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

2023-12-12 19:00:00 2023-12-12 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

Tuesday, December 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-12-12 19:00:00 2023-12-12 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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We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

Mon, Jan 20 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 21 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Thu, Jan 23, 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 is now closed

Thu, Jan 23, 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 is now closed

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Want to discuss Memorial Hall Library’s Book of the Month pick? Join library staff for a conversation about this month's featured title.

Thu, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Play D&D with teens in grades 6 - 12; no RPG experience necessary!

Thu, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Choose from a variety of coloring sheets- something for every skill and interest level. Colored pencils, pens, markers and crayons will be available.

Thu, Jan 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!

Sat, Jan 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
A fun storytime for the whole family! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Friday, January 24 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 25, 3:30pm - 3:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
This event is full

Sat, Jan 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room
Do you find it hard to fit reading into your day? Do you want to do something as a family at the library? Come Relax and Read!

Sat, Jan 25, 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!
This event is full

Sat, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Sat, Jan 25, 4:15pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Rufus the Therapy Dog!

Sun, Jan 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Memorial Hall
Join us for a musical performance from Singular, featuring pianist Terri Kelley and vocalist Bill Donelan, featuring songs from the Great American Songbook.

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can meet for a drop-in playtime!

Mon, Jan 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Memorial Hall
The Morning Book Discussion Group generally meets on the third Monday of the month in Memorial Hall.
Register

Mon, Jan 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: paint a mug!

Mon, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Have you been hearing the word reparations more often? Would you like to learn more about why some are calling for reparations for African Americans? Join us for a four-week study group.

Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Room
Make a hobbit - or fairy! - door wreath for a cute decoration!

Tue, Jan 28, 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, January 27 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 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, January 27 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 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 Monday, January 27 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!
This event is full

Tue, Jan 28, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
The Great Books Discussion Group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month from September to June.

Wed, Jan 29, 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, January 28 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 29, 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, January 28 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 29, 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, January 28 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Stop by to work on a different craft or art project each week!

Wed, Jan 29, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
This event is full

Wed, Jan 29, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!

Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!

Wed, Jan 29, 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!

Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Memorial Hall
Shop for bargains and support the Friends of Memorial Hall Library. Entry for preview night is $20/person. Friends members can enter for free!

Wed, Jan 29, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Activity Room
Andover Home for Aged People

Thu, Jan 30, 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, January 29 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 30, 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, January 29 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Memorial Hall
Shop for bargains and support the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.

Cancelled
Thu, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Play D&D with teens in grades 6 - 12; no RPG experience necessary!

Thu, Jan 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
Visit the library to paint some kindness rocks to take home or share with a friend.

Thu, Jan 30, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
This month we will discuss The lost stone by Jordan Quinn (Kingdom of Wrenly #1) Please read at least some of the book before we meet!

Thu, Jan 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!

Fri, Jan 31, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Memorial Hall
Shop for bargains and support the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.

Fri, Jan 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Activity Room
Play Super Smash Bros on our Nintendo Switch!

Sat, Feb 01, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Memorial Hall
Shop for bargains and support the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.

Sat, Feb 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
A fun storytime for the whole family! *Please register all adults and children when signing up*
Registration opens Friday, January 31 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity Room
Learn how to do a creative project! This month's project: Printmaking!

Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Sat, Feb 01, 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, January 25 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 01, 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, January 25 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 01, 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, January 25 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Feb 01, 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, January 25 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Feb 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Memorial Hall
Shop for bargains and support the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.

Mon, Feb 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Room
Ages 0-5 and their caregivers can meet for a drop-in playtime!

Mon, Feb 03, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Activity Room
Come hangout with other homeschool kids, meet our librarians and discuss ideas for future Hub meetings!

Mon, Feb 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Room
This week's activity is: candy guessing jar.

Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Memorial Hall
The Friends' Board meets monthly. Open to all Friends' members.

Mon, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Drop in to play with some LEGOs!

Mon, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Have you been hearing the word reparations more often? Would you like to learn more about why some are calling for reparations for African Americans? Join us for a four-week study group.

Mon, Feb 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity Room
Join a conversation group for English language learners.
Register

Tue, Feb 04, 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, February 3 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 04, 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, February 3 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 04, 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 Monday, February 3 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Activity Room
Beginner level D&D for ages 8-11 years old!
This event is full

Wed, Feb 05, 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, February 4 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 05, 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, February 4 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 05, 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, February 4 2025 at 9:00am

Rescheduled
Wed, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Tuesday, January 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join Assistant Curator Rachel Vogel for a tour and discussion of the exhibition at the Addison Gallery of American Art.

Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Stop by to work on a different craft or art project each week!

Wed, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 05, 4:45pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 05, 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Activity Room
Children are invited to come work on their read-aloud skills with Monty the Therapy Dog!
Registration opens Wednesday, January 29 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Feb 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Activity Room
The Nonfiction Book Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month.

Thu, Feb 06, 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, February 5 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 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, February 5 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Memorial Hall
Play D&D with teens in grades 6 - 12; no RPG experience necessary!

Thu, Feb 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Alcove 1
A book club for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Join us to enjoy good stories and fun conversations.

Thu, Feb 06, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Activity Room
Join us to discuss The sea in winter by Christine Day. Please read at least some of the book before the meeting!
Registration opens Sunday, January 26 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Feb 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Room
Ages 5-18 can meet up with their Pokémon cards to trade and battle!