December 2024

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Monday, December 210:30—11:15 AMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Mini Movers Studio Dance & Movement Class

Mini Movers Studio Dance & Movement ClassJoin Mini Movers Studio each month for a fun themed dance and movement class! Perfect for ages 2 to 5.  Caregivers are required to remain with children throughout program. Funded by the Coordinated Family and Community Engagement grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care awarded to Peabody Public Schools to serve families from Beverly, Boxford, Danvers, Marblehead, Middleton, Peabody, Salem, Swampscott, and Topsfield.
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Tuesday, December 310:30 AM—12:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

The Halifax Explosion of 1917

Halifax explosionJoin us on Tuesday, December 3rd, at 10:30am, when Topsfield resident, David Read, will be presenting his research on the Halifax Explosion that occurred in the midst of World War One.

Tuesday, December 31:00—4:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Mahjongg

Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com

Tuesday, December 35:00—6:30 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Crochet Clinic

Drop in for some social crocheting! Got a new stitch you're trying to learn? A confusing pattern to interpret? Or maybe you just want a friendly chat while working on your latest project?
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Wednesday, December 47:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Robin Williams -- The Man of a Thousand Laughs & Tears

Robin WilliamsAnyone who has seen just five minutes of footage of Robin Williams performing can attest to his frenetic, warm-hearted zaniness. For every minute of laughter, he successfully delivered one of tears. Enjoy a look at the life and a career of this beloved Academy Award-winning actor and comedian.
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Friday, December 64:30—6:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Gingerbread Open House and Pick Up

QR codes for gingerbread eventThe Friends of the Topsfield Library are thrilled to announce the return of the gingerbread house fundraiser! The process is a little different this year. In two easy steps, you can order and pay for a kit! All kits are $20 each. To decorate, pick up your prepaid kit and drop in during an open house session or take your kit home.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 710:00 AM—1:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Gingerbread Open House and Pick Up

QR codes for gingerbread eventThe Friends of the Topsfield Library are thrilled to announce the return of the gingerbread house fundraiser! The process is a little different this year. In two easy steps, you can order and pay for a kit! All kits are $20 each. To decorate, pick up your prepaid kit and drop in during an open house session or take your kit home.…Learn More

Saturday, December 74:00—6:30 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Holiday on the Green: Refreshments at the Library!

Stop by the library during the Holiday on the Green for cider, hot chocolate, and baked goods provided for free by the Friends of the Topsfield Library and their wonderful members! 
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Tuesday, December 101:00—4:00 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Mahjongg

Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com

Tuesday, December 104:00—7:00 PMLibrary groundsTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Celebrating 150 Years of the Topsfield Town Library!

Celebrating 150 Years of the Topsfield Town Library!Everyone is cordially invited to join the staff and Trustees of the Topsfield Town Library as we celebrate our 150th birthday on December 10, 2024. We will serve cake, offer entertainment and a discussion of library history, highlight the library's art collection, and unveil a community art project to mark the occasion.…Learn More
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Wednesday, December 1110:00 AM—12:00 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Friends of the Topsfield Library Monthly Meeting

The Friends of the Topsfield Library meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. They do not meet in July or August.…Learn More

Wednesday, December 1110:30—11:30 AMChildren's RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

CFCE of the North Shore -- Music and Movement Playgroup

CFCE of the North Shore -- Music and Movement PlaygroupCoordinated Family Community Engagement (CFCE) manages and runs this fun event! Music and movement are important at every stage of a child’s development and can be brought together in this fun, interactive program. CFCE's programs include music with activities to further refine children's fine and gross motor skills.…Learn More
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Thursday, December 127:00—8:00 PMZoom

Virtual - Author Q&A - "Invisible Strings 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift"

Virtual -  Author Q&A - "Invisible Strings 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift"We're celebrating Taylor Swift's birthday (Dec 13th) all month long! As we all know, Taylor is a musician and poet. Her words, put to music, sing to our souls. Today, we're chatting with author Kristie Frederick Daugherty about her book, "Invisible Strings: 113 Poets Respond to the Songs of Taylor Swift" - Swifties will experience the profundity and nuance of Swift’s lyrics through this anthology of brand-new poems inspired by Taylor Swift songs, while having fun matching the poems to songs from all of her eras—vault tracks included! For poetry lovers, this one-of-a-kind anthology is an unparalleled collection of new work from today’s most lauded and revered poets.…Learn More
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Saturday, December 1410:00—11:00 AMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Select Board Community Listening Session

From 10:00-11AM, one to two Select Board members will be at the Town Library in an open forum format and give residents a chance to share thoughts and ideas and to ask any questions. There is no set agenda, just a chance to communicate with your elected Town officials.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 1710:30—11:15 AMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Library Playtime!

Library Playtime!Come climb, play, roll, and bounce at this free play morning at the library!This is a non-structured event, and not a storytime. For babies and toddlers crawling and older.

Tuesday, December 171:00—4:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Mahjongg

Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com

Tuesday, December 175:00—6:30 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Crochet Clinic

Drop in for some social crocheting! Got a new stitch you're trying to learn? A confusing pattern to interpret? Or maybe you just want a friendly chat while working on your latest project?
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Wednesday, December 187:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Great American Unsung Heroes: Elizabeth Freeman

Elizabeth FreemanLearn about Elizabeth Freeman, a little-known national hero, and a symbol of courage and spirit to all who cherish freedom.
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Friday, December 202:00—3:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: The History of Elvis Presley

Elvis PresleyJoin us for a talk on the life of the King of Rock and Roll
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Tuesday, December 24Closed

Topsfield Town Library

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Wednesday, December 25Closed

Topsfield Town Library

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Tuesday, December 311:00—4:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Mahjongg

Drop-in Mahjongg! All levels welcome! No sign-up necessary. Questions? Email Jean at: ttlmahjongg@gmail. com

Tuesday, December 315:00—6:30 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

CANCELED - Crochet Clinic

Drop in for some social crocheting! Got a new stitch you're trying to learn? A confusing pattern to interpret? Or maybe you just want a friendly chat while working on your latest project?