Sawyer Free Library

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Join our by teens, for teens Dungeons & Dragons session! Prepare for an epic quest with Dungeon Master Vivian Payne. Viv...
09/05/2026

Join our by teens, for teens Dungeons & Dragons session! Prepare for an epic quest with Dungeon Master Vivian Payne. Vivian will help you create a character, or you can bring a character who is ready to play. Join the party with a friend and get ready for adventure!

Patrons in grades 6-12 (ages 11-19) are welcome for this program. Registration is encouraged, but drop-ins are welcome if space is available. Register here: https://ow.ly/Lq6h50ZuaM5

On Friday, September 11 at 3 pm in the Community Room, dive into the remarkable life and art of Nell Blaine, an artist w...
09/04/2026

On Friday, September 11 at 3 pm in the Community Room, dive into the remarkable life and art of Nell Blaine, an artist whose journey transcends the boundaries of abstraction and figuration, illuminating the vibrancy of the world around us. From the bustling streets of New York City to the serene banks of the Seine in Paris and the colorful landscapes of Mexico and Gloucester Harbor, Blaine's work is a testament to her relentless pursuit of beauty and her profound connection to the essence of light and color.

Register on our website!

Join advocate Cece Doucette for an insightful discussion on navigating technology safely in the digital age. The event w...
09/03/2026

Join advocate Cece Doucette for an insightful discussion on navigating technology safely in the digital age. The event will begin with a viewing of Generation Zapped, followed by a discussion for the remainder of the event. The film explores the hidden health and developmental impacts of daily exposure to wireless technology, offering practical ways to reduce overexposure in our homes and daily lives. This is especially timely as many citizens are noticing 4G/5G small cell antennas coming in at street level, and utility companies installing radiating "smart" meters on our homes.

Generation Zapped is 74 minutes in length and features interviews from renown public health experts including Harvard’s Dr. Martha Herbert and the WHO's Dr. David Carpenter along with international scientists and public health officials.

Registration is on our calendar at https://sawyerfreelibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/safer-screen-time/

Teens and tweens, you're invited to express yourselves through words AND art! Join Tia for a fun and relaxing Paint & Jo...
09/02/2026

Teens and tweens, you're invited to express yourselves through words AND art! Join Tia for a fun and relaxing Paint & Journal workshop. Participants will decorate their own journals, respond to simple journal prompts, and then create a guided painting together. No art or writing experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. At the end of the workshop, participants will take home their journal and finished painting!

Ages 11-19 (grades 6-12) are welcome to participate. Register at this link: https://ow.ly/wHH550ZAGNQ

Homeschoolers, come hang out at the library! The Teen Room is open to patrons ages 11-19 and we're having an open house ...
09/02/2026

Homeschoolers, come hang out at the library! The Teen Room is open to patrons ages 11-19 and we're having an open house just for you. Come study, play board games, check out the Library of Things, or try one of our Switch games. We can't wait to see you!

Ages 11-19 (grades 6-12) welcome.

Teens and tweens are invited to practice a foundational skill with a local artist. Join Juliet Lockwood of Lockwood Stud...
08/31/2026

Teens and tweens are invited to practice a foundational skill with a local artist. Join Juliet Lockwood of Lockwood Studios to practice drawing the human form with clothed models, using charcoal as your medium. For budding artists, figure drawing is foundational. This is a great skill to learn whether your style is realistic, anime, cartoon, or anything else! All levels of skill are welcome.

Patrons ages 11-19 (grades 6-12) are welcome to participate. Register here: https://ow.ly/LW7850ZxHhP

Don't miss 10 Steps for Researching the History of Your House in Gloucester this Saturday at Sawyer Free Library!Join ho...
08/27/2026

Don't miss 10 Steps for Researching the History of Your House in Gloucester this Saturday at Sawyer Free Library!

Join house historian Marian Pierre-Louis to learn how to trace your home's history using deeds, census records, maps, tax records, and more. Whether your house is 20 years old or 200, you'll leave with practical steps to uncover its past and the stories of the people who lived there.

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕚 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Sawyer Free Library, Community Room

Perfect for homeowners, local history enthusiasts, and anyone curious about Gloucester's past. We hope to see you there! Register on our website.

Teen and tweens, come make a free desk buddy! Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly envir...
08/27/2026

Teen and tweens, come make a free desk buddy! Learn the joy of needle felting with Pop up Art School in a friendly environment. You'll gain the basic skills of needle felting, walking away with a finished piece and the confidence to continue your felting journey independently.

Patrons ages 11-19 are welcome to participate. Register at this link: https://ow.ly/a1Wl50Zya2r

Tomorrow! Join us for a thrilling conversation on Thursday, August 27 at 2pm with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delv...
08/26/2026

Tomorrow! Join us for a thrilling conversation on Thursday, August 27 at 2pm with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Register now to watch live or recorded: https://libraryc.org/sawyerfreelibrary/186626

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Gloucester, MA
01930

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