Classical Music @ the SPL: Rasa Quartet – May 11th, 1:00 PM
Rasa String Quartet finds their niche exploring the musical space where classical and folk traditions intersect and influence one another.
Community Room, Saugus Public Library
Saturday, May 11th, 1:00 pm
Admission is free.
Formed in 2019, the Boston-based ensemble consists of violinists Maura Shawn Scanlin and Kiyoshi Hayashi, violist Emma Powell, and cellist Mina Kim, who are graduates of the New England Conservatory, the Shepherd School of Music, and Yale University.
Rasa String Quartet are winners of the 2022 Associazione Europea Di Musica E Comunicazione International Chamber Music Competition (Italy,) the 2021 Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music Competition (ATL,) the 2020 Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competition (OH,) and were the 2022-23 ensemble in residence at Phillips Exeter Academy.
They’ve collaborated with renowned folk musicians like celtic harpist, Maeve Gilchrist, jazz / traditional greek vocalist, Erini Tornesaki, and singer-songwriter, Judy Collins, performed their own programs at various venues and festivals around the country, including the 2023 Osaka International Chamber Music Competition, Rockport Music, WGBH, WBUR, and the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival, and have taught educational residencies at a variety of institutions like Walnut Hill School for the Arts, UMass Dartmouth, and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
By exploring the connection between music and storytelling at the heart of folk traditions, Rasa String Quartet delivers engaging and accessible programs that showcase works from a variety of cultures and highlight unknown composers. They seek to educate their audiences by contextualizing the genres, styles, and composers they present, inviting their listeners to approach both familiar and unfamiliar sounds with an open and curious mind.
In sanskrit, the term ‘RASA’ refers to the indescribable power of any art form to inspire strong emotions in the reader or listener.
This event is funded by a generous grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local arm of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a State agency.
Hackers Attackers and Thieves: Cyber, Social, Identity, and Personal Protection – Sat., May 4th, 1:30 pm
Community Room, Saugus Public Library
Saturday, May 4th, 1:30 pm
Robert Siciliano is a Boston based security expert and private investigator with 30+ years of experience, the #1 Best Selling Amazon.com author of 5 books, and the architect of the CSI Protection certification; a Cyber Social Identity and Personal Protection security awareness training program.
Mr Siciliano will be discussing various hack attacks, including everything from check, washing scams, the vicious grandparent scam, how they occur, how to prevent them and become a tougher target. He will discuss various tools to manage passwords, protect your devices, and manage your digital lives.
This interactive time together will use real-life examples to instruct attendees of all ages on how to avoid the risks associated with hackers attackers and thieves.
This event is sponsored by the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library and the Saugus Garden Club.
Attendance is limited. Please register at https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/events.
See Pete Jackson’s Fun Magic Show!
Patriot’s Day!
The library will be closed on Monday, April 15th in observance of Patriot’s Day.
Planning for Medicare: April 30th
Led by Heather Hurd, Medicare Outreach Consultant at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, this program is geared towards individuals approaching Medicare Eligibility, Topics covered include health insurance information outside of employer sponsored coverage, such as an explanation of Medicare, the Medicare enrollment timeline, Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans and programs available to early retirees, and COBRA. This is a great presentation for seniors who may still be working and looking to transition.
Register for this program here.
Art Workshop with Local Artist Kelly Slater
Local artist and tree enthusiast Kelly Slater and the Saugus Public Library invite you to participate in a workshop on depicting trees. Using a wide variety of playful and relaxing techniques, we will most definitely be “coloring outside the lines.” As we look deeply at trees, we will create our own unique and heartfelt interpretations of their awe-inspiring forms.
Photos of distinguished trees of Saugus will be provided. However, we strongly encourage students to bring a photo or two of their own distinguished Saugus trees. Students will have the opportunity to exhibit one or more of their tree depictions at the library’s May exhibit, “Distinguished Trees of Saugus.”
The workshop is on Saturday April 20, and will run from 11:30 am to 3 pm, with a 30-minute break midway through. It is appropriate for all skill levels and for ages high school on up. Both the workshop and materials are free of charge.
Advance registration is required. To reserve your seat register online starting April 1 on our events calendar at sauguspubliclibrary.org/events
For any questions about the course content, email Kelly at kellyslaterart@hotmail.com with “Distinguished Trees Workshop” in the subject line.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Math Tutoring for Grades K-12
Tutoring in mathematics for grades K-12 by students from the Pioneer Charter School of Science 2.
Early Closing Tuesday, April 9
The Saugus Public Library will have an early closing on Tuesday, April 9 at 5 pm so we can conduct staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Update: we are out of solar eclipse glasses
Music & Mother Goose canceled today: April 4th
There will be no Music & Mother Goose storytime this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.