Calling all comedians, actors, and quick thinkers! Students in grades 4-8 are invited to an evening of improvisation on Wednesday, November 10 at 6:30 pm at the Sterling Library. Practice thinking on your feet and out of the box with some beginning improv and creative problem solving. Sharpen your wit and have fun playing games that call on your creativity and sense of humor! Registration is required - please call 978-422-6409 to register.


Drop in to the Conant Public Library in Sterling on Monday, November 22nd from 5-7:30pm to create a masterpiece in the Baker Room - we’ll provide the supplies, you bring the creativity! Open to children and teens of all ages, no registration required. Call the library at (978) 422-6409 for more information.


The Sterling Library invites children in grades 3 and up to make a simple dessert in the Baker Room at 11 am on Wednesday, November 24. Make a treat to take home and share! Registration is required- please call 978-422-6409 to register.


Let's read together! The Sterling Library invites families to an Intergenerational Book Club meeting on Wednesday, December 8 at 6:30 pm in the Baker Room. This month our book is My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. This 1959 adventure novel tells the story of a city teen, dreaming of independence and a life closer to nature, who runs away and builds a life for himself in the wilderness. My Side of the Mountain is recommended for readers 9 and up, but younger children may enjoy it as a read aloud. Open to adult-child teams of all ages. Copies of the book will be available for check out at the library. Registration is required - please call 978-422-6409 to register.

corner view of young adult area, stacks of books

The Middle School and Young Adult sections are located on the top floor of the Conant Library. The Middle School collection is intended for grades 5-8 and includes fiction, audiobooks, and graphic novels. The Young Adult collection is tailored towards teens in grades 9-12 and also includes fiction, audiobooks, and graphic novels. Young Adult biographies are located on the main floor of the library with the Adult Biography collection, and Young Adult Non-fiction is located on the bottom floor of the library with the Adult Non-fiction collection.

For more information on Young Adult Services, please contact Alisa Iannucci at 978-422-6409 or email aiannucci@cwmars.org.