CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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NOV 2019

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MASS. MEMORIES ROAD SHOW10 am - 3 pm

PPL PHILOSOPHY CLUB*6 pm

BOOKS at BRUNCH, 11 amHeartlandby Sarah Smarsh

FAMILY LEGO CLUB, 2 pm

IN MANOMET

KNITTING GROUP, 2:30 pm

PPL CLASSICS BOOK CLUB, 6:30 pmA Christmas Story& Breakfast at Tiffanys by Truman Capote

LOCAL AUTHOR READ-A-THON7 pm

AGING IN PLACE: HOME MODIFICATION LOAN PROGRAM, 11 am

PLANT COMMUNITIES OF EASTERN MA*1 pm

100 PLACES TO VISIT IN PLYMOUTH PODCAST CONTEST2 pm

MORNING YOGA*, 8:30 am

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS GALORE! Family Story Time (Age 0 - 6), & Mother Goose on the Loose* (Up to 18 months)

Both at the Main Library and on Mondays at the Manomet Branch Tots & Tales (Age 0 - 3), Saturday Stories, Saturdays at 11 am.

Pajama Story Time, Wednesdays at 6:30 pm GO ONLINE FOR SPECIFIC DATES AND TIMES.

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

PPL BOOK CLUB, 7 pmSunburn by Laura Lippman

TEEN MENTAL HEALTH: COPING, HELPING, AND LIVING, 7 pm

FILM & DISCUSSION:LIVING WITH ALZHEIMERS, 2 pm

MORNING YOGA*, 8:30 am

FOOD FOR THOUGHT TRAVELING EXHIBIT OPEN THROUGH DECEMBER 31

IN MANOMET

VINTAGE READS BOOK GROUP, 7 pm Tender is the Nightby F. Scott Fitzgerald

PRESENTED BY ROBERT ZUPPEROLI

2019, A LITERATE YEAR: 100 BEST TITLES, 2 pm

Poetry: THE ART

OF WORDS 1 pm

READ TO A DOG*4 pm

DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS

HUNGRYTOWN, 7 pm

LITERARY PLYMOUTH & A DOLLOP OF CRANBERRY SAUCE*, 11:30 amMCBA BOOK CLUB, 4 pm

IN MANOMETHISTORY BOOK GROUP, 4 pm Presidents of War by Michael Beschloss, PART 2

IN MANOMET

PPL BOOK CLUB2:30 pm Sunburn by Laura Lippman

GED/HiSET CLASS ORIENTATION, 10 am

CHESS CLUB, 6 pm

MOVIE NIGHT, 6 pmRayRated PG-13

THE POETRY OF MUSIC4 pm

CLIMATE CHANGE FILM & DISCUSSION, 7 pmThe Human Element

TAG & TWIG, 7 pm

Sip, Savor & Support the Library at our 16TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE TOWN, 7 pm Waverly Oaks $75 pp

VETERAN’S DAYLIBRARY CLOSED

GENEALOGY INSTRUCTION*, 2 pm DUNGEONS & DRAGONS CLUB*, 4 pmCHESS CLUB, 6 pmPPL COOKBOOK CLUB*, 7 pm BraveTart: Iconic American Desserts by Stella Parks

MORNING YOGA*, 8:30 am

CHESS CLUB, 6pm LIBRARY CLOSES AT 5:30 PM

THANKSGIVINGLIBRARY CLOSED

DAY AFTERLIBRARY CLOSED

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CREATIVEBUG CRAFT SERIES*6 pm

ART EXPLORERS*10:30 am

GED/HiSET CLASS INFO SESSION, 10 am

NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTSAll programs are held at the Plymouth Public Library unless otherwise indicated.

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Veterans Day - Library ClosedMonday, November 11

PPL Book ClubTuesday, November 12, 7 pmSunburn by Laura Lippman

Teen Mental Health: Coping, Helping and LivingTuesday, November 12, 7 pmWe are pleased to bring, In Our Own Voice, presented by NAMI-MA, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Two trained presenters with lived experience of a mental health condition will talk openly about their experiences and how they have found pathways to hope and healing. The presentation includes personal testimony, a video component, and discussion. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about mental health, and challenge misconceptions. In addition, resources for teens, parents and teachers, from the National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus.gov will be available. Also a curated bibliography of well-known YA Fiction and Non-Fiction books that speak to issues of anxiety, stress, depression, suicide prevention, self-harm, treatment facilities, etc. will be featured. This program is funded with a Health Literacy Grant from the South Shore Community Partners in Prevention, CHNA-23. A light meal will be available.

Film & Discussion: Living with Alzheimer’sWednesday, November 13, 2 pm“You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t” - 2012. “Spirited and social, Lee Gorewitz lived in a care facility in Danville, California, and was a lady who had something to say. The first documentary filmed exclusively in an Alzheimer’s care unit, the film is also the first told from the perspective of a woman living with Alzheimer’s. Acclaimed by medical professionals and film critics alike.” - Alzheimers’ Association

Creativebug Fall Craft Series*Wednesday, November 13, 6 pmFor this workshop, get ideas for making yummy chocolate truffles!

Food for Thought: The Origins of Massachusetts Foods and Why it MattersThursday, November 14Historians call the colonial era movement of plants, animals, people, and diseases the “Columbian Exchange.” We live with its consequences, positive and negative, to this day. In Massachusetts, a similar process unfolded as English settlers came into contact with native people. This exhibit explores that exchange, focusing on food, ecological changes, and the pleasant culinary legacy from that distant and turbulent time. This traveling exhibit is provided by the Commonwealth Museum.

IN MANOMET

Vintage Reads Book GroupThursday, November 14, 7 pmTender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Books at BrunchSaturday, November 16, 11 am Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah SmarshJoin us for a discussion of this nonfiction title with light brunch fare served. Copies of the book are available one month prior to the meeting at the Circulation Desk.

FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN 5 & UP

Family Lego ClubSaturday, November 16, 2 pm IN MANOMET

Manomet Knitting GroupSaturday, November 16, 2:30 pm

100 Places to Visit in Plymouth Podcast ContestSunday, November 17, 2 pm Marilee Driscoll will be talking with local celebrities about four different categories that will qualify for the top 100 places to visit in Plymouth contest. Check out details on the library website. This podcast series will be a first for the Plymouth Public Library, as we will be hosting and are inviting the audience to participate during this exciting event.

Art Explorers* Friday, November 1, 10:30 am Registration is required for each date, and opens two weeks prior to the event.

Aging-In-Place: Home Modification Loan ProgramFriday, November 1, 11 amLearn about this valuable program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation, who offers no-interest loans to modify their homes to seniors, those with disabilities, and those with children with disabilities.

Plant Communities of Eastern Massachusetts*Saturday, November 2, 1 pmNative Plant Trust presents “Plant Communities of Eastern Massachusetts,” an overview of the extraordinary diversity of native plant communities in the state, with example plants and environmental features. All talks are free of charge; registration is recommended at www.NativePlantTrust.org.

Poetry: The Art of WordsSunday, November 3, 1 pm

Read to a Dog*Monday, November 4, 4 pm

DR. RICHARD M. SHIFF FORUM PRESENTS:

HungrytownMonday, November 4, 7 pmEnjoy an evening of homespun folk music.

GED/HiSET ClassTuesday, November 5 & 1910 am

Movie NightTuesday, November 5, 6 pmRay (2004) Rated PG-13

QUINCY COLLEGE, PLYMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. AND PPL COLLABORATION

The Poetry of MusicWednesday, November 6, 4 pmStudents from Quincy College will share poetry readings related to music after a visit with the inmates who discuss their poetry and understanding of music. Featured music includes: “Tangled Up in Blue” (Bob Dylan), “The People” (Common), “Heart Shaped Box” (Kurt Cobain) and “Sound of Silence.” (Simon & Garfunkel).

Climate Change Film & Discussion: The Human Element for LWV documentary viewing Wednesday, November 6, 7 pmThe League of Women Voters and the Citizens’ Climate Lobby are co-sponsoring a viewing of “The Human Element” documentary followed by a discussion of local impacts and actions individuals can take.

FOR AGES 9 – 18

Teen Advisory Group & Tween Interest GroupWednesday, November 6, 7 pm

Sip, Savor & Support your Library at our 16th Annual TASTE OF THE TOWNThursday, November 7, 7 pmat Waverly Oaks Golf Club, $75 per personTICKETS ON SALE NOW!Call (508) 830-4250 x222 or go online to www.plymouthpubliclibrarycorp.org

Mass. Memories Road ShowSaturday, November 9, 10 am - 3 pmHave you ever lived or worked in Plym-outh? Whether you are a newcomer or a lifelong resident, we want your story! Be a part of Massachusetts history and share your Plymouth story! Bring three photos; staff and volunteers will scan your photos, copy digital and cell phone images and document your stories: You will keep your originals; images will be added to the digital collection at https://openar-chives.umb.edu. This project is supported through UMassBoston.

PPL Classic Book Club Monday, November 18, 6:30 pmTruman Capote’s A Christmas Story and Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Genealogy Instruction Session*Tuesday, November 19, 2 pm Join our Reference Department and Genealogy Research volunteer Jeanne Burnell in a two-hour tutorial on using the library’s online genealogy resources to research genealogical roots. Learn how to use our tools to investigate your own family history. There will be time at the end of the session to ask any questions about your ancestry research.

FOR AGES 8 – 12

Dungeons and Dragons Club: Kids’ Session*Tuesday, November 19, 4 pm

PPL Cookbook Club*Tuesday, November 19, 7 pmBraveTart: Iconic American Desserts by Stella Parks.

PPL Philosophy Club*Wednesday, November 20, 6 pm

Literary Plymouth & A Dollop of Cranberry Sauce*Thursday, November 21, 11:30 am Plymouth Memories Series comes home to Plymouth for our big 400th. Enjoy a light lunch with readings from works by notable local authors and literature influenced by our local history. Afterwards, spend time touring the exhibit, “Food for Thought - The Origins of Massachusetts Foods and Why it Matters” with its emphasis on the English Pilgrims and their Wampanoag neighbors.

IN MANOMET

History Book GroupThursday, November 21, 4 pmPresidents of War by Michael Beschloss, PART 2

FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES 4-6

MCBA Book ClubThursday, November 21, 4 pmSponsored by Salem State University, the

Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Program is a statewide reading program. Students are encouraged to read at least 5 books in order to place a vote for their favorite book in February of 2020. All of the books are available in the Children’s Room! Snacks will be provided.

IN MANOMET

PPL Book ClubSaturday, November 23, 2:30 pmSunburn by Laura Lippman

Local Author Read-a-thonMonday, November 25, 7 pmJoin us for a meet and greet with some writers from the area! Listen to local authors read from their recent works and have an opportunity to purchase their books after the reading. Details will be posted online.

Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday, November 27Library Closes at 5:30 pm

Thanksgiving Day - Library ClosedThursday, November 28

Library ClosedFriday, November 29PRESENTED BY CHILDREN’S LITERATURE SPECIALIST, ROBERT ZUPPEROLI

2019, A Literate Year: 100 Best Titles Saturday, November 30, 2 – 4 pm Join us for a discussion of the Best Books for 2019. These titles are contenders for the Caldecott and Newbury awards. Zupperoli will highlight selected titles to introduce the audience to the best books for children, middle schoolers and young adults.

WEEKLY PROGRAMSTUESDAYS: Device Advice, 2:30 pm PPL Chess Club, 6 pmWEDNESDAYS: Pajama Story Time, 6:30 pmTHURSDAYS: Morning Yoga*, 8:30 amSATURDAYS: Saturday Stories, 11 am