Upcoming Programs for Adults
Date Night at the Library
Book a novel evening at the library with your partner with the Conant Public Library’s new date nights! Grab your partner and stop into the library during open hours, pick up your date night packet at the front desk, and have fun! Date night tasks can all be accomplished within the library within an hour or two! Second dates are also available!
Please call the library at (978) 422-6409 with questions.
Slackers Book Club
September 1st - September 30th
Slackers Book Club is a self service book club open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection at the circulation desk. The book for September is The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. There are no formal meetings, no questions to answer, no deadlines. It’s a dream for Slackers! You may love the book …or you may not! If you insist on doing something, we will have some special Slackers bookmarks available with the books.
No registration necessary (of course!).
Author Presentation: Left for Dead: shipwreck, treachery and survival at the edge of the world
Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30pm
Join author Eric Jay Dolin at the Sterling Senior Center, 36 Muddy Pond Road, as he presents his newest book, Left for Dead: shipwreck, treachery and survival at the edge of the world. In Left for Dead, Dolin explores seafaring adventures of the early 1800s, including the lives of castaway sailors over their 18-month ordeal. This program is generously sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Digestive Issues
Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 pm
Please join Meri Jo, Sterling resident, LSW, Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner and Certified Whole Health Educator as she discusses digestive disorders. Digestive disorders are on the rise, and it’s common to hear our friends share their maladies. What is happening to us, as humans, that our digestive tracts are so dysfunctional? There are many reasons for this and Meri Jo will address some of them and take questions from participants. (Please note that Meri Jo is not a medical doctor and if you are having significant issues, she and we recommend contacting your doctor.)
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Classics Book Club
Thursday, September 19th at 6:30 pm
The Classics Book Club will discuss Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. Copies of the book will be available at the library.
No registration required.
Old-Time Radio Hour
Wednesday, September 25th at 1 pm
Join us for an hour of suspense or laughter, mystery or drama, while we listen to old-time radio shows together, over a cup of coffee or tea. Prepare to relive old memories and make new ones with library friends! Fun for adults of all ages. Dementia friendly program and setting.
No registration necessary.
September Cookbook Club
Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30 pm
Discover healthy but delicious recipes at the Conant Public Library's Cookbook Club! Join us as we sample nutrient-dense, flexible recipes from The Noom Kitchen. Choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; please let us know which recipe you have chosen so we can avoid duplicates.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Samatha Meditation
Thursday, September 26th from 6-7:30 pm
Everyone ages 14 plus, please join us for a Samatha Meditation class at the 1835 Town Hall. Samatha means calm. Through this meditation practice, the aim is to move the mind into calm and stillness while remaining alert and awake. By placing mindfulness on the breath, joy and concentration will be cultivated. By practicing over time, the chattering, unruly mind settles down and we begin to understand more about the mental habits that keep us from happiness, freedom, and understanding. Please bring a yoga mat or thick towel to sit on as participants will be on the floor, as you are able.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Soup-er Supper
Monday, September 30th at 6:30 pm
Nights are getting colder but the kitchen is heating up! Join us as we enjoy a Soup-er Supper- every participant will bring their favorite prepared soup or chili to share with others! Prepare your dish at home, then join us to discover more delicious recipes to keep you warm all winter long. Please let us know what dish you have chosen so we can avoid duplicates and ensure a variety.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
October Slackers Book Club
October 1st - October 31st
Slackers Book Club is a self service book club open to all readers. Stop by each month and pick up a copy of the most recent selection at the circulation desk. The book for October is the thriller Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough. There are no formal meetings, no questions to answer, no deadlines. It’s a dream for Slackers! You may love the book …or you may not! If you insist on doing something, we will have some special Slackers bookmarks available with the books.
No registration necessary (of course!).
October Adult Craft
Tuesday, October 1st at 6:30 pm or Thursday, October 3rd at 1 pm
Please join other crafters to make your own stuffed fabric pumpkins. Make a variety of sizes and colors, depending on your space. You will be thrilled with the results of this easy and fun craft!
Registration is required - Click here for Oct. 1st or here for Oct. 3rd, or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist Presentation: An Unsolved Mystery
Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm
Has anyone seen $500 million in art lying around Boston? An hour or so after 1990 St. Patrick’s Day ended, two men dressed as Boston cops entered the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, stayed for about 90 minutes, and left with 13 pieces of art. None of the priceless items have been found. Bob Ainsworth, author of Duped, a fictional account of the robbery, will review the actual details of the theft, the suspects, and the motives behind the world’s most valued art theft at The Sterling Senior Center. This program is sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Fit Lit Book Club
Saturday, October 5th at 8:00 am (weather permitting)
Start your day with a fun book discussion and some exercise! The Fit Lit Book Club will meet at the Cider Mill entrance of the Sterling Rail Trail. Participants should read Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman prior to the walk. We will enjoy a discussion of this funny, moving tale of ordinary people trying to make a living as we walk. Books are available at the library for checkout.
No registration is required.
Adult No-Bake Dessert
Monday, October 7th at 1:00 pm
Enjoy all the flavors of fall at the Adult No-Bake Dessert program! Adults are invited to make their own delicious Apple Cinnamon Oreo Delight at the library. All supplies are provided for making this tasty treat!
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Murder Mystery
Tuesday, October 8th at 6 pm
Please join us for Death by Chocolate, a mystery set in 1900’s Paris. You and your friends will help solve the murder by listening to clues and sizing up the characters sitting right next to you! Prizes for best costume and best actor, so come ready to play! And of course, there’s chocolate!
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Adult Coloring
Wednesday, October 9th at 1pm
Adults are invited to enjoy a relaxing afternoon coloring at the library. All supplies are provided.
No registration required.
Stuffed Supper
Tuesday, October 15th at 6:30 pm
Looking for a fun way to discover new recipes? Join us as we enjoy a Stuffed Supper- every participant should bring a “stuffed” dish from home - the possibilities are endless with stuffed chicken, peppers, shells, even cookies! Prepare your dish at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. We will send out recipes following the program. Please let us know what dish you have chosen so we can avoid duplicates and ensure a variety.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Making Medicare Easy
Thursday, October 17th at 6:30 pm
Please join us for a presentation “Making Medicare Easy” with Scott Maibor. Scott will be discussing everything you wanted to know about Medicare since open enrollment is coming up in December! His talk will include: 2025 Part D changes due to the Inflation Reduction Act, Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, Navigating Medicare Advantage Plans, Carrier and Plan Changes, Medicare Supplement Plans, Enrollment and Appeals Processes. Questions welcome!
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Scrabble and Snacks
Tuesday, October 22nd at 1:00 pm
Sterling, MA, Do you love to play Scrabble, but have trouble finding opponents to play with? Adults are invited to show off their wordsmithing skills. Snacks will be provided.
No registration required.
Reluctant Migrants Author Talk
Thursday, October 24th at 6:30 pm
Please join us as Teresa Fava Thomas, Ph.D. discusses her book The Reluctant Migrants: Migration from the Italian Veneto to Central Massachusetts with a slide show and discussion to follow. Come and find out more about this fascinating glimpse into local history. The program will be held at the Sterling Senior Center.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Old-Time Radio Hour
Wednesday, October 30th at 1 pm
Join us for an hour of suspense or laughter, mystery or drama, while we listen to old-time radio shows together, over a cup of coffee or tea. Prepare to relive old memories and make new ones with library friends! Fun for adults of all ages. Dementia friendly program and setting.
No registration necessary.
October Cookbook Club
Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30
Discover inventive yet uncomplicated recipes at the Conant Public Library's Cookbook Club! Join us as we sample recipes that are healthy but not boring, using everyday ingredients, from Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck. Choose a recipe from the cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; please let us know which recipe you have chosen so we can avoid duplicates.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
