CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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DEC 2019

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TAG & TWIG7 pm DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM

PRESENTS

PIANIST SERGEI NOVIKOV, 7 pm

SENIOR HOLIDAY GIFT-WRAPPING PARTY & TEA/COCOA 1:30 pm

CREATIVEBUG CRAFT SERIES*, 6 pm

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB*4 pm

CHESS CLUB6 pm

YOUNG AUTHORS CLUB4 pm

PPL PHILOSOPHY CLUB*6 pm

MORNING YOGA*, 8:30 amMCBA BOOK CLUB, 4 pm

IN MANOMET

HISTORY BOOK GROUP 4 pmMurder by the Bookby Claire Harman

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

PPL BOOK CLUB, 7 pmEvery Note Played by Lisa Genova

MORNING YOGA*, 8:30 am

FAMILY FILM SERIES11 amAngry Birds Rated PG

Plymouth Garden Club Annual HOLIDAY GREENS SALE 10 am - 5 pm

FINDING MEDICAL INFORMATION MADE EASY, 3:30 pm

IN MANOMET

KNITTING GROUP, 2:30

READ TO A DOG*, 4 pm DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS

HOLIDAY JAZZ withKareem Sanjaghi, 7 pm

TEEN POETRY, 7 pm

MORNING YOGA*, 8:30 am

IN MANOMET

VINTAGE READS BOOK GROUP, 7 pm Stoner by John Williams

BOOKS at BRUNCH, 11 amSmall Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs

FAMILY LEGO CLUB, 2 pm

IN MANOMET

PPL BOOK CLUB, 2:30 pmEvery Note Played by Lisa Genova

Poetry: THE ART

OF WORDS 1 pm

GED/HiSET CLASS ORIENTATION, 9:30 amCHESS CLUB, 6 pmMOVIE NIGHT, 6 pmAcross the UniverseRated PG-13

A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES Presented by Glyn Dowden, 2 pm

NEW YEAR’S DAYLIBRARY CLOSED

FAMILY FILM SERIES, 11 amSpider-Man: Into the SpiderverseRated PG

CHRISTMAS EVELIBRARY CLOSED

LIBRARY CLOSED

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 3 & UP

NOON YEAR’S EVE PARTY, 11:30 am

NEW YEAR’S EVELIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:30 PM

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS GALORE! Family Story Time (Age 0 - 6), Tots & Tales (Age 0 - 3),

& Mother Goose on the Loose* (Up to 18 months)BOTH AT THE LIBRARY AND ON MONDAYS AT THE MANOMET BRANCH

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PPL CLASSICS BOOK CLUB, 6:30 pmThe Plague by Albert Camus

ART EXPLORERS*10:30 am

Christmas Eve DayTuesday, December 24 LIBRARY CLOSED

Christmas DayWednesday, December 25 LIBRARY CLOSED

Family Film SeriesThursday, December 26, 11 amJoin us for a screening of Angry Birds (rated PG). Snacks are provided. All ages are welcome.

Family Film SeriesFriday, December 27, 11 amJoin us for a screening of Spider-Man: Into the Spi-derverse (rated PG). Snacks are provided. All ages are welcome.

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGES 3 & UP

Noon Year’s EveTuesday, December 31, 11:30 amRing in 2020 with us! Join us for an afternoon of crafts, music, dancing, refreshments, and fun. You don’t want to miss out on the balloon drop at Noon! Entertainment will be provided by DJ Keith Hamlin of Just Dance Music Productions.

Tuesday, December 31LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:30 PM

New Year’s DayWednesday, January 1, 2020LIBRARY CLOSED

WEEKLY PROGRAMSTUESDAYS: Device Advice, 2:30 pmPPL Chess Club, 6 pm

WEDNESDAYS: Pajama Story Time, 6:30 pm

THURSDAYS: Morning Yoga*, 8:30 am

SATURDAYS: Saturday Stories, 11 am

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTSAll programs are held at the Plymouth Public Library unless otherwise indicated.

* REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Senior Holiday Gift-Wrapping Party & Tea/CocoaWednesday, December 11, 1:30 pm Need a secluded place to wrap that gift for a special someone? We’ll provide holiday wrapping supplies (Christmas, Chanukah, and festive wrappings) and the space. Or, bring along your holiday cards and get a start on writing to family and friends. A fun event for those looking for a secret place to wrap presents and enjoy a cup of tea or hot chocolate with local Seniors who can assist in wrapping as well as sharing memories, music and refreshments. Refreshments provided by Sunrise of Plymouth Beach.

Creativebug Craft Series*Wednesday, December 11, 6 pmLearn a craft or two with our new database, Creativebug! Library staff will offer different crafts during the fall program series, using the video tutorials on Creativebug! and the resources we have in the library. Paint your own holiday gift wrap and learn tricks for other fun holiday gift decorations. All supplies provided.

IN MANOMET

Vintage Reads Book GroupThursday, December 12, 7 pmStoner by John Williams

Art Explorers* Friday, December 13, 10:30 am Art Explorers is a 30-minute process art program for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Process art is made with a focus on exploration and discovery, rather than on the end product. This approach encourages self-expression, problem-solving and fine motor strengthening. Children and their caregivers will explore a variety of materials and tools. Please come dressed for a mess!

Books at BrunchSaturday, December 14, 11 amSmall Fry by Lisa Brennan-JobsJobs details what life was like growing up with tech guru, Steve Jobs, as a father. Join us for a discussion of this nonfiction title with light brunch fare served. Copies of the book are available one month prior to the meeting at the Circulation Desk.

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 5 & UP

Family Lego ClubSaturday, December 14, 2 pm

IN MANOMET

PPL Book ClubSaturday, December 14, 2:30 pmEvery Note Played by Lisa Genova

A Child’s Christmas in Wales presented by Glyn DowdenMonday, December 16, 2 pmGlyn Dowden, local poet, writer, singer and performer will perform from the Dylan Thomas book entitled A Child’s Christmas in Wales. A small children’s chorus will join Mr. Dowden in this wonderful telling of times past. Be transported to Wales during this heart-warming performance.

FOR AGES 8 – 12

Dungeons and Dragons Club: Kids’ Session*Tuesday, December 17, 4 pm

Young Authors ClubWednesday, December 18, 4 pmDo you like to write stories? Do you dream of writing a script for a movie or comic book? Come meet with other young writers at the Young Authors Club! Ages 8-11. Registration is encouraged.

PPL Philosophy Club*Wednesday, December 18, 6 pmThe PPL Philosophy Club, based on the Ben Franklin Junta model, is a group gathering to enjoy conversations about different philosophical topics. The discussion is led by Dr. Patt Steiner; the members select the topics for discussion. These topics feature moral, educational and philosophical ideas. Registration is required, seating is limited.

IN MANOMET

History Book GroupThursday, December 19, 4 pm Murder by the Book: The Crime That Shocked Dickens’ London by Claire Harman

FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 4-6

MCBA Book ClubThursday, December 19, 4 pmSponsored by Salem State University, the Massachu-setts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program. Each year, a master list of 25 titles is released and a winner is chosen each April. Students are encouraged to read at least 5 books in order to place a vote for their favorite book in February of 2020. Discuss the books you’ve read and find out what you may want to read next! All of the books are available in the Chil-dren’s Room! Snacks will be provided.

Poetry: The Art of WordsSunday, December 1, 1 pm

DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS:

Sergei Novikov, pianistMonday, December 2, 7 pmThis evening is our official kickoff for the holiday season with Classical and Jazz pianist, Sergei Novikov. Come early, the room fills up quickly and get ready for the holiday spirit!

GED/HiSET ClassTuesday, December 3, 9:30 am

Movie NightTuesday, December 3, 6 pmAcross the Universe (2007) Rated PG-13 Join us for a love story set against the backdrop of the 1960’s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, mind exploration and rock ‘n roll, moving from the dockyards of Liverpool to the creative psychedelia of Greenwich Village, from the riot-torn streets of Detroit to the killing fields of Vietnam. The star-crossed lovers, Jude and Lucy, along with a small group of friends and musicians, are swept up into the emerging anti-war and counterculture movements, with “Dr. Robert” and “Mr. Kite” as their guides. Tumultuous forces outside their control ultimately tear the young lovers apart, forcing Jude and Lucy--against all odds--to find their own way back to each other. PPL Classics Book ClubTuesday, December 3, 6:30 pmThe Plague by Albert Camus

FOR AGES 9 – 18

Teen Advisory Group & Tween Interest GroupWednesday, December 4, 7 pm

Plymouth Garden Club Annual Greens SaleSaturday, December 7, 10 am - 4 pmThis annual fundraiser helps support the wonderful community work that the Garden Club performs throughout the year. Make sure to come early - the wreaths are stunning, the arrangements are lovely and you will get in the holiday spirit, of course!

IN MANOMET

Manomet Knitting GroupSaturday, December 7, 2:30 pmDo you enjoy knitting? Join us at the Manomet Branch Library for an informal, drop in gathering to work on your latest project and socialize. Please note, this is not a knitting class and no formal instruction will be given.

Finding Health/Medical Information Made EasySaturday, December 7, 3:30 pm Are you not very computer savvy? Do you find searching the Internet a bit frustrating at times? We have the healthy solution for you with our Outreach/Medical Librarian, Tom Cummiskey, who will show you exactly how to find reliable, current and easy to understand information on a host of medical topics. The class is hands-on, working in teams of two, with interesting examples from history and literature. For the upcoming Holiday season, we’ll take a look at common cold prevention strategies, arthritis discomfort prevention in cold weather, and eating healthy as the holidays approach, as we discover a variety of sites from the National Library of Medicine. Free print-outs are available on medical topics, as well as refreshments.

Read to a Dog*Monday, December 9, 4 pmChildren who are independent readers may sign up for one 15-minute session to read to Legend, a golden retriever who is a Dog B.O.N.E.S. therapy dog!. This is a great opportunity to read aloud in a comfortable environment which can help improve comprehension and confidence!

DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS:

Holiday Jazz with the Kareem Sanjaghi BandMonday, December 9, 7 pmJoin us for our annual holiday jazz program with drummer Kareem Sanjaghi and his renowned band.

Your Story, Your Voice: Teen Poetry WorkshopMonday, December 9, 7 pm PPL Book ClubTuesday, December 10, 7 pmEvery Note Played by Lisa Genova