Thursday, April 4, 2013
All programs are free and open to the public.
The amazing Magician Scott Jameson will perform a spectacular Magic Show on Tuesday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m. His magic shows have umbrellas plucked from thin air, drawings come to life, and basketballs are spun. The audiences will travel through time. What will you experience? Don’t miss it! For ages 4 – 12 Sponsored by Friends of Thayer Public Library. 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 Street, Braintree, Mass Check out our website at www.thayerpubliclibrary.net.
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 …
Monday, January 28, 2013
Entry forms and contest rules are available at Barnes & Noble, Braintree, Thayer Public Library, 798 Washington Street, Braintree, and Braintree Cooperative Bank.
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Monday, January 28
UPDATE: Because of the storm, and February vacation week, we'll be extending the deadline for submissions through Friday, March 8. ***** ***** ***** My Favorite Teacher submissions from local students are now being accepted at Barnes & Noble, 150 Granite Street Braintree, for the “My Favorite Teacher” Contest. The “My Favorite Teacher” Contest provides middle and high school students the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate their favorite teacher by writing an essay, poem, or thank-you letter that explains how that teacher has influenced their life and creatively write about why they appreciate and admire him or her. Entries will be judged on the compelling nature of the teacher’s qualities, the sincerity of the student’s …
This program is free and open to all ages.
Let's Laugh Today is led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers Linda and Bill Hamaker. Join us Saturday, February 23 at 10:00 am for this unique exercise of laughing and clapping combined with gentle breathing that any age and level of physical ability can do. You will experience all the health benefits of a good belly laugh! No comedy or jokes involved. No registration required. Please bring your water bottle and wear comfortable clothes. This program is free and open to all ages. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. For more information please contact the Reference desk by calling the library at 781-848-0405 ext. 4417. Thayer Public Library is located at 798 Washington Street, Braintree, Mass. For more information, call…
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
More real estate facts from Braintree Patch and Patriot Properties.
Thayer Public Library – built in 1999 and sitting on 1.12 acres – is worth nearly $4.3 million, according to records kept by Patriot Properties, which stores data from the Board of Assessors on all real estate in Braintree, along with a number of other towns. The land itself is valued at $445,800 and the building at $ 3,819,000. Are you interested in what a certain Braintree property is worth? Comment below or email joseph.markman@patch.com.
Friday, October 12, 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, October 12, 2012
Thayer Public Library presents “Weird Massachusetts: Your travel guide to Massachusetts, local legends and best kept secrets”. Join author Jeff Belanger on Wednesday October 17 at 7:00 pm. Mr. Belanger will talk about his travel guide of Massachusetts and the unusual or unexplained in the Bay State. Join us as Jeff takes us on an adventure through our weird and wonderful state! Tweens and teens and adults will especially enjoy this presentation. For more information contact the Reference Desk 781-848-0405 x4417 brref@ocln.org. All programs are free and open to the public. You do not have to be a resident of Braintree to attend. To register for a free Thayer Public Library card, bring photo ID and proof of current address to the main …
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Demand is expected to be high so the event is by appointment only from 2:00-7:00 on Sept. 15.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
The Trustees and Friends of Thayer Public Library will be sponsoring an appraisal day on Saturday, September 15, to raise funds for ongoing programs and activities. The public is invited to bring up to three items to the Braintree Town Hall for review by USPAP certified appraisers from Kelley Auctions. Both Marg-E Kelley and Michael Lynch, a coin and stamp expert, will be on hand to value items including broken gold or silver jewelry. Appraisals are $10 for 1 item, $20 for 2 and $25 for 3 however; members of the Friends will receive their third item appraised for free as a thank you for their ongoing support of the library. Demand is expected to be high so the event is by appointment only from 2:00-7:00. A time can be reserved by stopping …
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The certificates are available through Aug. 31, 2012.
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Contact: Children's Room 781-848-0405 x4425 referencedesk@braintreema.gov –Thayer Public Library
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Monday, August 13, 2012
The event is on Aug. 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Teens help us celebrate the end of our fabulous Summer Reading with karaoke and pizza party. Joins us on Tuesday, August 21 from 5-7 for food, games, and our Summer Reading drawing. Don’t miss this fun packed ending to the Summer Reading program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of Thayer Public Library. For more information contact Young Adult Librarian Ellen Seeburger at 781-848-0405 x4415 –Thayer Public Library
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Bring your reading logs to get your certificate and prize.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Thayer Public Library presents Sharon Kennedy. Storyteller Sharon Kennedy weaves amazing tales that you'll be dazzled by on Wednesday August 15 at 3:00 p.m. Kennedy is a master of storytelling and many of her tales are told from memory. You will hear traditional and contemporary stories for children and families. Yankee magazine calls Sharon "One of 60 People who make New England, New England!" Age 5 - 11.No registration required. The first 100 children, age 5 - 11, will be admitted. Bring your reading logs to get your certificate and prize. For more information, contact Elisabeth Strachan 781-848-0405 x4426. Sharon Kennedy Storytelling program is partly sponsored by the Braintree Cultural Council, a local agency, which is funded by the…
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Linda Hamaker
2:54 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
You will feel GREAT after this laughter session. See www.letslaughtoday.com for more opportunities to laugh in several other towns! more ›