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Dungeons & Dragons with Erick of Quest Master’s Guild

Play D&D for five sessions with Game Master Erick Gordy from Quest Master's Guild: We’ll make all the characters together at session one. No need to bring your own. We will be starting at level 3, Max HP. For setting, you will have a choice. We can do whichever the majority want to do from the following (in difficulty order): Fungeons and Flagons, Settling Debt, Seven Plunders of the World, Sunset on Avalon, Rime or Reason.

When:

Saturday, April 1, 2023 1-3pm

Saturday, April 22, 2023 1-3pm

Saturday, May 13, 2023 1-3pm

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

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Tweens and Teens Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons for Teens and Tweens at Manchester Massachusetts Public Library

Led by our spirited visionary dungeonmaster, Asa B., this game will challenge you to use every wit in your wizardly (or elfin, or trollish) bag of tricks. See you there! Join any time, just please be sure to register before you come.

When:

Weekly on Tuesdays through October 3, 2023, 3:45-5pm

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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The Little Mermaid at Abbot Library

Kids are invited to a free showing of Disney's The Little Mermaid at the Abbot Public Library in Marblehead Massachusetts

Abbot Public Library invites kids to a free showing of The Little Mermaid. The Abbot Public Library will feature the newest Disney live-action remake about a mermaid who makes a deal with the evil sea witch for a chance to experience life on land, ultimately placing her life and those she loves in jeopardy. For ages 6 and up. Rated PG.

When:

Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:30am-12pm

Location:

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MPL: Mother Goose Storytime

Manchester Public Library Storytime with Miss Audrey Manchester by the Sea Massachusetts

Join Miss Audrey for Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers! We'll share books, songs, and games. Registration is required each week as space is limited.

When:

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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Pumpkin Painting for Kids

Come to Flint Library for pumpkin painting fun! Join our Children's Programming Librarian, Miss Jackie, in Meeting Rooms A+B to choose a pumpkin, paint it, and take it home. Acrylic paint will be used for this activity and does stain clothes. Please dress accordingly. For Ages 3-7.

When:

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 4:30pm

Location:

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Pumpkin Decorating at Rowley Library

Pumpkin painting for kids at Rowley Public Library in Massachusetts.

Join us in painting your very own pumpkin! We’ll provide all of the supplies, and you bring your creativity! Registration is required for this event. Ages 3 – 10

When:

Monday, October 16, 2023 4-5pm

Location:

Rowley Public Library

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Chess Club a HWPL

Kids can learn about chess at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library in Massachusetts

Join Governor's Academy student, Dylan Uttam, for an 8 week workshoip in chess. There will be 8 Wednesday afternoon workshop sessions from September 20 until November 8. Designed for children ages 8 - 13 years old. Beginners & experienced players welcome! Space is limited. Registration is required.

When:

Wednesdays, September 20 to November 8, 2023 4-6pm

Location:

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

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Terror-iums at MPL

Terror-ium Halloween craft at the Manchester Massachusetts Public Library

Create your own spooky terrarium with live plants and eerie figurines. Snacks will be provided, and registration is required as supplies are limited. Two Sessions: Teens Session for teens age 14-18, and an all age session.

When:

All Age Session: Thursday, October 19, 2023 5:30-6:30pm

Teen Session Session: Thursday, October 19, 2023 4-5pm

Location:

Manchester Public Library

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Pumpkin Painting for Teens

Come to Flint Library for pumpkin painting fun! Join Felicia and friends in Meeting Room A+B to get in the spooky spirit by painting your own unique pumpkin! For ages 13 and older.

When:

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 4:30pm

Location:

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Pumpkin Decorating with SFL & Backyard Growers

Sawyer Free Library and Backyard Growers host a pumpkin decorating workshop in Gloucester Massachusetts

Join Sawyer Free Library and Backyard Growers for pumpkin decorating! Join us to hear some pumpkin stories & decorate a pumpkin! All supplies and pumpkins will be provided. Best suited for school aged children ages 4 and up. Registration required. Please register each child individually. This event will be held at Backyard Growers (107 Rear Maplewood Avenue.)

When:

Saturday, October 14, 2023 10-11am

Location:

Sawyer Free Library

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Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at Pingree School

Pingree School hosts the 16th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit on their campus in South Hamilton, Massachusetts .

Where: Pingree School

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Salem Witch Hunt Walking Tour

This self-guided walking tour is designed to help explain the true history behind the Salem Witch Trials. After more than three centuries of storytelling through countless books, movies, and television shows, the line between historical fact and dramatic fiction has become increasingly blurred....

Where: Downtown Salem

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Gloucester Gratis Days at Hammond Castle

In keeping with John Hays Hammond, Jr's original vision for his seaside castle-home to serve as a museum offering the Gloucester community access to ancient works of architectural art, Hammond Castle Museum will offer Gloucester residents free, self-guided tours each Tuesday throughout the regular...

Where: Hammond Castle Museum

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Sunday, November 23

Saugus Iron Works Park Grounds & Estuary Walk

Learn about the natural world in Saugus while ecploring the park ground ast the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Massachusetts.

Where: Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at Pingree School

Pingree School hosts the 16th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit on their campus in South Hamilton, Massachusetts .

Where: Pingree School

8:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Salem Witch Hunt Walking Tour

Where: Downtown Salem

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Fall Foliage Cider & Donut Cruises

Essex River Cruises hosts a narrated sightseeing tour that winds down the beautiful Essex River aboard Essex River Queen, a pontoon boat.

Where: Essex River Cruises & Charters

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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CraneOutdoors: Castle Neck Hike in the Dunes

While just about everybody on the North Shore has probably been to Crane Beach, the dunes of Castle Neck are a much less explored world unto themselves. Offering one of the most accessible dune ecosystems north of Cape Cod, Castle Neck has over six miles of trails, traversing the dunes, maritime...

Where: Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate

1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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Sunday STEAM Club at North Shore Children's Museum

Join in on Sundays at 2:30 for STEAM Club for ages 5-11. Each week participants will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with our NSCM staff! Every STEAM club session will see your kids participating in hands-on activities while exploring a new topic. Space is limited, please...

Where: North Shore Children's Museum

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

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