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Friday, December 16:00—7:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Gingerbread House Decorating!
The annual Friends of the Topsfield Town Library gingerbread house decorating fundraiser! Sign ups are required. Sign up in the Children's Room (in-person only). Sessions are:FRIDAY 12/1 @ 6PMSATURDAY 12/2 @ 10:00, 11:30, and 1:00. Take home kits are also available!
Price is $15/child for Friends of the Library members (max $30)$25/child for non-Friends of the Library members (max $50)Pay by cash, check, or Venmo.…Learn More2
Saturday, December 210:00 AM—2:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Gingerbread House Decorating!
The annual Friends of the Topsfield Town Library gingerbread house decorating fundraiser! Sign ups are required. Sign up in the Children's Room (in-person only). Sessions are:FRIDAY 12/1 @ 6PMSATURDAY 12/2 @ 10:00, 11:30, and 1:00. Take home kits are also available!
Price is $15/child for Friends of the Library members (max $30)$25/child for non-Friends of the Library members (max $50)Pay by cash, check, or Venmo.…Learn MoreSaturday, December 25:00—6:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Holiday on the Green Library Open House
Warm up with the Friends of the Topsfield Library in the Library's Activity Room! Explore the gingerbread houses while sipping on cider and hot cocoa and nibbling on tasty treats. 3
Sunday, December 3Closed
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Tuesday, December 51:00—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 57:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Baking Demo and Discussion with Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell
Virtual Holiday baking event6
Wednesday, December 65:30—7:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Author Talk: Lindsey Fera
Join us as we host local author Lindsey Fera at the Topsfield Town Library! Lindsey is the author of Muskets & Minuets (2021) and Muskets & Masquerades (2023), with the third novel of the trilogy in the works. Lindsey will chat about her passion and inspiration for writing, love of history, her research process, career as a nurse, and more!Our event will be recorded and air on Boxford Cable Access TV (BCATv) and Topsfield Cable Access Media (TCAM) and air live on the Boxford Cable Access Tv website.…Learn More7
Thursday, December 7All DayActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
HVAC Work - Activity Room Closed
Hold for HVAC work. Activity Room to be closed for approximately 2 days.
Thursday, December 77:00—8:00 PMZoom
Healthy winter comfort foods
Join Chef Kelcy on Thursday, December 7th, from 7-8 pm for an evening dedicated to heartwarming culinary delights. Discover the secrets to a lighter yet equally satisfying version of mac and cheese featuring the rich and creamy goodness of Butternut Squash.…Learn More8
Thursday, December 7All DayActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
HVAC Work - Activity Room Closed
Hold for HVAC work. Activity Room to be closed for approximately 2 days.
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Saturday, December 910:00—11:30 AMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Topsfield Memory Cafe
Indoor Memory Cafe hosted by the Rest Stop Ranch
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Sunday, December 10Closed
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Monday, December 117:00—8:00 PMZoom
Virtual - Holiday Romance Book Recommendations with Booklist Reviewer, John Charles
The Topsfield Town Library is partnering with the Ashland Public Library and others throughout the state to bring you this great event!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 2023 that will have your to be read pile tipping over and your holidays spent cozying up to a good book.…Learn More
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Tuesday, December 121:00—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 125:00—6:30 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Craft and Chat
Are you embroidering, crocheting, sewing, or knitting something? Bring your project to the library and chat with other textile crafters while you work!Bring your current project to the library to work in the company of fellow crafters. This is a drop-in program, come when you can, leave when you need.…Learn More13
Wednesday, December 1310:00 AM—12:00 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Friends of the Topsfield Library Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Friends of the Topsfield Library10am to 12pmMeeting will be held in the Topsfield Room on the 2nd floor.…Learn MoreWednesday, December 1310:30—11:30 AMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
CFCE of the North Shore - Music and Movement Playgroup
Coordinated 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 More14
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Saturday, December 1610:00—11:30 AMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Select Board Community Listening Session
From 10:00-11:30AM, 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
Saturday, December 162:00—3:00 PMZoom
VIRTUAL -- Steeped In Secrecy: The Boston Tea Party, 250 Years Later
December 16, 2023 is the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! Join the Topsfield Town Library (in partnership with other libraries across the state) for this program highlighting the story of the Boston Tea Party. The story of tea has always been infused with intrigue, particularly when it became a flash point for tensions between England and Colonial America.…Learn More
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Sunday, December 17Closed
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Tuesday, December 191:00—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 195:30—6:30 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Make a Mini Masterpiece: Holiday Painting Craft for Adults
Please join us on Tuesday, December 19th at 5:30pm for a fun and relaxing painting session! Create a mini masterpiece for your holiday decor or an easy last minute gift. Add a ribbon to your canvas for a one-of-a-kind ornament! No experience necessary.…Learn More20
Wednesday, December 20All DayChildren's RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Kids Take and Make Craft Kit!
We have take-home activity kits available for kids ages 4+! The kits will be in the Children's Room at 10:00 AM, and will be first come, first serve.
Please only take what you need so that everyone can participate!21
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Sunday, December 24Closed
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Monday, December 25Closed
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Tuesday, December 261:00—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 265:00—6:30 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Craft and Chat
Are you embroidering, crocheting, sewing, or knitting something? Bring your project to the library and chat with other textile crafters while you work!Bring your current project to the library to work in the company of fellow crafters. This is a drop-in program, come when you can, leave when you need.…Learn More27
Wednesday, December 27All DayActivity Room
Activity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, and other lawn games in Activity Room
We're officially in winter now. .. short days, cold nights, hot cocoa, snow. Brrrr. But at the Topsfield Town Library. .. we're thinking warmer thoughts! On Wednesday, December 27, our Activity Room will be set up with some of our most popular outdoor…Learn More
Wednesday, December 2710:30 AM—12:30 PMTopsfield RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Topsfield Town Library Art Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Topsfield Town Library Art Committee
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Thursday, December 282:00—3:00 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983
Crafternoon for Kids
Join us for a Crafternoon! Get creative and have fun!
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