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Events

Sturbridge offers many events throughout the year that can include local concerts, farmers markets, fun runs or the continuous interactive programming at Old Sturbridge Village.

Bag-of-Books Sale

Fill up a bag with books at our Book Sale! Books of all kinds for all ages! All of the sales go to the Friends of the JHPL who support the library and are greatly appreciated.

Deluxe Sock Puppets with Homeslice Puppetry

Free

This is a 2.5 hour advanced sock puppet class for kids and teens ages 10+, as well as adults! In this class, kids/teens will be given an introduction to puppetry and create a puppet character. Students will learn to build their sock puppets and give them a much greater range of motion and movement than an average...

Books On Tap: Banned Edition

Books on Tap returns with the Banned Edition! Banned Book Week is October 1-7. Read any banned book and come to discuss. Food & drinks are available for purchase. Registration required.

World Building Book Group: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

Free

The World Building Book Group will discuss science fiction, fantasy, and other speculative fiction titles that provide rich, layered imaginary worlds populated with diverse forms of life. Selected titles will encourage readers to explore different possibilities and spark curiosity about the world around them. No registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL. About...

Afternoon Book Group: Jacqueline in Paris

Free

This season's theme is "Exploring the Importance of Place". Join us for a discussion of Jacqueline in Paris by Ann Mah. Copies can be picked up at the library. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHPL. About the book: In September 1949 Jacqueline Bouvier arrives in postwar Paris to begin her junior year abroad. She’s...