Author: Kristin Nelson

Walk This Way!

Posted on by Kristin Nelson

Join the library’s new monthly LGBTQIA+ walking group and discuss new/classic queer literature, film and culture.  The first walk is scheduled for Friday, August 16th at 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM and we’ll  meet at the Katherine Lee Bates Rd Library entrance. 

Walks will be short (under .5 miles), leisurely and end on the library lawn where all are welcome to enjoy more fresh air and make new friends with fellow walkers.  This event is free, inclusive and open to the general adult public.  

Registration is required along with a waiver and release form.  The waiver and release form will be handed out at the first walk. 

*Walks are planned alongside Shiverick’s Pond Pathway and are accessible with the use of wheelchairs, walkers and other walking aids. 

Register online using the library’s online event calendar or visit/call the adult services desk at 508-457-2555 x7.

Free Online Job Seekers Networking Group

Posted on by Kristin Nelson

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets via Zoom on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, from 9:30am to 11:30am. Informal networking takes place from 9am to 9:30am and 11:30am to noon. 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% of jobs are found through networking!

Each biweekly meeting is facilitated by Deborah Hope, MBA, PCIC, an experienced executive career coach. Deborah is a former Fortune 500 executive, investment banker and entrepreneur. She transitioned to executive coaching over 12 years ago. Deborah has coached with Harvard Business School Executive Education programs and the Massachusetts Conference for Women. She has been trained or certified in a variety of coaching models and assessment tools. Deborah has facilitated 50+ job seekers networking groups since 2016. 

Register directly on Zoom HERE. This group is sponsored by approximately 50 Massachusetts public libraries.

Meeting Schedule:

  • Aug. 7: Self-Assessment
  • Aug. 21: Career Story
  • Sept. 4: LinkedIn
  • Sept. 18: Resumes
  • Oct. 2: Cover Letter/Using AI
  • Oct. 16: Thinking Outside the Box
  • Nov. 6: Networking
  • Nov. 20: Interview Strategies
  • Dec. 4: Interview Practice
  • Dec. 18: Marketing Plan

    RECORDING NOTE:     This program will be recorded.
    All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

*50+ indicates 50 years old and up!