We’re reading Imperial Woman by Pearl S. Buck. Join our passionate group of book lovers for an engaging discussion. No registration required; books will be available for checkout at the front desk.
Do you or someone in your family have stories to tell? Let us help you “find your voice” through our North Scituate Oral History Project! What is an oral history? It’s an interview between you and another person that we help record and preserve for the future. You might talk about your family history, a fun memory, or something you want future generations to remember about Scituate. Registration required for a time slot.
RESCHEDULED from 7/26/23 to 8/2/23. Our podcasting journey continues with a deep dive into recording and editing software! Build on your knowledge of podcasting equipment with a tutorial on Audacity, a free software that works together with your equipment to record and put the finishing touches on your podcast. Registration is required. Attendance of part I of our podcasting series not required but encouraged.
Mary will walk you through the process of making a seashell trinket dish step-by-step! Upcycling a seashell into a treasure is fun and simple, and it can be used as a trinket dish, paper clip holder, catch-all tray, jewelry dish, or ring holder. A great handmade gift or piece of décor for anyone who loves vintage or bohemian-style decorations! All supplies will be provided. Registration required; please call the library at 401-647-5133 or email leah@scituatelibrary.org to register.
Grades 5+. We challenge you to make the worst art you can. We will supply the materials; you bring the imagination. Registration required.
The Great Scituate Bake Off has arrived, which means we're inviting patrons of all ages to bring their best "showstopper" bakes to the library for some friendly competition! The assignment: bake and decorate your most creative, tasty cake that celebrates something you love, then bring it to the library to share with others and submit for judging. Registration is required. Bring your sweet tooth and your most amazing self.
We’re starting a new club! Find a common thread with others in your community by joining our afternoon fiber arts club. Bring a project to work on (knitting, crocheting, macrame, sewing, quilting, etc.), and chat with club members about your work or anything you’d like! No registration required.
Let’s talk about genealogy! Receiving your first DNA test result is exciting… and confusing! This presentation addresses some things you should understand and a few decisions you should make before delving too far into those Ethnicity Estimates and DNA Matches all budding genealogists crave upon receipt of test results. Registration required; please call the library at 401-647-5133 or email leah@scituatelibrary.org to register.
Join Reference Librarian Leah for another beginner’s technology class focused on giving you the tools to be creative and get your voice out into the world. We'll learn about DaVinci Resolve, a free video editing software that you can use to prepare video content. From there, you can upload to YouTube, Vimeo, or other video sharing sites. Registration required. Basic ability to use a computer, mouse, and keyboard advised.
Try out recipes I Dream of Dinner by Ali Slagle. Make a dish at home, then bring it to the library to share with others potluck-style! Registration required. Let us know before the meeting which recipe you’ve chosen, so we can avoid making the same things. Books will be available for checkout at the front desk.
