The Lynnfield Public Library will start this week with two artistic projects for teens and children. Winter Pixel Art with Perler beads project on Monday, Jan. 30 will provide templates for children to develop their creativity. See below for additional details.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group — Create Your “Career Story” Pitch
The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “encore career,” this networking group program is perfect for you. Remember, 85 percent of jobs are found through networking.
Join us in a professional forum for networking with peers in a safe and comfortable environment conducive to developing new relationships and developing skills and strategies to help in your career transition. Each meeting features a new topic. Meetings include a presentation and hands-on workshop on topics relevant to career transition, guest speakers, access to hiring managers, small group breakout rooms to network, and 1-on-1 coaching guidance. Participating on a regular basis will give job seekers the many tools and strategies needed for a successful job search.
Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Hope is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker, and entrepreneur and transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. She has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs, the Mass. Conference for Women. and has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Hope has facilitated 50+ job seekers’ networking groups since 2016.
Thursday, Jan. 26
Winter Button Making for Teens
Show off your style by making some buttons. The library will provide some premade winter-themed designs or you can make your own. Create your own by drawing or by filling out a custom button form. Ms. Alex will help you to make your design come to life on Canva. The button maker will be set up until 3:30 p.m., so stop by anytime from 2:30-3:30 p.m. to make a button.
Monday, Jan. 30
Winter Pixel Art with Perler Beads
Design your own winter pixel art with Perler beads. We’ll have templates you can follow to make one of 4 different winter creatures or create something original. The session will take place from 3:30 to 4:40 p.m. at the Mezzanine at the library. The event is recommended for children from ages six to 11. Registration is required.
Tuesday, Jan. 31
The Last Tuesday Book Club
The Last Tuesday Book Club is the Lynnfield Library’s fiction book group. Our January book is Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King. The club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mezzanine at the library. Copies are available for pickup at the Library’s Circulation desk. Registration is recommended but not required.
