Thursday, Sept. 12
Children’s Craft Afternoon
3:30 — 4:30 p.m.
Killam Children’s Room (101)
Children of any age and caregivers can visit the Children’s Room between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. to make a craft to take home. Working freely with crafts enhances pre-literacy in children with practice in sequencing steps, hand-eye coordination, etc. No registration required.
This program is sponsored by both the Oliver P. Killam, Jr. Fund and craft supply donations from the public.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Stories & Songs with Jeana Khan
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Event Center (105)
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers can enjoy local children’s book author Jeana Khan’s interactive program with stories and songs.
Online registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the Oliver P. Killam Jr. Fund.
Evening Chess Instruction with Flynn MacCallum
6 – 7 p.m.
Killam Children’s Room (101)
Students in grades 2-6 are invited to weekly evening chess instruction by high school student Flynn at levels from beginner through advanced players on Mondays in the Children’s Room. The Children’s Room will provide chess boards and pieces.
Online registration is required.
This program is sponsored by the Oliver P. Killam Jr. Fund.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Adult Fiction Book Club via Zoom
10 – 11 a.m.
Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdumrqDwvEtwOpnJ7DHHeyVRJnNrJUQJo#/registration
On the third Tuesday of every month from 10 – 11 a.m., book club members can come discuss the latest and most highly recommended titles led by a library staff member. September’s pick is “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett. Copies are available to check out at the Reference Desk. For more information, please contact Head of Public Services Jane Wolff at wolff@noblenet.org.
Community Craft and Chat
2 – 4 p.m.
Fireplace Room (204)
Join us for an afternoon of crafty camaraderie! Bring your knitting, beadwork, sketchbook or any personal craft to create, share ideas, or just catch up with your fellow crafters. No registration required, and refreshments will be provided.
Afternoon Chess with Charles Gilligan
3:45—4:45 p.m.
Thompson Makerspace (102)
Children are invited to learn chess strategies and improve their game. Charles Gilligan will lead a chess instruction for beginner through intermediate levels of chess players in grades 3-6. Chess boards and pieces are provided by the Children’s Room.
Online registration is required.
This program is supported by the Oliver P. Killam Jr. Fund.
Wednesday, September 18
Story Time A-Go-Go
10:30 – 11 a.m.
Event Center (105)
Children are invited to our weekly Wednesday program with stories and movement led by early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz. Story Time A-Go-Go is for kids ages 1-4 years old in the Events Center. Online registration is required – please register below.
This program is sponsored by the Oliver P. Killam Jr. Fund.
Marblehead Conservancy: Wildflower Project at Lead Mills
Event Center (105)
6:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Register to attend online via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfumtpjkpHN2AFolRp30RamwaDH4V3Mwz#/registration
Photo: View of Lead Mills Earth Day/ Arbor Day 2023 Planting
Photo Credit: Heidi Rubin
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Marblehead Conservancy will present an update on the wildflower project at Lead Mills. Join us in person at the library or online via Zoom.
The Marblehead Conservancy has embarked on a project at Lead Mills to enhance and continue ongoing restoration work. In 2012, the Town of Marblehead and City of Salem acquired this 4+ acre property which had previously been the site of multiple lead-using facilities, rescuing it from commercial and residential development. Following lead contamination remediation, the Conway School of Landscape Design in Northampton conducted a study in 2015 for the Conservancy to outline the topography, climate zones, and soil composition of the site. Keeping The Conway School’s recommendations for the future of Lead Mills in mind, the Conservancy made some initial trials at plantings over the years. With time, they have intensified their efforts to include planting native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers across the site. Since 2020, the Conservancy has centered their goals on creating habitat for underserved native pollinators experiencing population decline due to dwindling habitat. This talk will discuss the decisions the Conservancy has made, challenges to their mission, and progress made at Lead Mills in further detail.
Heidi Rubin, a member of the Marblehead Conservancy Wildflower Committee, will present an update on the Lead Mills wildflower planting project. Rubin will discuss the history of the project, including the trials, problems, successes and future goals in creating a native pollinator open space throughout the Lead Mills Conservation Area. There will be an opportunity to speak with the volunteer gardeners of the Wildflower Committee who are behind the scenes planning and planting.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Poetry Salon with Claire Keyes Featuring the Work of Richard Blanco
Event Center (105)
2 – 4 p.m.
Register to attend via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdeCqqzojGtW3Dye72K2okTHGAvxbCF8i#/registration
On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Poetry Salon will begin its new season at 2 p.m. featuring the work of poet Richard Blanco. Blanco was born in Madrid and immigrated to the United States as an infant with his Cuban-exile family. He has been a practicing engineer, writer and poet since 1991. In 2013, Blanco was chosen by Barack Obama to serve as the fifth inaugural poet of the United States. In that role, he performed “One Today,” an original poem he wrote for the occasion, becoming the first Latino, immigrant, and openly gay writer to hold the honor. He has won many awards for his poetry and was named the education ambassador for the Academy of American Poets. A resident of Bethel, Maine, he has published several collections of poetry, including “Homeland of My Body: New & Selected Poems” (2023).
Please join Claire Keyes, Professor Emerita at SSU, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 in person or via Zoom for a reading and discussion of Blanco’s poems. Registration is required to attend in person or via Zoom.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.
Children’s Craft Afternoon
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Killam Children’s Room (101)
Children of any age and caregivers can visit the Children’s Room between 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. to make a craft to take home. Working freely with crafts enhances pre-literacy in children with practice in sequencing steps, hand-eye coordination, etc. No registration required.
This program is sponsored by both the Oliver P. Killam, Jr. Fund and craft supply donations from the public.
Virtual Event – Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Halloween New England with Owner Alexandra De
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Zoom
Virtual Event – Haunted Experiences with Jeff DePaoli: Halloween New England with Owner Alexandra De
In Collaboration with Ashland Public Library
To attend this program via Zoom, please register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ZeokdwVRD-uDdgFnJSVow#/registration
Halloween New England is THE website for the truly Halloween-obsessed. With the most extensive guides to New England haunted houses, ghost tours, classic horror film screenings, jack o’lantern festivals, haunted hayrides and more, they’ve got all the thrills covered throughout September and October! With over 2,500 Halloween events listed, plus over 400 local Halloween attractions, it’s the only place you’ll find everything – from haunted houses and pumpkin festivals to classic horror screenings and ghost tours, HalloweenNewEngland.com has your Halloween covered. Join Alexandra De Collibus, owner of Halloween New England, and Jeff DePaoli, host of “That Halloween Podcast”, as they talk all about how HNE keeps us all informed about the events and programs in our own backyards!
Learn more about Halloween New England at halloweennewengland.com.
Alexandra De Collibus is the spirited force behind Halloween New England and is an expert on Halloween events and attractions in the northeast. De Collibus is a Massachusetts native and lifelong Patriots fan who, after years of trying to find events on outdated websites and misleading haunt directories, created a solution to her own problem–that is how Halloween New England was born.
At the heart of Halloween New England is De Collibus’s unwavering dedication to meticulous research and curation. Her pure, obsessive focus is on unearthing hidden gems, showcasing bucket-list experiences and being a relentless advocate for the outstanding Halloween industry right here in our backyard. She’s built deep relationships with local event producers to understand their needs, how to best support them during the season, and how to effectively connect them to Halloween fans. Her first-hand knowledge gained through visiting events and attractions across the region is why people trust her expertise and why Halloween New England has earned its acclaim as the #1 place for drawing every last drop of blood–er, delight from the Halloween season.
Jeff DePaoli grew up in Woburn, Massachusetts and graduated from Emerson College with a bachelor’s in performing arts. He has been obsessed with Halloween from a very early age, and it truly is his favorite day of the year. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where he provides his skills and talents for Halloween conventions and events, including Midsummer Scream, Creep It Real OC and beyond. DePaoli is an avid podcaster where he shares his love of Halloween with special guests on “That Halloween Podcast.” He has been podcasting since 2014 when he launched his flagship show, “Dizney Coast to Coast.” DePaoli attends and reports on many Halloween and themed entertainment events throughout the year as a journalist for Attractions Magazine. As a voiceover artist, he has worked with Universal Pictures and Netflix, and is the host of the official Alexa Disney Trivia game on the Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition. He has always enjoyed hosting and was honored with the opportunity to host TEDx Culver City as well as numerous panels for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and conventions. One of DePaoli’s more unique credits is his role as the Stage Manager of the Ed Sullivan Show in the Clint Eastwood film “Jersey Boys.” Learn more about DePaoli’s podcasts at www.DePodcastNetwork.com and follow @JeffDePaoli on social media.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library in collaboration with Ashland Public Library.