a low-pre
ssure setting. This class is for intermediate students.\n\nThis class meet
s in person (on the third floor of the library) on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
\, from September 16 until November 18\, 2026 (no class on November 11). \
n\nThe teacher's name is Eric. For more information\, please contact Andre
w Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.
net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-everyday-english-conversations-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3b9160942a80d4bc@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052428Z
DTSTART:20261119T000000Z
DTEND:20261119T010000Z
SUMMARY:Conversar en Español / Spanish Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Native and non-native Spanish speakers alike are welcome to com
e practice the language in a friendly environment. Join this group to talk
about politics\, culture\, visual arts\, literature\, gastronomy\, or any
other topic that interests you. Participation is free and open to the pub
lic. Please register to receive updates as this group develops.\n\nPlease
note that these are not classes. Beginners who wish to learn Spanish Basic
s are encouraged to check out our Language Learning Databases https://belm
ontpubliclibrary.net/explore/your-digital-library/#LanguageLearning .
LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 366 Concord Ave\, Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/conver
sar-en-espanol-spanish-conversation-group-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_me
dium=referral
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UID:a245b987c589a68d@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261119T000000Z
DTEND:20261119T030000Z
SUMMARY:School Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The School Committee typically meets twice per month (once each
in July and August) on Wednesday evenings. Check the School Committee web
site to confirm meeting dates and times. Unless specifically noted\, all
regular meetings of the Waltham School Committee begin at 7 p.m. and are h
eld in the Cannon Lecture Hall at 617 Lexington Street. The Waltham Times
is aware that after the City of Waltham web site update in June 2026\, lin
ks were not automatically redirected to the new site. We continue to modif
y city government calendar event listings to account for this change.
LOCATION:617 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, MA\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/events/school-committee-meeti
ng-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:3ce3aadfbc130191@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261119T000000Z
DTEND:20261119T020000Z
SUMMARY:The Backyard Naturalist\, an Evening with Michael Pappone
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for our next Weston AIC speaker series event! We
are excited to welcome Weston local Michael Pappone\, well-known and loved
for his regular articles in the Weston Observer. Please join friends andne
ighbors in the AIC Reading Room on Wednesday\, November 18th for lightrefr
eshments and socializing\, followed by Michael’s presentation\, wherehe
will explore Weston’s diverse ornithological habitat. Pappone’sknowled
ge and passion for birdlife extend far beyond his own community\,and in th
is hour-long talk\, he’ll show images and videos that shed lighton our f
eathered friends that surround us\, the challenges they face\, andwhat we
can do to protect them.\n\nTickets are on sale now: The BackyardNaturalis
t\, an Evening with Michael Pappone\n\nFor more information:fzokou.wsn@min
lib.net\n\nMax # of attendees: 45\n\nPrice:$25\n\nDate: Wednesday\, Novemb
er 18th\n\nLight refreshments: 7:00pm –7:30pm\n\nPresentation and Q&A: 7
:30pm – 9:00pm\n\nSpeaker: MichaelPappone
LOCATION:Weston AIC\, 356 Boston Post Road\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, UnitedSt
ates\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-aic/the-backyard-natura
list-an-evening-with-michael-pappone-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=
referral
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UID:5c0d75566f48937a@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261119T003000Z
DTEND:20261119T013000Z
SUMMARY:Successfully Navigating College Admissions (VIRTUAL)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:30—8:30 PM\nOnline\nLed by R
on Feuchs and Jackie Tepper\, partners at Stand Out For College LLC\, this
Zoom presentation is recommended for parents and their high school teens.
It provides a clear and strategic overview of what students should priori
tize this fall for a successful college admissions journey and how to appr
oach the process with confidence and less stress.\nThe session will cover
current admissions trends and strategies\, the evolving test optional envi
ronment\, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find the
right fit\, and key timelines and action steps that can make this season p
roductive while easing stress along the way. We will also take a close loo
k at the holistic admissions review process\, including what admissions of
ficers value when evaluating applicants and how students can develop a str
ong personal narrative that reflects their strengths\, interests\, and exp
eriences.\nRegistration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_7
NGg5OQRvaHuMztM22xxQ\nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of
the Belmont Public Library.
LOCATION:Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/events/successfully-navigatin
g-college-admissions-virtual-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:71985f061d54826a@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052420Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
SUMMARY:Trust Talk
LOCATION:Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/events/trust-talk-2026-11-19?
utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:6007548663845745@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052518Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
SUMMARY:Lexington Field & Garden Club 150th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:150 Years of Blooms! America’s Oldest Garden Club\nCelebrates
a Historic Milestone in Lexington on November 19\, 2026 \nLEXINGTON\, MA
— A historic milestone is blooming right under our noses! The Lexington
Field & Garden Club is officially celebrating its 150th anniversary\, mark
ing a century and a half of cultivating beauty\, community\, and growth in
town. \nFounded in 1876\, this passionate group has grown into the oldest
federated garden club in the entire United States. Today\, it boasts more
than 300 active members who continue to transform Lexington into a vibran
t\, living canvas. From hands-on civic planting to hosting spectacular gar
den tours and highly anticipated plant sales\, club members work tirelessl
y to keep our community beautiful. They also bring educational programs an
d expert guest speakers to monthly meetings. \nFor members looking to dive
deeper\, specialized subgroups—including Morning Study\, Monday Evening
\, Wednesday Workshop\, Garden Party\, and Thursday Evening—offer intima
te settings for live demonstrations\, nursery trips\, and illustrated talk
s. \nIf you have ever admired the lush landscapes around town\, you have l
ikely seen the club’s hard work in action. Members proudly nurture iconi
c local landmarks\, including:\n• Public Parks & Gathering Spaces: Emery
Park\, the Minuteman Statue grounds\, the Cary Library gardens\, and a ma
jority of the town’s traffic islands.\n• Historic Properties: The Hanc
ock-Clarke Herb Garden\, the Munroe Tavern Colonial Flower Garden\, the An
tique Rose Garden\, the Garden of Native Flowers\, and St. Brigid’s Mary
Garden. \nAs the Lexington Field & Garden Club digs into its historic 150
th year\, its original mission of education\, service\, and friendship rem
ains stronger than ever. Backed by a talented and enthusiastic membership\
, the club steps into the future with excitement and anticipation for the
generations of gardeners to come! \nTake time to see our 150th Anniversary
displays at the Senior Community Center during October and at Cary Librar
y during November. \nLearn more at LexGarden.org.
LOCATION:Lexington Field & Garden CLub\, P.O. Box 133\, Lexington\, MA\, 02
420\, United States\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/lexington-field-and-garden-
club-p-o-box-133-lexington-ma-02420-united-states/lexington-field-and-gard
en-club-150th-anniversary-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ec4f429eadd23848@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261119T150000Z
DTEND:20261119T160000Z
SUMMARY:Great Decisions Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 10:00—11:30 AM\nProgram Room\nT
he Randall Library\n19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\nJoin the Stow
chapter of the Foreign Policy Administration's Great Decision discussion s
eries each month!\nThe 2026 FPA's handbook is available for checkout at th
e library.
LOCATION:The Randall Library\, 19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, Sto
w
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/stow/the-randall-library/great-decisi
ons-discussion-group-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3359c108f8441e6d@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052445Z
DTSTART:20261119T160000Z
DTEND:20261119T170000Z
SUMMARY:ESL conversation for intermediate learners with Carol
DESCRIPTION:Our ESL Conversation Group\, led by an English languageteacher\
, is intended for intermediate-level learners and will meet for tenweeks S
eptember 17 through November 19. Regular attendance isencouraged.\n\nThis
program requires a minimum of 8 people torun.\n\nPlease register for this
event in the library calendar.
LOCATION:Study Room 4 (Conference Room)\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\,0
2493\, United States\, Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/study-room-4-conference-room/e
sl-conversation-for-intermediate-learners-with-carol-2026-11-19?utm_source
=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7b5ea30edd756cd1@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261119T180000Z
DTEND:20261119T190000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Bill Gette: Florida’s Gulf Coast: Fort De Soto to Tippe
canoe
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 1:00—2:15 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.** \nJo
in us for this 6 part series with Bill Gette to Celebrate Nature around th
e world! During this PowerPoint presentation\, Bill Gette will take you on
a virtual tour along Florida’s Gulf Coast with stops at Fort De Soto Co
unty Park\, Myakka River State Park\, the Celery Fields at Sarasota County
Stormwater Facility\, Siesta Beach\, and Tippecanoe Environmental Center.
Each of these areas support a very interesting variety of wildlife\, both
permanent residents and winter migrants.\nAt De Soto\, Bill will take you
for a walk along North Beach to see the threatened Piping Plover and Snow
y Plover\, “dancing” Reddish Egrets\, and Manatee. Myakka supports hea
lthy populations of Wood Stork\, Limpkin\, Black-necked Stilt\, and Americ
an Alligator. The Celery Fields are an extensive freshwater wetland with p
erfect habitat for Least Bittern\, ducks\, egrets\, and herons. Bill will
conclude his talk with a visit to Tippecanoe to search for Florida Scrub-J
ay - a species restricted to Florida scrub woodlands. As one of our favori
te speakers on the natural world\, Bill will wow us with his knowledge and
fantastic photographs!\nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nAbout Bill:\nBil
l Gette\, Founding Director of Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Cent
er in Newburyport\, has over 30 years of experience leading groups to exci
ting local\, domestic\, and international destinations. He has visited all
seven continents\, led groups on over 50 international travel programs\,
and conducted hundreds of field trips locally and throughout the United St
ates.\nNote: This program will be recorded and will be on the library's Yo
uTube Channel for one month. \nAs we planned this series a year out\, the
dates are subject to change but we will give you at least a month's notic
e if that happens. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashl
and Public Library.\n\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!
\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-bill-gette-flo
ridas-gulf-coast-fort-de-soto-to-tippecanoe-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_
medium=referral
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UID:970f20b416e01b19@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261119T190000Z
DTEND:20261119T200000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Weekly News Wrap-Up
DESCRIPTION:This class is for people who read the news and like to discuss
it. Each week we will talk about news articles that have engaged us. These
could be about major events in the United States and around the world\, a
s well as interesting topics related to culture\, lifestyle\, and the arts
. We will read the articles on a shared screen and discuss them. This clas
s is for high intermediate to advanced English learners. \n\nThis class me
ets on Zoom on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.\, from September 17 until November 1
9\, 2026.\n\nThe teacher's name is Naomi. For the Zoom link or more inform
ation\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-7
96-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-weekly-news-wrap-up-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1bdbc4978f357905@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261119T190000Z
DTEND:20261119T203000Z
SUMMARY:Medicare 101 with MetroWest SHINE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Medicare 101 educational meeting hosted by the Me
troWest SHINE program. This presentation is an overview of Medicare for pe
ople turning 65 or those just signing up for Medicare. We will be discussi
ng Medicare enrollment as well as information about the parts of Medicare
and coverage options. We will also discuss the importance of the Medicare
Open Enrollment Period.\n\nThe MetroWest SHINE (Serving the Health Insuran
ce Needs of Everyone on Medicare) program provides free\, unbiased health
insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries of all ages and their care
givers. The MetroWest SHINE Program\, based in Needham\, is funded and adm
inistered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Aging and Independence.
\n\nRegistration is encouraged\, and you'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/medicare-1
01-with-metrowest-shine-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:a541cb8fbd913d7a@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052412Z
DTSTART:20261119T210000Z
DTEND:20261119T220000Z
SUMMARY:Art of History Artist Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19 at 4pm Edgell Memorial Library\, 3 Oak S
t Join us for a special lecture from Adrianne Schueller\, creator of The N
ever Ending Dress now on…
LOCATION:Framingham History Center\, Framingham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/framingham-history-center/
art-of-history-artist-lecture-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra
l
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UID:ffa4c0ea943611d3@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z
DTSTART:20261119T233000Z
DTEND:20261120T003000Z
STATUS:CANCELLED
SUMMARY:Cancelled: CANCELED - VIRTUAL Breathwork and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nZOOM\nBreathwork
and Meditation is a monthly virtual event on the 3rd Thursday of the month
\, unless otherwise noted on our calendar. \nRegistration is required to
receive the Zoom link.\n\nJoin us to experience breathwork coupled with a
deep guided meditation.\n\nAll are welcome\, whether you are looking to co
mbat day-to-day stress using meditation or you'd like to uncover subtle la
yers of yourself by diving deep! No experience in meditation is necessary.
After the meditation we will engage in a discussion inspired by wisdom fr
om the Yogic tradition as it relates to our everyday life.\n\nBio:\n\nLipi
is an engineer by profession and a 1000+ hour trained breathwork and medi
tation faculty. She has trained with the Art of Living foundation\, a non-
profit which offers stress elimination and self-development programs based
on breathing techniques\, meditation and yoga.\n\nOver the last eight yea
rs\, Lipi has been involved with bringing breathwork and meditation techni
ques to communities around her. She has a deep interest in healing and hol
istic health and natural medicine\, the knowledge of which she likes to co
ntinually pursue and share.
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/canceled-virtual-breath
work-and-meditation-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:e138c2308aeec821@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Disability Dialogues Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly discussion group exploring disability cul
ture\, connection\, and community. Each meeting centers on a specific them
e—ranging from creativity and adaptive technology to humor\, nature\, an
d history. To keep the group low-barrier and easy to join\, instead of rea
ding full books\, we pair each topic with short-form resources like a brie
f article\, a quick video\, or a podcast episode. Disability isn’t a mon
olith\, so we explore a wide range of themes\, backgrounds\, and lived exp
eriences. Everyone is welcome\, no homework is required\, and new members
can join anytime. Come connect with a supportive\, welcoming group!\n\nThi
s month's theme is "Happy Holidays?" Hacks & Reality—sharing real-talk\,
energy-saving tips\, kitchen hacks\, and strategies for managing family e
xpectations and holiday stress.\n\nTo ask questions about the group\, get
the current month's discussion materials\, or join the group's email list\
, please email Jenni at jacosta@understandingourdifferences.org\n\nThe Dis
ability Dialogues Group meets monthly at 7pm\, usually on the fourth Tuesd
ay of the month but with some schedule adjustments. The group is co-sponso
red by Understanding Our Differences\, the Newton Commission On Disability
\, and the Newton Free Library.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/disability
-dialogues-conversation-group-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra
l
END:VEVENT
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UID:4c0830e72e365cf0@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Hooked on Books Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a casual book club that reads a wide variety of boo
ks? You’ve come to the right place! Come join the Hooked on Books club o
n the last Thursday of each month for good conversation and discussion. Be
sure to check our previous selections to see if this book club is for you
. Previous books can be found here on our website. Get out of your comfort
zone and read something new! We meet in-person on the 1st floor of the Li
brary in Druker Auditorium! This group is geared towards adults and older
teens.\n\nIf you have any questions or are interested in joining\, please
contact Aiden at newtonpublicservices@minlib.net\n\nThis month's book is B
ad Company: private equity and the death of the American dream by Megan Gr
eenwell. Physical copies are available to pickup at the circulation desk\,
and ebook and e-audiobook copies are available to borrow in Libby & hoopl
a. If you need help obtaining a digital copy for the bookclub\, please ema
il Aiden.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/hooked-on-
books-club-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:69a9b65ac3dc1d05@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Betwe
en Earth and Sky Trilogy with Reb
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\nNew York Times Bestselling and Hugo Award–Winnin
g Fantasy Author\nStep into a sprawling world of celestial magic\, politic
al intrigue\, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling autho
r Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and S
ky trilogy. Black Sun\, Fevered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired b
y the rich and diverse cultures 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 w
inter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal\, but this ye
ar it coincides with a solar eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed b
y the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world.\nMeanwhile\, a ship launc
hes from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice.
The captain of the ship\, Xiala\, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm
the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship ca
rries one passenger. Described as harmless\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is
a young man\, blind\, scarred\, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well know
s\, when a man is described as harmless\, he usually ends up being a villa
in.\nWhether you are a longtime fan of the trilogy or searching for your n
ext 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 ficti
on's most exciting voices!\n \nAbout the Author: \nRebecca Roanhorse is
a New York Times bestselling and Nebula\, Hugo\, and Locus Award-winning s
peculative 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 for the Rick Riordan imprint\,
and the Hugo Award-winning epic fantasy trilogy Between Earth and Sky. She
was the guest editor of America’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy (202
3) and a contributor to the New York Times “100 Best Books of the 21st C
entury.” She has also written for Marvel comics and games\, and her TV w
riting includes FX’s A Murder at the End of the World\, and the Marvel s
eries Echo for Disney+. She has had her own work optioned by Paramount\, A
mazon Studios\, Netflix\, and AMC Studios.\nREGISTER HERE
LOCATION:Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/events/virtual-epic-worlds-
and-celestial-prophecies-exploring-the-between-earth-and-sky-2026-11-19?ut
m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:4142418d150c3b52@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Poetry Appreciation Society
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nTrustees Room\nMa
ynard Public Library\n77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\nTime moves so fa
st and we don't often get the time to sit and appreciate a good poem. So l
et's change that - this meet up will focus on a different poet each month.
Led by poet Rebecca Connors\, we'll get a brief bio and details of the po
et\, and then spend the rest of the time reading a few poems by the author
. While we enjoy the music and the voice\, we'll use this time to explore
how we connect to the poems. This is open to adults and teens 15 and up\,
no experience in poetry needed. This is just a chance to be in community a
nd appreciate what poetry opens for us.\nNovember's poet is Gerard Manley
Hopkins.\nPoetry collections by the selected poet will be at the Circulati
on Desk.\nRegister online between 9/15/2025 9:00 AM and 12/31/2026 8:45 PM
.
LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, Mayn
ard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/maynard-public-library/poetry
-appreciation-society-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:dbe2a7db4f1fd3bb@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Between Earth a
nd Sky Trilogy with Rebecca Roanh
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nREGISTER FO
R THIS EVENT HERE\nStep into a sprawling world of celestial magic\, politi
cal intrigue\, and ancient prophecies with New York Times bestselling auth
or Rebecca Roanhorse as we dive deep into her acclaimed Between Earth and
Sky trilogy. Black Sun\, Fevered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired
by the rich and diverse cultures of the pre-Columbian Americas\, reshaping
modern speculative fiction with unmissable worldbuilding.\nBlack Sun\, th
e 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 y
ear it coincides with a solar eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed
by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world.\nMeanwhile\, a ship laun
ches from a distant city bound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice.
The captain of the ship\, Xiala\, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm
the waters around her as easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship c
arries one passenger. Described as harmless\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is
a young man\, blind\, scarred\, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well kno
ws\, when a man is described as harmless\, he usually ends up being a vill
ain.\nWhether you 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 ou
t on.\nRegister today to go behind the scenes with one of speculative fict
ion's most exciting voices!\n \nAbout the Author: \nRebecca Roanhorse is
a New York Times bestselling and Nebula\, Hugo\, 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\, Sta
r Wars: Resistance Reborn\, Race to the Sun for the Rick Riordan imprint\,
and the Hugo Award-winning epic fantasy trilogy Between Earth and Sky. Sh
e was the guest editor of America’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy (20
23) 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:Holliston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/events/epic-worlds-and-cele
stial-prophecies-exploring-the-between-earth-and-sky-trilogy-2026-11-19?ut
m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:60b7dc189475e4a2@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Lifelong Learning Lecture: Place in Literature
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nIn this tal
k\, we examine several major writers of the Romantic period in the landsca
pes where they wrote and lived: William Wordsworth\, the Brontës\, and Ja
ne Austen. Find out how three different landscapes—from the mountainous
Lake District of northwest England to the rugged\, barren moors of Haworth
to the social landscapes of Bath—provided inspiration to some of the mo
st famous authors in literature.\nAll Lifelong Learning mailing list recip
ients receive the Zoom link. If you have not joined our Lifelong Learning
mailing list\, sign up now!
LOCATION:Framingham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/framingham/events/virtual-lifelong-le
arning-lecture-place-in-literature-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re
ferral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:1d34dfb438c862b3@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:Newton Art Association Presents Ingrid Christensen – Becoming the
Artist You Are Meant to Be
DESCRIPTION:Ingrid Christensen – Becoming the Artist You Are Meant to Be
Professional Development Presentation by Newton Art Association There’s
such an array of styles and genres of art that finding your place in the a
rt world can feel overwhelming. We can fall into the trap of chasing style
s that turn out to be both unproductive and unsatisfying. Drawing on examp
les of work that feel deeply rooted in the people who made them\, Ingrid w
ill open a conversation about how such authenticity takes shape. Along the
way\, she will explore practical ways artists can begin to recognize and
bring forward their own instincts and interests in their work. Join Ingrid
for this lively and practical presentation that will help you block out u
nhelpful advice and fruitless avenues to discover the artistic path that
’s right for you. Ingrid Christensen is\, first and foremost\, a painter
of light. Her work is an ongoing exploration of light’s ability to elev
ate even the most mundane object into the glowing subject of a painting. I
ngrid focuses on still life and figurative genres\, painting from life whe
never possible\, but knowing that all paintings are\, ultimately\, the wor
k of memory. In the time it takes to make a painting\, flowers fade and mo
dels leave. What’s left is the impression that the artist has of the ori
ginal scene\, stripped of detail – a distillation of the subject. Her fi
gurative work is often based on photos from her family’s history\, with
memory and nostalgia playing important roles. This personal connection inf
uses her paintings with a depth of emotion and storytelling that resonates
with viewers. Ingrid is in demand as a workshop instructor both online an
d in person. She teaches online at The Winslow Art Center and has taught w
orkshops in Canada\, Mexico\, and Italy\, working with painters from all o
ver the world. Her goal is to inspire students with the wonder of the craf
t of painting\, making them look beyond the surface of their art to its ri
ch\, inner depth – to the potential for painting to act as communication
and self-discovery. Ingrid wrote\, and was featured in\, several Winsor &
Newton Masterclass videos filmed in London\, UK. Her art has won both nat
ional and international awards and has been highlighted in Modern Impressi
onist\, International Artist\, Avenues\, and Arabella magazines. She has a
lso contributed articles on painting and creativity to Artsy Online Magazi
ne. Based in Canada\, Ingrid’s work is represented in Canada and the US
and is held in permanent public and private collections worldwide. Topic:
Ingrid Christensen – Becoming the Artist You’re Meant to Be Time: Nov
19\, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://
us02web.zoom.us/j/89269822267?pwd=2hn1flRhlSqI23LoRu8IHSdrZfGXM5.1 Meeting
ID: 892 6982 2267 Passcode: 939996
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/zoom/newton-art-association-pre
sents-ingrid-christensen-becoming-the-artist-you-are-m-2026-11-19?utm_sour
ce=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261120T000000Z
DTEND:20261120T010000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Epic Worlds and Celestial Prophecies: Exploring the Betwe
en Earth and Sky Trilogy
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual \nStep in
to a sprawling world 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\, F
evered Star\, and Mirrored Heavens are inspired by the rich and diverse cu
ltures of the pre-Columbian Americas\, reshaping modern speculative fictio
n with unmissable worldbuilding.\nBlack Sun\, the first book in the trilog
y\, 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 so
lar eclipse\, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an un
balancing of the world.\nMeanwhile\, a ship launches from a distant city b
ound for Tova and set to arrive on the solstice. The captain of the ship\,
Xiala\, is a disgraced Teek whose song can calm the waters around her as
easily as it can warp a man’s mind. Her ship carries one passenger. Desc
ribed as harmless\, the passenger\, Serapio\, is a young man\, blind\, sca
rred\, and cloaked in destiny. As Xiala well knows\, when a man is describ
ed as harmless\, he usually ends up being a villain.\nWhether you are a lo
ngtime fan of the trilogy or searching for your next immersive fantasy rea
d\, this is an event you won’t want to miss out on.\nRegistration is req
uired.\nAbout the Author: \nRebecca Roanhorse is a New York Times bestsel
ling and Nebula\, Hugo\, and Locus Award-winning speculative fiction write
r. She has published multiple award-winning short stories and novels\, inc
luding two novels in The Sixth World series\, Star Wars: Resistance Reborn
\, Race to the Sun for the Rick Riordan imprint\, and the Hugo Award-winni
ng 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 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.\nThis program is made possible by the generous donors t
o the Cary Library Foundation.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/virtu
al-epic-worlds-and-celestial-prophecies-exploring-the-between-earth-and-sk
y-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261120T150000Z
DTEND:20261120T160000Z
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Drop-In for Intermediate & Advanced English Levels
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 10:00—11:30 AM\nLucia Mastrangelo
Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\
, MA\, 02472\nNo registration required.\nPlease contact Project Literacy a
t 617-924-8797 or email the Director of Project Literacy\, Janet Saied at
jsaied@watertown-ma.gov if you are interested in joining English classes.
\n-----
\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate
and does not share your information with anyone. We are committed to provi
ding reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our events.
Contact the library at jsaied@watertown-ma.gov or 617-924-8797 at least tw
o weeks before 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/lets-talk-drop-in-for-intermediate-and-advanced-english-levels-2026-11-
20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261120T150000Z
DTEND:20261120T160000Z
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 10:00—10:30 AM\nLecture Hall\nWal
tham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin your fav
orite librarians for movement\, songs\, and stories for babies and caregiv
ers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.\n\n
¡Únete a tus bibliotecarios favoritos para disfrutar de actividades de m
ovimiento\, canciones y cuentos para bebés y cuidadores! Esta hora del cu
ento es ideal para los bebés que todavía no caminan.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/baby-s
torytime-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261120T170000Z
DTEND:20261120T180000Z
SUMMARY:In Person - Adult Coloring Group: Drawing Outside the Lines
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 12:00—1:00 PM\nCheever Conference
Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nJoin us
for Adult Coloring Group: Drawing Outside the Lines\, a fun and conversat
ional space for adult patrons at the Ashland Library. This program is an o
pportunity for adults to relax and be a kid again (without being told to d
raw in the lines!). No skills required\, just join us as we color\, chat\,
and commune. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch to spend your lunch hour w
ith fellow colorists! \nAll materials supplied or you can bring your own.
\nAbout Lois and Paula\, our program coordinators:\nLois McAuliffe was t
he Director of Children’s Services at the Ashland Public Library for 23+
years until she retired in 2024 and she currently serves on the board of
The Friends of the Ashland Public Library. Lois is the author & illustrato
r of three picture books about wild animals. Her realistic illustrations w
ere drawn with colored pencils and ultra fine markers.\nPaula Topliffe is
a longtime Ashland resident and volunteer with The Friends of the Ashland
Public Library. After forty one years working in financial services\, Paul
a has retired. Her focus moving forward will be on finding the magic in ev
eryday life\, building a non denominational spiritual practice\, and volun
teering in the community. She looks forward to continued open and inclusiv
e conversations .\nRegistration is Requested so we know how many coloring
pages to have out. And\, you'll receive reminders which is great\, right?
Walk-ins are welcome! \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the A
shland Public Library.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters
!\n\nReturn to main calendar\nRegister online between 3/6/2026 9:00 AM and
11/20/2026 12:00 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-adult-coloring-group-drawing-outside-the-lines-2026-11-20?utm_source=i
cs&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261121T150000Z
DTEND:20261121T160000Z
SUMMARY:Pine Hawk: Beaver Brook Valley Preserve Presentations
DESCRIPTION:The presentations at this event will describe some of Boxboroug
h’s pre-history and will also provide helpful context for those who also
sign up for the George Krusen Memorial Boxborough Esker walk at 1PM later
that day. Geologist Britt Argow will discuss not only how the local lands
cape developed over millions of years but also how Boxborough’s esker wa
s sculpted much more recently in the last Ice Age. Local historian and aut
hor Brent Ranalli will provide an overview of the local Native American cu
ltural history – especially the critical contact period when Europeans a
rrived three centuries ago. Rita Grossman\, the Boxborough Conservation Tr
ust’s president\, will note how George Krusen’s efforts were key to pr
otecting this significant geological feature from being fully excavated fo
r gravel to build I-495.
LOCATION:Sargent Memorial Library\, 427 Mass. Ave.\, Boxborough\, Boxboroug
h
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/sargent-memorial-library/pine-h
awk-beaver-brook-valley-preserve-presentations-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&u
tm_medium=referral
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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
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261121T170000Z
DTEND:20261121T180000Z
SUMMARY:Spice Club Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 12:00—1:15 PM\nRoosevelt Room\n
Maynard Public Library\n77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\nThis is the mo
nthly discussion for Spice Club. All are welcome!\nAt the beginning of the
month (usually 1st Mondays)\, pick up a spice club kit at Circulation or
download the recipe booklet from https://www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/spic
e. You can also choose your own recipe.\nPrepare a dish to share at our po
tluck lunch and discussion. Enjoy!\nSeptember's spice is TBD.
LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, Mayn
ard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/maynard-public-library/spice-
club-discussion-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:a6dfdffd1244b5ec@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261121T190000Z
DTEND:20261121T200000Z
SUMMARY:Boston Waking Up Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 2:00—4:00 PM\nRaya Stern Truste
es Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertow
n\, MA\, 02472\nClub meeting for Boston waking up group discussion. \nJean
Fernandez\nperfectbrilliant@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/boston-waking-up-meetup-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:66098bf7b43492e2@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261122T010000Z
DTEND:20261122T020000Z
SUMMARY:CARY HALL: The Bittersweet History of Chocolate: What Makes Chocola
te Good?
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 8:00—9:00 PM\nCary Hall\n1605 M
assachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\n**This event takes place at
Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington.\nSocial anthropologist Dr.
Carla D. Martin will trace the bittersweet history of chocolate –– fr
om Mayan temples\, to the Transatlantic Slave Trade\, to the rise of iconi
c brands like Hershey’s and Nestlé\, to grueling labor on cocoa farms t
oday. For centuries\, the interests of U.S. and European chocolate makers
have often diverged from those of cocoa farmers and producers. As she exam
ines the cocoa-chocolate industry\, Martin highlights the often-conflicti
ng goals that create gaps in social and environmental responsibility. Many
artisanal chocolate makers today market the social values underlying thei
r production. When it comes to chocolate\, good taste is paramount\, but h
ow do we measure its social goodness\, and what value does this add for co
nsumers?\nCarla D. Martin is Lecturer and Assistant Director of Undergradu
ate Studies in Harvard University’s Department of African and African Am
erican Studies and Founder and Board President of the nonprofit Institute
for Cacao and Chocolate Research. She has published in numerous academic j
ournals\, most recently on the ethics of labor in cocoa and chocolate. Mar
tin has received awards for excellence in teaching and research\, and her
public scholarship has been featured by the National Park Service\, Harvar
d Museums\, and National Public Radio. Her work brings her into community
with workers at cocoa farms and chocolate factories worldwide. A chocolate
tasting will follow the talk.\nAttendance is on a first-come basis.\nThis
program is in partnership with and hosted by the Cary Lecture Series. Ple
ase visit the Cary Lecture Series website for more information and contact
them with any questions.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/cary-
hall-the-bittersweet-history-of-chocolate-what-makes-chocolate-good-2026-1
1-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:342c6b0baf8795d5@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261122T190000Z
DTEND:20261122T200000Z
SUMMARY:Friends of the Needham Public Library Sunday Salon: John Paul Jones
: Father of the American Navy
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 22\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nLibrary Community R
oom\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02
494\nFriends of the Needham Public Library Sunday Salon: John Paul Jones:
Father of the American Navy\nDr. Leeman\, a Salve Regina University profes
sor\, discusses his book\, The Long Road to Annapolis\, telling the story
of Jones\, a Scottish émigré who became a daring sea captain of the Revo
lutionary War. A naval professional who advocated for better education and
training for American naval officers\, he was forgotten by the American p
eople. In the early 20th century\, President Theodore Roosevelt gained pub
lic support for a large and powerful U.S. Navy by reclaiming Jones as “F
ather of the American Navy”. \nWilliam P. Leeman is a professor of hist
ory\, chair of the Department of History\, and a faculty fellow of the Pel
l Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina Uni
versity in Newport\, Rhode Island\, where he has taught since 2011. After
earning his B.A. degree from Providence College and his M.A. and Ph.D. deg
rees from Boston University\, he taught American history at the United Sta
tes Military Academy at West Point from 2009-2011. He is the author of The
Long Road to Annapolis: The Founding of the Naval Academy and the Emergin
g American Republic (University of North Carolina Press\, 2010) and the co
-editor\, with John B. Hattendorf\, of Forging the Trident: Theodore Roose
velt and the United States Navy (Naval Institute Press\, 2020). \nRegis
tration required.\n\nSponsored by the Friends of the Needham Free Public L
ibrary.\nRegister online between 10/1/2026 9:00 AM and 11/22/2026 11:00 AM
.
LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\
, 02494\, Needham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/f
riends-of-the-needham-public-library-sunday-salon-john-paul-jones-father-o
f-the-2026-11-22?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:4144bc845290088e@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261122T200000Z
DTEND:20261122T210000Z
SUMMARY:Girl Scout Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 22\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nLecture Hall\nWalth
am Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nGirl Scout Meet
ing. Not a Library sponsored event.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/girl-s
cout-meeting-2026-11-22?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:2502752e25d199d4@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261123T150000Z
DTEND:20261123T160000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Small Talk\, Storytelling\, and Getting to Know
One Another
DESCRIPTION:What do we talk about when we meet someone new in the United St
ates? What stories about our lives\, our families\, and our countries are
we willing to share with one another? Let's get to know one another and be
come friends. This class is for intermediate students interested in increa
sing their vocabulary and improving their pronunciation.\n\nThis class mee
ts in person (on the first floor of the library) on Mondays at 10:00 a.m.\
, from September 28 until November 23\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \n\
nThe teacher's name is Elaine W. For more information\, please contact And
rew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minli
b.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-small-talk-storytelling-and-getting-to-know-one-another-2026-11-23?ut
m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:54e984ed9a7f7f0e@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261123T230000Z
DTEND:20261124T000000Z
SUMMARY:In Person - Monday Knit and Crochet Club
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 6:00—7:30 PM\nCheever Conference
Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nBring yo
ur knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can wo
rk\, talk\, and share ideas together.\n\nNo registration necessary - all a
re welcome!\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Pub
lic Library.\n\nSign up for our APL Newsletters!\nReturn 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-monday-knit-and-crochet-club-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:88ff5c8443a25186@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261124T000000Z
DTEND:20261124T011500Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Evening Chat
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to practice conversation in a friendly a
nd supportive group. We will begin with topics related to food\, such as d
ishes from our native countries and healthy eating. Other possible topics
include cultural activities\, sightseeing in America\, small talk\, Americ
an customs\, and medical appointments. This class is for intermediate Engl
ish learners. \n\nThe class meets on Zoom on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m
.\, from September 14 until November 30\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \
n\nThe teacher's name is Patricia. For more information\, please contact A
ndrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@min
lib.net
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-evening-chat-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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UID:091213babc6fd38d@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261124T153000Z
DTEND:20261124T170000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
al
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:d335b718949ac7bf@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261124T153000Z
DTEND:20261124T163000Z
SUMMARY:Te Cuento un Cuento
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 24\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nLecture Hall\nWa
ltham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nÚnete a nos
otros a la hora de cuentos totalmente en español. ¡Habrán cuentos\, rim
as\, canciones y mucha diversión!\n\nJoin us for stories\, rhymes\, songs
and so much fun--entirely in Spanish! This program is recommended for all
ages.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/te-cue
nto-un-cuento-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3a9c38122326ca1c@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T045310Z
DTSTART:20261124T230000Z
DTEND:20261125T000000Z
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate l
evel students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which studen
ts will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offere
d in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.
LOCATION:Cullen Room\, Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\
, 01754\, Maynard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/cullen-room-maynard-public-li
brary/english-conversation-group-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:8c986e452c933a8f@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261125T000000Z
DTEND:20261125T013000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
alk-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6835386d87e4aa86@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z
DTSTART:20261125T150000Z
DTEND:20261125T160000Z
SUMMARY:Intermediate English Language Circles
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 25\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nEllsworth Conf
erence Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 0
1748\nIntermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple gram
mar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations
. At the Intermediate level\, we will prioritize components of grammar\, v
ocabulary expansion\, reading comprehension\, and group discussion. Readin
g together helps to expand vocabulary\, and provides a focus for group dis
cussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.\nRegi
stration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and
updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on
hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar.\nOur English Language Learning groups are
made possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.\nRegister on
line between 10/28/2026 9:00 AM and 7/20/2027 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748
\, Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/in
termediate-english-language-circles-2026-11-25?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:160f217c1ca60292@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052428Z
DTSTART:20261126T000000Z
DTEND:20261126T010000Z
SUMMARY:Conversar en Español / Spanish Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Native and non-native Spanish speakers alike are welcome to com
e practice the language in a friendly environment. Join this group to talk
about politics\, culture\, visual arts\, literature\, gastronomy\, or any
other topic that interests you. Participation is free and open to the pub
lic. Please register to receive updates as this group develops.\n\nPlease
note that these are not classes. Beginners who wish to learn Spanish Basic
s are encouraged to check out our Language Learning Databases https://belm
ontpubliclibrary.net/explore/your-digital-library/#LanguageLearning .
LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 366 Concord Ave\, Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/conver
sar-en-espanol-spanish-conversation-group-2026-11-25?utm_source=ics&utm_me
dium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5a509dc1103e1fc3@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261127T150000Z
DTEND:20261127T160000Z
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Drop-In for Intermediate & Advanced English Levels
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 27\, 2026 10:00—11:30 AM\nLucia Mastrangelo
Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\
, MA\, 02472\nNo registration required.\nPlease contact Project Literacy a
t 617-924-8797 or email the Director of Project Literacy\, Janet Saied at
jsaied@watertown-ma.gov if you are interested in joining English classes.
\n-----
\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate
and does not share your information with anyone. We are committed to provi
ding reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our events.
Contact the library at jsaied@watertown-ma.gov or 617-924-8797 at least tw
o weeks before 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/lets-talk-drop-in-for-intermediate-and-advanced-english-levels-2026-11-
27?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:38ee13e58130bf68@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261127T150000Z
DTEND:20261127T160000Z
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 27\, 2026 10:00—10:30 AM\nLecture Hall\nWal
tham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin your fav
orite librarians for movement\, songs\, and stories for babies and caregiv
ers! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.\n\n
¡Únete a tus bibliotecarios favoritos para disfrutar de actividades de m
ovimiento\, canciones y cuentos para bebés y cuidadores! Esta hora del cu
ento es ideal para los bebés que todavía no caminan.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/baby-s
torytime-2026-11-27?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:33b627a6194994d4@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261129T190000Z
DTEND:20261129T200000Z
SUMMARY:Bookish Nov
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 29\, 2026 2:00—4:00 PM\nRaya Stern Trustees
Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\
, MA\, 02472\nOpen discussion on books\nMelissa\n5127970738
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/bookish-nov-2026-11-29?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:cc1f6b7f23b7dc12@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261129T193000Z
DTEND:20261129T203000Z
SUMMARY:Faith Symposium - Sponsored by Weston-Wayland Interfaith Action Gro
up & Justserve.org
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 29\, 2026 2:30—4:45 PM\nCommunity Room \nWe
ston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nSpeakers from
various faiths discuss spiritual topic on "HOPE thru Sorrow"
LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W
eston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/faith-sy
mposium-sponsored-by-weston-wayland-interfaith-action-group-and-justserv-2
026-11-29?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:6346bbcbd3025994@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261130T230000Z
DTEND:20261201T000000Z
SUMMARY:In Person - Monday Knit and Crochet Club
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 30\, 2026 6:00—7:30 PM\nCheever Conference
Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nBring yo
ur knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can wo
rk\, talk\, and share ideas together.\n\nNo registration necessary - all a
re welcome!\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Pub
lic Library.\n\nSign up for our APL Newsletters!\nReturn 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-monday-knit-and-crochet-club-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:a5f1f2efe11e5fd1@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T010000Z
SUMMARY:Understanding AI & Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. has long been plagued by misinformation. But with the
widespread use of AI\, the problem has been supercharged: Deepfakes. AI-ma
nipulated photos. AI-generated videos. Our information ecosystem is now in
undated with inaccurate or misleading AI-generated content — and there
’s no end in sight. Join author\, journalist and former news editor Phil
ip Eil for a session about AI\, the role it plays in creating and spreadin
g misinformation\, and how you can stay vigilant against its ill effects.
Get the answers to the following questions: How is AI being used to create
and spread misinformation? How is this AI misinformation affecting our so
ciety? Are there laws being passed\, on the local or national level\, regu
lating AI? What can people do to spot AI-generated content? And\, more bro
adly\, how can we successfully navigate a world flooded with AI-generated
misinformation?\n\nThis is a virtual event. Click here to register for thi
s program!\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Tewksbury Public Library. T
he program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording vi
a email within 48 hours of the program.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/understand
ing-ai-and-misinformation-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ea4de9c0f5077d59@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T011500Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Evening Chat
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to practice conversation in a friendly a
nd supportive group. We will begin with topics related to food\, such as d
ishes from our native countries and healthy eating. Other possible topics
include cultural activities\, sightseeing in America\, small talk\, Americ
an customs\, and medical appointments. This class is for intermediate Engl
ish learners. \n\nThe class meets on Zoom on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m
.\, from September 14 until November 30\, 2026 (no class on October 12). \
n\nThe teacher's name is Patricia. For more information\, please contact A
ndrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@min
lib.net
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-evening-chat-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:dea176be3cb2f6b8@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T010000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist R
eviewer\, John Charles
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 30\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\n**PLEASE NO
TE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. \nWe had such
a great time chatting with John last year\, we just had to do it again! W
ith the holidays right around the corner\, take a minute (or an hour) to r
elax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us h
is "best of" list of 2026 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and yo
ur holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy!). N
o need to bring papyrus and quill\, we'll send out a list after the sessio
n. We hope you can join us!\nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nRECORDING NO
TE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the record
ing via email within 48 hours of the program.\nAbout John:\n After workin
g in public libraries for thirty years\, John Charles retired and then imm
ediately went to work for the Poisoned Pen\, Scottsdale’s independent bo
okstore. In addition to reviewing for Booklist and Library Journal\, John
is the co-author of Romance Today An A to Z Guide to Contemporary American
Romance Writers\, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery\, and The Comp
lete Idiot’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List.\nPlease register for th
is event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emai
ls - make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be comi
ng from Zoom.\nNote for Bellingham patrons: This is a collaborative online
program with a number of other libraries. The Registration page will show
another library's name.\n-This is a Bellingham Library program/event.
LOCATION:Bellingham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/bellingham/events/virtual-more-holida
y-romance-book-recommendations-with-booklist-reviewer-john-ch-2026-11-30?u
tm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3ca350e6794a394b@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T010000Z
SUMMARY:More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer\,
John Charles
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 30\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\n**PLEASE NOTE
THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will
receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nRegister dire
ctly on Zoom HERE.\nWe had such a great time chatting with John last year\
, we just had to do it again! With the holidays right around the corner\,
take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance rea
ds! John Charles will give us his "best of" list of 2026 that will have yo
ur TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book
(bring your own hot toddy!). No need to bring papyrus and quill\, we'll s
end out a list after the session. We hope you can join us!\nRECORDING NOTE
: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recordin
g via email within 48 hours of the program.\nAbout John:\n After working
in public libraries for thirty years\, John Charles retired and then immed
iately went to work for the Poisoned Pen\, Scottsdale’s independent book
store. In addition to reviewing for Booklist and Library Journal\, John is
the co-author of Romance Today An A to Z Guide to Contemporary American R
omance Writers\, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery\, and The Comple
te Idiot’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List.\nPlease register for this
event and you'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.\nThis program is brought to you in collaboration with the Chel
msford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries. We're are happy to be partnerin
g with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program t
o our communities.
LOCATION:Holliston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/events/more-holiday-romance
-book-recommendations-with-booklist-reviewer-john-charles-2026-11-30?utm_s
ource=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:52f86c967c352fcc@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist R
eviewer\, John Charles
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 30\, 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.** \nWe h
ad such a great time chatting with John last year\, we just had to do it a
gain! With the holidays right around the corner\, take a minute (or an hou
r) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will gi
ve us his "best of" list of 2026 that will have your TBR pile tipping over
and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot tod
dy!). No need to bring papyrus and quill\, we'll send out a list after the
session. We hope you can join us!\nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nRECOR
DING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the
recording via email within 48 hours of the program.\nAbout John:\n After
working in public libraries for thirty years\, John Charles retired and t
hen immediately went to work for the Poisoned Pen\, Scottsdale’s indepen
dent bookstore. In addition to reviewing for Booklist and Library Journal\
, John is the co-author of Romance Today An A to Z Guide to Contemporary A
merican Romance Writers\, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery\, and T
he Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List.\nPlease register
for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and remind
er emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will
be coming from Zoom.\n\nThis program is brought to you in collaboration wi
th the Chelmsford\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries. We're are happy to b
e partnering with a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring thi
s program to our communities. We are thrilled to be partnering with the As
hland Senior Center for this event.\nThis program is sponsored by the Frie
nds of the Ashland Public Library.\n\nSign up for our Ashland Public Libra
ry Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-more-holiday-r
omance-book-recommendations-with-booklist-reviewer-john-ch-2026-11-30?utm_
source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:03d246cbea19f4b9@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052516Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual – More Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist
Reviewer\, John Charles
DESCRIPTION:**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VI
A ZOOM. Register to receive a Zoom link via email.** We had such a great t
ime chatting with John last year\, we just had to do it again! With the ho
lidays right around the corner\, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and f
ind some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his “best
of” list of 2026 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your hol
idays spent cozying up to a good book (bring your own hot toddy!). No need
to bring papyrus and quill\, we’ll send out a list after the session. W
e hope you can join us! Register directly on Zoom HERE. RECORDING NOTE: Th
is program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording vi
a email within 48 hours of the program. About John: After working in publi
c libraries for thirty years\, John Charles retired and then immediately w
ent to work for the Poisoned Pen\, Scottsdale’s independent bookstore. I
n addition to reviewing for Booklist and Library Journal\, John is the co-
author of Romance Today An A to Z Guide to Contemporary American Romance W
riters\, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Mystery\, and The Complete Idiot
’s Guide to the Ultimate Reading List. Please register for this event an
d you’ll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails – ma
ke sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from
Zoom. This program is brought to you in collaboration with the Chelmsford
\, Groton\, and Tewksbury Libraries. We’re are happy to be partnering wi
th a multitude of additional MA & NH Libraries to bring this program to ou
r communities. We are thrilled to be partnering with the Ashland Senior Ce
nter for this event. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashla
nd Public Library.
LOCATION:VIRTUAL\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sherborn/virtual/virtual-more-holiday
-romance-book-recommendations-with-booklist-reviewer-john-ch-2026-11-30?ut
m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:5bbc8496c42d4956@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261201T000000Z
DTEND:20261201T010000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Understanding A.I. & Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 30\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nJoin the Libr
ary Freedom Project in this guided tour of turning AI off on your personal
device(s). Ever wondered why tech companies are so eager to integrate AI
into everything? In this talk\, we’ll break down the reasons behind the
AI push and how it’s reshaping the tech landscape. We’ll also cover ho
w you can take control—whether it’s removing AI from your operating sy
stem\, fine-tuning search engines\, or disabling AI features on your favor
ite apps and websites. And of course\, we’ll tackle the big question: Is
AI actually useful\, or is it all just hype? Let’s separate fact from f
iction and explore what AI really means for our digital lives. Bring your
questions! \nREGISTER HERE\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded
. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of
the program.\nSponsored by the Randall Library Friends\, hosted by the Tew
ksbury Public Library
LOCATION:Stow
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/stow/events/virtual-understanding-a-i
-and-misinformation-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:9cf95c8a660766d6@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261201T153000Z
DTEND:20261201T170000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
al
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:7d82abe465f7d9c4@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261201T153000Z
DTEND:20261201T163000Z
SUMMARY:Te Cuento un Cuento
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nLecture Hall\nWal
tham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nÚnete a noso
tros a la hora de cuentos totalmente en español. ¡Habrán cuentos\, rima
s\, canciones y mucha diversión!\n\nJoin us for stories\, rhymes\, songs
and so much fun--entirely in Spanish! This program is recommended for all
ages.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/te-cue
nto-un-cuento-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:f2091ec13ea6b4f3@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261201T160000Z
DTEND:20261201T170000Z
SUMMARY:Medicare GUIDE and Seniors Helping Seniors Program
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nConference Roo
m\nHolliston Public Library\n752 Washington St\, Holliston\, MA\, 01746\nJ
oin us for a talk about the new Medicare program offering eligible individ
uals living with dementia up to 76 hours of fully covered respite care ann
ually and Seniors Helping Seniors: a unique peer-to-peer approach to supp
orting older adults\, promoting independence\, and reducing social isolati
on.\nRegister online between 11/3/2026 9:30 AM and 12/1/2026 10:00 AM.
LOCATION:Holliston Public Library\, 752 Washington St\, Holliston\, MA\, 01
746\, Holliston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/holliston-public-library/me
dicare-guide-and-seniors-helping-seniors-program-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics
&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:3941aee3d037c0ee@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261201T181500Z
DTEND:20261201T191500Z
SUMMARY:Local Global Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 1:15—2:45 PM\nCommunity Room \nWe
ston Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nLGDG is not a
non-profit\, but a 40-year old discussion group of local\, national and g
lobal issues. Independently organized but co-sponsored by the Weston Publi
c Library.\n\nFebruary Topic: TBD. \nMore information to follow.\n\nThis
will be a hybrid meeting\, both in person and via Zoom. Please register be
low to receive the Zoom link. Registration is optional for in-person parti
cipation.\n\n The meeting is open to all who wish to discuss the issues i
n civil discourse with a wide variety of participants.\n\nFor further info
rmation\, contact Susan Wagner at susanwgnr(at)gmail.com.\nRegister online
between 1/1/2025 9:00 AM and 12/8/2026 1:15 PM.
LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W
eston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/local-gl
obal-discussion-group-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:60f71448c905dfc8@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T045310Z
DTSTART:20261201T230000Z
DTEND:20261202T000000Z
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate l
evel students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which studen
ts will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offere
d in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.
LOCATION:Cullen Room\, Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\
, 01754\, Maynard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/cullen-room-maynard-public-li
brary/english-conversation-group-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:c8b41de8d07e59d3@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261202T000000Z
DTEND:20261202T010000Z
SUMMARY:I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Devices (Virtu
al)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Library Freedom Project in this guided tour of turning
AI off on your personal device(s). Ever wondered why tech companies are s
o eager to integrate AI into everything? In this talk\, we’ll break down
the reasons behind the AI push and how it’s reshaping the tech landscap
e. We’ll also cover how you can take control—whether it’s removing A
I from your operating system\, fine-tuning search engines\, or disabling A
I features on your favorite apps and websites. And of course\, we’ll tac
kle the big question: Is AI actually useful\, or is it all just hype? Let
’s separate fact from fiction and explore what AI really means for our d
igital lives. Bring your questions!\n\nThis is a virtual event. Click here
to register for this program!\n\nAbout the presenter:\n\nKimberly Springe
r thinks\, is curious\, and creates in the spaces of privacy\, fighting th
e surveillance state\, Black feminist praxis\, digital culture\, social mo
vements\, and media. Her current research looks at how "bad metrics" are s
haping our collective perceptions of reality online and IRL. She serves as
Library Freedom Project's Operations and Programmatic Director in charge
of stewarding LFP's records and archives\, and aligning their training and
programs with the LFP's vision for information democracy. She has written
/edited these books: Living for the Revolution\, Black Feminist Organizati
ons\, 1968-1980\, Still Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-American Women
’s Contemporary Activism\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahfication of Americ
an Culture and written articles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic\, Activist H
istory Review\, and Viewpoint Magazine.\n\nLibrary Freedom Project is a ne
twork of values-driven librarians working together to build information de
mocracy.\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Ashland Public Library. This
program will be recorded and will be available for viewing for two weeks.
All registrants will receive the recording and informational handouts via
email within 48 hours of the program.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/i-didnt-as
k-for-this-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-virtual-2026-12-01?utm_so
urce=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:87d0290ea41aa7f2@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z
DTSTART:20261202T000000Z
DTEND:20261202T010000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Device
s
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZOOM\nPlease note:
This program is being offered in collaboration with the Ashland Public Lib
rary and the Zoom session will be hosted by them\nRegister here to receive
the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717930259309/WN_
b2cEYmiORIqYil8rIvGpvQ\nJoin the Library Freedom Project in this guided to
ur of turning AI off on your personal device(s). Ever wondered why tech co
mpanies are so eager to integrate AI into everything? In this talk\, we’
ll break down the reasons behind the AI push and how it’s reshaping the
tech landscape. We’ll also cover how you can take control—whether it
’s removing AI from your operating system\, fine-tuning search engines\,
or disabling AI features on your favorite apps and websites. And of cours
e\, we’ll tackle the big question: Is AI actually useful\, or is it all
just hype? Let’s separate fact from fiction and explore what AI really m
eans for our digital lives. Bring your questions! \nAbout our Speaker:\nK
imberly Springer thinks\, is curious\, and creates in the spaces of privac
y\, fighting the surveillance state\, Black feminist praxis\, digital cult
ure\, social movements\, and media. Her current research looks at how "bad
metrics" are shaping our collective perceptions of reality online and IRL
. She serves as Library Freedom Project's Operations and Programmatic Dire
ctor in charge of stewarding LFP's records and archives\, and aligning the
ir training and programs with the LFP's vision for information democracy.
She has written/edited these books: Living for the Revolution\, Black Femi
nist Organizations\, 1968-1980\, Still Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-A
merican Women’s Contemporary Activism\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahficat
ion of American Culture and written articles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic
\, Activist History Review\, and Viewpoint Magazine.
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/virtual-i-didnt-ask-for
-this-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_
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SUMMARY:Virtual - I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Devi
ces
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nSign up for t
he Zoom link here!\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded and will
be available for viewing for two weeks. All registrants will receive the
recording and informational handouts via email within 48 hours of the prog
ram\nJoin the Library Freedom Project in this guided tour of turning AI of
f on your personal device(s). Ever wondered why tech companies are so eage
r to integrate AI into everything? In this talk\, we’ll break down the r
easons behind the AI push and how it’s reshaping the tech landscape. We
’ll also cover how you can take control—whether it’s removing AI fro
m your operating system\, fine-tuning search engines\, or disabling AI fea
tures on your favorite apps and websites. And of course\, we’ll tackle t
he big question: Is AI actually useful\, or is it all just hype? Let’s s
eparate fact from fiction and explore what AI really means for our digital
lives.Bring your questions! \nAbout our Speaker:\nKimberly Springer thin
ks\, is curious\, and creates in the spaces of privacy\, fighting the surv
eillance state\, Black feminist praxis\, digital culture\, social movement
s\, and media. Her current research looks at how "bad metrics" are shaping
our collective perceptions of reality online and IRL. She serves as Libra
ry Freedom Project's Operations and Programmatic Director in charge of ste
warding LFP's records and archives\, and aligning their training and progr
ams with the LFP's vision for information democracy. She has written/edite
d these books: Living for the Revolution\, Black Feminist Organizations\,
1968-1980\, Still Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-American Women’s Con
temporary Activism\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahfication of American Cultu
re and written articles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic\, Activist History R
eview\, and Viewpoint Magazine.\nLibrary Freedom Project is a network of v
alues-driven librarians working together to build information democracy.
\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 in partner with the
Ashland Public Library.
LOCATION:Acton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/acton/events/virtual-i-didnt-ask-for-
this-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_m
edium=referral
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SUMMARY:Virtual - I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Devi
ces
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nWeston Public
Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\n**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A
VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a
link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nJoin the Library Freedom
Project in this guided tour of turning AI off on your personal device(s).
Ever wondered why tech companies are so eager to integrate AI into everyt
hing? In this talk\, we’ll break down the reasons behind the AI push and
how it’s reshaping the tech landscape. We’ll also cover how you can t
ake control—whether it’s removing AI from your operating system\, fine
-tuning search engines\, or disabling AI features on your favorite apps an
d websites. And of course\, we’ll tackle the big question: Is AI actuall
y useful\, or is it all just hype? Let’s separate fact from fiction and
explore what AI really means for our digital lives. Bring your questions!
\nRegister directly on Zoom HERE\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be
recorded and will be available for viewing for two weeks. All registrants
will receive the recording and informational handouts via email within 48
hours of the program\nAbout our Speaker:\nKimberly Springer thinks\, is cu
rious\, and creates in the spaces of privacy\, fighting the surveillance s
tate\, Black feminist praxis\, digital culture\, social movements\, and me
dia. Her current research looks at how "bad metrics" are shaping our colle
ctive perceptions of reality online and IRL. She serves as Library Freedom
Project's Operations and Programmatic Director in charge of stewarding LF
P's records and archives\, and aligning their training and programs with t
he LFP's vision for information democracy. She has written/edited these bo
oks: Living for the Revolution\, Black Feminist Organizations\, 1968-1980\
, Still Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-American Women’s Contemporary
Activism\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahfication of American Culture and wri
tten articles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic\, Activist History Review\, an
d Viewpoint Magazine.\nLibrary Freedom Project is a network of values-driv
en librarians working together to build information democracy. \nPlease r
egister for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and
reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the emai
l will be coming from Zoom.\nRegister online between 10/31/2026 9:00 AM an
d 11/30/2026 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Weston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/events/virtual-i-didnt-ask-for
-this-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_
medium=referral
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SUMMARY:Virtual - I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Devi
ces
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline\nSargent Mem
orial Library\n427 Massachusetts Ave\, Boxborough\, MA\, 01719\n**PLEASE N
OTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants w
ill receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nJoin the L
ibrary Freedom Project in this guided tour of turning AI off on your perso
nal device(s). Ever wondered why tech companies are so eager to integrate
AI into everything? In this talk\, we’ll break down the reasons behind t
he AI push and how it’s reshaping the tech landscape. We’ll also cover
how you can take control—whether it’s removing AI from your operating
system\, fine-tuning search engines\, or disabling AI features on your fa
vorite apps and websites. And of course\, we’ll tackle the big question:
Is AI actually useful\, or is it all just hype? Let’s separate fact fro
m fiction and explore what AI really means for our digital lives. Bring
your questions! \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nRECORDING NOTE: This p
rogram will be recorded and will be available for viewing for two weeks. A
ll registrants will receive the recording and informational handouts via e
mail within 48 hours of the program\nAbout our Speaker:\nKimberly Springer
thinks\, is curious\, and creates in the spaces of privacy\, fighting the
surveillance state\, Black feminist praxis\, digital culture\, social mov
ements\, and media. Her current research looks at how "bad metrics" are sh
aping our collective perceptions of reality online and IRL. She serves as
Library Freedom Project's Operations and Programmatic Director in charge o
f stewarding LFP's records and archives\, and aligning their training and
programs with the LFP's vision for information democracy. She has written/
edited these books: Living for the Revolution\, Black Feminist Organizatio
ns\, 1968-1980\, Still Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-American Women’
s Contemporary Activism\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahfication of American
Culture and written articles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic\, Activist Hist
ory Review\, and Viewpoint Magazine.\nLibrary Freedom Project is a network
of values-driven librarians working together to build information democra
cy. \nPlease register for this event and you'll receive the link in the c
onfirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for
them\, the email will be coming from Zoom.\nThis program is sponsored by t
he Friends of the Ashland Public Library and in partnership with a multitu
de of MA Libraries.
LOCATION:Boxborough
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/boxborough/events/virtual-i-didnt-ask
-for-this-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&
utm_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:Virtual - I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Devi
ces
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 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
the Library Freedom Project in this guided tour of turning AI off on your
personal device(s). Ever wondered why tech companies are so eager to inte
grate AI into everything? In this talk\, we’ll break down the reasons be
hind the AI push and how it’s reshaping the tech landscape. We’ll also
cover how you can take control—whether it’s removing AI from your ope
rating system\, fine-tuning search engines\, or disabling AI features on y
our favorite apps and websites. And of course\, we’ll tackle the big que
stion: Is AI actually useful\, or is it all just hype? Let’s separate fa
ct from fiction and explore what AI really means for our digital lives.Bri
ng your questions! \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\n\nRECORDING NOTE: T
his program will be recorded and will be available for viewing for two wee
ks. All registrants will receive the recording and informational handouts
via email within 48 hours of the program\nAbout our Speaker:\nKimberly Spr
inger thinks\, is curious\, and creates in the spaces of privacy\, fightin
g the surveillance state\, Black feminist praxis\, digital culture\, socia
l movements\, and media. Her current research looks at how "bad metrics" a
re shaping our collective perceptions of reality online and IRL. She serve
s as Library Freedom Project's Operations and Programmatic Director in cha
rge of stewarding LFP's records and archives\, and aligning their training
and programs with the LFP's vision for information democracy. She has wri
tten/edited these books: Living for the Revolution\, Black Feminist Organi
zations\, 1968-1980\, Still Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-American Wom
en’s Contemporary Activism\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahfication of Amer
ican Culture and written articles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic\, Activist
History Review\, and Viewpoint Magazine.\nLibrary Freedom Project is a ne
twork of values-driven librarians working together to build information de
mocracy. \nPlease register for this event and you'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 sponsor
ed by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library\nSign up for our Ashland P
ublic Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-i-didnt-ask-fo
r-this-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm
_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL I Didn't Ask for This AI! How to Remove AI From Your Device
s
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nZoom\nJoin the Libr
ary Freedom Project in this guided tour of turning AI off on your personal
device(s). Ever wondered why tech companies are so eager to integrate AI
into everything? In this talk\, we’ll break down the reasons behind the
AI push and how it’s reshaping the tech landscape. We’ll also cover ho
w you can take control—whether it’s removing AI from your operating sy
stem\, fine-tuning search engines\, or disabling AI features on your favor
ite apps and websites. And of course\, we’ll tackle the big question: Is
AI actually useful\, or is it all just hype? Let’s separate fact from f
iction and explore what AI really means for our digital lives. Bring your
questions! \nAbout our Speaker:\nKimberly Springer thinks\, is curious\,
and creates in the spaces of privacy\, fighting the surveillance state\, B
lack feminist praxis\, digital culture\, social movements\, and media. Her
current research looks at how "bad metrics" are shaping our collective pe
rceptions of reality online and IRL. She serves as Library Freedom Project
's Operations and Programmatic Director in charge of stewarding LFP's reco
rds and archives\, and aligning their training and programs with the LFP's
vision for information democracy. She has written/edited these books: Liv
ing for the Revolution\, Black Feminist Organizations\, 1968-1980\, Still
Lifting\, Still Climbing: African-American Women’s Contemporary Activism
\, Stories of Oprah: the Oprahfication of American Culture and written art
icles for PopMatters\, The Atlantic\, Activist History Review\, and Viewpo
int Magazine.\nREGISTER HERE\nLibrary Freedom Project is a network of valu
es-driven librarians working together to build information democracy. This
program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library
LOCATION:Stow
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/stow/events/virtual-i-didnt-ask-for-t
his-ai-how-to-remove-ai-from-your-devices-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_me
dium=referral
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SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
alk-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:Book Mill Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:This is the November/December meeting of the library’s book d
iscussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library bu
t will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from
home. This month we will be discussing Evensong by Stewart O’Nan.
LOCATION:Online\, Trustees Room\, Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Ma
ynard\, MA\, 01754\, Maynard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/online-trustees-room-maynard-
public-library/book-mill-discussion-group-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_me
dium=referral
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SUMMARY:Novels at Night - "Mad Mabel"
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nReading Room\nWesto
n Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nJoin us for a di
scussion of Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth. Copies available at the Circulat
ion desk\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. Pleas
e register below.\nRegister online between 10/27/2026 9:00 AM and 12/1/202
6 6:00 PM.
LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W
eston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/novels-a
t-night-mad-mabel-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTEND:20261202T160000Z
SUMMARY:Intermediate English Language Circles
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nEllsworth Confe
rence Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01
748\nIntermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple gramm
ar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations.
At the Intermediate level\, we will prioritize components of grammar\, vo
cabulary expansion\, reading comprehension\, and group discussion. Reading
together helps to expand vocabulary\, and provides a focus for group disc
ussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.\nRegis
tration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and
updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on
hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar.\nOur English Language Learning groups are m
ade possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.\nRegister onl
ine between 11/4/2026 9:00 AM and 7/27/2027 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748
\, Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/in
termediate-english-language-circles-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
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SUMMARY:50 Job Seekers Networking Group: Interview Strategies
DESCRIPTION:If you are 50 and looking for work\, seeking a new career direc
tion\, re-entering the job market\, or recently retired and looking for yo
ur "encore career\," then this is the perfect networking group for you! Th
e Massachusetts Library Collaborative's 50 Job Seekers Group meets on the
first and third Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30am-12:30pm\, via Zoom.
Informal networking takes place from 10-10:30am and 12:30-12:45pm. This i
s a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable
environment\, conducive to developing new relationships and developing sk
ills and strategies to help in your career transition.\n\nEach meeting fea
tures a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive worksho
p on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access to hir
ing managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and one-on-one coac
hing guidance. Participants can attend any or all sessions\, and new atten
dees are always welcome. Participating on a regular basis will give job se
ekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\n\
nEach meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienced
executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, inves
tment banker\, and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching ov
er 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executiv
e Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has b
een trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment to
ols. Deborah has facilitated 50 job seekers networking groups since 2016.
\n\nRegister for the 50 Job Seekers Networking Group here!\n\nThis session
's topic is Interview Strategies ("Your Age Is Your Edge!")\n\nThe full sc
hedule of topics is:\n\nSeptember 2: Self-Assessment & Mindset ("Discover
What's Next")\n\nSeptember 16: Career Story & Elevator Pitch ("Tell Me Abo
ut Yourself")\n\nOctober 7: Using AI (Optimize Your Job Search Tools)\n\nO
ctober 21: LinkedIn ("Do I Really Know 500 People?")\n\nNovember 4: Resume
s ("You Are a STAR")\n\nNovember 18: Networking ("Plan Your Work & Work Yo
ur Plan!")\n\nDecember 2: Interview Strategies ("Your Age Is Your Edge!")\
n\nDecember 16: Second Act Careers ("Think Outside the Box!")\n\nRegistrat
ion will remain open until the session starts. The Zoom link will come fro
m the Massachusetts Library Collaborative 50 Job Seekers Networking Group.
Please check your spam folder in case it lands there.\n\nThis program wil
l be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within
48 hours of the program.\n\nThis group is sponsored by approximately 50 M
assachusetts public libraries.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/50-job-see
kers-networking-group-interview-strategies-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_m
edium=referral
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nLecture Hall\nW
altham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin your f
avorite Children's librarians for stories\, rhymes\, music and dancing! Th
is program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!\n\n¡
Únase a sus bibliotecarios favoritos para escuchar historias\, rimas\, m
úsica y baile! Este programa está recomendado para niños de 1 a 3 años
\, ¡pero todos son bienvenidos!
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/toddle
r-time-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
DESCRIPTION:The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on
the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informa
l networking takes place from 10am to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 1pm. If you a
re unemployed and actively looking\, underemployed\, seeking a new career
direction\, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap\, or re
cently retired and looking for your “Encore Career\,” this networking
group program is perfect for you! Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through
networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a
safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationship
s and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.
LOCATION:Online\, 2 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, Maynard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/boxborough/online/50-job-seekers-netw
orking-group-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:Age 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group REGISTRATION REQUIRED
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PM\nOnline\n\n**
PLEASE NOTE the meeting formally begins at 10:30am\, but the ZOOM launches
at 10am for 30 minutes of informal networking.**\n\nThe Library 50+ Job S
eekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of th
e month\, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informal networking takes place from 10
am to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 12:45pm. If you are unemployed and actively l
ooking\, underemployed\, seeking a new career direction\, re-entering the
job market after a long employment gap\, or recently retired and looking f
or your "Encore Career\," this networking group program is perfect for you
! Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through networking!\n\nJoin us in a pro
fessional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable enviro
nment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and
strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new
topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive workshop on topics
relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access to hiring managers
\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. P
articipating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and s
trategies needed for a successful job search.\n\nEach biweekly meeting is
facilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienced executive career
coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, investment banker and
entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. De
borah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education program
s and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or cert
ified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has fa
cilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016.\n\nThis group is s
ponsored by many Massachusetts public libraries.\n\nRECORDING NOTE: This p
rogram will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via em
ail within 48 hours of the program.\nToday's topic: Interview Strategies (
"Your Age Is Your Edge!")\nRegister Here\nThis event is generously sponsor
ed by the Friends of the Belmont Public Library.
LOCATION:Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/events/age-50-job-seekers-net
working-group-b-registration-required-b-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medi
um=referral
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group: Interview Strategies - Y
our Age Is Your Edge
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 10:30 AM—12:30 PM\nVirtual \nTh
e Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3
rd Wednesdays of the month\, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Informal networking
takes place from 10am to 10:30am and 12:30pm to 12:45pm. If you are unempl
oyed and actively looking\, underemployed\, seeking a new career direction
\, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap\, or recently re
tired and looking for your "Encore Career\," this networking group program
is perfect for you! Remember\, 85% of jobs are found through networking!\
nJoin us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and c
omfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and devel
oping skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meetin
g features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and interactive wo
rkshop on topics relevant to career transition\, guest speakers\, access t
o hiring managers\, small group breakout rooms to network\, and 1-on-1 coa
ching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the
many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.\nEach biwee
kly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope\, MBA\, PCIC\, an experienced e
xecutive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive\, investm
ent banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 1
2 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Ed
ucation programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been
trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools.
Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. \n
This week's topic (December 2) is Interview Strategies. Register directly
on Zoom HERE. \nPresented in partnership with Tewksbury Public library an
d is sponsored by many Massachusetts public libraries.\nRECORDING NOTE: Th
is program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording vi
a email within 48 hours of the program.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/virtu
al-50-job-seekers-networking-group-interview-strategies-your-age-is-your-e
d-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTART:20261202T170000Z
DTEND:20261202T180000Z
SUMMARY:Cup and Chaucer\, an NFPL Poetry Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 12:00—1:15 PM\nLibrary Communit
y Room\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\,
02494\nCup and Chaucer\, an NFPL Poetry Discussion Group for Adults and T
eens\nCup and Chaucer meets the first Wednesday of each month September th
rough June at 12:00pm. Please note the new start time.\nBring your tea or
coffee and a snack and join us for a "taste of poetry!" Each month we will
look at several poems by a well-known poet. We provide copies of the poem
s–no need to read anything in advance–and lead a discussion after read
ing them. For more information\, please contact Tamara Dalton at tdalton@m
inlib.net.\n\nSponsored by the Needham Free Public Library.\n\nRegistratio
n not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/18/2026 9:00 AM an
d 9/10/2027 11:30 AM.
LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\
, 02494\, Needham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/c
up-and-chaucer-an-nfpl-poetry-discussion-group-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&u
tm_medium=referral
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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
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052416Z
DTSTART:20261202T180000Z
DTEND:20261202T190000Z
SUMMARY:Road Scholar Online Lecture - Polar Bears -King of the Arctic
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 1:00—2:00 PM\nVirtual\nREGISTER
FOR LINK HERE\nJoin marine biologist and polar expedition guide Amand
a Hunter for an exciting exploration of the Arctic’s most iconic predato
r — the polar bear. Learn how these majestic animals have adapted to thr
ive in one of the planet’s most extreme environments and the unique chal
lenges they face in the changing Arctic landscape. Through Amanda’s exte
nsive knowledge and passion for wildlife conservation\, you’ll gain a de
eper understanding of the critical role polar bears play in the Arctic eco
system\, the threats they encounter and the ongoing efforts to protect the
m.\nThe Road Scholar At Home free lectures are an ideal way to learn from
expert instructors on an array of fascinating topics each month. \nIn add
ition\, they've added a new category to the free Road Scholar At Home onli
ne lectures: Age Well. This lecture series offers open\, honest conversati
ons about aging\, designed for those navigating life's Fourth Age. \nAll
lectures may be found on the same page.
LOCATION:Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/events/road-scholar-online-lec
ture-polar-bears-king-of-the-arctic-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261202T211500Z
DTEND:20261202T221500Z
SUMMARY:Tales With a Twist Story Club (grades K–1)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 4:15—5:15 PM\nChildren's Activi
ty Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA
\, 02420\nStep into the world of stories\, rhymes\, and big ideas! Each we
ek\, kids will explore classic fairy tales alongside "fractured" twists an
d inspiring stories about fairness\, empathy\, and community. Together\, w
e’ll build confidence through group recitation\, practice introducing on
e another\, and dive into hands-on crafts\, games\, and activities.\nWhen
you sign up\, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates:
11/18\, 12/2\, 12/9\, & 12/16). Caregivers are asked to remain in the libr
ary building during the program.\nTo allow the most children to participat
e in our book clubs\, we ask 1st graders to choose between Tales With a Tw
ist Story Club and Bookmarks Book Club.\nIf your child becomes unable to a
ttend this program\, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repeat
ed '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 participate in this program\, a participant sh
ould have:\nthe ability to attend programs independently\nthe ability to f
ollow multi-step instructions\nthe ability to listen to and discuss a book
read aloud\nthe ability to be an engaged participant in a conversation—
including the 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\nRegister online between 11/2/2026 7:00 PM and 11/18/2026 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/tales
-with-a-twist-story-club-grades-k-1-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052413Z
DTSTART:20261202T230000Z
DTEND:20261203T003000Z
SUMMARY:Safe Streets Needham Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Safe Streets Needham for lecture and conversation about Ne
edham’s streets. We meet every month on the first Wednesday. Topics are
announced closer to the event date. Community suggests are welcome.
LOCATION:First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Avenue\, Needham\, Needham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/first-parish-in-needham/safe-
streets-needham-monthly-meeting-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer
ral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261202T233000Z
DTEND:20261203T003000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual-Environmental Bk Club: "Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of
Extraordinary Endangered Creature
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Regis
tration is required.**\nPlease join us for the Environmental Book Club. Th
is month we'll be discussing the book "Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of
Extraordinary Endangered Creatures" by Katherine Rundell.\nPlease register
for this event. Once you register you will receive the confirmation and r
eminder emails.\n\nSynopsis:\n\nRundell's latest (after the middle-grade f
antasy Impossible Creatures\, 2024) is a gem of a book\, a bestiary of ani
mals that are slowly disappearing due to habitat loss and climate change.
She covers everything from the raccoon\, crow\, and spider to the Greenlan
d Shark\, the narwhal\, the golden mole\, and finally\, the human. Each en
try is full of descriptions of each animal's remarkable features and fun f
acts (the wombat can outrun Usain Bolt\, young swift chicks prepare for fl
ight by doing "feathery push-ups" in the nest) as well as historic human e
ncounters (a girl whose crow friends brought her gifts\, Pliny the Elder's
adorable assumptions about how hedgehogs collect food). Rundell's wit fas
cinates and cuts as she describes characteristics of these fascinating cre
atures (on the coconut hermit crab\, "too large to fit in a bathtub\, exac
tly the right size for a nightmare") and chides humans for their threateni
ng behavior (she sarcastically encourages giraffe-skin collecting\, "if yo
u felt like externalizing the apocalyptic whiff of your personality"). Thi
s magical collection of very real animals will charm and inspire readers.
As Rundell says in her introduction\, "The time to fight\, with all our in
genuity and tenacity\, and love and fury\, is now."\nPlease register to re
ceive the Zoom link. Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your in
box. If you have any questions\, you can contact us at ashlandprograms@min
lib.net\n\nWe are pleased to be partnering with Ashland Sustainability and
GreenUp Ashland for this program.\n\nWe'll have copies of the book at the
library for you to borrow or you can order it from our online catalog.\n\
nSign up for ourAshland Public Library Newsletters!\n\nReturn to Main Cale
ndar\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Libra
ry.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\n\nReturn to main
calendar\nRegister online between 1/1/2026 9:00 AM and 12/2/2026 7:00 PM.
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-environmental-
bk-club-vanishing-treasures-a-bestiary-of-extraordinary-en-2026-12-02?utm_
source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261202T233000Z
DTEND:20261203T003000Z
SUMMARY:OFFSITE- Needlework Group
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nCommunity Center\
n39 Marrett Rd\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\nOffsite Location\n**This group wi
ll meet at the Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\nBring your
project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where
you can work\, talk\, and share ideas together.\nPlease email caryprograms
@minlib.net for details.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/offsi
te-needlework-group-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261203T000000Z
DTEND:20261203T010000Z
SUMMARY:Conversar en Español
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nTrustees - 218\nB
elmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\,
02478\nLocation Change: The 12/2/2026 meeting will take place in the Trust
ees Study Room.\nNative and non-native Spanish speakers alike are welcome
to come practice the language in a friendly environment. Join this group t
o talk about politics\, culture\, visual arts\, literature\, gastronomy\,
or any other topic that interests you. Participation is free and open to t
he public. Please register to receive updates as this group develops.\nPle
ase note that these are not classes. Beginners who wish to learn Spanish B
asics are encouraged to check out our Language Learning Databases. \nFor
any questions\, send a message to Elise at ecluster@minlib.net\nRegister o
nline between 11/4/2026 9:00 AM and 12/2/2026 5:00 PM.
LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\,
Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/conver
sar-en-espanol-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261203T000000Z
DTEND:20261203T030000Z
SUMMARY:School Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The School Committee typically meets twice per month (once each
in July and August) on Wednesday evenings. Check the School Committee web
site to confirm meeting dates and times. Unless specifically noted\, all
regular meetings of the Waltham School Committee begin at 7 p.m. and are h
eld in the Cannon Lecture Hall at 617 Lexington Street. The Waltham Times
is aware that after the City of Waltham web site update in June 2026\, lin
ks were not automatically redirected to the new site. We continue to modif
y city government calendar event listings to account for this change.
LOCATION:617 Lexington St.\, Waltham\, MA\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/events/school-committee-meeti
ng-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261203T224500Z
DTEND:20261203T234500Z
SUMMARY:Souls of India – Community Arts Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 5:45—8:45 PM\nWatertown Savings
Bank Room (1st floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watert
own\, MA\, 02472\nA free community gathering centered on Indian performing
arts and cultural traditions. The program will bring together local artis
ts and community members for an informal evening of demonstration\, discus
sion\, and shared practice. Participants will have an opportunity to learn
about different approaches to rhythm\, gesture\, music\, and storytelling
within Indian performance traditions\, and to observe artists working tog
ether on selected material. The event is open to the public\, and no prior
experience is required.\nMeghma Banerjee\nmeghma.banerjee@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/souls-of-india-community-arts-gathering-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_m
edium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052417Z
DTSTART:20261203T233000Z
DTEND:20261204T003000Z
SUMMARY:Coffee Cupping: A Talk and Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nFriends of Frankli
n Library Community Room\nFranklin Public Library\n118 Main Street\, Frank
lin\, MA\, 02038\nLooking for a last minute gift? Want to impress your hol
iday guests? Coffee is a great option for both!\nLearn all about the fasci
nating world of coffee from coffee enthusiast\, Rob Fitzgibbon. Enjoy an
informal half hour presentation\, covering coffee as an agricultural commo
dity\, how it’s grown and processed\, how it’s been consumed throughou
t history and learn about roasting\, aroma\, taste and mouthfeel. Rob will
then lead participants in a fun interactive exercise in which they try th
ree different coffees and document what they smell and taste using sticker
s and a flavor wheel. The event concludes as participants review their sha
red perceptions of taste and aroma\, have a Q & A session and finish the c
offee. Registration is required for the tasting portion of the program.\nR
ob Fitzgibbon is a UX professional in the Boston area who has been hosting
coffee cuppings since 2014. In between software design and coffee events\
, Rob writes articles on Essex County history. He is always caffeinated.\n
Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Public Library.\nRegistration not
yet open\, but you can register online between 11/12/2026 9:00 AM and 12/
2/2026 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Franklin Public Library\, 118 Main Street\, Franklin\, MA\, 02038\
, Franklin
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/franklin/franklin-public-library/coff
ee-cupping-a-talk-and-tasting-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra
l
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z
DTSTART:20261204T000000Z
DTEND:20261204T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Sparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuere
r
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nSparks\,
Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer\nSunday Times Bestsellin
g Author of The Legends of Thezmarr Series\nJoin us virtually for a downri
ght intoxicating conversation with bestselling fantasy author Helen Scheue
rer as we delve into her thrilling new novel\, Kiss of the Black Flame.\nS
ome bargains are sealed with blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are se
aled with a kiss...\nSaige Grayson has always 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 de
bt\, restoring other people’s treasures while trying not to fall apart h
erself. But when the man she owes decides her rare talent is worth more th
an her payments\, Saige is traded to the Azkari—an immortal race forged
by the gods for war—and imprisoned in their ancient stronghold.\nHer onl
y 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 a
ncient book. But the book is made of living magic\, powerful enough to sto
p 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 with
in her.\nAs their enemies close in and buried memories resurface\, Saige a
nd Archer must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice: their freedom\,
their fragile trust…or the spark that could ignite the world.\nRegister
now to take part in the magic–and the spice–of Helen’s newest book
!\n\nAbout the Author: \nHelen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times (London) bests
elling author best known for her romantasy series\, The Legends of Thezmar
r and The Ashes of Thezmarr. Her work has been highly praised for its stro
ng\, 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 Mas
ter's of Publishing. She has been a full-time author since 2018 and is con
stantly dreaming up new stories.\n\nREGISTER HERE
LOCATION:Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/events/virtual-sparks-shado
ws-and-epic-romantasy-with-helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_m
edium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261204T000000Z
DTEND:20261204T010000Z
SUMMARY:Sparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuerer
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:15 PM\nZoom\nREGISTER FOR
THIS EVENT HERE\nJoin us virtually for a downright intoxicating conversat
ion with bestselling fantasy author Helen Scheuerer as we delve into her t
hrilling new novel\, Kiss of the Black Flame.\nSome bargains are sealed wi
th blood. Others with fire. The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...\nSaige
Grayson has always believed stories could heal—even when her own body r
efuses to. As the most promising bookbinder in the capital\, she’s learn
ed to work through chronic pain and crushing debt\, restoring other people
’s treasures while trying not to fall apart herself. But when the man sh
e owes decides her rare talent is worth more than her payments\, Saige is
traded to the Azkari—an immortal race forged by the gods for war—and i
mprisoned in their ancient stronghold.\nHer only chance of survival lies w
ith Archer\, a fallen Azkari general imprisoned beside her—cursed\, dang
erous\, 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 i
s made of living magic\, powerful 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 c
lose in and buried memories resurface\, Saige and Archer must decide what
they’re willing to sacrifice: their freedom\, their fragile trust…or t
he spark that could ignite the world.\nRegister now to take part in the ma
gic–and the spice–of Helen’s newest book!\n \nAbout the Author: \n
Helen Scheuerer is a Sunday Times (London) bestselling author best known f
or her romantasy series\, The Legends of Thezmarr and The Ashes of Thezmar
r. Her work has been highly praised for its strong\, flawed female charact
ers and its action-packed plots. Helen’s love of writing and books led h
er to pursue a creative writing degree and a Master's of Publishing. She h
as been a full-time author since 2018 and is constantly dreaming up new st
ories.
LOCATION:Holliston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/events/sparks-shadows-and-e
pic-romantasy-with-helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=re
ferral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261204T000000Z
DTEND:20261204T010000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Sparks\, Shadows\, and Epic Romantasy with Helen Scheuere
r
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual \nJoin us
virtually for a downright intoxicating conversation with bestselling fanta
sy 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 believ
ed stories could heal—even when her own body refuses to. As the most pro
mising bookbinder in the capital\, she’s learned to work through chronic
pain and crushing debt\, restoring other people’s treasures while tryin
g not to fall apart herself. But when the man she owes decides her rare ta
lent is worth more than her payments\, 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 Azka
ri general imprisoned beside her—cursed\, dangerous\, and impossible to
ignore. He offers her a way out\, and in return\, Saige must help him retr
ieve and restore an ancient book. But the book is made of living magic\, p
owerful enough to stop a great evil—or unleash it. And as Saige works wi
th Archer\, the tome begins to awaken something dark and dangerous—both
in the realm and within her.\nAs their enemies close in and buried memorie
s resurface\, Saige and Archer must decide what they’re willing to sacri
fice: their freedom\, their fragile trust…or the spark that could ignite
the world.\nRegistration is required.\nAbout the Author: \nHelen Scheuer
er is a Sunday Times (London) bestselling author best known for her romant
asy series\, The Legends of Thezmarr and The Ashes of Thezmarr. Her work h
as been highly praised for its strong\, flawed female characters and its a
ction-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 ful
l-time author since 2018 and is constantly dreaming up new stories.\nThis
program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Founda
tion.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/virtu
al-sparks-shadows-and-epic-romantasy-with-helen-scheuerer-2026-12-03?utm_s
ource=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261204T150000Z
DTEND:20261204T160000Z
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Drop-In for Intermediate & Advanced English Levels
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 10:00—11:30 AM\nLucia Mastrangelo
Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\,
MA\, 02472\nNo registration required.\nPlease contact Project Literacy at
617-924-8797 or email the Director of Project Literacy\, Janet Saied at j
saied@watertown-ma.gov if you are interested in joining English classes.
\n-----
\nThe Watertown Free Public Library does not discriminate an
d does not share your information with anyone. We are committed to providi
ng reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in our events. Co
ntact the library at jsaied@watertown-ma.gov or 617-924-8797 at least two
weeks before 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/lets-talk-drop-in-for-intermediate-and-advanced-english-levels-2026-12-
04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261204T150000Z
DTEND:20261204T160000Z
SUMMARY:Baby Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 10:00—10:30 AM\nLecture Hall\nWalt
ham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin your favo
rite librarians for movement\, songs\, and stories for babies and caregive
rs! This storytime is best for little ones who are not yet walking.\n\n
¡Únete a tus bibliotecarios favoritos para disfrutar de actividades de m
ovimiento\, canciones y cuentos para bebés y cuidadores! Esta hora del cu
ento es ideal para los bebés que todavía no caminan.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/baby-s
torytime-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261204T170000Z
DTEND:20261204T180000Z
SUMMARY:Advocate Case Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 12:00—3:00 PM\nRaya Stern Trustees
Room (2nd floor)\nWatertown Free Public Library\n123 Main St\, Watertown\
, MA\, 02472\nSpecial education advocates' case discussion group\nSeetha B
urtner\nseethanarayan@comcast.net
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/advocate-case-discussion-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261204T213000Z
DTEND:20261204T220000Z
SUMMARY:Food Friday: Cookies & Cream
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of taste testing in the Tween/Teen Are
a! This Food Friday--cookies & cream flavored snacks. We will taste test 5
to 7 snacks that are cookies & cream flavored. Afterwards\, participants
will rank their favorite snack and the snack that tastes most like cookies
& cream! This is a chance to talk food and meet new people. For grades 5-
12.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/food-frida
y-cookies-and-cream-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T045249Z
DTSTART:20261205T000000Z
DTEND:20261205T020000Z
SUMMARY:Whitin Observatory Public Night at Wellesley College
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a public night including an astronomy talk\,
demonstrations\, and crafts at the Whitin Observatory of Wellesley Colleg
e. The topic will be announced closer to the event date. Visual observing
opportunities with the historic telescopes and digital observing opportuni
ties with the research telescope may be available if the skies are clear.
Additional information and directions are available at https://observatory
.wellesley.edu/ and https://www.instagram.com/whitinobservatory . Please s
end tips\, photos\, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
LOCATION:Wellesley
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/events/whitin-observatory-p
ublic-night-at-wellesley-college-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261205T150000Z
DTEND:20261205T160000Z
SUMMARY:Gwendolyn's Nutty Nutcracker Event
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 10:00—10:30 AM\nLibrary Communit
y Room\nNeedham Free Public Library\n1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\,
02494\nLocal author David Ira Rottenberg will read his book\, "Gwendolyn'
s Nutty Nutcracker." He will be joined by local ballet students from the C
ommunity Dance Academy at Walnut Hill who will perform a delightful stage
version of the story.\n\nMeet the author\, meet the dancers! Wear your tut
us! Fun for all!\nBest for ages 3 to 10.
LOCATION:Needham Free Public Library\, 1139 Highland Avenue\, Needham\, MA\
, 02494\, Needham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/needham/needham-free-public-library/g
wendolyns-nutty-nutcracker-event-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261205T150000Z
DTEND:20261205T160000Z
SUMMARY:Sensory Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 10:00—10:45 AM\nLecture Hall\nWa
ltham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin us for
sensory-friendly songs\, stories\, and playtime in this accessible storyti
me! This storytime is designed for children with sensory sensitivities\, n
eurodiverse children or those who do better in small groups with more supp
ort.\n\nRegistration is required for this storytime. You can help your chi
ld prepare for this storytime by reading this Sensory Storytime Social Sto
ry.\nRegister online between 11/7/2026 10:45 AM and 12/5/2026 10:45 AM.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/sensor
y-storytime-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261205T153000Z
DTEND:20261205T163000Z
SUMMARY:Commonwealth Ballet Nutcracker Reading & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 10:30—11:30 AM\nStorytime Room\n
Maynard Public Library\n77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\nJoin us for th
is wonderful presentation by the Commonwealth Ballet consisting of a readi
ng of "The Nutcracker" storybook\, accompanied by excerpts of the ballet s
et to music and danced by the Company dancers. This is followed by a Q&A a
nd photo opps with the dancers for the children who attend. \nWhen you wa
tch this troupe\nYour excitement grows\nTo see the dancers\nOn their tippy
toes!
LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, Mayn
ard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/maynard-public-library/common
wealth-ballet-nutcracker-reading-and-dance-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_m
edium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261206T200000Z
DTEND:20261206T210000Z
SUMMARY:Girl Scouts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 6\, 2026 3:00—4:00 PM\nLecture Hall\nWaltha
m Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nGirl Scouts Meet
ing . Not a Library sponsored event.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/girl-s
couts-meeting-2026-12-06?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261207T170000Z
DTEND:20261207T180000Z
SUMMARY:Cookbook Club
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 12:00—1:15 PM\nRoosevelt Room\nMay
nard Public Library\n77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\nThis is the month
ly meeting of the Cookbook Club. All are welcome!\nPick up a copy of the f
eatured cookbook at the Circulation Desk\, try a recipe or two and then pr
epare a dish for our shared potluck lunch and discussion.\nVisit the Cookb
ook Club page at https://www.maynardpubliclibrary.org/cookbook-club\nIn De
cember\, we'll have a buffet of small bites\, tapas\, appetizers. Cookbook
is TBD.
LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, Mayn
ard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/maynard-public-library/cookbo
ok-club-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261207T210000Z
DTEND:20261207T220000Z
SUMMARY:Get Ready for Kindergarten / Nos preparanos para el kinder
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nLecture Hall\nWaltha
m Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin us for a mo
nthly play and practice program\, just for kids getting ready for kinderga
rten (and their grownups)! / ¡Únete a nosotros para un programa mensual
para jugar y practicar! Este programa es sólo para niños que se preparan
para el kinder (y sus adultos).
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/get-re
ady-for-kindergarten-nos-preparanos-para-el-kinder-2026-12-07?utm_source=i
cs&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261207T230000Z
DTEND:20261208T000000Z
SUMMARY:In Person - Monday Knit and Crochet Club
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 6:00—7:30 PM\nCheever Conference R
oom\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nBring you
r knitting or crocheting project to our casual gathering where you can wor
k\, talk\, and share ideas together.\n\nNo registration necessary - all ar
e welcome!\n\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Publ
ic Library.\n\nSign up for our APL Newsletters!\nReturn 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-monday-knit-and-crochet-club-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261207T230000Z
DTEND:20261208T000000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Seed Stories: The World in a Wheat Field (in English)
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 6:00—7:00 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**PLE
ASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registra
nts will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nJoin
Harvard professor\, historian\, and award-winning author Gabriela Soto Lav
eaga to learn about her new book\, The World in a Wheat Field: Mexico\, Sc
ience\, and the Challenge of Ending Global Hunger. \nIn the mid-twentieth
century\, researchers at an experiment station in Sonora's Yaqui Valley d
esigned high-yielding wheat seeds with the promise that increasing crop pr
oductivity would end world hunger. These seeds transformed global farming
in what came to be known as the Green Revolution. However\, in her book\,
Soto Laveaga challenges a history traditionally told from the perspective
of American scientists. Instead\, she centers native lands\, Sonoran farme
rs\, Mexican innovation\, and Mexico-India connections. Her research explo
res the labor and Indigenous knowledge behind global agricultural shifts\,
why twentieth-century initiates have failed to eradicate hunger\, and the
environmental impacts of the Green Revolution.\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.\nGabriela
Soto Laveaga is Professor of the History of Science and Antonio Madero Pr
ofessor for the Study of Mexico at Harvard University. An award-winning au
thor and scholar\, her research focuses on re-narrating stories we thought
we knew\, such as the origins of the Pill or more recently global solutio
ns to hunger.\nPlease register for this event and you'll receive the link
in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam fol
der for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom.\nThis program is hosted
by the Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield\, MA and is sponsored by the Fri
ends of the Ashland Public Library.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Librar
y Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-seed-stories-t
he-world-in-a-wheat-field-in-english-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=
referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261207T230000Z
DTEND:20261208T000000Z
SUMMARY:🗣️ Real Talk: Relationships💬Relaciones 💞
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nWaltham P
ublic Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin us Monday\, De
cember 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM for a conversation about RELATIONSHIPS!\nWhat
's healthy? What's not? What does consent mean? What does abuse look like?
\n\nFREE dinner!\nFor teens and tweens in grades 6-12 only. \nReal Talk
is a for-youth by-youth forum for discussing issues of importance to toda
y’s teens\,\nand is generously supported by a grant from the Library Ini
tiative for Teens and Tweens.\n💞💞💞\n¡Acompáñanos el lunes 7 de
diciembre de 6:00 a 8:00 p. m. en un evento de Real Talk dedicado por com
pleto a las RELACIONES!\n¿Qué es saludable? ¿Qué no lo es? ¿Qué sign
ifica el consentimiento? ¿Cómo se manifiesta el abuso?\n¡Cena GRATIS!\n
Solo para adolescentes y preadolescentes de los grados 6 a 12.\nReal Talk
es un foro creado por y para jóvenes\, en el que se discuten temas import
antes para los adolescentes de hoy en día\,\ny cuenta con el generoso apo
yo de una subvención de la Iniciativa Bibliotecaria para Adolescentes y P
readolescentes.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/real-t
alk-relationships-relaciones-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261207T233000Z
DTEND:20261208T003000Z
SUMMARY:Bridges to Malawi: A Talk with Dr. Brian Lisse
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nMcLellan Room \n3 Wa
shington Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\nShare an evening with Dr. Lisse and
learn about his volunteer efforts with fellow health cared professionals
to make a difference in one of the poorest countries in the world. Dr.Liss
e\, is a resident of Hudson\, and founder of the Bridges to Malawi Foundat
ion.\nLight Refreshments will be served.\nThis program is for Adults 18+.\
nRegister online between 10/28/2026 9:00 AM and 12/7/2026 6:30 PM.
LOCATION:McLellan Room\, 3 Washington Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, Hudson
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hudson/mclellan-room/bridges-to-malaw
i-a-talk-with-dr-brian-lisse-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261208T000000Z
DTEND:20261208T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Holiday Gifts from the K
itchen
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nOnline - Zoom\n**PLE
ASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registra
nts will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.** \nGet rea
dy for the holidays with our favorite chef\, Heidi McIndoo! In this specia
l presentation\, Heidi will walk us through how to make homemade spice ble
nds\, soup mixes\, hot choc mix\, brownie mix\, etc. that people could giv
e as gifts. (actual "recipes" will be chosen closer to the program)\nRecip
es will be sent out prior to the program so you can assemble along if you'
d like. \nRegister directly on Zoom HERE.\nRecording Note: This program w
ill be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email with
in 48 hours of the program.\nHeidi Reichenberger McIndoo\, M.S.\, R.D.\, L
.D.N. is a nutrition consultant\, spokesperson\, author and freelance writ
er with 25 years experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping p
eople realize that eating nutritiously doesn’t have to mean sacrificing
flavor and pleasure. And\, that giving up favorite foods is not a must.\nS
he currently works with Hannaford Supermarkets and in corporate wellness.
She’s the author of When to Eat What and the co-author of The Complete I
diot’s Guide to 200-300-400 Calories Meals. In addition\, she has writte
n for several magazines including\, All You\, Today’s Diet & Nutrition\,
Parents\, Family Circle\, Self\, Prevention\, Fitness\, Shape and Woman
’s Day\; and newsletters such as Environmental Nutrition and Women’s N
utrition Connection. As a former national media spokesperson for the Ameri
can Dietetic Association (now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) she
’s been quoted as an expert in hundreds of magazines articles and televi
sion broadcasts.\n She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietet
ics. Ms. McIndoo lives in the metro Boston area with her husband\, and the
ir daughter and son. \nPlease register for this event and you'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.\nThis program
is brought to you in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries\,
and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.\n\nSign u
p for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-cooking-demo-w
ith-heidi-mcindoo-holiday-gifts-from-the-kitchen-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics
&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261208T000000Z
DTEND:20261208T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Cooking Demo with Heidi McIndoo: Holiday Gifts from the K
itchen
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nVirtual\nSherborn Li
brary \n4 Sanger St. \, Sherborn \, MA\, 01770\nGet ready for the holidays
with our favorite chef\, Heidi McIndoo! In this special presentation\, He
idi will walk us through how to make homemade spice blends\, soup mixes\,
hot choc mix\, brownie mix\, etc. that people could give as gifts. (actual
"recipes" will be chosen closer to the program) Recipes will be sent out
prior to the program so you can assemble along if you'd like. \n**PLEASE
NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM Recording Note: This program will be recor
ded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours
of the program.\nHeidi Reichenberger McIndoo\, M.S.\, R.D.\, L.D.N. is a n
utrition consultant\, spokesperson\, author and freelance writer with 25 y
ears experience as a registered dietitian. She loves helping people realiz
e that eating nutritiously doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor and p
leasure. And\, that giving up favorite foods is not a must.\nShe currently
works with Hannaford Supermarkets and in corporate wellness. She’s the
author of When to Eat What and the co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Gui
de to 200-300-400 Calories Meals. In addition\, she has written for severa
l magazines including\, All You\, Today’s Diet & Nutrition\, Parents\, F
amily Circle\, Self\, Prevention\, Fitness\, Shape and Woman’s Day\; and
newsletters such as Environmental Nutrition and Women’s Nutrition Conne
ction. As a former national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic A
ssociation (now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) she’s been quote
d as an expert in hundreds of magazines articles and television broadcasts
.\n She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Ms. McIndo
o lives in the metro Boston area with her husband\, and their daughter and
son. \nThis program is brought to you in collaboration with a multitude
of MA & NH libraries\, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Sherborn Lib
rary.\nRegister online between 11/1/2026 9:00 AM and 12/7/2026 6:00 PM.
LOCATION:Sherborn
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/sherborn/events/virtual-cooking-demo-
with-heidi-mcindoo-holiday-gifts-from-the-kitchen-2026-12-07?utm_source=ic
s&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261208T045900Z
DTEND:20261208T055900Z
SUMMARY:Spice Club Kits
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 7\, 2026 12:00 AM—11:59 PM\nTake and Make K
its\nMaynard Public Library\n77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\nSpice Clu
b Kits are now available. Pick up a kit containing a spice sample and a bo
oklet with spice information and recipes at the Circulation Desk. Have fun
cooking!\nIf you'd like to join in a potluck lunch and discussion\, they
are usually on the 4th Saturday of the month.\nSeptember's spice is TBD.
LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, Mayn
ard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/maynard-public-library/spice-
club-kits-2026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261208T150000Z
DTEND:20261208T170000Z
SUMMARY:Fay School Classroom Visit Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Fay School on Tuesday\, December 8 for a Classroom Visit D
ay! The Classroom Visit Day offer a unique opportunity for day students an
d their families to see Fay School at its best as you tour campus\, talk w
ith teachers and lead administrators\, and observe students and teachers i
n action on a typical school day. Schedule 10:00 – 10:30 – Welcome Rec
eption 10:30 – 11:20 – Classroom Visits 11:20 – 12:00 – Q+A with F
ay’s Division Heads and School Leaders RSVP HERE.
LOCATION:Fay School\, 48 Main St.\, Southborough\, MA\, Natick
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/natick/fay-school/fay-school-classroo
m-visit-day-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261208T153000Z
DTEND:20261208T170000Z
SUMMARY:[CLASS FULL] ELL - Being a Parent in America
DESCRIPTION:Being a Parent in America is a conversation class about parenti
ng for English learners. Learn about American parenting practices and shar
e your own culture's ideas about child-rearing. The class is led by the fo
rmer Boston Globe parenting columnist and the author of Put Yourself in Th
eir Shoes: Understanding How Your Children See the World. It is open to pa
rents of children of any age\, and it is for intermediate to advanced lear
ners. \n\nThe class meets in person (on the first floor of the library) on
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.\, from October 6 until December 15\, 2026 (no clas
s on November 3).\n\nThe teacher's name is Barbara M. For more information
\, please contact Andrew Shapira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-13
64 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/class-full
-ell-being-a-parent-in-america-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr
al
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261208T153000Z
DTEND:20261208T163000Z
SUMMARY:Te Cuento un Cuento
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nLecture Hall\nWal
tham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nÚnete a noso
tros a la hora de cuentos totalmente en español. ¡Habrán cuentos\, rima
s\, canciones y mucha diversión!\n\nJoin us for stories\, rhymes\, songs
and so much fun--entirely in Spanish! This program is recommended for all
ages.
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/te-cue
nto-un-cuento-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261208T170000Z
DTEND:20261208T180000Z
SUMMARY:Post Partum Mother's Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 12:00—1:30 PM\nReading Room\nWest
on Public Library\n87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\nLed by a Certif
ied Nurse Midwife\, this free drop-in group provides a welcoming space for
mothers to share information and offer support.\nWith Mass General Brigha
m - Newton-Wellesley Hospital\nQuestions? Contact Angela at angela.rostami
@gmail.com
LOCATION:Weston Public Library\, 87 School Street\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, W
eston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/weston/weston-public-library/post-par
tum-mothers-discussion-group-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
END:VEVENT
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052455Z
DTSTART:20261208T170000Z
DTEND:20261208T183000Z
SUMMARY:History without Frostbite – Indigenous People
DESCRIPTION:History Without Frostbite Returns to the Wright Tavern Concord
’s best stories don’t hibernate\, and you don’t have to brave icy si
dewalks to hear them. History Without Frostbite brings our popular history
talks indoors to the Wright Tavern\, the 1747 landmark where militia gath
ered on the morning of April 19\, 1775. Each 90-minute program swaps the f
rozen walking tour for a warm seat and a lively conversation led by expert
presenters. Last season’s programs went beyond the textbook. Black Hist
ory of Concord traced the town’s first generations of free Black familie
s and the self-emancipated leaders who pushed Concord\, and the nation\, t
oward freedom. Women of Concord celebrated the reformers\, writers and art
ists who were rewriting the rules long before “changemaker” was a word
. Programs run at midday\, so you can make a lunch date of it. Last year\,
$15 covered the program\, or $35 added a bag lunch from The Cheese Shop o
f Concord. Save your seat: This winter’s dates are [DATES]. Call the Con
cord Visitor Center at 978-318-3061 or visit VisitConcord.org to reserve.
Planning an outing for a club\, class\, library or senior group? History W
ithout Frostbite can also be booked as a private program. Stay warm and le
ave inspired.
LOCATION:wright tavern\, Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/wright-tavern/history-without
-frostbite-indigenous-people-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z
DTSTART:20261208T190000Z
DTEND:20261208T200000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Exile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation
with Ana Hebra Flaster
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual\nExile\, Me
mory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana Hebra Flaster\nAwa
rd-Winning Author\, Essayist\, and Cultural Commentator\nWhat happens when
the country you love forces you out\, leaving you just 48 hours to abando
n everything you’ve ever known? Join us online 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.\n \n\nAbout the Author: \nAna Hebra Flaster is journalist
and the author of Property of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New
Hampshire Mill Town\, published in April 2025 (She Writes Press\, Simon a
nd Schuster distribution). A former child-refugee from Cuba\, Ana’s work
has appeared in national print and online media\, including: The New York
Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, and The Boston Gl
obe. Her commentaries and storytelling have aired on NPR’s All Things Co
nsidered and PBS’s Stories from the Stage. Since its publication in Apri
l 2025\, Property of the Revolution has won first place in several interna
tional writing contests\, including: 2026 IBPA Book Awards (Memoir)\; 2025
Discovery Book Awards (Nonfiction overall)\; 2025 International Book Awar
ds (Creative Nonfiction)\, and the 2025 IAP Book Awards (Memoir of the Yea
r). 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 journey and
the refugee and immigrant experience. She is currently focused on coverin
g the struggle for democracy and human rights in Cuba in her weekly Substa
ck\, CubaCurious\, a project she launched in July 2024.\n\nREGISTER HERE
LOCATION:Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/events/virtual-exile-memory
-and-the-meaning-of-home-a-conversation-with-ana-hebra-flast-2026-12-08?ut
m_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:ddd0d1e32ed37b1c@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052418Z
DTSTART:20261208T190000Z
DTEND:20261208T200000Z
SUMMARY:Exile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation with Ana H
ebra Flaster
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nZoom\nREGISTER FOR
THIS EVENT HERE\nWhat happens when the country you love forces you out\, l
eaving you just 48 hours to abandon everything you’ve ever known? Join u
s online for an extraordinary online conversation with author and essayist
Ana Hebra Flaster as we discuss her sweeping yet deeply intimate memoir P
roperty of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Tow
n.\nAna Hebra Flaster was six years old when her working-class family was
kicked out of their Havana barrio for opposing communism. Once devoted rev
olutionaries themselves but disillusioned by the Castro government’s rep
ressive tactics\, they fled to the US. The permanent losses they suffered
—of home\, country\, and loved ones\, all within forty-eight hours—hau
nted her multigenerational family as they reclaimed their lives and freedo
m in 1967 New Hampshire. There\, they fed each other stories of their scra
ppy barrio—some of which Hebra Flaster has shared on All Things Consider
ed—to resurrect their lost world and fortify themselves for a daunting t
ask: building a new life in a foreign land.\nWeaving pivotal events in Cub
a–US history with her viejos’—elders’—stories of surviving polit
ical upheaval\, impossible choices\, and “refugeedom\,” Property of th
e Revolution celebrates the indomitable spirit and wisdom of the women war
riors who led the family out of Cuba\, shaped its rebirth as Cuban America
ns\, and helped Ana grow up hopeful\, future-facing—American. But what h
appens when deeply buried childhood memories resurface\, demanding an adul
t’s reckoning?\nHere’s how the fiercest love\, the most stubborn will\
, and the power of family put nine new Americans back on their feet.\nRegi
ster today to gain a deeper\, more personal perspective on the refugee exp
erience and the enduring quest to define home.\n \nAbout the Author: \nA
na Hebra Flaster is journalist and the author of Property of the Revolutio
n: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town\, published in April 2
025 (She Writes Press\, Simon and Schuster distribution). A former child-r
efugee from Cuba\, Ana’s work has appeared in national print and online
media\, including: The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Wash
ington 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 publication in April 2025\, Property of the Revolution has won
first place in several international writing contests\, including: 2026 I
BPA Book Awards (Memoir)\; 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-Y
ear Read. Ana speaks regularly with student\, library\, and civic groups a
bout her family’s journey and the refugee and immigrant experience. She
is currently focused on covering the struggle for democracy and human righ
ts in Cuba in her weekly Substack\, CubaCurious\, a project she launched i
n July 2024.
LOCATION:Holliston
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/holliston/events/exile-memory-and-the
-meaning-of-home-a-conversation-with-ana-hebra-flaster-2026-12-08?utm_sour
ce=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261208T190000Z
DTEND:20261208T200000Z
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL - Exile\, Memory\, and the Meaning of Home: A Conversation
with Ana Hebra Flaster
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:00 PM\nVirtual \nWhat happ
ens when the country you love forces you out\, leaving you just 48 hours t
o abandon everything you’ve ever known? Join us online for an extraordin
ary online conversation with author and essayist Ana Hebra Flaster as we d
iscuss her sweeping yet deeply intimate memoir Property of the Revolution:
From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town.\nAna Hebra Flaster was
six years old when her working-class family was kicked out of their Havana
barrio for opposing communism. Once devoted revolutionaries themselves bu
t disillusioned by the Castro government’s repressive tactics\, they fle
d to the US. The permanent losses they suffered—of home\, country\, and
loved ones\, all within forty-eight hours—haunted her multigenerational
family as they reclaimed their lives and freedom in 1967 New Hampshire. Th
ere\, they fed each other stories of their scrappy barrio—some of which
Hebra Flaster has shared on All Things Considered—to resurrect their los
t 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 vie
jos’—elders’—stories of surviving political upheaval\, impossible
choices\, and “refugeedom\,” Property of the Revolution celebrates the
indomitable spirit and wisdom of the women warriors who led the family ou
t of Cuba\, shaped its rebirth as Cuban Americans\, and helped Ana grow up
hopeful\, future-facing—American. But what happens when deeply buried c
hildhood memories resurface\, demanding an adult’s reckoning?\nHere’s
how the fiercest love\, the most stubborn will\, and the power of family p
ut nine new Americans back on their feet.\nRegistration is required.\n \n
About the Author: \nAna Hebra Flaster is journalist and the author of Pro
perty of the Revolution: From a Cuban Barrio to a New Hampshire Mill Town\
, published in April 2025 (She Writes Press\, Simon and Schuster distribut
ion). A former child-refugee from Cuba\, Ana’s work has appeared in nati
onal print and online media\, including: The New York Times\, The Wall Str
eet 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 publication in April 2025\, Property of
the Revolution has won first place in several international writing contes
ts\, including: 2026 IBPA Book Awards (Memoir)\; 2025 Discovery Book Award
s (Nonfiction overall)\; 2025 International Book Awards (Creative Nonficti
on)\, and the 2025 IAP Book Awards (Memoir of the Year). The memoir was se
lected as the Nashua\, New Hampshire\, 2026 All-City Read and the Rivier U
niversity 2025 First-Year Read. Ana speaks regularly with student\, librar
y\, and civic groups about her family’s journey and the refugee and immi
grant experience. She is currently focused on covering the struggle for de
mocracy and human rights in Cuba in her weekly Substack\, CubaCurious\, a
project she launched in July 2024.\nThis program is made possible by the g
enerous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/virtu
al-exile-memory-and-the-meaning-of-home-a-conversation-with-ana-hebra-flas
t-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261208T190000Z
DTEND:20261208T200000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - Armchair Travel To Maramures\, Romania
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 2:00—3:30 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 Webinar via email.** \nJoin
Jeff Klapes\, the Traveling Librarian\, for another of his popular armcha
ir travel presentations. This series highlights travel photography and sto
ries and travel tips about destinations around the world. This month\, jou
rney to the Maramureș region of Romania. It’s an enchanting land of rur
al traditions and lovely landscapes where you can wander through picturesq
ue villages\, admire the region’s unusual iconic wooden churches\, and m
arvel at intricately carved gates. Explore rolling green hills\, meet welc
oming locals\, and experience authentic Romanian culture. From scenic moun
tain trails to colorful folk festivals\, Maramureș offers an unforgettabl
e journey into the heart and soul of rural Romania. Jeff is the retired He
ad of Reference Services at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield
and an avid traveler and photographer.\nRegister directly on Zoom HERE\nR
ECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive
the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.\nPlease register
for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminde
r emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them\, the email will b
e coming from Zoom.\nThis program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Librar
y\, is brought to you in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH librari
es\,\, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library\nSign
up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-armchair-trave
l-to-maramures-romania-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T045315Z
DTSTART:20261208T230000Z
DTEND:20261209T000000Z
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate l
evel students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which studen
ts will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offere
d in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.
LOCATION:Cullen Room\, Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason St\, Maynard\, MA\
, 01754\, Maynard
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/maynard/cullen-room-maynard-public-li
brary/english-conversation-group-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refe
rral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261208T233000Z
DTEND:20261209T003000Z
SUMMARY:Middlesex County Sheriff's Office: Scam Awareness and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 6:30—7:30 PM\nProgram Room\nThe R
andall Library\n19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\nPlease join us for
an important presentation and discussion on scam awareness and prevention
\, facilitated by the Middlesex Sheriff's Office (MSO). Members of the MSO
will discuss some of the scams affecting the Commonwealth\, as well as ti
ps for protecting yourself\, loved ones and neighbors.\nRegister online be
tween 11/8/2026 9:00 AM and 12/8/2026 6:00 PM.
LOCATION:The Randall Library\, 19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, Sto
w
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/stow/the-randall-library/middlesex-co
unty-sheriffs-office-scam-awareness-and-prevention-2026-12-08?utm_source=i
cs&utm_medium=referral
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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
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261209T000000Z
DTEND:20261209T013000Z
SUMMARY:ELL - Let's Talk
DESCRIPTION:A conversation group for English learners of all levels. No reg
istration is necessary. Come when you can!\n\nThis class meets in person (
on the third floor of the library) on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.\, from Septemb
er 8 to December 8\, 2026 (no class on October 20 and October 27). \n\nThe
teacher's name is Manya. For more information\, please contact Andrew Sha
pira\, ELL Program Coordinator\, at 617-796-1364 or newtonell@minlib.net.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/ell-lets-t
alk-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261209T000000Z
DTEND:20261209T010000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - History’s Strangest Coincidences with Historically Spea
king
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 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.** \nTrut
h really is stranger than fiction. Discover the remarkable coincidences\,
unlikely encounters\, narrow escapes\, and astonishing twists that helped
shape American history. Did one brother save Abraham Lincoln’s son while
another assassinated the president? Why did two Founding Fathers die on t
he exact same day—the 50th anniversary of American independence? Did Mar
k Twain really predict the day of his own death? Through carefully researc
hed stories separating fact from myth\, this presentation explores the ext
raordinary coincidences that continue to fascinate historians and history
lovers alike.\nRegister directly on Zoom HERE\nRECORDING NOTE: This progra
m will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email w
ithin 48 hours of the program.\nPlease register for this event and you'll
receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to ch
eck your spam folder for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom.\n\nThi
s program is hosted by the Groton Public Library\, is brought to you in co
llaboration with the Chelmsford and Tewksbury Libraries\, and is sponsored
by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.\nSign up for our Ashland Pu
blic Library Newsletters!\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-historys-stran
gest-coincidences-with-historically-speaking-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm
_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T045249Z
DTSTART:20261209T140000Z
DTEND:20261209T163000Z
SUMMARY:Annual Transportation Forum: How to Fix Route 9
DESCRIPTION:Annual Transportation Forum: How to Fix Route 9 Wed. Dec. 9\, 9
:00 – 11:30 a.m. MassBay Community College | 50 Oakland St\, Wellesley E
arly Bird Savings through 11/9: $20 members\, $30 nonmembers We drive it.
We shop along it. We sit at its lights and mutter. But when was the last t
ime anyone asked what Route 9 could be? That question will be at the cente
r of the Charles River Regional Chamber’s annual Transportation Forum. T
his aging\, highway-like corridor cuts through three of our communities
— Brookline\, Newton and Wellesley — serving as both a major transport
ation artery and a commercial destination. Could it move traffic better? B
e safer to cross? Become a place people want to go\, not just a way to get
somewhere else? We’ll ask our featured panel for ideas ranging from pra
gmatic to aspirational\, and maybe a little whimsical. Think better traffi
c flow\, rethought intersections\, expanded multimodal access\, support fo
r businesses and new development opportunities. Then a second\, shorter pa
nel of municipal transportation planners from Brookline\, Newton and Welle
sley will react and offer their own take on what’s possible. And we’ll
want to hear your ideas too! Featured panel: Chris Dempsey\, co-founder\,
Speck Dempsey Srdj Nedeljkovic\, transportation writer and advocate Lizzy
Weyant\, Executive Director\, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
LOCATION:Wellesley
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/wellesley/events/annual-transportatio
n-forum-how-to-fix-route-9-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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UID:c2dd72c2c468c510@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261209T143000Z
DTEND:20261209T153000Z
SUMMARY:Virtual - JOB SEARCH HELP -- Magnetic Introductions: How to Have Th
em At Hello
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 9:30—10:30 AM\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.** \nW
hat’s more boring than listening to somebody drone on about their busine
ss\, their bio\, and their background? There’s a better way to describe
the value you offer so you can make meaningful connections that lead to yo
ur next opportunity. Learn this new take on the old elevator speech\, and
you’ll be able to deliver a quick\, compelling intro that captures atten
tion\, keeps it\, and opens the door to deeper business relationships.\nRe
gister directly on Zoom HERE\nRECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorde
d. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of
the program.\nWhen it comes to communication\, Catherine Johns wrote the
book. And did the radio show. And gave the talk. Catherine’s clients ben
efit from her years of experience on the stage and in the studio. What do
you say about yourself\, your work\, and the value you offer? And how are
you being perceived while you say it? Catherine offers a practical path to
having more impact in a networking meeting\, a job interview\, or on a vi
rtual platform.\nPlease register for this event and you'll receive the lin
k in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam f
older for them\, the email will be coming from Zoom.\nThis program is host
ed by the Tewksbury Public Library\, is brought to you in collaboration wi
th a multitude of MA & NH libraries\,\, and is sponsored by the Friends of
the Ashland Public Library\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsle
tters!\nReturn to main calendar
LOCATION:Ashland
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/ashland/events/virtual-job-search-hel
p-magnetic-introductions-how-to-have-them-at-hello-2026-12-09?utm_source=i
cs&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052415Z
DTSTART:20261209T150000Z
DTEND:20261209T160000Z
SUMMARY:Intermediate English Language Circles
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 10:00—11:00 AM\nEllsworth Confe
rence Room\nHopkinton Public Library\n13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01
748\nIntermediate Learners have mastered basic vocabulary and simple gramm
ar and are now focused on greater comfort level in everyday conversations.
At the Intermediate level\, we will prioritize components of grammar\, vo
cabulary expansion\, reading comprehension\, and group discussion. Reading
together helps to expand vocabulary\, and provides a focus for group disc
ussion and increased understanding of the complexities of language.\nRegis
tration is optional. Registering will sign you up for reminder emails and
updates about meeting cancellations. Cancellations will also be posted on
hopkintonlibrary.org/calendar.\nOur English Language Learning groups are m
ade possible by the Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library.\nRegistration
not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/11/2026 9:00 AM and
8/3/2027 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Hopkinton Public Library\, 13 Main Street\, Hopkinton\, MA\, 01748
\, Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/hopkinton-public-library/in
termediate-english-language-circles-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
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UID:fb0bcaeef9e28d90@goingson.co
DTSTAMP:20261110T052430Z
DTSTART:20261209T153000Z
DTEND:20261209T163000Z
SUMMARY:Toddler Time
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nLecture Hall\nW
altham Public Library\n735 Main Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\nJoin your f
avorite Children's librarians for stories\, rhymes\, music and dancing! Th
is program is recommended for children ages 1-3 but all are welcome!\n\n¡
Únase a sus bibliotecarios favoritos para escuchar historias\, rimas\, m
úsica y baile! Este programa está recomendado para niños de 1 a 3 años
\, ¡pero todos son bienvenidos!
LOCATION:Waltham Public Library\, Waltham
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/waltham/waltham-public-library/toddle
r-time-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052414Z
DTSTART:20261209T210000Z
DTEND:20261209T220000Z
SUMMARY:Short Story Discussion Group on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Short Story Discussion Group over Zoom! We will
read two short stories and come together to discuss them. \n\nDue to acce
ss limitations\, please sign up to get access to the short stories. Storie
s will be emailed to everyone one week before the next meeting as a PDF.\n
\nZoom meeting information will be sent one hour before the event starts.
LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Newton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/newton/newton-free-library/short-stor
y-discussion-group-on-zoom-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052429Z
DTSTART:20261209T211500Z
DTEND:20261209T221500Z
SUMMARY:Tales With a Twist Story Club (grades K–1)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 4:15—5:15 PM\nChildren's Activi
ty Room\nCary Memorial Library\n1874 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA
\, 02420\nStep into the world of stories\, rhymes\, and big ideas! Each we
ek\, kids will explore classic fairy tales alongside "fractured" twists an
d inspiring stories about fairness\, empathy\, and community. Together\, w
e’ll build confidence through group recitation\, practice introducing on
e another\, and dive into hands-on crafts\, games\, and activities.\nWhen
you sign up\, you are registered for the entire session (Meeting Dates:
11/18\, 12/2\, 12/9\, & 12/16). Caregivers are asked to remain in the libr
ary building during the program.\nTo allow the most children to participat
e in our book clubs\, we ask 1st graders to choose between Tales With a Tw
ist Story Club and Bookmarks Book Club.\nIf your child becomes unable to a
ttend this program\, please notify the library as soon as possible. Repeat
ed '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 participate in this program\, a participant sh
ould have:\nthe ability to attend programs independently\nthe ability to f
ollow multi-step instructions\nthe ability to listen to and discuss a book
read aloud\nthe ability to be an engaged participant in a conversation—
including the 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\nRegister online between 11/2/2026 7:00 PM and 11/18/2026 9:00 AM.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/tales
-with-a-twist-story-club-grades-k-1-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052425Z
DTSTART:20261209T230000Z
DTEND:20261210T000000Z
SUMMARY:Ideas and Their Peoples: A Conversation on Transcendentalism and Co
ntemporary Life
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 6:00—7:30 PM\nGoodwin Forum\nMa
in Library\n129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\nThroughout the 2026–
27 academic year\, the Center for the Study of World Religions (CSWR) at H
arvard Divinity School is exploring the history\, legacy\, and contemporar
y relevance of Transcendentalism with special programming\, including scho
larly talks open to the public. \nThis fall\, the Center for the Study of
World Religions\, the Concord Free Public Library\, and the Thoreau Allia
nce are launching a new collaborative series of public conversations in Co
ncord. \nThis series brings CSWR Transcendentalism scholars into conversa
tion with writers\, scholars\, artists\, and broader audiences\, exploring
questions that connect Transcendentalist thought and practice with contem
porary intellectual\, cultural\, and public life. \nThis conversation\, "
Ideas and Their Peoples: Intellectual Cultures of the Native Northeast\,"
features Ryan Carr\, Linda Coombs\, Scott Pratt\, and Kiara Vigil. Moderat
ed by John Kucich.\nGod Almighty hath made us rational creatures capable o
f considering\, reflecting\, and reasoning on many things\,” declared th
e Mohegan-Brothertown minister Samson Occom in 1764. Yet Indigenous partic
ipation in the intellectual cultures of New England remains relatively une
xplored by scholars\, notwithstanding Ralph Waldo Emerson’s universalist
ic acknowledgment of “the service rendered by those who introduce moral
truths into the general mind.” This roundtable seeks to broaden the hist
ory of ideas in New England by highlighting philosophical interventions ma
de by colonized intellectuals and asking how those interventions took shap
e within a transnational history of Euro-American imperialism and anti-imp
erial resistance.\nCo-sponsored by the Center for the Study of World Relig
ions at Harvard Divinity School and The Thoreau Alliance.\nAccessibilit
y\nThe Concord Free Public Library is committed to providing everyone with
unimpeded access to our resources\, programs\, and services. Learn more a
bout accessibility at our libraries. You can also email our administration
team or give us a call at either of our libraries to request additional a
ccommodations.\nOur Sponsors\nThe Concord Free Public Library's programs a
re free to the public thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the
Concord Free Public Library and the Concord Free Public Library Corporati
on.\nRegister online between 10/29/2026 9:00 AM and 12/9/2026 8:00 PM.
LOCATION:Main Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, Concord
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/concord/main-library/ideas-and-their-
peoples-a-conversation-on-transcendentalism-and-contemporary-lif-2026-12-0
9?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052419Z
DTSTART:20261209T233000Z
DTEND:20261210T003000Z
SUMMARY:In person – Matrix Planting for Home Gardeners with Deborah Chud
and the Ashland Garden Club
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 6:30—7:45 PM\nSchiesske Large M
eeting Room\nAshland Public Library\n66 Front St\, Ashland\, MA\, 01721\nT
he word “matrix” refers to a landscape design model in which perennial
s and grasses are used to imitate meadows. All naturalistic gardening is
an attempt to imitate meadows to some extent\, but matrix planting does i
t explicitly. It’s naturalistic planting in its purest form.\nIn Matrix
Planting for Home Gardeners\, I discuss the design of matrix planting on a
residential level by starting with an examination of meadows—why and h
ow they look the way they do. After analyzing the features of meadows rel
evant to our imitation of them in gardens\, I share the key to matrix plan
t combinations and describe the embellishments used to add complexity and
seasonal interest. However\, Matrix Planting for Home Gardeners is more
than a tutorial on the conceptual aspects of matrix planting: It’s also
the story of my personal matrix experiment\, told through a series of gor
geous professional photos. At the end\, I present a step-by step chronicl
e of the process and reveal the results of my experiment.\nThis program i
s in person at the library although Deborah will be joining us virtually.
\n\nAbout Deborah:\nI am a retired Massachusetts physician turned landsc
ape designer\, consultant\, and educator. My 9 years of research on New P
erennial gardens (including New York’s High Line) resulted in a unique
database of New Perennial plant combinations and inspired my own highly un
usual New Perennial garden.\nIn the fall of 2020\, I presented my researc
h as part of “Piet Oudolf: How Does He Do It?”--an international even
t organized by Piet Oudolf’s co-author\, Noel Kingsbury\, under the aegi
s of gardenmasterclass.org. Since then\, I have given over 70 talks to me
mbers of many institutions and organizations\, including: Phipps Botanica
l Garden (Pittsburgh\, PA)\, Olbrich Botanical Garden (Madison\, WI)\, Th
e Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons\, Ecological Landscape Alliance\
, Massachusetts Horticultural Society\, Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum\, the
United States Botanical Garden in Washington\, D.C.\, Toronto Botanical
Garden\, and Delaware Botanic Gardens. The latter 2 public gardens contai
n Piet Oudolf-designed sections.\nMy garden has become a “must see” fo
r MA garden clubs & green organizations\, as well as a source of data for
a study of pollinator activity by Professor Richard Primack of Boston Un
iversity. I am currently listed in the speakers’ directories of the Gard
en Club Federation of MA and the Federated Garden Clubs of CT. In 2025\,
I gave a class on matrix planting in the UConn Master Gardeners Program.\
nI am a graduate of Harvard College (A.B. 1972) and Boston University Scho
ol of Medicine (MD 1984). I live in Chestnut Hill\, MA and devote my time
to designing Boston-area gardens\, coaching home gardeners (in person an
d virtually)\, and doing design consultations all over the US.\nRegistrat
ion is Requested so we know how many chairs to have out. \nThis program i
s sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library in collaboratio
n with the Ashland Garden Club.\nSign up for our Ashland Public Library Ne
wsletters!\nReturn to main calendar\n\nRegister online between 10/22/2026
12:00 AM and 12/9/2026 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-matrix-planting-for-home-gardeners-with-deborah-chud-and-the-ashland-g
-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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SUMMARY:OFFSITE- Needlework Group
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nCommunity Center\
n39 Marrett Rd\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\nOffsite Location\n**This group wi
ll meet at the Community Center\, 39 Marrett Road\, Lexington\nBring your
project (any portable needle arts welcome!) to our casual gathering where
you can work\, talk\, and share ideas together.\nPlease email caryprograms
@minlib.net for details.
LOCATION:Cary Memorial Library\, Lexington
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/lexington/cary-memorial-library/offsi
te-needlework-group-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052411Z
DTSTART:20261210T000000Z
DTEND:20261210T010000Z
SUMMARY:Come Learn about Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Join the global movement to change the way people think\, act\,
and talk about dementia! How do I become a Dementia Friend? You...
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Parish Hall\, 20 Church St\, Hopkinton\, MA
\, 01748\, Westborough
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/westborough/st-john-the-evangelist-pa
rish-hall/come-learn-about-dementia-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=r
eferral
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DTEND:20261210T013000Z
SUMMARY:Dementia Friends Information Session at St. John's Dec. 9
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join the movement to change the way peop
le think\, act and talk about dementia by attending a Dementia Friends Inf
ormation Session at St. John the Evangelist Parish on Wednesday\, Dec. 9\,
at 7 p.m. Attendees will learn about the five key dementia messages\, the
different types of dementia and their impact\, what it’s like to live w
ith dementia\, how to interact and communicate with people living with dem
entia\, and the extensive resources and support for families/care partners
. Register by calling the Hopkinton Senior Center at 508-497-9730. For mor
e information\, email sdocknevich@gmail.com.
LOCATION:St. John’s Church\, 20 Church Street\, Hopkinton\, 01748\, Unite
d States\, Hopkinton
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/hopkinton/st-johns-church/dementia-fr
iends-information-session-at-st-johns-dec-9-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_
medium=referral
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DTSTAMP:20261110T052427Z
DTSTART:20261210T000000Z
DTEND:20261210T010000Z
SUMMARY:Conversar en Español
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM\nClaflin Local His
tory Room\nBelmont Public Library - 336 Concord Ave\n336 Concord Ave\, Bel
mont\, MA\, 02478\nNative and non-native Spanish speakers alike are welcom
e to come practice the language in a friendly environment. Join this group
to talk about politics\, culture\, visual arts\, literature\, gastronomy\
, or any other topic that interests you. Participation is free and open to
the public. Please register to receive updates as this group develops.\nP
lease note that these are not classes. Beginners who wish to learn Spanish
Basics are encouraged to check out our Language Learning Databases. \nFo
r any questions\, send a message to Elise at ecluster@minlib.net\nRegistra
tion not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/11/2026 9:00 AM
and 12/9/2026 5:00 PM.
LOCATION:Belmont Public Library\, 336 Concord Ave\, Belmont\, MA\, 02478\,
Belmont
URL:https://www.goingson.co/metrowest/belmont/belmont-public-library/conver
sar-en-espanol-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral
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