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Math Tutoring

Tutoring in mathematics for grades K-12 by students from the Pioneer Charter School of Science 2.

There is no charge and students from all schools are welcome. Tutoring will take place in the Community Room or in the Brooks Room (located on the second floor, indicated below with the letter B).

Tutors will be available in the Library from 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm as follows:

 

March: 18, 25, 27 (B)

 

 

Depicting the Distinguished Trees Of Saugus

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. 

 

 

UMass professor crowdsourcing ground water level data

David Boutt, who teaches hydrology at UMass Amherst, says ground water levels have been rising for the past half century. He studies ground water levels and how they affect flooding in the northeast. 

Weather-wise, we see a lot of lot of variation here in New England. Even though there is a lot of hydrological data going to the 1940s, most of that data isn’t collected from the areas where flood has arguably the greatest economic and social effect: residential areas.

Boutt and his research team have a survey where you can enter data based on local experience. It’s a short form that will most likely take only a few minutes.

Any data you contribute may assist future planning for future infrastrucure improvements.

(Thanks to Jacob Wycoff, CBS 4 Boston)

 

Service Dog Visit!

Great Danes and their handlers from Service Dog Project in Ipswich will be here to show the dogs and answer all of your questions about the Great Danes. .

Wednesday, April 17th 10-11am in the Community Room.

Meet and pet Great Danes! De-stress from school, homework, work, etc. Come by the library to pet and visit with these gentle giants!

No registration necessary. Stop by the Community Room between 10 and 11 am. Age 11 and up please.

 

“This program is supported in part by a grant from the Saugus Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.”

Classical Music @the SPL – Trio Lumos: March 30th

Join us for a concert by New England Conservatory of Music piano trio Trio Lumos:

 

Chloe Hong, Violin

Nicholas Tsang, Cello

Pauline Pu, Piano

 

Where: Community Room, Saugus Public Library, 295 Central Street, Saugus, MA

When: 2 – 3 pm, Saturday, March 30th, 2024

This program is free and open to the public.

 

 

Paint the Night Sky

Join us on March 11 from 6 – 7:30 for a painting class for adults with The Pop Up Art School.

Each participant will create a painting on canvas of a starry night sky. The presenters will provide instructions on proper brush techniques, how to stabilize the hand to allow for better fine motor control, how to create texture using different paint colors and brushstrokes, plus how to mix paint to create shadows and highlights.

By the end of the class, participants will not only have created a painting, but will have learned techniques for continuing on their own.

No experience is necessary. This is a free class with all materials provided, but space is limited. Please register on our events calendar or call 781.231.4168, ext3107.

How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen

Book Study on Zoom and in Person
How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen By David Brooks

As David Brooks observes, “There is one skill that lies at the heart of any healthy person, family,
school, community organization, or society: the ability to see someone else deeply and make
them feel seen—to accurately know another person, to let them feel valued, heard, and
understood.”


From the Book: “On social media you can have the illusion of social contact without having to perform the gestures that actually build trust, care, and affection. On social media, stimulation replaces intimacy. There is judgment everywhere and understanding nowhere.”

All are welcome to join us for a five week discussion on this important book by journalist, David
Brooks. We will be meeting weekly at St. John’s starting on Tuesday, February 27th from
6:30-7:30 p.m. EST in person and on Zoom. If you would like to receive a link or would like
more information, please contact The Rev. John Beach, St. John’s Episcopal Church
revjbeach@gmail.com phone: 774 961 9881

Early Voting @ the SPL: February 24th through March 1st

Presidential Primary: Tuesday, March 5th

In-Person Early Voting for Presidential Primaries 2024

Saugus Public Library, Community Room: 295 Central Street (Taylor Street Entrance)

Please note: The ongoing Book Sale in the Community Room will be unavailable beginning Friday, February 23rd through March 1st.

Saturday, February 24, 20249:00 am to 5:00 pm

(Also, last day to register to vote for March Election)

• No early voting Sunday

Monday, February 26, 20248:30 am to 7:00 pm

Tuesday, February 27, 20248:15 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday, February 28, 20248:15 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday, February 29, 20248:15 am to 5:00 pm

Friday, March 1, 20248:15 am to 12:30 pm