The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History Saturday, May 23rd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For nearly two and a half centuries, Americans have agreed that their nation began with the Revolution, but they have never agreed on what the Revolution actually meant. This lecture explores the surprising and often contentious history of how Americans have debated, reinterpreted, and fought over the meaning and legacy of the nation’s founding. Register here.
The Yarn Darlings Wednesday, May 27th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join our fiber arts group The Yarn Darlings! We will meet every other Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring your knitting, crocheting, needle punching, needle felting, or any other yarn craft to work on while socializing with other crafters. All skill levels are welcome. We can’t wait to see you there. Registration is requested for the group but not required.
SCORE: The Lean Canvas Blueprint for Smart Entrepreneurs - Prove It Before You Build It Thursday, May 28th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. What if you could stress-test your business idea before investing a single dollar? Most ventures don't fail because of bad execution — they fail because they build something nobody actually wants. Wasted time, wasted money, wasted effort. It doesn't have to be that way. Join Bill Schloth for about The Lean Canvas, a fast, focused, and entrepreneur-friendly alternative to the traditional business plan. It strips away the noise and forces you to confront the right questions, in the right order — so you can move from idea to validated concept with confidence and clarity. Register here.
Just Write Peer Writing Group Tuesday, June 2nd from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Considering a memoir? Dabbling in poetry? Composing essays? Join us at Just Write – a welcoming group for adults who love putting words on the page. We share our work with fellow writers and offer positive, constructive feedback and encouragement. All types of writing are welcome: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, memoirs, blog posts, essays, and more. Our policy is to focus on the quality of the piece and not the content. Come to read, listen, and encourage your fellow scribblers! Registration is encouraged but not required.
Nonfiction Book Group Wednesday, June 3rd from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Consider this your invitation to read and discuss nonfiction! We read a wide variety of popular fiction and across the genres of nonfiction. June’s book selection is American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America by Colin Woodard. Register here.
The Web They Wove: Women & Their Wardrobes during New England's Revolution Wednesday, June 3rd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Behind the battles and broadsides of the American Revolution was the steady, often overlooked labor of women working with textiles. Their everyday choices about clothing, fabric, and consumption played a powerful role in shaping the Revolutionary cause. As southern New England marks the 250th anniversary of the War for Independence, this illustrated program explores the lives of local women whose resilience and creativity helped sustain a nation in upheaval. Register here.