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Reading Olympics with Jungle Jim: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m. This balloon magic show highlights Jim’s balloon artistry, magic, comedy, storytelling and improvisation. Archery, basketball, fencing and even Scottish caber toss are just some of the events that the “athletes” will compete in. Most importantly, Jim will incorporate just how important reading and staying active work together. Tickets ($2).for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 5 and up.
 Adult Book Discussion Group: Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The adult book discussion group will meet to discuss American Ghost: A Family’s Haunted Past in the Desert Southwest, by Hannah Nordhaus. The author traces the fascinating history of her great-great grandmother who came to this country as a nineteenth century pioneer bride and is said to still haunt the halls of the family mansion in Santa Fe.  Copies are available for check out at the Main Desk.  No registration required.  New members are always welcome.
Teen and Tween Painting Workshop, sponsored by the Friends, with Sherry Hoffman: Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Local artist, Sherry Hoffman, will lead an inspiring hands-on painting workshop for teens and tweens in grades 5 to 12. Registration is required for this FREE event.
Cookbook Book Club meets on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. The Cookbook Book Club is dedicated to exploring cookbooks and sampling new recipes.  Copies of this month’s choice, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays, are available for check out at the Main Desk.  Residents who would like to bring a dish from the cookbook (not required to participate), are asked to contact Sarah Regan in the Information Services Department at 978-399-2309.  The Cookbook Book Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday of each month.  No registration required.
 Featured Staff Book Review: No Time For Goodbye by Linwood Barclay, recommended by Jean Butler.  Butler writes, “Kudos to the patron who introduced me to this author years ago. Barclay’s books are typically narrated in the voice of a guy-next-door family man, whose only superpower is his dogged determination to protect his family from the mysterious dangers that befall them. In this novel, we flashback to 14-year-old Cynthia Bigge waking up one morning to find that her entire family has vanished with no trace. Then, it’s 25 years later and Cynthia is happily married with children, but mysterious and sinister communications open up old memories and threaten new danger to Cynthia and her family. Only husband Terry stands between her and the killer lurking in the shadows of the past. A thoroughly entertaining thriller.”
Weekly English Conversation Circle Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Practice your English conversation skills and meet new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment. This program meets every Tuesday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Mary Atwood Hall.  This lively group is led by  by Carol Morse.  Drop in.  If you have any questions, please call Kristina Leedberg at 978-399-2304.
