Did you know that the wild turkey was Ben Franklin’s nominee for our national bird? Once driven nearly to extinction in much of the United States, the wild turkey has returned. Come learn about this large bird that represents our first American holiday, Thanksgiving. We’ll make a turkey craft and take a walk to catch, with luck, a glimpse of this elusive bird.
Ichabod Crane is the newly-hired school teacher in the post-Revolutionary War village of Sleepy Hollow. Ichabod is the kind of soft-spoken, seemingly timid sort who is constantly bullied by the ruffians who loiter about the Sleepy Hollow Tavern.
Join Kirsten Lindquist on a nocturnal hike through Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary in Rowley as "All Hallow's Eve" approaches on this kids-only adventure! We'll peek at the stars, learn about nocturnal animal adaptations, and see what kind of wildlife we can uncover. We'll cap off the evening with s'mores roasted over the firepit at Joppa Flats Education Center.
Learn about spiders at Ipsiwch River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield during this spooky time of year! All spiders spin silk, but not all make webs to catch their prey. How does a spider spin a web and not get caught in it? Come and find out the other ways these fascinating little animals use their magic threads.
Join Jennifer Hofmann of Jennifer Soaps for a demonstration of how to make your own cold pressed soap! The class will include soap samples for each participant.
Come to the Manchester Public Library for a fun evening of celestial observation for International Observe the Moon Night! Bring your telescopes, binoculars, or use ours as the Houghton Family and Manchester Public Library celebrate International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) on Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30 PM. We’ll have multiple scopes set up for you to use, and astro binoculars too. Light refreshments of moon pies, tang as well as moon maps, stickers, and other handouts will help us celebrate this great outdoor tradition at the library.
Grades 6-12 Drop-in to make (and eat) a delicious caramel apple. Apples + caramel + crushed candy = a perfect fall afternoon! Join us in the Program Room for this free event! Please contact Emely, Teen Services Librarian, with questions at 978-465-4428 ext.242 or nplteenlibrarian@gmail.com.
Grades 6-12: Use different types of cereals and topping to make your own special breakfast cereal. Or just enjoy a good old fashioned bowl. Enjoy some cartoons while you eat!
Our friends from Last Hope K9 Rescue will be at the Library with several dogs and puppies in need of forever homes. Come by to meet the dogs (and maybe find your new best friend!).
Applications should be filled out online in advance for anyone hoping to start the adoption process today.
New England Tractor Championship pull off at Crescent Farms, Bradford MA. Put on by Essex County Tractor & Crescent Farms. You like to show off your fancy car? These farmers like to show off their tractors!! Tractor Pull open to the public Admission is FREE
