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Monday, September 2Closed

Topsfield Town Library

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Tuesday, September 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
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Monday, September 9All DayLibrary groundsTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Food Drive supporting Topsfield's Top Cupboard Food Pantry

From September 9-28, 2024, the Topsfield Town Library will be collecting food for the Top Cupboard Food Pantry in the library vestibule during the library’s hours of operation. Please, do not leave items outside the library while we are not open. No expired food will be accepted.…Learn More

Monday, September 97:00—8:00 PMZoom

Virtual: Author Evan Friss Discusses "The Bookshop A History of the American Bookstore"

Virtual: Author Evan Friss Discusses "The Bookshop A History of the American Bookstore"Join the Topsfield Town Library (in partnership with other libraries across the state) with this chat with author Evan Friss about his book The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore - an affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from department stores to indies, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors, and from chains to special-interest community destinations***REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT VIA ZOOM***ABOUT THE BOOK: Bookstores have always been unlike any other kind of store, shaping readers and writers, and influencing our tastes, thoughts, and politics.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 101:00—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
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Wednesday, September 117:00—8:00 PMZoom

Virtual: Great American Unsung Heroes: Dr. Benjamin Rush

Retired Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran is excited to begin his monthly "Great American Unsung Heroes Who Changed The Course Of History" series. ***Sign up from this program via Zoom here***Learn about one of America's forgotten founding fathers -- Dr.…Learn More
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Saturday, September 14All DayTopsfield Common
Activity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

Stephen Fantone: Artist Reception and Drone Demonstration

Stephen Fantone: Artist Reception and Drone DemonstrationThe reception will also feature a special drone demonstration on the Town Common! The rain date is Saturday, September 21st at 12pm.  About the Exhibit: The subject of September's exhibit is Reedy Meadow, the largest freshwater cattail marsh in Massachusetts.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 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
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Saturday, September 2110:00—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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Monday, September 237:00—8:00 PMZoom

Virtual: Heather Wolf Discusses "Find & Identify More Birds: How to Pick a Patch"

Virtual: Heather Wolf Discusses "Find & Identify More Birds: How to Pick a Patch"Join the Topsfield Town Library, in partnership with other libraries throughout the state, as we welcome author Heather Wolf. She will be discussing how to find and identify more birds by picking a "patch," a place close to home where you can watch birds often.…Learn More
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Tuesday, September 241:00—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
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Wednesday, September 2510:30—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

Wednesday, September 255:00—6:30 PMActivity RoomTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

POSTPONED -- Meet the Author: Amazing Grace Markos!

POSTPONED -- Meet the Author: Amazing Grace Markos!THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED! NEW DATE OCTOBER 8. Meet Grace Markos. Grace is a Topsfield resident who wrote a book about her experience with pediatric cancer. You've probably seen the "Go Gold for Grace" signs around town! Grace and her family will be at the library to sign copies of her book "Amazing Grace's Cancer Journey," and talk about childhood cancer.…Learn More

Wednesday, September 257:00—8:00 PMZoom

Virtual: Author Crystal King Discusses "In The Garden Of Monsters"

Author Crystal King will discuss her new book,In The Garden of Monsters, a sinister romance and hypnotic Gothic fairytale with a fascinating twist on the story of Hades and Persephone. She will be in conversation with Diana Giovinazzo, author of The Woman in Red and Antoinette’s Sister, and the co-creator of the literary podcast, Wine, Women and Words, featuring interviews with authors over a glass of wine.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 267:00—8:00 PMZoom

VIRTUAL: Food Prep 101 with Chef Kelcy

VIRTUAL: Food Prep 101 with Chef KelcyPerfect for back-to-school time! We will learn about batch prepping, talk about meal planning, and learn about a delicious and easy refrigerator breakfast.
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Saturday, September 2810:00 AM—1:00 PMLibrary groundsTopsfield Town Library1 South Common St., Topsfield, MA, 01983

National Good Neighbor Day @ the Topsfield Town Library!

National Good Neighbor Day @ the Topsfield Town Library!Please join us on Saturday, September 28th from 10am to 1pm to celebrate National Good Neighbor Day!  Join us on this special day dedicated to building a stronger, more connected community! Activities will include:Lawn gamesSpecial story time with Miss Lindsey - Time: 10:30AMFood drive to benefit the Top Cupboard Food PantryCommunity craft project to be displayed at the library's 150th anniversary reception in DecemberAnd more!In the same spirit as Good Neighbor Day, we are holding a book talk with Grace Markos on Wednesday, September 25th from 5-6:30.…Learn More
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Monday, September 307:00—8:00 PMZoom

Virtual : Great Boston Fires with Author and Historian David Kruh

Virtual : Great Boston Fires with Author and Historian David KruhA look at the devastating fires and their impact on Boston, from the many "great" fires of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries (including the truly Great Fire of 1872,) the Cocoanut Grove tragedy of 1942 (which killed 492,) and the Hotel Vendome fire of 1972 (which resulted in the deaths of nine fire fighters.…Learn More