ADULTS
The Ayer Library supports adults by providing opportunities for recreational, cultural, educational, and professional enrichment.
PROGRAMS
Find a full schedule of events on our events calendar!
Learn from an Expert
Join us for a lecture or a workshop led by a local or regional expert. Saving for college, home maintenance, world politics, cooking—and so much more!
Explore Nature
Mushroom hikes. Beekeeping. Birding.
Bring a friend (or make a new one) while you experience the wonders of the world around us at any one of our nature-themed programs.
Get Creative
Drop-in art hour. Weekly stitch circle. Craft classes.
Flex your creativity and grow your artsy community with an arts and crafts program.
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BOOK CLUBS
Check our events calendar for specific dates!
Read-It-All
First Saturdays
@ 10 AM
Join us every month for friendly, informal chats about books from all genres.
Thriller
Every Other Last
Wednesday @ 6 PM
Love a good thrill? We meet every other month—to keep our stress in check!
Romance
Last Wednesdays
@ 6 PM
We’re reading the whole range of romance in this club—from steamy to extra spicy!
Historical Fiction
Third Fridays
@ 11:30 AM
Travel to another time and blend fiction with non-fiction in this monthly group.
INITIATIVES
Home Delivery Service
Can’t get to the Library? We’ll come to you! Any Ayer resident who is unable to visit the Library in person for any reason is eligible to sign up for weekly mobile delivery.
Local Authors
Are you an area author? Apply to donate one copy of your published work for inclusion in our Local Authors collection, housed in the historical wing of our building outside the Nutting Room.
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
Tea-of-the-Month
Try a different flavor of tea each month. Each package includes two tea bags—one for you and one to share the experience with someone else!
Craft Table
Visit our craft table for free craft supplies and instructions for a craft that changes every month.
No time to do it in the Library? Take it to go!
There’s so much you can do with your library card.
Read our Library Services Policy to learn more.