The Polar Express Party on Saturday, Dec. 9th, co-hosted by Thayer Public Library and Braintree Cooperative Bank, was a fun family event. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg was read aloud by Children’s Librarian Elisabeth Strachan. The train was created by Senior Library Assistant Cathie Tomczyk. Library Page Kelly Larosee played the part of the Conductor. Thanks to all who attended!

The Teen Advisory Group planned and ran a fun and educational Halloween program — Trick or Treat: Signs & Sweets — where children learned how to say some Halloween-related words and phrases in American Sign Language. Photos were also taken by one of the talented teen volunteers!

In addition to Coffee with Local Authors in September, the library hosted numerous other programs for adults this fall, including talks by Carver poet Barbara Carlson and local author Will Dowd.