Events
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1 Clara Sexton House Tour
Take a tour of the Clara Sexton House, home of the Billerica Historical SocietyJoin us at the BCOA at 1:30 p.m. Walk over to 36 Concord Road to the Billerica Historical Society for a tour. Each group will consist of 15 patrons. To sign up please contact Melissa Paolicelli at 978-671-0916 by March 29 for the April 1 tour and April 12 for the April 15 tour. Delve into history, learn a lot during an informative tour.
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3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Everything Computer Class
If you are familiar with your computer but need to know more, this class if for you. Come find out what you’re missing. We will cover all aspects of the computer including programs and how to use them in this six week program. Have fun while learning more! Cost is $30 for the six-week class. Limited to 4 students. Required sign up by Friday, February 25 on myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so or if you have any questions, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
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10 | 11 | 12 Tuesday Tech Table
Feeling frustrated with technology? Don't go it alone. Billerica Public Library Technology Librarian Abby Sheikh can help with your computer, smartphone, e-reader, library online resource & technology issues. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment for individualized help with backing up files, email and social media, using a new phone or device, accessing e-books, or a tech topic of your choosing. Please register ahead of time at the BCOA Front Desk for an appointment.
| 13 Card Making
Join Janet Habeshian and learn to make beautiful hand-crafted cards. The cost is now $10.00 per class. In each session, participants will make four hand-crafted cards. Maximum number of participants is 10 per class. Sign up is required on myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
| 14 | 15 The History of Patriot's Day
Patriot's Day, established as a holiday in 1894, commemorates the Battles of Lexington & Concord and the Battle of Menotomy in 1775. Learn more about this local holiday. Sign up on myactivecenter.com. Must sign up to attend. If unable to do so online, call Melissa at 978-671-0916. | 16 |
17 | 18 | 19 Sheryl Faye As Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1993 until her death in September 2020. She was the second woman and the first Jewish woman ever appointed to the Court and became the longest serving Jewish Justice. Join us for Sheryl Faye’s live performance portraying Ginsburg’s life and contributions. The event is Free. Maximum number of attendees is 25. Sign up is required by Thursday, April 14 on myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
| 20 | 21 Travelling Chef
Join the Travelling Chef for an Easter themed lunch featuring Ham with a Pineapple-Cherry Glaze, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas, Snowflake Roll and Coconut Cake. Cost is $4.00 per person. We continue to be vigilant as we have patrons who are immune compromised. Meal programs are maxed at 33 online signups. We will still create some distancing among individuals at meals but persons from the same party may sit close to each other. Thanks for your understanding. Sign up is required by Monday, April 18th on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
| 22 Howie Newman
Join in and enjoy former sportswriter Howie Newman’s unique, interactive, and highly entertaining performance singing baseball songs, offering up baseball trivia, and telling stories about his days on the Red Sox beat. The event is Free. Maximum number of attendees is 30. Sign up is required by Friday, April 15 on myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916 Clara Sexton House Tour
Rescheduled to April 22nd. Take a tour of the Clara Sexton House, home of the Billerica Historical SocietyJoin us at the BCOA at 1:30 p.m. Walk over to 36 Concord Road to the Billerica Historical Society for a tour. Each group will consist of 15 patrons. To sign up please contact Melissa Paolicelli at 978-671-0916 by March 29 for the April 1 tour and April 12 for the April 15 tour. Delve into history, learn a lot during an informative tour.
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24 | 25 Learn to Make Potholders
Free class. Learn to make a potholder. Class includes materials and sewing machine practice. Sign up on myactivecenter.com. Must sign up, if unable to sign up online, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916. | 26 Book Club
BCOA Book Club — Via Zoom Tuesday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m. March: Woman of Troublesome Creek, Kim Michelle Richardson April: Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese May: Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd June: The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides Need more info about Book Club? Call Melissa at 978-671-0916. The Book Club meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Dan Kerouac - Pianist and Vocalist
Listen to Dan Kerouac, pianist and vocalist, as he sings songs from the 1950s, 60, and 70s and shares memories. This is a free event sponsored by the Billerica Cultural Council, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Register on myactivecenter.com. Must register to attend. If you cannot register online, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916. | 27 Evolution of Sports Music
For over 100 years, music has played a unique role in sports. From Fight Songs to the Walk-Up Songs, this relationship has continued to grow. Sign up on myactivecenter.com. Must sign up, if unable to do so, call Melissa at 978-671-0916. Free event. | 28 Lobby Library
NEW Date: Last Thursday of each month. Librarian Henry Barker will be at the BCOA with a small selection of books and movies to check out. Stop by to learn more about library services, get help with technology, or just say “Hi”.
| 29 History Lecture - Fenway Park
Fenway Park, in Boston, MA is the oldest park in Major League Baseball and home of the Red Sox. The first baseball game played in the park was April 20,1912 and it continues to be used in Major League Baseball today. Presentation by Paul Hogman, limited to 20 attendees. Free to attend. Must sign up by Tuesday, April 12 at myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so online, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
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Friday Apr 1, 2022
Clara Sexton House Tour
Friday Apr 1, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Take a tour of the Clara Sexton House, home of the Billerica Historical SocietyJoin us at the BCOA at 1:30 p.m. Walk over to 36 Concord Road to the Billerica Historical Society for a tour. Each group will consist of 15 patrons. To sign up please contact Melissa Paolicelli at 978-671-0916 by March 29 for the April 1 tour and April 12 for the April 15 tour. Delve into history, learn a lot during an informative tour.
Wednesday Apr 6, 2022
Everything Computer Class
Wednesday Apr 6, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
If you are familiar with your computer but need to know more, this class if for you. Come find out what you’re missing. We will cover all aspects of the computer including programs and how to use them in this six week program. Have fun while learning more! Cost is $30 for the six-week class. Limited to 4 students. Required sign up by Friday, February 25 on myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so or if you have any questions, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Tech Table
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Feeling frustrated with technology? Don't go it alone. Billerica Public Library Technology Librarian Abby Sheikh can help with your computer, smartphone, e-reader, library online resource & technology issues. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment for individualized help with backing up files, email and social media, using a new phone or device, accessing e-books, or a tech topic of your choosing.
Please register ahead of time at the BCOA Front Desk for an appointment.
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Card Making
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join Janet Habeshian and learn to make beautiful hand-crafted cards. The cost is now $10.00 per class.
In each session, participants will make four hand-crafted cards. Maximum number of participants is 10 per class. Sign up is required on
myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Friday Apr 15, 2022
The History of Patriot's Day
Friday Apr 15, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Patriot's Day, established as a holiday in 1894, commemorates the Battles of Lexington & Concord and the Battle of Menotomy in 1775. Learn more about this local holiday. Sign up on myactivecenter.com. Must sign up to attend. If unable to do so online, call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Sheryl Faye As Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American lawyer and jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1993 until her death in September 2020. She was the second woman and the first Jewish woman ever appointed to the Court and became the longest serving Jewish Justice.
Join us for Sheryl Faye’s live performance portraying Ginsburg’s life and contributions.
The event is Free. Maximum number of attendees is 25.
Sign up is required by Thursday, April 14 on
myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Travelling Chef
Thursday Apr 21, 2022 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Join the Travelling Chef for an Easter themed lunch featuring Ham with a Pineapple-Cherry Glaze, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas, Snowflake Roll and Coconut Cake. Cost is $4.00 per person.
We continue to be vigilant as we have patrons who are immune compromised. Meal programs are maxed at 33 online signups. We will still create some distancing among individuals at meals but persons from the same party may sit close to each other. Thanks for your understanding.
Sign up is required by Monday, April 18th on myactivecenter.com. If you are unable to do so, please call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Howie Newman
Friday Apr 22, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Join in and enjoy former sportswriter Howie Newman’s unique, interactive, and highly entertaining performance singing baseball songs, offering up baseball trivia, and telling stories about his days on the Red Sox beat.
The event is Free. Maximum number of attendees is 30. Sign up is required by Friday, April 15 on
myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916
Clara Sexton House Tour
Friday Apr 22, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Rescheduled to April 22nd.
Take a tour of the Clara Sexton House, home of the Billerica Historical SocietyJoin us at the BCOA at 1:30 p.m. Walk over to 36 Concord Road to the Billerica Historical Society for a tour. Each group will consist of 15 patrons. To sign up please contact Melissa Paolicelli at 978-671-0916 by March 29 for the April 1 tour and April 12 for the April 15 tour. Delve into history, learn a lot during an informative tour.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Learn to Make Potholders
Monday Apr 25, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Free class. Learn to make a potholder. Class includes materials and sewing machine practice. Sign up on myactivecenter.com. Must sign up, if unable to sign up online, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Book Club
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
BCOA Book Club — Via Zoom
Tuesday, April 26 at 12:30 p.m.
March: Woman of Troublesome Creek, Kim Michelle Richardson
April: Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese
May: Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd
June: The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides
Need more info about Book Club? Call Melissa at 978-671-0916.
The Book Club meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m.
Dan Kerouac - Pianist and Vocalist
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Listen to Dan Kerouac, pianist and vocalist, as he sings songs from the 1950s, 60, and 70s and shares memories. This is a free event sponsored by the Billerica Cultural Council, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. Register on myactivecenter.com. Must register to attend. If you cannot register online, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Evolution of Sports Music
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
For over 100 years, music has played a unique role in sports. From Fight Songs to the Walk-Up Songs, this relationship has continued to grow. Sign up on myactivecenter.com. Must sign up, if unable to do so, call Melissa at 978-671-0916. Free event.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Lobby Library
Thursday Apr 28, 2022 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
NEW Date: Last Thursday of each month.
Librarian Henry Barker will be at the BCOA with a small selection of books and movies to check out. Stop by to learn more about library services, get help with technology, or just say “Hi”.
Friday Apr 29, 2022
History Lecture - Fenway Park
Friday Apr 29, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Fenway Park, in Boston, MA is the oldest park in Major League Baseball and home of the Red Sox. The first baseball game
played in the park was April 20,1912 and it continues to be used in Major League Baseball today.
Presentation by Paul Hogman, limited to 20 attendees. Free to attend. Must sign up by Tuesday, April 12 at myactivecenter.com. If unable to do so
online, contact Melissa at 978-671-0916.