CALENDAR OF EVENTSMAY

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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 Main Library and on Mondays at the Manomet Branch

Go online for specific dates and times.

The New England Chamber Players7 pm

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

AUTHOR TALK & RECEPTIONMarjorie, Brownie & Me: Readers, Columnists & Their Books, 7 pm

DEMENTIA TOOL-BOX SERIES, Part 3Presented by Stafford Hill2 pmTeen Advisory Group & Tween Interest Group, 7 pm

VINTAGE READS BOOK GROUP7 pm MANOMET

PROSE TO POETRY: Writing for Seniors & Friends, 1:30 pm*YOUNG AUTHOR’S CLUB, 4 pm

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

FILM & DISCUSSION 1 pm Eye on the Sixties

PPL WRITER’S GROUP 6 pm

SATURDAY STORIES11 am

LEGO FUN, 2 pm

The Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum Presents

The Weston Wind Quintet & Friends 7 pm

CHESS CLUB6 - 8 pm

PPL BOOK CLUBNorse Mythology by Neil Gaiman7 pm

THE N. E. ELECTRIC AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION CAR SHOW, 1 pm

Family Fun!DPW DAY10 am - 2 pm MCBA BOOK CLUB* Children Grades 4 - 64 pm

MEMORIAL DAY

THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED

SATURDAY STORIES11 am

Fairies

ARTWEEK2018MARK T. SMALL, Blues Guitar 7 pm

DEMENTIA TOOLBOX SERIES, Part 2Presented by Stafford Hill2 pm

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

AUTHOR TALK & BOOK SIGNINGTED REINSTEIN7 pm

PPL CLASSIC’S CLUBThe Awakeningby Kate Chopin6:30 pm

INTRODUCING: YOGA!!!!*8:30 am

THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED

CHESS CLUB6 - 8 pm

MOVIE NIGHT 6 pmA Dog’s Purpose Rated G

Poetry: THE ART OF WORDS

1 pm

SATURDAY STORIES11 am

HISTORY BOOK GROUP 4 pm MANOMET

MAY HIGHLIGHTS

Special Programs and Events

ARTWEEK2018The Plymouth Bay Cultural District is celebrating ArtWeek2018 through the 5th of May. Take in unique collaborative events for all ages celebrating arts, culture, music, history and so much more, right in the heart of America’s hometown. At the Library we are delighted to participate. Check out our listings below. For additional information or the full Town-wide calendar go online to www.plymouthbayculture.org/events/month/2018-05

CHESS CLUB Tuesday, May 1, 6-8pm

TUESDAY NIGHT MOVIETuesday, May 1, 6 pmA Dog’s Purpose, Rated GCome celebrate National Pet Month with us by watching A Dog’s Purpose, the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The movie is based on Bruce Cameron’s best-selling novel, A Dog’s Purpose: A Novel For Humans. Enjoy the movie with free popcorn! Stafford Hill presents

DEMENTIA TOOLBOX SERIES, PART 2 Empathetic communicationWednesday, May 2, 2 pmThis is the second part of our three part program.

CELEBRATING ARTWEEK2018Mark T. Small - Blues Guitar Thursday, May 3, 7 pm Local Blues Guitarist Mark T. Small will give a benefit performance for Plymouth Bay Culture ArtWeek Celebration. Side Door will be open at 6:30 pm for the event.

SATURDAY STORIES: FairiesSaturday, May 5, 11 amIn celebration of ArtWeek2018, we are featuring stories about fairies. Come find our fairy doors! And, YES, please dress up as your favorite fairy!

POETRY: The Art of WordsSunday, May 6, 1 pm Featured poets are Ben Berman and Barbara S. Carlson. Open mic at the conclusion of the poetry reading.

THE NEW ENGLAND CHAMBER PLAYERSMonday, May 7, 7 pm Enjoy the classical performance of one of our favorite chamber ensembles. The selection of pieces will include performances with the oboe, clarinet, flute and guest musicians.

CHESS CLUB Tuesday, May 8, 6-8pm

AUTHOR TALK & BOOK SIGNINGTuesday, May 8, 7pm“Marjorie, Brownie and Me: Readers, Columnists and Their Books” by Sandra OliverJoin us this evening for a very special presentation by Cookbook Author, Food Historian and writer Sandy Oliver. Refreshments will be served.This program has been made possible by the Mayflower Book Club and friends and family of Annette Talbot. This program will officially “kick-off” the introduction of our newest book club – The Cookbook Club! Join us!

Stafford Hill presents

DEMENTIA TOOLBOX SERIES, PART 3Care for the caregiver Wednesday, May 9, 2pm

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP MEETING Wednesday, May 9, 7pm

TWEEN INTEREST GROUP MEETING Wednesday, May 9, 7pm

VINTAGE READS BOOK GROUPThursday, May 10, 7 pm, Manomet

SATURDAY STORIES Saturday, May 12, 11 am

Mother’s DaySunday, May 13The Library is closed to celebrate mothers everywhere!

PROSE TO POETRY: WRITING FOR SENIORS AND FRIENDS* Tuesday, May 15, 1:30 pmLearn from Judith Campbell, author of the Olympia Brown mystery series, how to craft your work. Please bring writing materials and a highlighter. Registration is required.

YOUNG AUTHORS CLUB Tuesday, May 15, 4 pm Come meet with other young writers between the ages of 8 and 11, at the Young Authors Club! Meeting on the third Tuesday of every month. The club will be putting out its own literary magazine, so all members will have a chance to see their work published.

CHESS CLUB Tuesday, May 15, 6-8pm

FILM & DISCUSSIONWednesday, May 16 at 1 pm “Eye on the Sixties: The Iconic Photography of Rowland Scherman” Director, Chris Szwedo will be present to discuss the film afterward. The film chronicles important social periods in the 1960’s with footage from Newport, RI, New York City, Bethel NY (Woodstock), Boston, Berkeley, Santa Fe, and the idyllic Outer Cape Cod. Refreshments provided by Brookdale of Plymouth.

PPL WRITER’S GROUP Wednesday, May 16 at 6 pm

HISTORY BOOK GROUP Thursday, May 17, 4 pm, Manomet

LEGO FUN AT THE LIBRARY Saturday, May 19, 2 pm Children ages 8 to 11 are invited to join us for Lego Fun at the Library! Legos will be provided.

The Dr. Richard M. Shiff Forum presents

THE WESTON WIND QUINTET & FRIENDSMonday, May 21, 7 pm This Chamber music ensemble includes the flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon and piano.

CHESS CLUB Tuesday, May 22, 6-8pm

PPL BOOK CLUB Wednesday, May 23, 7pm Neil Gaiman’s Norse MythologyNeil Gaiman, long inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction, presents a bravura rendition of the Norse gods and their world from their origin though their upheaval in Ragnarok.

DPW DAY Thursday, May 24, 10 am – 2 pm Children of all ages are invited to join us for this special event featuring a display of public works equipment in the library parking lot, such as a bucket truck, loader, sweeper truck, plow, and much more!

MCBA BOOK CLUB: THE INTERMISSION* Thursday, May 24, 4 pm Children in grades 4-6 are invited to join us for the last meeting of our MCBA Book Club: The Intermission! Our regular MCBA Book Club will resume on Thursday, June 28. Snacks will be provided.

The New England Electric Automobile Association

CAR SHOW Sunday, May 27, 1 pm See the latest in hybrid and electric vehicles, local car dealers and proud owners will be bringing several models for viewing. Rain or shine. Call Jesse for further information 617-890-9605

CHESS CLUB Tuesday, May 29, 6-8pm

AUTHOR TALK & BOOK SIGNING with Ted Reinstein Tuesday, May 29, 7pmJoin us for Ted’s book talk about his newest title “New England’s General Stores.” There will be a book signing at the conclusion of the program.

PPL CLASSICS BOOK CLUBWednesday, May 30, 6:30 pm “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin

YOGA WITH BARBARA WARD*From the Yoga ConnectionThursday, May 31 at 8:30 amPlease enter the Library through the side door! For the beginner to the advanced, each student will be encouraged to work at their own level of comfort. $10 per class, $8 for Plymouth Public Library Corporation Members. For additional information call (508) 830-4250 x222.

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