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Interested in writing amongst a group of peers? During the meetings you will have conversations about writing habits, sharing work and giving critique (optional of course!), and have a timed writing portion to work on your latest work in progress or write on a theme.
Members should bring pencils, pens, notebooks, loose-leaf paper and/or a laptop for brainstorming and taking notes.
No registration required.
Come to our Movie Matinee on Saturday, May 25th at 11 AM in the Marcy Room. We will be showing the 2024 movie Mean Girls, directed by Samantha Jayne. “New student Cady Heron navigates the thorny jungles of teenage and high school drama. Led by Regina George, the elite clique The Plastics welcomes Cady into their exclusive group. When she falls for Regina’s ex, Aaron Samuels, Cady risks her social status and faces Regina’s wrath. With the help of her socially shunned friends Janis and Damian, Cady must survive high school, the most dangerous mission of her life. The film is a remake of the 2004 comedy of the same name.”
“…a love letter to teens who are comfortable just being themselves”.–RogerEbert.com
Rated: PG-13
Run time: 1 hour 52 minutes
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Starring: Reneé Rapp, Tina Fey, Angourie Rice, Ashley Park, and Bebe Wood
All Movie Matinees are free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided. No registration required.
Join us on Thursday, May 30th at 7 PM in the Marcy Room, for The Unsung Heroine Behind the New Deal PART 2, an historical portrayal by Lady J.
You can enjoy Part 2 without having seen Part 1 of the series.
The one person in his administration FDR said he could trust was the only woman in his cabinet: Frances Perkins. The first women to serve in the US Cabinet, Frances returns to the Stoneham Public Library to tell “the rest of the story”. Come hear stories of her trials, trip-ups, and triumphs in the FDR administration during the tumultuous years that encompassed the Depression, New Deal, and World War 11. Discover the stories behind topics that include the list of demands she presented to FDR before accepting the Secretary of Labor appointment; professional and personal repercussions of The Depression and World War 11; Frances’ role re New Deal programs; her near impeachment; the anti-immigrant movement, and gender bias and more. You will come to understand the reasons Frances Perkins is referred to as one of the most influential women of the first half of the 20th century.
Free event for kids!
Local botanist Lucas O’Neil will speak about the meaning of Arbor Day. You will walk around the library neighborhood with Lucas to learn about local plants. The first 50 kids at each session will receive a Dogwood tree seedling to take home!
Two sessions – please sign up in advance:
Session #1: 10:30am to 11:30am linked here
Session #2: 12:00pm to 1:00pm linked here
The Books in Bloom fundraiser is back! Brought to you by Friends of Stoneham Library in partnership with Stoneham Garden Club, you can expect:
Purchase your $35 tickets here using a credit or debit card OR send a check to the library, addressed to the Friends with the names associated with each ticket. Your information will be on a list at the front door at the event. We do not have physical tickets that can mailed in advance.
Tickets are $40 at the door, the night of the event (cash, check or credit card accepted).
