Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Spark Notes: A Couples' Guide to Menopause, Intimacy, and CommunicationTuesday, September 29 - 6pmA VIRTUAL PRESENTATION...
09/04/2026

Spark Notes: A Couples' Guide to Menopause, Intimacy, and Communication
Tuesday, September 29 - 6pm
A VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Midlife brings real physical changes, and if you're only talking about them with your doctor or friends, you're missing half the picture.

Join Kelly Tull, WHNP-BC, menopause and s*xual health specialist, and her husband Adam Tull, for a couples-focused evening on menopause, relationships, and s*x. Together they'll cover what's actually happening in the body during this stage, why communication gets harder right when you need it most, and how couples can adjust, together, to find their spark again.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zsUX4bYRRZKIunhzm1dW8Q

Thursday, September 17 at 6:00pmYoung Pokémon fans and their caregivers are invited to join us for themed activities and...
09/03/2026

Thursday, September 17 at 6:00pm
Young Pokémon fans and their caregivers are invited to join us for themed activities and fun! Kids can also bring their card collections to play the official TCG game or simply show off their favorites. This event is for registrants age 5 to 12. Registration is required. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.

To register: https://www.sturbridgelibrary.org/event/pokemon-club-3800

09/02/2026

See what's new this week at the Joshua Hyde Public Library at:

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There are sixteen new bestsellers, six new movies, eleven new audiobooks, four new children's books, and 33 other new books, including 26 that are available online.

The new bestsellers this week include "Big Little Truths," "Big Little Truths," and "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight [PlayStation 5]." The new movies this week include "The Mandalorian and Grogu," "Disclosure Day," and "Marshals: Season One."

Monday, September 14 at 3:30pmAutumn is here, and what better way to celebrate than by crafting your very own Toadstool ...
09/02/2026

Monday, September 14 at 3:30pm
Autumn is here, and what better way to celebrate than by crafting your very own Toadstool Lantern? But this isn’t just any toadstool – we’re transforming a simple jar into a glowing toadstool with tea lights and wiggle eyes – creating a super cute face that will light up your room and your day. This event is for registrants age 7 to 12. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.

To register: https://www.sturbridgelibrary.org/event/make-it-mondays-5353

An Evening with Renowned Historian and AuthorManisha SinhaThursday, September 24 - 7pmSturbridge Senior CenterOn the 250...
09/01/2026

An Evening with Renowned Historian and Author
Manisha Sinha
Thursday, September 24 - 7pm
Sturbridge Senior Center

On the 250th anniversary of the founding of the American republic, her talk will be drawn from her latest book and will show how the Civil War and emancipation constituted a second American Revolution.

Manisha Sinha is a resident of Sturbridge since 1994. She is the author of prize-winning books like The Slave's Cause: A History of Abolition (2016), which was long listed for the National Book Award for nonfiction, and her latest book The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920. She received her Ph.D in American history from Columbia University

This Joshua Hyde Public Library program is co-sponsored with the Sturbridge Historical Society and in collaboration with the Sturbridge Senior Center.

For more information: https://www.sturbridgelibrary.org/event/author-manisha-sinha-3835

September 1 through September 30 - all day. Stop by the Children's Room any time during September to complete a back to ...
09/01/2026

September 1 through September 30 - all day. Stop by the Children's Room any time during September to complete a back to school themed scavenger hunt and win a small prize. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL.

The food drive at Stop & Shop in Sturbridge yesterday was a HUGE success! Thank you to Stop & Shop for hosting us, all o...
08/31/2026

The food drive at Stop & Shop in Sturbridge yesterday was a HUGE success!
Thank you to Stop & Shop for hosting us, all of our volunteers, and to everyone who donated - you are making a difference in our community ❤

Volunteers will be taking donations at the Stop & Shop in Sturbridge -SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 - to help put food on the shelv...
08/29/2026

Volunteers will be taking donations at the Stop & Shop in Sturbridge -
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 - to help put food on the shelves of the Pages & Packs Pantry at the JHPL.

Add an item or two to your grocery shopping and drop it off on your way out! Thank you!

AI Literacy for AllWednesday, September 30 - 6:30pmRegister Here: https://www.sturbridgelibrary.org/event/ai-tim-5368If ...
08/28/2026

AI Literacy for All
Wednesday, September 30 - 6:30pm

Register Here: https://www.sturbridgelibrary.org/event/ai-tim-5368

If you feel like AI came from nowhere overnight and suddenly consumed the news, the economy, your work, and public discourse, you are not alone.

Whether you are overwhelmed by the flood of terminology, concerned about being unable to recognize when and where AI is being used, or just interested in learning more about the technology, you are invited to join Sturbridge resident Tim Hagberg at the Joshua Hyde Public Library for this free program on AI Literacy.

Topics covered:
* What is AI
* What is it being used for today
* How is your data being used by AI companies
* Why does AI get some things right, and why does it (convincingly) get some things wrong
* Things to look for to determine if text, imagery, video, or audio is AI-generated
* How to tell you're interacting with an AI agent rather than a human
* Why is AI so resource-intensive
*.Why are AI companies pushing for large data center construction projects

Tim is a USAF veteran and software engineer with over 15 years of experience that spans computer graphics systems, data analytics, 3D tools for artists and game developers, 3D commerce and visualization, defense simulation, and social robotics. While not a machine learning or AI engineer, he's worked in adjacent fields for most of his career and is an expert in some of the core technologies which have powered the modern AI boom.

Friday, August 28 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.Join local speech-language pathologist Alyssa O'Leary (M.S., CCC-SLP) for free...
08/26/2026

Friday, August 28 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Join local speech-language pathologist Alyssa O'Leary (M.S., CCC-SLP) for free speech and language screenings designed to identify any potential communication concerns and whether further evaluation is recommended. Children of all ages and their caretakers are welcome. No registration is required.

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