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Morning Book Club: Mon., June 1: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. “Lady Clementine” by Marie Benedict

Classical Guitar Recital with Francesco Barone, Sat., June 6: 1-2 p.m.

Classical Guitarist Francesco Barone will present a recital including music from the standard classical guitar repertoire. Background information will be given on all the pieces being performed, and the recital is open to audiences of all ages. The feature piece will be Andrea Clearfield’s Reflections on the Dranyen. Clearfield is a living female composer whose piece is inspired by and seeks to imitate the Tibetan dranyen.

Mystery Book Club, Tues., June 9, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: “Happiness Falls” by Angie Kim.

Let’s Go for a Walk... on the Appalachian Trail! Sat., June 13: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Please Register.

One woman traded her routines for a backpack and a winding footpath stretching across 14 states. 

On the Appalachian Trail, she learned that the hardest steps often lead to the most unexpected transformations. Join Susan Leo-Johnson as she shares her journey on trail, and learn what it takes to thru-hike the world’s oldest continuous footpath. This engaging visual and tactile presentation offers audiences a glimpse into what it’s like to be a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail. Through a blend of photographs, historical insight, and personal experiences, this informative program is designed to both enlighten and inspire.

History Book Club, Mon., June 15: 10:30-11:30 a.m.: “City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Sea” by Roger Crowley.

Micro-Adventures in Massachusetts, Mon., June 15: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please Register

Kick off the summer season by learning about some of the best day trips Massachusetts has to offer! Experienced hiker, outdoorswoman, and author Alison O’Leary provides a virtual tour of a dozen day trip options in Massachusetts that are sure to excite your family and provide memories for years to come. 

Tuesday Matinee, Tues., June 16: 12:30-2 p.m.

Come to the library the third Tuesday of every month and watch a new movie! This month’s showing is Eleanor the Great. After the death of her oldest friend, 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein moves from Florida to New York City for a fresh start. Wandering into a support group for Holocaust survivors, she tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Running time 1 hour and 38 minutes. Rated PG-13 (2025)

Creative Writing Group, Wed., June 17:  6:30-7:45 p.m.

Frederick Douglass: What it means to be a slave on the Fourth of July - a Juneteenth Program

Sat., June 20: 10-11:30 a.m., Location: Blair Square, Holliston

Please join Diverse Holliston and the Historical Society for a public reading of “What it means to be a slave on the 4th of July” by Frederick Douglass. 

Celebrating America’s 250th: “Boston, 1776” Virtual Program with author J.D. Dickey

Mon., June 22: 7-8 p.m.

* Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email. 

We are so pleased to be starting this nine-week series to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and who would be better to kick it off than author J.D. Dickey discussing his book, “Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City.” Relive the chaos, courage, and color of the American Revolution’s capital city while meeting those who led the fight in the nation’s War of Independence. 

Programs are largely supported by the Friends of the Holliston Library.  We are grateful for your donations to help support these programs. To donate or become a member, please visit the Holliston Library website: www.hollistonlibrary.org .