National Comfy Day at the Library
Come dressed in your coziest comfy clothes and curl up with a good book!
Slippers, flannel, and PJs welcome! Snacks and warm beverages provided.
Events Calendar / February 20, 2025
Release, Relax, Reinvigorate: Meditation with Leslie
Join Leslie Gabriele of With Love and Gratitude on the third Thursday of each month for a half hour of guided meditation and other opportunities for carefree relaxation.
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McAuliffe Book Discussion (Morning): Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
The classic novel of despair, forbidden emotions, and sexual undercurrents set against the austere New England countryside. Ethan Frome works his unproductive farm and struggles to maintain a bearable existence with his difficult, suspicious and hypochondriac wife, Zeena. But when Zeena's vivacious cousin enters their household as a hired girl, Ethan finds himself obsessed with her and with the possibilities for happiness she comes to represent.
Next discussion on 3/18: North Woods by Daniel Mason
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Musicals at McAuliffe: Bye Bye Birdie
When rock star Conrad Birdie gets drafted, his manager organizes a nationwide contest in which one lucky girl wins a farewell kiss on The Ed Sullivan show.
(G, 1963, 1hr 52m)
Air Dry Clay Workshop
Update: Supplies limited. Registration tickets available at the children’s desk starting at 1:00pm. Please attend both sessions. Ages 8+
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1:30-2:30: Craft your clay piece and leave it at the library to dry.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 1:30-2:30: Paint your piece and take it home. You will not be able to make a clay piece during this session.
Spark Lab Satellite: STEM Dinosaurs
Build these 3D Dinosaurs and learn about electricity and motors! Registration required: https://bit.ly/McAJ_STEMDinos
Grades 4-8
Alphabet Soup: Queer Teen Hangout
A twice monthly meeting for LGBTQIA+ and allied teens to hang out and do crafts. On the first Thursday, we’ll be at the Main Library, and on the third Thursday, we’ll meet at the McAuliffe Branch.
Grades 6-12