Abbot Public Library

Americans are living longer than ever before, but longer life does not always mean better life. As healthcare advances and lifespans extend, many families are asking difficult questions about affordability, caregiving, ageism and quality of life. In partnership with The John A. Hartford Foundation, join us for this special screening of “Aging in America: Survive or Thrive,” a PBS documentary narrated by Martin Sheen and based on Dr. Robert Butler’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Why Survive?” This thoughtful film explores the challenges and opportunities of aging in the United States today. Following our screening, we’ll enjoy a live discussion with producers Dr. Ken Dychtwald and Neil Steinberg, using questions submitted in our Q&amp;A by participants like you.
A viewing of the online lecture will be held in the Event Center at Abbot Public Library, followed by a discussion session.
Registration is required and limited to 35. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Age-Well-film" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Age-Well-film</a>. Can't attend in person? Please register for the program or join the Wait List. Everyone who is registered will be sent the recording.
Dr. Ken Dychtwald is a gerontologist, psychologist, and best-selling author who is regarded as the foremost visionary and original thinker regarding topics surrounding aging. He founded Age Wave, an acclaimed think tank focused on the social and business implications of global aging and rising longevity. Since then, he has served as a fellow of the World Economic Forum, received the American Society on Aging Award for outstanding national leadership three times, and was featured at two White House Conferences on Aging.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well: “Aging in America” - Film Screening & Live Conversation

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Marblehead

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Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well: “Aging in...

Americans are living longer than ever before, but longer life does not always mean better life. As healthcare advances and...

Lectures with Road Scholar: Age Well: “Aging in America” - Film Screening & Live Conversation

Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam Children’s Room on Thursdays between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to make a seasonal craft to take home. Working freely with seasonal themed crafts enhances pre-literacy in children with practice in sequencing steps, hand-eye coordination, etc. No registration is required.

Local Event: Afternoon Crafts for Kids

Afternoon Crafts for Kids

Children of any age and their caregivers can visit the Killam Children’s Room on Thursdays between 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. to...

Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., chat with a member of the Board of Trustees and discuss the future of the library. Or, find your next great read, chat with your neighbors, work on one of our community puzzles or just enjoy a quiet morning. Locally brewed Atomic Coffee from Marblehead’s Blue Canoe Cafe will be provided, as well as coffee fixings and a selection of tea. Bringing your own mug is encouraged! No registration, no cost - simply stop on by.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of Abbot Public Library.

Local Event: Coffee at the Library

Coffee at the Library

Stop in to Abbot Public Library on Friday mornings to relax with a cup of coffee or tea. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., chat...

On Tuesday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m., the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss "Under the Stars" by Beatriz Williams. Copies will be available to check out at the Main Desk.
Registration is required - please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/May-2026-Mystery" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/May-2026-Mystery</a>. Contact Head of Adult Services Librarian Allie Wyant for more information at <a href="mailto:wyant@noblenet.org">wyant@noblenet.org</a>.

Local Event: Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club

On Tuesday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m., the Mystery Book Club will meet to discuss "Under the Stars" by Beatriz Williams. Copies will...

Bring your devices to the library for personal, one-on-one tech help with Theresa Milewski. All tech and computer questions are welcome, from troubleshooting to operation tips to general tech advice. Join us in welcoming Milewski to the library to host drop-in tech help on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Theresa Milewski, your Marblehead computer tutor, helps people of all ages navigate their devices. Owner of All Computers Great and Small, Milewski is a patient computer tutor with 30+ years of experience with tech.

Local Event: Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small

Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and...

Bring your devices to the library for personal, one-on-one tech help with Theresa Milewski. All tech and computer questions are...

Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small

Express yourself by creating custom buttons in the Thompson Makerspace. Use provided templates, cut out images from magazines, or design your own artwork to turn into wearable pins. Participants will leave with their own finished buttons to take home and show off.
Space is limited to 10 participants ages 13-19, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/May-2026-teen-buttons" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/May-2026-teen-buttons</a>. This program is led by Dan Saulnier, Technical Resource Specialist at the library.
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation.

Local Event: Teen DIY: Button Making

Teen DIY: Button Making

Express yourself by creating custom buttons in the Thompson Makerspace. Use provided templates, cut out images from magazines,...

Children are invited to our weekly Wednesday program with stories and movement led by early childhood educator Debbie Leibowitz. Story Time A-Go-Go is a lively, interactive program for kids ages 1-4 years old held in the Event Center, or outside in the Courtyard depending on the weather.
Online registration is required - please register at <a href="https://abbotlibrary.org/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abbotlibrary.org/events</a>
Funding for this program has been provided by the Abbot Public Library Foundation in partnership with the Oliver P. Killam Foundation.

Local Event: Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

Story Time A-Go-Go with Debbie Leibowitz

Children are invited to our weekly Wednesday program with stories and movement led by early childhood educator Debbie...

On his 27th birthday on May 19, 1776, Captain James Mugford became an early Revolutionary War hero and martyr, killed in combat by the British in retaliation for his having audaciously and fortuitously captured a 300-ton British supply ship a day or two before. His young wife successfully negotiated with the captain of the British warship for his release after the young Marblehead ship’s master had been “impressed” (essentially kidnapped from off a Marblehead street) and held prisoner on that British ship. While on board though, Mugford heard about the supply ship’s imminent arrival. Soon after, commanding the Franklin out of Marblehead, he and his crew, posing as a harmless fishing vessel, captured the valuable munitions transport. Tragically, he died in a retaliatory battle the following day. The vital and desperately needed munitions and supplies however, remained in American hands. Hear more about this heroic action in Doliber’s talk.

This program will be hybrid. Sign up for Zoom at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/Captain-Mugford" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/Captain-Mugford</a> or join us in person, no registration required! If registering for Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online.

Donald Doliber was appointed as Marblehead’s Town Historian after 24 years as an award-winning history teacher, who was selected as the "Outstanding American History Teacher in the United States" by the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.), followed by 17 years as an assistant high school principal. His ancestors arrived in Marblehead in the 1630s, and were fishermen, Selectmen, and merchants in the early community and later, and a few served in the Revolutionary War.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Marblehead 250 Committee and Abbot Public Library.&nbsp;

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

Local Event: Captain James Mugford, an Early Revolutionary War Martyr in 1776

Captain James Mugford, an Early Revolutionary...

On his 27th birthday on May 19, 1776, Captain James Mugford became an early Revolutionary War hero and martyr, killed in combat...

Captain James Mugford, an Early Revolutionary War Martyr in 1776

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.

Local Event: Afterschool Chess Club

Afterschool Chess Club

Students ages 7-11 are invited to practice their chess against each other in a calm and studious environment.

Super Shells, for ages 3-8, is an interactive workshop to get hands-on with shells as children squash, roll and design their own mollusks and patterns with clay. Be sure to dress for a mess!&nbsp;

This program is limited to 10 students ages 3-8, and online registration is required. Please register at <a href="https://tinyurl.com/SSCW-shells" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/SSCW-shells</a>.

This program is funded in part by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Local Event: Super Shells Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch 

Super Shells Workshop with Salem Sound Coastwatch 

Super Shells, for ages 3-8, is an interactive workshop to get hands-on with shells as children squash, roll and design their...

Larcom Theatre

The Voice Club Showcase: Experience an inspiring evening of music as professional singer and master voice coach Bethany Vahn presents our Spring Singers Showcase. Featuring everyday performers—from young adults to retirees—this uplifting event celebrates the joy of singing with performances spanning Broadway favorites, country classics, jazz standards, and more.
​Over the past year, members of The Voice Club have come together each week to grow in confidence, strengthen their technique, and discover the unique magic in their own voices under Bethany’s expert guidance. Now, they are ready to take the stage and share their hard work, passion, and talent with you.


Come support local theatre and enjoy an evening filled with heart, community, and unforgettable music.
​Duration: Approximately one hour and 45 minutes

Local Event: The Voice Club Showcase

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The Voice Club Showcase

The Voice Club Showcase: Experience an inspiring evening of music as professional singer and master voice coach Bethany Vahn...

Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, USA

Saturday, May 30th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens
WALK-INS WELCOME. PRE-REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED. Learn more <a href="https://marbleheadmuseum.org/craftfair/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">marbleheadmuseum.org/craftfair/</a>
Members: $10 per Person / $25 max per Family Non-Members: $15 per Person / $40 max per Family Ages 3 &amp; Under: FREE
Step back into the sights, sounds, and even the smells of colonial New England at the 3rd Annual Colonial Craft Fair, hosted by Marblehead Museum in the beautiful gardens of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion. This lively outdoor event brings history to life as skilled artisans and historic interpreters demonstrate the trades and traditions that shaped Marblehead and the wider region. Stroll the grounds, meet members of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment, and see 18th-century recipes come to life with a culinary historian—offering a vivid glimpse into everyday life in early New England.
Throughout the day, visitors can watch a remarkable range of traditional crafts in action. Meet a mantuamaker demonstrating the art of 18th-century dressmaking, a cabinetmaker shaping fine furniture by hand, and a leatherworker practicing techniques once essential to daily life and maritime communities. Learn how candles were made with a traditional chandler, explore the tools and skills of a master gunsmith, and see a master tinsmith at work. Discover how rope was formed for shipboard use, how flax was processed into fiber, and how basketry and tape-loom weaving supported households and trade alike. You can also observe the delicate process of copperplate engraving and printing—an essential craft in the world of early books and images.
It’s a day of hands-on history, learning, and discovery for visitors of all ages—an opportunity to experience the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and artistry that built early New England, and to meet the dedicated craftspeople who keep these remarkable traditions alive today.
Photo Credit: Katie Ring Photography

Local Event: Colonial Craft Fair

Colonial Craft Fair

Saturday, May 30th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens
WALK-INS WELCOME. PRE-REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED. Learn...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

Blast off into Pride month with the Illustrious Blacks, NYC's&nbsp;Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks here to deliver you into intergalactic ecstasy! The duo the New York Times called "Bed-Stuy’s favorite creative couple” grace the clubs of Ibiza, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, UK, and Canada with their blend of DJing, performance art, and live music tracks .... and now they return after their jaw-dropping Gloucester debut last year for the Cape Ann Pride Weekend. Hostess extraordinaire Dr. Viola Voila will tantalize with her captivating performances and keep the party vibes flowing. DJ opener Salomon delivers deep, danceable tracks to get the party started.&nbsp;
Dr. Viola Voilà (she/her in drag) or Dr. Kasey Calebaugh (he/him out of drag) enjoys a wide range of musical endeavors as a violist, Suzuki music educator, and drag entertainer. They completed a Doctorate of Music Arts degree in Viola Performance from the Hartt School, graduating with the Regents’ Honor Award - the most prestigious award that the University of Hartford bestows on graduate students. They regularly film drag story hours and interview local residents at Ipswich Community Access Media, perform with the Cape Ann Symphony and Nonconformist Orchestra (the first and only transgender/non-binary, LGBTQ+ and minority inclusive professional orchestra), and serve on the Ipswich Cultural Council Board. As an active LGBTQ+ professional, they have been invited to speak at numerous high schools, perform for Hamilton-Wenham HRC Pride Picnic, World Pride DC 2025, &amp; actively produce content with the Trustees.

Local Event: PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks, presented by Cape Ann Pride & Magma

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PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks,...

Blast off into Pride month with the Illustrious Blacks, NYC's Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks here to deliver you into...

PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks, presented by Cape Ann Pride & Magma

Join us for an exhilarating celebration honoring the timeless legacy of Elvis Presley, featuring the incredible Robert Black—an Award-Winning Tribute Artist renowned for his captivating performances across the nation.
Embark on a journey through the Best of Elvis, where iconic hits from "Can't Help Falling in Love" to "Jailhouse Rock," "Hound Dog," "Love Me Tender," and more chart-topping classics will transport you to an unforgettable era. 
Robert Black's remarkable emulation and magnetic stage presence, coupled with his exceptional vocal prowess, breathe life back into the essence of Elvis. Brace yourself for an evening brimming with nostalgia-inducing melodies and the undeniable spirit of the King! Don't miss out on this remarkable tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll.<a href="https://www.thelarcom.org/elvistribute" style="font-family: var(--rx-font-text);" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Tribute to Elvis: The Legend Lives On 

Tribute to Elvis: The Legend Lives On 

Join us for an exhilarating celebration honoring the timeless legacy of Elvis Presley, featuring the incredible Robert Black—an...

Beverly Public Library

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Meditations in Beverly Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim Hogarty
Wednesday, June 3: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion
We all have a wish to be happy and avoid suffering. Throughout our lives, we travel many different paths driven by this desire: career, relationships, home, vacations, etc. But ultimately, these external paths do not yield the results we seek.
During these introductory Dharma talks and meditation sessions, we will discuss the internal paths that can lead to discovering real happiness and a more meaningful life.
Join longtime Kadampa Buddhist practitioner, Tim Hogarty, to:
<ul><li>Learn a Buddhist approach to finding authentic happiness</li><li>Practice simple meditations to support this approach</li></ul>
Location: Beverly Public Library (Sohier Room), 32 Essex Street in Beverly, MA
Cost: Free!
Registration: Register in advance on our website <a href="https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes</a> or just show up for class.
Teacher: Tim Hogarty is a long-time student and practitioner of the New Kadampa Tradition of Buddhism. He provides practical advice on how to integrate a spiritual path into “everyday” life. Tim is currently in the Teacher Training Program at KMC Boston. Tim frequently makes the commute to KMC Boston to help with special events particularly with the sound desk and to fill in as a guest teacher. Tim lives locally on the North Shore, and is an avid gardener and cook. Enjoys walks with his dog, Boo.

Local Event: Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion

Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of...

https://www.meditationinboston.org/beverly-classes
Meditations in Beverly Monthly from 7:00 to 8:00pm with Tim...

Meditations in Beverly: Cultivating a Heart of Compassion

Marblehead Arts Association

Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present a very special musical performance by the Alex Minasian Quartet as a part of our Jazz at the Arts concert series.
Alex established himself at a young age as an outstanding jazz pianist, having studied with such greats as Hank Jones, Don Friedman and James Williams. Alex has also shared the stage with numerous jazz legends, performing in famous jazz rooms like Birdland, the Blue Note, Yoshi’s, Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Apollo Theater, as well as a weekly residency at the Tavern on the Green in New York.
Join us for an exceptional evening of jazz in the ballroom at the historic Hooper Mansion, with cabaret-style seating and cash bar. Starts at 7pm. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets $35 on sale now at Marblehead Arts Association and Arnould Gallery, Marblehead or online.

Local Event: Jazz at Marblehead Arts - Alex Minasian Quartet

Jazz at Marblehead Arts - Alex Minasian Quartet

Marblehead Arts Association and Gene Arnould present a very special musical performance by the Alex Minasian Quartet as a part...

The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have experienced the excitement they bring to every performance. Appearing at first-tier venues across New England and beyond, this talented band has earned the admiration and affection of critics and fans alike.
Based in Boston, No Static is&nbsp;one of the top Steely Dan tribute bands in the country. These dedicated musicians specialize in expertly performing the music of Steely Dan, re-creating that amazing bluesy jazz-rock sound invented by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. As Dan fans know, this is no small feat. The music is complex, spanning genres, requiring precise attention to musical detail, with subtle grooves, sophisticated vocal harmonies, iconic solos, and time and key changes popping up when least expected. Steely Dan is not an easy band to pay tribute to.
No Static has been nailing it for over 20 years now and their sold-out shows tell the tale. With passion and warmth they cover the breadth of Steely Dan’s great catalog, attracting some of Boston’s finest musicians, and working with guest performers including Steely Dan band members Walt Weiskopf (saxophonist) and Jon Herington (Music Director/guitarist).

Local Event: No Static Plays Steely Dan

No Static Plays Steely Dan

The 10 members of No Static have performed the music of Steely Dan since 2005. Thousands of Dan lovers young and old have...

In honor of the&nbsp;50th anniversary&nbsp;of the release of&nbsp;The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed&nbsp;Lez Zeppelin&nbsp;-- the all-female quartet known for delivering the most powerful and authentic Led Zeppelin experience and the only band personally endorsed by Jimmy Page, himself, announces a special concert series celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack.
Accompanied by a multimedia presentation inspired by the original movie,&nbsp;Lez Zeppelin&nbsp;will perform the soundtrack from&nbsp;The Song Remains the Same&nbsp;in its entirety. Harnessing the energy, virtuosity, and grandeur of Led Zeppelin’s storied 1973 performances at Madison Square Garden, this tribute is more than a concert -- it’s a resurrection of rock history, reimagined and re-ignited for a new generation.
Lez Zeppelin-All Girls. All Zeppelin.
Lez Zeppelin is a phenomenon. Since their formation in 2004, the group has stunned audiences all over the world with the musicianship, passion and gender-bending audacity they bring to the music of Led Zeppelin. Unlike&nbsp;&nbsp;the typical “tribute band”&nbsp;Lez&nbsp;Zeppelin does not seek to imitate. Rather, they are a&nbsp;she-incarnation&nbsp;of the original. With swagger, intensity and virtuosity, these four women cover the entire canon, performing hits, deep tracks, epic compositions and acoustic numbers with utmost authenticity, as if they’d written the music themselves. Jimmy Page described it best after attending a Lez Zeppelin show in London:&nbsp;“They played the Led Zeppelin music with an extraordinary sensuality and an energy and passion that highlighted their superb musicianship.”

Local Event: Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th...

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed Lez Zeppelin -- the...

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

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