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Author Talk with Sam Farmer: A Long Walk Down a Winding Road

Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens

2024-09-04 19:00:00 2024-09-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Author Talk with Sam Farmer: A Long Walk Down a Winding Road Join us for a discussion with author Sam Farmer about his book, A Long Walk Down a Winding Road - Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens. Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Wednesday, September 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-04 19:00:00 2024-09-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Author Talk with Sam Farmer: A Long Walk Down a Winding Road Join us for a discussion with author Sam Farmer about his book, A Long Walk Down a Winding Road - Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens. Memorial Hall Library - Memorial Hall

Memorial Hall Library

Memorial Hall

Join us for a discussion with author Sam Farmer about his book, A Long Walk Down a Winding Road - Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens.

From the unique perspective of someone on the autism spectrum comes a book about working to carve out a better life in the face of challenge and adversity. Interwoven with true stories of personal hardships and triumphs, A Long Walk Down a Winding Road offers ideas and insights aimed at inspiring and empowering the reader to enhance quality of life. It also exposes what it can feel like to be autistic, as told by somebody who actually walks in these shoes.

Sam Farmer is a neurodiversity community self-advocate, writer/author, public speaker and consultant for Floreo, a company that leverages virtual reality technology in teaching life skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes blogs and articles, records coaching videos and podcasts, and presents at conferences and support groups, sharing stories and thoughts as to how one can achieve greater happiness and success in the face of challenge and adversity. A Long Walk Down a Winding Road - Small Steps, Challenges, & Triumphs Through an Autistic Lens is his first book. To learn more, visit samfarmerauthor.com.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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Memorial Hall Library

Phone: 978-623-8400

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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jun 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*

Thu, Jul 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
This event is full

Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
The Library closes early at 5:00pm on July 3rd.

Fri, Jul 04, All day
The Library is closed.

Cancelled
Fri, Jul 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!

Sat, Jul 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside
Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!

Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an outdoor storytime! Please note: this program is held weather permitting.

Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: Scrabble tile keychains.

Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Can you get a higher trivia score than MHL staff? Sign up and find out!

Mon, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register

Tue, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, July 7 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Learn the art of needle felting to make one of your favorite video game friends!

Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Memorial Hall
Beginner level D&D for ages 9-12 years old!
This event is full

Wed, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Want to paint minis with friends or just learn more about Warhammer? Join our new Warhammer club!

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!
This event is full

Wed, Jul 09, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room
A group for adults who write or illustrate children’s books. The group meets monthly to provide constructive advice and feedback on each other’s works in progress.

Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 11:00am
Memorial Hall
The Discover Your Past Genealogy Club meets the second Thursday of every month.

Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Play D&D with teens in grades 6 - 12; no RPG experience necessary!

Thu, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Thu, Jul 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Activity Room
The Writers Group meets monthly on the second Thursday of each month.

Fri, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can join us for an outdoor storytime at Pomps Pond!

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
A music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers!

Fri, Jul 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!

Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside
Join us for an outdoor storytime on the back steps of the library - weather permitting!

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for kids in grades K-6! Please note that kids in grades K-2 must have a caregiver with them during the session.
This event is full

Sat, Jul 12, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 3:30pm

Sat, Jul 12, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 3:45pm

Sat, Jul 12, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 4:00pm

Sat, Jul 12, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Saturday, July 5 2025 at 4:15pm

Sun, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Drop by the Activity Room to play some games and make some new friends.

Mon, Jul 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers are invited to join us for an outdoor storytime! Please note: this program is held weather permitting.

Mon, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: Lite-Brite! A blast from the past!

Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register

Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Monday, July 14 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Drop in to make your own colorful creation with watercolor paints.

Tue, Jul 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Hall
Learn how to run your own tabletop RPGs!

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Children's Room
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!

Tue, Jul 15, 4:20pm - 4:40pm
Children's Room
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!

Tue, Jul 15, 4:40pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!

Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 9-12 years old!
This event is full

Wed, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Activity Room
Stories and crafts or activities for ages 3-5 and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Tuesday, July 15 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Play MHL themed bingo and possibly win a prize!

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Memorial Hall
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!

Wed, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Outside
Celebrate the half-way point of our Summer Reading Programs with a fun, outdoor event with mini golf, Trolley Dogs Food Truck, games, and more!

Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Memorial Hall
Stop by the Activity Room to play cribbage and make some new friends!

Thu, Jul 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Activity Room
An early literacy storytime with songs, rhymes and stories for birth to 18 months with their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Activity Room
Stories, songs and crafts for ages 18 months - 3 years and their caregivers! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Wednesday, July 16 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Play D&D with teens in grades 6 - 12; no RPG experience necessary!

Thu, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Thu, Jul 17, 6:30pm - 6:50pm
Children's Room
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!

Thu, Jul 17, 6:50pm - 7:10pm
Children's Room
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!

Thu, Jul 17, 7:10pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room
Kid's entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a big kid!