Cultural

An exhibition of paintings on the theme of landscapes and houses.

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This talk will focus primarily on, but not be limited to, historic shipwrecks that have occurred south and east of Massachusetts. The region has been called the Graveyard of the North Atlantic with over 3,000 wrecks here since European sailors first began exploring the shores of the western Atlantic.…Learn More

Based on Jeremy D'Entremont's book Boston Light: Three Centuries of History, this talk focuses on Boston Light Station, the site of the first lighthouse on the North American continent. Jeremy will trace its history through three centuries of tragedy, rescues, and colorful human interest stories of keepers and their families.

The holidays are bearing down on us and coming up with new and nutritious options can be challenging. If you are looking for a sweet holiday treat that won't sabotage your healthy eating goals, join registered dietitian Heidi McIndoo to make mini pumpkin pie tartlets.…Learn More

With the holidays right around the corner, take a minute (or an hour) to relax and find some good holiday romance reads! John Charles will give us his best of list of 2024 that will have your TBR pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up with a good book.…Learn More

Join us for a chat with author J. W. Ocker about his book Cult Following: The Extreme Sects That Capture Our Imaginations--And Take Over Our Lives and any other odd thing he'd like to discuss! For anyone interested in the mentality around cults, we invite you to join us for a discussion of the 30 most infamous, audacious, and dangerous cults in history.

Learn about Indigenous Peoples in North America, their resilience and battle for self-sovereignty. We are joined by Professor, Historian, and Author Kathleen DuVal as she discusses her book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America ('An essential American history' says The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today.…Learn More

We are so excited to be chatting with author Alexandra Vasti about regency romance and her most recent book Ne'er Duke Well and her upcoming book Earl Crush. Bring your questions as this will be a rapid fire Q&A!You can borrow Ne'er Duke Well from the library in a variety of formats.…Learn More

Embracing the rhythms of winter is key to creating eco-conscious holiday traditions. Rather than getting carried away by the holiday rush, use this time as an opportunity to create the kind of holiday season you truly want - one focused on the magic of family and togetherness instead of stuff.…Learn More