Upcoming Programs for Adults
Book Bingo for Adults: A January to June Program
January 2nd to June 1st
Please join us in celebrating the large variety of books offered by our library by participating in The Conant Public Library’s Book Bingo. Book Bingo is a self-directed reading challenge for adults with opportunities for prizes - receive a raffle ticket for each Bingo you complete for chances to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Pick up your Bingo sheet at the circulation desk or click here to find out all the details! Book Bingo is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
No registration required.
Seed Library
The Sterling Public Library Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated and heirloom seeds that you can borrow from to plant and grow at home. Our seed collection includes veggies, herbs, and flowers. Simply come into the library and browse our seed card catalog. Then, come to the circulation desk to check out seeds. No need to return anything! If you happen to have extra seeds, share with a neighbor or a friend. We ask that you only take what you can use. Our seed library is about encouraging our community to experience the joys of gardening! It’s a fun, rewarding, and nutritious activity for the whole family. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Conant Public Library.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the library at 978-422-6409.
Summer Reading Program Needs Prize Donations
Summer is coming soon! The Conant Public Library in Sterling seeks donations of new items for youth ages 0-18 to be awarded as prizes in our Children’s Summer Reading Program Raffles. These prizes make our interactive Summer Reading Program even more fun and children really get excited about them! Popular prizes in the past have included Squishmallows, candy, gift cards, toys, and craft kits. Please consider making a donation to help this program succeed! All donations may be dropped off at the Conant Public Library.
Please call the library at (978) 422-6409 with any questions.
Sterling-Lancaster Community Television Airs 40 Whacks: The Lizzie Borden Case
On Wednesday April 10th The Conant Public Library and the Sterling Senior Center welcomed historian Christopher Daley as he conducted a one hour in-depth retelling of the famous double homicide of Andrew and Abby Borden in August of 1892. If you missed this exciting presentation, now is your chance to view the recording! SLCT (channel 8) will air the performance daily from Monday April 29th through Friday May 3rd at 11:30 am and again at 7:30 pm. It will also air on Saturday May 4th and Sunday May 5th at 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm. This program was supported in part by a grant from the Sterling Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
True Crime Book Club
Thursday, April 25th at 6:30 pm
Do you love a true crime thriller? Join your fellow true crime enthusiasts for this true crime book club. We’ll once again take a deep dive into a book, this time into Lost Girls by Robert Kolker, which is one of Slate’s Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years. Kolker provides a literary account of the lives and presumed serial killings of five “Craigslist” prostitutes, whose bodies were found on the same Long Island beach in 2010. Based on the New York Magazine cover story.
No registration is required.
Fit Lit Book Club
Tuesday, April 30th at 6:00pm (weather permitting) at the Cider Mill entrance of the Sterling Rail Trail
Enjoy a fun book discussion while also getting some exercise! Participants should read The Midnight Library by Matt Haig prior to the walk. We will enjoy a discussion of this number one best-selling book that explores the choices that go into a life well-lived. Books are available at the library for checkout.
No registration is required.
Nibbling on Native Plants
Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 pm
Have you ever been in your backyard or in the surrounding woods, and wondered, “Can I eat that plant?” We welcome expert forager Russ Cohen as he presents a slideshow featuring native edible wild plants suitable for nibbling on and for planting in your own backyard. In addition to providing identification keys and foraging guidelines, Russ will bring samples of foraged goodies and drinks to try. This program will be held at the Sterling Senior Center. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Sterling Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Adult Felting - Beehives
Tuesday, May 7th at 1 pm and 6 pm
Create an adorable felted beehive at the Conant Public Library! Join instructor Laura Darrow as we create this fun spring project from felt. This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Conant Public Library.
Registration is required - Click here for 1 pm or here for 6 pm, or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Adult Coloring - Color by Sticker
Wednesday, May 8th at 1pm
Adults are invited to take their coloring to the next level with Color-by-Sticker! Enjoy fun, vibrant designs while chatting with others.
No registration required.
No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie
Thursday, May 9th at 1:00 pm
Adults are invited to make Lemon Icebox Pie. This refreshing dessert will provide a festive way to welcome the warmer spring weather. All ingredients will be provided. Please bring a bowl and large spoon for mixing.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Last Name Meal
Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30 pm
Looking for a fun way to discover new recipes? Join us as we enjoy a Last Name Meal - every participant brings a dish that begins with the first letter of their last name! Prepare your dish at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. We will send out recipes following the program. Please let us know what dish you have chosen so we can avoid duplicates and ensure a variety.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Spoon Carving with Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival
Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30 pm
We welcome back Tim Swanson of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival as he teaches patrons the art of spoon carving. This special two and a half hour class will cover knife safety, sharpening techniques, carving methods, and aftercare. During the program each participant will carve their very own spoon to take home with them. Please do not register if you participated in the February Spoon Carving Program in order to give other patrons a chance to attend. If attendance or waiting list spots are available a week prior to the program, February attendees will be permitted to register at that time. Ages 18 and up. This program is sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
May Adult Craft: Citronella Candle and Candle Holder
Thursday, May 16th at 1 pm and 6:30 pm
The late spring and summer months are the perfect season to spend time outdoors, soaking up the sun. But come evening, there’s just one tiny problem: mosquitoes! Come join us to make your own citronella candle and DIY tin candle holder to keep the pests away naturally.
Registration is required - Click here for 1 pm or here for 6:30 pm, or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Classics Book Club
Thursday, May 16th at 6:30 pm
This month we will discuss For Whom the Bell Tolls, Ernest Hemingway’s novel set during the Spanish Civil War. Copies of the book will be available at the library.
No registration required.
Scrabble and Snacks
Tuesday, May 21st at 1:00 pm
Do you love to play Scrabble, but have trouble finding opponents to play with? Adults are invited to show off their wordsmithing skills. Snacks will be provided.
No registration required.
May Cookbook Club
Tuesday, May 21st at 6:30 pm
Get ready for summer with healthy, no-fuss recipes at the Conant Public Library's Cookbook Club! Join us as we sample dinner recipes from Skinnytaste One & Done by Gina Homolka and desserts from Sweet Enough by Alison Roman. Choose a recipe from either cookbook, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; please let us know which recipe you have chosen so we can avoid duplicates.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Family Trivia Nights
Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 pm
Calling all trivia lovers! Gather your closest friends and family to create your own super team and show off your collective knowledge.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register your team.
DIY Lip Balm
Thursday, May 23rd at 1 pm
Come to the library and make some homemade lip balm with friends! This lip balm contains a simple combination of coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and zinc oxide for spf. We will also add some essential oils to give it a nice scent.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Cheers to Summer Succulents!
Monday, June 3rd at 1 pm and 6:30 pm
Adults are invited to join the Sterling Garden Club to create a summertime-inspired succulent margarita glass. Each participant will receive three succulents, assorted dirt and sand, and a choice of other items to decorate their little garden! This program is sponsored by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Registration is required - Click here for 1 pm or here for 6:30 pm, or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Introduction to Birds and Birdwatching
Tuesday, June 4th at 6:30 pm
Please join us at the Sterling Senior Center for an Introduction to Birds & Birdwatching presented by Kathy Kennedy of Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. Come find out what makes birds unique within the animal kingdom, where and how to locate birds in different settings, and basic bird biology and behavior. Questions are welcome and encouraged! This program is sponsored by a grant from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Fit Lit Book Club
Wednesday, June 5th at 6:30 pm
Enjoy a fun book discussion while also getting some exercise! The Conant Public Library’s Fit Lit Book Club will meet at the Cider Mill entrance of the Sterling Rail Trail (weather permitting). Participants should read A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham prior to the walk. We will enjoy a discussion of this debut thriller while getting some fresh air and exercise! Books are available at the library for checkout.
No registration is required.
June Adult Craft: Patriotic Blocks
Thursday, June 6th at 1 pm or 6:30 pm
Get ready for Flag Day and July 4th with this fun patriotic wooden block painting to welcome your summer visitors.
Registration is required - Click here for 1 pm or here for 6:30 pm, or call 978-422-6409 to register.
No-Bake Crispy Pretzel Bars
Tuesday, June 11th at 1:00 pm
Adults are invited to the library to make Crispy Pretzel Bars. These salty and sweet bars make for a great on the go summer snack that the whole family will enjoy. For those with nut allergies, please note that these contain peanut butter. All ingredients will be provided. Please bring a bowl and large spoon for mixing.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Houseplant Swap
Tuesday, June 11th at 6:30 pm
Have a houseplant that you no longer need and wish to trade, or do you want to share cuttings from some of your plants? Drop by our Plant Swap to meet fellow plant enthusiasts and find the perfect new plant for your home.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
Adult Coloring - Summer Window Clings
Wednesday, June 12th at 1pm
Make your windows sparkle this summer! Color your own window clings at the Conant Public Library while chatting with others.
No registration required.
Family Trivia Nights
Monday, June 17th at 6:30 pm
Calling all trivia lovers! Gather your closest friends and family to create your own super team and show off your collective knowledge.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register your team.
Scrabble and Snacks
Tuesday, June 18th at 1:00 pm
Do you love to play Scrabble, but have trouble finding opponents to play with? Adults are invited to show off their wordsmithing skills. Snacks will be provided.
No registration required.
Cookie Swap
Tuesday, June 18th at 6:30pm
Cookie swaps aren’t just for the holidays! Bake seven dozen of your favorite cookies; leave 14 loose for sampling and make 14 packages of 5 cookies each to swap.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register and let us know what kind of cookie you are making.
Planning For Medicare: Countdown to 65
Thursday, June 20th at 6:30 pm
Brian Guagnini from Blue Cross/Blue Shield Outreach will present on how to plan for retirement and medicare. The agenda will include discussion of original medicare, medicare supplement, medicare advantage, comparison charts, case studies, prescription drug coverage, things to consider, additional resources, and any questions you might have in planning.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
June Cookbook Club
Wednesday, June 26th at 6:30 pm
Discover fast and fabulous recipes at the Conant Public Library's Cookbook Club! Join us as we sample recipes from The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinner’s Ready by Ree Drummond. Choose a recipe, prepare it at home, then bring it to the library to share with others. Cookbooks are available at the library for checkout; please let us know which recipe you have chosen so we can avoid duplicates.
Registration is required - Click here or call 978-422-6409 to register.
