Poetry Appreciation Society
2026-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Time moves so fast and we don’t often get the time to sit and appreciate a good poem. So let’s change that – this meet up will focus on a different poet each month. Led by poet Rebecca Connors, we’ll get a brief bio and details of the poet, and then spend the rest of the time reading a few poems by the author.

English Conversation Group
2026-05-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Cullen Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
This English class is for advanced beginners and intermediate level students. The class focuses on everyday words and idioms which students will likely hear in their daily lives. A topic for discussion is offered in each class. Grammar is not emphasized.

Film: The Terminal (2004)
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Enjoy the movie in one of our comfortable movie chairs! Popcorn and cookies served!Film Description: When Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) arrives at New York’s JFK Airport, his country undergoes a political upheaval, leaving him stateless and unable to enter the U.

Book Mill Discussion Group
2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
This is the May meeting of the library’s book discussion group Book Mill. The group will meet in-person at the library but will also have a Zoom option available for those who prefer to join from home. This month we will be discussing The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict.

Travelogue: Vietnam Today!
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:15 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Retired teacher and world traveler Linda Gilberti will share vibrant images from her recent trip to Vietnam. What an exhilarating trip! The people are friendly and welcoming, their culture is lively. Motorbikes by the hundreds rule the roads. And the food is artistry on a plate, not to mention delicious.

Spice Club Discussion
2026-05-30 12:00 - 13:15 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
This is the monthly discussion for Spice Club. All are welcome!At the beginning of the month (usually 1st Mondays), pick up a spice club kit at Circulation or download the recipe booklet from https://www. maynardpubliclibrary. org/spice. You can also choose your own recipe.

The Original Bucky Lew - Breaking Basketball's Color Barrier
2026-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
In 1902, 18 year old Bucky Lew made history in nearby Marlboro when he took the court with Lowell’s Pawtucketville Athletic Club of the New England Basketball League, becoming the first Black professional player in the country.Maynard star Jack Punch was his first opponent.

50+ Job Seekers Networking Group
2026-06-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Virtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. The Library 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career,” this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition.

Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:15 | Trustees Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
John Hedly of the of the Worcester County Beekeepers Association will present an introduction to the fascinating world of bees and beekeeping.– Starting a hive – I describe the different ways to get bees to become a beekeeper– Physical structure of a hive – I put a hive together in the meeting room and show the tools needed to do the work.

Photographing and Capturing the Beauty of Flowers and Gardens
2026-06-06 10:30 - 12:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
If you love flowers, plants, and gardens, chances are you love taking pictures of them too. How do you elevate your flower and plant photos from nice snapshots to gorgeous images that you’ll treasure for years to come? Come learn a set of simple techniques for taking stunning flower and garden photos.

Spice Club Kits
2026-06-08 00:00 | Take and Make Kits, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Spice Club Kits are now available. Pick up a kit containing a spice sample and a booklet with spice information and recipes at the Circulation Desk. Have fun cooking!If you’d like to join in a potluck lunch and discussion, they are usually on the 4th Saturday of the month.

Cookbook Club
2026-06-08 12:00 - 13:15 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
This is the monthly meeting of the Cookbook Club. All are welcome!Pick up a copy of the featured cookbook at the Circulation Desk, try a recipe or two and then prepare a dish for our shared potluck lunch and discussion. Visit the Cookbook Club page at https://www.

Presidential Series with Doodler Heather Rogers: John Quincy Adams
2026-06-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Virtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. You can sign up for one session or for all!Welcome to our yearlong series in which “America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler”, Heather Rogers, shares facts, factoids, and fun illustrations about the presidents of these United States.

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
One day only! The Friends of the Maynard Public Library will hold their annual spring book sale at the Library on Saturday, June 13, from 10-4. There will be hundreds of books, CDs, and DVDs for all ages. You can find thrillers, mysteries, bestselling fiction, cookbooks, gardening books, travel and more.

Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life with Rachel Hartigan
2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Join author Rachel Hartigan as she discusses her book, “Lost: Amelia Earhart’s Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life”. Unravel one of history’s greatest mysteries in this spellbinding narrative exploring three leading theories of Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance.

How To Live on Mars (And Not Die)
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Have you ever wondered what it would take for humans to live on Mars? Billionaires like Elon Musk say that we’ll visit before the decade is out, with the long-term goal of building a self-sufficient civilization. What would this effort take? Whether we’re dreaming about terraforming to make a new Earth or just scraping out the most meager of subsistence farms, let’s be honest that living away from our home world wouldn’t be easy.

Mystery/Thriller Book Recs with Bestselling Author Hank Phillippi Ryan
2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:00 | Online, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Virtual. Register directly on Zoom HERE. Love Mysteries and Thrillers but not sure what to read next? Join bestselling author, Hank Phillippi Ryan, for this quarterly session of her recommendations of some of the best of mystery/thrillers out there! We’re sure you’ll find something to like from Hank’s many enthusiastic reviews.

Film: Big Boys (2023)
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Enjoy the movie in one of our comfortable movie chairs! Popcorn and cookies served!Film Description: A teenage boy’s unexpected crush turns a camping trip into a weekend of self-discovery in this heartwarming coming-of-age comedy.

Film: Lost on a Mountain in Maine (PG)
2026-06-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Enjoy the movie in one of our comfortable movie chairs! Popcorn and cookies served!Film Description: The inspiring true story of 12-year-old Donn Fendler who, separated from his family by a fast-moving storm, must fight to stay alive while lost for nine days in the remote wilderness of northern Maine.

Using the Libby App for EBooks and Audiobooks
2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:15 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Meet Libby, the new app from OverDrive that makes ebooks and audiobooks easy. The Maynard Public Library has thousands of e-books and audiobooks and with a library card you can borrow them instantly on a smartphone, tablet or computer.During this free workshop learn how easy it is to use the Libby app to access the Library’s e-book and audiobook collection on your own device.

Jazz Pianist Stephen Page
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Jazz piano in the Hands of a master can make flowers bloom—well, almost! There are pianists and there are pianists. .. Welcome to this rare opportunity to listen in depth to jazz piano by the brilliant Stephen Page. He’s performed with top names in jazz.

Easy Macrame Plant Hangers
2026-06-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Storytime Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Join us to make beginner macrame plant hangers. We will have a simple version to follow along with or you can bring your creativity and make your own design. Macrame involves tying knots and managing multiples strands of cord so younger children may need caregiver assistance.

Spice Club Discussion
2026-06-27 12:00 - 13:15 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States

Free Notary Service
2026-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Cullen Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
The notary can authenticate signatures, affidavits, and copies. He is not an attorney and has no authority to give advice on immigration or other legal matters. This includes real estate closings. All services are provided free of charge. You must bring proof of identity, such as a driver’s license or passport.

Frederick Douglass Reading
2026-06-27 14:30 - 15:30 | Roosevelt Room, 2 Nason St, Maynard, MA, United States
Details coming soon.
