Events & Experiences
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Visit the librarians of the Pollard Memorial Library bookmobile at several of the PLAYcation events! Discover a new book that you can check out that day and even sign up […]
All Ages, No Registration Required Butterflies and Bugs, Creepy Crawlies and Caterpillars… draw on our giant or small chalkboards and take a selfie with wings to stretch and soar!
All Ages, No Registration Required Many instruments large and small will be waiting to be played! Come by to try a drum or a ukulele, an "otto" or a thumb […]
All Ages, No Registration Required Traditional schoolyard games are an important part of childhood—no matter the culture! Join rangers to learn games from around the world or teach us your […]
At our Spring Garage Sale you’ll find printing presses of all sizes, ancillary equipment to set up your own home print shop, cabinets, ink, sooooo much paper, and type cases (with type). Don't forget the books! Many books on typography, graphic arts, and printing. All this and more Saturday, April 13th from 10am to 4pm […]
Join us as we celebrate the endless possibilities of renewable energy! Explore a variety of energy sources in our model city and consider how energy moves through our communities. We’ll […]
Get in the Patriots’ Day spirit with a family film! Esther Forbes’s classic book Johnny Tremain has introduced generations of children to the exciting story of the American Revolution. Disney’s 1957 adaptation follows the adventures of young patriot Johnny Tremain of Boston as he navigates the coming revolution, joins the Sons of Liberty, and takes […]
A big part of the mid-90’s revival of roots-rock, The Wallflowers ruled the airwaves with hits including One Headlight, 6th Avenue Heartache and The Difference. Rock ‘n’ roll is often […]
The real-time exuberance Tommy brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of […]
On the evening of April 18,1775, Paul Revere was summoned and given the task of riding on horseback from Charleston to Lexington, approx. 12.5 miles, to inform two leaders of […]
Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: The home of Reverend Clarke. Their mission: To warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British […]
Take a closer look at the Battle of Lexington and why the Revolution started here during this special multi-part program! Each presentation starts with the viewing of our award-winning short documentary “First Shot: The Day the Revolution Began”, followed by a Q&A session with reenactors. Ask them all of your questions about the Revolution, and […]