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🖼️ Tiny Art Show! 🧑🎨
Join us for our 2nd Annual Tiny Art Show, featuring miniature masterpieces created by artists of all ages from our community! The artworks will be on display during library hours until February28th. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate local talent and creativity!
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Library closed due to winter storm
For the safety of our patrons and staff, the library will be closed due to the winter storm.
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Singalong and Dance Party with Miss Rebecca!
Come sing and dance with us. All ages and communities welcome.Funded by the Friends of the Cohasset Library.
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Lego Club
Join us for an hour of building with LEGO®s. Completed projects will be put on display in the Children's Room. All ages and communities welcome.
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Movement & Mindfulness - Requires Registration
Please register each child and caregiver separatelyLearn to connect mind and body through storytelling, breathwork and games in this Movement and Mindfulness series designed for young children and their families. In this weekly program, we will read stories, stretch and move our bodies through play, as well as learn to breathe deeply, all in an effort to establish connection with others and peace within. Ages 4 and under with caregiver. Funded by the Friends of the Cohasset LibraryPlease let us know if you need to cancel or cancel online
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Virtual -Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble. Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world's largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson's Gamble reveals how, as it defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration, the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation's developing identity. About the Author: Tom Crouch joined the Smithsonian in 1974 and has served both the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of American History in a variety of curatorial and administrative posts Register for the live event for the opportunity to ask the author your questions!Register now! https://libraryc.org/cohassetlibrary/107731/register This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cohasset Library
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Teen Cafe
Drop by the YA Room any time between 3 and 5 for a relaxing afternoon! Teens can grab a snack, play games, and work on their homework. Registration is not required. This in-person teen program is open to individuals in 6th-12th grades. The Friends of the Cohasset Library sponsor this free event. Disclaimer(s)Food AllergiesWe cannot guarantee that the food served at this event has not come into contact with allergens.
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Drop-In Tech Help
Drop-In Tech Help – your go-to destination for all your tech-related queries and conundrums! If you need help with setting up your new device, troubleshooting pesky software glitches, accessing and using social media, or any other technology related questions, our wonderful teen tech helper is here to assist you every step of the way.The tech helper will be available from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
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Reading Partners, Therapy dog reading program
Our reading therapy dogs will be here to practice their listening skills! Bring your favorite book to read to a therapy dog or borrow one from the library. Our team of therapy dogs are non-judgmental listeners who give confidence to emerging readers as they work their way to become automatic and fluent readers. Our team of dogs have been trained and certified by CWDF Canine Ambassadors and visit weekly through the generosity of the Cohasset Working Dog Foundation. Sign up on arrival for your 10 minute appointment. First come first served.
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Knitting Group
This free knitting group, led by veteran knitter Lisa Rosen, welcomes knitters of all levels. No experience required. Sit and knit with your friends or get help with your project. Drop ins are welcome.
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Library Book Group Meeting
Please join us for our discussion.Our Selection this month is Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson.When Ebby Freeman’s high-profile romance falls apart, the ensuing media attention dredges up memories of a family tragedy nearly 20 years earlier. It was an unthinkable event that thrust young Ebby into the public eye at the worst time.To distance herself from her painful past and more recent troubles, Ebby leaves her Connecticut home and flees to a small town in France, only to find her past catches up with her.As she looks back, Ebby is compelled to piece together the connection between a beloved family heirloom, a stoneware jar crafted by an enslaved artisan, and her current struggles.All are welcome
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Storytime with Ms. Sarah
Join Ms. Sarah every Wednesday afternoon for songs and stories. A coloring page or small activity will be provided while supplies last. All are welcome, no registration required!
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Successfully Navigating College Admissions Zoom Presentation
Successfully Navigating College Admissions This WinterWe are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate today’s changing landscape.The session will cover current admissions trends and strategies, the evolving test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find the right fit, and key timelines and action steps that can make this season productive while easing stress along the way.We will also take a close look at the holistic admissions review process, including what admissions officers value when evaluating applicants and how students can develop a strong personal narrative that reflects their strengths, interests, and experiences.This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens. It provides a clear and strategic overview of what students should prioritize for a successful college admissions journey and how to approach the process with confidence and less stress. The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College LLC (www.standoutforcollege.com). Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81073048328?pwd=hMxhQP1bVb9t4zwAto37BRrEk3Gsv3.1Meeting ID: 810 7304 8328Passcode: 062519 Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mAF_4qRqTQ2PYCwTXounEw
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Take and Make Craft Kits for Kids
Take & Make Craft Kits are available for pick up at the main desk on Thursdays beginning at 10:00. These theme-based craft kits will contain all you need to create an exciting project. Quantities are limited. Generously funded by the Friends of the Cohasset Library.
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Teen Cafe
Drop into the YA Room anytime between 3 and 5 to enjoy a relaxing afternoon! Teens can grab a snack, play games, do homework, and complete crafts. Registration is not required. This is an in-person teen program for individuals for 6th-12th Graders. Disclaimer(s)Food AllergiesWe cannot guarantee that food served at this event has not come into contact with allergens.
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Drop-In Tech Help
Drop-In Tech Help – your go-to destination for all your tech-related queries and conundrums! If you need help with setting up your new device, troubleshooting pesky software glitches, accessing and using social media, or any other technology related questions, our wonderful teen tech helper is here to assist you every step of the way.The tech helper will be available from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
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Tinker Thursday
Explore, experiment, and invent with hands-on activities using Playstix, Magnetic Tiles, Brickyard Building Blocks, Brainflakes and a marble run. Open to all ages. Registration is not required.
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Library closed
Library closed at 5pm
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Knitting help session
Help session for Wednesday knitting participants.
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Friday Film Matinee - Fences
Enjoy a free, daytime movie at the library! Today's selection is Fences (2016). This is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a black garbage collector in 1950s Pittsburgh named Troy Maxson. Bitter about his lot in life, Maxson frequently takes out his frustrations on his loved ones. Snacks courtesy of The Friends of the Cohasset Library.
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Drop-In Tech Help 💻📱
Drop-In Tech Help – your go-to destination for all your tech-related queries and conundrums! If you need help with setting up your new device, troubleshooting pesky software glitches, accessing and using social media, or any other technology related question, our wonderful teen tech helper is here to assist you every step of the way.The tech helper will be available from 10:30 to 12:00pm by the public computers.