Monday, February 25, 2013
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. Thayer Public Library is located at 798 Washington St.
Thayer Public Library will host Schmoozing with Sophie Tucker at 1 p.m. on Saturday March 23. The audience will experience story-telling at its best with Linda Myer as Sophia Tucker, who shares her poignant memories of her struggles to achieve the American dream in 1928. Sophie Tucker the last of the red-hot mamas will keep you laughing with tales of climbing the show business ladder from the crowded tenements of Boston's North End to Hollywood. This program is part of the One Braintree, One Book and the selected title is the tragic love story “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The idea behind One Braintree One Book is to encourage everyone in Braintree to read the same book and then have book discussions and events that tie into …
Friday, July 27, 2012
All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
One Braintree One Book Baseball Finale August 16, 5:00 to 7:00 PM The Thayer Public Library is celebrating the finale of our second annual One Braintree, One Book right across the street from the library at French’s Common. There will be free food and fun for all ages. Come and cheer on the Princes and the Thieves as they compete in the kids’ softball game. For those ages 3 and older, if you’ve ever wondered if your pitch is ready for the majors, come try your hand at the speed-pitch machine. There will also be a craft activity, face painting, and a raffle drawing. If you haven’t entered the raffle, it’s not too late. Stop by the library and pick up an entry form, answer the baseball questions, and drop it off at any service desk. So …
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French's Common Park
1 John F Kennedy Memorial Dr, Braintree, MA
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Monday, July 9, 2012
One Braintree, One Book is a summer-long, town-wide reading program. This year's pick is Prince of Thieves by Chuck Hogan.
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Thayer Public Library will host author Shelley Sommer on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 6 p.m. If you love baseball, don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about the history of this beloved sport when local author Shelley Sommer visits the Thayer Public Library on Tuesday, July 31. The author of the teen book, Hammerin' Hank Greenberg, Shelley will speak about this famous baseball player’s life and the exciting process of digging into historical records to uncover his story. Presented as part of One Braintree, One Book, this event is not to be missed! All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. Programs are held in Logan Auditorium, upper level, unless otherwise noted. –…
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Thayer Public Library
798 Washington St, Braintree, MA
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
We’re looking for pictures from your vacation, your favorite local baseball field, or any image that incorporates summer and/or baseball elements.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
The theme of this year’s One Braintree, One Book is baseball and your photo must illustrate either baseball, summer, or a combination of both! We’re looking for pictures from your vacation, your favorite local baseball field, or any image that incorporates summer and/or baseball elements. You may submit up to two photos (but you will only be eligible to win one prize). Submit each photo separately to: eseeburger@braintreema.gov. Please include the following information in your e-mail: NOTE! If your photo includes a person, please keep in mind that you will have to include a photo release form with your entry. Please email Ellen at eseeburger@braintreema.gov if this applies to your entry. Photo Guidelines: Submit your own original work …
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Thayer Public Library
798 Washington St, Braintree, MA
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