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Sunday, June 2Library Closed
Sunday, June 21:00—3:00 PMCAM GreenCape Ann Museum Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Pride Family Picnic
Celebrate Cape Ann Pride Weekend with the whole family through books, art, music, and sea creatures! Bring your own picnic blanket and spread out on CAM Green while enjoying Rainbow Story Time, the Genders of the Sea, and music from Jammin’ with You.…Learn More3
Monday, June 32:00—6:00 PM21 Main Meeting RoomSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Wellspring Tutoring
Wellspring Tutoring
Monday, June 32:00—3:00 PMVirtual Author Talks
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet with Smithsonian Curator Matt Shindell
See More and RegisterMars and its secrets have fascinated and mystified humans since ancient times. Due to its vivid color and visibility, geologic kinship with Earth, and potential as our best hope for settlement, Mars embodies everything that inspires us about space and exploration.…Learn More4
Tuesday, June 41:00—6:00 PMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
June Craft to Go!
Children's Services June craft to go! Let's make a flower pot painting & craft project! Register each child individually for a fun & simple project to bring home and make with your child. Pick up starts at 1pm on Tuesday, June 4. Your labeled craft bag will be at the Children's Services desk at our 21 Main Street location.…Learn More
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Thursday, June 610:30—11:00 AMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Open Play at the Library!
Drop in for Open Play at the Library at 21 Main Street in the children's area. This unstructured open play for little ones and caregivers is an opportunity for social interaction and a nice way to introduce the very young to the library. Babies can even be signed up for a first library card! Books and toys will be provided for caregivers to interact with their little ones and are best suited for ages 0-2.…Learn MoreThursday, June 65:00—6:30 PMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Sea Glass Art
Join us for an evening of coastal creations. Bring your own sea glass to make sea glass art. Picture frames, shells, and some crushed glass will be provided as well as step-by-step instructions to create designs that will keep the beach in your heart and your home.…Learn More7
Friday, June 710:30 AM—12:00 PM21 Main Meeting RoomSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Saunders House Stewardship Committee Meeting
Saunders House Stewardship Committee Meeting
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Saturday, June 810:30—11:30 AMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Life is Fatal - Do You Have the Requisite Disaster Plan?
The second in a three-part series entitled "Planning Ahead: Death is a Part of Life" led by Gloucester resident Susan Wisser, RN, MSN, MBA. This segment will be a discussion of advance directives, healthcare proxy, the MOLST form, and why we PROCRASTINATE! People know about this, as a concept, but only 37% of us have completed them, and only 18% of us have shared our wishes with our proxy or physician.…Learn More9
Sunday, June 9Library Closed
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Tuesday, June 116:00—7:00 PMGloucester Unitarian Universalist Church10 Church Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Poetry Without Paper Awards Ceremony
Sawyer Free Library 2024 Poetry Without Paper Awards Ceremony. Celebration to honor 2024 winning poets will be held at The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, 10 Church Street. Families, friends and teachers are invited to join us as we celebrate the student poets, who will be invited to share their poems.12
Wednesday, June 129:00—10:30 AM21 Main Meeting RoomSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Corporate Communications Meeting
Corporate Communication Meeting
Wednesday, June 122:00—6:00 PM21 Main Meeting RoomSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Wellspring Tutoring
Wellspring Tutoring
Wednesday, June 126:00—7:30 PMCape Ann Lanes53 Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Community Creations
Join us for Community Creations at Cape Ann Lanes! These workshops celebrate art by inspiring creativity and building community. All materials and complimentary pizza dinner provided. For ages 16+. Registration required. Questions? Email Lisa at lryan@sawyerfreelibrary.…Learn More13
Thursday, June 139:00—10:30 AM21 Main Meeting RoomSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Committee Meeting
Thursday, June 1310:30—11:00 AMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Open Play at the Library!
Drop in for Open Play at the Library at 21 Main Street in the children's area. This unstructured open play for little ones and caregivers is an opportunity for social interaction and a nice way to introduce the very young to the library. Babies can even be signed up for a first library card! Books and toys will be provided for caregivers to interact with their little ones and are best suited for ages 0-2.…Learn MoreThursday, June 135:30—6:30 PMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
The Freeman Family: Wellspring House
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Thursday, June 138:00—9:00 PMVirtual Author Talks
Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists– An Author Talk with Freida McFadden
See More and RegisterGet your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching.…Learn More14
Friday, June 1410:00—11:00 AM21 Main Meeting RoomSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Booked
Booked
Friday, June 1411:00—11:45 AMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
June Musical Storytime: Summer Fun!
June Musical Storytime @ 21 Main Street. Summer Fun!!! Join Ruthanne Paulson for some musical fun at the library (our 21 Main Street location!) A festive morning of fun, stories, singing, dancing & playing music! No registration needed15
Saturday, June 1510:30—11:30 AMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Gloucester Genealogy Group: Genealogy & Deeds
Genealogy & Deeds: What land records can tell you about your historyJoin Nancy Fitzgerald Doherty from the Southern Essex Registry of Deeds for a presentation on how to use and search the records of the Salem Deeds. The Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds maintains and provides access to land records for Southern Essex District and all of Essex County prior to 1869.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 16Library Closed
Sunday, June 1612:00—4:00 PMCape Ann Museum27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
4th Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration!
Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States! The 4th Annual Gloucester Juneteenth Celebration is presented by the Cape Ann Museum in collaboration with community organizations across the city including the Sawyer Free Library.…Learn More17
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Wednesday, June 19Library Closed
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Thursday, June 2010:30—11:00 AMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Open Play at the Library!
Drop in for Open Play at the Library at 21 Main Street in the children's area. This unstructured open play for little ones and caregivers is an opportunity for social interaction and a nice way to introduce the very young to the library. Babies can even be signed up for a first library card! Books and toys will be provided for caregivers to interact with their little ones and are best suited for ages 0-2.…Learn MoreThursday, June 202:00—3:00 PMVirtual Author Talks
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
See More and RegisterJoin us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.…Learn MoreThursday, June 206:00—8:00 PMCape Ann YMCA7 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Virtual Author Talks
An Evening with Mercury Stardust w/ Q&A + Watch Party
Happy Pride Month! Join us virtually as author and TikToker Mercury Stardust will discuss her new book, Safe and Sound: A Renter Friendly Guide to Home Repair, followed by a moderated Q&A session. Hosted by the Rowley Public Library. There are two ways to enjoy this amazing event:Watch at home! Register with the Rowley Public Library here: https://docs.…Learn More
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Sunday, June 23Library Closed
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Wednesday, June 262:00—6:00 PM21 Main Meeting RoomSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Wellspring Tutoring
Wellspring Tutoring
Wednesday, June 266:00—7:30 PMCape Ann Lanes53 Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Community Creations
Join us for Community Creations at Cape Ann Lanes! These workshops celebrate art by inspiring creativity and building community. All materials and complimentary pizza dinner provided. For ages 16+. Registration required. Questions? Email Lisa at lryan@sawyerfreelibrary.…Learn More27
Thursday, June 2710:30—11:00 AMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Open Play at the Library!
Drop in for Open Play at the Library at 21 Main Street in the children's area. This unstructured open play for little ones and caregivers is an opportunity for social interaction and a nice way to introduce the very young to the library. Babies can even be signed up for a first library card! Books and toys will be provided for caregivers to interact with their little ones and are best suited for ages 0-2.…Learn MoreThursday, June 275:30—6:30 PMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Local Author Talk: Nonna, What is Saint Peter's Fiesta?
In celebration of the St. Peter's Fiesta, join us for a local author talk with Laura Ventimiglia as she discusses her book, Nonna, What is Saint Peter's Fiesta? The fiesta is a longstanding tradition in Gloucester, Massachusetts that pays homage to Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen and it celebrates the town's historic fishing industryLaura M.…Learn More28
Friday, June 288:00 AM—1:00 PMCape Ann Whale Watch415 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Teen/Tween Whale Watch
Kick off your summer with the adventure of the season: a whale watching cruise with Cape Ann Whale Watch! You'll need: Sneakers/rubber soled shoesA sweater or jacket (it's 10-20 degrees cooler on the water)SunglassesSunscreen and a hatCash if you want to buy snacks while on the boat!Please arrive at 8 am.…Learn More29
Saturday, June 2910:30—11:30 AMMain FloorSawyer Free Library21 Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Death is an Equal Opportunity Agent …. But You Might Have a Choice
The third in a three-part series entitled "Planning Ahead: Death is a Part of Life" led by Gloucester resident Susan Wisser, RN, MSN, MBA. This will be an information sharing about the bill before our legislator dealing with the issue of Medical Aid in Dying.…Learn More30